Shintaro Asanuma Photobook "POPCORN" Series Final Volume / Production Project Crowdfunding Begins
Event management company Thread Cloth has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE for the production of the final volume of Shintaro Asanuma's "POPCORN" photobook series. The project has seen a strong start, raising 34 million yen against a 50 million yen target within the first week.
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Thread Cloth Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative: Hiroshi Ueda), an event management company whose motto is direct entertainment fun and regional revitalization, has established the "POPCORN Production Committee" for the production of the final volume of Shintaro Asanuma's photobook POPCORN series. They have started recruiting operating funds on the crowdfunding site "CAMPFIRE". The recruitment period is from April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 29, 2026 (Monday), with a target amount of 50 million yen.
The project achieved 30 million yen within 3 hours of its launch and a strong start of 34 million yen in one week.
URL: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/944475/view
Background and Overview of the "POPCORN Production Committee"
Shintaro Asanuma is a scriptwriter, director, actor, and voice actor. He has been engaged in various activities, and 2026 marks his 20th year as a voice actor and nearly 30th year as a scriptwriter and director, having reached 50 years old. One of his past endeavors was the photobook series "POPCORN," produced under the concept "What if that film director photographed Shintaro Asanuma?". The 1st "POPCORN" and 2nd "POPCORN'n POP" were created, and although there were plans for a 3rd volume, production progress stalled due to location and budget issues, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, as he turns 50 and reaches significant milestones in his voice acting and script/direction careers, this committee was established to seek support from everyone for the production of the final volume of the stalled POPCORN series.
We aim for individual supporters to purchase the "POPCORN" photobook, and we hope companies will provide funding for product creation and support through development and production work. We currently plan to develop various products in collaboration with companies that have endorsed this initiative.
【Overview of "POPCORN Production Committee" Crowdfunding】
Project Name
POPCORN Production Committee
(https://camp-fire.jp/projects/944475/view)
Crowdfunding period
April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) - June 29, 2026 (Monday)
Contact window
Crowdfunding site "CAMPFIRE"
(https://camp-fire.jp/projects/944475/view)
Target amount
50,000,000 yen
Return gifts
Photobook "POPCORN Series Vol.3 (tentative)" and related goods
Others
・Each product will be produced in limited quantities, and sales will end once the maximum number is reached.
・Sales proceeds from this project will be used for location shooting costs, production/manufacturing costs, shipping costs, and return gift manufacturing costs.
Part of the "POPCORN" series final volume production project courses *Prices exclude tax
POPCORN Independent Film Course (Unlimited)
Like a film that is a little different from a major roadshow production, deeply touching to those who love it.
In addition to the photobook, this course allows you to thoroughly enjoy the world of "POPCORN" in your daily life through a T-shirt and bath salts. This is a special support plan for those who want to linger after the screening.
Price: 10,000 yen
List of return gifts:
"POPCORN 3rd (tentative)" photobook, access to activity reports, thank-you video from Shintaro Asanuma
Access to thank-you party distribution, Thank you card, Asanuma design "POPCORN" T-shirt
Asanuma supervised original "POPCORN" bath salts
POPCORN Red Carpet Course (Limited to 300 sets)
"I want to not only witness the completion of POPCORN, but also leave it in my memory and in the history of the work."
If you choose this, there is nothing happier. This is a premium course to witness this finale from the most special seat.
Price: 100,000 yen
List of return gifts:
"POPCORN 3rd (tentative)" photobook, access to activity reports, thank-you video from Shintaro Asanuma
Access to thank-you party distribution, Thank you card, Asanuma design "POPCORN" T-shirt
Asanuma supervised original "POPCORN", Shintaro Asanuma limited "POPCORN" acrylic stand set of 3, "POPCORN" trading card set of 10, Asanuma blended "POPCORN" perfume, handwritten thank-you letter from Shintaro Asanuma, audio of Asanuma calling "your name", Asanuma supervised hand cream, Asanuma blend "POPCORN" coffee, "POPCORN" complete volume storage box, your name listed in POPCORN credits, phone call with you
Other
POPCORN Cinema Complex
The project achieved 30 million yen within 3 hours of its launch and a strong start of 34 million yen in one week.
URL: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/944475/view
Background and Overview of the "POPCORN Production Committee"
Shintaro Asanuma is a scriptwriter, director, actor, and voice actor. He has been engaged in various activities, and 2026 marks his 20th year as a voice actor and nearly 30th year as a scriptwriter and director, having reached 50 years old. One of his past endeavors was the photobook series "POPCORN," produced under the concept "What if that film director photographed Shintaro Asanuma?". The 1st "POPCORN" and 2nd "POPCORN'n POP" were created, and although there were plans for a 3rd volume, production progress stalled due to location and budget issues, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, as he turns 50 and reaches significant milestones in his voice acting and script/direction careers, this committee was established to seek support from everyone for the production of the final volume of the stalled POPCORN series.
We aim for individual supporters to purchase the "POPCORN" photobook, and we hope companies will provide funding for product creation and support through development and production work. We currently plan to develop various products in collaboration with companies that have endorsed this initiative.
【Overview of "POPCORN Production Committee" Crowdfunding】
Project Name
POPCORN Production Committee
(https://camp-fire.jp/projects/944475/view)
Crowdfunding period
April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) - June 29, 2026 (Monday)
Contact window
Crowdfunding site "CAMPFIRE"
(https://camp-fire.jp/projects/944475/view)
Target amount
50,000,000 yen
Return gifts
Photobook "POPCORN Series Vol.3 (tentative)" and related goods
Others
・Each product will be produced in limited quantities, and sales will end once the maximum number is reached.
・Sales proceeds from this project will be used for location shooting costs, production/manufacturing costs, shipping costs, and return gift manufacturing costs.
Part of the "POPCORN" series final volume production project courses *Prices exclude tax
POPCORN Independent Film Course (Unlimited)
Like a film that is a little different from a major roadshow production, deeply touching to those who love it.
In addition to the photobook, this course allows you to thoroughly enjoy the world of "POPCORN" in your daily life through a T-shirt and bath salts. This is a special support plan for those who want to linger after the screening.
Price: 10,000 yen
List of return gifts:
"POPCORN 3rd (tentative)" photobook, access to activity reports, thank-you video from Shintaro Asanuma
Access to thank-you party distribution, Thank you card, Asanuma design "POPCORN" T-shirt
Asanuma supervised original "POPCORN" bath salts
POPCORN Red Carpet Course (Limited to 300 sets)
"I want to not only witness the completion of POPCORN, but also leave it in my memory and in the history of the work."
If you choose this, there is nothing happier. This is a premium course to witness this finale from the most special seat.
Price: 100,000 yen
List of return gifts:
"POPCORN 3rd (tentative)" photobook, access to activity reports, thank-you video from Shintaro Asanuma
Access to thank-you party distribution, Thank you card, Asanuma design "POPCORN" T-shirt
Asanuma supervised original "POPCORN", Shintaro Asanuma limited "POPCORN" acrylic stand set of 3, "POPCORN" trading card set of 10, Asanuma blended "POPCORN" perfume, handwritten thank-you letter from Shintaro Asanuma, audio of Asanuma calling "your name", Asanuma supervised hand cream, Asanuma blend "POPCORN" coffee, "POPCORN" complete volume storage box, your name listed in POPCORN credits, phone call with you
Other
POPCORN Cinema Complex