Violence supervision in Conan

Chapter 518, "The Crimson Asura Tengu," is released; a strange man...
The film "Crimson Shura Tengu" was not written by Takeshi Ono, nor was it a work of Ono Film's screenwriting department.

Initially, Taro Nishiki and others approached Toei with the script, and the latter agreed to invest.

As a result of various reasons, Toei ultimately chose to withdraw its investment, and the project was shelved.

However, Toei did things quite well, helping Taro Nishiki and his team to connect with the script and recommend it to Onino Films.

After evaluation by the marketing department, it was determined that the film had the potential to be a box office hit, so Amuro Tooru decided to invest in its production.

The film tells the story of the protagonist Kuranosuke's wife who accidentally obtains a leaf of Fatsia japonica, unaware that it is a legendary tengu used to seal away demons.

Then one day, a tengu appeared in Kuranosuke's dream and told him that the demons were afraid of the person who broke their seal, and would seal them up again.

Therefore, they intend to find that person and kill him.

If Kuranosuke gives the golden octagonal leaf to his wife and then lets the demon devour her, the demon can be sealed away again.

But Kuranosuke chose to refuse.

He couldn't bear to watch his beloved wife perish at the hands of demons.

In the end, he chose to follow the instructions of the Tengu, leaping off the Qingshui Stage and transforming into the Tengu. After a bloody battle, he successfully slew the demon.

However, the price was that his wife could no longer see him.

The wife waited anxiously for her vanished husband, and seeing his heartbroken wife, Kuranosuke was also immersed in the grief of wanting to meet but not being able to see her.

Fortunately, every cloud has a silver lining, and the two were finally able to meet again at the Qingshui Stage at dusk.

Unfortunately, humans and demons are destined to be apart, and the two can only bid each other a reluctant farewell. In the end, the movie ends with Kuranosuke's figure gradually disappearing into the distance.

This is a tragic love story.

It incorporates elements of romance, fantasy, action, and mythology, and certainly has the potential to be a big hit.

The only problem is that the movie has a lot of special effects, which cost a lot of money.

High investment means increased risk.

Perhaps this is why Toei chose to give up.

However, this is no problem at all for the deep-pocketed Oni no Eiga!

CEO Tooru Amuro can make decisions directly without even needing Takeshi Ono's approval.

However, the extensive use of special effects meant that the production cycle for this film was not short. It was filmed two months earlier than "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," and it was only completed after the latter had already finished its run in theaters.

However, the final product received positive reviews during the internal screening phase.

The main purpose of Takeshi Ono's visit was to attend a preview screening of the film.

Because the story takes place in Kyoto, after careful consideration, Oni-no Films decided to hold the premiere there.

However, a small-scale preview screening is required before the official release.

"There's also a Oni-no Cinema in Kyoto, so we'll hold the preview screening there. The date is the night after tomorrow. Is that okay?"

Ono Takeshi made a very decisive decision.

Naturally, Anchi Keiko and the others dared not raise any objections, and the matter was settled.

"so be it."

With that, Oni Takeshi prepared to get up and leave.

The entire negotiation lasted less than ten minutes, and it was basically just one sentence from Ono Takeshi.

Perhaps in the eyes of Keiko Anchi and others, this film was something they worked hard for and valued highly, but for Takeshi Onino, it was just a trivial matter.

If it weren't for the opportune moment, he wouldn't have been qualified to show up.

As they parted, Anchi Keiko clearly wanted to say something but hesitated for a long time before finally saying nothing.

Nishiki Taro and the others seemed to know what she wanted to say, and they all fell silent upon seeing this.

After Ono Takeshi left, Ii Junsen forced a smile and said, "It's just a preview screening. Even if Izukuri's name wasn't included, I'm sure he'll understand."

Masanori and Nishiki Taro quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, and besides, why bother Director Ono with such a trivial matter? Don't you think so, Keiko?"

Anchi Keiko didn't speak, but finally let out a deep sigh. "Sigh..."

……

Two days later.

evening.

At a movie theater owned by Oni no Eiga, audiences were coming in one after another.

They were all there for a preview screening of "Crimson Tengu".

Most of them are fans of actress Keiko Anchi and others, as well as professional film critics.

Because it was just a preview screening, not many people came.

Besides, it's not a Takeshi Onino film, so the scale is far from comparable to films like Harry Potter.

However, since it is produced by Oni no Eiga, it still has a basic level of prestige.

Ono Takeshi did not appear in person; the entire process was left to the person in charge of Ono Film and Anchi Keiko.

However, he still sat in the screening room as an ordinary audience member.

He had already seen the finished film; he just wanted to observe the audience's reaction up close.

Shinmei Kaori sat down with him. The girl hadn't seen the finished film, so she seemed very interested.

With a few minutes to go before the movie started, the audience was whispering among themselves.

Although it's not a film by Takeshi Oni, they still have high expectations for films produced by Oni Pictures.

After such a long period of verification, Ghost Wild Pictures has long been synonymous with "good movies" and enjoys a stellar reputation.

It has a large and loyal audience base.

Takeshi Ono was quite pleased with the audience's reaction, as it was the result of his long-term efforts.

Suddenly, Oni Takeshi's gaze fell on a spot not far ahead.

In the corner, a somewhat lonely figure sat there, seemingly out of place with the lively atmosphere around him.

He was a thin man with slightly long hair that covered half of his face, making it impossible to see his features.

However, Ono Takeshi keenly sensed a faint aura of despair emanating from the other party.

She frowned almost imperceptibly.

However, Ono Takeshi didn't meddle in other people's business. Everyone has their own way of living, and it's not appropriate for outsiders to interfere.

Perhaps this person encountered something upsetting and came to watch a movie to cheer themselves up.

Oni Takeshi immediately looked away.

Soon, the lights in the screening room went out.

The movie begins.

The flickering light illuminated everyone's faces, revealing their earnest expressions.

It's clear that the movie's content captivated them.

All the viewers, including Kaori Shinmei, were focused on the movie and watched it very attentively.

After observing the situation, Ono Takeshi was quite satisfied with the result.

This at least proves that the movie is indeed appealing, which is a good start.

As the plot twists and turns, the audience's emotions also shift constantly, sometimes laughing heartily, and sometimes feeling anxious for the protagonist's situation.

Takeshi Oni knew that the movie was a success.

He instinctively turned his gaze back to the strange man, but the man's reaction surprised him...

(End of this chapter)