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Girls in Fighting Kimonos

Update #9 · Jan 9, 2013 · 19 comments

Greetings Demon Hunters!

Seems you all LOVE some printed artwork, so we're adding a new illustration as an Add-On. This illustration, like the last, was created by Spicy Horse artist Joey. She's got an incredible story, which makes sense for someone who creates such incredible artwork. After studying mechanical engineering in China and electrical engineering in Denmark she decided that she'd rather be a full-time artist than a tech geek. Her parents told her getting a job as an artist would be impossible - a waste of time! Defying their wishes, she self-studied art at home for a year-and-a-half before landing a job at an animation company in Hangzhou. Three years ago she showed up at Spicy Horse with a portfolio full of insane imagery and was hired on the spot. We couldn't be happier to have her creativity flowing into our games. Feast your eyes on her latest, "The Demon Fighting Kimono." 

And while we're on the topic of bad-ass, kimono wearing girls fighting for what they believe in, remember a mad little girl named Alice? Her trip into an Asian influenced section of Wonderland helped to inspire the artistic approach we've taken with Akaneiro. And it just so happens that she's got another Asian contribution to make to the project. Sitting on my desk are 5 "Art of Alice: Madness Returns" books in Japanese. Dark Horse produced a limited run of these books in response to HUGE demand for the art books in Japan (which sat at #1 on the Japanese amazon.com for some weeks.) These bad girls will be heading to a new, limited availability tier before end of day. 

For all of you screaming for "more physical rewards," this is just a taste of what's to come. We've got more posters, more Alice stuff and other fun stuff on the way soon. 

Oh, and we passed 25%! Yay! Go tell your friends, blah, blah. :P 

From Shanghai in a Kimono, 

-American 

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      Creator Randorin on January 11

      @Sean Windle

      Thanks, I see it now. Like I mentioned, I am a kickstarter neophyte. Now to convince my wife I "need" a $60.00 poster.

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      Creator Sean Windle on January 10

      @Randorin
      His response prior to his latest (the one directed at Forrest) should tell you.

      At the end of the kickstarter, you'll get a survey sometime which you then say what you want. Be sure to select the pledge that you initially wanted, then add the add-on cost ($60) to the actual amount pledged (at the top of the pledge screen).

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      Creator Randorin on January 10

      @american... I think I understand now. At the $135.00 tier, there IS a poster included but its a different one. If I wanted to get both, I need to pledge $60.00 more....

      Forgive me for what I am sure is a really stupid question (but I signed up for kickstarter just to back this game actually cause it looks amazing), but how do I add $60.00 to my pledge so that I get both posters?

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      Creator American McGee on January 10

      @David, size hasn't been determined yet but it won't be small. And canvas is very thick, very bright and lasts for years. I have one in my office I printed four years ago and the colors are as bright today as they were when I hung it.
      @Randorin, This poster is an add-on and not part of any tier. In order to get it, you need to pledge an additional $60 to your base pledge. Sorry for any confusion.

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      Creator Chase Blayden on January 10

      Picked up one of those Alice art books not too long ago, at a Japanese book shop in Sydney; Needless to say it's VERY awesome. ;D

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      Creator Randorin on January 10

      Oops.. never mind. I went to the home page instead of just to this update, and saw that I should get the poster with my current $135.00 Pledge.

      I love the art style!

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      Creator Randorin on January 10

      I Missed the art books :-( I would have definately increased my pledge $15.00 to get it, as I am currently at the $135.00 tier.

      Sorry for being dense, but at $135.00 do I get the poster as well, or do I need to do an add on pledge to get it?

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      Creator TheChosenOne on January 10

      Pretty sure I was sleeping when this update came. :(

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      Creator Michael Mc on January 10

      Beautiful poster !

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      Creator David Kononen on January 10

      What size will the poster be? Also, as a canvas poster, how does that differ from a regular poster? Sorry for my lack of knowledge for poster types =)

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      Creator Jeremy Rieske on January 10

      That poster is gorgeous, sign me up! Was hoping it'd be a tier, but regardless, more money coming your way! :D

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      Creator American McGee on January 9

      @Forrest, to get the canvas poster just increase your pledge by $60. When you receive the survey at the end of the kickstarter, indicate the extra money is for the poster add-on.

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      Creator Forrest Alexander Sarles on January 9

      I'm throwing money at the screen, but nothing is happening! Tell me, American-san, how does one obtain this masterpiece?

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      Creator American McGee on January 9

      Signed or not signed... up to you! If you want it signed and would like a personal message inside, just say the word. I am but your humble, kimono wearing servant. :)

      @TJ, posting a hi-res would defeat the purpose of us offering prints during the Kickstarter campaign. Once the campaign is over and the dust has cleared, ask again. We'll send one out for you.

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      Creator Daniel Sato on January 9

      That art book is super nice! I'd imagine it is very high quality, since Japanese art books are often considered collectors items. A signed one would definitely make it doubly a collectors item.

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      Creator Nichole on January 9

      Could those Alice books possibly come signed? Because that would be just about amazing...

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      Creator Rohit G. on January 9

      @T.J. Brumfield I second his post.

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      Creator Sean Windle on January 9

      <3

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      Creator T.J. Brumfield on January 9

      Can you please post a high-res copy of that art? That is amazing and I'd love to use it as my new wallpaper.

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