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Utaha Kasumigaoka, who has had her work adapted into anime several times, is naturally familiar with it.

After hearing that the other party had suspended their creative work, Miyamori Aoi felt regretful for a while.

Then I heard that Kasumigaoka Utaha was developing her career as a producer.

That's great...

Miyamori Aoi looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Her long black hair cascaded down her back, and her fitted work clothes hugged her elegant curves, exuding an alluring charm.

Aoi Miyamori's goal is to become an animation producer, but she is currently in the early stages, working as a production assistant at the lowest level of animation production, and her job is basically no different from running errands.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, on the other hand, can start directly as an animation producer.

The difference between people...

"Miyamori Aoi... right?" Kasumigaoka Utaha spoke up, "Can I call you Nyanmori?"

“Of course.” Miyamori Aoi didn’t expect that Kasumigaoka Utaha, who seemed so cold, would be so easygoing.

Have you heard of "Mononoke"?

"I remember it was Professor Izumi's project." The image of a big red-haired girl appeared in Miyamori Aoi's mind.

"Yes, I spoke with the relevant people," Kasumigaoka Utaha said bluntly. "We've decided to appoint you as the production supervisor for this project."

"Huh?!" Miyamori Aoi's eyes widened. "Wait... I'm a newbie who only started my second year of work this spring! I haven't even learned anything yet..."

"You've received so much praise after only one year on the job, you've done a great job." Kasumigaoka Utaha paused, "And the person who recommended you is the company president."

"President?!" A gentle and elegant image flashed in Miyamori Aoi's mind, but she couldn't see the face clearly. What did the president look like again? She only remembered that he had a unique temperament and was gentle to people.

Kasumigaoka Utaha added, "The president's secretary believes you are capable of the job."

"President's secretary!?" Aoi Miyamori immediately pictured a smiling figure sharpening a knife amidst the black mist. "I... I'll do my best."

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself," Kasumigaoka Utaha comforted her. "Take it one step at a time."

"Okay..." Miyamori Aoi tried to dispel the terrifying image in her mind, "Um... what exactly should the production supervisor do?"

“Everything,” Kasumigaoka Utaha explained. “The one who creates the work is the supervisor, that is, the director, and the one who arranges the on-site work is the production manager, so you are responsible for all matters related to the on-site work.”

Miyamori Aoi felt a slight soreness in her shoulders, but also a sense of longing.

"The first thing to do is to arrange the overall schedule for the work. The specific broadcast date will be determined in a while, so just assume it will air on October 1st," Kasumigaoka Utaha emphasized. "The most important thing to consider is the post-production arrangement, which includes audio-visual mixing, post-recording, and editing. Work backwards from the final submission date. Then there's staffing. Confirm the storyboards, directors, and animation directors for each episode, and gather the key animators. The director will be responsible for character design, and the art production needs to be discussed and finalized with the director. I will also help with this. In addition, you need to prepare a work introduction and character relationship diagram for each department, and compile a list of precautions for the animation and direction teams... These are all initial preparations. Once these are completed, we can officially begin production."

Stars were already appearing in Miyamori Aoi's eyes, and she felt like her head was about to explode.

This is still in the initial stage?!

Miyamori Aoi felt as if she heard the shutdown music from her brain.

"By the way, go meet with Chuhai later to learn about the specifics of the project, discuss the schedule with her, and develop a strategy for the entire project."

"Okay...okay." Miyamori Aoi was completely dizzy.

There were also some unexpected events.

She originally thought that Kasumigaoka Utaha was the kind of producer who became a producer on a whim, with the help of other people in the company and the connections she had built up before.

It now seems that Kasumigaoka Utaha must have put in a tremendous amount of effort to become thoroughly familiar with all the job duties.

"Hmm..." Kasumigaoka Utaha opened the drawer. "Want some donuts?"

"want!"

Chapter 694 An Unsuccessful Start

“Um…” Miyamori Aoi said, holding the timetable, “I’ve made a rough schedule.”

Because she had never been to Hashima Island by sea before, Aoi Miyamori was a little nervous.

"Ah...ah...that...um..." Bo Shima hurriedly took the timetable. "This...oh...I'm sorry."

Miyamori Aoi: "Huh?"

The other person seems even more nervous than I am.

"Let me see." Iori Hashima casually took the timetable. "Hmm, a standard timetable. Nyanmori lives up to her reputation."

Miyamori Aoi hurriedly waved her hands, "No, no, no, I was just doing my job."

“This is Izumi’s first time directing. Although she has participated in the production of some works as an animator before, she doesn’t know much about the overall process, so I’ll have to ask for your guidance.” Iori Hashima handed the schedule back to Izumi Hashima. “Then I’ll be going now.”

"Huh?" Poshima looked at her brother for help, "But..."

“It’s not too late to come to me when there are problems.” Iori Hashima sighed. “I’m very busy right now. Sora Ao wants to turn the company’s virtual idols into a game, and I already have a lot of work piling up.”

Bo Island pouted, clearly displeased. "So you went on a date?"

“It’s about relaxing,” Iori Hashima corrected.

"Then at least invite fewer people!"

Iori Hashima retorted matter-of-factly, "How can you relax with just a few dates?"

Miyamori Aoi: "......"

She had previously thought those rumors about Iori Hashima were just prejudice.

I didn't expect Iori Hashima to be so... um... open and honest?

Of these studios, only Miyamori Aoi and Hashima Izumi remain.

Both of them were new to their positions and were momentarily speechless with embarrassment.

"Hmm..." Aoi Miyamori thought for a moment, "What are your thoughts on 'Mononoke', Director?"

"Eh?"

"It's about... what kind of work you want to create, what kind of emotion you want to express, and so on."

"Oh, this!" Hashima Izumi suddenly perked up. "Do you know Kyogoku Natsuhiko? At first, I wanted to create something similar, and then..."

With the help of the proposal, Aoi Miyamori gained a deeper understanding of the work she was about to create.

The enthusiasm for going out to sea to Po Island is also there.

“We had a good chat,” Kasumigaoka Utaha said as she arrived. “It’s time to set off.”

They set off together to meet the art director they had arranged to meet.

In the animation process, the art director is specifically responsible for creating the backgrounds.

Although both involve drawing, there is a significant difference between art that focuses on scenery and art that focuses on characters. Therefore, the art department involved in different animation productions is generally handled by specialized art companies.

Because it's used as background, the artwork rarely receives attention.

However, since the art direction usually occupies most of the screen, it has a great influence on the expression of the image and the tone of the work. Therefore, a good art director is quite important for a work.

Especially with this film, Mononoke, the art style is quite unique, making it very difficult to find a suitable art director.

Thankfully, there was Kobayashi Sora.

"So... I hope the background can reflect as much detail as possible, using murals and paintings to hint at the truth of the story," said Izumi Hashima, who had prepared her speech for a long time. "So I want Mr. Fukaya to realize this kind of art background."

"Is it an implication...?" Mr. Fukaya, who was over fifty years old, spoke slowly and deliberately, with a kind smile on his face. "There are still young people interested in this style these days."

As I sat upright on the boat, I said, “I kept thinking about what style to use to tell the story. I considered many different styles until I saw ukiyo-e prints. That’s when I felt that this was the style I should use!”

"I see..." Fukaya flipped through the proposal. "Do you know what the floating world is?"

"Uh..." Bo Island paused for a moment, "A floating world?"

Shengu smiled. "That's true."

“Live in the moment, enjoy the moonlight, snow, cherry blossoms, and crimson maple leaves, sing your heart out, drink sake, forget the troubles of reality, get rid of the worries in front of you, and stop being discouraged and depressed, like a hollow pumpkin floating on a gentle stream.” Kasumigaoka Utaha began, “This is what is called ‘Floating World’.”

“Asai Ryoichi’s book, 'Floating World Tales'.” Fukaya looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha with some surprise. “It’s really not easy for young people to read this.”

Wow, that's amazing... Miyamori Aoi marveled at Kasumigaoka Utaha's extensive knowledge.

“Actually, it can also be understood as a social custom.” Fukaya lowered his eyelids slightly. “Initially, it was for the entertainment of the masses, like swimsuit magazines today. In order to survive, many people would naturally draw those special themes. But what caused ukiyo-e to decline in the end was not the themes, but the development of printing technology.”

Hashima blinked blankly, looking at Kasumigaoka Utaha for help.

Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded slightly, signaling her to continue listening.

“I’m glad that young people like this style now.” Fukaya paused, “but if they want to use this style to make animations and ask me for help, I will refuse.”

Bo Island, unexpectedly, asked during their sea voyage, "Why?"

Deep Valley calmly replied, "Because you can't afford the price."

"Huh?" Miyamori Aoi had considered artistic pursuits or other reasons, but she never expected it to be so straightforward.

“Many people want to make animations in this style, but not many actually succeed. Each frame basically requires a lot of funding,” Fukaya explained. “Nowadays, animation production is very tight in terms of both time and budget. It is too difficult to make good ukiyo-e animations under these conditions.”

“At my age, I’m no longer interested in money, but the others are still young. Even if I lower my fee, the subsequent production costs will still be substantial.” The old man smiled kindly. “This style is very expensive. If you spend too much on art, you have to cut back on other things, and the final result won’t be very good. I’m almost at the end of my life, and there’s no need for me to participate in a work that would damage my reputation. What do you think?”

Production had just begun when a major art direction went wrong.

After Shen Gu left, the three remained silent for a long time.

The other party's reasons were so compelling that they were impossible to refute.

Miyamori Aoi looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha with concern.

Now... what should we do?

Chapter 695 Sudden Change

I was rejected with valid reasons and evidence...

Looking dejected, Bo Shima realized the naivety of her idea. "Um... Shiyu, how about trying a different style?"

“No need.” Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head. “Although making animation is a process of compromise, if you compromise from the beginning, the final animation won’t be any better.”

"But......"

"I'll think of something else." Kasumigaoka Utaha composed herself. "Go to sea, and you go back to finish the character design."

Character design is a common challenge in animation production.