[BookBase Co., Ltd.] “Labyrinth Bastard” crowdfunding goal achieved 315%! Collector’s edition, luxury merchandise, and more to be produced!
BookBase Co., Ltd. Press release: September 8, 2025 To Members of the Press “Labyrinth Bastard” crowdfunding goal reached 315%! Collector’s edition, luxury merchandise, and more to be produced! The crowdfunding campaign for the “Labyrinth Idiot” collector’s edition book and original merchandise has far exceeded its goal, raising over 3.15 million yen! A collector’s edition book, luxury merchandise, and more will be produced! BookBase Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City) has attempted crowdfunding to produce a collector’s edition of “Labyrinth Kuso Tawake” (author: Iwato, illustrations: Fuyuno Yuuki), a popular work with over 56 million page views. Within four hours, the total amount of pledges exceeded 1 million yen, creating a huge stir. Thanks to the continued support of our fans, we were able to complete the project smoothly. In the end, the total amount of pledges raised reached 3,157,720 yen, 315% of our target amount, and with the support of 136 backers, we were able to close the crowdfunding campaign.
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We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported us through crowdfunding, as well as to all those involved in supporting this challenge. Your donations will be used to create reward gifts, as well as for promotional and media outreach to further spread the word about “Labyrinth Kuso Tawake.” ◆About “Labyrinth Idiot” This work gained popularity on the novel posting website “Kakuyomu,” and although the first volume was published as a book by another publisher, the book was discontinued without any sequels. However, the enthusiasm of readers has not waned, and the number of page views on Kakuyomu has continued to grow. The series has continued to be serialized thanks to the support of many fans, including the serialization of an indie comic by fans. In light of the potential of this work and the enthusiasm of its fans who have supported it for many years, after much discussion between the author, Iwato-sensei, and our company, we have decided to republish it with a new character design from Dangan Bunko. 【Synopsis】 This masterpiece, which has garnered over 56 million page views on the novel submission site “Kakuyomu,” is back with new visuals! A Labyrinth of Malice. A fearless hero teams up with his allies to battle mythical monsters and obtain treasure. We step into the setting of such a fairy tale, and prepare ourselves for the enemy looming before us in the dimly lit labyrinth. …Three giant rats. A life-or-death struggle that could be described as comical. The vanguard, at the mercy of the rats and gasping for breath, are joined by a young priestess who can only cast a single healing spell, and me, the wizard, who can only cast a single fireball. After a fierce battle and noble sacrifice, all they managed to obtain was a dirty leather hat… The adventure of a young boy who was captured by slave hunters and became a bond slave begins. ◆We are looking for bookstores that would like to carry our books! Our company offers a wide range of original works, including “Labyrinth Kuso Tawake.” Bookstores interested in purchasing our titles should contact the corporate office listed below. ◆For companies interested in our work Our company is involved in media mixes and collaborations, including video, audio, and comic book adaptations, as well as the production and development of original IP through collaborations, so if you’re a company interested, please feel free to contact us. [Corporate Desk] license@bookbase.jp
