Started as a comics editor

Chapter 156 Comics
After seeing the activities in the comics section, Su Deqiang was amazed and felt that the comics industry might be about to change.

But after all, he is just a user, although he is shocked.

But it only lasted for a short while.

After all, he can't draw.

So soon... he turned his attention back to "Chainsaw Man".

"Chainsaw Man..."

Su Deqiang looked at the comic details page, full of curiosity.

Maybe it’s because “Fate/Zero” is too famous.

Most people have the impression that this third-rate painter, who gave up the opportunity to serialize in a magazine, declined Teacher Rumi's offer, went to serialize comics for free, and then inexplicably serialized a mobile game that made a fortune every day, is good at drawing group portraits and serious dramas.

To put it simply, the comics he draws have more serious plots and a more solemn and tragic atmosphere.

of course.

This impression has changed slightly with the main storyline of "Fate/Grand Order" and the emergence of the observation line FSN.

But among the comic readers, because "Fate/Zero" is so famous, most readers still have the impression that the third-rate painter is good at drawing dramas and group portraits.

So he suddenly came up with this... "Chainsaw Man", which has a strange name and a genre that seems completely different from Fate.

Many readers are confused.

However, this does not include Su Deqiang.

Because he had met the third-rate painter at the Bunshinkan Manga Awards...

At that time, in addition to "Fate/Zero", the third-rate painter also painted a piece called "Human Head Balloon", which was quite weird to look at.

So Su Deqiang knew very well that the style of this third-rate teacher... was very changeable from the beginning.

Anyway, he didn't see what the similarities were between "Fate/Zero" and "Head Balloon"...

"So...what's the theme this time?"

Su Deqiang curiously clicked the button to read comics.

then.

He saw the first chapter that set the absurd tone for the entire "Chainsaw Man" comic...

At the beginning.

The setting of the protagonist of this comic, Denji, is very absurd - he makes a living by selling organs and hunting demons, and is even so poor that he can't afford bread with jam.

This kind of extremely poor living condition is actually not very common in comics.

But that’s actually okay.

After all, there are many people struggling like this in reality...

Beneath the glamorous surface of every country, there are undercurrents.

Moreover, poverty will give the characters a primitive motivation to survive, making the story more exciting.

But the problem is... this character is too straightforward!
All his actions...are based on primitive desires.

There are absolutely no grand goals.

The dream that Denji first expressed was that he wanted to hug a woman before dying...

Generally speaking.

In this type of traditional boys' comics, the protagonists often have grand goals, such as saving the world, protecting their companions, and becoming the strongest.

And the motivations are often idealistic.

Just like Tanjiro in Tang Yao’s previous life, Demon Slayer, he is a typical representative of them.

He has a very strong personality, he is gentle, kind, brave, and his motivation is positive, which is to save his family.

As for Denci, it has absolutely no eye-catching features.

"Is Third-Rate Teacher that brave? ...This completely abandons the previous idea of ​​creating FATE, right?"

Su Deqiang couldn't help but sigh when he read half of it, and then... continued to scroll down.

It's definitely different from regular comics though.

But this kind of sublimity that breaks through hypocrisy, strips away the affectation of traditional heroes, and displays the most genuine desires of human nature is indeed refreshing.

He continued to scroll down.

Soon, Denji was backstabbed by the gang, and then signed a contract with Pochita to be resurrected and transformed into Chainsaw Man.

Then Makima appears, and the protagonist becomes Makima's dog...

Episode 2.

After the protagonist finished his work, he actually barked obediently.

Ok.

When Su Deqiang saw this, he was completely certain that this was not a traditional boys' comic at all.

Instead, it feels like "Human Head Balloon".

but.

Unlike the human head balloon, which has no cause or effect at all, the main theme is an inexplicable fear.

This comic seems to be a serious drama. Although the protagonist is a bit subtle, the overall narrative rhythm is relatively normal, with a good beginning, development, turning point and ending.

Looking at the developments next, the protagonist will probably join the police and become a regular demon hunter.

but……

"Is it progressing that quickly?"

Su Deqiang was a little surprised when he saw the end of the second episode where Makima said that she liked someone like the protagonist Denji.

He rubbed his head, looked at the straight-shooting Makima, and said to himself, "Is this a love story?"

You know what, it really feels like that!
A protagonist with only primitive desires, and a mysterious and rational older sister. In the comics, Makima looks pretty good in a trousers and shirt...

Ok.

Although the overall tone of the comic is a bit absurd, it seems like it would be nice to stage an unconventional love story under such an absurd tone?
Su Deqiang collected the comics while thinking about it.

The comic has just begun, and there isn’t much to see, but the opening technique is sophisticated and it’s still quite attractive.

He planned to give chase.

only.

Makima's ambiguous lines and the sense of security brought by the timing of her appearance.

And Denci's obedience.

It seems that he misunderstood something...

After all, there is no Flame Fist in this world.

at the same time.

Other players have also noticed the frequent activities on the ANF website.

soon.

ANF ​​will purchase the anime series.

Original comics competition.

And "Chainsaw Man" has become the hottest topic on the ANF site!
"Awesome! I was just saying it was a shame there were no anime series! And now it's here! What anime series can you recommend? Pick something everyone likes!"

"It seems Avalon still has a website in mind. I was wondering, how could someone so knowledgeable about the anime not buy anime? However, I was surprised to see such a big move in the comics section. Can anyone tell me the difference between serializing comics in ANF and in magazines?"

"Brothers, have you seen 'Chainsaw Man'? Hand me my blood pressure pills! This protagonist is so awesome! He starts by selling his kidney, lusting after women, and acting like a dog! My values ​​are shattered like QR codes!"

"Hahaha, the guy upstairs is new here, right? Have you ever heard of 'Human Head Balloon' by Third-Rate Teacher?"

"The new comic has a big change in style. I don't know if it's good or bad... But the beginning is quite interesting. This kind of protagonist is really refreshing."

"Will this new pit of Third-Rate Teacher be a love story?"

"..."

……

"Love story?"

Avalon Corporation.

Tang Yao couldn't help but laugh when she saw the discussion under the hot topic in the ANF community. She muttered to herself, "The kind that gets eaten?"

If you guys are talking about love stories, then just call it a love story.

This is the love story, where you want to eat each other.

Or eat it in various ways...

"What to eat?"

Li Xue came back with the cup and felt a little surprised when she heard what Tang Yao said.

"No."

Tang Yao immediately shook her head.

She didn't plan to tell Li Xue.

Because Li Xuexian is, to some extent, her editor.

So Tang Yao thought it would be interesting to keep it a secret from her, and then let her and the readers witness it with their own eyes.

How many ways are there to make Machima...

Think of this.

Tang Yao couldn't help but laugh again. Afraid that Li Xue would notice, she quickly changed the subject: "By the way, we bought more than just a few episodes of the show, right? Why did you vote?"

Buying anime.

Li Xue had discussed this with Tang Yao.

Avalon wasn't short of money right now, and the copyright prices for literary works in this world were reasonable, so Tang Yao had originally planned to find a copyright agency to buy the copyrights in a package...

She was not aware of the vote.

"Build momentum."

Li Xue sat down and explained, "ANF is still in its initial growth phase, and users are eagerly awaiting ANF's acquisition of copyrights. It's certainly fine for us to buy a ton of anime all at once, but that would only make users sigh at how profitable games are... But if we do this now, it will allow users to feel more involved!
When users discuss which anime to nominate, it can add a lot of heat to the website.

They will also have the illusion that "the anime purchased by ANF are selected by me" and "this platform was raised by me", becoming spiritual shareholders in a sense.

Finally, if a vote resulted in over ten anime series, and we subsequently released over thirty, would the website users be pleasantly surprised?

"Oh……"

Tang Yao showed a look of sudden realization when she heard this. She responded with a drawn-out tone and then praised, "So that's how it is...amazing!"

"What's so great about it?"

Li Xue rolled her eyes at Tang Yao and said, "You must have thought about it, but you just didn't have the time to do it... You were the one who told me the term 'spiritual shareholder', have you forgotten?"

"Forgot, I didn't think of this step."

Tang Yao smiled and said, "Anyway, our Li Xue is really amazing."

Li Xue's ears turned red and she glared at Tang Yao lightly.

"Then I'll leave the website to you with confidence."

Seeing Li Xue glaring at her, Tang Yao quickly picked up the documents on the table, stood up, and ran away: "I'm going to focus on the game."

She is indeed busy with games.

She wants to use the "Dou Pai" project to determine the direction of future game production.

(End of this chapter)