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That's why\u0026nbsp;our path to launch is best funded through Kickstarter.\u0026nbsp;We'll be using the funding from WeFunder for marketing and product development to ensure we reach our goals for our Kickstarter campaign!We've secured relationships with some incredible vendors for various parts of our production process.We've been raising money since 2018 to get where we are today. Check out our existing investments and all of the people who are already rooting for Legend Studios!Different types of\u0026nbsp;WeFunder investors will have different reasons why they want to fund this campaign. So while all investors will share the perks and profit,\u0026nbsp;we want to spell out exactly what would be in it for you as an Institutional Investor, Author, or Anime Fan.03. Let's get down to Business!In this section, we'll break down the details of the proprietary\u0026nbsp;processes and technologies that give Legend Studios the edge over our competition. We'll also examine our competitors\u0026nbsp;and the anime market at large.See the comparison table below to see what aspects of the industry we're competing in directly.04. Looking into the FutureWhile launching the company is our first big milestone, our Founder plans for bigger and better far into the future. In this section, we'll look at the heart and soul of Legend Studios - its vision. 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We're still in the Testing the Waters phase and we've just adjusted the terms of the investment to an 80% discount for the first $100k. We're excited to offer even better terms to passionate investors who want to get in early. In addition, we've just expanded our team and will be posting these updates in the appropriate \"Updates\" section soon. Thanks again for the inquiry and we hope you'll join us on this incredible journey!","author_name":"Jerome Drew","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-04-18T16:38:18Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Any updates regarding this project","answer":"Hi Adan, thanks for inquiring about our progress! We're still in the Testing the Waters phase and we've just adjusted the terms of the investment to an 80% discount for the first $100k. We're excited to offer even better terms to passionate investors who want to get in early. In addition, we've just expanded our team and will be posting these updates in the appropriate \"Updates\" section soon. Thanks again for the inquiry and we hope you'll join us on this incredible journey!"}]}}}