Chapter 327 Discussion

It's just the title of the work and some concept drawings, which is just like that. Normally, it won't make these two-dimensional fans feel too much.

But Xia Yan's work is different.

After the broadcast of several animations that Dragon Country has become a god, such as Madoka Magica, Cyberpunk, Code Geass, and even the early To the Moon and Hana no Hana, Xia Yan's position in the hearts of Dragon Country two-dimensional fans is infinitely close to the god of this field.

Of course, this is just an exaggerated metaphor, but just like Miyazaki Hayao's new work in the parallel world, no matter what kind of work he creates, animation movie fans will look forward to it.

And from the titles and concept drawings of several new works announced by Xia Yan, the information of these works can be basically determined.

On the same day, these two-dimensional fans in Dragon Country started discussing.

"Bakemonogatari is about a boy walking around a few pretty girls. This poster is a school romance type work, but there are some monsters and strange phenomena in the poster, so it is a fantasy school romance work?"

"It should be a sure thing. Among Lao Zei's works, the only pure youth romance works are his early works with female protagonists, including the work Anohana, which has fantasy colors."

"I find it funny when it comes to the work of Youth Journey. Lao Zei, a person like him, actually wrote a female protagonist romance novel in the early days, and wrote it so delicately. It's really outrageous."

"Bakemonogatari, a strange name, but Lao Zei's works are already set to be fantasy romance masterpieces."

"Then this Tengen Toppa, the name is so long, just looking at the concept map, it seems to be similar to the first type of work of Code Geass It's a masterpiece! It's also a mecha battle type."

"The concept map of the work called Fullmetal Alchemist is also very interesting. Alchemy? Lao Zei made it into an animation as a combat element? I feel that it may not be interesting. There are too many works with magic, alchemy, and fantasy elements. It is difficult to create anything new. "

"That is, there are so many works of sword and magic, heroes and demon kings in the Dragon Country market that you can't finish watching them. Lao Zei may be really good, but this kind of subject matter is naturally not fresh. Even Lao Zei can hardly make any breakthroughs in creating such works. "

"Don't be so blunt. A lot of people said this about Magical Girl Madoka Magica at the beginning, but everyone knows the final result. As long as the creative strength is there, the wonderfulness of the work is It will not be limited by the subject matter. "

"The most boring work is Slam Dunk. To be honest, Dragon Country is not good at playing basketball. The countries across the sea are the basketball powers. Besides, it is hard to think that there will be any super development in the animation of this subject matter. In my opinion, after these four works of Lao Zei are really produced, the ranking of performance and excitement will be Tengen Toppa first, Bakemonogatari second, Fullmetal Alchemist third, and Slam Dunk fourth. "

"I think Bakemonogatari and Fullmetal Alchemist can be swapped. There is no doubt that Slam Dunk is the most boring. Basketball animation is simply a synonym for failure. If this work is not created by Lao Zei, I have no interest in discussing it at all. "

"Needless to say, these four works are definitely looking forward to Tengen Toppa. I used to be a hater of Lao Zei. During the Lelouch period I just turned from a hater to a fan. To use my previous words, Fullmetal Alchemist, a fantasy battle magic anime, is just a rehash of old stuff. It is unlikely that the work will fail, after all, the audience base is large, but it is impossible to achieve good results. There are at least 30 such animations in a quarter, and the fans are too divided. It is difficult for any work of this type to break through. As for Slam Dunk, the red-haired non-mainstream protagonist, the realistic ugly man style of the concept map, and the mentally retarded basketball theme, I would like to call them the three elements of failure. But considering that it is a work created by Lao Zei, I didn't say that the author's head must have been soaked in a cesspool to set it up like this. Lao Zei's popularity is here, and this work is unlikely to fail. As for wanting it to be a big hit, it's impossible. "

"You are worthy of being Lao Zei's former hater. Just two sentences can show that you are suppressing the release of your qualities. But I have the same opinion as you. Slam Dunk will definitely have the worst performance. Tengen Toppa can benefit from works with similar themes to Lelouch, and the performance will definitely be the best. ”

“You guys, they just released the names of the four works and the concept drawings of the works, and you have already made a final judgment on their performance after they are broadcast? You still think that Slam Dunk and Fullmetal Alchemist will perform the worst. Is it possible that you will be slapped in the face when the time comes?”

“Impossible, absolutely impossible. You want us, the animation novices, to analyze the ratings of Slam Dunk and Fullmetal Alchemist after they are broadcast. We certainly can't analyze it now without watching the works. But I can only say that Tengen Toppa, a mecha battle animation with a similar theme to Code Geass, can't be compared with basketball animation and toilet paper animation in another world. They are all works created by the same author. If the plot quality is at the same level, Tengen Toppa is definitely the best in terms of subject matter. "

As Xia Yan expected, after the news about several works was released, even for a short period of time, the popularity of Lelouch surpassing the highest record of Magic Circle was directly dispersed.

This is also Xia Yan's current position in the industry in Longguo.

As long as he does not fail in the future, each of his new works will be highly anticipated by millions of fans before it is released, and will become the focus of discussion among two-dimensional fans, which is equivalent to free tap water to help promote it.

This situation directly makes other companies in the animation industry envious and jealous.

Companies like these spend tens of millions to produce an animation, and they also have to spend money on publicity and GG before it is broadcast. In this way, only some two-dimensional audiences will have the slightest impression of the work because of these publicity.

Well, just like this, the proportion of TV audiences that can actually be converted in the end is actually not high.

But what's going on with Xia Yan?

Four work titles?

The four concept pictures directly caused millions of 2D fans to discuss it for a whole day.

Moreover, these fans did not just remember a general impression of these works, but they argued fiercely and passionately for a whole day based on the names and concept drawings of the four works.

Just like children, purely and sincerely discussing the boring question of whose toy is more handsome.

There is no reason. These people are naturally very interested in Xia Yan's works.

This is much more effective than companies like them spending money to fight GG.

It's so uncomfortable.

Such a comparison makes everyone feel quite unhappy.

Of course, this kind of thing is a double-edged sword. As long as Xia Yan creates two or three popular works, the backlash from fans will be huge.

Just like a famous star's popularity will collapse if there is any romance scandal, but no one cares about a third-tier star taking care of his three mistresses.

As long as Xia Yan creates one or two blockbuster works, there will be a lot of companies in the industry that are jealous of Xia Yan, adding fuel to the fire and publicizing the concept that Xia Yan has exhausted his talents and used junk works to make money.

but

Why don't you pounce once?

I know you're awesome, but jumping on the street once is not too much, right?

Not only did he not miss, he also set a new high record.

Just forget that Magic Circle was at its peak when it debuted, occupying the historical ratings record in the animation industry.

You, Xia Yan, can't find any other rivals in the Dragon Kingdom. You actually regard surpassing your past self as your goal to strive for.

Are there people like you?

While Xia Yan's fans are enthusiastically discussing his four new works on the forum, some of Xia Yan's peers in the animation industry are also complaining and accusing themselves of jealousy in bars, companies, and small groups.

At this point, the main line of work of Xia Tang Animation for the next long period of time has been determined.

After Xia Tang Animation announced the concept drawing and title of the work, in the following days...

Xia Tang Animation also announced investments in several works.

It's completely different from what everyone imagined.

The first season of Chemical Story has twelve episodes, with a total investment of 46 million.

There is nothing wrong with this investment. After all, it is about campus love and there are no warrior scenes with much money. This investment can completely produce high-quality animation.

Tianyuan Breakthrough Gurren Lagann has a total of twenty-seven episodes, with a production budget of 98 million

As everyone expected, the production cost of Tianyuan Breakthrough really exceeded the investment level of 4 million for a single episode.

Although it is not as high as Lelouch's investment of 5.2 million for a single episode, it is still.

It's normal for old thieves to be cautious. If you can save an investment of hundreds of millions, just save it. Besides, a single episode costs four million, so what scene can't be produced?

Next up, there’s Fullmetal Alchemist.

There is no indication of how many episodes there are in total.

However, the estimated production cost for the first season is twenty-six episodes.

Total investment, 1.6 billion?

ha? What is going on?

After seeing the level of investment in steelmaking, industry practitioners and fans were collectively confused.

Twenty-six episodes, 1.6 billion.

The production budget for a single episode is 6.15 million RMB.

What is this concept?

If this investment is indeed implemented, Steel Lian will be the animation with the third highest single-episode production budget in the history of Dragon Kingdom.

Are you kidding me?

I know that Xia Tang Animation makes money just by relying on one Lelouch. At least the income is more than ten digits every year, and this income will last at least for the two years when Lelouch was broadcast last year and this year, and then in the next five years. The marginal effects are diminishing.

But for such an exaggerated animation as Lelouch, the old thief only invested an average of 5.2 million in it.

Steelmaking

Directly based on Lelouch's investment, another million was added.

As for the fourth animation...

Slam Dunk.

Season 1.

People directly tell the truth.

Yearly series, fifty-four episodes.

Total investment: 260 million.

Basically, it's an investment of the same level of production as Lelouch.

When Xia Tang Animation announced these data budgets.

The entire industry is in an uproar at this moment.

The investment standards of Tianyuan Breakthrough Hehua Monogatari are considered to be high-level investments within the normal range.

But steelmaking and dunking

This investment standard is abnormal.

This is basically an investment aimed at the standard level of animated film production.

In animation, you get what you pay for. If you spend so much money, it will be directly reflected in the production screen.

and

The four works discuss not the total investment, but the investment level of a single episode.

This can be clearly seen.

"For the old thief, in his mind, the ranking of the four works is Steel Refining, Slam Dunk, Tianyuan Breakthrough and Hua Monogatari?"

"Leave aside Tianyuan Breakthrough and Hua Monogatari for the time being, the old thief is absolutely confident about the level of investment in Steel Refining and Slam Dunk. These two works will definitely have similar results to Cyberpunk, Lelouch and other works before he dares to produce them. This kind of investment. The investment standard is easily 200 million. Except for the old thieves, no one’s work has such profitability. If you dare to invest, you will lose money.”

"I don't understand."

"So, don't speculate about Lao Zei's thoughts. Everyone is guessing that Lao Zei is most interested in Tianyuan Toppa, but in fact, Lao Zei is most interested in Fullmetal Alchemy."

"The works that Lao Zei is optimistic about may not necessarily have strong performance!"

"Come on, as a creator, he must know his own works very well, and he will naturally invest in the works he thinks are the best. You don't believe in Lao Zei's level, but believe in your own guess?"

"I don't understand."

"Is Lao Zei so rich? These animations are all the first season investment amounts, adding up to 600 to 700 million. He said he would invest?"

"Who do you think Lao Zei is? His company has been making 10 billion in net profits in recent years. Xia Tang Animation does not raise funds, does not take loans, and does not go public, but its profitability is stronger than 90% of Longguo's listed companies. If Lao Zei is willing to list the company and do some financing and money-making, with his current popularity and influence in the animation industry, I don't know how high the stock price will be hyped."

"After all, it is a year's investment income. A company with an ROI of over 1000% is indeed a bit outrageous in the securities market, but Lao Zei should have a strong desire for exclusivity. Doing this is equivalent to listing the copyright of the work and diverting it, which he will definitely not do. "

"It's terrible. Lao Zei didn't say anything, but he said it all. I have a hunch that with his investment and his confidence in these works, Lao Zei will dominate the animation field again in the next two years."

"Need I say that? Which year did the animation produced by Xia Tang Animation not dominate?"

"The two original animations produced by Lao Zei's company before were a disaster. The first episode was rated below 8, and now it is rated below 7, and the ratings are not as good as the first season."

"Those two animations have nothing to do with Lao Zei, why talk about them?"

As the top streamer in the animation industry, Xia Tang Animation only announced the investment standards of several works, and the related debates of the four animations became a hot search tonight.

Xia Yan also shook his head when he saw this scene.

However, there is one thing that the fans said is true. The investment amount of the four works does represent the ranking of the four works in his heart.

But there is a subtle point that Slam Dunk and Fullmetal Alchemist are actually in the same position. The reason why the average investment standard of Slam Dunk is slightly worse is just because basketball animation is not as expensive as combat animation in production.

Investment, to a certain extent, the effect of additional investment is not so strong. Xia Yan is not meaninglessly pursuing perfect picture quality. It is good to be close to perfection. After all, money is not made by scratching.

Slam Dunk and Fullmetal Alchemist are two masterpieces. Anyway, they are all TV animations produced according to the standards of animated movies and theatrical versions.

After all, Xia Yan felt that those TV animations with poor picture quality in Yuan Qing's memory were a bit hot. Since they are presented in Longguo, he must make up for the regret in this regard.

After all, it is just a conceptual work that has not been broadcast. The popularity comes and goes quickly.

As time goes by, after the 20th and 21st episodes of Lelouch were broadcast, the topic related to Lelouch once again occupied the mainstream of the market.

In the 20th and 21st episodes, the mysteries of Lelouch, his father, and Mariana, Lelouch's mother who was supposed to be dead but has been lurking, are revealed.

In that cloud world, the struggle for power between Lelouch, CC, Suzaku, Mariana, and the coad and geass ability users of Lelouch's father, Charlu, ended in a dramatic ending.

In fact, there is a problem with this plot. With the power and status of Charlu, Lelouch, who has lost the Black Knights, turned the tables in the cloud world and killed both him and Mariana?

I can only say that arrogance is the original sin.

Their greater sin is that they are not the protagonists and do not have the aura of the protagonists.

Lelouch's father, Emperor Charlu, started out with six divine equipment and thought he was invincible in the world, but he was careless.

The plot is a little rough and abrupt, but the fanatical Lelouch fans have forgiven the inaccuracy of these details.

After all, we have seen it now, and everyone has noticed some inconsistencies in the plot in Lelouch's world, but who cares?

Everyone who is watching this animation now is watching Lelouch and CC. It is better to end the trivial matter of defeating his father and mother's conspiracy as soon as possible. Everyone wants to see the plot that Lelouch defeats his father, ascends the throne to become the emperor, and teaches the rebels such as the Black Knights a lesson.

So the ratings of these two episodes are 6.54% and 6.57% respectively. Not only has it not declined, but it has also been steadily rising.

And after Lelouch defeated his father, Charlu, and defeated his father and mother's conspiracy to merge everyone in the world into one and let everyone live in the illusory world created by their power, which is to say, a castrated version of the Human Completion Plan.

The story finally entered the final main line.

The chapter of the decisive battle between Lelouch, who became the emperor of the Bnitanian Empire, and the combined forces of his former partners, the Black Knights, and the enemy Schneizel.