The 1990s.

The neon animation industry has developed from the early "transformation + girl" to "magic + girl", and has basically fixed the story setting of Mahou Soju.

At this time, a comic called "Sailor Moon" came out. It took "a beautiful girl wearing gorgeous clothes and fights evil forces" as the core of the story, and threw out a novel setting of "fighting beautiful girl".

I have to say, this is so attractive.

The beautiful girl with long blond hair, wearing a blue and white sailor uniform, shouting "I will destroy you on behalf of the moon" has not only become synonymous with the second dimension in the 1990s, but has also become the most classic anime with the theme of "magical girls"

One of the images.

There are only a few works that can compete with it, such as "Cardcaptor Sakura", "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" and "PreCure".

And once you step out of the neon...

Across the world, there are definitely many more viewers who know and have watched "Sailor Moon" than other works.

This shows the amazing influence of the work "Sailor Moon".

This is Wanbao Animation's first animation after entering Neon. Let's not talk about anything else. At least it will not have to worry about building a reputation.

As for the difficulty of production...

This is 2010, and an animation work from the 1990s, even if it seemed "miraculous" back then, is not so exaggerated now.

After all, technology is always improving.

This is also an important reason why Gu Miao chose "Sailor Moon". Due to the age, it is relatively simple to reproduce.

Of course, low difficulty = low cost!

The average salary of painters in the 1990s was definitely higher than it is now. Spending the same money, do you still want to accomplish the same thing?

Are you thinking about shit?

Considering the special nature of "Sailor Moon", Gu Miao feels that no matter which comic strip or TV animation comes out first, the corresponding production cycle will not be too short.

There should be no hope for this year.

We may have to wait until the first half of next year, or the second half of next year to see this work.

before this……

The first task of the newly established Wanbao (Neon) Division is to introduce the animation "Raising the Lightning" and the comic book "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf".

Negotiations have already been made for the Leisuden animation.

Through the animation broadcast of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf", TBS gradually tasted the benefits. In Ikeda's words: Since Gu Sang sincerely asked me to prostitute for free, then I will accept it with mercy.

What a deal!

Anyway, it’s a free-for-all animation. You can take it back and change the dubbing and subtitles before it can be broadcast. With such a low investment, you won’t lose money as long as someone watches it.

And will TBS's large-scale introduction of foreign animations squeeze the viewership share of domestic animations and cause a situation where "bad money drives out good money"...

Please!

They are capitalists! Haven't you heard the story of pouring milk into the river? Just make your own money, who cares about the life and death of others?

Don't worry about animation.

Even if the ratings and word-of-mouth hits after Lei Sudeng introduced Neon, this is not a problem for Wanbao Animation and TBS.

Anyway, Uncle Gu sells toys, and TBS broadcasts prostitution animations. What others see as a loss-making business, isn't it a "guaranteed profit without loss" business?

What Gu Miao is really worried about is actually the release of the comic "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" written by teacher "Nantong".

This is so abstract!

Regarding the production cycle of the first volume of the comic, the bottom line given by the company is that the manuscript will be delivered in two months. As long as the first volume of the comic is produced before the end of the year, he will be considered qualified.

"Two months?"

"You look down on people, don't you? I'm a famous tentacle monster. It's just a comic book, and it still takes two months?"

After saying these words, Teacher Nantong took several comic assistants he had just recruited and began a retreat that lasted about ten days.

After the retreat ends.

It includes the entire 10 episodes of the TV animation "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf", and the 108-page pre-printed version of the first volume of the comic was actually created by him.

Cheating, right?!

Gu Miao, who was far away in Neon and was rushing to meet the creators, received the news and didn't know what to say.

He had never seen such a monster before.

As far as he knows, even if an average cartoonist has an "assistant" to share the work pressure, it takes 5-6 hours to draw a page of comics, and he can submit about 15-20 pages of manuscripts a week.

What is the concept of 108 pages in ten days?

How could Gu Miao not be worried when she finished what others did in a week in one day?

On the one hand, I am worried about Teacher Nantong's physical condition, and on the other hand, I am worried that the quality of the work will be poor due to the speed.

fortunately.

The overall completion quality of the comic is pretty good. It is not that the quality of the drawing is reduced in pursuit of efficiency. The reason why Nantong draws so fast is actually because he "stays up late to make his liver burn".

"It's good to be young!"

When Gu Miao thought of her predecessor who died suddenly due to a liver attack, she told Ma Kui on the phone to take good care of Teacher Nantong and not let him collapse.

Don’t abuse your body!

It took a lot of effort to find a cartoonist. If he died suddenly after staying up late and there was no substitute, wouldn't Wanbao Comics be sent to him?

certainly……

Teacher Nantong's approach of "taking care of the boss is my father and the company is my family" is worthy of praise. At the very least, everyone in the company should feel the power of example.

"He is a candle, burning himself desperately just to light up the future of the company! He is a warrior, not afraid of difficulties..."

In the Wanbao Group's internal communication group, Gu Miao posted a short essay in the name of the President's Office, trumpeting Teacher Nantong's touching story of "delivering the manuscript in ten days" and calling on all employees to learn from him.

Just for show!

Although it is hypocritical and perfunctory, if you use it once in a while, the effect is quite good.

For example, after Gu Miao's short essay was published, the company group was immediately flooded with "teary" expressions, and the cohesiveness increased sharply.

Okay, this is fake...

Gu Miao did write a short essay and posted it in the company group, but he did not see the reaction of the company employees after seeing it.

Because the meeting has begun.

The "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" animation creators' meeting hosted by TBS was held in a hotel in Kyoto.

There were more than 300 animation fans who came from afar. Many of them were parents with their children, as well as animation enthusiasts wearing various cosplay costumes.

These are core fans.

For them, the biggest surprise at this "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" animation creators' meeting was undoubtedly the special episode of "Odd World War" announced by Gu Miao.

By the way.

The production team prepared about 100 "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" plush dolls in advance for this meeting as gifts for fans.

Gu Miao thought it was enough.

Unexpectedly, the fans at the scene were so enthusiastic, and there were so many people coming, that the 100 plush dolls were distributed quickly.
Chapter completed!