Slingshot! Daily Presents: Zezemaru

A project in Milwaukee, WI by Slingshot! Daily
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An independent publishing company bringing overlooked and untold stories to life through manga, comics, and original creative projects.
Backers: 180
Average Daily Pledges: $971
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86

Funding: $15,530 of $10,999
Dates: Oct 27th -> Nov 26th (31 days)
Project By: Slingshot! Daily
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Latest News

YOU FOLLOWED ZEZEMARU BEFORE WE LAUNCHED. LOOK WHAT HAPPENED.

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

BIG NEWS: SPECIAL PREMIER!!!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A special Kickstarter premier will be happening soon! Have you backed the Kickstarter yet? Don't wait until the whole world knows his name... don't wait until it blows up!  Within the next few days, a special high-action Kickstarter animation will... (Read More)

Writing the name of EVERY Backer!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Can’t wait to frame this!   (Read More)

STRIKE GOLD!!: NEW ADD-ONS AVAILABLE!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
JACKPOT!As Zezemaru would say! We successfully reached our first Stretch Goal in 4 days! Can you believe it? Some special Add-Ons have been made available! I hope you like them!  T-shirts and an exclusive book! The Folklore of Zezemaru:... (Read More)

Still waiting? THE BEGINNING IS STILL HAPPENING.

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Did you get your volume yet?  (Read More)

ZEZEMARU ANIME DESIGN SHEET

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
One of Zezemaru’s animators produced this asset; it’s not a final anime design, but I thought I’d share! The final character design for the animation will be closer to the original manga style.   By Hoodieboi (Read More)

VARIANT COVER ARTIST REVEAL!!! APPLE BLACK'S WHYTMANGA

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
🍎🍃 APPLE BLACK x ZEZEMARU.The creator of Apple Black, WhytManga, is officially illustrating a Kickstarter-exclusive variant cover for Zezemaru Volume 1.For Michael Madlock, this one is personal. Michael has been a longtime fan of Apple Black,... (Read More)

REVEAL: SHORT FILM PRODUCTION MANAGER

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
ANIMATION PRODUCTION Update!: Our fearless production manager Yasser is more than qualified to work on this project! We've built a super team; here are of few of the visuals he's worked on.  With more funding we can do even better! Longer short... (Read More)

WE DID IT!!! 100%+ BACKED!!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
In less than 48 hours?!?! WHAAT???? I’m speechless. This update is super raw but I just had to celebrate. THANK YOU.  WE AINT DONE YET!!!!! (merch and other stretch goals on the way…) But to celebrate….   (Read More)

🎤 EVELYN ACOSTA CAST AS PERUSA NARAM

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Perusa was born to the Naram family during famine. She and her 9 siblings along with their parents suffered greatly. The Naram family were known for their exceptional beauty and made money by performing songs and dance in the village.  Perusa, from... (Read More)

HUGE NEWS!!!: WE JUST HIT PROJECTS WE LOVE IN 24 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
IS THIS REAL?!?!?! IN 24 HOURS?!  (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL (LOCKED): THE FOLKLORE OF ZEZEMARU: WORLD-CRAFTING GUIDE

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
'THE FOLKLORE OF ZEZEMARU: WORLD-CRAFTING GUIDE'Step beyond the story and into the world behind it. Only then will you strike gold. The 'Folklore of Zezemaru: World-Crafting Guide' is a digital companion book exploring the history, myths, cultures,... (Read More)

CORRECTION: 'THE GOLDEN ONE' COLLECTORS EDITION

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
It was just bought to my attention that THE GOLDEN ONE did not properly notify backers that they also receive everything in GOLD MUSICIAN as well.  This has been updated in the Kickstarter description under Rewards.  Sorry for any confusion!   (Read More)

VOICE LINES REPOST

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

STRETCH GOALS ANNOUNCED!!!!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
75%+ OF OUR GOAL IN 10 HOURS?! CRAZY STUFF....But we'd like to make a longer short film... and provide more content to bring out the best in Volume 1!   (Read More)

NEW TIER: 'THE GOLDEN ONE' COLLECTORS EDITION

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This ultra-limited edition features a premium royal-blue textured hardcover with brilliant metallic-gold foil lettering and an exclusive minimalist design. We wanted to save this til later but... the overwhelming success has convinced me otherwise!!!... (Read More)

Slingshot! Daily Presents: Zezemaru Volume 1—"Tale of the Gold Tooth Boy"

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The Kickstarter goes live today at 3 PM Central! Join us on Instagram livestream for voice acting audition, announcements, and celebration!  Let's strike gold, together!!Chapter 1 key visual by Zezemaru assistant Jaden. (Read More)

1ST EXCLUSIVE REWARD REVEALED!!!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
💰ULTRA RARE ZEZEMARU STATUE The first Kickstarter reward sneak peek has been revealed! A 1 of 2 Zezemaru statue, signed by Michael Madlock. 🔗 Follow the Kickstarter Prelaunch page to snag it and strike gold! The Kickstarter officially goes live... (Read More)

🚨 NEW CHARACTERS REVEALED

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
To celebrate the Tuesday release of the Kickstarter, THREE new characters will be added to the voice acting casting call!! Hint? Evil things always come in threes! 😈👿😈All will be revealed Tuesday, 3 PM Central on Instagram... (Read More)

🎶🥁 OFFICIAL ZEZEMARU SOUNDTRACK REVEAL

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
“SEARCH FOR THE STRANGE NAME” Full version on YouTube! Produced by @yonkersroyalty. At the center of Zezemaru is one mystery: The Strange Name. A legendary name split into five syllables, hidden across five prehistoric instruments. Find the... (Read More)

🎉🍾💰 OFFICIAL LAUNCH DATE REVEALED!! TUESDAY OCTOBER 27th!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
🚨 MAJOR KICKSTARTER UPDATE • 1,000+ pre-launch followers reached (a major accomplishment for an independent company) in 10 days!! • Grew from roughly 100 to 1,000 followers in just 3 days • More than 140,000 people discovered Zezemaru... (Read More)

ZEZEMARU & EUN SCENE #1

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
After a difficult battle, Eun and Zezemaru sit in the dust. Zezemaru gets up to dance but Eun wants answers.  Eun: What do you mean?! How am I a treasure? (irritated, confused, curious)  Zezemaru: Chi chi ching! It's cus-- (silly, playful,... (Read More)

Zezemaru: Voice Line Updates

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

VOICE ACTING LINES TO PRACTICE

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

AUDITION LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULE

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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