Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 28: Cursed Blade Animation Theme Song
"Why didn't you tell me earlier that you were the one who wrote "Sakura" and came to earth?"

Although Master Kishimoto has been in the company for so many years, he has never shown the same respect for other producers as he does for Xia Fan.

But when he thought about how this kid's careless cleaning almost angered Master Kishimoto and brought trouble upon himself, Yamazaki became furious again.

“You didn’t ask me during the interview.”

Xia Fan answered as a matter of course.

"Sakura" originated from the earth and was bestowed by the evil god, so he has no subconscious awareness of being the "author" and will not mention this work all the time.

"Don't think you can be complacent just because you wrote a hit song. For a music producer, the most important thing is to continuously produce high-quality works."

"The trend of music changes rapidly. If you don't produce better works in the future, the market will soon forget you. Many years later, "Sakura" will only become the 'tears of the times'."

Yamazaki Hiroshi started preaching as usual, just like the school dean.

"Well, I will study hard and try to write good works. I am very interested in animation music recently. If there is any related work, please let me participate in the study."

Xia Fan nodded calmly, thinking of the matter of "Red Lotus", and made another request.

"Animation... young people nowadays really like these two-dimensional things... No wonder they say that the sharp 'samurai sword' has turned into a limp 'light stick'."

"It just so happens that I'm going to call an impromptu department meeting about animation music. I'll ask you to come and sit in."

Yamazaki Hiroshi looked at Xia Fan suspiciously and sent an agenda to Xia Fan from LINE.

……

Company B, Music Department, Meeting Room.

"Ahem, I'm calling you all here for this meeting today. The topic is about the theme song customization business for the animated film Cursed Blade that our department has undertaken."

"More than ten songs were sent to the production team a month ago for selection..."

“All were rejected.”

Section Chief Yamazaki stood on the stage with a serious expression and made the announcement to nearly a hundred full-time and part-time music producers sitting in person and participating in the conference online.

"What, all of them, worse than the last round?!"

"They didn't even give me a chance to record a single song. Those guys in the production team are too picky!"

"Damn it! I even read the comics of Cursed Blade just for this order..."

"Stop talking about it. Weren't you too engrossed in reading the comics that you failed to deliver the goods on time?"

Upon hearing the news, producers online and offline were immediately filled with grief.

Region 11 is the world's largest animation producer and exporter, with a trillion-dollar industry. As the industry flourishes, animation music has become an independent and mature profession, with rich and diverse musical forms, production standards reaching industry benchmarks, and increasingly diversified styles and themes.

As the entertainment group with the greatest influence in the entertainment industry, Bethesda also has extensive involvement in the field of animation. Its music department often undertakes the music production of animation works and even has a group of dedicated producers working in this field.

As early as a year ago, Bethesda participated in the investment of the movie version of the super popular animation "Cursed Blade" and became a member of the production committee, responsible for the music production business of the animated film.

With its large and professional team, the Music Department completed the production of the animation film's BGM, sound effects, interludes and other music on schedule and in a satisfactory manner. However, it got stuck at the "theme song" stage.

Up to now, the animation production team has "killed" dozens of songs one after another, and the few songs that were recorded in trial were also cancelled due to being "unsuitable".

It’s no wonder the production team is picky.

The theme song of an animated film is equivalent to an impression song. It will be played at the climax of the plot and directly determine the viewing experience, and have a series of chain effects on word-of-mouth and box office, as well as subsequent sales of the original soundtrack and peripheral products.

What's more, the release of "Cursed Blade" co-invested by B Company will collide with the popular animated film "Attack of Dwarf" co-invested by J Company, A Company and S Company, which will face huge box office competition pressure. "In short, the production team decided to give us another chance and hold a theme song live review meeting in a week. The entire music department, whether in-house or non-staff producers, hopes that everyone will actively submit their works during this period."

Section Chief Yamazaki clapped his hands, interrupting the noise.

"A week later, you can call it 'opportunity'? You must be kidding."

"The last song I wrote was already my limit. How can I write another one in a week?"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was another uproar.

"For this kind of impossible task, why don't you, Section Chief Yamazaki, perform the 'Clothes Explosion 360-degree Somersault' like you did a few times before and ask those masters to help?"

Another producer suggested.

"Those masters will also see this open commission. If they are interested, maybe, possibly, they will submit their work..."

Yamazaki smiled bitterly.

Bethesda does have several top music producers in the industry like Yoshihiro Kishimoto, but they rarely produce anime songs.

Because there is also a chain of contempt in music creation.

Just as classical music despises pop music, traditional musicians also have a considerable degree of disdain for the emerging category of "anime songs".

Moreover, those masters are already quite old, and there is an insurmountable generation gap for animations whose audience is mainly young people. It is difficult for them to fully understand the core of the works, let alone create.

"In short, according to the contract, if we 'open the skylight' this time, the production committee will change the music production company in order to ensure the release schedule of the movie, and at the same time reduce the investment share of Bethesda."

"You all are carrying the glory of Bethesda's music production on your shoulders. There is no such thing as giving up!"

"There's no point in complaining. Think about the look on Boss Zhou's face after the 'skylight', then grit your teeth and keep going!"

Yamazaki glanced at his watch and decided not to give the producers any more chance to protest. He used intimidation and inducement skillfully and then made the final decision.

"If there are no other questions, we will adjourn today..."

Just as he was about to adjourn the meeting and leave work on time, someone sitting in the first row raised his hand high like a primary school student in class.

"Ask a question."

The one who raised his hand was Xia Fan.

"Who is this guy? He's so handsome. Is he an artist in the company?"

"How can an artist possibly attend a music club meeting looking like a high school student, a new intern?"

"I heard that he is the one who wrote 'Sakura' and he started working today."

"What, he wrote it?! "Sakura" is actually a newcomer's work?"

"I always thought that the company had been defeated for two consecutive years and couldn't help but find some master to pretend to be someone else and participate in the competition..."

Noticing him, the producers nearby began to whisper to each other.

"Xia Jun...um, do you have any questions?"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Yamazaki asked reluctantly, regretting that he had asked that question.

(End of this chapter)