We’ve learned that the Kickstarter-funded anime, Under the Dog, has parted ways with developer Creative Intelligence Arts. The production will now be headed by Kinema Citrus, the original production company behind the project.

The reasoning behind Creative Intelligence Arts and Kinema Citrus parting ways appears to be a difference of opinion over the project’s future. Kinema Citrus says:

“The result of such considerable and continuous discussions and negotiations between both sides incarnated in the form of the constructive departure of the CIA people from the UTD project and the meaningful establishment of a new UTD creative team mainly led by KC.”

They continue by mentioning the production will ramp up around the middle of this month:

“Although a brief preparation is still necessary and a full-fledged operation by the new UTD creative team is expected around mid-February, in the meantime we will stay in touch with you by regular updates and FAQs which we are preparing right now.”

Under the Dog is a promising new anime series by headed by Masahiro Ando (Ghost in the Shell, Fullmetal Alchemist) and penned be Jiro Ishii (Time Travelers, Zero Escape). The Kickstarter was meant to fund a pilot for a potential series, which the studio is hoping to seek funding for later.