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"Okay, the school supports students to have their own careers without affecting their studies. I will talk to the teachers and the guard about it. Do you need me to keep it a secret about your writing of Sword Art Online?"

Although publicizing that the best-selling light novel author is a student of Toyosaki Academy will increase the school's reputation, the chairman is not someone who ignores the students' opinions because of interests, let alone Igarashi.

"no need."

After leaving the chairman's office, Igarashi sent a message to Machida Enko, asking about matters related to the animation. As the editor-in-chief of Fantastic Bunko, Machida Enko is also the editor in charge of Sword Art Online and has great authority. After knowing Igarashi After being concerned about the animation, he said that there would be no problem in making the entire anime according to Igarashi's wishes.

Machida Enzi said this. Part of the reason is the close relationship between the two, and the other part is that the editor-in-chief believes in Igarashi's ability. Of course, if the quality of the animation is not good, the library will re-produce it, just for a little expense, the headquarters Fusugawa Bookstore has stated that it will work with all its bookstores to assist Sword Art Online and intends to create a record in the light novel industry. Naturally, it will give many preferential treatment to Igarashi as the author.

Producing animation is a high-investment and high-risk matter. For a good episode of animation of more than 20 minutes, the animation company will need to spend more than 10 million yen in total. If there are battle scenes, it will be even more. With such a high investment, if in the end If the product cannot satisfy the audience, it will be a fatal blow to small companies.

Therefore, there are not many animation production companies that rely on original animation to make a living. This kind of animation adapted from light novels is commissioned by the animation company to produce it with money. As a means of promoting light novels, most of the time money is invested in it, and rarely There is profit, of course, if the anime becomes popular, it will be enough for the participants to make a lot of money.

With the joint efforts of all parties and the investment of more manpower and material resources than the original work, what kind of work will be produced? Igarashi is looking forward to the animation of Sword Art Online. What he is looking forward to is not the monetary gain, but the animation itself and the benefits it brings. influence, but now let’s screen animation companies.

I greeted several girls from Toyosaki Academy, and I was excited to go to Tokyo with them to watch the Sword Art Online anime production. After bargaining with Igarashi, Igarashi decided to take her with me when I had time during the vacation. After she promised to go to Tokyo together to see the progress, she stayed in the school to attend classes with satisfaction, while Kasumigaoka Shiu and Kato Megumi were not very interested in it. After knowing that Igarashi would not stay in Tokyo for a long time, they were relieved.

Chapter 139 Animation Company

Igarashi, who arrived in Tokyo, was sitting in the reception room of Fantastic Bunko headquarters, looking through the information of animation companies that Bunko believed to be powerful enough. After Fantastic Bunko revealed its intention to animate Sword Art Online, these animation companies all looked like Cats swarmed at the smell of fish.

There are so many companies such as Bones, J.C.Staff, Kyoto Animation, etc. that it dazzles Igarashi, but each company has its own characteristics and it is difficult to let go. Machida Enko gave the power of choice to Igarashi, but instead let him It’s even harder to decide.

Looking at the frowning Igarashi, Machida Enko, who was sitting opposite him, was happy to see Igarashi working hard for Sword Art Online, but she was also a little distressed and couldn't help but suggest it.

"If it's hard to make a choice, several companies can work together to produce it."

If several animation companies produce the same animation together, they will combine their respective strengths, but at the same time, the investment will be greatly increased, and the negotiation time will also be extended. However, as one of the three major libraries, Fantastic Bunko has deep pockets and many The headquarters of Immortal River Bookstore supports this and there is nothing wrong with doing so.

Although he didn't know much about animation production before, Igarashi also knew that if an animation was produced by several companies, the integration of different styles might raise the quality of the animation to a higher level, and it would even be more likely to produce a four-dimensional difference. After thinking about it, Igarashi Lan gave up this bold idea.

"There is an animation company that has been contacting Wenku for the past few days. It is also quite capable. Do you want to meet them?"

Machida Enko's harmonious words in front of Igarashi were enough to surprise anyone in the library who was familiar with the editor-in-chief's character. That boss, who was very independent and practical, could be so gentle to his writers, even one. Super best-selling author.

"OK."

Igarashi was a little surprised. Bunko did not issue an official notice regarding the animation of Sword Art Online. Other animation companies only conveyed their information and intentions to Bunko. An animation company actually contacted Bunko for several days in a row. Such initiative made Igarashi feel... Get interested.

Machida Enoko looked a little surprised after hanging up the phone. The editor-in-chief, who was now wearing an OL uniform with her small mouth open, looked a little cute. Igarashi poked Ms. Machida's tender and pretty face and received an angry eye roll. .

"That animation company is called A-1 Pictures, and the president has been near our Bunko headquarters. He will be here soon."

"Oh? So I'm going to face the president of an animation company later. I'm a little excited just thinking about it."

"Then I, the editor-in-chief of Sword Art Online's library, didn't see your excited expression when you faced me."

Igarashi's words reminded Machida Enzi of the first time they met. The very calm boy left a deep impression on her, but she didn't expect him to be so bold. She thought of Igarashi getting along with her. Machida Enzi felt a little hot in her face due to her aggressiveness.

After a while, a middle-aged man in a rather formal dress came to the conference room. After seeing Machida Enko, the editor-in-chief of Fantastic Bunko, and Igarashi, who was as young as a student but had an extraordinary temperament, he bowed seriously.

"Chief Editor Machida, this must be Mr. Yamabuki. You are so young. I am Tomori Rakoshi, the president of A-1 Pictures."

Although President Rakugo's attitude is very comfortable, Igarashi is not a guy who gets carried away just because of a few words. After introducing each other, Machida Enko handed over the rhythm to Igarashi.

"Since President Rakugo has worked so hard to come here, he must know something about Sword Art Online, right?"

"Yes, for this Sword Art Online animation, our company has produced an animation as a sample. Mr. Yamabuki can take a look."

Igarashi was a little surprised by Rakukoshi Yusei's resolute and resolute character. He thought that this person who had experienced ups and downs in the workplace and reached the position of president would say something that sounded very beautiful but actually had little value. Unexpectedly, The results were immediately shown. It costs 10 million yen to produce an animation of more than 20 minutes. Even if Rakugo Yusori only produced an animation of a few minutes without dubbing, the cost should be more than 1 million. A1P Company has courage.

He took the USB flash drive handed over by Yuno Rakugo and projected the animation inside on the screen in the reception room. Although there were no character dubbings, the characters of Kirito and Asuna had appeared. What surprised Igarashi the most. , it is still Aincrad in the animation. The floating city is dreamlike and gorgeous and at the same time extremely real. The various scenes inside are just like reality, and the flashing battle shots have very obvious light and shadow special effects. It makes people's blood rush.

He has enough enthusiasm for the production of Sword Art Online and has the corresponding strength. The company leader is not a sneaky person. Igarashi has already made a decision in his heart.

"A1P Company's level of animation production is excellent."

Igarashi's praise made Rakugo Yunori breathe a sigh of relief, but he did not take all the credit for his company.

"Actually, most of the scenes and combat special effects in this animation were produced in cooperation between our company and ufotable. If Mr. Yamabuki nods, the quality of the Sword Art Online animation will be based on this animation, and will be produced by our company A-1Pictures and ufotable It’s co-produced by the company and not above average in terms of price.”

Yes, without any guarantee in the future, Rakugosumi not only allowed the company to use all its strength to produce this animation, but also negotiated for a long time with ufotable, an animation production company with the world's top photography team, to achieve the current results.

Before Igarashi could speak, Machida Enko, who had remained silent, spoke up first.

"As long as Mr. Yamabuki agrees, the price will be invested by Bunko. The estimated cost for each 24-minute animation episode is 20 million yen. The budget can be increased if necessary. President Rakoshi does not have to worry about this."

Rakoshi Yumori's eyes lit up. As the president of a large and well-known animation company in the industry, Rakokoshi Yumori is no longer a businessman purely pursuing profit. He hopes that his company will produce a series of movies. A work that can make history.

However, most of the light novels and comics that are used as adapted materials are not of high quality. As for original animation, A1P Company does not have enough creativity and experience. Sword Art Online, the light novel that has led the craze in the entire neon world, Let Luo Yueyou see the opportunity, with 20 million yuan per episode, Luo Yueyou has the confidence to integrate all eye-catching animation techniques into animation to create a shocking work.

Now, as long as Mr. Yamabuki, the author of Sword Art Online, who is clearly young but gives off a lofty feeling, agrees, A1P company has taken the first step to success. Rakugo Yu looked at Igarashi nervously.

Chapter 140 Happy Cooperation

Aware of Rakugo Yunoori's eyes, Igarashi did not give him an answer according to his wishes.

"What should I do if Sword Art Online is animated?"

When one's own work is animated, the author of the light novel can still get a certain amount of income even if he does not contribute. For all works that will be animated, the author will serve as the original author or original painter. As for how many duties to perform, it depends on the wishes of both parties. .

Rakuchi Yu was unable to judge the thoughts of Igarashi, whose expression and words did not fluctuate much, so he could only answer according to the actual situation.

"Yamabuki-sensei is the original author. If you are willing, you can also take on the role of supervision."

The supervisor mentioned by Rakugo Yumori refers to the general supervisor, the director of the entire animation. It is not easy for the young Igarashi to write an excellent light novel like Sword Art Online, but Rakoshi Yumori does not think so. He still has achievements in animation, but other people at A1P and ufotable are enough to take on all the work. If this young man wants to have a name or enjoy the feeling of commanding others, Rakugo Yu will agree.

"Forget about being a supervisor. I don't know much about animation production, but I still know the various settings of Sword Art Online. So, President Luo Yue, it's a pleasure to work with you."

"Thank you, happy working with you, Mr. Yamabuki."

Although the editor-in-chief of Fantastic Bunko has not spoken yet, Rakugo Yumori already knew about the anime adaptation of Sword Art Online and took it himself. Even though it has been a long time, Rakukoshi Yumori was a little excited at this time, and a smile appeared on his face. .

Tsk, it was clearly Bunko who funded and went through the relevant procedures, but this guy Igarashi actually said it to himself and made the final decision. Machida Enzi glanced at Igarashi with some annoyance, but it was originally agreed that Igarashi would make the decision. Coupled with the relationship between the two, the editor-in-chief was naturally not really angry.

"Wenku will come forward to negotiate with your company for follow-up work."

"Okay, besides, our company is in Tokyo. If Mr. Yamabuki is interested, you can come and inspect it at any time. The animation of Sword Art Online still needs Mr. Yamabuki to worry about."

After leaving his contact information and company location, Rakugo Yumori left. Although he was the president of A1P, he was not familiar with the company's various affairs. Negotiating cooperation should be left to professionals.

"Igarashi-san, you make me feel relaxed."

After Rakugo Yunori left, there were only Igarashi and Machida Enko in the reception room again. Remembering that Igarashi ignored him and discussed with Rakugo Yunori before, Machida Enko said one word at a time.

Uh, no, is this all jealousy? I scanned with my mental power and found that there was no one around. The image of the editor-in-chief would not be damaged by what happened next. Igarashi felt relieved and directly hugged Machida Enko's soft waist.

"You, what are you doing!"