A light snow fell from the sky.
Inside a hotel, Lin Zhiyan gazed out at the gray sky, unable to resist recalling the day he resigned from IG.
Four years had passed in the blink of an eye. Since going independent, he had only completed two animations.
Animation production was truly a long and arduous process.
Fortunately, the third animation would premiere in less than three months.
Click
The sound of a door opening echoed through the room.
Nanase Mayumi entered, turning to Lin Zhiyan and saying, "Senior, the event is about to begin."
"Understood," Lin Zhiyan nodded.
The event was the planning conference for the new animation.
When the first animation, Death Note, was announced, no one would have paid attention even if a planning conference had been held.
The second, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, did have one. Now, this was L.S Production's second new animation planning conference since its establishment.
In the main hall, many animation industry journalists and L.S Production's loyal fans were already seated in the audience.
The animation's assistant director, Imaishi Hiroyuki, and the voice actors for the main characters would also be present at the conference.
Amidst a round of applause, Lin Zhiyan stepped onto the stage to thank everyone for attending the press conference for the new animation project. Before he could even begin, someone eagerly asked, "President Lin, regarding the ending of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2—was that driver Lelouch?"
The question hung in the air, and all eyes turned to Lin Zhiyan, awaiting his answer.
It had been half a year since the animation aired, yet the question remained unanswered, fueling endless debate online.
It was no wonder everyone was curious. Even though they knew this was a press conference for a new animation project, and the question was somewhat out of place, no one glared at the questioner.
Lin Zhiyan, having been asked this question countless times before, responded without hesitation: "Whether it's Lelouch or not, I don't think my opinion matters. After all, I'm just the creator. Now that the animation is finished, how you interpret it is up to you. If you think it is, then it is. If you don't, then it isn't."
After all, what did an animation director know about Code Geass?
After answering the questions, Lin Zhiyan reminded the audience, "Alright, this is a press conference for our new animation project, not a Q&A session for Lelouch. I hope your questions will be about the new animation. I won't be answering any unrelated questions from now on."
"What's the name of the new animation? What's its theme and style?" someone immediately asked.
"The name is Gurren Lagann, or Gurren Lagann for short. Like our previous animation, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, it's a mecha-themed story. However, this time we're focusing on a pure mecha genre and aiming for a hot-blooded style," Lin Zhiyan replied.
His words surprised many in the audience.
"Are you abandoning the style of Death Note and Code Geass?" someone couldn't help but ask.
"Of course, we could continue making animations in that style, but there's no need. I don't believe I could create a better animation in the same style. Moreover, sticking to one style would limit my growth and lead to formulaic stagnation, which is undesirable."
Lin Zhiyan smiled faintly. "Back when Code Geass first ended, I saw discussions online about a new animation I might be working on. Some fans hoped for a pure Knightmare Frame series, and urged me to try a more hot-blooded style. If the new project were confirmed, there wouldn't be much to say. But since it's still undecided, I naturally want to do my best to meet the fans' expectations."
That's all?
The audience exchanged bewildered glances.
Soon, more questions came flooding in:
"Will the new animation kill the Male Lead in the final episode again?"
"Will it be a tearjerker or a feel-good series?"
"Who's handling the character design and Knightmare Frame design this time?"
"Will there be any lighthearted elements? A tragic or happy ending?"
Lin Zhiyan naturally couldn't answer all these questions. Spoilers before the animation had even begun would be a terrible idea.
After a moment's thought, he chose to answer selectively: "This time, I'm personally handling both the character design and the Knightmare Frame design. As for the rest, I can only say this: the new animation will absolutely not follow the same formula as Death Note or Code Geass. Please watch it with confidence when it airs."
"It won't be the same old trick as Death Note and Lelouch, right? You mean the Male Lead won't die in the final episode?"
Hearing this, many fans at the press conference breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, "Great, I can follow this."
Afterward, fans and media personnel asked Lin Zhiyan several questions.
He answered each one earnestly until the Q&A session ended and the next segment began.
The new segment focused on a more detailed introduction to the animation Gurren Lagann. This included introducing assistant director Imaishi Hiroyuki, the voice actors for the main characters, the names of the Knightmare Frames in the anime, and finally, releasing the Gurren Lagann promotional PV.
The PV, less than two minutes long, showcased "budget-burning" battle scenes, explosions, and cool shots, all set to an energetic and catchy soundtrack. The quick cuts and dynamic visuals created a sense of coolness, excitement, and passion.
Of course, the credits for Supervising Director, scriptwriter, character designer, composer, mechanical designer, and Chief Animation Director all featured Lin Zhiyan's name, making these details quite prominent.
Even after Lin Zhiyan's extensive introduction, the fans and media professionals still lacked a concrete understanding. It wasn't until the promotional PV was released that they finally got a general sense of the project.
The handsome Knightmare Frames, fluid animation, high-octane scenes, and catchy, dynamic soundtrack all signaled the animation's exceptionally high production quality. As for the plot, the name "Lin Zhiyan" alone was a guarantee.
Although the new animation had a different style, he was still the creator of two masterpieces, Death Note and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, making him highly trustworthy.
Especially since Lin Zhiyan was deeply involved this time, personally handling the character design and mechanical design. This made the project even more anticipated.
As a result, many in the audience secretly cheered after the promotional PV was released.
After the press conference, news quickly spread through the media and among the attending fans. The promotional PV was also uploaded to L.S Production's official website. The result was that, with over two months still to go before the animation's premiere, a large group of people were already eagerly awaiting Gurren Lagann.
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