My Animation Era

The animation "Sailor Moon" has always been the flagship of Wanbao Animation (Neon) Division, and its status is equivalent to the Pleasant Goat series of Jiangchuan headquarters.

Therefore.

It is impossible for the Neon Division to give up on this series unless it is absolutely necessary. Even if it bites the bullet, it must launch a sequel for American War.

After the conclusion of American War S, the Neon Division wanted to continue the glory of S as "Super Sailor Moon" and new characters added massive popularity to the series, so they planned the sequel of SR.

obviously……

What Seto calls SR is actually the original SuperS, just changed to a more artistic name.

Regarding this point, Gu Miao expressed his understanding. Whether it is SR or SS, as long as the core content is done well, it does not matter what the title is.

not to mention.

The audience is very smart. No matter what the subtitle is, they will call it "Sailor Moon" anyway.

This is just like the "Pleasant Goat and the Big Big Wolf" and "The Bears" series. Obviously each season of the animation has its own subtitle, but what the audience remembers is always the main title of the "Pleasant Goat and the Bears".

"Speaking of which, where is Guangmei?"

Ma Kui seemed to like Pretty Cure more and was particularly concerned about the sequel of this animation, so he asked: "Will there not be a second season this year?"

"No, the Neon Division will implement a rotation system. Last year it was Guangmei, and this year it will be American War. Next year there will be Guangmei Season 2."

After Gu Miao explained, something suddenly occurred to her, and she frowned and said, "That's not right! Guangmei and Mei Zhan rotate out of the sequel, what about the fight? Where is my favorite harem king?"

Think about it carefully.

It has been a long time since the first season of "Date Live" was aired. Why did the harem-themed work that was so popular at the time suddenly not be followed up?

This is unscientific!

When "Date A Live" was aired, it couldn't be said to be popular all over the Internet, but at least it was popular in the 2D circle for a while.

Several heroines in the animation have become the wives of otakus, and their figurine peripherals have been sold out...

It is really unjustifiable that this kind of animation does not have a sequel. After all, there are many people in Wanbao Animation who like to fight and like the elf characters in it.

Why exactly?

Gu Miao, who couldn't figure it out, decided to go back to Seto and ask, what exactly was his plan for this IP? Why was it so popular at the beginning but now there is no follow-up?

As for now, I have no time.

Ma Kui would not go to the Three Treasures Hall without any problem. He came to Gu Miao, naturally he had something to ask for.

The problem he encountered this time was more difficult. Even Gu Miao, who had experienced many battles, felt a headache for a while.

…

Lu Meng, the famous general of the Wu Kingdom who crossed the river in white and defeated Guan Yu, was only in his 40s from the time he rose to prominence until his death. Why does he look like an old man in the animation?

Deng Ai, the famous Wei general who sneaked into Yinping and destroyed Shu Han, was already a veteran in his 60s when he conquered Shu. Why was he so young in the animation?

This is the confusion and puzzlement expressed by the representative sent by CCTV after watching the rough sample material of the animation.

Not only that, he also pointed out a fatal flaw of the animation, which is that the ending is too hasty.

In the 50th episode of the animation, Prime Minister Zhuge fell into the Wuzhangyuan, and in the 52nd episode, the Three Kingdoms returned to the Jin Dynasty. There was too much omitted in the middle, which made people feel a little confused and dissatisfied, and there was a slight suspicion that it was unfinished.

"Change it!"

Gu Miao rubbed her eyebrows and said, "Fortunately, it was discovered earlier, otherwise it would have been a joke if it had been broadcast directly."

"It's okay to change the character's image, but do we really have to continue finishing the omitted parts of the ending?"

"Mr. Gu, I'm telling you the truth. The reason why the ending is so hasty is because Xiaoquan and I have carefully discussed the plan."

Ma Kui frowned and said: "By now, we have no money. If we complete the omitted part of the plot, it will increase a lot of expenses and workload."

No money?

Hearing this, Gu Miao looked surprised and said, "Didn't I allocate 100 million to you? Don't tell me that the 100 million has already been spent?"

"There are probably a few million left."

Ma Kui shook his head and said: "This is an animation that the leaders are paying attention to. How can I dare to save money? By now, the 100 million has already been spent."

No wonder...

No wonder the plot of the 50th episode of the animation is still about Zhuge Liang's star falling in Wuzhangyuan, but only two episodes later, the finale of the Three Kingdoms returns to Jin in the 52nd episode.

It turns out that it’s not that I don’t want to do it, but that the budget can’t support it, so I can only reluctantly omit some unnecessary plots.

Additional investment?

Gu Miao was a little hesitant, because although this animation was protected by CCTV and could be broadcast directly on CCTV, they only gave it a platform and there was no guarantee that the animation would be able to make back its money.

If you blindly invest more and lose money later, no one will share the losses for Wanbao.

Don't pressure Gu Miao with national justice or empty talk about the Four Great Classics. If you really want the animation to be done well, why don't you provide some money?

You can't spend a penny, but you are shouting fiercely. After all, it's not your own money, right?

"I'll give you another twenty million."

Gu Miao gritted her teeth and said: "We really can't add more. If we continue to add more, the company's cash flow will not be able to support it, and it will be difficult to recover the cost."

Gu Miao was only willing to pay the 20 million because of the leader's face. Otherwise, with his style of conduct, this would be enough.

"How about forgetting it?"

Ma Kui said with some embarrassment: "If it were any other animation, I wouldn't advise you like this. I would even want you to shed more blood, but this is "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" after all..."

Other animations can at least make money through derivative peripherals, such as "The Magic Soldier" and "Super Beast Arms".

But how much money can be made from the animated version of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms"?

Let’s not talk about whether anyone will buy the derivative peripherals. The key is the peripherals of the Three Kingdoms IP. If you can sell it, others can’t.

Therefore, this animation is destined to make little money. It can only earn some money from TV stations and video websites by selling broadcast rights.

Because of this, Ma Kuicai advised Mr. Gu not to invest further.

It’s really not worth it!

The animation is actually very good when it is made like this. It can be called a high-quality product in all aspects. The ending is a bit hasty, but that is just a flaw.

"No, if you want to do it, do it to the extreme."

Gu Miao said with a firm expression: "After all, it is an IP worth four major masterpieces. It cannot be destroyed in our hands, even if there are flaws."

There was something he didn't dare to say.

That is the animation "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and I don't know how many immortals are watching it.

In the eyes of these people, any flaws may be magnified infinitely, causing their impression of Wanbao to deteriorate, and they may even feel that Wanbao is not attentive and professional enough.

This is not possible!

Gu Miao also wants to use the work "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" to bid for the follow-up "Journey to the West" animation!

There were many minor problems with the Three Kingdoms Animation. It is said that the Japanese company couldn't stand it anymore and went bankrupt not long after finishing the animation...