Kazuaki Kuribayashi, director of the battle entertainment anime film, KILLTUBE, set in a Japan still stuck in the Edo period. The 2024 pilot has surpassed 5M+ views, gaining early attention in Japan on despite being a debut work. Kuribayashi has won over 60 awards, such as Cannes Lions, Spikes Asia, and was also selected for Ad Age’s ‘40 Under 40.’ Drawing on this experience, he launched a unique project to openly share the production process, which has become a hot topic in Japan. With approximately 1 billion yen in funding raised, the team is dedicated to aiming for a North American release.