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While the staff had aimed for a release in May, Kinema Citrus said that "a bit more time is needed to create an episode that all our backers hope to see in Under the Dog." (Read More)

Haruka Takahashi, Naomi Ozora join cast for anime episode slated for May (Read More)

Kickstarter-funded anime aiming for spring 2016 release (Read More)

The goal was to create a ‘90s-style animated sci-fi thriller penned by Jiro Ishii that would “explore what it means to live and die well, testing the limits of all we hold dear”. (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/nC1yLD7R0ZU  Dear backers,  Thank you so much for believing in the Under the Dog Project.   We have received overwhelming support from our backers and are very much shocked and at the same time, pleasantly surprised... (Read More)

Muneki Ogasawara-san Muneki Ogasawara is the CEO and animation producer of Kinema Citrus. After working for Production I.G, Bones, and Khara, he became independent in 2008 and founded Kinema Citrus. ☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★... (Read More)

Creative Intelligent Arts' proposed science-fiction anime Under The Dog's Kickstarter campaign ended on Sunday with US$878,028 in pledges raised. The project's official website will continue to accept donations via Paypal starting on September 11. The project reached its minimum US$580,000 goal on Thursday. (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/cIYjKmopNuk Anthea FigureHere is a rough sketch of what the Anthea Figure *may* look like. Keep in mind we are very early on in the process and we are playing with ideas here. I know many of you voiced suggestions on the... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/3SwNXQMoNps Goal!Secondary Obligatory: http://youtu.be/nIyHJFiBUkk As you may know by now we are striding along as we near the final hours of the KS campaign. With the meeting of our goal we have received a veritable flood... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/QH2-TGUlwu4 (pretty much how we feel right now) Thank you and Congrats again to all of all of our backers! YOU made this happen!  And now, a word from some friends in the biz. Keiji Inafune Japanese... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://www.fanaru.com/doge/image/18361-doge-follow-your-dreams.jpg  People, we are making an anime and we shall call it Under the Dog! Another obligatory, what the heck: http://youtu.be/ArNz8U7tgU4 Congrats to all! You have made this... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/1k8craCGpgs Makoto Fukami Makoto Fukami is a renowned writer and screenwriter who debuted as a writer in 2001 and has seen continued success for his writing. Since his first commercial debut in 2001, he has co-written for... (Read More)

Creative Intelligent Arts' proposed science-fiction anime Under the Dog met its Kickstarter goal of US$580,000 on Thursday. The campaign has two days left to accept backers. (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/MlXGDBX_JdY 09/03/14 @ 11pm EST / 8pm PSTWe will be attempting an AMA tonight with Hiroaki Yura. I have not heard back from the AMA mods so we might not make the mention on the calendar but we should still be able to have... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://old.one4theotherthumb.com/images/stories/2013season/bengalspreview2/ttp1.gif  Yukinori Kitajima joins the team! Yukinori... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/XfTdnWLMLDA Add-ons Added on! We have been hearing quite a few requests to get add-ons added so here's to hoping this helps people get the individual items they want at a little bit of a lower price.  At this time, these... (Read More)

I'm Hiroaki Yura, Producer of the anime Under the Dog and Director/Producer of the JRPG video game, Project Phoenix. Also, I've had the opportunity to work on many AAA game titles like Diablo III, SOULCALIBUR V, Valkyria Chronicles and anime like The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya and the Steins;Gate movie. Last month, my team of animators, writers and designers and I launched an independent anime project called "Under the Dog" where we're aiming to revive the freedom of creation for animators by funding it through Kickstarter. (Read More)

Obligatory: http://www.portlandmercury.com/binary/317e/1363152393-moar.gif Physical Tier Additional OfferingsIf you have pledged at the $60 reward tier or above, UTD will make additional BD/DVD orders available at cost after the KS is funded. UTD... (Read More)

TOKYO... Hideo Kojima announced today his very moving and humbling endorsement of the Under the Dog anime Kickstarter project. We are honored to receive such words. (Read More)

Obligatory: http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110823122057/villains/images/1/1f/Metal_Gear_Solid_Boss_Psycho_Mantis_Hideo.jpg Greetings, boys and girls! We have some special words regarding UTD from a very well known video game icon. Hideo... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/TV3Oncvz_cU  We have two things to share today. Digital Offering  The first is the announcement that we will be allowing all backers of the $20 tier and higher to have digital access to any future Under the Dog... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/yc4efBM_9JM  Storyboarding We are fortunate enough to be able to experience the "freaky dreams" of some very talented minds. Here is a peak at some of the storyboarding that went into the PV trailer on the front page from... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/e7qQ6_RV4VQ Everyone could use a little Bobby D in their lives.  =) Days Gone By and Looking Ahead We have been working on some developments over the past couple of days and wanted to let you know that we will hopefully... (Read More)

First off, we would like to thank the Project Phoenix backers for their continued support for CIA and our projects. We experienced quite the jump in pledges within a few hours of the Project Phoenix update. Without backers like you guys, we could... (Read More)

Real quick, we wanted to round up a list of questions regarding the trailer for Ando-san to comment on. Send questions via message here on KS or comment on Facebook (underthedogfilm) and Twitter (@underthedogpr)! Thanks! We hope to get these... (Read More)

There was no obligatory last update because it did not seem appropriate so now you get two:  Obligatory 1: http://youtu.be/dEtm_Q2LK9g Obligatory 2: http://youtu.be/GugsCdLHm-Q (tricylce! tricylce! tricylce!)  General You'll need an HTML5 capable... (Read More)

Regarding the statements made in the previous update about fansubs, we wanted to disclose a number of factors that led to our decision. Here is our current plan regarding languages.  We will create the following with our $580k KS goal: 1. One 24... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/LgqV6fByW20?t=47s  This is mainly a KS informational and business update with regards to explaining budget, confirming questions about rewards, exciting news on subs and dubs, and detailing some of our goals for the... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/tD2Nd-rwQOM I have never used so many exclamation marks in my entire life as I have these past few days... Fan ArtWe have had 3 pieces of fan art so far that I am aware of. A Mexican flag coloring scheme of Anthea on the... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/ZTzA_xesrL8 Going image-lite this time around so I hope you like text.  =) Backer Bounties?"Shucks howdy!" Introducing "Backer Bounties!" Not really, but maybe... Read on. So, just thinking out loud here... what do you... (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/wRnSnfiUI54?t=18s FundsWe are now roughly 5 days in and we now sit at 20% funded at $116,642 as of writing this. Congrats to all of our backers and fans working hard to support the cause! @Otakon2014  Otakon is an annual... (Read More)

Under the Dog is described as a sci-fi action thriller, and is being produced by a variety of well-known anime veterans. (Read More)

Obligatory: http://youtu.be/cVqOgklHhF0?t=20s Alright! We have a lot to share so let's get right to it. First up! A matter of business. Funding! Funding! Funding! "Stay on target." We are at 15% over the weekend so far. Quite the feat! (And just... (Read More)

Creative Intelligence Arts announced a Kickstarter on Friday for an original 24-minute anime titled Under the Dog. The project is seeking to raise US$580,000 by September 7. (Read More)