Level-5 acquired Inafune's company, Comcept
After the controversial release of the Mega Man inspired Mighty Number 9, and the middling title ReCore, it seems that developer Comcept has been running into some financial concerns. And company Level-5 has bailed them out, purchasing Comcept, and making them one of their smaller developers, with a team of 15 people. This ensures that their upcoming title Red Ash will release, and that perhaps Level-5 will begin funding Inafune's junctures, rather than Kickstarter.