Full-time cartoonist - #385 - Chapter 381

“Filming a TV series?”

“Well, the editor-in-chief is very moved.”

Xiang sat in front of Higashino Hibiki and took a sip of tea. The weather has been extremely hot recently, and it’s time for an editor like him who needs to travel back and forth to endure hardships.

“Which TV station is Editor-in-Chief Tanaka optimistic about?”

There are not as many TV stations in Japan as there are in China. There are only five TV stations: Fuji TV, TV Asahi, TV Tokyo, TBS TV and Nippon TV.

However, the competition is also quite fierce. Before the 1980s, TBS was firmly in the lead in ratings, but after the 1980s, Fuji TV emerged, and then in 2000, TV Asahi confirmed its ratings advantage through reforms.

Except for TV Tokyo, which has always been at the bottom, it is you who sings and I appear on the stage, and no one is convinced.

Therefore, except for TV Tokyo, the production standards of several TV stations are almost the same, and they all have experience in adapting workplace comics. As long as they are sincere, I believe that ace works such as “Hanzawa Naoki” will not be bad.

“The editor-in-chief said that there are rare things to live in. Just wait for the TV station to come to ask for cooperation.”

The results of “Naoki Hansawa” are getting better and better, so there is no need to worry.

“TBS TV station has declined from the top spot to fourth place. It definitely wants to use a national-level TV series to avenge its past and stabilize its ratings. Otherwise, it will have to stand shoulder to shoulder with TV Tokyo.”

“After the first phase of successful reform, TV Asahi has a higher vision. Last year they launched the “Second Phase of the Society-wide Change Promotion Movement” and formulated a plan to stabilize the average ratings of prime time and evening hours at more than 13%, and the overall daily average The goal of stabilizing the ratings at above 8% is now in great need of a shot in the arm. “

Hibiki nodded silently. He actually preferred to cooperate with TV Asahi. His comic book animation has always been broadcast on Asahi. The two parties have cooperated happily and there has been no disagreement.

But in the end, we still have to start from the interests.

“Fuji TV’s operations are diversified, and departments outside its main business account for a high proportion of revenue. Because of this, Fuji TV’s advertising revenue continues to decline.”

Fuji TV and Shueisha have a very close cooperation.

“Arale”, “Dragon Ball”, “One Piece”, “Oolong Police Station” and other comic-book animations are all broadcast on Fuji TV.

“Every TV station has needs. As long as the editor-in-chief lets the news go, a lot of people will come forward. Teacher, please think about the needs. As long as they are not excessive, they can be met.”

“That’s a really good time.”

“Actually, it’s because the teacher’s “Naoki Hansawa” is very good. Excellent works are worth fighting for. If it were ordinary comics, no one would pay attention to it.

Comics like “Hansawa Naoki” will always have a top-notch status.

It was the first time Mr. Tori Akino drew a workplace manga, and he already had the style of Mr. Fumi Shibamon. “

“Thank you,” Higashino Hibiki bowed slightly, “Thank you, editor-in-chief. It was really hard to find so much information.”

“No, this is my duty.”

…

Japanese TV dramas are produced independently by television stations and then broadcast.

That is, the combination of production and marketing.

The production department of the TV station can independently complete everything, whether it is TV series, variety shows, reality shows, or educational popular science programs.

The editors of the TBS Television Production Bureau received a request from senior management to write a TV series script for the popular manga “Naoki Hansawa”.

“Isn’t “Naoki Hansawa” only serialized for 11 episodes? Mr. Yatsu, is our TV station about to produce a TV series?”

This time the script adaptation of “Naoki Hansawa” was directed by creative editor Hiroyuki Yatsu.

He was silently reading “Naoki Hansawa” when assistant editor Hiroshi Yamamoto nudged him and asked.

“Why do you care so much?” Hiroyuki Yazu frowned. He was fascinated by “Naoki Hansawa” but was interrupted, which made him very dissatisfied. “Do your job well.”

“Yes.” Yamamoto Hiro nodded reluctantly.

…

“What an exquisite design.”

The more I watch “Hanzawa Naoki” Hiroyuki Yatsu, the more frightened I become.

The concept of this comic is much higher than other works of the same type.

The inferior overcomes the superior, the weak overcomes the strong, pays attention to resistance in the workplace, and pursues one’s own value.

The story connection is smooth and natural, the narrative rhythm is very compact, and the drama is full of tension. He finished the 12 episodes in a short time. It is a standard form of problem-solving and problem-solving.

“This workplace comic is really excellent, but…”

“Naoki Hansawa” is more like a TV drama script than a workplace comic.

The movements and expressions of the characters, the rhythm of the work, and even the use of light and shadow are all similar to the style of TV dramas.

Tori Akino’s professionalism is not inferior to that of major directors.

In Yatsu Hiroyuki’s view, “Naoki Hansawa” is a natural TV series, and Mirai Tori Akino is also a talented director and editor.

As an editor, all he needs to do is follow Xiao Gui and Cao and follow Niao Qiuye’s future ideas.

“Is this his first workplace comic? What an amazing talent!”

He saw the latest episode 12, where Naoki Hansawa revealed the inside story of Nishi-Osaka Steel to reporters to help the lonely old man find his family in the village.

Although he obtained Dongtian’s address, the corresponding leakage of bad information also caused dissatisfaction among the top management of the head office.

The 500 million loan was exposed, attracting the attention of senior officials. Ogizeng made external arrangements for punishment, and Banzawa was also included in the list of punishment. In fact, the gain outweighed the loss.

“This is a return gift. Thank you for lending me something that money cannot buy. Mr. Banze, you are a fool, but you are also a first-class banker.”

Komura passed away after being reunited with his relatives in his last days, leaving this letter and Higashida’s address to Naoki Hansawa.

Hanzawa Naoki choked up when he saw the letter. He gained spiritual communication with Xiao Cun.

It is a very stupid thing to exchange information with the media about the 500 million loan and put yourself in a difficult situation.

But this is also the belief he has always pursued, the relationship between people.

“Banks should not lend umbrellas on sunny days and withdraw umbrellas on rainy days.”

“The comic once again implemented the core idea, which really moved me and made me sigh.”

Hiroyuki Yatsu was deeply impressed by this plot.

Although “Naoki Hansawa” is a commercial comic and is also a great drama after adaptation, it also contains humanistic care.

Such a comic deserves his serious and responsible adaptation.

“It’s just…” Hiroyuki Yatsu looked at the half-human-tall “Weekly Youth Jump” with some embarrassment, not knowing where to put it.

There are 30 comics serialized at the same time in “Weekly Youth Jump”. Each comic has more than 20 pages, which is thicker than the more than 400 pages of Shōnen Jump.

Stacking 12 issues together is really a headache.

“The quality of the paper is also very poor. It would be nice to issue a separate volume sometime.”

…

The morning work was over and it was time for lunch break. Hiroyuki Yatsu went to the cafeteria to eat and met director Katsuo Fukuzawa.

This is the ace of TBS. Many high-quality TV series are produced by him. Hiroyuki Yatsu has collaborated with him on many occasions.

“Director Fukuzawa, are you in charge of “Naoki Hansawa”?”

Hiroyuki Yatsu was very curious and followed Katsuo Fukuzawa with a dinner plate.

“Who told you?” Katsuo Fukuzawa asked curiously.

Yatsu Hiroyuki flattered him, “This comic is very exciting, and you are the only one who can do it for tbs.”

Katsuo Fukuzawa couldn’t help but smile.

“I also hope it’s me, but so far, our TV station has not obtained the copyright and is competing with other TV stations.”

“Eh?” Yatsuhiroyuki was stunned. It turned out that it was just a matter of not having a single character.

He was eager to try it out and leave a stunning mark on his resume, but he hadn’t even started yet.

Yatsuhiroyuki couldn’t help but feel disappointed.

The more he understands “Naoki Hansawa”, the more he understands the possibility of this work, and he will regret it for the rest of his life if he loses it.

“What a shame.” He shook his head.

“Yes.” Katsuo Fukuzawa nodded, he was convinced, “I will exert more influence.”

“Then please.”

The two of them came to an empty seat and sat down. They stopped communicating and ate in silence.

Sitting on the seats next to them were the screenwriters under Hiroyuki Yatsu, talking non-stop.

…

“After three years at TBS, I’m still an assistant editor, alas.” Yamamoto Hiroshi sighed, “I obviously have outstanding abilities, but I can’t put them to good use.”

Colleague Ikeda said: “Isn’t everyone like this? There are even better teachers like Hashimoto, Ando, ​​and Yatsu above. If they don’t leave, we will have no way to rise.”

“That’s it!” Yamamoto Hiroshi felt sorry for himself, “It’s better to be a cartoonist or writer. Just write and draw some messy things, so that we can worry about adapting them.”

There is something pretentious about the screenwriting profession.

They looked down upon many adapted works and messed with them.

The novel has a starting point for online articles, such as “Records of Abnormal Creatures”, which are masterpieces that have been compiled from thousands of novels and have been recognized by the market.

However, the animation production is not as good as shit, and the screenwriter changed the plot into a mess, as if to show his own useless ability.

The big one is that there is an animated version of “The Three-Body Problem”, which is even more outrageous.

Liu Cixin’s carefully crafted plot was turned into a piece of shit.

The original story is not told clearly, the backstory is not revealed, and the plot is not advanced. Instead, it depicts Luo Ji who is different from the original. He is asked to hold a party and depict the greasy emotional line with Zhuang Yan.

The audience’s scalp was numb, and the screenwriter’s cleverness was really annoying.

“Isn’t this Tori Akino’s first time drawing a workplace comic? He was blindly pursued because of his previous achievements and asked us to adapt his comic. I’m really speechless.”

“That’s right,” Ikeda nodded, “How can a workplace comic drawn by someone who has never worked be a good work? If TBS doesn’t tap into our abilities and pursues inferior products, it will be finished sooner or later.”

The two of them grumbled constantly.

Katsuo Fukuzawa looked at Hiroyuki Yatsuki playfully.

Yatsu Hiroyuki’s face turned pale.

“snort!”

He made a sound, and Yamamoto Hiroshi and Ikeda looked over, too scared to say a word.

The two of them finished their meal quickly and fled in a panic.

Katsuo Fukuzawa tasted his lunch carefully, and said before leaving with Hiroyuki Yatsu: “It is sad to think too highly of oneself without ability.”

“I understand.” Hiroyuki Yatsu nodded.

After he returned to the production bureau, he communicated with personnel, and by the next day, Yamamoto Hiroshi and Ikeda were transferred to the sales department.

He couldn’t let incompetent people stay on the screenwriting team, especially after being discovered by others.

…

Time quickly came to July.

“After our team screened the works for the Akatsuka Prize, 22 comics were shortlisted. “

Yoshida Koji came to Higashino’s house and said to Hibiki Hibiki.

“Tori Akino-sensei, do you have time recently?”

Hibiki stopped drawing comics and raised his head, “I only have weekly serialization work here. It’s no problem to squeeze in half a day. When Toriyama-sensei and the others are free, they can start the review.”

He has been looking forward to the “Akaratsuka Award” judging meeting for a long time, where he can see comics with novel settings and collide with other teachers’ ideas.

“Okay.” Yoshida nodded.

Soon, the time for the “Tezuka Prize” judging meeting was confirmed.

At the weekend, Hibiki Higashino came to Shueisha.

“Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Akino Tori.” Koji Yoshida was waiting for him downstairs.

“Don’t be so polite,” Hibiki asked him, “Is Toriyama-sensei here?”

“He’s on his way.”

After all, Akira Toriyama lives in the countryside and is not as convenient as Hibiki Toriyama.

“Then I’ll go in first.”

“Teacher, please walk slowly.”

Higashino Hibiki took the elevator and came to the door of the boy jump on the second floor.

He saw the tallest standing sign in Zhencheng and couldn’t help but be startled.

“Dream Eater” has mediocre results, but it’s actually qualified to be registered.

The posters on the wall are getting closer and closer to the era Higashino Hibiki was familiar with before, Luffy, Naruto, Kurosaki Ichigo, Sakata Gintoki, Sawada Tsunayoshi…

Zhencheng is the tallest among these people, and there is really no ranking.

He shook his head and entered the Shonen Jump editorial office.

Many editors stared at the door and started talking when they saw someone coming in, “This time it’s Mr. Tori Akino.”

“The “Akatsuka Prize” is really big right now, and teachers with extraordinary status are all here. “

“How terrible.”

The cartoonists who arrived first were waiting in the conference room for the judging meeting to begin.

Higashino Hibiki met Takahashi Kazuki again.

Takahashi Kazuki took a notepad and wrote and drew on the conference table.

Higashikata stood behind him, looking at what he had drawn.

“It’s very interesting.” He said after a long time.

Takahashi Kazuki was startled. He turned around dissatisfiedly and couldn’t help but smile when he saw it was Hibiki Toriyama. “It’s Mr. Tori Akino. You are really scaring me behind me.”

“Sorry, sorry, I couldn’t help myself.”

What Takahashi Kazuki wrote is a game setting, and the only things that need to be used are playing cards.

a~9 are set as power cards, 10, J, Q, and K are set as dragon cards, and the big and small kings are discarded.

After deciding which hand to take, both sides draw 5 starting cards. When it’s your turn, draw 1 card first, and then you can perform actions such as placing power, summoning and special summoning, attacking, and recycling in any order.

At the end of the round, your hand must remain at 5 cards or less. The player who summons 4 “dragons” of different colors the fastest wins, and the player behind has a round to catch up. If he can be successfully summoned, the two sides will first compare whether it is a solid-colored dragon and its level. Otherwise, the winner will be determined based on the sum of the scores of each component of the summoned dragon.

It looks a little complicated, but it’s actually very simple.

“Haha, I haven’t thought about it yet.”

Takahashi Kazuki, who is in his 40s, said with a shy smile.