Full-time comic artist

They also needed to create dreamlike colors in the special effects, and they had to think for a long time about each shot. It was really hard work.

The main reason is that this novel is different from his style, and the final product will be an extremely awkward work.

"It's great that Toriaki Akino-kun has the courage to adapt 'Dream Detective'..." Miyazaki Hayao licked his lips, becoming even more impatient.

He wanted to see what the genius Akino was thinking.

Furthermore, "Tori Akino has indeed not lost his way in the market economy and has maintained his original passion for drawing comics."

This was certainly not Hibiki Higashino's original intention; his original intention was simply to make money.

However, once they had enough money, they started pursuing spiritual enjoyment.

Influenced by "Havoc in Heaven", Hayao Miyazaki decided to dedicate his life to animation.

The beauty of the animation in "Havoc in Heaven" brought tears to his eyes, and the Shanghai Animation Film Studio became a guiding light in his heart.

In 1984, Hayao Miyazaki visited the Shanghai Animation Film Studio, a place he had long admired, hoping to learn from the masters.

However, Shanghai Animation Film Studio had already begun to undergo changes at this time.

How much does a single original Japanese drawing cost? How much does it cost to produce one second of animation?

The leaders of Shanghai Animation Film Studio cared more about money than about how to make excellent animation.

This greatly disappointed Miyazaki, who felt utterly dejected.

The fact that his beloved had become tainted by money was the greatest pain of his life.

Bird Akino, who drew "Red Pepper," made him feel gratified.

"Let me see."

……

"What kind of manga is Paprika? Can it compare to Death Note?"

Chapter 304 Red Pepper Published

After Torishima Kazuhiko was promoted to department head, he was in charge of the Third Manga Division while continuing to implement his strategic goal of expanding the IP value of Shueisha's manga.

Dragon Ball gave this project a good start; its anime became a hit in most countries around the world, and Weekly Shonen Jump gained both fame and fortune as a result, allowing Kazuhiko Torishima's plan to proceed quite smoothly.

He is in ongoing discussions with China's Qiaojiaren Media Co., Ltd., and has already considered licensing the "Slam Dunk" anime.

This company introduced and broadcast "Detective Conan" in 98, and has considerable experience in the dissemination of anime.

Then came their negotiations with the TV station, and Slam Dunk was able to be broadcast in mainland China.

After "Slam Dunk" was broadcast on Hong Kong and Taiwan TV stations, it achieved good ratings, indicating that "Slam Dunk" has a large audience in China, and children love the story of Sakuragi and his friends playing basketball.

Therefore, it should also be popular with children in mainland China.

"We should consider selling the Chinese manga rights to 'Slam Dunk'..."

Torishima Kazuhiko raised his head and pondered seriously.

In recent years, with the popularity of the anime, Taiwanese and Mandarin versions of the manga "Slam Dunk" were released.

With the mainland Chinese animation about to be broadcast, securing the distribution rights for mainland Chinese comics is of paramount importance.

"This is really troublesome," Torishima Kazuhiko thought with a headache.

But that's also his job.

"Tori Akino Mirai, I'm working for you right now, what are you doing?"

After Slam Dunk, he also wants to try to work on the overseas projects for Death Note.

……

Hibiki Higashino is eating hot pot, which also contains crabs and seafood.

Heavy rains and a sudden drop in temperature during summer vacation mean it would be a shame not to have hot pot now.

"I'm the Hot Pot General!"

In the living room, Nan Qianchun sat on either side of the dining table, her fingers clenching so hard that the tips of her chopsticks made a "clattering" sound as she stared at the hot pot, ready to dig in.

"Who is the Hot Pot General?" Asahina Yuko asked curiously, blinking her eyes.

"The Hot Pot General is naturally the one who controls the hot pot. The delicacies here, such as crabs, Wagyu beef, and prawns, are like the land under the General's command," Nan Qianchun patted her chest, causing ripples of excitement. She said proudly, "You can't compete with me, General Qianchun. All these delicacies are mine!"

"Ah, wait a minute!"

She hurriedly reached out her chopsticks to stop them, but Higashino Hibiki had already placed a crab in her bowl, and Akemi Akemi Akemi also picked up a large piece of Wagyu beef, stuffed it into her mouth, and savored it.

"Damn it! I was too careless!" Nan Qianchun gritted her teeth and issued a self-reproach edict.

"You're being too long-winded. Once the hot pot is cooked, you should eat it as soon as possible, otherwise it's disrespectful to the food." Higashino smiled, revealing his teeth.

On this weekend, before it started raining, Asahina Yuko brought Minami Chiharu and these delicious foods to the door.

Hibiki Higashino thought she had become successful by knowing how to please her superiors, but later he discovered that it was actually Kiko Takagi who came up with the idea.

Last year, he provided the script for "Your Name," but Asahina Yuko's progress was very slow. A year has passed, and she hasn't even drawn the storyboards, let alone made it into an animation.

Kiko Takagi sent Yuko Asahina to report on her work, allowing Higashino Hibiki to vent his anger.

She wisely chose not to attend.

Kiko Takagi is overthinking it. Yuko Asahina's progress is very slow, which suits Hibiki Higashino's wishes perfectly.

Making an animated film is no easy task.

The more cautious, the better.

He's satisfied with the current income and expenditure of "Future Society".

……

Nan Chiharu fell behind, stopped talking, and began to eat her food in silence.

“You, you,” Higashino Hibiki said, both amused and exasperated, “So much time has passed, and you’re still the same.”

"Only money and good food should not be wasted," Minami Chiharu muttered, then ignored Higashino Hibiki.

She nearly choked.

Akemi Akemi didn't dare to eat anymore, keeping a close eye on Chiharu Minami, afraid that she might accidentally have an accident and die in her own home.

Asahina Yuko was not surprised. She lowered her head and ate the cabbage in small bites, like a little squirrel.

"Tori Akino-kun," she suddenly looked up after chewing the last bite of cabbage and asked, "What kind of manga is Paprika?"

"It's almost identical in content to Tsutsui-sensei's 'Dream Raider,' but with some details removed, making it easier for readers to understand," Higashino Hibiki explained, wiping his mouth.

"The device 'DC MINI' can monitor and alter a patient's dreams. With two 'DC MINIs' worn by two people, they can share their dreams… and that's where the story begins."

……

"Paprika? What a strange name." After a slight surprise, Ken Miyano started reading the short manga series by Mirai Tori.

Monday's Jump episode featured Death Note, and to his surprise, another work by Akino Miki was also included.

A short comic strip titled "Red Pepper".

After watching Death Note, he skipped One Piece and immediately started watching Paprika.

……

Today is also the day that "Dandelion" was published.

This short manga, which Hideaki Sorachi spent a great deal of effort on and whose ending was rewritten at the editor's insistence, was finally serialized in Jump.

Hideaki Sorachi can finally be considered a newcomer manga artist. And there's more...

"Look at me, everyone's on my name." He stood up, opened his arms, and declared, "The name Hideaki Sorachi will be known throughout the world from now on, hahahaha... Ah, cough cough!"

His triumphant laughter caused his throat to itch, and he only calmed down after a violent coughing fit.

Hideaki Sorachi sat cross-legged on the floor, flipping through Jump magazine, and sure enough, he saw "Dandelion" and the pen name Hideaki Sorachi.

All the efforts paid off.

“But…” He flipped to the other side, his expression turning dejected, “…and it just so happened that it was the day when Mr. Toriakino was publishing a short story…”

"Seriously, who will know me now? I'm so pathetic..."

"Forget it, let's take a look at this comic called 'Paprika' instead."

He lowered his head and began to read intently.

Three minutes later, he looked up blankly.

"What is this? I don't understand it at all! Huh!"

The comic begins in a circus, where Pink River Police Officer and Paprika dressed as a clown are arresting criminals.

Hideaki Sorachi can still understand this.

Next, it was like different movie clips, with Tarzan, train battles, movie shooting, chases and other coherent yet incomprehensible scenes appearing one after another.

In the end, in the hotel corridor, Pinkawa was chasing after someone when suddenly the corridor began to twist and deform. He chased after him with all his might, but could only watch that figure run further and further away until he fell into the abyss!

A voiceover appears, "What's the next step in filming?"

"How do you film it? How should I know!" Sorachi Hideaki complained, he couldn't even understand it.

"So what exactly is all this about? What is Professor Toriakino going to talk about?"

……

Inside the company, Hayao Miyazaki was watching Jump.

This made many people look strange.

This undisputed tyrant actually enjoys reading shonen manga?

Or is it that some of these projects will be adapted from animation?

They lowered their eyes and didn't dare to speak.

Hayao Miyazaki disappeared from their sight.

He opened the studio door, sat down in the office chair, and then it dawned on him.