Naver Webtoon "Guardians of the Video Game" to Hit Theaters This Fall
Produced by Locus
Recruiting Participants for Crowdfunding
Locus announced on June 1 that the theatrical animated film adaptation of the popular Naver Webtoon series "Guardians of the Video Game" will be released this fall.
The original webtoon is a work serialized for seven years by artist Gaspard, known as the "King of Slice-of-Life Webtoons." It depicts the story of "Guardians" who maintain and operate the world inside a game. With its unique premise of exploring the hidden inner world of video games—unknown to players—and its narrative that crosses between reality and virtuality, the series has built a strong fanbase. The movie adaptation will present an expanded story based on the original core settings.
Ahead of the release, Locus will hold an "Ending Credits Goods Package Exhibition" through the crowdfunding platform Tumblbug. The names of 3,000 participants will be included in the film's ending credits as part of the production team. Unlike existing merchandise sales or events, this allows fans to be directly recorded as part of the project.
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Each tiered package includes an official merchandise set, movie ticket vouchers, and invitations to the premiere. Some tiers also offer the opportunity to attend a VIP screening. Proceeds from the exhibition will be used to cover the film's marketing expenses.
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