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

Cardcaptor Sakura doesn't feature thrilling life-or-death battles or intricate dark conspiracies.

Sakura, a fourth-grade elementary school girl, collects Clow Cards with magical powers, accompanied by her guardian beast, Kero.

Its heartwarming and healing art style, along with its catchy opening and ending themes, has successfully broadened its appeal to a wider audience.

It attracted a large number of casual viewers who were not originally the core audience of animation.

In particular, each Clow Card has a unique aesthetic design and ability setting.

Sakura needs to use different methods to break the capture, which has become a daily highlight for viewers.

Use the freezer tactic to trap the invisible, flowing "water" card;

Sakura uses her exceptional athletic ability to solve the "Jump" card that makes people jump nonstop;

Confronting the painful memories of her mother's passing, she uses sincere tears to dissolve the dream created by the "Illusion" card...

Each episode showcases Sakura's growth.

The audience are witnesses to Sakura's growth.

Sales of Sakura-related merchandise have also been steadily increasing.

Magic wand keychains and miniature dolls have become best-selling items and can be seen everywhere.

On the subway, two young men dressed in plaid shirts, looking every bit the programmers, stood side by side.

A pink magic wand keychain hung from the zipper of Lin Dong's backpack, swaying gently as the carriage rocked.

Xiao Yan glanced at it and said, "Bro, your keychain is so pink."

Lin Dong froze, instinctively reaching to stuff the keychain into his bag.

"No, listen to me, this is my sister..."

Xiao Yan suddenly leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"I didn't expect... you watch Sakura too?"

Lin Dong: "Huh?"

Lin Dong paused for two seconds, then instantly relaxed and laughed.

"You watch it too? I thought it was just me... cough, I'm watching it with my sister."

"I understand, I understand!"

Xiao Yan nudged his shoulder without saying a word.

"A real man should watch Sakura!"

As the story progresses, the physical Clow Cards sold as expansion packs become the most popular product.

"Guangda! Can you please stop charging 0.5 yuan per pack?! I have to spend ages calculating how to reach the minimum order amount every time! Just release a complete set gift pack! I'll buy it all!"

"What more could you ask for at 0.5 yuan a pack? Go look at those celebrity photocards in the Chinese entertainment industry. A regular one costs tens of yuan, while limited edition autographed ones are being resold for hundreds or even thousands."

"Honestly, the craftsmanship of these cards, the glitter coating, the card design—selling them for 0.5 yuan is definitely a loss-making proposition. Everbright, you need to be honest, are you losing money again?"

In terms of plot, Li Xiaolang, a transfer student from Hong Kong Island, makes his appearance in episode eight.

He used an Eastern feng shui compass to compete with Sakura for the Clow Cards.

From their initial rivalry to their first collaboration in subduing the raging "Thunder" card, the two established a unique relationship that was both adversarial and friendly.

The Taoist elements brought by Li Xiaolang also made the audience talk about it with great interest.

"I always said magic and Taoist arts are interconnected! All mystical arts are one family!"

"So here's the question: Can the Taoist priest become a magical girl?"

"Is the Taoist priest that young?"

"That middle-aged man with magic?"

"Upstairs, I think I saw the Taoist priest raise the palm thunder."

"The 'Palm Thunder' is also an application of the Thunder card! (doge)"

Of course, while some people focus on the plot and setting, others are solely focused on shipping the couples.

As the number of characters increased, the character relationship diagrams drawn by the audience became increasingly complex.

It's getting more and more like a chaotic battlefield.

Core group: Tomoyo (director + costume designer + best friend) ↔ Sakura (magical girl) ↔ Yukito (gentle upperclassman) ↔ Touya (brother who is obsessed with his sister + Yukito's best friend).

New side quest: Li Xiaolang (Hong Kong Island boy) → Snow Rabbit.

Elders group: Tomoyo's mother (President of Daidoji Group) ↔ Sakura's mother (deceased famous model) ↔ Sakura's father (University professor, gentle old man).

"I'm obsessed! I can't keep up! Every pair has its own unique charm!"

"Tomoyo and Sakura are the official couple! The ultimate pairing! Absolutely perfect! Tomoyo's gaze towards Sakura is practically dripping with affection!"

"Yukito and Touya are true love! That silent understanding and care they share!"

"The little wolf's attention to the snow rabbit is definitely not simple."

However, at least in the episodes currently airing, Tomoyo and Sakura still firmly hold the top spot.

As the best director and exclusive costume designer, Tomoyo is present in almost every episode.

While recording Sakura's heroic battles with a camera, she also tailored one exquisite and adorable battle outfit after another for her.

Such a close friendship has made countless viewers envious.

"Guangda! I'm begging for official authorization for Sakura cosplay outfits! I want every single one of the dresses designed by Tomoyo!"

"Does the Land of Light have a phenomenal costume design team? Sakura never wears the same outfit twice, and they're all so beautiful!"

"Rumor has it that all of Sakura's costume design sketches were drawn by Hikaru-sensei himself..."

"Hiss! So Everbright Securities was the mastermind behind everything?!"

"Got it, Everbright is just like Kuro Rido himself!"

Until the nineteenth episode, "Sakura's Summer Homework," aired, a new character, Li Meiling, suddenly appeared, causing another major upheaval in the relationship diagram.

At the end of summer vacation, Sakura and Tomoyo chased after a flying book in the library, making a mess of themselves.

After being captured, Sakura, soaking wet, and Li Xiaolang, who had helped, had to go to Xiaolang's house to change their clothes.

Right there, a girl with pigtails, Li Meiling, made a dazzling appearance.

The little wolf was clearly flustered and at a loss when she appeared.

Viewers with a keen eye for detail immediately sensed something unusual.

Episode 20, "Sakura and the Martial Arts Girl," was a huge hit.

Meiling, who transferred to Sakura's class, bluntly declared that she was Li Xiaolang's fiancée.

Meanwhile, the process of capturing the fighting card in this episode was the first to use smooth martial arts fighting scenes.

Meiling, who doesn't know magic, fights back and forth with the fighter who is the embodiment of the "Fight" card, thanks to her solid physical skills. The action design is clean and crisp, which is refreshing.

"Holy crap! The Land of Light can draw such cool fight scenes?!"

"Strawberry: I may not know magic, but I do know a little bit of martial arts.JPG"

"Mei-ling is so cool! Sakura is so cute! Tomoyo is so kind! I want all three of them! Making the most of our lives as a group of four is the most important thing!"

"Excuse me, do you need the phone number for the electrotherapy center? Your condition is a bit serious."

Why aren't the CP (couple) fans celebrating?

Because I was busy revising the character relationship diagram.

……

Office of the Land of Light.

Yu Hua placed a printed copy of the final script on Yang Qian's desk, slowly sat down, picked up her thermos, and took a sip of goji berry tea.

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica has been adjusted according to your requirements. I guarantee it will be therapeutic enough."

Yang Qian picked up the script, quickly flipped through a few key changes, and her eyes flashed with admiration.

Yu Hua's writing style and insightful observations of the darker side of human nature add a layer of literary depth to this already healing story.

"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Yuhua, but the efficiency is a bit slower than expected?"

Yang Qian joked.

He remembered that Yu Hua had been in charge for quite some time.

Yu Hua remained expressionless and blew on the steam inside the thermos.

"It's normal for older people to do things a little slower; they should strive for perfection."

Yang Qian couldn't help but laugh.

"But yesterday afternoon I saw you leaving get off work, and you were walking so fast to catch the shuttle bus that you almost knocked over Xiao Zhang at the door."

Yu Hua: "That was a final burst of energy before death."

Yang Qian: "..."

You really know how to talk.

Joking aside, Yang Qian put down the script for "Little Circle" and glanced at the other project progress reports on her desk, her brows furrowing slightly.

For the 2D team, the LoveLive! project has just started, with character design, music production, and voice actor training all in full swing.

The script for "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" has been finalized and is about to enter pre-production...

Production capacity for the 2D group is already starting to run into strain.

The 3D team is currently not busy, but 3D animation production cycles are long and the pressure of modeling and rendering is greater.

Not to mention the special effects crew.

The movie "Ultraman Tiga: The Final Holy War" is in full swing of preparation;

"Ultraman Jack" is about to take over the time slot, but subsequent Ultraman series such as "Ace" and "Taro" need to be planned.

Kamen Rider Ryuki is currently being filmed.

"Armor Hero Nawa" is currently airing, but a sequel series is also on the agenda;

There's also the Super Sentai series, and other tokusatsu projects that may be launched in the future...

The Land of Light is expanding its operations rapidly, and all project teams are working at full speed.

But core creative talent, especially directors who can work independently, senior animators, modelers, and special effects artists...

It's never enough.

It's time to hire again.

Yang Qian was pondering how to further expand the team when there was a knock on the office door.

Su Xiaoran walked in carrying a document.

"Director Yang, as I reported to you before, we have obtained all the authorizations for the official online store's fan creation section."

"Those fan art books, handmade badges, and homemade merchandise are ready to be put on the shelves for sale."

"The revenue-sharing agreement is as you said, with the author taking the lion's share."

Yang Qian nodded; he had made this decision after visiting a fan convention.

While supporting high-quality fan creations, it also provides fans with an officially recognized trading platform.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in his mind.

How come he didn't think of these people?

Those who create excellent fan works are themselves highly passionate and talented creators.

They may not have formal training, they may still be in school, or they may be working in professions unrelated to animation.

But their love and understanding of the works, and their ability to transform that love into creation, are among the qualities that the Land of Light values ​​most.

"Xiaoran."

Yang Qian raised her head.

"Go and contact the fanfiction authors who have already authorized us, as well as those who stood out at the previous convention."

"In the name of the Land of Light, a formal job offer is hereby extended."

"what?"

Su Xiaoran was taken aback.

"Director Yang, but many of them are still students, or have regular jobs, or even live outside of City A..."

"Students are fine. We can ask them if they would like to do an internship. The salary and benefits will be the same as for regular employees, including accommodation allowance and flexible working hours."

"For those not located in City A, if their abilities are exceptional, we can consider remote collaboration or provide relocation assistance."

Yang Qian's tone was decisive.

"For those who already have full-time jobs, we can offer part-time or project-based collaborations, depending on their willingness."

"The key is to attract passionate, creative, and high-potential talent; we should do our best to recruit them."

Su Xiaoran listened with a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep emotion).

Such conditions and such sincerity are something only Director Yang could offer in the entire industry.

"Okay, Director Yang, I understand. I'll go and compile the list and contact information, and draft an invitation letter."

Su Xiaoran made a note of it and prepared to leave.

"etc."

Yang Qian called out to her.

"You must be sincere in your tone and respect their personal choices. Even if they can't come for the time being, maintain a good relationship so that there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

"clear."

Less than five minutes after Su Xiaoran left, the office door was pushed open with a loud bang, the force so great that the door slammed against the wall with a dull thud.

"Director Yang, good news! I've finally sung 'Moonlight'."

Hu Pangbin pushed open the door and entered, his body clearly reeking of alcohol.