Implosion: ZERO_DAY

A project in Tokyo, Japan by Mentat Studios LLC
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The critically acclaimed action sci-fi game IMPLOSION - Never Lose Hope arrives on the big screen for a full feature anime experience.
Backers: 1670
Average Pledge Per Backer: $257

Funded: $428,853 of $400,000
Dates: Dec 5th -> Jan 19th (45 days)
Project By: Mentat Studios LLC
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Latest News

Thanks for joining the ride!

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been an amazing ride, and we've been fortunate to have YOU, all our backers, along the way!  This is not so much an end, but rather a start to continue our commitment to bringing the full-length feature Implosion: ZERO_DAY animation movie and... (Read More)

Something to keep you company for these final hours with us!

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The Implosion: Obelisk Comic Book 3 is back to accompany YOU for our last mile on Kickstarter! AND  here's a podcast interview with the ZERO_DAY producers and Ed from Mentat Studios that we'd like to share with you and hope to see you share around... (Read More)

3...2...1...the time is near

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
SO, today we want to go back in time to "Where it all began" - Before there was a Teaser Trailer, there was a Concept Teaser from the production team: Can you spot the difference? *Secret No. 27: All Narration and Additional voices were performed by... (Read More)

Sneak Peek Music Suite

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Come on a ride with us through the soundtrack of Zero_Day, and surrender your senses to our composer Kevin Penkin. Take in the sights and sounds of the world that makes up our vivid dystopian setting. In addition, here's an interview that lets you in... (Read More)

Wrapping up this exciting week with another Artist Interview!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Last but not least from our art team, Carol Ng talks about her animation work in Implosion: ZERO_DAY! See More  Previous work: Ng Tsz Ching | 2D animation reel Visit our official sites:  Twitter → https://twitter.com/ImplosionMovie  Youtube →... (Read More)

We just wanted to say thank you again in person!

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Because that's just how much the Implosion: ZERO_DAY team appreciates your support and none of this would be possible without our amazing BACKERS!! Let's hear it from our producer, Ming Yang: AND  as you have all seen the exciting stretch goals we... (Read More)

The Implosion Universe Will Come To Life!

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You've made this possible!  We are now officially 100% funded with the support from all of YOU our backers!! Thank you for believing in us and let's keep spreading the good word to unlock those awesome stretch goals that we just announced! Use these... (Read More)

1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . . Stretch Goals, Funding and a Week of Hard Work!

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
THIS IS IT! We are close to our funding goal AND with that comes the awesome stretch goals we promised you!!! The Private Screenings are to be held at anime conventions in each country. Creative team dinners may also be be organized around these... (Read More)

Boom! Boom! Creator Features almost too good to be true!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Stephanie Sheh // Voice Actor  "As a child I spent a lot of time in Taiwan (half of my relatives still live there) so I am thrilled to see the recent growth of the animation industry in Taiwan, a country that I love. The themes in the Implosion... (Read More)

Artist Interview and Endorsement

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Previously, we brought to you interviews with three amazing artists on the Implosion: ZERO_DAY team. Now, the time has come to introduce you to the mind behind ZERO_DAY's concept art and show you how he brings the massive Implosion universe to life.... (Read More)

Boom! How about this Creator Feature?

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
There's more to the music team behind ZERO_DAY, so here's another star to show how serious we are about our work and the quality of this film.  “I was very pleased to be asked to work with the Rayark team on “Implosion”. They are a hugely... (Read More)

Getting High with a Little Help from Our Friends

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Media Coverage ZERO_DAY has been covered by these media outlets but we must keep the news tornado spinning, so let's work together to make others join in spreading the good word!  Special Thanks Rayark, ZERO_DAY, and independent films on Kickstarter... (Read More)

Creator Feature

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of our backers have been asking about the music from the trailer and are interested in knowing what will be found in the OST, so here we are with the newest creator feature to introduce you to our music team!  “I’m thrilled to have the... (Read More)

Happy 2016!

January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The new year is here and we want to make it a great one by bringing Implosion: ZERO_DAY to life together with all of our backers! We want to start by sharing Part 3 of our Artist Interviews with Felix from the team behind the production of our... (Read More)

Implosion: Obelisk Book 2

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Having already heard from Ching Yeh, the comic artist behind the creation of Implosion: Obelisk, now, the official companion for ZERO_DAY is back to welcome the new year with you!  Let's pick up where we left off and delve into the Implosion... (Read More)

Out with the sleepy Goat and in with the ambitious Monkey!

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As many of you may know 2015 was the year of the Goat under the Chinese zodiac calendar. Unfortunately, our ZERO_DAY Goat seems to have fallen asleep during the year-end holiday season so please help us welcome in the adventurous and ambitious Monkey... (Read More)

Hohoho! Christmas Greetings from us to you!

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
In the true spirit of celebration, here are a few things to add to your pile of presents from under the tree. Part 2 of our artist interview introduces you to our comic artist Ching Yeh!  Let's hear what he has to say:   Tis the season to be jolly... (Read More)

Happy Holidays and Good Cheer to All!

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
1. Halfway home heading into the Holidays Happy Holidays and a BIG thank you to all ZERO_DAY backers! Due to your support, we have surpassed the 50% mark of our funding goal with a little less than a month to go in the ZERO_DAY campaign. Let's keep... (Read More)

Media Coverage

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We've collected some media coverage to share with you and hope you'll help us to share our news too! → The Latest Mobile Game to Become a Movie is Rayarks Implosion  → There's A New Character Coming To 'Implosion' In January → Rayark has... (Read More)

The Latest Mobile Game To Become A Movie Is Rayark's 'Implosion'

December 20th - via: toucharcade.com
If there's one thing I know about video game movies, it's that they're always good. (Read More)

Rayark: A Legacy Built on Hope

December 19th - via: themobilechronicles.com
Behind every successful story lies inspiration. This is the story that you probably never heard about Rayark, the Taiwanese company behind Cytus, Deemo, & Implosion: Never Lose Hope. (Read More)

Implosion: Zero Day – The Kickstarter Campaign For The Anticipated Film Has Begun!

December 19th - via: dnreviews.net
One week since its Kickstarter Campaign and the support for the Implosion: Zero Day Film has been truly inspiring. (Read More)

Artist Interview

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of our backers are curious to meet the team behind the production of our Implosion: ZERO_DAY animation film. So, here we are with the first from an exciting list lined up for you! Introducing...Tommy! See more  Previous work: Tale of... (Read More)

DroidGamers Interviews Rayark Games: Implosion the Dawn of a New Universe

December 18th - via: droidgamers.com
Rayark Games is at the forefront of creating a whole new universe. (Read More)

Midweek Crunch

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We know our backers love artwork as much as we do, so here's something we're pulling from our sleeves to show how it's done! The Implosion: ZERO_DAY concept speedpaint video And...Let's Make Some Noise!  We need to have ALL our backers HERE on... (Read More)

There's A New Character Coming To 'Implosion' In January

December 16th - via: toucharcade.com
It feels like there's a lot of news about Rayark's excellent stylish action game Implosion lately, but not much of it has been about the game itself. (Read More)

Kickstarter Featured Film Project of the Day!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
ZERO_DAY selected as Kickstarter Featured Film Project of the Day We've surpassed the 35% mark of our $400,000 funding goal; been chosen as “Kickstarter Featured project in Film & Video”; and our game Implosion - Never Lose Hope received the... (Read More)

Implosion: Obelisk Book 1

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
And FINALLY, some crunch for your weekend!  An entertainment companion just for you! The first issue of the Comic! Implosion: Obelisk.  (Read More)

"Game of the Year 2015" award & How has ZERO_DAY been doing these days?

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve had quite an exciting first week: surpassing the 25% mark of our funding $400,000 goal; chosen as “Kickstarter Staff Pick”; and our game Implosion - Never Lose Hope received the "iOS Game of the year 2015" award. Here’s the Dashboard... (Read More)

The Obelisk has Awoken.

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Here’s a special sneak peek of what we have in store for you tomorrow. The Official Implosion: ZERO_DAY companion, Implosion: Obelisk. Tune in tomorrow to view the first issue! As always, We Need You, to help us reach out to the wider anime loving... (Read More)

Rayark has something great on the horizon, but it is not what you think.

December 10th - via: droidgamers.com
I am the resident fan of Rayark on the DroidGamers team. I have been, and continue to be impressed with the quality of games that they produce. (Read More)

Implosion: ZERO_DAY Trailer debuts at Rayark convention in Taiwan - 360° Video!

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
A crowd of over 1,000 gathered at RAYARK Con 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan to watch the first public screening of the Implosion: Zero_Day trailer. Fans were greeted by the newly unveiled 2-metre tall Warmech series III battle suit.  Experience the... (Read More)

The characters of Zero_Day, Part 1: Man's Best Friend.

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet K-10, Jonathan Carloway's personal bodyguard and lifelong companion. He truly is man's best friend. Check him out in all his Chrome glory in the 6min Animatic featurette! Link Below! Back Implosion: Zero_Day at the "Binary_Wolf" tier or above,... (Read More)

Implosion: Data_Book is here!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Back Zero_Day at the Situations Analyst reward tier and higher and receive the Implosion Data_Book. This WMD will seriously test your resolve to settle for any lower reward tier. Nuff said, please proceed to video . . .   Description: This 132 page... (Read More)

Zero_Day has come to Kickstarter!

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome, Zero_Day backers! First off, thank you for your great support in making what is shown below a reality. We are happy to announce that Zero_Day was selected as a KS Staff Pick within just 24 hours of the campaign launch. How is Zero_Day... (Read More)

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