My Animation Era

Liu Zida, who is far away in Zhonghai, does not know that his name has been included in the list of the "Black Fan Liquidation Plan" by someone, and it is at the top of the list.

If he had known about it, perhaps his video complaining about "Dragon Fighter 2" would not have been released.

From the end of March to the end of April.

After nearly a month, the animation "Dragon Fighter 2" finally concluded its first round of broadcast on the TV platform.

As a veteran anti-fan, Liu Zida was naturally the first to watch the finale, and stayed up late that night to edit and produce a video summarizing this "full of flaws" animation.

"...Generally speaking, "Dragon Fighter 2" is a relatively satisfactory sequel, not to say that it is very eye-catching."

"If this was a sequel launched by another animation company, then not only would I not feel sorry, I would even excuse the producer and think they did their best."

"But this is Wanbao..."

In the video, Liu Zida repeatedly emphasized that for a major company like Wanbao, which is "the leader in Chinese comics," "Dragon Fighter 2" is undoubtedly an unqualified work.

Don't ask why.

The question is, Wanbao’s production capabilities are not at the same level as other small workshops.

If a small workshop produces something of this level, it can be said that it has done its best. As for Wanbao, a major manufacturer, to produce a sequel of this level, it can only be said that it does not pay enough attention and attention, and it deserves to be scolded!

The ending is pretty good, but that's just the ending.

Putting aside all kinds of details, just taking the main plot line as an example, "Dragon Fighter 2" has no new ideas at all, and it completely copies the routines and templates of the first season.

This is also the main reason why Liu Zida criticized Wanbao and criticized Gu Sanshui for not making progress in the video.

He took online writing as an example.

Wanbao's approach is exactly the same as that of Internet article authors who use a set outline to write N books.

Change the soup but not the medicine!

I was so surprised when I watched the first season of "Dragon Fighter", but I was so disappointed when I watched the second season.

It is also a studio under Wanbao Animation, so why did Puppet Studio's "Afanti's Story" receive rave reviews? Is it the turn of Lightning Studio's "Dragon Fighter 2" to be criticized?

Gu Sanshui should reflect on it!

…

“What am I reflecting on?”

Gu Miao accidentally came across the video. Monk Zhanger was confused and said: "Whether Lightning Studio or Puppet Studio, aren't they both part of Wanbao Animation?"

Using the works of Puppet Studio to disparage Lightning Studio and making him, the boss, reflect on himself?

Is this person mentally ill?

Moreover……

Although "Dragon Fighter 2" has a very average reputation, its ratings are not bad. Among the animations launched by Wanbao in the first half of this year, the results are already very good.

Not to mention, the two animation series "Dragon Fighter" and "Light Messenger" were originally IPs built around "peripheral derivatives".

As long as the [Devil] series of toys sell well, it doesn't seem to be fatal if the ratings are lower and the reputation is worse, right?

Still too superficial!

Depending on the height you stand, you will see different things. As the helmsman of Wanbao Animation, Gu Miao cares about something completely different from ordinary viewers.

"Forget it, don't talk about this."

After waving her hand, Gu Miao then asked: "The multi-lingual translation work of "The Story of Afanti" should have been completed, right?"

"That's right."

"So far, the animation "Afanti's Story" has been translated into more than ten languages ​​including Tibetan, Uighur, Arabic, Spanish, English and German," said Lao Zhang, the company's vice president.

"That's good, that's good."

Hearing this, Gu Miao breathed a sigh of relief.

Compared with "Dragon Fighter 2", the animation "Afanti's Story" is the work that he values ​​​​and cares more about.

Because I can win prizes!

Whether Wanbao Animation's "Company Wall of Honor" can be filled up depends entirely on "The Story of Afanti" in the first half of this year.

Gu Miao was very satisfied after learning from Lao Zhang that the animation "Afanti's Story" has been negotiated with multiple national TV stations and will be broadcast in the Arab region.

"How are the ratings?"

"Do local audiences have any special views on this animation and the anime character Afanti?"

"Forehead……"

Hearing Mr. Gu's inquiry, Lao Zhang seemed to have thought of something and couldn't help but hesitantly said: "The ratings are okay! As for the audience's opinions, it's a long story."

"What's the meaning?"

Why is it such a long story? Don’t Arab audiences like “intelligent” anime characters like Afanti?

"That's not true."

Lao Zhang explained: "I quite like it, but the background of the animated story is a bit too difficult to understand for them."

"There is an interesting comment. You will know why I said that after you read it." After saying this, Lao Zhang handed his mobile phone to Gu Miao.

Gu Miao took it and took a look.

What I saw above seemed to be a screenshot of a foreign social networking site. The comments in the screenshot have been translated into Chinese.

"Who can tell me, why Avanti doesn't ride a camel? Instead, she rides a weird gray horse? Why?"

"Don't Master Bayi's oil fields need workers? Why should we drive away these poor people and let them exploit oil?"

"League of Legends, I like brothers like Afanti, he is my hero, love comes from Saudi Arabia!"

Blanch!

What is this all about?

Afanti rode a donkey instead of a camel. Gu Miao could understand why he complained about this, and asked why Mr. Bayi didn't explore the oil fields... Gu Miao really couldn't understand.

Oil, where is the oil?

Not to mention that the story of Afanti and Mr. Bayi takes place in the western provinces of China, not the oil giant in the Middle East.

Just talking about the background of the story, horse-drawn carriages were a rarity in that era. How could there be any application scenarios for oil?

It doesn't make sense.

Of course, Gu Miao felt that the reason for such a joke was mainly caused by cultural differences.

After all, "The Story of Afanti" is an animation based on domestic folklore, and the story style and aesthetic preferences are more inclined to domestic audiences.

Therefore, although the story of Afanti is widely circulated, it is well-known throughout the Arab region.

However, this animation created by Wanbao and Meiying Studio incorporates too many "Chinese characteristics", which makes it a bit awkward for foreign audiences.

It's not a big deal.

In any case, Afanti is a legendary figure that has been circulating in Arabia for a long time. It's rare to find an animation with him as the protagonist. The story background is a bit awkward, but it doesn't affect everyone's love for this character.

Especially the big dog owners...

After learning that Wanbao has a special "figure customization" business, some prodigal actually ordered a pure gold "Avanti Riding a Donkey" figure model.

Pure gold!

Gu Miao never thought that one day hand models could also be made of gold. It would be too luxurious.