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

After a brief chat with editor Dami about the upcoming recommendations, Yang Qian ended the conversation.

The feeling of hunger rising in his stomach reminded him that it was time to eat.

He got up and slowly walked towards the kitchen.

It's not that I can't afford takeout, it's just that cooking noodles myself is more cost-effective.

Given his current financial situation, spending a dozen yuan to order a takeout meal is most likely a pre-made meal.

It's far more practical to buy some simple ingredients and cook them yourself.

It saves money and allows for better control of oil and salt intake.

……

In the studio of "Old Zhang Talks Anime".

Old Zhang has set the content creator [A Guang] as a special follower to ensure that he can receive push notifications as soon as the creator updates.

At 1 p.m. sharp, my phone beeped.

Old Zhang glanced at the message.

The content creator you follow, A-Guang, has updated his video.

"So fast?!"

Old Zhang was both surprised and delighted, and couldn't wait to open the Starlight Video APP.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be episodes 2 and 3 of Ultraman Tiga.

These are "The Myth of the Stone" and "The Prophecy of the Devil".

Goodness, two episodes released at once!

Is that really so conscientious?

We have to go for it!

He immediately sat down in front of the computer, brewed some goji berry tea, and clicked on the second episode with a pilgrimage-like feeling.

The third episode follows immediately.

After watching two episodes in one go, Lao Zhang felt completely refreshed and still wanted more.

The plot is tightly woven, the themes are profound, and the third episode, in particular, explores prophecy and the human heart.

Most importantly, the suited fighting and special effects are still top-notch.

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!"

Old Zhang muttered to himself.

He felt that this tokusatsu series, titled "Ultraman Tiga," was very likely to become a phenomenal dark horse in the children's entertainment field this year, or even in the entire video industry in recent years.

Such an excellent work deserves a proper video recommendation; otherwise, I would be doing a disservice to my identity as an animation content creator.

Riding the wave of popularity?

No, this is called sharing joy with the people.

He opened his fan group, "Old Zhang's Anime Tea Party".

Sure enough, the group chat was already flooded with discussions about the plot of episodes two and three of Ultraman Tiga.

"Holy crap! Ah Guang updated! Two episodes! Two episodes at once!"

"I saw it! I'm watching episode two now! That Gakuma can turn things into stone, that's an interesting premise!"

"The third episode was amazing! That Kirieloid guy, what kind of prophet was he? He was so sly and infuriating! Thank goodness for Ultraman Tiga!"

"Daigo's transformation was so damn cool! Tiga!!! I shouted along with him, and my mom in the next room asked me what was wrong with me."

"The opening and ending themes are amazing! I can't find the audio source at all, are they original? Just who is A-Guang, this genius?"

"Am I the only one concerned about when the next episode will be released? Even the donkeys in the production team don't dare to rest like this, but Master Guang, please continue! Don't stop!"

Looking at the animation content creator chat group, it's just as lively.

Unlike fan groups, which focus on discussions of the plot and characters.

The perspectives of content creators are more professional.

Animation Data Analyst: "The data climb for 'Ultraman Tiga' is terrifying. After being heavily promoted on the homepage, the number of views increased exponentially, and the positive review rate in the comment section is over 95%. This speed at which word-of-mouth spreads is rare."

Dog is still your dog: "I just watched the second and third episodes, and the camerawork and editing have a very cinematic feel."

Especially the transition between the city night view and Tiga's battle in the third episode—it didn't feel like a newbie scene. Does nobody really know who "A-Guang" is disguised as?

Tomato Fried Egg: "This quality, this narrative pacing, could never be done by an individual! [A Guang] is definitely a pseudonym for some big shot's studio!"

This viewpoint has gained considerable acceptance.

Old Zhang also joined the discussion and shared his viewing experience.

Just then, a content creator who used to work as an editor at Starlight Video and later left to become a self-media creator suddenly popped up and revealed some information.

Xiao Wang Anime: "Rumor has it that the content creator [A Guang] has signed a contract with the platform to become a Star Partner, and the paid subscription model will be launched soon."

The first three episodes are estimated to be free, with subsequent episodes priced between 2 and 3 yuan, in line with mainstream mini-series online dramas.

These words immediately caused an uproar in the group chat.

"Charge? So fast?"

The commentator remarked, "While I knew they'd eventually start charging, isn't this a bit too hasty?"

"I understand, making poached chicken must be expensive, but charging for it right after it becomes popular is a bit off-putting..."

Special effects artist: "2-3 yuan? If the production quality is maintained in the future, then it's not expensive."

Their costumes and miniature sets must have been expensive.

Just making the suits for Golza and Gakuma alone would have cost at least several hundred thousand dollars, not to mention the post-production and soundtrack.

A sarcastic comment on anime: "Charging so soon? That's a bit greedy, isn't it? It's only been popular for a day."

Mech Warrior: "You can't say that. The platform signing Star Partners is itself an affirmation of high-quality content."

Production incurs costs, so charging for it to recoup profits is only natural.

Compared to some poorly produced domestic entertainment dramas that dare to sell for 10 yuan per episode just because of a celebrity's face, if "Ultraman Tiga" is really priced at 2-3 yuan, I think it's a very reasonable price.

It's a garden, not a circle: "The person upstairs is right. The key is whether the quality matches the price."

The quality that Ultraman Tiga has shown so far is absolutely worth the price.

I'm actually worried about whether they can break even with this pricing; it looks like a project that burns through cash.

A relatively unknown anime critic commented: "I agree. Moreover, this is a tokusatsu series, which is a relatively new genre in China with no established fanbase. Setting a high price from the start might deter many curious casual viewers. 2-3 yuan is a safer approach."

……

Finally, the group admin stepped in and sent a message to everyone.

Group admin: "@All members, please discuss rationally. The matter of charging fees has not yet been officially confirmed. Do not spread or believe rumors."

However, the quality of "Ultraman Tiga" is undeniable and deserves our attention and study.

We await further official updates.

Old Zhang closed the group chat, took a deep breath, and began to bury himself in making quick review videos of the first three episodes of "Ultraman Tiga".

He was full of energy and worked until late at night to finish the product, which he set to be released at 11 a.m. the next day.

23:59 a.m.

Old Zhang sat in front of the computer.

The clock skips to midnight, and a new day begins.

He skillfully refreshed the homepage of Starlight Video's "Ultraman Tiga".

really!

The latest episode count has increased to 5!

Two more episodes have been released!

conscience!

That's so generous!

Old Zhang couldn't wait to open the fourth episode.

A familiar payment interface popped up on the screen.

[The fourth episode of Ultraman Tiga requires 25 Star Coins to watch. Do you want to pay to watch it?]

"They're here!"

Old Zhang thought to himself, "As expected, they're charging now."

He was mentally prepared for this.

At 2.5 yuan per episode, it was well within his acceptable range.

They even felt it was great value for money.

Without thinking, he clicked to confirm the payment.

The fourth episode, "Goodbye, Earth," maintained its high standard.

Two months after the Jeep 3 spacecraft lost contact near Jupiter.

A monster named Ligardron suddenly descends upon Earth and attacks the Space Development Agency's energy storage base on Kashima Beach.

Its outer shell is hard and it constantly absorbs high-purity energy, making it difficult even for Ultraman Tiga to break through.

The Victory Team used hacking techniques to find the last images of the spaceship.

It was swallowed by cosmic light in Jupiter's orbit, and three astronauts were assimilated into energy life forms. Under the influence of human fear, they were forced to transform into monsters.

During the intense battle, the Xincheng team members suggested uploading photos of the astronauts' families into the system.

When the faces of family members light up in his consciousness, the repressed human memories awaken, and the monster's movements suddenly stop.

Driven by their unwavering familial bonds, the three astronauts fought their way back into control, proactively dismantling the energy core from within.

Ligardron was successfully defeated, and they transformed into beings of light, bidding farewell to Earth and flying into the depths of space.

End of episode four.

Old Zhang thoroughly enjoyed both the plot and the action sequences.

"That 2.5 yuan was well spent!"

He smacked his lips in satisfaction, still wanting more, and immediately wanted to click on episode five.

At this point, the system popped up another prompt:

We're sorry, your Star Coin balance is insufficient; you need to top up.

"Huh? You've run out of coins?"

Old Zhang was taken aback, only then realizing that he didn't seem to have many Star Coins left.

You'll have to top up your account, what else can you do?

He skillfully scanned the code and was redirected to the WeChat Pay interface.

However, he was stunned when he saw the payment amount.

"0.25 yuan?"

Isn’t it 2.5 yuan?

Why is it 0.25 yuan?

Did something go wrong?

Mr. Zhang quickly returned to his personal center to check his spending records.

The latest record clearly shows: "Ultraman Tiga Episode 4, paid 25 Star Coins".

The exchange rate for Starlight Video is 1 RMB = 100 Starlight Coins.

25 Star Coins is equivalent to 0.25 yuan!

Old Zhang suddenly realized that the UP host had mentioned the price was 2-3 yuan.

He had a preconceived notion and subconsciously assumed the price was 250 Star Coins, without carefully checking the specific number on the payment page.

He quickly returned to the Ultraman Tiga anime's homepage, where a clear explanation had appeared below the description:

[Ultraman Tiga: The first three episodes are free, each subsequent episode costs 25 Star Coins.]

25 Star Coins!

0.25 yuan per episode!

That's true!

Holy crap!!!

Old Zhang couldn't help but swear, and he jumped up from his chair.

0.25 yuan an episode? !

Those trashy web dramas that only have celebrities involved dare to sell for ten yuan per episode.

Ultraman Tiga, which pioneered the tokusatsu genre, is only priced at 0.25 yuan per episode?!

This is no longer a matter of conscience!

This is practically charity!

It is to save all living beings!

Compared to those monsters and demons in the Chinese entertainment industry, this pricing is a slap in the face to them!

Old Zhang felt a surge of heat rush to his head, sweeping away all his fatigue.

His previous quick review video, although it was also boastful, was based on the premise of 2.5 yuan per episode.

Now?

2.5 yuan?

Reasonable?

fart!

0.25 yuan!

This is fucking god!

This is a joyous occasion that must be announced to the whole world at full volume!

Absolutely amazing!

Absolutely amazing!

Blow it as hard as you can!

As for redoing the video?

That's no big deal!

I'm not sleeping tonight!