Full-time comic artist

"Huh?" The host was taken aback. "Incomplete?"

“Of course,” Murakami Genichi nodded firmly, “The illusion created by Homura Akemi is not solid, and the world is very unstable. Madoka Kaname will eventually remember her mission of the ‘The Law of Cycles’ and become Homura Akemi’s enemy. There is also the problem of the monsters that needs to be solved…”

"In short, compared to the manga, this theatrical version is just the beginning..."

He took off his glasses and wiped them. "I really look forward to the sequel."

But Hibiki Higashino no longer pays attention to his evaluation.

Hibiki Higashino was staring blankly at the two-meter-tall "Ultimate Madoka" figure.

Placed in his villa, this figure is quite eye-catching, exquisite and beautiful. Madoka's hair is flowing, she holds a bow and arrow and looks ahead, exuding a sacred beauty.

To move this, Tetsuro Araki even found a large truck.

Higashino Hibiki heard the noise and went outside to see Araki Tetsuro wearing a helmet, waving his hand and saying to the driver, "Back up, back up, all done."

A large truck stopped in front of Higashino Hibiki's house, and the movers carefully carried the "Ultimate Madoka" to the collection room on the second floor of the villa.

"What is this?"

Higashino Hibiki stared at the enormous thing in a daze; even with his vast experience, he had never seen anything like it before.

Other 1:1 scale figures are far inferior to this.

Such exquisite large-scale figurines require meticulous handcrafting and cannot be compared to the crudely produced items from assembly lines.

“She was a promotional figure for the theatrical version, and she’s no longer needed,” Tetsuro Araki sighed, looking up at Madoka Magica with nostalgia. “I’ll leave her in your care, sir.”

Before the release of "The Rebel Story", he had already been flying all over Japan with this large figure.

Promotional events were held in major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka.

This ultimate goddess is the centerpiece of the exhibition, and every visitor has gazed upon her with awe.

The ultimate Madoka Kaname 2-meter figure has made great contributions and attracted countless people to participate in the touring exhibition.

Now that the nationwide tour has ended, Tetsuro Araki has decided to give her to Hibiki Higashino.

"I won't refuse." Hibiki Higashino accepted immediately, mainly because he was worried that Tetsuro Araki might change his mind.

He touched Madoka's thigh; it felt smooth.

Even though each strand of hair is meticulously crafted, it seems the touch of the body still can't fully capture the real feeling.

Higashino Hibiki was slightly disappointed.

"Director Araki," he shook his head to clear his mind, "It's been 10 days since 'Rebellion Story' was released. I wonder how the box office is?"

He only knew that there were many screenings and many viewers, but he didn't know the specific numbers.

"Teacher, please wait a moment." Tetsuro Araki took out his phone and quietly looked at the screen.

"Hmm?" Higashino Hibiki looked at him in confusion.

The phone screen lit up at that moment; there was an email.

“Got it.” Araki Tetsuro looked at it and a smile appeared on his lips. “It’s broken 10 billion.”

……

The box office of "The Rebel Story" has exceeded 10 billion yuan, sparking another wave of discussion.

"As expected of Mr. Tori Akino, his involvement guarantees the quality of the work."

"It broke 10 billion yen in just 10 days. Maybe the final box office of 'Rebellion Story' will reach 25 billion yen."

"This must be the highest-grossing animated film of the year."

"Idiot, the year has only just begun!"

"It ended as soon as it started. 'Tales of Rebellion' is the best!"

"Tori Akino Mirai's fans are really brainless. Does a manga artist with a tainted reputation deserve your praise?"

"A stain? What stain?"

"Of course it's the stain of cutting up other people's comics. People who are jealous of talent are the most disgusting (laughs)."

In the recent episodes of "Bakuman," a copycat appeared in Yumeha Ashirogi's manga "Perfect Crime Party PCP."

Someone followed the instructions in the comic and pried open the back door to the bank vault, leaving only a note inside.

During his second crime, he even wrote the name of the protagonist of "PCP" on a piece of paper.

This incident made the news, and "Perfect Crime Party PCP" was criticized by many people, which prevented "PCP" from being adapted into an anime.

Takagi Akito worried about increased conflict, and the storyboards he wrote no longer had the sharp tension of his previous works.

PCP's rankings quickly declined, dropping to 12th place.

Eiji Niizuma was also very dissatisfied and disappointed.

He is going to exercise his rights.

In other words, the right to finish a comic you hate.

Some readers believe that Eiji Niizuma will end the serialization of "Perfect Crime Party PCP".

Eiji Niizuma felt that if Muto Ashirogi's manga wasn't spicy, then it wouldn't be interesting at all.

It's something he's capable of doing.

In reality, one claim has been widely circulated.

"Tori Akino Mirai is drawing himself, isn't he? The manga he once asked to be ended was also a work he didn't like."

"He wants to see the content he likes, so he messes with other cartoonists. It's shameful."

"It might really be Shaman King. The later episodes of Shaman King were indeed much worse."

"What did Professor Takei say?"

"The editorial department of Weekly Shonen Jump is aiding and abetting evil."

……

Hiroyuki Takei, the author of "Shaman King," recalled the days before the series was abruptly canceled, saying he had become somewhat gay.

He was extremely surprised, "Is it really because of Mr. Toriakino?"

The editor looked at him helplessly.

"You've lost your memory? You were the one who said it couldn't be saved and demanded it be cut in half."

"Oh! Right!" Takei Hiroichi slapped his thigh, recalling these events.

Even the author, who was directly involved, was affected, and the general public gradually became even more convinced of his beliefs.

Under the influence of online rumors, this seems to have become an indisputable fact.

Along with the phenomenal success of "Rebel Story", "Bakuman" is also gaining popularity.

Arguments, debates, and mutual attacks—the internet is a fascinating place.

……

Editorial Department of Weekly Shonen Jump.

“This claim is becoming increasingly prevalent,” Deputy Editor-in-Chief Kosuke Yahagi stared at his computer screen, a chill running down his spine. “Should we debunk it?”

Regarding the claim that Akino Mirai wants to end "Shaman King," many casual observers have started to take sides due to the widespread speculation and rumors circulating online.

Sasaki rested his chin on his hands, his glasses reflecting light, obscuring his expression, but he remained as composed as ever.

“No need.” Sasaki shook his head. “This is a good opportunity. Let those people discuss it.”

"Hmm?" Kosuke Yahagi's eyes were filled with great doubt. In fact, he himself did not know the whole story, but he just felt that given Akino Mirai's character, she would not do something like ending other manga.

The editorial department would not agree to such an unreasonable request.

"Yes." He nodded and stopped paying attention.

Sasaki stood up and walked towards the chairman's office on the upper floor.

"Mr. Bird Island, it's your fault for causing this trouble. It's time to clean up the mess."

……

"On its 17th day of release, The Rebellion Story has attracted over 100 million viewers."

Beneath a huge promotional poster is an outdoor bench.

Soma Satoru looked up at the name of the original author, Akino Mirai, in the corner of the poster, as if from another world.

In just a few days, Tori Akino Mirai became a notorious villain.

Everyone thought he was an extremely selfish person.

Soma Satoru saw many people slandering his idol, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

The more people spread rumors, the more unscrupulous they become, as no one comes forward to refute them.

It gradually spread from the internet to real life and into schools.

His classmates were excited and were spreading the word about it.

"I never expected that Akino Mirai would be that kind of person. She lied to me for so long. How despicable."

Some people even burned Akino Mirai's autographed volumes to show his determination.

"I will never read Akino Mirai's manga again."

"I even voted for 'Bakuman' at the Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival. Looking back now, I really deserve to die."

Satoru Soma is proud to be a fan of Akino Tori, and he has many companions, but he gradually finds himself going against their lead and becomes a counter-current.

……

"I believe in Mr. Toriakino."

He touched his chest, his belief still unwavering.

"The truth lies in 'Bakuman'."

He sat down on the bench, holding a copy of Weekly Shonen Jump, and quietly began to read it.

Meanwhile, Yashiro Naruto, Hajime Isayama, and others also started watching "Bakuman".