Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 158: The filming is finished and Eiji Mantani entrusts his son to his care

At the end of the first Ultraman, it was too late and everyone went home.

But this time, Seven's filming process went smoothly and there was still enough time.

At the wrap party, Gu Ming, just like before, picked up the camera and interviewed everyone one by one. Many years later, these can be called memories.

Tetsuo Kaneshiro: "As for Banku, please take a break for a while. There will be no new filming for the time being."

Wanguyi: "I'm planning to resign from TBS. I have some family issues that need to be dealt with."

Narita Toru: "You already know everything, and you're still asking?"

Manatsu Ryu: "I want to be the main character who shows her face."

Higuchi Kanako: "Will there be another drama with Furuya-kun?"

Wan Gujie: "Brother Gugu, stop filming. I haven't found my glasses yet!"

Gu Ming collected the videotapes, planning to release them when he was older, so he could look at everyone who had been young.

If everything goes well, the next drama should be "Kaiki Daisakusen", which is a less famous work in China, but has a profound influence on Japan, and influenced the later "Tales of the World".

Although Kaiju Wars was a painstaking work, its ratings were not very good and it was ultimately hastily concluded after only filming over twenty episodes.

Gu Ming does not plan to participate in this work for a very simple reason.

Because Kaiki Daisakusen is a work of the monster and detective genre, it tells various small stories just like the wonderful stories of the world.

There is no fighting scene here.

The most terrifying thing when facing unknown ghosts is being unable to resist. If you go up and use Hongquan moves on the left and Tan legs on the right, it won’t be terrifying!

There is no room for Gu Ming to perform here.

Besides, Strange Wars is also a classic for suspense lovers, and Gu Ming has no intention of intervening in the rewrite.

"If there's something like a Dinosaur Super Ksai later, I could definitely participate..."

Gu Ming thought that the Ksai was also a good work.

It's average in Japan, but very popular overseas.

The main problem with this work is that the suit looks like it has no design at all, it's just a motorcycle suit with a helmet.

Although the Kamen Rider next door also wears a motorcycle suit and a helmet, his image has been designed, especially the scarf, which is extremely bright.

Instead, he left behind the classic "Human Cannon Level 1 Preparation".

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, it's time to go home.

However, Gu Ming saw that Wangu Eiji seemed to have something to say, so he left the noisy scene and went to the other room with Wangu Eiji.

Wan Gu Yingji also brought Wan Gu Jie with him, and the two of them sat opposite Gu Ming.

The paper door was closed, and the noise outside seemed to disappear in an instant.

"Furuya-kun."

"Huh? Why are you suddenly so formal?"

Wan Gu Yingji pulled Wan Gu Jie, but forced him to half-kneel and bowed deeply to Gu Ming.

"Furuya-kun is running his own office, and his career is quite successful... If possible, I would like to hand this child over to you."

Gu Ming was silent for a moment, and then he began to think.

The firm is true, but the things there are not something Wan Gujie is capable of handling.

But Eiji Mantani insisted on doing so.

"Xiao Jie doesn't have any outstanding abilities and can't compare to his two older brothers. I originally planned to keep him in Wangu so that he wouldn't be left without a meal. But if someone has a skill, it's always useful."

As he spoke, Eiji Mantani actually lowered his head.

This really startled Gu Ming, who quickly supported him. "Dad, I have to get this straight. You know, that's where I work with action actors. Even if you're not an action actor, it's very hard work. Xiao Jie can go, but I'm afraid he won't be able to adapt to the work there. Besides, Xiao Jie has no relevant experience and will need to learn everything from scratch. I'm, I'm afraid..."

Wan Gujie quickly stated, "I can learn anything seriously!"

"If that's the case, then, give it a try."

Gu Ming sighed slightly.

He actually understood why Eiji Mantani suddenly brought up this topic.

Wan Gujie is the third son, and no matter what happens, Wan Gu will never be in his hands.

This was indeed the case later. Wangu passed through Wangu Ichi and Wangu Ao, then rotated in the hands of their sons, and was finally controlled by Ooka Shinichi appointed by Bandai.

From beginning to end, Wan Gujie didn't have any chance at all.

Instead of leaving Wan Gujie in Wangu as a stagehand, it would be better to let Wan Gujie come out and try. Maybe he would have a chance.

"But this is like entrusting an orphan to someone else..."

Gu Ming pursed his lips and wanted to say something, but Wan Gu Eiji just waved his hand.

"Everyone will have that day. 'The God of Special Effects' is just a title, not a true god. I know my physical condition very well."

Wan Gu Yingji signaled with his eyes, and Wan Gu Jie understood and left.

He faced Gu Ming and told him something that Gu Ming shouldn't know.

"A portion of Seven's production funds was actually withheld by Xiao Ao."

Gu Ming's hand trembled.

This was not what he was supposed to hear.

"However, I've had someone investigate. He didn't use the funds he left behind for himself. Instead, he invested them in a toy company called 'Yuandai'. He felt that I neglected him too much and paid too much attention to Xiaoyi, so he wanted to make something of himself."

Wangu Eiji wiped his face and could only respond with a wry smile.

"I will eventually leave... After I leave, there will definitely be a huge conflict between Xiaoyi and Xiaoao, but neither of them can control this company. Xiaoyi doesn't understand business management and can't handle interpersonal relationships well. Xiaoao has his own business acumen, but he can't produce outstanding works. If that happens, Wangu will still be forgotten."

"I will leave Wangu to Xiaoyi, not because he can do a good job, but because he is my eldest son. But after I leave, Xiao Ao will not be convinced by him, and it will cause a lot of trouble. If that day really comes... Gu Gujun, you are a capable person. You have a good relationship with Jincheng and Chengtian. You can be called a veteran of Wangu, so use Xiaojie's name to suppress the internal affairs."

Gu Ming's hand trembled.

So, it really is a case of entrusting an orphan to someone else.

He wanted to say something like, 'You're still strong and there will be no problem.'

But, looking at Wan Gu Eiji who looked older than two years ago, Gu Ming couldn't say this.

But Gu Ming didn't want to agree to such a thing.

"Dad, don't trust me too much. What if that day really comes? What if Wan Gu is no longer Wan Gu? What if... he becomes Gu Gu?"

Instead, Mantani Eiji laughed.

"Even if it really comes to that, at least Xiao Jie is still here, and my bloodline will still be in Wan Gu. If Wan Gu becomes obscured by the crowd, that would be what I would regret most!"

Mantani Eiji placed both his hands on the table.

"If you have time, come to Wangu next week. I want to introduce someone to you."

Gu Ming nodded at first, but then became puzzled: "Who is it?"

Mantani Eiji responded by giving Tani Akira an indescribable smile.

"He's an old friend of mine from my time at Toho. You can't follow his path, but he knows someone who's perfect for you."

Looking into Gu Ming's eyes, Wang Gu Eiji uttered the name.

"He can introduce you to 'Akira Kurosawa'!"

(End of this chapter)