Tokyo: Earth Online Manga Artist

There's a chance that eight hundred marketing accounts will edit videos and promote her.

Especially in the era of short videos, people tend to pay more attention to pretty girls.

Meanwhile, the official announcement also revealed a major piece of news.

That is……

When the official announcement of the Attack on Titan anime's opening theme song was made, they shockingly revealed that... the Attack on Titan opening theme song was written and composed by the manga's author, "Don't Eat Pears"!

Then, the voice actors responsible for the voice acting, Kisho Taniyama, who plays Kirschstein, and Daisuke Ono, who plays Commander Erwin, will sing the songs.

Kisho Taniyama and Daisuke Ono are both primarily voice actors, but they also run rock bands as a side job.

The group "GRANRODEO," formed by Kisho Taniyama, is quite popular.

Daisuke Ono is also a rock music enthusiast and has performed live with his own band on numerous occasions.

Both of them accepted the task of singing the OST without any problems.

Although they were surprised that Ms. Pear could write songs herself.

But after they looked at the sheet music and listened to the demo of the song made by Eri Aragaki, they thought it was actually pretty good.

The composition style and arrangement rhythm have a strong Japanese rock feel.

They quickly accepted the task, even though they had already finished recording the song.

It was only a few weeks before the anime aired that the official materials for the OST were released.

The opening theme song for the first season of the Attack on Titan anime is titled "Guren no Yumiya".

Once released, it was incredibly addictive.

Fans and viewers were amazed by Eri Aragaki's talent, deeming her a true all-around artistic genius in music and painting.

"This intro is so catchy! Did Riko-sensei actually write it herself?!"

I knew she could draw, but I didn't know she could write songs too.

"Pear-sensei single-handedly wrote the manga, the opening theme song, and the lyrics. Is there anything she can't do?!"

"Besides, voice actors Kisho Taniyama and Daisuke Ono are both good singers, and with this arrangement, I've been listening to it on repeat all day."

"Pear-sensei is a complete genius, I'm so envious... She's beautiful, can draw manga, and can rock music..."

"Pear teacher herself posted a video of her playing 'Guren no Yumiya' on her YouTube channel. She can actually play the piano too!!"

"Piano my foot... That's a 61-key synthesizer, used by rock bands for accompaniment."

"Anyway, Ms. Pear is such a multi-talented person! She seems to have an incredibly rich artistic talent!"

"The song feels just so-so. It has some original ideas, but not many."

"I think it's really exciting, and it feels like it really fits Attack on Titan!!"

"I can definitely picture it in my head for no reason. Just thinking about this song combined with the scenes from the anime makes my blood boil!"

……

Thus, with wave after wave of promotion, Attack on Titan successfully generated widespread discussion and attention even before the anime aired!

Everyone is starting to look forward to the day the anime will air.

……

But as time went on...

The animation is about to officially air.

Before 6:30 p.m. that evening, Eri Aragaki and Erina gathered again at the apartment.

Although they had all watched the first episode, Natsume Akane felt that since it was the first day of the Attack on Titan anime's broadcast, she had to come and support it.

So they prepared all sorts of delicious food, planning to celebrate the airing of the Attack on Titan anime while watching it.

Ayane Takeda was in charge of purchasing and brought back two large bags of snacks, from potato chips to pudding to fried chicken nuggets, which filled the coffee table.

Erina prepared a few side dishes in the kitchen, cooked a pot of oden, and cut a plate of fruit.

Ayano Kawa brought a bottle of champagne and several glasses, saying that it wouldn't be right not to have a drink on a day like this.

Natsume Akane was in charge of setting the plates and tidying the table, placing the remote control in the middle of the sofa to ensure that no one would have to get up to reach it later.

Eri Aragaki put away the DVD player, switched the TV to a Tokyo TV channel, and then the group snuggled together on the sofa.

At this moment, Eri Aragaki, Erina, Ayane Takeda, Akane Natsume, Ayano, and other girls were still huddled together on the sofa and the cushions next to them, hugging each other.

Fujimoto Tree was still sitting far away on the other side.

Erina rested her chin on Eri's shoulder and wrapped her arms around her. "Sister, it's only 6:10. There are still 20 minutes left. Are you nervous?"

"Actually, it's alright..."

Eri Aragaki rested her chin on Ayano's shoulder. "I don't think there's anything to be nervous about..."

She really didn't feel there was anything to be nervous about. With the experience of the great fire in her previous life, why would she be nervous?

But... that's not actually the case.

Because she's the kind of person who really can't help but overthink, she still suffers from paranoia.

So even though everyone knows that the Attack on Titan anime will be a huge hit unless something unexpected happens.

But I just can't help having these random thoughts.

What if the audience doesn't approve of the anime that was released so many years earlier?

However, this was the only possible scenario she could think of where the animation failed to become a hit.

So I can only say I wasn't particularly nervous, just a little bit...

"Sister! She's here!"

At that moment, Erina suddenly shouted.

Everyone immediately turned to look at the television.

The evening news on TV Tokyo has just ended, and the commercial break has begun.

Everyone was on high alert as each advertisement popped up on the screen.

The clock jumped to 6:29.

The TV started playing a trailer for a new anime series, with the background music being the intro to "Guren no Yumiya"!

Ayane Takeda shouted, "Here it comes, here it comes, the intro!"

Erina released Eri Aragaki's arm, turned around, picked up the remote control from the coffee table, and turned the volume up two notches.

Eri Aragaki straightened up from Ayano and put her legs off the sofa.

Ayane's head slid off her lap onto the mat, but Ayane didn't care; her eyes were still glued to the screen.

"It's time."

As soon as Natsume Akane finished speaking, the television screen switched to a new opening sequence.

A drumbeat rang out, and the distorted sound of a guitar burst from the TV speakers. The screen went dark, only to be instantly filled with the face of a colossal giant.

Immediately afterwards... Allen's shout came from the depths of the screen, accompanied by the narration that every comic book fan could recite, and the sound waves exploded in the living room.

Then the animation started playing...

The plot and such... were already so familiar to everyone present.

They've read the comics several times and seen the animation previews as well.

But there's still a sense of novelty about it.

The first episode has finished airing.

The ending theme song has already started playing on TV...

However, Natsume Akane stood up and took the bottle of champagne that she had bought herself and placed next to the refrigerator.

Without asking Eri Aragaki or waiting for anyone else to speak, she tore off the foil from the bottle neck and used a bottle opener to slowly pull out the cork.

Then she poured the champagne into five glasses, and the foam rose from the bottom of the glasses and slowly dripped down the sides.

Then she picked up one of the cups, turned to look at Eri Aragaki, and smiled.

"Eri! Let's celebrate!!"

She livened up the atmosphere, "Your animation officially appeared on TV tonight, and more people will see it in the future. Some people will even buy your comics because of this episode and become new readers. I believe... tonight is just the beginning!!"

Eri Aragaki was still sitting on the sofa, looking up at Akane Natsume.

Two seconds later, she smiled and reached out to take the glass of champagne.

The others also took the cups one after another.

Erina raised her cup slightly and said with a smile, "Congratulations, sister!!"

"Congratulations, senior!!"

Ayane said excitedly.

"Eri, congratulations..."

Ayano Kawa also said with a smile.

The five cups gently tapped together, making a very soft, tinkling sound.

Fujimoto Itsuki jogged over from the dining table, but since he was underage, he could only drink a canned beverage. He then quietly added, "Congratulations, teacher."

The night breeze outside the window in Tokyo in July made the wind chimes on the balcony sway gently.

Eri Aragaki took a sip... This so-called champagne doesn't seem that great.

but……

Looking at the people in the living room, she suddenly felt that this scene should be remembered.

Long afterward, she will surely remember this night, the taste of the champagne, the time after the ending theme song, and the expression on Natsume Akane's face when she stood in front of her and said, "Tonight is just the beginning"...

"Thank you."

She put the cup down and added softly, "It's so good to have you all here."