It was another uneventful day, and if nothing unexpected happened, it should have passed very peacefully. But because of one thing, this day became a bit livelier.
After school, Shiina Mafuyu had just opened her blog when she found almost identical messages from everyone, which was...
"The official PV for puella magi madoka magica is finally out? I thought the production company had forgotten about it!"
Her spirits were instantly lifted.
There had been a PV before, but it only briefly announced the anime adaptation, with no other details.
But if it was an official PV, a lot of things would be revealed. First, the animation quality would be evident, although PV fraud also existed.
In addition, the choice of voice actors was also something everyone was most concerned about.
If it was an original anime, a larger deviation wouldn't be so easy to detect, but if it was based on an original work, it would be different.
In the hearts of the original readers, there was already a certain image for each character. So, for professional voice actors to perfectly portray them, they had to prepare first, familiarize themselves with the original work, and then simulate it.
"Besides the voice actors, what everyone is also concerned about is when it will officially air, right? We've waited so long, I hope it won't be delayed again..."
Shiina Mafuyu clicked to enter the official website, praying in her heart that she would see the content she wanted.
The webpage finished loading, and she clicked to play the video...
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Chapter 280
"If, just if, you were told you could achieve any wish with magic, what would you do?"
— A kind and thoughtful ordinary second-year student who cares about her friends.
"You, just be Kaname Madoka, just be yourself, just like before, and in the future too…"
— An excellent student, beautiful, and an all-around athletic transfer student.
"That was dangerous, but it's alright now."
— Madoka's third-year Mami, a very caring older sister.
"If those guys dare to cause trouble, I'll blast them away, Mami is here anyway."
— Madoka's classmate, a lively and energetic girl.
"Make a contract with me and become a magical girl!"
— A magical girl who can grant a girl one wish.
Accompanied by the sound of piano music, Kaname Madoka, Homura Akemi, Mami Tomoe, Sayaka, and Kyubey, one by one, the main characters introduced themselves, and their voice actors were also noted.
After all, in the promotion of an anime PV, voice actors are also an important component. If the voice actors don't fit everyone's image, the character's score will definitely decrease.
A good voice actor can bring a character to life and further increase their popularity, making the anime's audience care about that character.
Then came a series of scenes, with both the opening and ending themes making brief appearances. The entire PV looked very harmonious. If there were no original work, everyone would definitely have the feeling of, 'Where did this childish anime come from?' or 'It must be for kids.'
However, beneath this warm imagery, a harsh winter was actually hidden.
For some reason, the style of the comments section below was also very unique now.
"A very heartwarming work, highly recommended for children, and Kyubey is so cute too, children love it the most!"
This was the top-voted hot comment, and the replies within the thread also displayed all sorts of ingenuity.
A must-see magical girl work, those who know, know!
Love and hope are fully embodied in this work!
Let me tell the truth, this is still too childish for children, it's just right for us adults.
Looking at the animation quality, it's pretty good. The art style is also very gentle, indeed suitable for children.
One can only say that the production of this PV has truly inherited Kyubey's essence, it's too real.
However, after the first few pinned comments, the style became fragmented.
["I almost fell for your evil! If I hadn't read the original work."]
["Hey, hey, hey, is this really not PV fraud?"]
["This director, are you also learning from the Old Thief?"]
["Beware of new types of online fraud! Please download…"]
["No, minna-san! Ahead is hell!"]
["It looks healing, but it's actually depressing… I'm already ready to cry."]
["Mami: There's nothing to be afraid of anymore.jpg."]
["The one above is a spoiler, right? Mami still has her head now!"]
["What the heck are these hot comments! You guys are so mean, surely no one actually believed them, right?"]
["This is all the Old Thief's conspiracy!"]
…
"January! It seems like it won't be long now."
Shiina Mafuyu saw the final reveal, and the big stone hanging in her heart finally fell.
She also subconsciously glanced at the comments section and immediately burst out laughing.
She understood everyone's thoughts; they simply wanted to share their 'happiness' and gain another kind of happiness while making others 'happy'.
["This is a beautiful story, and I hope everyone can empathize and be full of hope for the future."]
Shiina Mafuyu commented below using her verified account and reposted it to her blog.
Before long, her comment was also upvoted by her fans, who then left comments with similar meanings.
Everyone's joint efforts completely turned this PV into the best deception.
…
Actually, a few days ago, Izumi Chihiro had already seen the anime PV that Kyoka Aunt sent him.
He was very satisfied.
Because whether it was the voice actors or the style of the opening and ending themes, they were pretty much on par with what he remembered. It seemed that Kyoka Aunt had indeed conveyed his suggestions to Aoi Makina. With the president's daughter stepping in, all problems were easily solved.
"Ni-san, the puella magi madoka magica anime PV is out! Let's watch it together!"
Returning home, before he could even sit down, Sagiri, who had come home earlier, grabbed his wrist and dragged him upstairs.
Izumi Chihiro could completely understand his sister's feelings and didn't emphasize the fact that he had already seen it, accompanying her to watch the PV.
"The animation quality feels good, Ni-san, and the voice actors are great, it's just a bit too… that."
Sagiri showed a strange expression.
For her, who knew the subsequent developments, seeing such a warm scene gave her a feeling of being unable to complain.
"That's how you give a surprise to viewers who haven't read the original work."
Izumi Chihiro said as a matter of course.
Because his position was different from the audience!
"Hmm, it's not a surprise but a fright! Children will cry from fear!"
Sagiri imagined that scene, especially the famous scene of Mami's head being cut off…
Although the anime was a late-night show, that only affected the actual number of live viewers, but it didn't prevent deceived viewers from recording it and watching it the next day.
And when they were preparing to watch such a childish anime to relax their mood…
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