Crossover Anime: The Heroine is in Trouble? I Take Advantage of the Situation

After lunch, Kondo left with a radiant smile.

He not only secured the broadcasting rights to Legal High at a very attractive price, but also accepted an even bolder offer from Seiji Fujiwara.

Subsequently, Seiji Fujiwara followed the same tactic, meeting with the heads of the two platforms and reaching the same cooperation agreement.

Ultimately, Legal High will premiere simultaneously on three online platforms. On the premiere day, two episodes will be broadcast back-to-back.

The platform needs to pay Genesis a hefty purchase fee based on the average number of views for each episode, with the fee increasing in tiers.

At the same time, Genesis will share all revenue generated from the show's pre-roll ads and new member acquisitions!

When Seiji Fujiwara showed the cooperation agreement to the film and television department manager and Ken Sakaguchi, the company's top lawyer, both of them were utterly shocked.

They simply couldn't imagine how the president had managed to get three platforms to willingly sign this "unequal treaty" in just one afternoon.

"President... how did you do that?" the department head stammered.

Seiji Fujiwara simply smiled faintly.

This is the benefit of knowing the pulse of the times.

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at the same time.

Inside a top-tier members-only cigar bar in Akasaka, Tokyo, the managing director of Toho Co., Ltd. is raising a toast with several television executives.

"Hahaha, that company called Genesis should be in a terrible mess by now, right?" He exhaled a smug puff of cigar smoke. "Trying to get into TV dramas? They should take a good look at themselves in the mirror! This is what happens when you don't follow the rules!"

"That's right. I heard they can't even find a second-tier actor, and all the investors have run away," a producer from Fuji Television sneered. "I think their project is about to be canceled. Seiji Fujiwara? A kid who writes animation scripts, does he really think he's a god?"

They clinked glasses and chatted, as if they could already see Genesis bowing its head in defeat, and Seiji Fujiwara slinking out of the television drama industry in a sorry state, celebrating their victory in advance.

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Backstage at a TV interview program, a seasoned commentator, who had just finished recording, was being flattered by the production team.

"Teacher, your analysis today was absolutely brilliant! The ratings have hit a new record!"

The critic smiled reservedly: "I was just stating the facts. Newcomers always have to pay a price when they try to challenge the old order. While Genesis was very successful in the animation industry, this time they were really too reckless. It's a pity about Seiji Fujiwara's talent; if he had focused on making animation, he could have gone much further."

He picked up his teacup, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes, but more so a sense of pride in his "accurate prediction."

Online, countless netizens expressed their regret, believing that the Legal High project is now completely hopeless.

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The headquarters of NikoNikoStream, AbemaTV, and HuluJapan, however, presented a completely different scene of excitement.

"President! This is insane! Since we posted the trailer for Legal High, our app downloads have surged by 30% in just 24 hours! VIP pre-registrations have already exceeded 500,000!"

"We're experiencing the same thing here! We've had to expand our server capacity twice!"

"The name Seiji Fujiwara is practically a guarantee of viewership! We made the right bet on this collaboration!"

The CEOs of the three platforms were so excited that their faces turned red as they watched the data pouring in from the backend.

They seemed to have already envisioned how, under Seiji Fujiwara's leadership, they would overthrow the dominance of traditional television stations and usher in a new era for online video!

A storm surrounding LegalAigh is about to break.

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It's 9 PM.

For Japanese viewers accustomed to their evenings dominated by television, this was an ordinary, even somewhat dull, time. Prime-time dramas on various television stations were airing either lukewarm or melodramatic storylines, with ratings steadily climbing their usual trajectory.

However, tonight, an undercurrent from the internet is impacting this seemingly solid dam with unprecedented force.

Countless young people, urban white-collar workers, and viewers long tired of traditional TV dramas simultaneously opened the apps NikoNikoStream, AbemaTV, and Hulu Japan. They all had one goal—

Legal High.

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Shimokitazawa, Hoshi Livehouse.

The stage lights in the basement were off, with only a huge projector projecting images onto the screen.

The members of the Unity Band, along with Ms. PA and Kikuri Hiroi, gathered together for the first time, with potato chips and cola laid out in front of them.

"Hmph, I'd like to see what that good-for-nothing scumbag can come up with." Ichiji Hoshika muttered to herself, arms crossed, but her eyes were glued to the screen.

“Exactly, songwriting is clearly a more promising career path,” Eliza Shimizu muttered, popping a potato chip into her mouth.

Ichi Nijika clasped her hands together, her face full of anticipation and nervousness: "A product made by Seiji can't be bad!"

The advertisement ended quickly.

The first episode officially begins as a highly stylized and rhythmic opening theme plays.

Everyone fell silent.

Just five minutes.

The entire livehouse fell silent, with only the machine-gun-like cascading lines from the characters on the screen and the crunching sound of people chewing potato chips.

When Kensuke Komikado, played by Takuya Arima, used his exaggerated, neurotic yet strangely handsome manner to refute the opposing lawyer in court with fallacies and heresies, Kikuri Hiroi spat out the sake in her mouth with a "pfft".

"Holy crap! This...this male lead is so despicable! But I love him!" She wiped her mouth, her eyes shining.

Even Yamada Ryo's perpetually icy face showed a rare hint of surprise.

The plot moves at a breathtaking pace, with one twist after another and memorable lines galore. Everyone is completely glued to the screen, losing track of time.

When Komekado, at the end of the first episode, delivered a brilliant courtroom performance, exonerated the young man accused of murder, and received a huge reward of 30 million yen before leaving in style, all the girls present couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

"It's...it's so beautiful!" Hongxia exclaimed first, her little face filled with excitement and admiration.

"The rhythm...the lines...it's perfect!" Ms. PA murmured.

Even the most stubborn one before, Ichiji Seika, had to admit at this moment: "...It is indeed somewhat interesting."

She said "That's interesting," but her eyes, which were almost touching the screen, had already betrayed her true feelings.

Eliza Shimizu's eyes lit up as she watched, muttering to herself with a complicated expression, "That damn Seiji Fujiwara... how come he's so good at even directing TV dramas..."

Immediately following, the second episode seamlessly transitioned into the next one.

The group was once again drawn into that bizarre and fantastical courtroom world.

When both episodes finished airing and the end credits rolled, everyone was still immersed in the story and felt a lingering sense of enjoyment.

"No...that's all?" Hongxia looked disappointed.

"Damn it! Why is it only airing one episode a week?!" For the first time, Xingge felt the urge to "release more episodes" towards the man she disliked.

"No, I want to watch it again!" Kikuri Hiroi had already picked up the remote control. "You recorded it all, right?"

They were completely won over.

That guy, whom they saw as a womanizer and a good-for-nothing, once again displayed astonishing talent in another field, in a way they couldn't comprehend.

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Meanwhile, in another luxury apartment in Tokyo.

Utaha and Eriri sat side by side on the sofa, and the giant screen in front of them had finished playing two episodes of "Legal High".

“Monster.” Eriri slowly uttered the two words after reading it.

His golden eyes were filled with complex emotions, including shock and a hint of jealousy as a creator.

“Hehe,” Shi Yu smiled, “I told you long ago, this is just something he can do with ease.”

Eriri bit her lip in frustration upon hearing this, but ultimately slumped back on the sofa without offering any rebuttal.

Yes, such a gap is like an insurmountable chasm, both despairing and fascinating.

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Akasaka, that top-tier members-only cigar bar.

The managing director of Toho, along with several high-ranking executives from the television station, were comfortably lounging on leather sofas, watching "Legal High" with complete nonchalance.

"Hmph, new actors, streaming online... that's laughable. I'd like to see what kind of garbage they produce," the managing director said dismissively.

However, as the plot unfolded, the smile on his face gradually froze.

The laughter and conversation inside the private room also ceased.

All that remained were Komekado's machine-gun-like, venomous lines echoing in the air.

When the first episode ended, the managing director's cigar fell onto the carpet, burning a black hole in it, but he was completely unaware of it.

His forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Chapter 131 Sweeping Away Everything, Seiji Fujiwara is No Good Person (3/3)

(The picture shows Mutsumi Wakaba)

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"This...this is a new actor? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" he exclaimed.

"This script...this pacing...this storyboarding...this is something a newcomer could produce!" The Fuji Television producer was deathly pale, his voice trembling. "How can Seiji Fujiwara be so skilled in television drama production!?"

Everyone felt a chill run through their bodies.

They couldn't believe that this groundbreaking debut was so excellent that it completely surpassed the quality of their television station's "prime time" programming, which they had poured all their resources into creating!

Immediately afterwards, the second episode began airing.

If the first episode brought them shock and fear, then the second episode brought them endless regret and despair.

They could clearly foresee that this drama would become a phenomenal hit!

And they themselves pushed this blockbuster product, along with the enormous commercial interests it represented, out of the market!

Not only that, they also have a blood feud with the creators of this blockbuster!

"hateful!"

Squeaks of suppressed annoyance echoed throughout the private room.

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Inside the office of the president of a major talent agency.

The president and several executives were also watching "Legal High." Their faces looked worse than if their parents had died.

"Bagaya road!"

The president slammed his tablet to the ground, roaring angrily, "Who! Who decided to listen to those idiots at Toho and reject Genesis?! Huh?!"

In particular, the A-list actor who was once slated to play the male lead is currently at home with his agent.

Watching the character that originally belonged to him shine on the screen in another actor's performance, he was filled with deep regret.

"It's over..." He collapsed to the ground, utterly dejected.

His agent looked ashen-faced and muttered to himself, "This is a chance to soar to the top!"

Those investors who had responded to the call and withdrawn their funds at the first opportunity were utterly astonished. Looking at this phenomenal drama that was clearly destined to be a massive hit, they had only one thought in their minds—

We will spare no expense, even at a loss, to re-establish our partnership with Genesis!

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Genesis Company, Film and Television Department Office Area.

Tonight, the place is brightly lit, and all the employees have gathered in front of the big screen to watch the works they created themselves.

From the very first minute, this place transformed into a sea of ​​joy.

"Hahaha! The performance of 16 Masang was amazing!"

"This dialogue is absolutely brilliant! No wonder he's the club president!"