Anime rating game

"Is this... definitely not based on a true story?"

"I've already said no, don't make me repeat myself."

……

Although Musashino is gradually weakening, its years of experience and connections are not just for show.

After deciding on the animation to be produced, Masato Marukawa quickly found several companies, including sound production companies, disc distributors, online broadcasting platforms, and television stations. With Musashino as the main investor, a production committee was quickly established.

In just two days, the complete plan was quickly formed.

With the plan finalized and initial funding gradually arriving, Musashino Entertainment was also busy with internal operations.

As an animation production that comes six years after its initial release, and being an original work, everyone involved took it very seriously.

"Masamune-kun, this is the final plan. It has been discussed with all parties. Please take a look."

Masamune took the document handed to him by Yuka Okitsu and glanced through it.

The project, totaling over forty pages, not only included a synopsis of each episode of the animation but also the responsibilities of each participating company, their funding amounts, and so on.

There are also advertisers, and how they promote their products.

The total amount was 240 million, of which Musashino contributed 60 million, accounting for the majority.

Musashino's profits are primarily distributed through a revenue-sharing model.

"Great, let's go with this plan. How long will it take, approximately?"

"Hmm... It's already April, and even if we produce and broadcast simultaneously, it will be difficult to catch up with the July anime season. Therefore, our plan is to spend six months producing it and broadcast it in October."

"Very good, I have no objection. Quality should be the top priority."

"Since Masamune-kun doesn't object, how about we call all the participating companies over tomorrow morning to sign the contract together?"

"May I ask first, is it possible for me to skip the signing ceremony and let President Marukawa go instead?"

"I'm very sorry, there are many things that Mr. Marukawa cannot do for me."

"Eh……"

"Please don't sigh yet. There's a job fair at 2 PM this afternoon that you need to attend, Masamune-kun."

"President Marukawa?"

"Mr. Marukawa has other work to attend to."

"Director Kinoshita?"

"Director Kinoshita's current work mainly involves negotiating the script with screenwriter Maitake..."

"Fine, I'll go, okay? Is there really such a rush?"

Honestly, they can't deny it now.

"I am a non-overtime advocate. If possible, I would like to get all my work done during working hours."

"What a coincidence, I had the same thought." Masamune smiled.

……

At 2 PM sharp, Masamune arrived at the Musashino Animation recruitment event. To his left sat the on-site producer, Watanabe Hayato, and to his right sat the general affairs manager, Okitsu Yuka.

Compared to Watanabe Hayato, who looked relaxed and was leisurely drinking tea, Okitsu Yuka's demeanor and actions were quite serious.

"First one, Kuwana Chiya, please come in."

A strikingly beautiful woman with long hair walked in, bowed slightly, and then sat down in the chair.

"Hello, my name is Chiya Kuwana, I graduated from... and I hope to apply for the position of key animator at Musashino Animation."

"Judging from your resume, you don't have any similar work experience, and your works during university were mainly oil paintings. Why do you suddenly want to enter the animation industry?"

"Because of the heavenly judgment! Although the golden writing never appeared again after that day's judgment, I searched online extensively afterward and found that those writings could be seen in every corner of the world, not just in Tokyo..."

"I see, but I'm sorry, we currently..."

Before Okitsu could finish telling his good story, Masamune interrupted him:

"Can we start with regular animators?"

"No problem! I can do it! I'll do anything as long as I can participate in the animation production."

"Okay, this is what you said."

Masamune smiled and picked up the seal engraved with the words "Recruited" and stamped it on Kuwana Chiya's resume.

"I mean... you're not planning to accept everyone, are you?"

"Well... anyway, we don't need this little bit of salary. I think she's quite serious about it, and she's an experienced person after all."

"Hey...you're the president, you're in charge."

Masamune smiled, then asked curiously again:

"Miss Kuwana, do you have a younger sister named Maki?"

"Huh...? Yes...yes, do you know Maki?" Kuwana Chiya asked with surprise.

"She's two grades ahead of me. We met in a cram school when we were in our first year of high school, well... that was two years ago."

Since these were memories from before he traveled through time, Masamune didn't remember them very clearly, but he vaguely remembered hearing her say that her older sister was a painting genius, which put a lot of pressure on her.

Yuka Okitsu was speechless. Oh, she was someone she knew. Why didn't she say so earlier?

Chapter Five: Please don't come to the job fair again next time.

"Eh... next up, Subaru Uchimaki."

A man of similar age to Masamune entered, bowed slightly, and then gave a brief self-introduction.

"...Therefore, I hope to enter the animation industry."

"Since you've already been accepted into an art college, and a pretty good one at that, why did you give it up?"

"Actually, I've been hesitating these past few days about what I want to do when I grow up."

Subaru Uchimaki pondered for a few seconds, looked up at the ceiling, and said seriously:

"I love anime girls, I really love them, and I want to draw my ideal bride. I have absolutely no interest in the real world."

"The reason I stayed in the art club during high school was simply to make it easier to draw. Although I got into an art university, those drawings were just deliberately done to pass the exams."

"I don't plan to become a painter, nor have I ever thought about becoming a cartoonist, and I haven't given much thought to the animation industry before."

"Although I enjoy watching anime and haven't missed a single season, I never thought about getting involved in its production."

"But after the golden rating lettering appeared in the sky, I immediately felt a strong desire to enter the animation industry."

"I want to create excellent animation. If possible, I hope that the golden subtitles in the sky will reward me with a two-dimensional waifu from my work."

? ?

Yuka Okitsu looked stunned and it took her a while to come to her senses. Before she could react, she suddenly realized that Masamune had already stamped the admission stamp on her resume, and she could only sigh helplessly.

"Why this time? You haven't attended an art college; you're only a high school graduate. That's not enough to participate in animation production."

"I've seen the anime-style beautiful girls drawn by Neijuan; the drawing skills are excellent."

"alright."

Is it someone I know?

Hopefully, they'll be truly useful people, not just freeloaders.

"Next, Usami Mizuki, please come in."

A short-haired girl entered and immediately asked:

"Um, I wanted to ask, did the student who participated in the intense competition earlier get accepted?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she realized her rudeness and hurriedly introduced herself.

"Why do you want to join Musashino Animation?" Okitsu Yuka glanced at Masamune beside her and asked routinely.

"Because of Intsumi-kun... cough cough... because I love animation production and have always dreamed of entering the animation industry since I was a child..."

Yuka Okitsu had lost interest in asking any more questions about such blatant lies. Watching Masamune stamp the admission document and wave away Mizuki Usami, she sighed helplessly.

"Mr. President, are you trying to start a charity company? Even the kind-hearted Mr. Marukawa wouldn't accept every applicant."

"We can't let a girl who comes here with dreams and chasing after her beloved leave disappointed, can we?"

"This is not the place to chase your dreams."

"Don't worry, since she's also in the high school art club, even if she can't draw original artwork, she can still help out. If all else fails, she can work under you to help with miscellaneous tasks. We're not short of one or two people's salaries."

"Never mind... Next one, Miyamori Aoi, please come in."

A young woman with short brown hair entered the room, gave a brief self-introduction, and then sat up straight, looking at everyone with a slightly nervous expression.

"Please don't be nervous, Ms. Miyamori Aoi. May I ask why you want to join Musashino Animation?"

Miyamori Aoi stared at the ground ahead and answered instinctively:

"Actually, I had interviewed with dozens of companies before, and after failing all of them, I reflected deeply on my mistakes."

"After that, I realized a fact."

"As a newcomer, wanting to get into those big companies is far too arrogant."

"After careful consideration, I feel that your company's strength and scale are quite similar to my capabilities..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Miyamori Aoi realized she had said something stupid, quickly covered her mouth, and gave a dry laugh.

Watanabe Hayato, sitting on Masamune's other side, nearly choked on his tea. He quickly put down his cup and asked:

"Why do you want to enter the animation industry? I see on your resume that you majored in finance in college."

"I made a promise with my best friend from the same club in high school that we would make a great animation together someday."

"Then why did you study finance after graduating from high school?"

"Actually, I was confused for a long time after graduating from high school. I wanted to enter the animation industry, but I also felt that it was difficult to get into. So, I thought I would first study for a short college degree and then seriously think about what I should do."

As soon as she finished speaking, Miyamori Aoi noticed that the young man sitting in the middle had already stamped her name and accepted her, so she quickly stood up to thank him.