Violence supervision in Conan

Chapter 667: Filming Begins for "Usagi Drop" - Heading to Nagano Prefecture for Shooting

The mere announcement of Takeshi Oni's film starting production sent other companies into a panic, prompting them to back down.

This is the prestige that Takeshi Onino enjoys today.

Not only him, but also Oni-no-ei Pictures.

With the support of Takeichi Onino's entire world resources, Onino Pictures has now developed into a behemoth in everyone's eyes.

Production, distribution, theater chains, artist management... it not only covers all aspects, but its scale is also second to none.

The films and television series produced by the company are all critically acclaimed and commercially successful. The company not only boasts a large number of stars, but most of them are also super popular and currently popular celebrities.

These factors further boosted the reputation of Oni no Eiga.

Therefore, whether in terms of reputation or substance, Takeshi Ono is undoubtedly the number one person in the Japanese entertainment industry!
Even though the previous "Rabe Diary" sparked some controversy, it did not change this fact.

How could Ono Takeshi be affected by mere rumors and criticisms now?
Unless he self-destructs by making a series of terrible movies, perhaps he can shake his position in the public eye.

But is this possible?
That's how confident a cheater can be!
Closer to home.

The attitudes and attention from the outside world did not affect Takeshi Ono, who continued to carry out the film preparation work in an orderly manner.

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Location scouting is complete, actors are joining the crew, and personnel are assembled.

All preparations are finally complete.

then……

Rabbit Drop

Turn on!
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A village in Nagano Prefecture.

The Japanese-style manor, which occupies a considerable area, is now filled with wreaths. The main hall has been set up as a mourning hall, where a group of men, women, and children dressed in black are solemnly bowing to the deceased in the mourning hall.

In the crowd, Kawachi Daikichi bowed with his parents, straightened up, and looked at his kind-smiling grandfather in the photo, a look of sorrow appearing on his face.

Although he couldn't visit his maternal grandfather often after starting work, the relationship between the grandfather and grandson has always been good.

Now that his maternal grandfather has suddenly passed away, he is overwhelmed with grief.

The funeral proceeded in a somber atmosphere, with relatives and friends gathering to bid farewell to the old man.

After the ceremony, the old man's body will be sent to the crematorium.

Because land is limited in Japan, 90% of people have no choice but to be cremated after death.

On a side note, many people may not know that in later generations, Japan's funeral industry has been basically monopolized by China!
Crematoriums, coffins, tombstones, and other supplies are all monopolized by China.

From crematorium operations to the supply of coffins and tombstones, China has captured a large share of the market thanks to its low costs, high quality, and high cultural compatibility, successfully providing a one-stop service for Japanese people.

Products like coffins from Caoxian and tombstones from Huian, with their high-quality services at reasonable prices and flexible operating methods, directly squeezed out foreign counterparts, dominated the Japanese market, and became the largest importers.

90% of Japanese people cannot escape the fate of being cremated by Chinese people...

But I digress. Let's get back to the present.

After paying respects to his maternal grandfather, Daji, feeling depressed, left the mourning hall and went to the courtyard outside to try and calm himself down.

Just as my gaze inadvertently shifted, I suddenly noticed a little girl in a black dress standing not far away. She looked about six or seven years old and had a cute appearance.

She stood in the corner of the yard, clutching a handful of gentian flowers in her small hands, looking pitiful.

It seems like they want to go to the funeral hall, but they are also timid and dare not.

It seemed out of place with its surroundings.

Looking at the lonely little girl, almost instantly, the softest part of Daji's heart was inexplicably touched.

The little girl also saw Daji.

In the courtyard, the two, one big and one small, looked at each other, their fates seemingly intertwined at that moment, as if they were strangers to each other.

"Cut!" Ono Takeshi glanced at the screen on the monitor and shouted with satisfaction.

"Very good, passed!"

The crew members around them all breathed a sigh of relief.

Because of the large number of actors, this scene was relatively difficult to film, and it was shot seven or eight times before it was finally done.

"Alright, get ready for the next round."

Oni Takeshi waved his hand.

The others dared not slack off and immediately got to work.

Ono Takenori walked up to Okiya Subaru (Akai Shuichi), who played Daikichi, and Enma Ai, who played Shikaga Rin, to correct and guide their performance.

At this moment, they were filming the opening scene of the movie, where Daikichi returns to his hometown to attend his grandfather's funeral and unexpectedly encounters Rin Kaga.

The reason they chose to travel so far to Nagano Prefecture was because the Suzuki family happened to have an old-fashioned manor there.

Adhering to the principle of not taking advantage of any freebies and saving money wherever possible, Ono Takeshi directly borrowed this place.

As for why the Suzuki family owns property even in such a remote village... that's not surprising at all.

After all, they have villas in remote, untouched mountains and forests.

As the supplier of background buildings for the Conan world, the Suzuki family probably doesn't even know how many properties they own.

Takeshi Ono's crew is undoubtedly professional; everyone worked quickly and efficiently, and soon the set and camera positions were rearranged.

"Action!"

Takeshi Ono sat in the director's chair and gave the order.

In the footage, everyone resumed their performance.

This scene depicts the gathering of the Luhe family relatives after the funeral to discuss Luhe Rin's situation.

The main discussion was about how to arrange things for her.

Because in everyone's eyes, Lu Helin was the illegitimate daughter born to the 70-year-old man without his knowledge, so she was regarded as a disgrace and a burden to the family, and no one was willing to adopt her.

Seeing that neither of them wanted to talk to the little girl's relatives, Daji was furious.

Kind-hearted, he couldn't bear to see this scene and couldn't help but get carried away. He impulsively ran up to Lu Helin, looked at the pitiful little girl in front of him, and blurted out, "Why don't you come to my house!"

These words, similar to "I'll take care of you," immediately touched Lu Helin. She raised her small face, her bright eyes fixed on the sincere man in front of her.

With the passing of her only loving relative, Lu Helin, though still young, could sense the disdain and rejection from others, filling her with unease and helplessness.

They could only stand alone, far from everyone else, helplessly waiting for their fate to take its course.

However, Daji's words at that moment were like a warm current, dispelling the confusion in her heart.

Almost instinctively, Lu Helin silently took a few steps forward and raised her small hand to grab Daikichi's clothes.

The tiny hands gripped tightly, as if grasping at the only hope.

That weak and timid appearance made Daji's heart tremble once again.

Looking at the screen on the monitor, Ono Takeshi nodded.

This scene is quite a test of acting skills, especially for the six-year-old "Lu Helin". Having lost her only support, her father, and surrounded by people who are hostile to her, she is lost, helpless, and filled with anxiety.

Daji's appearance was like a ray of light, dispelling the gloom and giving her a sense of security again.

Therefore, Enma Ai's emotions need to have obvious changes and progressions, but they also need to conform to the character's personality and not be expressed too strongly.

Such requirements are not low; at the very least, the wooden acting skills of later popular celebrities certainly cannot match them.

However, Enma Ai did it to a degree that satisfied Onino Takeshi.

(End of this chapter)