Entertainment to the death, make a tokusatsu film that will crush the entire internet.

On the homepage of Starlight Video, a brand new banner, GG, has quietly appeared.

Kamen Rider Ryuki, January 1st, a new rider arrives, the battle for survival begins.

The poster features more than ten knights with different appearances.

The news caused an instant uproar among tokusatsu enthusiasts.

"It's here! Guangda has finally released another Kamen Rider!"

"The poster shows over a dozen knights? This is going to be a massive free-for-all!"

"Time is passing so slowly, I wish it would be New Year's Day right away!"

"I wonder what kind of merchandise they'll release this time. I'm already preparing my wallet."

……

Tanuki Entertainment.

Wu Dashan glanced at the promotional page for "Kamen Rider Ryuki" on the screen, chuckled, and took a sip of his coffee.

"A clown jumping around like a tree trunk."

He shook his head and muttered to himself.

With only two days left until New Year's Day, why are they only starting their promotional campaign now?

That's far too frivolous.

His game, "Fate Brawl: Warriors Era," started its first wave of pre-launch hype the day after "Nawa" ended.

In this short period of time, three high-quality PVs were released.

They even collaborated with renowned novelist Guo Jingming on a short story.

The hype has already reached its peak, with over five million reservations and over one hundred million views on the topic.

And what about Kamen Rider Ryuki?

The promotion was rushed, the PV was only one minute long, and the poster featured a dazzling array of knights.

"A dozen or so knights? A tokusatsu ensemble piece?"

Wu Dashan put down his coffee cup, his face full of disdain.

Four episodes of screen time for each person wouldn't be enough, would it?

What kind of story can be told from this?

I'm afraid it's just a superficial glance; none of them will be properly developed.

He clicked on the background data comparison chart.

The real-time popularity index of "Fate/Brawl: Warriors Era" is seventeen times that of "Kamen Rider Ryuki".

A full seventeen times!

The advantage lies with me.

Wu Dashan leaned back in his leather chair, looking smug and self-satisfied.

This feeling is like when you're playing Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game) and you have the last four cards in your hand, and they're all Aces.

And what about Iemitsu no Kuni?

He held seventeen loose cards in his hand.

"Seventeen cards, you think you can beat me in a second?"

He imagined Yang Qian looking flustered and couldn't help but laugh.

"Here, pour Ah-Guang a cappuccino."

He even started humming a little tune.

Moreover, there are rumors coming from certain channels.

It seems that the major players in the Chinese entertainment industry have already begun to take action against the Land of Light.

"Land of Light, your good days are coming to an end."

……

Yang Qian's office at the Land of Light Animation Studio.

"Xiao Ran, how's the New Year's gift preparation going?"

"This is the final list, please take a look."

Yang Qian glanced at the list.

The thermos cups, printed with the roles each employee played in the project, are made of 316 stainless steel.

Master Sui's Special Dim Sum Gift Box;

"Ultraman Tiga: The Final War" family movie ticket package, which can bring two family members, is valid at participating cinemas nationwide;

A 1000 RMB JD.com shopping card;

Yang Qian's handwritten greeting card.

"That's a bit too little."

"Director Yang, this is a really high standard."

Su Xiaoran offered another subtle reminder.

"As far as I know, there aren't many companies in the industry that give out New Year's Day gifts. With these five items added together, the average cost per person is close to two thousand."

Is it high?

Yang Qian glanced at the list.

"Interns, part-time workers, remote colleagues, as well as the cleaning staff and security guards in the park—are all included?"

"The entire list has been checked; nothing has been missed."

"The allergen warnings on the dessert gift boxes should be made more prominent. If someone is allergic to nuts or dairy products, they can replace them with the allergen-free version made by Chef Sui."

"If anyone doesn't want the shopping cards, we can just cash them out and deposit them into their salary. Let's not make things difficult for others."

He paused, his gaze falling on the last item.

"I'll start writing the greeting cards tonight, over three hundred, hmm, I can finish them."

Su Xiaoran looked at Yang Qian's serious expression and felt a sense of admiration.

This is the most fundamental difference between the Land of Light and other companies.

Here, people are always put first.

"By the way, Director Yang."

Su Xiaoran remembered something else and lowered her voice.

"There's something I'd like to report to you."

"What's so mysterious?"

Yang Qian looked up with a smile.

"I recently received a headhunter's offer, which is very generous."

Su Xiaoran observed Yang Qian's expression.

"However, I have already clearly refused."

"That's great!"

Yang Qian's smile remained unchanged.

"This shows that your abilities have been recognized by the market, which is an affirmation of your professional value."

Su Xiaoran: "???"

This reaction is wrong!

"Director Yang!"

She was getting a little anxious.

"Don't you even care? If a headhunter can find me, then the company's other core employees must also be able to..."

"I know."

Yang Qian nodded.

"Chen Yi, Guo Fan, Huang Duotian, Nagano Hiroshi, Jiaozi, Hu Pangbin..."

"Several key members from the animation team, special effects team, and technical platform have recently mentioned this to me privately."

"Then why aren't you in a hurry at all?!"

Su Xiaoran was even more confused.

"What's the rush?"

Yang Qian countered with a question.

"Employees' decision to stay or leave is their personal freedom, and I have no right to interfere, nor do I want to use contracts or personal relationships to hold anyone hostage."

"I believe that the Land of Light can offer far more than just a salary."

He stood up and walked to the window.

"What we offer is respect, room for growth, and a sense of accomplishment from doing meaningful things together."

"It's the variety of delicious food that Chef Sui prepares every day, the taxi fare reimbursed after working overtime, the ergonomic chair you get used to and never want to switch, and Shijiu that you can always reach out to during work..."

Yang Qian turned around and smiled at Su Xiaoran.

"Of course, there's also the possibility of slightly higher wages than other places, and project bonuses that will never be delayed."

"If all of this combined still doesn't compare to what the headhunter promised..."

"That only means that we found the wrong person, or they chose the wrong path."

Su Xiaoran stared blankly at Yang Qian.

She suddenly remembered that she had overheard two concept artists chatting in the break room a few days ago.

"A headhunter contacted me today, offering an annual salary of 400,000 yuan, a signing fee of 100,000 yuan, and also mentioned project bonuses."

What did you say?

"I asked."

The company cafeteria provides a free meal allowance of 100 yuan per person per day, which includes breakfast, lunch, three meals a day, afternoon tea, and a late-night snack, all led by a top-notch chef.

Headhunter: No...

Does the company pay double overtime wages for working overtime? Does it reimburse taxi fares for leaving get off work late?

Headhunter: ? ? ?

The company has a rule that overtime work on weekends requires approval; otherwise, it is not allowed.

Headhunter: ...

Does the company have Herman Miller chairs? Can I pet the cats there?

Headhunter: !!!

company……

Headhunter: Bro, stop asking. Does the Land of Light need any more people? I suddenly want to change jobs.

This is the referral link; please remember to mention my name.

Headhunter: Okay, bro.

At the time, Su Xiaoran only found it funny, but now she suddenly understands.

"I understand, Director Yang."

Su Xiaoran nodded solemnly.

"There's one more thing."

Yang Qian returned to her desk.

"How's the process going with Attorney Zhang regarding the purchase of the copyrights to other animated works?"

"We have already reached an agreement on the video rights to more than a dozen classic old animations, and the prices are very reasonable."

Su Xiaoran reported to the leader, but still had some questions.

"Director Yang, why do we need to buy these? There's no project that requires these materials right now..."

"Oh, just a personal interest, I'll save it."

Yang Qian waved her hand dismissively.

Su Xiaoran: "..."

Your budget for your hobby is way too high!

"in addition."

Yang Qian changed the subject.

"Notify Starlight Video that the promotional campaign for LoveLive!" can begin."

"Now?"

Su Xiaoran glanced at the calendar.

"Director Yang, the promotion for 'The Wind' on Tencent Video is in full swing. Their teaser PV was released yesterday. The music production team is very strong, and the visuals are also exquisite."

Should I avoid his sharp edge?

Yang Qian smiled.

"What we need is to compete in the laning phase."

He turned on his computer and brought up the first episode of LoveLive! that was already completed.

"Besides, we have more than one card in our hand."

Besides LoveLive!, the 2D team is also close to finishing the preview short film for K-On!.

And the 3D team, the special effects team, the film team...

Each of them has their own trump cards.

"Oh, right."

Yang Qian remembered something.

"How are Guo Fan and the others doing lately?"

Su Xiaoran's expression was subtle: "Director Guo has been ripping off his colleagues lately."

He said the filming of "Ultraman Tiga" was too intensive and required support.

"Then, I don't know where they came from, they tricked several veteran cinematographers and art directors with film experience into joining. Now, everyone on the crew is a money-grubber."

"Director Gyoza's 'Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger' has started filming."

Yang Qian nodded.

Tell them not to overwork themselves and to take breaks.

"During the New Year's Day holiday, those who should go home should go home, and those who should relax should relax."

……

3D Group, Huang Duotian: "Seven days to break through another dimension, Director Yang's imagination is just too wild."

Liu Liang: "I actually think it's pretty cool."

Chen Yi from Group 2D: "Transforming into a magical girl and then engaging in close combat? Can that even be considered magical girl...?"