Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 544 Be careful, they reject the people at the table.
Whether Hirohiko Araki had met Tetsuo Hara was unclear to Gu Ming, but seeing Hara before Araki had fully developed his character must have had a significant impact on his life.

Once the matter was settled, Gu Ming took the unfinished Onimusha novel to Kadokawa Haruki, who said he could publish a few tens of thousands of copies as a trial.

When Gu Ming asked, "Can tens of thousands of copies be sold out?", Kadokawa Haruki simply shrugged.

"If you can't even sell tens of thousands of books, you're underestimating Kadokawa Shoten's influence! Even if it's the simplest Japanese syllabary chart, as long as Kadokawa Shoten is willing to sell it, I can sell 100,000 copies overnight!"

Gu Ming could only let out a long sigh.

When it comes to showing off, sometimes we have to admit defeat.

"But now that Mr. Furuya has come looking for me, there's something I can tell you."

Haruki Kadokawa called out to Akira Tani, who was about to leave.

"Actually, I registered a company in my private name. Once things are settled, I can transfer this company to Mr. Furuya."

Gu Ming was completely confused: "What kind of company is it? What use is it to me?"

"It's not very useful for now, but when it becomes useful, Furuya-kun will naturally find out."

Gu Ming couldn't help but scratch his head.

You'll know what it means when it's useful!
When exactly will it be useful?

But Haruki Kadokawa remained silent, determined to keep the secret.

"Putting that aside, I heard that Furuya-kun has contacted some people and is preparing to establish a Japanese 'Association of Assassin Masters'?"

Gu Ming responded.

Of course.

He had this idea a long time ago; this was just a matter of taking advantage of the situation to push it forward.

“That’s a great idea,” Haruki Kadokawa said. “When you hold the press conference, you absolutely have to do it at a Kadokawa Bookstore branch!”

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The Assassination Masters need more voices!
I don't know when it started, but newspapers around Tokyo began reporting on some minor things.

Most of them involve a killer from a certain work getting injured, or a killer from another work being owed wages, and so on.

Before people could figure out what was going on, another news story suddenly swept across the headlines of all the newspapers except Asahi Shimbun.

"Proposal for the Establishment of the Killing Array Masters Association!" Drafted by Akira Furuya!

"Assassination formation masters need their own organization!" Respondent: Shinichi Chiba.

"I support the establishment of the Killing Array Masters Association." - Ken Takakura

"Unconditionally support the establishment of the Killing Array Masters Association!" Kurata Yasuaki.

"Its merits will benefit future generations, and its benefits will be immediate." - Toshiyuki Nishida

"It will help to standardize the Japanese entertainment industry and bring it closer to advanced Western countries," Kadokawa Group stated.
……

Even some actors who weren't part of the Killing Array Masters knew about this.

Akira Furuya has gone mad! He's going to start a new association!
There were also dissenting voices, such as the Asahi Shimbun, which was very dissatisfied with not getting the front-page headline.

I never expected that Akira Furuya would still remember that little conflict from back then!
Therefore, the Asahi Shimbun immediately reported that while the idea was good, it was perhaps presumptuous for Akira Furuya to say such a thing.

The Sankei Shimbun, which is considered conservative in Japan, was already facing some issues due to the previous US military presence, and now it is immediately following suit.

"The ambition to rise to power is the grave of the arrogant!"

There are supporters, and there are opponents.

Regardless, the association achieved its intended effect after numerous voices expressed support for its establishment.

Many stuntmen and Japanese stunt performers have heard about this.

Gu Ming also took the opportunity to publish a news article stating that in the middle of this month, on the afternoon of the 15th, the initiators will hold a press conference at Kadokawa Bookstore in Setagaya Ward to announce the establishment of the Japan Assassin Masters Association, and announce the association's rules, benefits and reward and punishment regulations on the spot, and record the members' admission on the spot.

We sincerely invite all Japanese martial arts masters, martial arts associations, and other casual organizations to register at Kadokawa Shoten!

port area.

The staff break room at Kadokawa Shoten.

Gu Ming sat cross-legged on the sofa, facing the sky, taking deep breaths and forcing himself to calm down.

Although he had wanted to do this for a long time and had made some preparations, he still couldn't help but feel nervous when the moment actually arrived.

What if not many people come? What if those who do come disagree?
It's impossible to type them all out!

"Relax, you can do it. Right now, everyone needs you, and you need everyone. It's a mutually dependent relationship, there won't be any problems!"

Gu Ming kept reassuring himself.

"Furuya-kun, you don't need to be too nervous. Even if an association is established and attracts members, it is still just a non-governmental association, not an officially recognized one. In other words, some things still depend on the association's own efforts to operate, and it won't get official support. So, you're not qualified to be on the dinner table yet, and you won't encounter any problems."

Gu Ming rubbed his temples. Although he didn't look up, he knew it was Kadokawa Haruki just by hearing his voice.

“I said,” Gu Ming sighed, “isn’t this considered serving?”

“No. You have an agency now, and a company called Wan Gu, which looks big, but it's far from it! If we're talking about who's the best, then it's only Sony, Panasonic, Honda…” He rattled off a long list of names.

"Only those at this level are qualified to distribute the meat."

"For the niche film industry, only companies like Toho, Toei, Shochiku, Nikkatsu, and of course Kadokawa can claim to be taking a slice of the pie. But compared to true giants like Sony and Panasonic, we are just barely scraping by."

"As an actor, having your own agency, a company to rely on, and regular investors and film partners, etc... is quite an achievement for an actor. However, in the entertainment industry, you can't be considered someone who can make a living off others."

Haruki Kadokawa spread his arms out as if he were holding a ball.

"However, if you really do a good job with this association, then at least in the entertainment industry, in film and television, and even in the emerging animation industry, in these industries that require the guidance of killing array masters, you will be the one who can sit at the table and eat meat."

"Nobody wants more people at the table, but the good thing is that this matter hasn't been finalized yet. As a private association, it doesn't have official recognition, so it can't truly be called 'on the table.' Otherwise, when you announce this news, you will face strong resistance! Those who need killing array masters don't want to see this kind of killing array master association!"

Gu Ming lowered his hands and looked at Kadokawa Haruki. It was probably the first time since they had known each other that they had looked at each other directly in this way.

"So, what about you?" Gu Ming asked. "Are you a supporter or an obstacle?"

"I'm flexible. I'll oppose it if I make action movies, but I'll support it if I don't."

Haruki Kadokawa's lips moved, uttering a silent line.

but.

If we maintain a good personal relationship, and you are willing to stand with the Kadokawa Group in all circumstances.

So, I'm one of the supporters.

Outside the door, Tanaka pushed the door open and came in.

"Brother Gugu, time is almost up. There are quite a few people outside, but it seems that not all of them are killing formation actors."

"I understand." Gu Ming stood up.

Go out and promote.

Ready to serve!

(End of this chapter)