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Chen Guorong's efficiency is astonishing.

In just a few days, he led more than a dozen voice actors to the Land of Light Animation Studio.

This is only the first batch after he carefully selected them.

In his words.

"There are too many promising talents; I'm afraid you, Director Yang, won't be able to handle them all at once."

Yang Qian conducted the interview herself.

The result surprised him, and could even be described as shocking.

These voice actors brought by Mr. Chen, regardless of age or gender, are all highly skilled.

Some have versatile voices, able to seamlessly switch between sweet young girls and weathered old women;

Some are so emotionally rich that just a few lines of dialogue can bring tears to the eyes;

Some have unique and highly recognizable voices, allowing listeners to visualize the character's image and temperament just by hearing their voices.

What surprised Yang Qian even more was their professionalism.

After receiving the script for "Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit: The Seven Swordsmen", these people were able to grasp the characters' personalities, backgrounds, and current states of mind in less than ten minutes.

During the audition, the voices were almost perfectly replicated from Yang Qian's imagination of each character's voice.

However, problems also arose.

There are too many excellent voice actors, far exceeding the number of main characters in "Rainbow Cat".

What to do?

Yang Qian really likes these voice actors.

"They're all talented..."

Yang Qian felt a surge of emotion.

So he made a decision that seemed almost insane to outsiders.

Since they all meet the requirements, let's sign them all.

Not enough characters?

Then add it.

We have arranged for dedicated voice actors to dub important supporting roles, minor supporting roles, and even soldiers and villagers with lines.

To achieve a truly unique voice for every individual.

To give every character appearing on screen a unique life.

These words stunned not only the new voice actors, but also Chen Guorong, who was slightly moved.

Such an investment is simply a pipe dream in today's industry environment.

But this precisely reflects Yang Qian's extreme demands on her work and her respect for voice actors.

Soon, the dubbing studio at the Land of Light Animation Studio was operating at high speed.

At this moment, Yang Qian is sitting in the recording control room, supervising the dubbing work of the first episode of "Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit Seven Swordsmen" through the huge soundproof glass.

Chen Guorong stood in front of the microphone, voicing the character of the protagonist Rainbow Cat's father, the leader of the righteous path in the martial arts world, White Cat.

Although he only appeared in the first episode, Chan Kwok-wing's performance was textbook-worthy.

The composure and magnanimity in the face of the demonic cult's attack.

The earnest expectation when entrusting Rainbow Cat with the task of finding the successor of the Seven Swords.

Finally, to cover his son's escape, he resolutely used the Fiery Whirlwind Sword Technique to perish together with the demonic sect, a moment of resolute tragedy...

All emotions were perfectly conveyed through his voice.

The final cry of "Fire Dance Whirlwind" is the perfect finishing touch.

It was as if a peerless hero was burning his life force before my eyes, radiating his final brilliance.

"CUT! Perfect!"

Yang Qian spoke through the microphone, her tone filled with undisguised admiration.

Chen Guorong walked out of the recording studio with a look of relief on his face.

"Old Chen, if you have this ability, why didn't you say so sooner?"

Yang Qian stepped forward, her tone tinged with a hint of complaint.

"If I had known, I would have arranged a more significant role for you, such as the villain Black Heart Tiger. That role would have given you more room to develop your character."

Yang Qian truly felt it was a pity; although the white cat was good, its role was too short.

With Mr. Chen's abilities, he is fully capable of handling more crucial roles.

Upon hearing this, Chen Guorong chuckled and waved his hand, saying, "Director Yang, I appreciate your kindness."

"However, I'm getting old and my energy is limited, so I won't try to steal the spotlight from the younger generation."

Chen Guolin's appearance this time is more about paving the way for the younger generation.

He has achieved great success and is nearing retirement. His only worry is the younger generation in the voice acting industry.

Now that Yang Qian has taken the lead, he should leave the stage to talented young people.

He had read through the script of "Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit: The Seven Swordsmen" and knew its immense potential.

Once they appear on the big screen, the voice actors involved will surely rise to fame.

He, the guide, has already fulfilled his mission.

"Mr. Chen, you've worked hard. Please have some water to soothe your throat."

Su Xiaoran, who was standing nearby, handed her a glass of warm water at the right moment, speaking respectfully.

Su Xiaoran, a young girl who was highly recommended by Mr. Chen, possesses amazing voice acting talent and coordination skills.

She once dubbed a web series for a top female star, but the series failed miserably due to its terrible plot and disastrous acting.

Unable to accept their idol's failure, the fervent fans directed their anger at the voice actress, accusing Su Xiaoran of ruining her idol's charm and subjecting her to months of cyberbullying.

As for the actors themselves, the green screen effects, the wide-eyed stares, and the recitation of numbers in their lines?

The fans, of course, chose to choose to be selectively blind.

This gives a glimpse into the bizarre phenomena in the Chinese entertainment industry.

She was invited by Mr. Chen to audition for "Rainbow Cat".

After hearing her perform a few lines with different emotions, Yang Qian immediately decided to have her voice the female lead, Lan Tu.

Before Lan Tu's scenes were even filmed, she took the initiative to coordinate voice actors and assist Yang Qian in handling affairs of the 2D animation department.

They displayed a maturity and competence beyond their years.

"I'm old and useless now. The future belongs to you young people."

Chen Guorong took the water and gave Su Xiaoran an encouraging smile.

He knew that Su Xiaoran's abilities were far more than what was apparent on the surface.

Besides her work in voice acting, Su Xiaoran is also an excellent voice director.

She can even play more than a dozen roles and have fluent dialogues, making her a true treasure.

"That's all for my scenes. Xiao Ran, please take care of the coordination and quality control of the dubbing at the studio."

Chen Guorong's repeated instructions were a recognition of Su Xiaoran's abilities and an indication of his emphasis on the Kingdom of Light project.

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen, I understand."

Su Xiaoran nodded solemnly.

Yang Qian gave these voice actors an opportunity.

She will naturally do her best to reciprocate.

"Alright, we can talk about sentimentality later."

Yang Qian clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention back.

"Mr. Chen can rest first, or watch the rest of the recording."

"We're working hard to start recording the second episode. The official competition requires submission of at least three episodes, and time is of the essence."

He is still observing Su Xiaoran's abilities.

But Mr. Chen's recommendation and his initial impressions both suggest that this girl might bring him a pleasant surprise.

……

A few days later, the official judging panel for the "Call for Outstanding Children's Animation Works Online" competition was formed.

Several senior judges were sitting around in the meeting room, reviewing the submitted entries.

When the judges saw the animation studio of the Land of Light submitting "Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit: The Seven Swordsmen", they were taken aback for a moment.

"The Land of Light? Aren't they a tokusatsu (special effects) company? They're participating too?"

"They submitted three episodes? The competition required a 30-minute final product, and each of their episodes is almost 15 minutes long, right? That's almost 45 minutes in total."

"Tsk, young man, do you think that just because tokusatsu was successful, animation is the same? Trying to substitute quantity for quality? Are you trying to fool us?"

"The threshold for children's 2D animation is not low; you can't just get away with gimmicks."

The judges exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of disapproval on the other's face.

Although Ultraman Tiga and Kuuga achieved remarkable success, it is true that different fields are like different worlds.

They have reservations about the Land of Light's foray into 2D animation, especially its excessive submission.

With a somewhat critical mindset, they clicked on the first episode of "Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit: The Seven Swordsmen".

As the scene unfolds, the landscape background, resembling an ink painting, and the lively animal-themed warrior figures immediately capture everyone's attention.

Immediately afterwards, the voiceover began.

The white cat's calm and dignified admonition, the rainbow cat's youthful and resolute spirit, and the pig's cunning and treacherous lines.

The supporting characters and even passersby each have their own unique voices...

Every voice perfectly matches the character, full of emotion and distinct layers.

As the plot unfolds, the Demonic Cult attacks, White Cat sacrifices himself, and Rainbow Cat is entrusted with a critical mission: to embark on a journey to find the successor of the Seven Swords...

The pacing is tight and well-balanced, combining the heroic spirit of martial arts with touching warmth.

After watching all three episodes in a row, the meeting room fell silent.

The disdain on the judges' faces had long since vanished.

Instead, there was shock and disbelief.

This art style...

The combination of traditional Chinese ink painting aesthetics and modern animation technology is so exquisite.

This voice acting...

It was an auditory feast; every character seemed to come alive!

This storyboard...

The camera work is fluid, the fight scenes are full of tension, and the emotional scenes are well-rendered!

This plot...

The story is full of ups and downs, and the spirit of chivalry runs throughout. It is not childish at all, and even adults will find it irresistible!

This……

Is this really a domestically produced animation?

Was this made by a studio that was doing 2D animation for the first time?

No way!

Some people, still not believing it, took another look at the production company.

The list of participants in the Land of Light animation studio is entirely composed of Chinese names.

"Awesome..."

Someone whispered something that revealed the common thought in everyone's mind.

After nearly a minute of silence, the most senior judge cleared his throat.

"Ahem... well, how about we look at some other entries? Let's compare them all?"

"Yes, yes, let's look at other examples; we can't generalize from a single case."

The other judges quickly echoed, trying to calm down from the shock brought by "Rainbow Cat".

They randomly clicked on animation works submitted by several other reputable companies.

One hour later.

The atmosphere in the meeting room became even more somber.

After witnessing the amazing performance of "Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit Seven Swordsmen", it's time to watch other works.

Even though there are many well-made works among them, I always feel that something is missing.

Some plots are childish, some have rough animation, and some have distracting voice acting...

With pearls and jade before them, even tiles and stones are hard to compare.

The old judge rubbed his temples, a wry smile on his face, looked around at everyone, and slowly began to speak.

"I think we should just discuss what award to give to 'Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit Seven Swordsmen'?"

This time, no one raised any objections.