Chapter 1219: Evaluation
Tachibana also knew that only changing his name would have no effect at all, and the reason why he did this was more to alleviate the depression in his heart.
After closing the name, Tachibana Sentry closed his eyes, relieved his nerves, and then opened his eyes to look at Kotani Senmei, who was sitting not far in front of him, and asked, "Kotani, what do you think?" β
"Huh?" Kotani Senna was stunned for a moment, then turned his head and looked at Tachibana Shin, "Editor-in-chief, are you talking about this manga?" β
"That's right."
Kotani's jaw.
"How so? Although it is not Mr. Shen's original work, the rhythm of the first word of this comic is very good. China Kotani said.
"Tell me why......" Tachibana said softly, rubbing his chin.
"The editor-in-chief should have seen it a long time ago. The story first mentions that the protagonist doesn't like comics, and then the protagonist chooses to be a cartoonist, which is a big reversal in itself, but what happens during the period makes the protagonist make this reversal, which gives him room to maneuver. "Mandao" takes a different approach and gives the protagonist a special background - his father is an editor.
"Is this possible? Of course. For example, my son is from that background. My father was an editor, and the main character had an affection for comics, so he imagined that he could draw a comic himselfβin fact, my son did. However, you also know that children say what they want to do when they grow up, in fact, it has nothing to do with growing up, but the protagonist is different, because of the sudden death of his father, the 'cartoonist' left a deep impression in the protagonist's heart, and it has become the hurdle that has never been able to pass the heart, so he will pay attention to the cartoonist again.
In addition, the manga artist's son also played a key role in the transformation of the main character. At the beginning, it was because of him that the protagonist asked his father to leave the manga artist's studio early. He is not the murderer, but he has caused a series of events, which should be the 'butterfly effect'. Therefore, how the protagonist faces this cartoonist who is about his age is also a big attraction.
The tone of the whole story is on the low side, but Mr. Shen's name is trying to eliminate this gloom. He used a lot of pen and ink in the comics to bring joy to the protagonist, and in the end, he also used a lot of space in the handling of the protagonist's feelings, but the plot of his father's death was brushed aside, obviously not wanting his father's tragedy to affect the reader's emotions. At 68 pages, it has completed many reversals and successfully established an opponent. The plot is tight and smooth, and from that point of view, I think the quality of the manga is very high. β
"So what do you think, is there a chance to be serialized in "Shonen Leap"?"
"If I remember correctly, this should be a comic of the monthly update." China Kotani reminded.
"I know, but Comic Future will also serialize the comic."
"That's because the background of this manga is "Comic Future", and of course they have no problem serializing." Kotani Senna said tangledly.
Tachibana sighed, the key point of this matter is indeed in the background of "Mandao".
The largest manga magazine in District 11 serialized a manga set in "Comic Future", which is really not appropriate.
"But...... Mr. Shen's painting style has also changed, no longer the realistic style of "SLAM DUNK", but back to the past. If his new weekly works are serialized, will readers be able to accept them? β
"It should ...... Can you? Kotani Qianmei looked at the character in his hand and said hard.
I HAVE TO SAY THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS CHARACTER AND "SLAM DUNK" IS STILL QUITE BIG, AND IT IS NOT AN EXAGGERATION TO COVER UP THE NAME OF THE PERSON AND SAY THAT HE IS A NEW CARTOONIST.
"At that time, when serializing "SLAM DUNK", Mr. Shen suddenly changed his style, and his grades were not very good?" China Kotani added.
But this time, it was Mr. Shen who finished painting "SLAM DUNK" and then painted "Mandao". SLAM DUNK IS TOO HIGH, ARE YOU SURE READERS DON'T NEED AN ADAPTATION PERIOD? Tachibana asked rhetorically.
"It doesn't matter what the results of "Manga Dao" are, but how crucial the next weekly comic is, I don't need to say more, right?"
With only "SLAM DUNK", Shen Xin's popularity in the comic circle of District 11 is no less than that of Uematsuye, plus the previous "Steel" and "DN", in a sense, the quality of the work alone has overwhelmed Uematsuno, therefore, Tachibana Shen also listed Shen Xin's next weekly work as an inevitable comic for "Shonen Leap".
If Shen Xin's next comic fails, and "The Gate of Eternal Life" is about to end, the sales of "Young Leap" are estimated to continue to decline significantly.
What's more, compared with Tachibana Shen, Shen Xin also has an absolute advantage, young.
Although Shen Xin has also debuted for nearly 20 years so far, he can't stand his early debut, and he is only in his thirties now, while Uematsuno is nearly 50 years old despite being a pillar-level cartoonist in "Shonen Leap".
The age difference of more than ten years is definitely an exaggerated advantage, which means that Shen Xin still has a long peak period.
"If so...... I don't have a problem with that. I just don't know what the other team leaders think. If I support the serialization of this manga in "The Gate of Eternal Life", will it cause dissatisfaction among the other team leaders and editors? β
If it's a weekly update, it's okay, but "Mandao" is a monthly update, and "Shonen Leap" has to publish a comic with "Comic Future" as the background, is this advertising "Comic Future"?
He won't do this wicked man.
"That's a problem too......" Tachibana rubbed his forehead.
Now, that's where the problem comes in.
In principle, it is difficult for "Man" to be serialized on "Shonen Leap", but in the long run, it will bring more benefits to serialization in "Shonen Leap".
"Also, it's the original...... What her level is, no one knows, right? Even if the first episode is excellent, it is doubtful whether the subsequent results can be stable. Tachibana said worriedly.
"Actually...... Her previous works are also available in our magazine. China Kotani reminded.
"Is there one?" Tachibana asked rhetorically.
"There really is." Kotani Chimei said seriously, "Probably because the works of "Comic Future" are all packaged and introduced, and you may not care very much. She worked on two original works and did very well in Comic Future. Later, it was also included in the app of our magazine. β
"Huh? How's the result? Tachibana asked hurriedly.
"No, I can't. After all, it's a manga that's already over.,It's not as popular as the work being serialized at all.,There's also ......" China Kotani took a deep breath, "Readers aren't used to reading works that don't know the author, and that's one reason. β
"What's the name?" Tachibana Sentry was immediately interested.
"Ding Shi" and "Crossing Girl."
Tachibana immediately wrote down these two manga on a notepad, preparing to wait until after work to flip through the two manga.