{"rewrite":{"id":"r_f87d698238e609507684c26f","clusterId":"c_67559d9e67ea21335cc1aa54","slug":"hibagon-film-crowdfunding-hits-324-percent-of-target","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Hibagon Film Crowdfunding Hits 324 Percent of Target","summary":"The first phase of the Mu Japan Mystery Revival Crowdfunding Plan, a film adaptation project for the Hibagon cryptid of Hiroshima Prefecture, raised 3.24 million yen against a 1 million yen goal, ending May 31. The project exceeded its initial target in under two weeks and also cleared a stretch goal of 2 million yen. The second phase will focus on the Tsuchinoko cryptid.","whyItMatters":"The successful crowdfunding, which follows a failed attempt in 2025, shows that direct involvement from a national mystery magazine and local government can turn a niche local legend project into a funded film.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tourism Association of Saijo-cho, Shobara City, launched the Hibagon film crowdfunding on April 5, 2026. The project aimed to record and spread the history of Hibagon, a humanoid beast first reported in 1970 that became a national media phenomenon. A prior crowdfunding in 2025 did not reach its goal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis time, the magazine Mu provided full cooperation, including producing Hibagon footprint replicas as supporter rewards. Stretch goals included location shooting at the Mu editorial department and an appearance by Mu editor-in-chief Takeharu Mikami as himself; both were achieved. Filming is planned for summer 2026.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The Hibagon film crowdfunding cleared its target in under two weeks and hit a stretch goal. The Mu Japan Mystery Revival plan signals that cryptid content has a measurable audience beyond novelty.","twitterPost":"Hibagon film crowdfunding hit 324% in under two weeks. Cryptid content has a paying audience. Second phase targets Tsuchinoko.","threadsPost":"The Hibagon film project raised 3.24 million yen against a 1 million yen goal, clearing a stretch goal in under two weeks. The Mu Japan Mystery Revival plan now moves to a Tsuchinoko phase. Cryptid crowdfunding is not a one-off; the format appears repeatable.","newsletterBlurb":"The first phase of the Mu Japan Mystery Revival Crowdfunding Plan raised 3.24 million yen for a Hibagon film adaptation, far exceeding its 1 million yen goal. The project, backed by the magazine Mu and the local tourism association, will film this summer. A second phase focused on Tsuchinoko is in preparation.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/406/4406754/?rss\",\"title\":\"Hibagon from Hiroshima achieves 324% support rate in film adaptation project! First phase of Mu Japan Mystery Revival Crowdfunding Plan greatly exceeds target\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4146,"outputTokens":562,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780288997,"createdAt":"2026-06-01T04:34:23.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-01T04:38:10.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-01T04:38:10.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_67559d9e67ea21335cc1aa54","canonicalTitle":"広島発のUMA“ヒバゴン”映画化プロジェクトが支援率324％達成！ ムー日本不思議再興クラファン計画、第一弾が目標を大きく上回る","representativeArticleId":"a_bce709480cabee6520a82650","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Hibagon\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"other\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-01T01:30:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-01T01:30:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-01T04:38:11.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/406/4406754/?rss","title":"広島発のUMA“ヒバゴン”映画化プロジェクトが支援率324％達成！ ムー日本不思議再興クラファン計画、第一弾が目標を大きく上回る"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Hibagon"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"other","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The first phase of the Hibagon film crowdfunding raised 3.24 million yen against a 1 million yen goal, ending May 31, 2026.","The project exceeded its initial target in under two weeks and also cleared a stretch goal of 2 million yen.","The Tourism Association of Saijo-cho, Shobara City, launched the crowdfunding on April 5, 2026.","A prior crowdfunding attempt in 2025 did not reach its goal.","The second phase of the Mu Japan Mystery Revival Crowdfunding Plan will focus on the Tsuchinoko cryptid."]}