Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 118 Bright Scarf

Due to the recent discussions and brainstorming, Seven in this world has undergone significant changes.

For example...

The content is more like a combination of Eddie and Gauss.

As a civilization observer, I came to Earth in a civilian capacity, and my main job is to resolve the problems faced by humans affected by various cosmic energies.

Some of the enemies are aliens, some are affected cyborgs, some monsters, and some man-made objects from outer space.

——For example, Jingu Bridge.

Gu Ming will not let such a classic character as Jin Guqiao disappear.

As for Manatsu Long, Gu Ming also provided a certain degree of training, requiring him to express a sense of agility through body movements.

This is the only way to show that during filming, the character is observing rather than slacking off.

As for the image, Gu Ming did not raise any opinions because the final decision lies with TBS.

Originally, Narita Toru created an image with completely reversed colors, with a silver body and red shoulder armor, which was completely opposite to the image that later became popular.

TBS directly rejected this idea and changed the image design to the more familiar white shoulder armor and red body.

Gu Ming couldn't tell which was better. Perhaps if Narita Toru's plan had been adopted historically, the final result might have been more popular.

There is no work arrangement today, so Gu Ming has a rare day of free time.

Mantani hadn't yet finalized the basic design for the project, and Narita Toru hadn't yet nailed down the image. On the Toei side, Nikamoto Tatsumi had done a decent job and had even established a good relationship with Fuji Shusuke.

Gu Ming, on the contrary, became a big idler.

After much deliberation, Gu Ming decided to go and meet Shotaro Ishimori.

After calling in advance and learning that Shotaro Ishimori was at home, Gu Mingcai went to visit him.

Shotaro Ishimori did the same thing as before, making several human body shapes based on Gu Ming's design.

This is much more convenient than a bare body, and even the changes in muscles can be used as a reference.

"Come to think of it, Mr. Onodera, you don't have any concrete ideas yet?"

"This kind of thing is not that easy. It's not impossible, but I'm just not very satisfied."

Ishimori Shotaro paused and explained, "I haven't come up with a design I'm satisfied with, so I can't show it to others."

After a pause, Ishinomori Shotaro suddenly leaned in closer and said, "Come to think of it, I saw a Toei production on TV a few days ago. In that judo TV series, Furuya-kun's name was listed in the cast! It was quite surprising to see it for the first time."

Gu Ming spread his hands and said, "As a formation master, I will go wherever I am needed. I have a business partnership with Toei. If you need me in the future, I will be there anytime."

Shotaro Ishimori nodded slightly.

He doesn't understand the twists and turns in filming, after all, he is a cartoonist.

But when he heard that Gu Ming and Toei were collaborating, Shotaro Ishimori thought that this was quite convenient.

After all, the Masked Man K project he is busy with is also a Toei project!
Thinking that since they all had connections with Toei, Shotaro Ishimori revealed some inside information.

"Actually, what I'm busy with has something to do with Toei. It's a Toei project, but I'm not in a position to say it out loud yet."

Ishimori Shotaro twirled his pen and said, "This is a modified human, and their appearance is different. I wonder what Furuya-kun thinks?"

"What ideas can I have? I don't understand image design." Gu Ming said: "I don't understand styling. I just said it casually. If I'm wrong, please don't mind, Mr. Onodera."

He changed to another pen and sketched something casually.

Shotaro Ishinomori took a look and couldn't help but gasp.

Gu Gujun...your drawing is so ugly!
However, this stick figure style does have some merits; at least the spirit is still very much there. "After all, I'm not a professional manga artist, so I can't compare to Mr. Onodera."

Gu Ming put down his pen and said, "I think this is a good idea. Look, this cyborg, the breastplate, the clothing, the design is particularly clear, highlighting the key points of the figure. And there's also this, a streamer. So when it runs, the streamer flutters in the wind, which is very eye-catching."

Ugh!
Masked Rider's red scarf.

Shotaro Ishimori thought about it for a moment and suddenly felt that there was a way out.

"Not bad! I didn't expect that as a killing array master, you really have some creative ideas."

Shotaro Ishimori thinks that the designs of other parts are actually very ordinary, but this scarf is the finishing touch.

He could almost imagine a life-size hero fighting everywhere, riding a motorcycle, and how bright the scarf would be.

As for the color, of course, the most eye-catching red should be used.

Of course, Shotaro Ishimori wouldn't know.

It was he who proposed this design.

The planning of Kamen Rider took an extremely long time, and the image has changed many times. One of them even had a corresponding suit finished.

But everyone felt unsatisfied after watching it, so Shotaro Ishimori took off the scarf he brought with him on his bicycle and gave it to the actor.

This immediately caught people's attention and made Kamen Rider's producer Toru Hirayama exclaim in surprise.

A seemingly ordinary scarf can make the image stand out instantly.

Kamen Rider is a life-size special effects film with many enemies, so it is not easy to distinguish the protagonist from a large group of monsters.

It is this scarf that greatly increases the protagonist's recognition.

"You are not talking nonsense, you are clearly well prepared!"

Shotaro Ishimori was quite happy that the problem had been solved.

Gu Ming casually mentioned, "Speaking of image design, I actually have a job recently."

Gu Ming did not go into detail about Seven, but only briefly talked about the changed story settings and character backgrounds.

"I wonder how Mr. Shotaro Ishimori would design a character like this."

"Oh? This?" Ishinomori Shotaro smiled. "That's easy. Let me think about it... As a thank you, I can send you a copy of the drawing in the next few days and call you to pick it up."

Although he knew that Gu Ming might use it for commercial purposes, Shotaro Ishimori didn't care much about it.

He didn't take it seriously and just drew it casually as a draft. He didn't want to waste time and energy on it with the masked man K.

Gu Ming couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Therefore, Shotaro Ishimori provided a version of the image design for Seven!

Although it may not be adopted, and may even be completely inconsistent with the style, this kind of thing is quite interesting.

Even if it's just a sketch.

"We really should let Shotaro Ishimori and Toru Narita meet!"

Gu Ming thought that he should act as a middleman and build a bridge!

Shotaro Ishimori has designed the images of many Kamen Riders and has unique features in human figure design, while Toru Narita's favorite thing is to design aliens.

If they met, they would definitely fall in love with each other on the spot, and maybe even create a new work!

(End of this chapter)