Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 327 Not a girl, but rock and roll.

Saito's actions were not impulsive.

Promotional plans are not easily adjusted in most cases, unless a major opportunity arises.

For example, the upcoming Sonic Summer Music Festival.

Since it's an anime about rock music, it naturally needs to focus more on things in the music industry.

If we can promote and generate buzz in advance, and release the music earlier, the hype will explode even more rapidly during the music festival.

If I can convince DP to perform songs from the anime "Girls Rock" at a music festival, then I'll have this for life.

It's better to be early than late.

It's best to release an anime before the music festival to generate more buzz. If it's released later, it's harder to get attention, and DP band fans might feel a strong contrast because they just watched the music festival.

While animation has an advantage in atmospheric performance, it's unlikely to maintain that advantage for long.

Unlike typical pop music recording studios where the quality is higher than live performances, at least compared to the phenomenal live performances of the DP band, whose live shows consistently exceed expectations, anime effects simply cannot compete with the live version.

The comparison isn't the problem; the problem is which one comes out first.

If the band DP releases their anime first, and then their own anime follows, viewers might feel that the anime is just so-so, or even disappointing, and then negative reviews will be everywhere.

If your own anime is released first.

While it's a studio version that's not as good as DP's live performance, because it was released to the public first, its reputation is unlikely to be too bad. On the contrary, DP's live performance is stronger, so fans will only think that DP is awesome, and won't think that the anime is bad.

Perhaps Saito was overthinking things.

However, these factors still need to be considered.

And so a dramatic scene unfolded.

As two studios under Sony in different fields, their publicity plans were arranged almost one after the other.

In terms of action, they are actually quite similar; it's just that the realities are different.

The promotional campaign for the anime "Girl Rock" started a little late, but it was fast!

The development team of "Eternal Origin" was confidently pushing forward with their work, never expecting that the animation team next door would suddenly surpass them.

The tracks of games and anime are completely different, and there is no conflict between them.

But for fans who have been following Li Candong's work, this is a bit strange.

Just as Li Can's fans had already accepted the premise that "Brother Can is addicted to games," they subconsciously assumed that the next release would definitely be game soundtracks, with particular attention focused on "Eternal Origin."

result.

I didn't get to play the game.

The promotion for the anime started unexpectedly.

[#GirlRock#—The internet's "guitar hero" is actually an autistic girl who dreams of joining a band and making friends, but is she really only one step away from becoming a shut-in?]

[Life Will Change! Devil Power joins the lineup, 20 days to go, don't miss it!]

After this post was published.

Sony really only provided a starting push for the publicity.

It quickly went viral online!
If it were just an anime, it would be hard to achieve this level of popularity; music-themed anime is even more niche.

However, this anime is incredibly powerful, directly linking with the most legendary band in reality, and even handling the music themselves.

After the announcement.

Fans were stunned, and competitors were even more terrified!
I've never seen a collaboration like this, with Lu Bu riding a dog.

It's hard to say if this is even a case of "dimensional reduction attack"; this is practically cheating.

"Is there still justice?"

"It can't be learned, it's completely impossible to learn; it's truly unreplicable."

"Wait, is this still anime? They're going this far?!"

It wasn't just the industry that was in an uproar.

Even Li Can, and even the fans of the DP band, were shocked by the sudden news.

Immediately, he was filled with joy, even to the point of being shocked.

【No? What? DP? Did I hear that right?】

Holy crap, this caught me completely off guard. If you hadn't told me, I would have thought the DP band was going to disband.

[That's an exaggeration; it's only been a few days since things calmed down.]

[But compared to DP's previous activity, this period of silence really feels like death; all I see is Li Can constantly causing trouble.]

Oh no, Chan-ge has finally remembered that he's actually the leader of the DP band!

The collaboration with anime feels a bit strange to fans.

But it's not exactly an unacceptable oddity.

It's just a bit unbelievable, and many fans even thought it was some lousy animation production team using a fake name to promote something else.

However, this extremely abstract introduction feels like the style of the DP band.

That's the kind of promotional language.

Can other bands do that?!
It was precisely because of these irresistible promotional slogans that many long-time fans of the major wards felt a sense of kinship and decided to investigate further.

After repeatedly confirming, the fans were dumbfounded.

They're serious, and they produce a lot of work!

Even the design of the anime characters in the promotional materials seems to have some connection with the band DP.

The female protagonist is a guitar-playing, autistic girl, who corresponds to Winnie, who usually appears rather cold.

The flashy, seemingly lively drummer takes the initiative to lead the protagonist from a shut-in to a guitar hero on stage.
The male protagonist is a handsome blond guy from Lighthouse. He was originally a very promising lead singer of a band, but after coming to Japan, he got married and divorced. When he made his comeback, he was involved in a scandal, and his performance was a disaster, causing his music career to explode.

In a similar state of mind.

The male protagonist met the BabyBus band at his favorite live house and mentored them as a teacher. He was eventually inspired by the girls' hard work, rallied his spirits, and stepped onto the big stage.

It tells a story of mutual success.

There is no romantic subplot.

Instead, it resembles a narrative of one entity with two parts.

be honest.

This is a similar plot design.

It's hard to believe that they have little connection with the DP band.

Even the male lead has a bit of Feng Ge's vibe.

Emotionally, they may be completely different, but the disastrous performances can be somewhat similar. For DP band fans, they still can't forget that part of Feng Ge's performance in Harbin.

Doesn't it need encouragement to step out of this situation?

The fans immediately burst into laughter.

This promotional slogan is truly hilarious!

[The label of "major ward" is too strong, holy crap.]

[Oh no, this anime hasn't even aired yet, but I've already automatically categorized it as a comedy anime full of memes. What should I do?]

Haha, it's not a big problem, the main thing is the content.

Honestly, thinking about it carefully, this is very likely a Japanese youth literature that plays on the theme of bonds, but given this kind of promotional language, it's unlikely to be youth literature.

I bet five cents this anime is going to produce a meme, and a really big one at that.

The diversity of species in the comments section resonated with many casual fans.

This is typical of the DP band.

More and more of the previously silent majority of viewers have come to know about this anime.

Girl Rock

The audience attracted by this B name is likely to be mostly hardcore anime fans. Most viewers won't be very interested unless a friend recommends it or the anime is really good and popular.

It is even possible that "rock and roll" could provoke dissatisfaction among some people.

But this is a collaboration with the band DP.

Not only are they safe now, they have to keep charging forward!
Without even watching the promotional video, I immediately followed, favorited, and added update notifications to an anime series that hadn't aired a single episode but only had a dedicated section.

Chase!

I'm binge-watching this series!
As long as there's a new song, I'll just treat it as a music video!
"Let me see what's going on?!" Rock enthusiasts who don't usually pay attention to anime, and gamers who were drawn in by the breakout game music, were also attracted by the popularity of the DP band.

Just a quick glance.

It seems to be the story of an autistic girl gradually entering the world of bands.

This is a bit rock and roll.

Then I clicked on the promotional video.

After "Girl Rock" flashed by.

In the next short silhouette, two different dialogue scenes appear.

One is an energetic girl and the other is a gloomy pink-haired girl.

One is a woman in uniform and a haggard young man.

The male and female protagonists experience the same form of social withdrawal in different settings and through different experiences.

Even from just one image, one can vaguely discern the truth.

The male and female protagonists both seem to be failures in life.

"Everyone's heart is a palace, where the soul is trapped and imprisoned by lies. But outside the palace is life. Some people choose to wear a mask, while others choose to tear it off."

thump.

A sound effect plays, and the camera rotates accordingly.

The close-up shots of the two people's eyes seem to show them entering different worlds through their pupils, perhaps representing their inner dreams.

Two different stages.

One looked somewhat shabby, like an ordinary live house, while the other looked like a huge stage packed with people.

One person's dream is another's starting point; the experiences of the male and female protagonists seem to be constantly reflecting each other.

"Life is a battle, get through it!"

The voices of the energetic young girl and the older sister in uniform overlapped.

The male and female protagonists looked up simultaneously.

Let's step onto our stage together!

"Step onto your stage once again."

Background music starts playing.

The energetic tune is invigorating.

The scene instantly became vibrant, as if stepping out of a dark room into the sunlight.

"It's not a game."

I'm not a robot AI challenging you! "

When the song started playing.

Many anime fans were pleasantly surprised!
The neon-flavored English is reproduced very thoroughly.

Since the story takes place in Japan, this accent is full of detail.

These seemingly insignificant details are actually quite important.

J-rock has to have a J-flavor.

It is very important to describe the accent in different details according to the character's setting!

Without breakthroughs, there can be no progress.

We can't stop moving forward, or life will just become monotonous!

When the energetic beats and the bass's low-frequency, high-volume rhythm begin...

Fans' perception of this so-called "girl rock" has completely changed.

What kind of anime is this for girls?

This is practically a shonen manga.

It really is wobbly and rolling around; the pretty girl seems to be just a con artist for anime fans.

After hearing the new work.

Fans who are satisfied with the quality have become increasingly active.

[What the heck? This is so catchy? The girls aren't the key; rock music is the main thing, right?!]

Not a teenage girl

[The bassist is ecstatic! Great song, hehe!]

[Damn, I can't hold it in anymore. Turns out, it's the bassist who's facing life.]

[Hilarious! Brand new bass jokes!]

[See? Even Chan-ge is encouraging bass players to face life bravely.]

[The bassist plays a cheerful tune, but a cheerful tune is unlikely; indeed, the core of comedy is tragedy.]

[Bassist Bu Xixi]

Change is a good thing! DP's songs, as always, fill me with energy!

I don't know why, but only their chicken soup for the soul doesn't feel cloying to me. It's unpretentious, naturally powerful, and has that warm, sunny feeling.

This is the uplifting power of music!

The fans realized.

The formulaic story of mutual inspiration and success becomes quite extraordinary when paired with the music of the DP band!

as predicted.

The most important thing about music-themed anime is still the music itself.

The production quality and the texture it exudes are enough to make it a favorite among fans.

Suddenly, the popularity of "Girl Rock," a magical music anime that is not about girls, began to rise continuously!
When the hype reached the development team of "Eternal Origin", it only took three days.

The production team was completely dumbfounded.

I have absolutely no idea why this guy is so fast.

"Why are they even more anxious than we are?"

"Wagalu"

"Maybe it's because of the Sonic Music Festival?"

"Hiss, maybe. If the anime can finish airing before the four major rock music festivals in Asia, let the work gain some traction, and then release it during the festival, hiss."

The discussion suddenly came to an end.

They immediately looked at each other in bewilderment.

This was just a wild guess, but everyone felt that this anime seemed to be more than it appeared.

There's probably more!
Just as the staff of the Eternal Origin development team had in mind.

After completing most of the recording work, Li Can and his group started discussing things.

The theme is
The two-dimensional world crosses over into the three-dimensional world!
Since we're going to collaborate, let's make it even more thorough.

As the sole musical supporter of the "Girls Rock" anime, the DP band not only releases their own albums, but also makes a fortune off the anime by ripping off fans of anime and sharing in the profits.

Since the participation rate is very high.

Therefore, we need to take good care of the subsequent collaborative work.

"In the anime, the female lead wants the band to continue to develop and strive to stand on a higher professional stage, but the male lead realizes the female lead's dream, while the male lead's dream is to return to the public eye and become a rock star again."

"There are also Easter eggs in the anime. The most legendary band in the anime universe is still Devil Power. They just didn't show their faces. Their albums and their past works appeared in chat messages."

"For music festivals, we can definitely play music from anime, creating a two-dimensional dream that comes true in three-dimensional reality. The ending of anime is full of hope, so in reality, we can respond to that hope together online and offline as the DP band. Maybe this can create a god-level interaction."

Li Can's words filled the animation production team with surprise and delight.

Lu Xin suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

A line of dialogue was temporarily added to the anime.

This is the energetic female drummer's shout as she encourages the autistic female protagonist.

I've always believed that if it were you, even the DP band would hear our songs!

(End of this chapter)