Just because the first interview was inconclusive doesn't mean that the conversation wasn't fruitful.

Zhuang Si Yuno has high standards for the production of animation, and Shen Xin can also see that he also has his own understanding of the adaptation of comics, which makes Shen Xin have high expectations for this cooperation.

Although Xi Muhan is unhappy, he doesn't have an opinion on this project, he just hates to be looked down upon by others.

So, back in the studio, Xi Muhan hastily ate toast bread, and then returned to the workbench to create a detailed outline.

Shen Xin blinked his eyes, licked his lips, touched his stomach again, and sighed helplessly, it seems that he has nothing to eat today.

In fact, with Yao Lin, Zhang. Mei uses Xinguo as the background to create an original plot, which is not too difficult. Because the background and setting are ready-made, you can also put some of the follow-up content related to "Steel Forged" into this part of the plot, which echoes "Steel Forged", which is called "foreshadowing".

However, the problem that Xi Muhan faced was that she didn't know the story behind her, so she couldn't grasp the direction of the story as a whole.

The second meeting between Shen Xin, Shang Haozhi and Orochi - in fact, they did not meet at all, but only talked remotely through a computer - also went through a difficult negotiation, and in the end, Shang Haozhi chose to back down and agreed to split the production into two seasons.

If there is an original plot, then the original plot is sandwiched between the first and second seasons, and it is screened without interruptions, but the length of each season is determined by "Comic Future".

The original plan was that the first season would be half a year, with a total of 26 episodes, but Shen Xin rejected Shang Haozhi's suggestion.

"I think it's better not to limit the number of episodes you can make. As long as the first season is, there are as many episodes as it gets. If the length of a season is limited, it will inevitably make the plot drag on. Including the original plot, too, it doesn't have to be 12 episodes. As long as the content is appropriate, 9 or 10 episodes are fine. ”

Shoji Uno sided with Shen Xin this time against Orochi and "Comic Future".

"Good animation should be determined by the plot, not by a specific number of episodes."

In the third consultation, everyone finally finalized the production model for this time.

First of all, Shen Xin submitted the follow-up name as soon as possible, so that Orochi could determine the production plan for the first season.

Shen Xin's ideal end of the first season is that Edward accompanied Fu Ye, passing by the ruins of Kesai Luxeth, where he met Rose, who was hidden by Roy. The two teams then parted ways, with Ross heading for the new country, Edward returning home, and Hoinheim standing in front of the ruins of his home almost simultaneously.

There are many advantages to this ending, and from the beginning to this point, if you make an animation, the length is at least 20 episodes or more.

This plot of "Steel Fa" is located in episode 19, considering that part of the content of "Fa" has been deleted, therefore, it is not a big problem to make it for half a year.

In addition, the main characters in the early stage also appear one by one, and the android Rust can exist as the boss of the first season. And after defeating Rust, there happened to be a little lull, which was suitable for the ending.

What's more, Yao Lin and Zhang. Mei all appeared, and at the same time, the ruins of Keseluxes appeared, interacting with the follow-up original plot.

The only thing that is not very friendly is that the name that Shen Xin is currently drawing is more than ten words different from the "Sage of the West". In order to ensure the quality of the animation, Shen Xin had to draw the name of more than ten words.

For this reason, Shen Xin had to suspend the publication for two weeks, specially draw the name, and then take time to write the setting of alchemy and rejuvenation and hand it over to Xi Muhan.

Shoji Uno also knows that if he has a complete name, he can control the production of the animation in general, and he can better grasp the quality of the animation.

Shang Haozhi was a little embarrassed, and in the end, Shen Xin made a promise that he would not suspend the publication until Ye Hexu launched a new work or "Steel Forge" was finished, so he had this two-week rest period.

For Xi Muhan, this period of time is also a critical time for her to formulate a detailed outline - in this contract, she also has requirements, before September, she must hand over a high-quality detailed outline, and before November, she must submit a script.

There is no requirement for the specific length of the original, but it is basically within 13 episodes in one season.

Shen Xin also put forward his own suggestion, Xi Muhan first wrote the outline of the story, and then found out the key points in the outline, at least to ensure that there was a big highlight in one episode, and all the excess parts were cut off.

"How do you deal with the outpouring of emotions of the characters?" Xi Muhan blinked his big eyes.

The parts that need to express emotions are cut off.

"Treat it with small highlights." Shen Xin spread his hands.

"Where's the foreshadowing?" Xi Muhan asked.

"Every foreshadowing you have to be a highlight – if a plot doesn't help move the plot forward, cut it off. If a character doesn't help the story, cut it off as well. Also, the pace of the story does not need to be the fastest, but it must have its own pace, too fast or too slow, it is not appropriate. ”

"So troublesome?" Xi Muhan looked depressed.

"No way. Anime is broadcast continuously, and readers need to be attracted to watch the next episode, and each episode must have something appealing. ”

Do you think it's easy to be a good broken chapter dog?

Not easy!

Just like the Internet, clever out of context is definitely a plus for the author.

The physical book is a one-shot deal, and the book money is paid off at one time, so you don't need to pay too much attention to the broken chapters of each chapter, even if you read it later, you feel bored, and you can't help it, after all, the book money has been paid, and there is no way to return the book.

However, the online serialization model also has drawbacks for readers. Forget about the broken dog, there is another kind of injury, called TJ.

Xi Muhan can also understand these points that Shen Xin said, but they are not as casual as imagined, and every plot must mobilize the emotions of the audience, and to describe it in one word, it is calculation...... Uh, no, it's the calculations, the calculations.

Shen Xin spent two weeks drawing a name of more than ten words, to be honest, the pressure is not great, it is no exaggeration to say that if the original name is recruited, one day is enough.

But he has to work hard, or he'll be suspicious - in fact, it's an exaggeration to say a high-quality name a day, after all, these names are meant to be used directly for animation.

Just when Shen Xin was "working hard" to draw the name, Luo Zheng's new comic also began to be serialized - "The King of Rock and Roll".

Seeing this comic, Shen Xin immediately thought of "I'm Crazy for Songs", which is also for making music and dreaming, and these two comics may have something in common.

However, I have to say that the manga related to rock and roll is still very niche, but there are also high-quality works, such as "NANA" by Ai Yazawa - well, this comic, Luo Zheng can't draw it.