Geeks & Gaijins takes on the free market! Twin Engine's recent crowdfunding campaign for Kurayukaba has sparked interest from our holed-up hosts, and so Jon and Tom will be providing a lesson on the brief yet messy history of trying to fund anime production through the public. Join us as we delve into this new avenue of anime production, and discover the fun benefits and devastating drawbacks of bucking the mainstream. 

For those looking for a more positive story to fill their isolated hours, we do not have that here. Are vikings okay instead? If you're looking for a big story to keep you busy for.... reasons, and aren't opposed to a little bloodshed and misery along the way, then Jon has an anime recommendation for you!

It's Vinland Saga. There's really not all that many anime about vikings to choose from, surprisingly. 

Sources:

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-30/twin-engine-starts-new-crowdfunding-for-feature-length-kurayukaba-anime/.159131

https://myanimelist.net/featured/363/Crowdfunded_Anime_and_Anime-Related_Things

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