[NFT Manga Project in Africa] Bill Masuku's "Beanstalkking!!" e-book publishing project achieves its target amount
CAICA Financial Holdings announces that the e-book publishing crowdfunding project for "Beanstalkking!!" by Zimbabwean manga artist Bill Masuku has successfully reached its funding goal on CAMPFIRE and will be officially published.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: March 26, 2026 at 22:34
- 🔍 Collected: March 28, 2026 at 21:59 (47h 24m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 14, 2026 at 22:31 (408h 31m after Collected)
CAICA Financial Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shin Suzuki), a subsidiary of our company operating the vetted NFT launchpad "INO Fine," in collaboration with the Rights & Business Development Department of Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, Ltd. and Jitsugyo no Nihon Digital Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that the e-book publishing project by Zimbabwean manga artist Bill Masuku—part of the "NFT Manga Project in Africa" where young African manga artists take on the challenge of debuting in Japan—has reached its target amount on the crowdfunding site "CAMPFIRE," and the publication of the e-book has been officially decided.
Regarding the Achievement of the Target
Bill Masuku's work "Beanstalkking!! – Faith is a weapon!" began raising funds for e-book publication on CAMPFIRE on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Thanks to the warm support of many people, we achieved a total support amount of 390,000 yen against the target amount of 300,000 yen, an achievement rate of 130%, and 34 supporters.
We are pleased to report that the e-book publication of this work has thus been officially decided.
In cooperation with Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, a long-established publisher with a 129-year history, we will proceed to the editing and production process in preparation for sales at major e-book stores and approximately 200 online stores.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported us and everyone who showed interest in the project.
The application period on CAMPFIRE is almost over!
Although the project has reached its goal, we are still accepting support during the CAMPFIRE support recruitment period (until 23:59 on Friday, March 27, 2026).
For those who support us, we have prepared rewards unique to CAMPFIRE, such as the right to read the book in advance and having your name listed in the end credits. If you are still undecided, please take this opportunity to participate.
▶ To the CAMPFIRE Project Page
About the Work and Artist Decided for Publication
Work | Beanstalkking!! – Faith is a weapon!
Genre: Sci-Fi Robot Action
The fish-snake god "Nyami Nyami" from Zimbabwean mythology appears as a giant mecha. It is a sci-fi action story where a boy with no faith fights in a world powered by "FAITH".
Artist | Bill Masuku
A comic artist from Zimbabwe, Africa. Selected for Forbes Africa Under 30. He is an internationally recognized creator who also works as a storyboard artist for the Disney x Kugali animated series "Iwaju" (nominated for three Emmy Awards).
Support is also accepted on the INO Fine special site!
On the INO Fine special site, we are accepting support through NFT sales.
The NFTs currently on sale at INO Fine grant the right to receive a portion of the royalties based on the amount paid to the publisher from the e-book sales, which is a support plan of a different nature from the crowdfunding on CAMPFIRE.
NFT sales are limited to 30 units (multiple purchases allowed) and will end as soon as they are sold out, so please consider it early.
NFT sales will be used for the production and publishing costs of the work, project operation, promotion, etc.
Details of the INO Fine Support Plan
List of Returns (Benefits)
* The return of royalties will be executed by Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha.
* To receive royalties, it is necessary to complete contract procedures with Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha after the project is established.
* The scope of benefits executed by this project will be up to the first volume of the published book.
▶ Support on the INO Fine Bill Masuku Special Page
We are also looking for support for other projects!
In the "NFT Manga Project in Africa," two other artists besides Bill Masuku are also taking on the challenge of publishing on CAMPFIRE. We ask for your support for them as well.
wimpy nine
A young storyteller from Zimbabwe. His work is characterized by incorporating Japanese manga styles while blending unique African folklore and supernatural elements. He tackles the profound theme of "how much sacrifice can you make for the ones you love?"
Work: Ngano – Dead Shaman –
Genre: Dark Fantasy
The protagonist, who lost his life to protect his wife, is forced to choose whether to be resurrected as an immortal shaman after death...
Regarding the Achievement of the Target
Bill Masuku's work "Beanstalkking!! – Faith is a weapon!" began raising funds for e-book publication on CAMPFIRE on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Thanks to the warm support of many people, we achieved a total support amount of 390,000 yen against the target amount of 300,000 yen, an achievement rate of 130%, and 34 supporters.
We are pleased to report that the e-book publication of this work has thus been officially decided.
In cooperation with Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, a long-established publisher with a 129-year history, we will proceed to the editing and production process in preparation for sales at major e-book stores and approximately 200 online stores.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported us and everyone who showed interest in the project.
The application period on CAMPFIRE is almost over!
Although the project has reached its goal, we are still accepting support during the CAMPFIRE support recruitment period (until 23:59 on Friday, March 27, 2026).
For those who support us, we have prepared rewards unique to CAMPFIRE, such as the right to read the book in advance and having your name listed in the end credits. If you are still undecided, please take this opportunity to participate.
▶ To the CAMPFIRE Project Page
About the Work and Artist Decided for Publication
Work | Beanstalkking!! – Faith is a weapon!
Genre: Sci-Fi Robot Action
The fish-snake god "Nyami Nyami" from Zimbabwean mythology appears as a giant mecha. It is a sci-fi action story where a boy with no faith fights in a world powered by "FAITH".
Artist | Bill Masuku
A comic artist from Zimbabwe, Africa. Selected for Forbes Africa Under 30. He is an internationally recognized creator who also works as a storyboard artist for the Disney x Kugali animated series "Iwaju" (nominated for three Emmy Awards).
Support is also accepted on the INO Fine special site!
On the INO Fine special site, we are accepting support through NFT sales.
The NFTs currently on sale at INO Fine grant the right to receive a portion of the royalties based on the amount paid to the publisher from the e-book sales, which is a support plan of a different nature from the crowdfunding on CAMPFIRE.
NFT sales are limited to 30 units (multiple purchases allowed) and will end as soon as they are sold out, so please consider it early.
NFT sales will be used for the production and publishing costs of the work, project operation, promotion, etc.
Details of the INO Fine Support Plan
List of Returns (Benefits)
* The return of royalties will be executed by Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha.
* To receive royalties, it is necessary to complete contract procedures with Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha after the project is established.
* The scope of benefits executed by this project will be up to the first volume of the published book.
▶ Support on the INO Fine Bill Masuku Special Page
We are also looking for support for other projects!
In the "NFT Manga Project in Africa," two other artists besides Bill Masuku are also taking on the challenge of publishing on CAMPFIRE. We ask for your support for them as well.
wimpy nine
A young storyteller from Zimbabwe. His work is characterized by incorporating Japanese manga styles while blending unique African folklore and supernatural elements. He tackles the profound theme of "how much sacrifice can you make for the ones you love?"
Work: Ngano – Dead Shaman –
Genre: Dark Fantasy
The protagonist, who lost his life to protect his wife, is forced to choose whether to be resurrected as an immortal shaman after death...