Anime rating game

"I understand. Let's schedule the voice actor selection for the Dragon King for the weekend after next. Before that, let's hold an internal audition next Saturday."

“I can get it done faster on my end,” Eiji Nishimura added. “Since Kaguya-sama only has 12 episodes, if we need to hold an audition, we can do it this Sunday, which is the day after tomorrow. But I still have to ask, can’t we really get the actual voice actress to come and do the voice acting?”

"Eh......"

Masamune sighed softly:

"Let me give you an example. For instance, Chika Fujiwara herself is really looking forward to the anime and wants to do the voice acting. Dancing and singing are no problem for her."

“From our perspective, it’s more interesting for the performers to go on stage themselves, and the response will definitely be greater.”

"However, her family absolutely disagreed, believing that using her real name to obtain superpower rewards was the limit of what they allowed. If Fujiwara Chika were to perform on stage, it would affect her family's reputation and her future development."

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Eiji Nishimura paused for several seconds, then suddenly realized what was happening and raised his voice slightly:

"President, are the character settings in this anime all true?"

"It's true." Masamune looked surprised, not understanding why he was suddenly so surprised.

"Is Fujiwara Chika really the great-granddaughter of the former prime minister?"

"They all have the same surname, didn't you check?"

"Uh... Fujiwara isn't a rare surname these days. I thought it was just a setting, but it's actually true. Such a family, yet such a personality. I've thought about it, but subconsciously I felt it was impossible."

If that's the case, it's indeed not suitable to have the person in question do the voiceover.

After all, doing voice-over means participating in subsequent promotions.

Since she doesn't show her face, any discussion about her family background will only be on a small scale.

On the contrary, it will definitely escalate, and all sorts of opinions will emerge.

Of course, the Fujiwara family may have had other considerations as well.

There's often a herd mentality when it comes to voice acting for animation. If one person refuses, others will likely follow suit to avoid feeling left out.

"In that case, our Kaguya production team will hold an internal audition the day after tomorrow."

"As for the official voice actor selection, we'll schedule it for next Wednesday to give us more time to prepare."

"Sure." Masamune nodded slightly. "Do you have any recommendations for the main characters?"

"Absolutely not."

Eiji Nishimura chuckled involuntarily, and said in a slightly disappointed tone:

"Before today, I always thought that the person in question would be asked to do the voice acting, and the voice I imagined was that of the character himself."

"However, since the person in question cannot come, we must find a voice actor who is the most suitable for the role."

"Pity..."

"Yes." Masamune also sighed softly.

The people involved on the Dragon King's side really don't have time, but here, it's truly a pity.

The person in question clearly wanted to come, but their family disagreed.

"Actually, as long as Fujiwara Chika can come and do the voice acting, I'm confident I can persuade Shinomiya Kaguya and Shirogane Miyuki, and Ishigami won't be a problem either. They actually refused because they heard that Fujiwara Chika couldn't do voice acting."

"President..."

Eiji Nishimura said nothing, but looked at Masamune with anticipation.

"Even if you look at me like that, it won't do any good. The family of the person involved doesn't agree. If you can persuade the Fujiwara family, you can leave the task of persuading everyone else to me."

Seeing this, Watanabe Hayato slowly spoke:

"I can accompany the president to overcome the difficulties, but this matter itself can only be handled by the president himself."

Masamune remained silent. If the person in question were to provide the voice acting, the animation itself would likely be of higher quality.

However, judging from the current situation, Kaguya's highest rating is only 4 stars, and it will be difficult to break through that level no matter how well she performs.

Even without contacting the parties involved, the rating would only be half a star lower at most, but four stars should be a certainty.

Is it necessary to "force" an improvement of half a star?

"What good would it do if I got involved? I'm not familiar with the Fujiwara family."

"President..."

Seeing the expectant looks on their faces, Masamune sighed helplessly.

"Alright, I'll make a call later. Tonight, you'll come with me to visit the Fujiwara family for one last effort, to try and fight it out one last time. If that still doesn't work, we'll hold the internal audition as scheduled the day after tomorrow."

Speaking of which, half a star is quite important.

For someone like me who has many opportunities to gain superpowers, whether it's 4 stars or 4 stars is completely irrelevant.

But for the person involved, the opportunities are limited.

Chapter 302 The Difference Between Dreams and Career Planning

"President Hayase, over here!"

Upon seeing the two get out of the car, Fujiwara Chika immediately came to greet them.

“My mom is so hard to talk to. I’ve been trying to persuade her these past few days, but she’s so eloquent. No matter what I say, she can easily refute it and I can’t find a single flaw.”

"When I heard that President Hayase was coming to visit, my mother was quite happy. However, although I didn't say why you were coming, she probably already guessed."

"It all depends on you guys this time, I'm out of ideas."

Masamune seemed to be deep in thought. As a diplomat, her mother was certainly eloquent.

Judging from her appearance, her mother held a higher status in the family than her father.

Of course, this also means that as long as you convince her mother, it's equivalent to convincing her whole family.

All we can say is that we'll do our best.

Welcomed into the house, Masamune met not only Fujiwara's mother, but also her father and two sisters in the bright living room.

The mother and her three daughters all have pink hair and look very similar, as if they were made from the same mold.

In comparison, Fujiwara's father had a rather ordinary appearance.

"This is Mom...this is my older sister Fujiwara Toyomi, and this is my younger sister..."

"Hello, I am Masamune Hayase, the president of Musashino Animation Company."

"Oh...? Masamune-kun introduced himself as the president of an animation company?" Fujiwara's mother looked at Masamune with interest. "If you're here to find Chika to do voice acting, you don't need to say anything."

What a bad start!

Masamune and Watanabe Hayato exchanged a glance simultaneously.

Even so, I had already made considerable mental preparations before I came.

"Actually, we just came to say hello."

"After all, the anime currently in production this season will also briefly describe some of the Fujiwara family's background, in addition to Fujiwara Chika herself."

“That’s not a big deal.” Fujiwara’s mother shook her head slightly. “There’s nothing that can’t be said. As long as it’s not a malicious joke, it won’t have a big impact even if it’s discussed online.”

"After your animation is finished, we hope you can let us watch it before it airs."

Fujiwara's father then spoke.

Compared to the imposing aura of Fujiwara's mother, he seemed somewhat weak and gave off a very approachable vibe.

"Of course, we will definitely visit again before the animation airs."

Realizing that Masamune had completely missed the point, Fujiwara Chika clenched her right hand and shook it twice, subtly signaling him to get to the point quickly.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Masamune asked:

What are your thoughts on the quarterly evaluation mechanism in space?

"The deity must be a shut-in."

Fujiwara Chika finished speaking without hesitation, and then continued to speak at length:

"Two years ago, I even made a bet with Kaguya-kun that a new era of superpowers for everyone was coming."

"But who would have thought that the only project evaluated would be animation?"

"Although I don't dislike watching animation, this project is too niche, the community itself is not big, and in the past, I would also be discriminated against by adults."

“In the past two years, this situation has improved, but after all, it is animation. The production difficulty is inherent, and it is impossible for everyone to participate.”

"In the end, it is still a game for a few, a monopolized privilege. The idea of ​​everyone having superpowers is just a gorgeous but unrealistic dream."

Fujiwara Toyomi smiled and nodded, then said:

"Actually, I've also thought about starting an animation company, but after counting, there are only a few companies that can get rewards every quarter."

"Many newly established companies, despite having ample funds, produce animations that receive low ratings."

"Previously, I thought that as time went on and production experience increased, high-rated animations would follow one after another."

"In reality, many companies continue to produce garbage animation, are punished every quarter, and yet continue to churn out garbage. Although there has been some improvement in production, the ratings have remained completely unchanged."

"What is your opinion on this, Mr. Masamune?"

I sat and watched.

Although he really wanted to say he didn't know, Masamune still analyzed it carefully, saying as he thought:

"Ability and ambition are not mutually exclusive."

"It is not uncommon for people to aspire to be number one in the world, but in reality, they are all talk and no action, ambitious but lacking in ability."

"Moreover, when laymen instruct experts, the final product will be of mediocre quality."

"Is that so?" Fujiwara Toyomi looked Masamune up and down and said with a smile, "But according to my investigation, before the evaluation system in the heavens appeared, Mr. Masamune did not like watching anime. His essay scores were always mediocre, and his writing ability could be described as terrible."

"In other words, based on his experiences from childhood to adulthood, Mr. Masamune should not have the talent to produce a super popular anime every season."

Masamune fell into deep thought. Many people must have investigated him, but they even investigated his essay scores and personal preferences. It seems they must have known about him a long time ago.

Last year or the year before? Not surprising.