The Creator of the Second Dimension

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Xu Rui originally thought that Zhou Hongyu would go to interview Wu Yi immediately, but he soon discovered that the director of Wu Yi, who had already won the fourth annual animation in his life at a young age, had long been surrounded by reporters. Zhou Hongyu I'm afraid it's difficult to do an exclusive interview as a reporter from Ningjiang TV station like last year, so I found Xu Rui.

The two came to the corner of the banquet hall near the bar. There are many private seats here, which seem to be for private talks with guests.

Finding two opposite seats to sit down, Zhou Hongyu took out the recording pen, and then asked.

"Director Xu Rui, we all know that "Soul Eater: Zero" was also nominated for the animation of the year, but it missed out. What do you think of this result? Do you feel reconciled or regretful?"

Her first question was a bit sharp, Xu Rui smiled and answered.

"It is impossible to say that there is no regret at all. After all, this is the highest award in the Chinese animation industry, but for a new animator, being shortlisted is already a compliment. I can only say that director Wu Yi's "Steel Magician" "It is indeed impeccable, he deserves this award."

Hearing Xu Rui's answer, Zhou Hongyu nodded slightly. Through this question, she roughly determined the direction of the next question. If Xu Rui himself was a crazy person, then Zhou Hongyu would start asking Xu Rui himself, trying to Find some hot spots, but if Xu Rui is relatively calm as he said, then Zhou Hongyu will start from the works.

The two chatted about Xu Rui's creative experience, the creative anecdotes of "Soul Eater: Zero" and other popular content.

Xu Rui and Zhou Hongyu talked and laughed happily, Zhou Hongyu was deeply impressed by his natural and steady attitude.

Originally, Zhou Hongyu thought that as a rookie director who has made such a big splash in the animation industry just a year after graduation, Xu Rui should either be unruly and arrogant like a martial arts director, or be timid like a normal newcomer in the workplace.

Unexpectedly, Xu Rui is like a veteran in the industry with many years of experience, and it is not difficult to communicate with him at all. Xu Rui understands the key points of the reporter's questions and gives satisfactory answers. Zhou Hongyu even has a kind of self-discipline Xu Rui had already rehearsed the feeling of the interview.

"Speaking of this, I have also watched the recent "Unnatural Death" of Fantastic Animation. The plot is very touching. This animation also touches on the special profession of forensic medicine that has never been mentioned in the animation industry in the past. I don't know if you created it. What is the idea of ​​this animation?"

Zhou Hongyu flipped through his interview notes and asked.

"Well, first of all, this is an animation about the work of forensic doctors, so it is natural to start with the cases that forensic doctors encounter every day, and secondly, rather than suspense stories, I want the audience to feel the emotions that forensic doctors usually feel , in the face of life and death, people always have to think, so I think exploring the story behind death is more valuable than discussing death itself.”

Xu Rui paused, took a sip of hot coffee, and then replied.

"Compared to the pain and hatred caused by death, I want the audience to feel the warmth contained in it. Just like at the end of "Soul Eater: Zero", Huangfu Xun's feelings for Li Leshen are not hatred and jealousy, but is love."

"In this way, director Xu Rui's three current works seem to have touching endings. Is this your creative philosophy?"

Zhou Hongyu asked.

"Yes, I have always wanted to make animations that warm people's hearts. Some people want people to laugh when they see their works, some people want the audience to think, and some people try to make people's blood boil. My idea is very simple. I hope to see it. The audience of my works can feel the warmth, love and hope.”

Xu Rui smiled and continued.

"Honestly speaking, compared to animation masters and new star directors, I think the title of Warrior of Love is more suitable for me."

"Soldier of Love?"

Zhou Hongyu was slightly confused and tilted his head.

It was already ten o'clock after the dinner party. Xu Rui drove Guo Weiren and Su Liyu home first, and then went to the place where Yi Qianqian had a tea party with his friends. After waiting for a while, he drove Yi Qianqian back to Ningxia. At home in Jiangxin District.

Participating in the dinner and dealing with the reporters afterwards made Xu Rui very tired. He was very glad that he chose to fill his stomach first.

After washing up, the two of them rested separately. Tomorrow there is another day at the manga show, so Xu Rui decided to go to the booths of major video sites to see the situation.

In the middle of the night, there were news about the annual animation award ceremony written by returning reporters on the major media. Among them, the Weibo article published by Ningjiang TV Station was unique.

Compared with many similar news about interviews with martial arts directors, this Weibo published a special article about Xu Rui's interview.

The title is "From the stars and sea to the delicate daily life, Xu Rui: I want to make animations that warm people's hearts".

This article is basically obtained after sorting out the interview content of Zhou Hongyu and Xu Rui, with some background introductions. There is no artistic processing in the whole article, and it is a very simple question and answer.

Among them, Xu Rui's paragraphs about his own creative ideas have aroused discussions among netizens.

On the A2 forum, there were dozens of replies under the post that reproduced this article.

[yaoniming300]: The heart-warming animations are okay, but these animations are clearly cold and cruel.

[Huoli Superman]: I think he is right. From "Voice of the Stars" to "Unnatural Death", although the process is a bit cruel, it is still touching in the end, and this kind of moving is not simply relying on the dead to torture The audience is moved by elements that are easy to resonate, such as family affection and love. After watching these works, they will not feel hopeless sadness, but a touch of warmth. It is indeed a work that warms and heals the soul.

[Warm and Cold]: Having said so much, is "Magic Girl Madoka Magica" also a healing work? Although the subject matter is the same, I don't want to see the silly and sweet daily life of a few little girls. Still a more exciting plot suits me.

[Dawn Breaking Dawn]: No, you saw that Holofer, who designed the "Unknown Nightmare" series, was on the production team and thought this animation would be innocent and cute? I'm afraid Xu Rui is going to make a hard-bodied magical girl.

[Squirrels eat jelly]: Well, the recent animations are all fighting and killing. I just want to watch some heart-warming works. Now I am waiting for "Magic Girl Madoka Magica" in October to heal my wounded heart. Do you know which website this animation is on?

Xu Rui didn't see these comments, because he had already received several calls from different video sites. Although the tone and words were different, they basically had the same meaning, that is, "Magic Girl Madoka Magica" "The price of broadcasting rights is too high. If Magic Electric does not lower the quotation, it may consider not purchasing or delay purchasing this animation.

Xu Rui knew that this was just the faint thunder before the storm.