Hello Everyone, This is Kuma!
You might think it’s little strange to see my name here, and some even don't get who I am if you haven't read our FAQ section yet. I'm a co-founder/co-owner of small cospaly squad 'Complex150'. Also a photographer, retoucher and English assistant of Itchika Red-Beryl.
Maybe not so many remember this, but Complex150 is a project driven by Itchika and me together. Today, I make this post under my name to pass my personal gratitude to all our Patrons, and also want to ask you some favor for our future growth .
First of all, I would like to say thank you to all our Patrons in all Tiers!
Honestly starting Patreon was not our own idea. Our another friend photographer who've worked with overseas clients suggested us when we told we gave up all IRL activities in Japan. I had thought only quite limited successful cosplayers are allowed to turn own eyes to international scene from Japan as a consequence of tremendous success of own domestic career. We had absolutely zero confidence if someone in overseas actually found us and kindly kicked in their money from own pocket to support us.
But magic happened, it happened!
We thought hitting 25 Patrons would be early next year at the earliest when we set our first goal. But we could achieve the goal much more earlier with your blessing this month. This was totally out from our most optimistic expectation. Probably having 25 Patrons is not a thing for successful Patreon cosplayers. We know top-notches gain more than thousand Patrons within a day, and lose it within a day. This may happen to us too if we successfully grow for the future. But we will never forget all your guy's support from the very earliest stage of our creative journey.
Next, please allow me to ask you to some favor. (just some for some but maybe huge for some). It's quite simple. Please let us hear your voice.
It was little bit surprising not so many gave us their opinion to the photosets they've received as a reward for own pledge. It would be super happier if every each guys are 100% satisfied with what they received. But fact would be not unfortunately. Many guys who decided to support us left here without leaving any word, even complaint. But It's so shame to us because the reason why we choose Patreon, instead of digital merchandise platform such as gumroad, e-junkie or etsy is we can expect to grow by an interaction with limited people who willingly support us and we can enjoy our creative journey together.
Are you satisfied with what we offered to you? If so, please give your complement to Itchika. Hearing positive feedback is the biggest motive for all cosplayers and models.
Are you unsatisfied with my work? If so, please let me hear your feedback to me, even criticism is welcomed. Hearing a criticism is always bitter, but it also a great hint for my future growth.
Do you have anything would want to suggest to us? Don't hesitate to tell us! Our community is getting bigger gradually, but still just a small family so I believe we still have an enough room to reflect your suggestion to our future project.
Sending a DM to us is of course welcomed, but hearing your opinion on our Communication Board is much appreciated because your comment would motivate other Patrons to raise own voice and it would encourage all our communication.
Sorry for writing so long! Just looked back everything and started thinking I should store this until we deliver 25 Patreon celebrate video. But I do want to show appreciation to every each guy who luckily found us - an unknown small Japanese cosplay team - and kindly support us from the earliest stage.
You can find 10K Twitter fam celebration set from the link at the bottom of this post, It's a prior release from the set you will receive as your reward near future. Itchika is the prettiest and the most erotic girl in the world for me ever since I met her, but she is getting prettier and prettier... just OMG... Do you think I can portray her appeal well? Please let us hear your feedback!
Thank you again for all your support. I sincerely wish we can enjoy this amazing journey together!
Best,
Kuma🐻