If we say, the popularity of the animation "Dragon Ball Z" is the first bombshell dropped by Wanbao Animation in the new year.

The theatrical version of the "Sailor Moon" movie released after that was the second bombshell!

It's a pity......

The lethality of this bomb is obviously not as high as the previous one, and not only that, but the target of this bomb is also friendly forces.

Wan Bao was blown up.

Although long before the release of this theatrical version, everyone was psychologically prepared that the box office revenue would not be too high, but when the box office of the premiere was released, it was still difficult for everyone to be nervous.

22.58 million!

Sounds sizable, right?

With a box office of more than 20 million in a single day, it's not bad no matter how you look at it!

But the premise is that the unit of this box office is RMB or US dollars, not the so-called "円".

This is the famous "Sailor Moon" series!

Under the premise that the publicity is so powerful, and the fan base is all over men, women and children, the box office is only more than 20 million on the first day, let alone making money, I am afraid it will be difficult to even return to the capital.

Gu Miao was already numb.

thought that after experiencing the huge loss of "Kuiba", he would no longer be shocked by such a trivial matter, but the failure of the theatrical version of the American War still made him feel heavy.

No matter how much "Kuiba" fails, it is that Xiao Xiong always loses money by himself, and Wanbao has nothing to lose.

But the theatrical version of the American War is different.

As the exclusive investor, Wanbao is at its own risk regardless of profit or loss, and the loss caused by the theatrical version of the American War is the first serious decision-making mistake that has occurred since the establishment of Wanbao Animation.

Is there a need for accountability?

Lao Zhang's suggestion was quickly vetoed by Gu Miao.

People have misses, horses have stumbled!

The development of Wanbao Animation has always been very smooth, and it can be called a winning general in the circle, and it has always been the envy of many peers.

But in this world, how can there be a real undefeated god of war? Wanbao has been in the wind for so long, and it is reasonable to suddenly fall to his head.

To put it bluntly, this failure is not a bad thing, but in a sense, it is a good thing, which has awakened many proud and complacent Wanbao people.

What's more, who is to blame?

Although the theatrical version of "Sailor Moon" was drafted by Seto and Nishio, when the project was approved, the opinions of Gu Miao and Lao Zhang and other group management were also sought, and Gu Miao's signature was approved.

Hold Nishio and Seto accountable? Then they are indeed to blame, after all, the theatrical version is made like this, and they, as the main promoters, have an unshirkable responsibility.

But isn't it the supervisor of this theater version and Gu Miao who approved the project?

"The overseer has resigned."

Lao Zhang said with regret: "After the box office results on the first day were released, the director who directed the theatrical version has submitted his resignation to Seto. ”

The other party is still very sensible.

This box office result, it is obvious that I am sorry for the huge IP popularity of "Sailor Moon", and I am also sorry for the company's huge capital investment.

Someone has to be held accountable for this failure, and who will it be?

You don't have to think about it to know that this pot will definitely not be thrown on Gu Miao's head, and Seto and Nishio will not take the blame, so only he will be the animation supervisor!

Instead of being fired by the company, it is better to resign voluntarily, which not only retains dignity for yourself, but also saves you the trouble of going through the process.

"Give a little more compensation."

Gu Miao knew that the superintendent was responsible for the failure of the theatrical version of "Sailor Moon", but the responsibility was not all on him.

If you really investigate it, Seto and Nishio of the Neon Branch, Gu Miao and Lao Zhang of the headquarters, all have to bear "secondary responsibility".

Therefore, his voluntary resignation can be regarded as taking all the responsibility, giving Gu Miao, Seto and others a step down to avoid becoming the object of fans' fire.

He is so sensible, Gu Miao can't chill people's hearts, he must give a little more in the area of resignation compensation, and he has the right to pay for the breakup.

……

The first big scene of the Lunar New Year came to an end when the director of the theatrical version of "Sailor Moon" announced his resignation, and Wanbao officially issued an apology to all fans.

Fans are dissatisfied.

Especially those old fans who have been watching the TV anime of the "Sailor Moon" series all the way, they are simply angry with this theatrical version.

But there is no way to be dissatisfied.

The theatrical version has been released, and the superintendent has taken the initiative to take full responsibility and announced that he is leaving his job and going out.

American war fans, who had nowhere to vent their anger, had no choice but to point the finger at Seto, believing that he ruined the theatrical version of "Sailor Moon", and demanded that Manpo fire Seto as well.

How is this possible?

Seto is Gu Sanshui's right-hand man, although this product has made mistakes, but it will not be fired, and fans' requests are destined to go unanswered.

But if you don't do anything, the monstrous grievances of the fans can't be calmed.

Seto came up with a good idea.

He feels that there are two main reasons why everyone is so angry with the theater version.

The first reason is very simple, the theatrical version is really bad, and it has disappointed the expectations and trust of many American war fans, which is also the main contradiction.

As for the second reason, it's interesting.

As we all know, the Wanbao Neon Division has two well-known "magical girl" themed animations, namely the early "Sailor Moon" and the new "Pretty Girl of Light".

For the whole year of last year, the Wanbao Neon Division was mainly promoting Guangmei, and the American War series was like being "refrigerated".

This made many American War fans resentful, feeling that they were not taken seriously, and the limelight of Sailor Moon was also stolen by Guangmei.

So his plan is to use the news of the fourth season of "Sailor Moon" TV to stabilize the morale of the army when the theatrical version suffers a box office waterloo and fans are extremely dissatisfied.

"Will this work?"

"It works! Mr. Gu, you believe me! ”

On the phone, Seto promised, "As soon as we announce the news of the fourth season of American War, those noisy fans will understand that Wan Po has not ignored them, nor has he forgotten Sailor Moon." ”

"This will both reassure fans and divert their attention from the theatrical version to the upcoming fourth season of TV."

"Okay then, you can do it."

Gu Miao didn't know if the trick of "diverting attention" would work, but since Seto had said so, let him give it a try!

Anyway, no matter how bad it is, it won't be worse than now, the theatrical version is already so bad, and the fourth season of TV can't be rotten to new heights, right?

Besides.

Thousands of miles away, it was Seto who was scolded and not him, so he scored twice, and after the resignation of the theater version supervisor, he staged a "Tearful Chopping Seto" for everyone!

Capable assistant?

Brother, I'm kidding!

When the fans were really angry, even if it was Zhen right-handed, Gu Miao dared to break his wrist and abandon Seto without hesitation.