The plot of "Edgerunners" is slowly approaching its end, and the finale of the series, with the annihilation of all members, seems increasingly clear.
But it's just like the animation of "Edgerunners" from Ren's previous life.
Although everyone knows that it must be bad for protagonists like David and Lucy to join,
fans did not decide to stop watching "Edgerunners".
They simply cursed Ren for being too cruel while watching "Edgerunners".
But, on the other hand, they voted for "Edgerunners" in this year's Newcomer Grand Prize voting.
Currently, the other two works in the Newcomer Grand Prize have become weekly series.
But it's useless.
Because their works have opened up a clear gap with "Edgerunners".
For example, Yusuke Sato's "Psychic Warlock" currently has over 98,000 votes, and its data is already good.
But...
"Edgerunners" currently has 2.81 million votes!
The difference in votes is tens of times; how can they compare? It's impossible.
Not even previous Newcomer Grand Prize winning works can compare to "Edgerunners".
However, in addition to "Edgerunners's" excellent setting and plot, there's also...
the increasing number of two-dimensional manga groups reading manga.
Young people, who were once tied to traditions and elders, have become the new force of two-dimensional culture after integrating into society and finding work.
At the same time, thanks to these young people, the social atmosphere has gradually begun to confront ACG culture and two-dimensional fan groups.
This has led to a large number of manga fans reading them nowadays, making "Edgerunners's" voting results much better than previous works.
Of course, "Edgerunners's" "advanced" cyberpunk setting, never before seen in this parallel world, and its excellent plot, are the main factors.
Iron must be hard to forge. If the setting and plot of the manga are not good, even if everyone reads manga, they won't read yours.
With "Edgerunners" about to release its finale, there are also new actions from Akatsuki Cultural Company.
"Amamiya-sensei, please sit down," chief editor Takashi said very politely to Ren in front of him.
He even personally poured him a cup of tea, with great courtesy.
"You're welcome, chief editor Takashi."
Ren sat down and said with a strange smile.
"Amamiya-sensei, your Edgerunners has been serialized up to episode 36. I heard the finale is episode 38?" Takashi asked directly.
"Yes, the next episode 38 is the final chapter."
Ren raised his thumb and said.
"In that case... I understand. We specially invited you for the finale of Edgerunners."
Takashi said seriously: "Two weeks before the final episode of Edgerunners, we will publish the cover of the Edgerunners magazine and collaborate with the Tokyo Subway, the Tokyo Building, and street advertising."
Just like in his previous life in Japan, Ren would publish advertisements on the streets and shops of Shibuya, Akihabara, etc., for popular manga or anime.
Popular manga and anime in this parallel world also have this kind of promotion.
However, this kind of treatment is generally not available for newcomers or mid-length manga.
This demonstrates the current popularity of "Edgerunners".
It has even become popular in the United States. A while ago, several representatives from Hollywood film companies acquired the film and television rights for "Edgerunners".
Obviously, Edgerunners has limitless potential! Not only the film and television rights, but also Japan's first 3A masterpiece, Edgerunners, developed by Hyperion Game Development, is said to be almost complete.
And there are also the immediate sales of single volumes and the copyright and revenue from animation production! To be honest, Akatsuki Cultural Company's senior management even wanted Ren to continue drawing Edgerunners and make it a long story to keep earning money.
But Ren refused. He said that the ending of Edgerunners was already decided, that it was a mid-length manga, and its length was also determined.
Akatsuki Cultural Company's senior management gave up.
"Ah... no problem," Ren said, scratching his head.
"Well, as long as it's okay with you, Amamiya-sensei. In addition, we plan to publish a single volume of "Edgerunners" and will give you a portion of the bonus based on the sales of that volume."
Takashi said: "There will be a book signing at that time, and your presence will be required. The signing fee and the specific sales portion will be adjusted as stipulated in the contract... Alright, sensei, is that okay?"
"No problem should be there."
Ren nodded. He had already read the contract, and it would be too late to regret it.
"Then, Amamiya-sensei, "Edgerunners" should win the Best Newcomer Award of the Newcomer Grand Prize, no problem."
Takashi added: "The winning work will benefit from animation production decisions. At the same time, according to the rules, the original author can join the animation production team and serve as animation supervisor, but...".
"No problem."
Ren patted his chest: "I have plenty of time."
Takashi's smile froze for an instant and he said with a darkened face: "No... I mean...".
"If Amamiya-sensei doesn't want to, he can also give up this right."
This rule was originally created because there was already a manga work produced by an animator. After being modified by the animation production team, it was revealed that it ignored the original author's opposition and even disdained him.
The animation supervisor at that time also issued a strong statement: "This original author knows nothing about this work; he's just a stinky little man drawing." This
directly caused dissatisfaction among mangakas and manga fans of the time.
The important thing is that it's fine to make such a strong statement, and the modified animation is still horrible.
This makes no sense...
Subsequently, this rule was created that allows the original author to be the animation supervisor, so that any changes in setting and plot do not cause protests.
But mangakas think about the plot and rush to finish the manuscript every week, and they certainly don't want to work in their free time.
So, except for some mangakas who chose to be animation supervisors when this rule was established, there were
very few willing to do so afterward.
Furthermore, after that incident, the industry strongly avoided modifying the original plot without the author's consent, and practically no one would make that mistake again.
Therefore, this rule is not important.
"I am willing and I also want the animation of "Edgerunners" to be as excellent as I expected," Ren said.
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