Jin Mayama, Author of the 'Hagetaka' Series, Launches First Crowdfunding Campaign: Reaches 3 Million Yen in 12 Hours and Announces 'Default Busters' Team to Prevent Japan's 'National Bankruptcy'
Jin Mayama's 'Defaultopia' co-creation project on CAMPFIRE reached its 3 million yen goal in just 12 hours. As of June 1, funding has exceeded 10 million yen. Mayama announced the formation of 'Default Busters,' a community dedicated to addressing the crisis of Japan's potential national bankruptcy, with a new goal of reaching 500 supporters.
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The 'Defaultopia' co-creation project, the first crowdfunding campaign by novelist Jin Mayama, launched on CAMPFIRE on May 8, 2026, by the Jin Mayama Office (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo), reached its initial goal of 3 million yen within just 12 hours.
Since then, support from readers across the country and peers sharing the same sense of crisis has continued, and as of today, June 1, the project has reached 350 supporters and over 10 million yen in total funding.
We interpret this exceptional response as a reflection of the strong sense of crisis felt by people living in modern society—a desire to face the real threat of Japan's national bankruptcy head-on through the power of entertainment—and their empathy for the message Jin Mayama is conveying.
In response to this wave of support, we are setting a new next goal to take the project a step further. We aim to reach '500 supporters,' transcending the barrier of monetary amounts. Together with these 500 comrades, we are announcing the official formation of 'Default Busters,' an action platform to save Japan from the crisis of national bankruptcy.
'Default Busters' is not just a fan club, but a community for those who worry about Japan's future and wish to take action. Every supporter will be issued a 'Permanent Serial Number.' A portion of the funds received will be used for activities based on the novel 'Defaultopia,' scheduled for completion by the end of December 2026, such as future prediction study sessions and activities to pass on knowledge to the next generation.
Jin Mayama commented, 'It is not one novelist who changes the future, but the power of each and every comrade who gathers. With 500 companions, I want to create a great swell that moves Japan.'
Since then, support from readers across the country and peers sharing the same sense of crisis has continued, and as of today, June 1, the project has reached 350 supporters and over 10 million yen in total funding.
We interpret this exceptional response as a reflection of the strong sense of crisis felt by people living in modern society—a desire to face the real threat of Japan's national bankruptcy head-on through the power of entertainment—and their empathy for the message Jin Mayama is conveying.
In response to this wave of support, we are setting a new next goal to take the project a step further. We aim to reach '500 supporters,' transcending the barrier of monetary amounts. Together with these 500 comrades, we are announcing the official formation of 'Default Busters,' an action platform to save Japan from the crisis of national bankruptcy.
'Default Busters' is not just a fan club, but a community for those who worry about Japan's future and wish to take action. Every supporter will be issued a 'Permanent Serial Number.' A portion of the funds received will be used for activities based on the novel 'Defaultopia,' scheduled for completion by the end of December 2026, such as future prediction study sessions and activities to pass on knowledge to the next generation.
Jin Mayama commented, 'It is not one novelist who changes the future, but the power of each and every comrade who gathers. With 500 companions, I want to create a great swell that moves Japan.'
FAQ
Is this project relevant to Taiwanese readers?
Fiscal sustainability is a major concern in Taiwan, and the author's method of direct reader engagement offers a valuable case study for Taiwanese creators.