I, Hiroshi Nohara, the star of Japanese cinema

Chapter 3 Suzuki Seito
"Yes, this is a manga I created by combining elements of neon folklore and strange stories, called Anzhiju."

Nohara Hiroshi nodded.

As he spoke, Nohara Hiroshi also saw Suzuki Seito flipping through the animation book, his expression gradually becoming serious, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

The horror and strange story animation "Anzhijuu" was originally a program produced by Tokyo TV in Neon in its previous life.

It received widespread acclaim upon its release.

Before Nohara Hiroshi traveled through time, this show had not only been serialized for more than ten seasons, but had also been adapted into a live-action version.

This proves the popularity of Anzhiju.

The first season was an instant hit.

That is a classic among classics!
Although the neon in the previous life is somewhat different from the neon in this world, and the era and details of Anzhiju do not match the neon in the early 90s.

But Hiroshi Nohara had already discovered this and directly adapted it using his own little tricks as a cartoonist.

Not only does it perfectly fit the neon of this world.

It perfectly fits the times!
In addition, his previous work, "Yu Yu Hakusho", which he plagiarized from Togashi, became a huge hit, and he also made some minor adjustments to the details.

Then deal with this short animation type of Anzhiju.

Isn't that easy to do?
"Si...Si Guoyi!"

Sure enough, Suzuki Seito, who was flipping through the picture album, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement when he read the stories in it, even though he was now a bald middle-aged man in his fifties.

And even his eyes widened.

Suzuki Seito was really surprised.

Originally, Suzuki Seito felt a little indifferent about the so-called famous cartoonist classmate introduced to him by his nephew Suzuki Kawa.

In his opinion, even a cartoonist with some fame could not really create works according to his own requirements.

After all, he was just a second-tier director in the production department of Tokyo TV.

But I have been working in this production bureau for more than 20 years.

He has directed many works.

Have a very high vision.

So, I just thought that no matter what, I might as well try my luck and told my nephew Suzuki Kawa that he could meet this little-known cartoonist classmate.

By the way, let him make a simple work with horror elements that suits what he wants and take a look.

I didn't have any hope.

result.

The current Suzuki River.

It’s really surprising!

"With this style, this comic layout, and this level of storyboarding, even if we use this album directly for filming, we can quickly turn this comic into an animation!"

"And the stories are quite fascinating. The first one tells the story of Fu Nu and her horrific experience in the apartment. Well, it's quite terrifying."

"The second one is about tragic worship. My grandparents told me about it when I was a child. It was really chilling!"

"Is there a third family motto... a weird ritual to exorcise evil spirits?"

Suzuki Seito flipped through the album quickly.

Finally turned to the last page.

Only then did he realize that the picture album that Hiroshi Nohara sent him only contained three relatively short but very complete horror stories.

And based on his professional directing level, he directly used this album for production.

Expand a little bit.

Three episodes of animation can be produced directly in a short period of time!

"Nohara Hiroshi, right?" Suzuki Seito slowly exhaled at this time, with a faint smile on his lips, he raised his head and looked at Nohara Hiroshi.

"Hi." Nohara Hiroshi immediately stood up from his seat, lowered his head and bent slightly to show his humility.

He understood that Suzuki Seito's opening words meant that he had something to say.

The Japanese love this kind of thing. "You're excellent. This piece you brought, 'Yamishibai,' is truly wonderful," Suzuki Kiyoto exclaimed.

As he spoke, he lowered his head again and looked at the cover of the album which was obviously hand-painted.

The middle-aged man pushing the cart and the kaleidoscope.

Wearing a weird mask.

It gives people a feeling of extreme disharmony and discomfort, as well as a sense of curiosity mixed with fear in their hearts.

Suzuki Seito reached out and pointed at the album, then said directly, "This is the work I want, Nohara Hiroshi. If possible, I would like to buy your work, Anzhiju, for 50 yen per copy!"

50 yen would be equivalent to 2025 yuan even in .

What's more, in the neon era of the 90s.

It’s really not low.

But for Hiroshi Nohara, he wants more than just money.

"Mr. Suzuki, I am very grateful for your offer, but I have another request. Please allow me to tell you." At this time, Hiroshi Nohara still lowered his head, bowed slightly, and spoke with a very respectful attitude.

"Oh?" Suzuki Seito raised his eyebrows slightly. Out of admiration for Nohara Hiroshi, he nodded and said, "You go ahead."

As long as it is not outrageous, he is willing to agree to the young man's request.

"I've loved TV Tokyo since I was a kid. Although I majored in management at university, if possible, please allow me to join Tokyo Relax Broadcasting and TV Tokyo as an assistant director."

Nohara Hiroshi directly stated his request.

This itself is his dream.

In his previous life on Earth, before he was Hiroshi Nohara, he hoped to become a director or a film and television worker.

Now it has come into this world.

Became Nohara Hiroshi.

This means that Hiroshi Nohara now has the support of the entire earth's film and television resources, and when he comes to this world, he can still restore it perfectly.

With this advantage, if you don’t invest in the industry you like.

Can Nohara Hiroshi still feel at ease?
"Hmm?" Suzuki Seito was stunned when he heard Nohara Hiroshi's request: "Join Tokyo TV and become a director?"

Then, before Nohara Hiroshi could say anything else, Suzuki Seito couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Hahahaha! Nohara Hiroshi, no wonder I heard Suzuki Kawa say before that you had a dream of becoming a director! Now it seems that you really like being a director!"

"Yes, I like it very much!" Nohara Hiroshi lowered his head again.

"No problem." Suzuki Seito leaned back in his chair, looking at Nohara Hiroshi's respectful attitude, and nodded with great satisfaction. "As a third-level director of the Tokyo TV production department, I am qualified to recommend newcomers to join the TV station's production department. Hiroshi-kun, this is not a problem."

"Thank you very much!" Nohara Hiroshi was excited and expressed his gratitude again in a deep voice.

"You are talented yourself. I can't possibly bury a talented young person."

Suzuki Seito smiled and picked up the album on the table, his tone still quite emotional: "But at the beginning, you can only be a temporary graduate to assist me in the production of animation. If Anzhiju is a great success, then I think you will be qualified to become a full-time employee."

"I will try my best." Nohara Hiroshi bowed.

"Wait! Wait! Iwata-kun! Section Chief Suzuki is meeting a guest, you really can't go in!"

But before Suzuki Seito could say anything encouraging, a loud commotion suddenly broke out outside the office.

And the noise was getting closer.

‘Bangdang——’

Until the office door was pushed open from the outside, a middle-aged man in his thirties wearing a suit, with a thin figure, an extremely gloomy look, and looking quite cunning walked in.

A pair of owl-like eyes glanced coldly at Nohara Hiroshi in the office, but only glanced past him.

It was obvious that he looked arrogant and didn't take Nohara Hiroshi seriously.

He looked directly at Seito Suzuki.

"I'm sorry, Section Chief Suzuki, Iwata-kun insisted on coming over and I didn't stop him." Following in was the little girl Kitagawa Yao who had led Nohara Hiroshi before.

And two male employees with red faces and indignant expressions, who were about the same age as Nohara Hiroshi.

They all looked angrily at the guy who broke in.

(End of this chapter)