Anime Production: Starting with Healing the Audience
Chapter 50

Anime Production, Starting with Healing the Audience

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The most fundamental reason for disdain.

Anime is not traditional film and television; it doesn't require celebrity performances.

Therefore, celebrities who rely on looks and makeup have no real impact on an anime, beyond generating some buzz.

However, the audience doesn't dwell on these details. They are simple; they only care about whether they enjoy what they're watching.

Undoubtedly, viewers were very uncomfortable watching Akame ga Kill! This can be seen from the blessings the audience gave Fang Zheng on the A Company forums.

Yet, while the audience cursed Fang Zheng for being inhuman, no one ever said Akame ga Kill! wasn't a good work.

Although it was quite bleak, it stirred something in their hearts. That deep resonance and regret were why they finished watching it, even through tears.

Shiru's death, with a smile on her face. Because she, who was told she was worthless since childhood, found her companions and family. In her final moments, she fulfilled her promise to protect her family, sacrificing herself to ensure Mine's safe escape. Shiru, do you know you are already loved by everyone?

Brody's death, also with a smile on his face. He had diligently taught Tatsumi and, at the end of his life, entrusted his Teigu and everything to Tatsumi. He believed that Tatsumi would one day surpass him. I wish I could see Big Brother's cheerful smile again~

Chelsea's death, with much reluctance on her face. Although she was arrogant and spoke rudely when she first joined, she simply didn't want her new companions to die on the battlefield due to misplaced mercy. When she died, she thought about how she hadn't even had a chance to brag about her skills to Tatsumi before dying. She must have been incredibly reluctant to go!

Rabik's death, also filled with affection. He usually acted like a pervert, but his mind was always on everyone else, and he had someone he deeply loved. Burke, a true man! You were so cool at that moment!

Mine's death. In comparison, she probably died quite peacefully. How much they wished Mine's final kiss could have lasted forever. The feeling of having loved someone, truly good.

Susanoo's death, perhaps a happy one. Fundamentally, he was just a Teigu, not truly a person. However, the members of Night Raid treated him as a comrade. He had never felt this way before, dying like this. This feeling is truly good.

Tatsumi's death, without any regrets. He arrived in the Imperial Capital full of passion, only to witness the darkness and corruption within. After several soul-stirring cries, clad in a demonic aura, he cut through the darkness before him. No regrets in my heart, even in death!

Leone's death, with a peaceful smile on her face. The dark, deserted alley was a stark contrast to the bustling world outside. But she saw a new country, new hope. Perhaps death was a release for her, finally reuniting with her comrades in another world.

Esdeath's death. Perhaps at the last moment, she let go of her obsession. Since childhood, she had been indoctrinated with the belief of "survival of the fittest" and had always lived by it. As the strongest existence in the Empire, her name struck fear into foreign tribes. However, she met Tatsumi. Being able to depart for the underworld with Tatsumi in the end might have been the most fitting conclusion. She represented barbarism and violence, but ultimately lost to love.

Akame ga Kill! gave the audience so many memories that, even though it was an anime that brought viewers to tears, many were still reluctant to see it end.

It's no exaggeration to say this was a phenomenal work!

The story began by setting a trap for the audience, first portraying a passionate young man venturing into the Imperial Capital. Upon arriving, Tatsumi unexpectedly had a romantic encounter and then had all his money stolen.

Following this, a noble young lady appeared. Countless viewers, with their preconceived notions, The protagonist is about to go on a cheat spree.

However, just as everyone thought Tatsumi's harem would power level their way through monsters, they didn't realize this was the beginning of all the tragedy.

Coupled with Fang Zheng's initial instigation on the program, countless viewers were filled with anticipation.

So when the tragedy unfolded, unprepared viewers felt like they were being rubbed into the ground. It would be strange if they didn't explode.

Thank you to Zhi Li Shang and 135...065 for your monthly votes! Thanks to Wen Yue and 171...001 for your tips.

Thank you, great patrons, for your support! I bow in gratitude!!!! Five

A new day. Fang Zheng arrived at the company, brewed a cup of hot coffee, and was about to get ready to start work when he heard Zhang Siyu knocking on his door.

"Siyu, is there something you need?"

Zhang Siyu was dressed in a professional outfit, complete with black stockings and high heels. The stunning impression she made in that moment even made Fang Zheng, an old otaku who loved anime, feel a momentary flutter in his heart.

"It's like this, Director Fang. Shanghai Film and Television has sent you an invitation, hoping you'll participate in their live broadcast program."

Zhang Siyu walked forward and frowned as she looked at the mountain of drawing papers piled on Fang Zheng's desk. She said, "Should I decline it for you?"

Times have changed. Fang Zheng no longer needed the TV station to advertise for him; his fame had already been established.

While the Shanghai TV program had made Fang Zheng happy and excited back then, he could easily refuse the Shanghai Film and Television channel's invitation now.

Status dictates attitude. Zhang Siyu looked at the drawing drafts covering Fang Zheng's desk and knew he had been under a lot of work pressure these past few days, so she was inclined to refuse the TV station's invitation.

"Shanghai Film and Television?"

Fang Zheng was taken aback. Why would the film and television channel invite someone who makes anime?

Fang Zheng instinctively wanted to refuse, not because he was proud, but because he was genuinely too busy.

Now that Akame ga Kill! was finished, he needed to complete his new work as soon as possible, and he had been under a lot of pressure lately.

If it were in the past, he would have been interested because the TV station was a good promotional channel.

But with the hype from TT before, his new work already had enough buzz. Countless people knew about it, so the invitation from Shanghai Film and Television seemed superfluous.

However, Fang Zheng suddenly thought that while the heat for Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me might be enough, the related merchandise he was about to release was still in the preparation stage.

If he could use this opportunity to promote his merchandise, the effect might be better.

"Please accept it for me. Let's set the time for tonight. If the time conflicts, then forget it."

Although he wanted to use Shanghai Film and Television to promote his merchandise, it wasn't

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