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

At 8 p.m. that evening, "Go Master" and "Hikaru no Go" premiered on Starlight Video as scheduled.

"A Go prodigy who has endured many hardships"

Having tasted all the bitterness of life, and endured the long nights

A young Go player, determined to move forward.

In the discussion of the Dao on the chessboard, the Qi (vital energy) follows the rotation of heaven and earth.

……

When the nation prospers, so does the game of chess.

Heroes emerge from the cycle of heaven and earth.

... "

The majestic opening theme song instantly transported the audience to the vicissitudes of the late Ming Dynasty.

Inside the Penguin Video office, Wisteria was intently watching.

The quality of the opening theme song gave her a slight chill; the lyrics and composition were extraordinary.

Go Master Episode 1: The Divine Cannon

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, Japanese pirates ran rampant.

Inspector Jiang Lingyun took his son Jiang Liuer south, ostensibly to teach his son chess, but in reality to secretly investigate the theft of the Divine Cannon.

On the canal, I witnessed firsthand how the Ming army suffered heavy losses at the hands of Japanese pirates because of the stolen Shenji cannons, a scene of utter carnage.

Young Jiang Liuer witnessed the heroic figure of the Jianghu swordsman Yao Dao Wang slaying Japanese pirates and developed boundless admiration for him.

However, the captured Japanese pirate envoy was rescued by a mysterious person, and the conspiracy began to unfold.

Jiang Lingyun entrusted Jiang Liuer to Master Yuande of Lingyun Temple.

Jiang Liuer was initially stubborn and resistant when he first entered the temple, but after learning that Yuan De was actually the master of the Demon Blade King, his attitude changed instantly and he decided to stay.

Even more surprisingly, he displayed an astonishing talent for Go while playing and playing against the young monks in the temple.

He easily defeated three opponents single-handedly.

Grandmaster Yuande exclaimed, "This child is a Go genius that comes along only once in a century!"

Go Master Episode 2: Lingyun Temple

To temper Jiang Liuer's unruly nature, Yuande locked him in the Sutra Repository and ordered him to memorize the dry Four Books and Five Classics.

Jiang Liuer found it unbearable, and memorizing the texts was like chewing wax.

While feeling bored, he discovered the chess manual bookshelf and curiously opened a wooden box that Yuande had treasured.

Inside, an ancient book titled "New Complete Map of Sincerity" emitted a mysterious golden light when he touched it...

Later, while playing chess with the Demon Blade King who came to visit, the Demon Blade King was tricked by the Prince of Fu and arrested on charges of "colluding with Japanese pirates".

Jiang Liuer watched helplessly as his hero was taken away by the soldiers.

He was unaware that he had been drawn into a massive conspiracy concerning the fate of his family and country.

The two episodes have finished airing.

The wisteria flower leaned against the back of the chair, its brows slightly furrowed.

"The opening setup was a bit slow-paced, and the conflicts weren't intense enough."

This was her first impression.

Did Ah Guang make a mistake?

Did the production quality of the early stages of this work have to be sacrificed due to the need to work on multiple fronts?

No, it's impossible.

Her sixth sense was giving her a frantic warning.

Ah Guang would never make such a basic mistake.

She immediately clicked on the synced version.

Hikaru no Go Episode 1: The Kisei Descends

During my elementary school years, I discovered an old Go board in my grandfather's old warehouse.

The act of wiping unexpectedly awakened the thousand-year-old spirit of the chessboard.

Chu Ying was the foremost Go player of the Southern Liang Dynasty.

Chu Ying was framed and unjustly drowned, but his soul remained fixated on pursuing the highest level of Go – the "divine move".

Only time can see him, and the two reached an agreement.

Shi Guang helps Chu Ying play chess, while Chu Ying helps Shi Guang deal with academic problems.

At the Go club, Chu Ying, with the help of time, played against Yu Liang, a Go prodigy of the same age, and easily won.

Yu Liang, who received strict training from his father Yu Xiaoyang, a famous Go master, from a young age, suffered a huge shock when he lost to an opponent who seemed to be a "beginner" for the first time.

Shiguang himself has no interest in Go, regarding it merely as a mutually beneficial transaction.

Hikaru no Go Episode 2: The Nine-Year-Old Prodigy

Shi Guang took Chu Ying to watch a children's Go tournament. Unable to resist his passion for Go, Chu Ying couldn't help but offer some pointers.

A few skillful moves caught the attention of professional Go player Fang Xu and Go teacher Bai Chuan, who were present.

As the two fled in panic, they bumped into Yu Liang's father, Yu Xiaoyang, a contemporary Go master.

Chu Ying instantly sensed that this person was very likely the key opponent in his search for the "Divine Hand".

End of two episodes.

The wisteria flower already had its own conclusion.

"Hikaru no Go," a classic shonen manga that blends fantasy, growth, and competition, is the Land of Light's true trump card this time.

The game starts off at a brisk pace, with a novel premise, direct conflicts, and charismatic characters that are already showing their appeal, indicating huge potential!

As for "Go Master"...

Although the theme song is very grand.

However, the early plot is too drawn out, and in today's fast-paced market, it may be difficult to capture the attention of all viewers immediately.

Once you think about it that way, it makes sense.

The Land of Light is, after all, a limited entity. Releasing four major works at once would inevitably strain its production capacity and resources.

To ensure the quality of its flagship work, A-Guang may have sacrificed some of the appeal of "Go Master" in its early stages.

They even used it as a smoke grenade to draw fire.

Similarly, it can be concluded that "Dekaranger" was probably just a hastily released scapegoat to counter "Star Warriors".

If it were her, she would never have diverted her energy to develop a new team-based tokusatsu series that might not even succeed, when she already had Ultraman as her trump card.

Preliminary reviews of the three animated films have begun to circulate online.

"Hikaru no Go is so good! Chu Ying from Hikaru no Go is so handsome! This kid doesn't even know how lucky he is!"

"The fighting in 'Swordsman' is still exhilarating, and it has a strong sense of the martial arts world."

"What's 'Go Master' about? I didn't quite get into it, the pace was too slow."

"As expected, trying to do too much at once will only lead to failure. Everbright is likely to have messed up this time with 'Go Master'."

"Sigh, I advise Guangda to focus on making 'Hikaru no Go' and Ultraman. If 'Go Master' doesn't work out, they should cut their losses in time."

"Hilarious! They put on such a grand promotion, and this is all they did? All bark and no bite."

"While Hikaru no Go is good, its modern setting lacks the chivalrous spirit of the martial arts world. Compared to the orthodox martial arts world of Swordsman, it feels like it has a narrower audience."

……

"Well then, welcome Director Dumpling to our Land of Light."

At this moment, Yang Qian has just finished a video interview with director Jiaozi.

Introduced by Guo Fan, the two hit it off immediately and had a very pleasant conversation.

Before even having a detailed discussion in person, Dumpling readily agreed to join.

"Director Yang, the initial data and online reviews for 'Go Master' seem to be less than ideal."

Su Xiaoran walked in carrying a tablet, a hint of worry in her eyes.

She naturally took note of the pessimistic comments online.

"No rush."

Yang Qian remained calm.

Only two episodes have aired so far.

For "Go Master," an epic work that aims to depict the era and tell the story of the characters' growth.

This is just the beginning.

He picked up the teacup and gently blew away the foam.

"Let the bullets fly for a while."

Seeing Yang Qian so calm, Su Xiaoran felt a little relieved and then reported on another matter.

"Director Yang, there are only a few days left until the end of 'Ultraman'."

"Tanuki Entertainment has officially announced that 'Star Warrior' will be released at the same time as the finale of 'The Original,' clearly aiming to steal the huge traffic brought by the end of 'The Original.'"

Her tone was indignant.

This kind of opportunistic behavior is really unsightly.

But there's nothing we can do about it; that's how business competition has always been.

"It's simple, I'll just keep up."

Yang Qian put down her teacup.

"If they want to freeload, then let them freeload."

"Pass down the word that the premiere date of 'Super Sentai Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger' will be exactly the same as that of 'Star Warriors'."

"We'll go with whichever day they set."

You want to take advantage of my influence?

Then I'll just fight you on the same stage!

……

At Lizi Entertainment, Wu Dashan looked at the rather dismal initial data and online reviews of "Go Master" and proudly poured himself a glass of champagne.

"Just as I predicted! Opening too many servers will inevitably lead to a crash! The Land of Light's production capacity has reached its limit!"

He took a sip with great relish.

"Go Master" is of mediocre quality, and "Detective Ranger" is probably just another filler film.

No matter how strong "Seven" is, can it be stronger than "Star Warriors" meticulously crafted by Lizi Entertainment?

Teamwork is the inevitable trend.

He could almost see "Star Warriors" climbing to the top, stepping over "Dekaranger" and "Ultraman Seven".

"This time, we're guaranteed to win!"

However, neither the wisteria nor Wu Dashan noticed it.

In the early discussions about the plot of "Go Master", some different voices began to emerge sporadically.

"I feel like the details in 'Go Master' are really well-researched, like the Ming Dynasty clothing, etiquette, and that magical cannon..."

"Jiang Liuer's talent was displayed very naturally, not like the kind of protagonist who starts out as an overpowered character. Master Yuande's words felt like foreshadowing."

"The Demon Blade King's storyline is definitely not simple; I feel like something big is about to happen."

"The theme song sounds like it tells a story, so I've decided to watch a few more episodes."