Kickstarting an Anime Blu-Ray Release

[http://www.otakunovideo.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Time-of-Eve-251x300.jpg|251x300px|Time of Eve]Time of Eve [EVE no Jikan] was a 6-episode internet-only OVA released in 2008-2009. It was then re-edited into a movie in 2010, with additional scenes to provide more context. It did surprisingly well, nominated for several awards.

The studio then released that on DVD/Blu-Ray in Japan, and even plopped it on the US iTunes store in late 2011. As the studio puts it:

"We thought the iTunes Store release of the movie would suffice...But, we keep getting requests from fans around the world asking for the movie on Blu-ray. Folks, this is an indie film, we're not a big Hollywood blockbuster production. Is there really support out for the movie on Blu-ray outside of Japan...?"

So they've launched a Kickstarter. Back it at the US$55 level, and you get the Blu-Ray plus extras.

Here's the impressive thing: they've raised $13,000 in one day.

This is a perfect case for soliciting money from anime fans: Time of Eve has a small, dedicated fanbase of thoughtful fans. These are the people willing to spend money, not 14-year-old fans of Naruto. Risks are low--the movie already exists--and nobody needs to fear that the cash will go purely to line anyone's pockets.

More like this, please.