Reveries of Divine Beasts

After finalizing the arrangements for Kirby, Nakayama Takuya didn't immediately stop.

Conquering Sunrise's territory is just one key step in his plan to build a vast entertainment empire.

This immediately reminded him of another equally important cornerstone in his possession —Pokémon.

Sunrise has Gundam, which is the pinnacle of robot animation, and in the future, it can form a perfect closed-loop industrial chain with Sega's mecha arcade games and model toys.

Pokémon, on the other hand, is another trump card in his hand, capable of competing with Nintendo and becoming a global phenomenon.

We must grasp both aspects firmly.

A mature IP empire not only needs a constant stream of new works, but also a stable, grand, and logically consistent worldview as its framework. This is the foundation for an IP to thrive and continue to develop.

This framework is the "Mythical Beast System".

The Universal Century History of Gundam is already excellent enough; all that's needed is to find an opportunity to discuss it with Director Tomino and add or correct some things. However, the Pokémon Pokémon system in the early stages of the previous generation left behind many regrets and inconsistencies in its settings.

Now is the perfect time to set things right and rebuild the "Pokémon Pokémon System" from the ground up.

He dialed the phone number of GALLOP animation production company and went directly to director Kunihiko Yuyama, who was in charge of the Pokémon movie.

"Director Yuyama, this is Nakayama Takuya. I have an idea about the second theatrical film that I'd like to discuss with you in person."

Kunihiko Yuyama, on the other end of the phone, was somewhat flattered.

This Nakayama Sega, Nakayama, is practically a god-like figure in the industry these days, extremely busy. Why would he personally concern himself with the specific details of a theatrical release?

"Special Secretary Nakayama! You're too kind. You're welcome to come and offer your guidance anytime!"

When Takuya appeared at the GALLOP studio, Kunihiko Yuyama practically ran out to greet him.

"General Manager Nakayama, please take a look. These are our preliminary concept drawings for <The Lugia's Explosive Birth>, based on your previous instructions."

Director Yuyama led Takuya to a wall covered with original drawings and pointed to one of the most imposing ones.

In the painting, the enormous Lugia breaks through the sea, creating towering waves, while the Legendary Birds fly around it, displaying their divine might.

"We define him as the 'God of the Sea,' the absolute ruler of the ocean," Director Yuyama said with a hint of pride.

Takuya looked at the drawing quietly without speaking immediately.

The other staff members in the studio held their breath, anxiously awaiting the legendary producer's evaluation.

After a long while, Takuya finally spoke slowly. His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Supervisor Tangshan, I have a question for you."

"If Lugia is the 'God of the Sea,' then in comparison to the Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno—who embody fire, lightning, Articuno, isn't their connection to the three birds too weak, making them merely subordinates?"

Kunihiko Yuyama was taken aback, then nodded subconsciously. "From a divine perspective, that should be the case."

"So, what suspense remains in our story?"

Takuya's gaze sharpened.

"An omniscient and omnipotent absolute ruler who can quell the conflict between three subordinates with a wave of his hand—such a story would only feel natural to the audience, without any sense of tension or destiny."

"We can't simply use deities as a selling point; it should be the story, the characters!"

One sentence struck Kunihiko Yuyama like a thunderbolt, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

He was only thinking about how to make Lugia powerful, but he ignored the fundamental element of drama—conflict!

"So—so you mean?"

"Lugia shouldn't be called 'Sea God'."

Takuya said firmly.

He walked to the wall, picked up a red pencil, and started drawing on the whiteboard next to the sketch.

He first drew simple sketches of three birds, representing Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno.

"They represent the elements of nature themselves, the cornerstones of this world's climate and environment. Articuno provides ice, Moltres melts ice into water, Zapdos electrolyzes water and elements from the surrounding environment to produce organic matter with complex molecular structures. This should be the origin of life in the Pokémon world. There is no hierarchy among them, only balance."

Next, he drew a series of surging arrows below the three birds.

"And Lugia is not the ruler of the ocean, but the 'god of ocean currents,' the 'regulator' of balance."

"Its duty is not to command the Legendary Birds, but to play Song of Soul-Pacification when they go out of control, guiding them back to balance and thus calming the ocean currents that churn the world. It is more like a solitary guardian, a great coordinator."

Takuya put down his pen and looked at Kunihiko Yuyama, who was frowning and deep in thought.

"In this way, the battle between the Legendary Birds gained the weight of world destruction, and Lugia's appearance was no longer a crushing defeat like a god descending to earth, but a difficult reconciliation full of tragedy and epic grandeur in order to save the world."

"The sea god represents authority. The god of ocean currents represents responsibility."

His words silenced the entire studio.

Everyone was awestruck by the grand and ingenious concept that Takuya had depicted.

This is no longer a simple setting change; it's a complete reshaping and sublimation of the core of the entire story!

Kunihiko Yuyama's expression shifted from initial surprise to admiration.

He looked at the young man before him as if he were gazing up at a towering mountain.

"I understand—I completely understand!" Supervisor Tangshan bowed excitedly. "Special Advisor Nakayama, you have opened a completely new door for us!"

"Behind this door lies a complete world." Takuya smiled slightly, revealing his true intentions.

"Director Yuyama, I hope to use this setting as a foundation to build a complete ' Pokémon Mythology Universe'."

"In the previous movie, <Mewtwo Strikes Back>, we left a clue about Ho-Oh's feathers. Ho-Oh is a symbol of 'life'."

"Lugia and the Legendary Birds are symbols of 'environment'."

"Life and the environment—these are the foundations upon which a world was born. In the future, we can also introduce mythical creatures that gave birth to the earth and the ocean."

Legendary Pokémon that control time, space, and antimatter; legendary Pokémon that control the balance of life and death; legendary Pokémon that control light and darkness; even legendary Pokémon representing the collision of philosophical ideas related to human progress—all can become legendary Pokémon, enriching the structural logic and intellectual depth of the Pokémon world, gradually filling this universe into a complete whole.

"I need someone who can deeply understand and execute this massive plan."

Takuya's gaze was fixed on Kunihiko Yuyama, his tone filled with an undeniable sincerity.

"I formally invite you to join Children of the Star Ring the Sega Galaxy ' Creative Department as an adjunct consultant, becoming one of the lead designers of the ' Pokémon Pokémon System'."

Kunihiko Yuyama was so shocked by Takuya's grand idea that he was speechless.

This is how he completely tied an animation director to this world-class IP, becoming the creator of this Pokémon world!

"I—I do!"

Kunihiko Yuyama gripped Takuya's hand tightly, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"Special Secretary Nakayama, it is my honor!"