Anime rating game

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Idiot, doesn't this make it seem like I'm the only one still dwelling on the past?

While the two were talking, Hayase Kinue and Koiwai Yoshino had already filled the table to the brim.

"Dinner's ready! Since I didn't know we'd have guests, I made all of Zong-jun's favorite dishes. If either of you has any dietary restrictions, I can make some more."

"I don't have any dietary restrictions, Aunt Juanjiang, these are all foods I like."

Taking the rice from Hayase Kinue, Adagaki Aki thanked her and glanced at Masamune sitting opposite her:

"According to my investigation, you didn't actually go to Shinshu. So how did you lose weight? Dieting and exercise?"

"Pretty much. I didn't deliberately diet, but I increased my exercise and the amount of studying I did, so I gradually lost weight."

"He worked so hard to get into the University of Tokyo, but didn't go to school? Was it because of that golden subtitle three months ago?"

"yes..."

As soon as Masamune finished speaking, the sky outside the window suddenly became somewhat bright, and at the same time, a system voice without any emotion echoed in his ears.

The familiar voice made him immediately get up and run to the window.

As expected, the new anime series that started in April are now coming to an end, and the subtitles from the Sky System are currently being evaluated.

[After Reincarnating, I Became the World's Strongest Dragon Knight, rated 2 stars, as punishment for all the main creators: stiff necks for two days.]

[The Magic Prohibition Regulations, 3-star rating, reward...]

After watching for a while, Masamune fell into deep thought.

Only a handful of works were ones I had seen in my previous life; the rest were light novel or manga adaptations that I had never heard of before.

Of the forty-odd works, two have the highest rating of 3 stars, three have 3 stars, six have 2 stars, and the rest have 2 stars or less.

It seems that among the new anime series starting in July, besides the three familiar titles, there are also light novel and manga adaptations that I haven't heard of that I need to pay attention to.

However, as a different type of work, there is no need to be too wary.

"Zong-jun, come and eat quickly, or the food will get cold."

"clear."

Sitting back down at the table, Masamune picked up his chopsticks and couldn't help but ask again:

"Don't you care at all, Mom? When it appeared three months ago, you even took me outside and said that the gods had appeared."

"Because we didn't know what was going on at the time, but now that it has happened once and we know what happened, there's no need to be too surprised the second time."

Hayase Kinue paused, then asked curiously:

Was Zongjun's animation reviewed at the end of September?

"Hmm." Masamune nodded slightly. "Based on my deduction, the evaluation will begin once most of the animation in the first season is completed. I searched online and found that although the evaluation in other countries is not at the same time as here, the rules are basically the same."

"Is this why Masamune-kun didn't continue his university studies but went straight into the workforce?" Adagaki Aki asked while picking up some food.

"That's right. If only the animation industry is evaluated in the future, and the rules remain the same, the future will definitely belong to animation production. The entire industry will flourish, and the earlier you enter, the greater your advantage will be."

"That's true. During this period, the university has been discussing the assessment three months ago. Because it was unclear whether other industries would follow suit with similar assessments, everyone's expectations were rather conservative. Today's assessment, on the contrary, will prompt many people to take action."

Chapter Twenty-Three: Leave Some Room for Yourself

Once the hunger in her stomach subsided, Adagaki Aki slowed her movements, thinking as she spoke:

"I wasn't very interested in animation before; I majored in finance in college. If I want to enter the animation industry later, do you have any advice?"

"On the one hand, watch more animation to improve your ability to distinguish between good and bad animation, so you won't be fooled in this regard. On the other hand, take action as soon as possible, the sooner the better."

Seeing the puzzled look on her face, Masamune smiled and explained:

"The animation industry is already a very niche industry, and compared to other industries, the talent pool is limited."

"When everyone wants to get into this industry, talent becomes extremely important."

"Therefore, you can first buy a small but complete animation production company, then invest money to hire people and expand the scale as quickly as possible."

“For those who value money, recruit them with money; for those who talk about dreams, recruit them with excellent plans and future visions and blueprints; for those who just want a stable life, bind them with a base salary and long-term contracts.”

"With enough talent, the next step is to stockpile copyrights. Light novels and manga adaptations into anime are the general trend in recent years and into the future."

"The works adapted from popular light novels and anime, as long as the director doesn't mess things up and the funding isn't bad, will never have too bad a rating."

Adagaki Aki paused for a moment, then smiled and said:

"That's totally a businessman's mindset. I thought you made animations purely because you liked it."

"Liking something is one thing, but pure liking alone is not enough to survive, nor is it worth giving up a longer-term future for."

Masamune made no attempt to hide his true feelings and said very seriously:

"It is precisely because I value the future of the animation industry that I joined it without hesitation."

"The highest rating in these two seasons is three and a half stars, and the highest reward is a level 1 skill in kendo or combat."

"Although it's a good reward, it's not worth risking everything for."

"I value four-star, five-star or even higher rewards. I don't ask for much, just a few superpowers."

Adagaki Aki stared at him blankly for several seconds before she came to her senses and couldn't help but laugh:

"You're being way too realistic, aren't you? But if superpowers really existed, wouldn't countries all over the world join in?"

“Yes, back then… I couldn’t even imagine the future of the animation industry.” Masamune laughed as well.

"It seems I must join this grand event as soon as possible."

“I suggest you start preparing as soon as possible. There are only a limited number of excellent light novels and manga, so it’s first come, first served.” Masamune paused. “Also, you can look for outstanding screenwriters in the film and television industry. In the past, they looked down on the animation industry, but now and in the future, they will definitely gradually join in.”

indeed.

Adagaki Aki nodded repeatedly. Not only the animation industry itself, but when live-action dramas start to try adapting into animation, regardless of the quality, the future alone is enough to elevate animation itself to the heavens.

As long as the evaluation mechanism in the sky exists, animation will surely soar higher and higher.

If my father isn't stupid, he'll definitely get into the animation industry; the only difference is how much support he'll give me.

Why buy a small company instead of buying a large one directly?

"Because of the power to speak, by buying a small company, you can make the animations you want and have a say in various aspects. It's like having a blank canvas to start drawing on."

"Too."

A flash of understanding crossed Adagaki Aki's eyes, and she looked at Masamune with a hint of surprise.

Many children only gradually realize what they want to do and what they should do after graduation.

But he realized this before he even graduated from high school and took steps forward.

These two assessments from heaven both point to the rapidly growing future of the animation industry.

While it's not yet entirely certain whether other industries will also be evaluated, this is enough to give it a try.

Compared to those who hesitate and are indecisive, those who act first are the ones who get to enjoy the benefits faster.

"It's decided! After I get back today, I'll try to persuade my father to let me go to school to apply for a long-term leave."

"Although I'm a little late, I will catch up as soon as possible. Please take care of me then."

"What kind of instruction do you want?" Masamune asked instinctively.

"Let's settle this with the animations we create!"

"Why do we need to decide who wins? There's no competition between us, is there?"

"No, I'm not satisfied with you as you are now, and I want to mold you into the person I envision you to be. Therefore, this is my challenge to you."

? ?

Masamune paused for a moment before cautiously asking:

"The expectations you're referring to aren't about body shape, are they?"

"Hmph...that's hard to say." Adagaki Aki chuckled.

"Please have mercy on me. I finally managed to lose weight. To maintain this perfect figure, I exercise and weigh myself every day. If I gain weight again, it won't be so easy to lose it again."

This time, Adagaki Aki didn't respond; she just looked at him quietly.

"What if you lose?" Masamune sighed helplessly.

"If I lose, then so be it, just do as you wish."

"??? What am I expecting?"

"Since you don't object, then it's a deal. In three or six months, I will bring my work and we'll settle this once and for all."

"That's possible, but what are your expectations...?"

Does she expect me to become fat?

What do I expect from her?

I don't think I had any expectations of her.

......

After sunset, sitting in the car on the way home, Yoshino Koiwai whispered again:

"sorry."