After dreaming of getting rich, I dressed up as a collapsed idol

Lu Qingfeng carefully checked the art history of this world.

Like the fields of literature and music, there are some great art masters from ancient times, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, as well as Chinese painting masters Qi Baishi, Zhang Daqian, and Wu Changshuo.

However, Lu Qingfeng didn’t know whether some modern avant-garde painters agreed with this.

He knew relatively little about this aspect in his previous life, and there were not many works on this subject in the memory bank of the rare nine-tailed fox.

He basically gave up the idea of ​​developing in this direction.

In the field of comics, the overall development has remained basically unchanged.

For example, Fuso is still vigorously developing in this regard and actively expanding overseas. The supporting industrial chain built around comics as the core is a business card for its external cultural output.

But when it comes to the details, many things have changed.

Phenomenal comic works such as "One Piece", "Naruto", "Bleach", and "Hunter x Hunter" still exist and are very popular around the world.

But some works are missing.

For example, "Detective Conan", because Conan Doyle, who wrote "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", is missing, this elementary school student of death has not been published.

Shimada Soji is gone, and the new manga has not appeared, resulting in the disappearance of the mystery manga "The Kindaichi Case Files".

Naturally, the corresponding animations of these works will not appear.

There has not been much change in Europe and the United States. DC and Marvel are still the two giants in the market there. Disney and Warner, which acquired the two major comic publications, have also launched many movies.

In the animation industry, Europe and the United States are still dominated by 3D, Disney princesses are still weaving princess and prince dreams for children all over the world, and DreamWorks has also made a series of animated films that spoof princesses.

The difference is that Pixar is gone.

The domestic area is mainly divided into two parts, Hong Kong and the mainland.

Basically, Hong Kong comics have developed their own style based on martial arts, and there are a group of comic masters who have grown up.

Comics in the current sense developed relatively late in China. The early "Manyou", "Zhiyin Manke" and "Manhua World" were probably the first channels for the post-90s generation to come into contact with domestic comics.

These three magazines once sold millions of copies annually.

However, like literary magazines, with the advent of the Internet age, entertainment projects have become more and more diversified, and comic magazines have lost their former glory.

Moreover, it has not been very successful in building the relevant industrial chain, and its influence is still not that great.

The development trend of Chinese comics is similar to that of the past, or even stronger. Major Internet giants have entered the market, established comic platforms, and built a television and film industry chain around IP adaptation.

Now it has gained a certain momentum, and under the capital operation, it has also produced several acclaimed works, and the slogan of the rise of Chinese comics has also been shouted.

After understanding these situations, Lu Qingfeng had a clear idea in his mind.

Put this thought aside for now and continue typing.

You can’t become fat in one breath, so just finish the things you have at hand first.

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Fuso, Tokyo Kobunsha headquarters building, "Novel Gems" editorial office.

"Editor-in-Chief, please stop insisting on your unreasonable demands. Teacher Lu has already clearly rejected us. If we continue like this, they will give up on cooperating with us. Please reconsider."

After Yamada Kumata said what was in his heart, he still maintained outward respect, bowed and left.

Inomata Shinichiro's face turned pale.

Young people nowadays have no rules. In his era, if someone dared to talk back to his boss like this in the workplace, he would have to kneel down and apologize.

What do these people know.

Is it because he doesn't want Chinese people to use their Chinese pen names? It's for market considerations. He is obviously well-intentioned and thinking about the writers, so why can't we understand?

The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. I wanted to fire this guy who dared to offend me.

But thinking about the current staffing of the magazine, I had to bear it.

After get off work in the evening, I went to the izakaya with several other editors from the editorial department.

"Books are becoming increasingly difficult to sell. If things continue like this, I don't know when we'll all be out of a job."

The bald middle-aged man who was speaking was Ken Miyamoto of "Weekly Jewel". As a literary magazine with the same origin as "Novel Jewel", it was also having a hard time.

Although the subscription volume was barely maintained thanks to the literary master Makoto Mori, this mainstay is not young anymore and there have been several rumors in previous interviews that he would stop writing.

I haven't gained much in terms of recruiting new people, so I'm very worried.

The youngest editor-in-chief of "SF Gem" is Yusuke Fujimoto, who is less than 40 years old. He was promoted to his current position after the retirement of his predecessor.

According to rumors, he has some connections within the group.

"SF Gem" mainly publishes science fiction novels. The new editor-in-chief has begun to develop in the direction of light novels in the selection of manuscripts, and cooperates with the group's comic magazines to adapt them, which is more comfortable than theirs.

The younger generation did not participate in this topic, but just poured wine for the two old people.

"You two are just overthinking things. I won't kick you out of the company no matter what."

The only woman in the izakaya quartet is Yuki Matsuda, the editor-in-chief of "JJ". As the first women's fashion magazine founded by Kobunsha, it has a stable market, and the advertisements placed by brands are enough for her to complete her annual sales performance, so she does not have much pressure.

Yuki, who just turned 40 this year, has slightly tougher facial features than ordinary women. She has short hair, which is a relatively rare type in Japanese society.

The four of them drank and chatted, complaining about the troubles at work.

While they were talking, a program was playing on the TV hanging on the wall of the izakaya.

A host is interviewing composer Takaya Ayanokouji.

"Mr. Ayanokouji, what were your thoughts on attending the Forbidden City concert in China?"

The master composer, who was nearly seventy years old, crossed his legs, sat opposite the host and said with a smile.

"I'm very satisfied. When I went to China before, I only interacted with musicians my own age. This time, I heard the works of the new generation of musicians there, and they were really amazing."

"The teacher is talking about Lu Qingfeng, Lu Sang?"

"you know too?"

The host said with a smile.

"Because of TBS's broadcast, people in China also saw this performance. Before that, Lu Sang gave a TBS street interview. Because of his outstanding appearance, he's very popular on Instagram, and young girls call him Fox God."

"Oh, that young man is very handsome indeed."

Shinichiro Inomata, who was drinking, heard the familiar name again. He was so surprised that he even forgot to drink the wine in his hand.

I have confirmed with Yamada Kumata that the boy who appeared on TV is the author of "Astrology Murder Magic".

I also found out that the other party even studied music. I had always thought it was a pop song, but I didn't expect to hear such praise from Ayanokouji.

Could it be the same person?

While he was thinking this, he heard his deskmate Yuki Matsuda say.

"What a perfect boy! I really want to take him home."

"you know too?"