Huaying's movements were not hidden from the outside world.
Of course, there is no need.
It is also for this reason that after the top management of Huaying announced the next animation plan to various departments, the big moves of Huaying soon appeared in front of everyone.
Anime Online Editorial Department.
"hiss-"
As a relatively well-known anime information magazine on Blue Star, the editorial department of Anime Online was undoubtedly the first to get the list of animation projects from Huaying. Even though Shen Yun had already prepared himself mentally for big moves from Huaying, he still couldn't help but gasp after receiving the long list from Huaying.
Is Huaying planning a rebellion
Oh, you said that Huaying is the local tyrant of Blue Star Animation Circle now, then it’s okay.
After the initial shock, the editorial department quickly regained its composure. Shen Yun put down the animation list and said with some emotion: "If it were any other animation company, I might still doubt whether they were just trying to fill in the numbers, but Huaying..."
Today, Huaying Animation has countless talents and studios of all sizes. Needless to say, Huaying's animation projects have always been of guaranteed quality, and there is no problem with production capacity. Without even this last shortcoming, isn't Huaying going to create a dynasty
"I'm sure."
"It seems that the coming year will be another bloody year."
"I have another question," the deputy editor-in-chief said, with a smile in his eyes: "Huaying Animation has established so many animation projects at once. Mu Suxing is not really going to be a hands-off boss and throw all these projects to other production teams of Huaying Animation, right?"
"Our question now is, with so many animation projects, which one will Muxuxing choose to personally take charge of?"
Luofeng Animation.
He Hongfeng put down the list in his hand.
The chaos of the past seemed like yesterday. As a rival of Huaying Animation and an old friend of Muxuxing, He Hongfeng was naturally happy to see Muxuxing's return. At this moment, he said to his assistant with emotion: "It seems that our Blue Star animation industry will be in turmoil again."
Although he said this, his face was full of undisguised smile.
As for the fans—
"Ahh! It's New Year's Day! It's New Year's Day!"
“Can so much food really exist? [Tears] Although I doubt whether this healing series is really healing, I’m going to rush ahead anyway. Now I want to fast forward to half a year later to catch up. It’s so lucky to have so much food released in one go. Is this the legendary heyday of painting and shadow?”
“I wonder which one the stars will choose? [Rubbing hands in anticipation]”
"I bet on 'Anohana' being a healing movie. If nothing else, just look at the title, the aura of a sea of knives is overwhelming. The dog thief must have done it himself!"
"It's too real to do it myself, but why am I actually looking forward to it?"
…
Painting and Shadow Headquarters.
Mu Suxing was not aware of the speculation and expectations from the outside world. Of course, even if he knew, he would not take it to heart. Today, his thoughts and wishes are no longer disturbed by the outside world. After assigning other projects to various departments of Huaying Animation, Mu Suxing's attention has been completely focused on "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng".
This is a novel that Mu Xuxing likes very much.
In fact, Muxuxing had the idea of making "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" into an animation a long time ago. Perhaps every adult who grew up in such an era has a youthful spirit and a world of revenge in his heart. Muxuxing is no exception.
What made him hesitate was the production format of the animation.
Although 3D animation is beautiful and grand, it lacks some of the unique ancient charm of martial arts. 2D animation may be able to retain this flavor, but the choice of overall style is difficult. So the inner world of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" was repeatedly put aside in Mu Suxing's heart.
Until my recent trip around the world.
The colorful and unique puppet show performed by the old man gave him new inspiration.
Yes, why not try hand puppetry
Mu Suxing didn't think too far ahead, such as reviving martial arts culture and promoting cultural heritage. For him, what attracted him was "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" and the puppet show itself. The former is the romantic traditional martial arts atmosphere and the rich artistic conception of classical poetry, while the latter is the production method of puppet show, which is completely different from ordinary animation, but can be called "fun".
For Muxuxing, who has produced countless animations, the completely unfamiliar puppet show is like a colorful, magnificent and fun new world.
As for more, such as reviving martial arts culture and promoting the cultural heritage of glove puppetry, it would be better if they could be taken into account. If they cannot be done, Muxuxing will not force it. As an animation producer, all he can do is to try his best to present the animation world under his control.
Picking up a pile of information on the table, Mu Xuxing turned around and walked into his own animation studio.
In the huge office hall, surrounded by a wide array of equipment, employees from the animation production team of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" were already waiting there in advance.
Looking at the familiar faces in front of him, Mu Suxing was a little surprised.
"Why are you all here?"
Indeed, they all came.
If it weren't for the wall clock that pointed to 10 a.m., Muxuxing would have almost thought he was in a dream, or that he had returned to the day when the animation production team of "is", the first commercial work of Huaying Animation, was established. Now, all the old acquaintances who were supposed to lead independent projects gathered here without exception.
"What are you doing?" Fang Lian yelled, "You are the only one allowed to start a new project, and we are not allowed to join in the fun?"
"That's right," Wen Feihang nodded in agreement, and at lightning speed, he flashed to the platform that was to be used as the puppet show set. He picked up the puppet on it and looked at it, while complaining: "You are ridiculous. You didn't even take us with you for such a fun thing!"
Dai Yuyan didn't jump as much as the other two. The girl nodded slightly, showing the respect and seriousness she showed back then.
"I came to see if there was anything I could help with."
"Me too."
"I'm just sitting around doing nothing anyway. I'm a little tired of doing regular animations lately, so I'd like to try this. How do I make this puppet move... Wow! It's moving! This little guy is so pretty. How do I make this kind of animation? Is it like a live-action TV show?"
"What about the weather effects?"
"How about borrowing rain-making props from the live-action crew next door? How about snow-making props?"
Seeing the people in front of him shouting and yelling at the equipment on the workbench without saying anything, Mu Suxing didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Okay, okay, I get it. If you are really interested, then come along."
After getting the permission from Muxuxing, everyone felt relieved.
"What are you waiting for? Arrange the tasks quickly!"
"Gogogo, I can't wait to start a new world!"
"Can I be in charge of Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng's Forbidden City? After reading the script, my mind is now completely occupied by the Sword God. I didn't know it at first, but now I realize that puppetry and martial arts are really a perfect match. Traditional martial arts and classical drama, just thinking about it makes me feel fun!"
Everyone started discussing the topic one by one, and as they discussed, they began to prepare for the script in their hands. The scene in front of them seemed to be a replay of the "IS" production team many years ago, so much so that Mu Suxing couldn't help but curl his lips slightly, and a smile with a hint of nostalgia appeared on his face.
Dai Yuyan put down the script and sat down next to Mu Suxing.
She seemed to be just drawing a storyboard script for the written version. Her eyes were fixed on the pictures she was drawing from beginning to end without blinking. Her voice was so low that it sounded like she was talking to herself, but it was just loud enough for Mu Xuxing to hear clearly.
"Senior... are you really planning to slowly retire?" she asked.
Mu Suxing was slightly stunned, a little surprised, but it didn't seem to be a surprise. Are all girls so perceptive? He thought, but asked in return: "Why do you ask that?"
No rebuttal.
Hearing the hidden meaning in Mu Suxing's words, Dai Yuyan's heart sank. For a moment, she couldn't tell what she felt in her heart. Her hands paused and her whole mood became a little depressed: "I just feel that the senior seems to be slowly losing motivation."
It’s like this "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" is actually his last work.
Mu Xiuxing neither said yes nor denied it.
He raised his head and looked at the old employees, or old friends, who were scattered in various corners, concentrating on their work. The confusion at first was suddenly answered unexpectedly. Because he intuitively felt that this would be his last work, he gave up the opportunity to plan his own independent animation. Did they also come to see him off for the last time
Mu Xuxing wanted to laugh, but a corner of his heart felt a little sour.
"Don't think too much." After closing the laptop in his hand, Mu Suxing picked up his phone and began to look up the experts and masters related to puppetry that he had contacted before. He told Dai Yuyan, "Let's talk about the future later. At least now, in my heart, there is still "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" that I can't let go of."
One year later.
This is a veritable dynasty of painting and shadow.
January.
The children's animation "Doraemon" was launched on the children's channel of Xingning TV Station, scheduled for the prime time of 8 o'clock every Friday. The blue and white fat man named "Doraemon" has since entered the dreams of countless children. Once the related peripherals are put on the shelves, they are sold out on the same day. Countless toy companies and stationery companies began to fight over the copyright of Doraemon.
February.
Asuma Sarutobi sacrificed himself in "Naruto".
Shikamaru, a member of Team 8 who was always afraid of trouble and whose fighting ability was not as good as expected, and who was not yet known as a "wise general" at that time, overturned the chessboard on the table and rushed to the battlefield in the dark night without looking back.
This world is unfair.
Some people are born superior to others, with unparalleled bloodline limits; some people carry tailed beasts, and can destroy the world and change the color of mountains and rivers with a wave of their hands and feet.
But this world is also fair—
Nara Shikamaru raised his hand slightly and threw the gray-brown wooden chess piece, then turned around calmly amid the successive explosions and the devil's screams.
Just calculate it properly.
—It’s not a bad idea to kill the devil.
“The most exciting battle of wits of the year!”
"After watching too many battle scenes in boys' comics, the battle of wits in Naruto is really eye-opening. The plot of this part is so well done. Asuma's sacrifice and Shikamaru's growth really made me cry. The chess piece throwing action in the final revenge battle is also so cool!"
“This is a battle of wits!”
March.
"Slam Dunk" is launched.
"I was slapped in the face by Huaying again..."
"Ah, it's great! I said that Slam Dunk couldn't just copy the formula of Prince of Tennis. I don't mean to say that Prince of Tennis is bad, but as far as sports animation is concerned, Slam Dunk is more like what a basketball fan like me would like to see."
"No more talking, I'll ask the coach to teach me how to play basketball right now!"
April.
Along with another April without Miyazono Kaori, there also came an animated film produced by Huaying, simply called "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day". The sunlight at dawn shone through the gaps between the leaves, falling on the tearful white face of the girl, and also on the bodies of her former friends who finally found her.
"Menma, I found you!"
This simple sentence instantly broke the defenses of audiences in countless theaters. The box office of the movie continued to rise, and the sales of related audio and video products soared.
"A truly healing movie."
"Is this Huaying's April? Wuwuwuwuwu, with Miyazono Kaoru in front and Menma behind, is Huaying deliberately making us cry for the entire April?"
May.
"Danganronpa" was released at the same time as its game of the same name, and Blue Star's game industry has since expanded into a whole new game genre.
In June of the same year, the first season of "Natsume's Book of Friends" was broadcast, and fans who were used to being stabbed were flattered: "It turns out that it is really a healing show..."
"Does this kind of heartwarming plot really exist? I'm starting to panic. Could Huaying have a trick up his sleeve? He first uses a warm and healing plot to lure people in, and then kills them instantly when everyone lets down their guard. Damn, please be a human being, isn't pure healing good enough?"
July.
"Dragon Ball" begins airing.
August.
The "Detective Conan" theatrical film, "The Phantom of Baker Street", which is known as the "dream linkage" with the Sherlock Holmes series, is released in major cinemas on Blue Star.
September.
The fans of the cartoonist who did not wait for the sword in "Natsume's Book of Friends" swallowed two big swords in "Naruto".
Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas who went deep into the Hidden Rain Village to gather intelligence, was Naruto's teacher. After delivering valuable information, he fell asleep under the water. Before the audience could recover from Jiraiya's sword, Uchiha Itachi closed his eyes forever after saying those familiar and gentle words.
"Forgive me, Sasuke, this is the last time."
October.
"One Piece", which is serialized at the same time as "Naruto", has finally reached the climax of the war at the top.
In order to protect his brother Luffy, Admiral Akainu's lava pierced Ace's heart in front of everyone. The pirates' rescue operation failed, and the seriously injured and unconscious Luffy was taken away by the Heart Pirates who arrived later. The most powerful man in the world, the leader of the Whitebeard Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, made a statement that influenced the entire Great Pirate Era -
"One piece is real!"
November.
There is still one hour left before the animation of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" starts.
Mu Suxing sat in the projection room, quietly watching the final product.
This is a whole new area.
Can the plot of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" boost the martial arts craze that has faded? Will the audience accept the animation form of puppetry? Will Lu Xiaofeng, Ximen Chuixue, Hua Manlou, Ye Gucheng and others be the shadows of the young martial arts world in the hearts of martial arts fans
Muxuxing doesn’t know.
Mu Xuxing turned off the huge display screen in front of him, turned around and walked out of the screening room. Unexpectedly, the words that Dai Yuyan said that day emerged in his mind.
Are you starting to get tired of animation production
Mu Suxing could not answer this question, nor was he in a hurry to answer it. Perhaps one day, he would really get tired of animation production, but that would be after "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng". At present, the twin peaks of "Naruto" and "One Piece" have not yet been completed, and the first episode of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" produced by him is just about to be broadcast.
anyway-
A new journey has begun.