"Little Forest" is a work that describes the idyllic and quiet life, and this story fits people's impression of the "Northeast region...... The beautiful natural scenery, the quiet living people, the "classical" villages hidden between the babbling streams and mountains, the smoke of the sunset, the morning mist, the migratory birds and the fish leaping across the river – this is one of the "least modern" ways of life in modern society.

In fact, it responds to a kind of inner yearning of modern people: away from urban life, the more natural and casual life, without the pressure brought by society, family and other aspects, and the pursuit of a state of "broadcasting" and "freedom...... Of course, this probably falls into the category of distance producing beauty.

Far away, that's why it looks even better. "Because you can't get it, that's what you want the most", this sentence is also appropriate here.

Komori's way of life is something that most people don't encounter, which is why the content depicted in the work is desirable – the novelty of travelling is there, but it's just as annoying if you continue to do so.

But after all, the work is meant to be seen by these "unexpected" people, so its overall tone will appear so warm...... In this respect, the "Little Forest" has the intention of beautifying the pastoral life.

In summer, you need to make a fire to get rid of the humidity in the house, mosquitoes that can never be stopped, you have to work in the fields under a wide angle of the sun, and your clothes that remain soaked will stick to your skin all the time...... These "realities" are all "superficial" parts of the work.

Otherwise...... If nothing else, living in one of those old wooden houses in the woods, when you wake up every morning, the cockroaches, spiders, other wriggling mollusks of various colors and slimes that prefer a humid environment, and even snakes are enough to "dissuade" everyone.

But in any case, "Little Forest" is indeed the work that best meets Aomori's requirements, and its bland style is also very suitable for the form of animation.

Generally speaking, "Little Forest" is the kind of work that describes "one side of the water and one side of the people", its narrative structure is relatively scattered, and there are not many characters on the stage, but the characters are not face-painted, and they all have their own distinct personalities.

The thread that connects these loose pieces and makes the overall structure of the story stand is quite "novel...... It is a delicacy, or to be more precise, a different handmade dish made by the heroine "Ichiko" at different times of the year and in different moods.

This is especially evident in the "Summer and Autumn Chapters" of the previous part, and the "Winter and Spring Chapters" of the latter step aim to deepen the theme of the work, but "food" is still the clue.

Of course, there are many advantages of the work, but it is really not the kind of commercial animation, if you want to pursue box office results, then it is destined to be the kind of "no one cares" project.

For example, in terms of the extremely important character design in animation, the female characters in this story must adopt a realistic setting, and the exaggerated cute setting where the eyes will occupy one-third of the face will definitely not appear...... This is true for everything from the face to the proportions of the body.

The cute girl is indeed a good selling point, but the premise is that she can't destroy the performance style of the work, and it must match the picture form and the core of the story.

Although "Cute Girl and Mountain" seems to be a good theme setting, "Little Forest" is not about that aspect of the story.

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As a producer, Mai Iwami is focusing on "Little Forest" at this time, because the next step of planning is the most important work for the producer, but it is the "next step" after all, and for the whole of Mad Poihat, the current focus is still on IS.

Basically, they don't have any extra money to invest in the "little forest". If this project is formed, then Mad Poihat will also be willing to be the downstream construction team, and they will not be able to get the right to speak in the plan anyway...... The most essential purpose of Miyadai Sonata is to use other people's money to train his "team", and he does not need to use money to compete for the dominance of this kind of production committee, which is basically not conspicuous at the box office.

And the first volume of IS will be released around Christmas this year...... Several heavyweight animations in October will be squeezed into that time period to start on sale, and then it will inevitably be a "dragon fight".

However, at this time, no one will count Mad Poihat as a dragon or a tiger, and the current IS will only be regarded as a series of dramas.

"Kawakaku Pictures is working on what we have submitted in the past, and we estimate that it will take some time to get a reply...... After all, it is impossible to give an instant answer to this kind of project. Iwami, who returned from Tokyo, brought back such an answer.

After all, Kawakaku's side is not Kyoto TV, and the senior sister can get everything done as long as she is willing to brush her face, where she can only be valued by the other party at most, so that Kawakaku can take this matter seriously.

Everything really needs to be negotiated in accordance with the "business as usual" procedure. However, taking a step back, the combination of the Aomori local economy and the joint promotion of local TV stations and government departments is also worth paying attention to...... It's just that at the current stage, the senior sister exaggerated Aomori's attitude so much "a little".

"What kind of serious research?"

Miyadai asked rhetorically, after all, generally speaking, this answer has two kinds of urine: either it is really researching, or it is really perfunctory.

"Of course, it's literal, I've already met the specific person in charge of Kawakaku, and I've had some conversations...... I don't think the other side will take this project with such a two-faced attitude. Iwami said with certainty.

"After that, Kawakaku will definitely accept such a project...... Of course, it is impossible for the senior sister to say this kind of thing, because it is not such a simple thing in itself, but what kind of attitude will the other party take towards this project, she still feels that she can hold it.

After all, the two sides have had some exchanges, and if she can't even get this right, then she can't stand the position of "producer".

"Alright then, I see what you mean...... It's also interesting to note that Kyoto Animation next door is trying to get rid of Kawakaku's influence, and we are just about to establish a connection with Kawakaku, but on the other hand, Mad Poihat is going further than the other side in terms of original projects...... It's a bit hard to say who has gone further. Miyadai had a little smile on his face.

"That's different, even though we can all say 'Kawakaku', but Kyoto Animation's affiliate is 'Kawakaku Sneaker Bunko' (the library to which the Suzumiya Kasuga series belongs), and what we're looking for is to collaborate with Kawakaku Pictures...... The two are not the same thing. Iwami said.

Although the Suzunomiya series is extremely successful, the vast majority of the profits go to Kawakaku, so how will Kyoto Animation, the producer of the "main credit", feel?

That's why they want to take the path of completely leading an animation project, that is, starting from "original".

It's just Kawakaku, and the clannad that Kyoto Animation is producing is also their last collaboration with KEY, and after that, Kyoto Animation will confidently plunge headlong into the original road, and then ...... Bump your head and break the bloodstream.

"But why mention Kyoto Animation?" Miyadai's statement made Iwami a little puzzled.

"If the production of 'Little Forest' starts, I would like to have someone from Kyoto Animation to do it...... We are short of talent, and we still need another qualified performer. ”

"But if I'm not mistaken, the other party is still working on the original painting to ......," Miyadai said.

Speaking of Kyoto Animation's performance, the first thing to mention is Yamamoto Kan, who is now "in full swing", but the reference in Miyashiro's words is definitely not that this is a god.

The show he wanted is still doing the original painting.