The classical series, also known as the Ice Fruit Series in another time and space, is a light mystery novel developed from the perspective of high school students.

Although Fantasy Animation received many production invitations during its production of "Land Line on the Horizon", many of which include projects that are sufficiently funded at first glance, such as console game animations under Soren Interactive Entertainment.

But after thinking about it, Xu Rui did not accept it.

First of all, because of these popular adaptations, animation companies are more like OEMs. The production committee is usually stuffed up before finding a producer. It is difficult for fantasy electric animation to be able to pick up bargains into the production committee and occupy a good share like the previous "Soul Devouring: Zero" or "Land Line on the Horizon".

The income from simple OEM is very low, and Xu Rui is no longer a person who is short of money.

The second reason is that due to the popularity of "Blood Source: Curse", Xu Ruiguang's monthly turnover in the game is stable at 200 million to 300 million yuan. Coupled with the revenue of Hatsune Video Network and the revenue of sound synthesis engine, Fantasy Electric Animation may be one of the most money-deprived animation companies in China.

Even because of its focus on creating content in the anime circle and relying on a large number of ugs to attract users, Fantasy's spending on electric animation is much less than that of large websites like Tomato Video Network, and its net profit is estimated to be higher.

With this background, Xu Rui's animations seem even more at will.

The reason I chose the classical series was because Xu Rui wanted to return to his original animation style, that is, a realistic and exquisite background. In addition, this kind of daily reasoning theme is still blank in this world, and Xu Rui believes that he can try it.

He quickly completed the storyboard draft of the first three episodes. In mid-April, in the conference room on the second floor of Fantasy Electric Animation, Xu Rui announced the plans for the next work to the heads of various departments.

"We will next produce an original animation, with high school students as the main character, mixed with reasoning elements, and tend to be realistic. This kind of daily theme is a test for storyboarding and performances, and I also want to use it to cultivate newcomers."

Xu Rui said that the performance department has already had several new employees. They are not newcomers, but each has certain professional experience. Of course, some of them have transferred from original painting and other departments to performances. In the animation industry, such promotion routes are not uncommon, and there are even those who have gone step by step from executive production or audio departments to director positions.

"Classics Series"

Producer Cheng Kewei picked up the storyboard copied on the desktop. If the project is established, he needs to look for some sponsorship outside. Although relying on the funds of Fantasy Electronics, independent production is not a problem, reasonable sharing of risks and appropriate selling favors is also essential.

He turned on the storyboard and said that this animation seemed more plainer than "The Magical Girl Xiaoyuan", after all, it was a daily story.

In the unrefined storyboard, Cheng Kewei could only read the story briefly. After reading the first part, he felt that it was relatively ordinary.

The protagonist is Feng Zhemu, a freshman in high school who pursues "energy-saving"ism. He hates trouble and refuses to join in the fun. He believes that "do not do anything that is necessary, and solve the necessary things as soon as possible" is in line with his own way of life.

In other stories, this character is usually a supporting role with unique skills. You should know that if the protagonist lacks the ability to move, the progress of the story will appear a bit deliberate.

It was such a protagonist, but he received a request from his sister to join the Classical Literature Society. This club on the verge of abandonment, in the club classroom, he saw the heroine, Tian Qianai.

Tian Qianai's setting is a curious baby, full of curiosity about everything.

Cheng Kewei quickly understood that this story was probably driven by the heroine to reason. This form is quite novel and not a routine.

The two parts of the first episode are two small mystery stories. The first one is that Tian Qianai was unconsciously locked in the club classroom, and the second one is about the mysterious club on campus. In terms of trick design, it belongs to a more special category.

"This is a bit different from the mystery story I thought of before."

Deng Shixin of the animation team scratched the back of his head.

When you think of the mystery story, you will naturally think of Blizzard Villa, which is impossible to commit crimes, murder in secret rooms, grudges, love and revenge, etc., but the stories in the classical series do not have such cruel plots. Even puzzles are just trivial daily life.

But for some reason, Deng Shixin found it very interesting to see such a story.

Ordinary but not dull.

Deng Shixin did not study too seriously when he was in high school, but he did not participate in any sports or cultural clubs. Looking at the storyboard of these three episodes, he did feel the youthful atmosphere revealed in the story. Even though the activities these people were not what Deng Shixin had experienced before, they also resonated with some resonance.

And this is just a draft storyboard.

"To avoid confusion, I first ask, Boss, are there any murders or something in this story?"

Deng Shixin raised his hand and asked.

“No.”

Xu Rui shook his head.

"I thought at first that I would be like "Conan's Young People's Event Book" to be the story of a high school detective cracking the murder."

Guo Weiren smiled. "Conan Youth Event Book" is a super long animation that has been aired for more than seven years and has nearly 400 episodes. The general content is that high school detective Conan and his friends are constantly encountering murders. After reasoning, they find the story of the real murderer. Although the protagonists are all students, the animation itself has certain bloody and horror elements. Guo Weiren has also participated in the production of several episodes as a foreign aid.

"This story is pure daily life, but it is mixed with some reasoning elements, and its essence is still youthful daily life."

Xu Rui explained.

"If you are just reasoning, the picture will be boring."

Yi Qian said lightly that the storyboard draft does not reflect anything special, but there are long logical reasoning descriptions in the story. If it is not handled properly, these narrative plots will easily become boring. If it is a murder, then the terrifying atmosphere and explanation of the techniques can still attract the audience, but daily reasoning stories can only be adjusted by acting.

"About this, I have written the performance draft of the second part of the first episode, and you can take a look."

Xu Rui turned on the projector and displayed the storyboard he drew. It can be seen that when the protagonist and others were discussing reasoning, the picture was not still, nor did he describe the expressions of several people truthfully. Instead, he used a schematic method to complete the reasoning with lively actions. This kind of symbolic technique is very rare in animation, which surprised everyone.

"The picture and the plot are usually one, but sometimes, I think it may be a way to separate it and use a simple eye-catching picture to relieve the burnout in long-term conversations."

Xu Rui said that his words made everyone think. This seemingly messy method has some kind of magic that makes people unable to stop.
Chapter completed!