Entertainment to the death, make a tokusatsu film that will crush the entire internet.

The Land of Light, Conference Room Number One.

On the projection screen, the last concept image slowly faded out.

He was a boy with spiky hair, wearing an orange martial arts uniform, and a tail coiled around his back.

"above,"

Yang Qian put down the laser pointer.

"This is the work I used to compare with Tencent Video's 'Saint Seiya'."

He paused, giving everyone some time to process the information, and then asked.

"Does anyone have any further questions?"

hiss--

The group exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes revealing shock and fervor in each other's eyes!

As industry insiders, they certainly know about the manga "Saint Seiya," and many of them are even fans of it.

The game features a Greek mythology background, Saint Cloth designs, a Cosmos combat system, and the core theme of fighting for the goddess.

It is indeed a top-tier comic IP with great potential for adaptation in recent years.

Tencent Video was able to acquire the copyright and announce an S+ level production.

It's clear they want to establish a strong presence in the world of action fighting games, and perhaps even redefine the genre.

As industry insiders, they had made their own estimates.

The adaptation rights fee for this work, plus subsequent production investment, means that Tencent Video's investment this time is definitely in the hundreds of millions.

Is it stressful?

Of course there are.

And now, Yang Qian has presented this proposal.

Chen Yi felt a surge of heat rush to his head.

"Director Yang."

Chen Yi's voice was excited.

"I think we can start right now! Immediately! Right now! Give me the proposal, and I'll organize my core team to work through the night on it!"

"Yes! Director Yang, our art team is itching to get started! The character designs and the battle scene concepts have so much room for creativity!"

The head of the art group also excitedly echoed this sentiment.

"The scriptwriting team requests early involvement in refining the world-building and character biographies!"

Yang Qian looked at the enthusiastic team and nodded in satisfaction.

This is exactly the state he wants.

"very good."

Yang Qian pressed his hands together lightly, signaling everyone to calm down.

"This animation will be a key strategic project for us this year."

"Chen Yi, you will be the chief director and assemble the strongest team."

He looked around at everyone: "There is no upper limit to the budget."

"If you need any resources, just ask, and they will be given priority."

"I have only one request: bring out your highest level of skill."

"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"

Chen Yi and all the key members responded in unison.

As long as we follow the plan provided by Director Yang...

So for a long time to come, all viewers will mention hot-blooded fighting.

That's the first thing that comes to mind.

……

Meanwhile, discussions about the anime adaptation of "Saint Seiya" continue to rise.

It's trending on social media.

#Saint Seiya anime adaptation#

#Penguin S+ Project#

#PegasusMeteorFistIsHere#

Topics like these remain highly popular.

The official Tencent teaser PV was only 30 seconds long.

But the Saint Cloth is exquisite, and the scene of Seiya throwing a punch is extremely realistic.

And the fleeting glimpse of the Twelve Palaces at the end is enough to get fans of the original work and casual viewers alike excited.

The comments section was even more lively:

"Holy crap! Tencent really went all out this time! Saint Seiya is getting an anime adaptation! And with an all-star voice cast!"

"I heard that the original author of the comic asked for an astronomical sum, but Tencent took it without batting an eye. As expected of Nanshan Invincible, they really have money."

"Hehe, the money that Tencent spends will definitely be earned back many times over in our game top-ups, membership subscriptions, and advanced on-demand viewing."

"Oh no, my wallet is in danger... I don't believe that 'Honor of Kings' won't release five Saint Seiya collaboration skins by then, given Tencent's track record."

"Penguin: Kid, are you going to buy QQ coins? No? Then how will you become stronger to protect Athena? (doge)"

"Speaking of which, why hasn't the Land of Light made a move this time? With their opponent unleashing such a powerful weapon, is Hikaru backing down?"

"Chicken? Have you forgotten the visceral, brutal combat of Pretty Cure? Forgot the healing power of Puella Magi Madoka Magica? Hikari gets serious, even she's scared!"

"Indeed, the Land of Light is very unconventional and cannot be judged by common sense. I bet five cents that Hikaru definitely has a backup plan, and it may be something we never thought of."

"But a shonen manga adaptation of the caliber of *Saint Seiya*... the Land of Light has never done anything like this before. Will they avoid the limelight, or go head-to-head? I'm so looking forward to it!"

"Don't forget that 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' is still airing, and there are also 'Nexus' and 'Pokémon' anime and games to operate... No matter how strong China's domestic technology is, there has to be a limit, right?"

"Avoid war? Is that still the Land of Light I know? Back when 'Basketball Boy' was so arrogant, 'Slam Dunk' directly confronted them!"

"Waiting for the Land of Light's response! I've already prepared my snacks and cola!"

……

Penguin Video, Animation Division Director's Office.

Wisteria elegantly sipped her coffee while browsing backend data and public opinion reports.

"President Zi, the level of discussion and anticipation across the internet has far exceeded our expectations."

The assistant couldn't hide his excitement.

"With a strong fan base for the original work, coupled with our high-standard production and promotion, many netizens who were not originally comic book readers have also expressed great anticipation."

"The related topic has garnered over one billion views."

"Yes, as expected."

The wisteria flower put down its coffee cup, its expression serene.

Given the rich history of "Saint Seiya" and Tencent's promotional resources, it's not surprising that this effect was achieved.

What she really cared about was the reaction of the Land of Light.

"Any movement from the Land of Light?"

There is no official response at this time.

The assistant replied.

"However, their fans and some industry insiders are speculating about how the Kingdom of Light will respond."

"The prevailing opinion is that they may choose to avoid the limelight for the time being, given that they do have a lot of projects on hand."

The wisteria flower let out a soft "heh".

Avoid the limelight?

Knowing Ah Guang as she did, she knew he wasn't the type to back down easily.

This is especially true in fields that are seen by outsiders as a direct arena for competition.

While Pretty Cure contains fighting elements, its core audience and style differ from Saint Seiya.

The success of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" was highly subversive and topical, making it impossible to replicate.

She didn't believe that the Land of Light could produce a work in a short time that could directly compete with an IP of the caliber of "Saint Seiya" in the realm of orthodox, action-packed fighting games.

"We will maintain our promotional momentum, highlighting our production standards and voice actor lineup."

"It is wisteria," the wisteria instructed.

"At the same time, we asked the project team to speed up the progress of 'Bakugan!'"

"What we want is not just the victory of a single work, but to build a complete industrial chain from animation to physical toys."

"yes!"

……

Tanuki Entertainment, Zhang Ming's office.

Zhang Ming, with his legs crossed, watched the lively scene on the screen where penguins and fans of the Land of Light were exchanging messages, and couldn't stop smiling.

"Fight! It would be better if they fought!"

He rubbed his hands together excitedly.

When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman profits!

Wait until the two companies are locked in a fierce battle on the track, consuming a lot of resources and audience attention.

Wouldn't this give Li Zi Entertainment's "Invincible Detective Squad" and its follow-up plans a chance?

He felt his strategy was absolutely perfect.

Both the Kingdom of Light and Tencent Video are behemoths; a head-on confrontation would inevitably result in mutual destruction, or at the very least, it would divert their attention.

And he, Zhang Ming, can take this opportunity to steadily develop in the tokusatsu idol field.

"Assistant Zhou!"

"Mr. Zhang, what are your instructions?"

The voice of the newly appointed assistant, Zhou Hang, came through.

"Let our online army add fuel to the fire on the Land of Light!"

Zhang Ming chuckled.

"They're stirring up trouble, saying the Land of Light is expanding its projects too rapidly."

"From tokusatsu to animation to games, our production capacity has reached its limit. We are simply unable to cope with Tencent Video's S+ level project, Saint Seiya. We can only choose to play dead or use other types of works to make do."

"It would be best to praise one while belittling the other, highlighting our Tanuki Entertainment's dedication to the niche market of tokusatsu idols and our competitive advantage through differentiation!"

Zhou Hang was silent for two seconds.

"Okay, Mr. Zhang, it's been recorded."

Do I need to set the campaign period and budget?

"You handle it! The important thing is to create a buzz!"

Zhang Ming waved his hand.

"clear."

Zhou Hang replied and turned to make the arrangements.

For working people, following orders is the highest form of professional ethics.

Zhang Ming is growing to like his new assistant more and more.

He has strong execution skills, doesn't ask many questions, and does whatever he's told to do. He's a model worker.

As for within the scope of compliance?

There's no such thing as completely compliant online marketing; it's enough to just do a little bit.

……

Office of the Land of Light.

After reporting on the various developments online, Su Xiaoran looked at Yang Qian with some concern.

"Director Yang, Tanuki is clearly stirring things up. The pressure is immense for the new anime series starting tomorrow in April."

Yang Qian smiled, picked up the slightly cooled tea and took a sip.

Avoid war?

How could that be?

Also, tomorrow is April 1st.

"Your Lie in April," "Kamen Rider Agito," and "Natsume's Book of Friends" were released in staggered shifts in April as originally planned.

As for the main course...

The planning and pre-production of "Dragon Ball" will proceed steadily.

At the same time, it's time to send our blessings to the viewers and partners who have always supported the Land of Light.

"Xiaoran."

"Yes, Director Yang."

"Notify the operations department that the new Vocaloid song 'Blessing' will be released precisely at midnight."

Midnight.

When April 1st officially arrives.

Many netizens who were still awake noticed that the official account of the Land of Light had updated its status.

There were no lengthy explanations or promotional gimmicks.

In a simple sentence: [To all those I've met and who have accompanied me: April, please take good care of me.]

Attached is a link to a newly released song – "Blessing".

I clicked on it out of curiosity.

Then, six distinctive voices joined in one after another, weaving together to create a grand chorus!

Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, KAITO.

For the first time, all six members of Vocaloid have gathered together to perform!

【

……

Eat well

Sleep well

Have a good time

Study hard

Have a good chat

Have a good argument

Living an ordinary daily life

Even if I can't cry

Even if you can't laugh

Even if unable to sing

Even if I have nothing

Even if I cannot love

Even if you are not loved

But I still want to live.

……

】

The melody and lyrics are filled with care for people of different identities and circumstances, appreciation for the ordinary daily life, and beautiful hopes for the future.

"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, a completely new Vocaloid! Hikaru has evolved again without us even realizing it!"

"Is this... a group performance by all the virtual singers?"

"Blessing...it's so beautiful and heartwarming."

"Hearing this on the first day of April felt like a complete healing experience."

"Never mind, the song's already on repeat! Nice to meet you in April!"

"Waaaaah, the corpse feels so warm."

"No, it's clearly a song of blessing, so why did I get teary-eyed while listening to it?"

"Ah Guang, you're such a bad influence, trying to make me cry in the middle of the night, huh?"

"Holy crap, the Vocaloid community is back! Hikaru is back with his amazing creative work!"

At the same time, in a high-end apartment in City A.

"I understand the logic, so why make me sing sweet songs?"

At this moment, Ado is still practicing the single given to him by Yang Qian, straining his voice.

Ugh, my throat feels like it's on fire.

Trilling your tongue won't work, shouting won't work...

Being a sweet girl is really difficult.