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Ye Zhi Qiu carefully considered which works to use to capture the Japanese market in his plan to "conquer Asia".

Logically speaking, the current Japanese film market is characterized by "anime films dominating and live-action films declining".

Of all films that grossed over 10 billion yen, animated films accounted for 90%, making them the absolute mainstream.

However, from another perspective, animated films also face the fiercest competition, while live-action films, if well-made, have a greater chance of success.

Ultimately, Ye Zhi Qiu chose a live-action film adaptation of a manga from his previous life—"Rurouni Kenshin".

How successful is Rurouni Kenshin? This series is known as the "ceiling of manga-to-movie adaptations," with a total of 5 films.

It's already impressive that an IP can be adapted into five films, but what's even more remarkable is that all five films have achieved both box office and critical success, with scores exceeding 8 points on Douban in China.

Seeing that Ye Zhi Qiu had agreed, Kamiya Hiroshi's face lit up with joy, and he couldn't wait to ask.

"What kind of script is it? Could you please tell me about it, Mr. Ye?"

Ye Zhi Qiu thought for a moment and replied briefly: "A story about a young swordsman's experiences of killing, redemption, protection, and love during the late Edo period."

"A swordsman theme?" Kamiya Hiroshi was taken aback; Ye Zhi Qiu's answer was somewhat unexpected.

Swordsmen, or ronin, are arguably one of the most representative and recognizable figures in Japanese films and television.

Japanese culture, deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism from the East in ancient times, has evolved into a unique view of life and death and an understanding of the "Tao".

The image of the "swordsman," a powerful lone hero who embodies both violence and restraint, is a reflection of this culture.

Nearly a century has passed since the silent film era, and countless classic swordsman images have emerged in Japanese film history.

To be honest, unless it's an anime that breaks through the limits of physics and space, it's very difficult to create another memorable swordsman in a live-action film or television production.

"This is a very popular topic. Mr. Ye is indeed very confident."

Hiroshi Kamiya was also a little uncertain, and asked, "Could you please elaborate on the story a little more?"

Ye Zhi Qiu didn't explain much and directly took out the script he had prepared in advance.

"Here's the script; you can take a look at it first."

Hiroshi Kamiya hadn't expected Ye Zhi Qiu to be so well-prepared. He paused for a moment, then immediately picked up the script in front of him.

The title page of the script, "Rurouni Kenshin: Reminiscence," is prominently displayed.

Kamiya Hiroshi nodded slightly to Ye Zhi Qiu, then opened the script with a puzzled look.

In its previous life, "Rurouni Kenshin" consisted of five parts.

Unlike typical film series where the first one or two installments are phenomenal, but the quality declines as the series progresses, the highest-rated and most well-received film in the five-part Rurouni Kenshin series is actually the last one, the "Reminiscence Arc."

Because this is a manga adaptation, many viewers already knew the general plot through the manga. This "Reminiscence Arc" is not filmed according to the story's timeline, but rather resembles a "prequel," telling the story's initial starting point and origin.

The manga "Rurouni Kenshin" is not available here, so Ye Zhi Qiu changed the order and brought out the "Reminiscence Arc" which has the highest rating first.

On the one hand, it reduces obstacles for viewers to understand the plot.

On the other hand, he is like a dragon crossing the river, and he must shock everyone before the other side can react.

From the moment Hiroshi Kamiya opened the script, his expression became focused.

From Corey Yuen's perspective, the Japanese man's gaze shifted from calm to astonishment, and then gradually turned into excitement and fervor.

Then, he slammed the script shut.

Under Yuan Kui's puzzled gaze, Kamiya Hiroshi stood up, bowed deeply to Ye Zhi Qiu, and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Ye!"

"If it's acceptable, please allow me to give you an answer tomorrow!"

"I feel that such a wonderful story should not be read casually in such a hurried setting. Only after bathing and purifying oneself, burning incense and calming the mind can one truly appreciate its brilliance, which is also the greatest respect for the story!"

Corey Yuen: "......"

If it weren't for the other person's overly serious expression and tone, Yuan Kui would have almost thought he was joking.

No! It's just reading a script, why make such a fuss?

It has to be said that sometimes the Japanese act out of their own inexplicable chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) state, which is indeed hard to understand.

Ye Zhi Qiu naturally had no objection to this.

The dinner party began and ended in a strange and inexplicable atmosphere.

The next day, at the same location, Kamiya Hiroshi met Yuan Kui again, and the man's appearance startled him.

The other person had severe dark circles under their eyes, as if they were severely sleep-deprived and might not have slept at all last night, but their eyes burned with an extremely fervent light.

Upon seeing Ye Zhi Qiu, the middle-aged man bowed deeply with a sharp "slap" and spoke in an extremely firm voice.

"Mr. Ye! Please let me direct this movie!"

"I believe this will be the best action movie in all of Japan! It will be forever remembered in Japanese film history!"

Ye Zhi Qiu was not at all surprised by Kamiya Hiroshi's reaction.

Rurouni Kenshin: Reminiscence tells the story of the young swordsman Kenshin Himura, who, as the assassin Battosai, kills the fiancé of the heroine Tomoe Yukishiro during a mission.

Tomoe Yukishiro deliberately gets close to Kenshin in order to seek revenge, but in their life together, she gradually understands his inner pain and tenderness, and her hatred turns into love.

In the end, Yukishiro Tomoe was accidentally killed by Kenshin while protecting him. As she lay in Kenshin's arms, Yukishiro Tomoe used her last strength to gently carve a mark on his face with a short sword.

This single act dissolved the deceased fiancé's hatred for the male protagonist, and was imbued with the female protagonist's own love, forgiveness, and hope...

All I can say is that this twisted plot of "falling in love with the man who killed her husband, feeling extremely guilty, and then willingly dying for him" is absolutely hitting the G-spot of the Japanese aesthetic of mono no aware (the pathos of things).

Ye Zhi Qiu smiled slightly. The fish had taken the bait; the rest was just a matter of time.

"Director Kamiya, I believe in your abilities. Now it depends on your sincerity."

"Of course!" Hiroshi Kamiya quickly replied, "I know, please feel free to tell me what you need!"

Ye Zhi Qiu didn't stand on ceremony and stated his requirements one by one.

First, his screenwriting remuneration and profit sharing ratio are based on the highest standards in the Japanese industry.

Secondly, the "One Leaf Knows Autumn" studio will invest and become a co-producer of the film. Of course, the actual investment amount will be discounted.

Third, to ensure the visual appeal of the film's fight scenes, the martial arts direction had to be completed by the team assembled by Corey Yuen.

Fourth, Hiroshi Kamiya only holds the rights to adapt the script into a live-action film. Subsequent copyrights to the *Rurouni Kenshin* IP, such as anime adaptations and merchandise, are unrelated to him and remain the property of Ye Zhi Qiu himself...

Yuan Kui, standing to the side, listened in stunned silence, secretly marveling.

He finally understood what Ye Zhi Qiu had said yesterday. With these conditions, they were really trying to kill this kid.

Having agreed to all of these things, he couldn't even tell who the boss was and who the employee was anymore...

However, what puzzled him even more was that Hiroshi Kamiya agreed to the entire price without even haggling...

One is willing to hit, and the other is eager to be hit!