http://twitter.com/raito_kun
Looks like 2D animation is confirmed, for better or worse. The choice of studio isn't exactly appealing, but for what's its worth, Obari seems really excited and he's trying to get veterans in mecha animation to help make it suck less.
Has it ever worked, as in the director or other staff bringing in talented friends who bring in more talented friends to allow dynamic stuff despite limited budget?