UNICO: AWAKENING manga by Gurihiru & Samuel Sattin
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Latest Updates from Our Project:
UNICO: AWAKENING #5 - A TOKEN OF OUR GRATITUDE
almost 2 years ago
– Wed, May 25, 2022 at 04:41:56 PM
A word from Writer Samuel Sattin
Hey everyone! We are unbelievably grateful for all of your support thus far, and to celebrate reaching 1500 backers, we will be givingtwo free stickers to anyone who has backed a softcover copy of the UNICO: AWAKENING manga, or more!
A huge thank you to all of you who are making this project a reality. As I’ve said before, nearly every additional dollar we raise ends up going to pay the artists, translators, letterers, and more that make this project possible.
In addition, here are a couple more highlights from the last week:
Another thing I like to do is bring attention to other awesome Kickstarters that are going on at the moment. This one is pretty important, as it's attempting to help bring the historic magazine, THE BELIEVER, back home to where it started. This is a good cause, as this magazine has always given back. Here’s a little more info: Now, we're tasked with starting over as The Believer's publisher, and we're determined to make this new chapter of the magazine its most resplendent than ever. Packed with intelligent commentary, unexpected interviews, offbeat journalism, poems, art, book reviews, and more, The Believer is a nexus of literary culture. Its twentieth anniversary is next year, and we can't wait to start The Believer's third decade with you alongside us.
Also, did I mention that I have a newsletter? Well, if you’d like to hear what I’m up to as time goes on (and have a look at some of the weird dioramas I build) subscribe to the Placebo Papers!
That’s it for now. If you have questions for me or Gurihiru about making the book, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
UNICO: AWAKENING UPDATE #4 - 1000 BACKERS!!!
almost 2 years ago
– Wed, May 18, 2022 at 06:47:37 PM
A word from Writer Samuel Sattin
Hey everyone! Yesterday we reached an amazing milestone when we hit 1000 Backers! To celebrate, Gurihiru drew us some amazing new art!
We can’t wait to share Unico and Chloe’s new adventure with you, and want to express again, on behalf of the entire UNICO: AWAKENING team, how happy and grateful we are for your support. As I’ve said before, nearly every additional dollar we raise ends up going to pay the artists, translators, letterers, and more that make this project possible.
We’re continuing to see support for Unico pour in from around the world! Here are a couple highlight.
SKTCHD ran an incredible interview with Gurihiru, discussing their approach to art, and the reason why they first turned down the UNICO: AWAKENING project.
Yet again, one of the wonderful things about running a Kickstarter is that you learn about other great projects! This one is for a Houseplant Oracle Deck. Check out this description for more info:
The Houseplant Oracle Deck, designed and curated by yours truly, would make the perfect self-care gift for yourself or a loved one. Featuring 40+ colorful cards, each with their own wisdom and full-page description, the Houseplant Oracle Deck and Guidebook will help you get in touch with your inner green-thumbed-gardener.
That’s it for now. If you have questions for me or Gurihiru about making the book, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
UNICO: AWAKENING UPDATE #3 - THANK YOU!
almost 2 years ago
– Fri, May 13, 2022 at 05:28:46 AM
A word from Writer Samuel Sattin
Hey everyone! I’m back with another update! It’s been an incredibly exciting, busy week with the UNICO: AWAKENING Kickstarter. Gurihiru and I are so grateful for your support thus far. I just want to express again, on behalf of the entire UNICO: AWAKENING team, how happy and grateful we are for your support. Nearly every additional dollar we raise ends up going to pay the artists, translators, letterers, and more that make this project possible.
It’s been incredible seeing all the Unico love in the US, Japan, and elsewhere around the world! For now, here are a few highlights over the last week.
Anime News Network ran an interview with me, in which I was able to discuss a lot of insider aspects of building the UNICO: AWAKENING project.
We sold out of our Drawn Into the Manga tier, but don’t worry--there’s plenty of great stuff left to snag, like prints, Artifacts, and of course, the book!
We broke 800 backers, and are growing every day!
Also, one of the cool things about running a Kickstarter is that you find other Kickstarters that are going on at the same time that are super awesome!
We also discovered that Peach Momoko, who did three incredible prints for our campaign, also has a piece in another campaign right now, called GUMAA, by renowned artist JeeHyung Lee.
It looks scary and awesome--check out this description for more info:
Gumaa: The Beginning of Her issues 1, 2, & 3 is the story of Khalida and the things she had to do to escape the hell she was in. Gumaa #1 introduces the reader to a hell set in the eighties. Khalida is a survivor and knows every decision she makes has consequences in the Luiciel crime family’s world. Gumaa: The Beginning of Her was written and created by Jeehyung Lee. Who she is and where did she gain this power only Jeehyung knows.
Also?Peach Momoko is amazing. If you aren’t already reading her DEMON DAYS series for Marvel, you should check it out.
That’s it for now. If you have questions for me or Gurihiru about making the book, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
Gumaa: The Beginning of Her、1〜3話は、Khalidaの物語で、彼女が過ごしていた地獄から脱出するためにどんなことをしたかが語られます。Gumaa #1では、80年代の地獄を読者に紹介します。Khalidaは生き延びてきたため、自分が選択したことがLuicielの犯罪一家との因果があることも知っています。
Gumaa: The Beginning of HerはJeehyung Leeにより創作され、脚本も担当しています。彼女が誰で、どこでその力を手に入れたのかを知るのはJeehyungだけです。
UNICO: AWAKENING UPDATE #2 - ONWARD AND UPWARD!
almost 2 years ago
– Thu, May 05, 2022 at 06:51:19 PM
A word from Writer Samuel Sattin:
Good morning, afternoon and evening to backers of UNICO: AWAKENING around the world! In the last update, I let you all know that we had been funded in less than 24 hours. What I had yet to see was that Kickstarter made us their Project of the Day yesterday, and we were featured on their homepage! It’s a huge honor, and we continue to be blown away by the support for the campaign.
I’ve been doing lots of interviews. Interviews can be awkward, but Danica Davidson at Otaku USA had some really amazing questions. I hope you’ll take a minute and read it and if you enjoy it, share it on social media so more people can discover UNICO: AWAKENING.
Seeing all of the support thus far has been truly wonderful, and we hope to be able to gain more as we go forward. When I first went to Tezuka Productions to meet the team there, I ended up entering what was in one part an office, and one part a museum. Though we couldn’t take too many photos, I was able to capture a couple, which I’ve posted below.
Although it’s not quite Unico-related, I wanted to give a shoutout to a really cool Kickstarter that’s going on at the moment to launch Fa Sheng: Origins #1 by Rylend Grant and Dexter Wee. The series is created by Peter Shiao and written by Rylend Grant, a screenwriter, author, and Ringo Award-winning comic book creator who is also an ordained Soto Zen Buddhist monk. So while you’re here, I recommend having a look and supporting this project!
“ユニコ: 目覚めのおはなし”を支援してくださった世界中の皆様、おはようございます、こんにちは、こんばんは! 前回の報告で24時間経たずに目標金額に達成したことをお伝えしました。ただ昨日、キックスターターが“Project of the Day”にしてくれたのは後から知りました。なんとキックスターターのホームページに取り上げいただけたのです!とても名誉なことで、今回のキャンペーンを引き続き支えてくださっている方々に驚かされ続けています。
ユニコと直接関係はありませんが、これからはじまる素敵なキックスターターを紹介させてください。Fa Sheng: Origins #1 by Rylend Grant and Dexter Wee このシリーズはピーター・シャオ(Peter Shiao)作、ライレンド・グラント脚本で、ライレンドは、映像作品の脚本家、作家、リンゴ賞受賞のコミックブック・クリエイターで、曹洞宗の禅僧でもあります。よければ覗いてみてください。このプロジェクトの支援をお願いします!
UNICO: AWAKENING has been FUNDED! ユニコ: 目覚めのおはなしは目標金額達成しました!
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, May 03, 2022 at 11:18:59 PM
A word from Writer Samuel Sattin
Hey everyone! Wow! The UNICO:AWAKENING campaign has officially been funded in under 24 hours! Thank you all so much. Today has been absolutely thrilling, and I’m so grateful to see the enthusiasm for UNICO: AWAKENING that’s flying around the web. Gurihiru and I have worked hard with Tezuka Productions to bring the project to this point, and to see your support in real time is both beautiful and humbling. Here's a quick rundown of highlights during the whirlwind that’s been the last 24 hours:
IGN broke an exclusive story featuring Gurihiru’s GORGEOUS art on the opening pages of UNICO: AWAKENING! So, so beautiful.
CBR ran a far-reaching interview with me, in which we discuss all things Tezuka, Unico, and this project.
We sold out of Gurihiru’s shikishis (but don’t worry, we have plenty of amazing stuff left).
Kickstarter made us a Project We Love. Why thank you, Kickstarter!
This is my first time working on a Kickstarter, and I had no idea what to expect, so I truly hope you take a moment and watch the video we made for it. We filmed it on site at Tezuka Productions in Tokyo, which was like a shrine to the God of Manga. We captured some really wonderful quotes on camera from those who have carried Tezuka’s legacy into the future. Trust me, it’s worth a watch.
Something else about me you may not know is that, perhaps unsurprisingly, I’m a big fan of all things Godzilla. So while we’re on Kickstarter, I recommend you check out this awesome ongoing campaign fort Godzilla & Kong: The Cinematic Storyboard Art of Richard Bennett from Legendary Comics, Toho Co., Ltd., and Clover Press. There’s only 3 days left to back it, so have a looksee!
Meanwhile, we have some amazing features lined up for UNICO:AWAKENING over the coming weeks, including interviews, insights, and more! Also, just a heads up that we have made a conscious decision not to have stretch goals so that backers won’t have to continue to update their pledges.
A whopping, heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you from our creators and collaborators in the US and Japan. Go, Unico, go!