Help Bring My Manga to Life! (Pre-Kickstarter Fundraiser)

Hi everyone! I’m Rodge Lebot, a full-time college student and an artist working on an exciting manga-style light novel and comic. This project is my passion; I’ve been working on the story since my early teens and now I’m so close to making it a reality—but I need your help to finish it!

Why I Need Support

As a full-time student with autism, balancing coursework and creating this manga has been a challenge, and my funds are tight. This GoFundMe will help cover the costs of completing the story and artwork, allowing me to prepare for a full Kickstarter campaign to print and distribute the manga.

Your support will go towards:

✅ Art materials and tools for high-quality illustrations

✅ Time to complete and polish the manga

✅ Editing and final formatting for print

✅ Prepping the Kickstarter launch

This is NOT a pre-order for the book—that will happen through Kickstarter once the manga is ready for print.

The Next Step: Kickstarter!

Once the manga is fully finished, I’ll launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund printing, shipping, and rewards like physical/digital copies, exclusive art, and more.

How You Can Help

1️⃣ Donate – Every bit helps me get closer to the finish line!

2️⃣ Share – Even if you can’t donate, sharing this with friends who love manga means the world!

3️⃣ Follow My Journey – I’ll post updates here and on social media as I work toward the Kickstarter launch!

Thank you so much for believing in this project! Your support means everything, and I can’t wait to share this story with you all.

How funds will be used:

All funds from this fund will go directly towards the project, none will go to me. I will use the money to purchase paper, the markets I need, the ISBN, and any other art costs that come up. Any money left over will go towards the kickstarter, making it cheaper to get the manga and other rewards.

Website: www.rodgelebot.com

Deviant Art: https://www.deviantart.com/whitereaper123

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@thewhitereaper6142?si=qvPhatTuLyBM0Z2F