Big Manga - Chapter 962
Chapter 959 : Undercurrent raging
Only one day later, the media from all over the world smelled this different breath, and there were overwhelming news on the newsstand.
“The Rise of the Phoenix! “, “A historic moment in the comics industry!” “, “Phoenix Comics surpassed Zhongxia Comics!” 》
Different titles talk about the same thing. “Suhua Daily” called this a historic change: “Congratulations to Phoenix, no one can deny the rise of Phoenix… However, those who follow animation have already noticed it. Until now, Phoenix Comics has always been more authoritative than Zhongxia. China’s major animation companies regard the popularity ranking of Phoenix Comics as a standard, and have performed various activities to show support and admiration for Phoenix.”
“Therefore, today’s news is not surprising. Phoenix’s comic counterattack was born under the joint efforts of itself and the entire industry. Today, everyone, Phoenix and related animation companies can be proud to say, Phoenix. It has truly become the vane of China Comics!”
On Manga Island, even readers who are most familiar with Phoenix Company couldn’t help but widen their eyes in surprise when seeing this report, and exclaimed one after another.
“Phoenix’s sales of girls’ comics surpassed Zhongxia’s? This…Isn’t it possible? Theirs is a daily magazine, how can it compare to total sales?”
“Is this news fake? How could Phoenix suddenly become the number one?”
If this is the case on Manga Island, readers in other cities will find it harder to recover. Every comic reader will intuitively think this is fake news, because there has been no such report before. They don’t know that Phoenix and Zhongxia are already evenly matched, but they take it for granted that Zhongxia’s sales are far more than Phoenix. .
But now it’s not just one newspaper reporting like this. Overnight, the news grew out of nothing and grew from a sapling to a big tree. Various media everywhere are paying attention to this matter. The online media is also unwilling to be outdone.
He Xi’s House was as lively as a pot, and some even asked if they were still awake, and then they were awakened by others immediately: “Don’t worry. You definitely woke up. I was also surprised to death today. After an investigation, it turned out that the media had not reported this before. In fact, Phoenix’s comic sales have been close to Zhongxia’s sales a long time ago.”
“Oh my god, today’s news really subverted my mind! Then again, teacher He Xi’s new work is really amazing…”
“Phoenix is too low-key. It turns out that it is so powerful. I said why every time I buy a weekly magazine, I feel that Phoenix is so difficult to buy!”
“Teacher He Xi pretends to be a pig and eats a tiger. We were all deceived before. We always thought that Phoenix was the second child! It turned out that he was already the boss!”
“It’s incredible that Zhongxia lost to Phoenix!”
In the shock caused by the news, the shock of the industry cannot be underestimated.
Animation companies that have cooperated with Phoenix are overjoyed. Congratulations were mentioned on Weibo and interviews on various occasions, and the cartoonists handed out congratulatory letters on Weibo one after another, excited about the increase in the sales of Phoenix’s comics.
The lists of various magazines that published popular comics have also changed. Phoenix’s comic terms have generally been adjusted forward, while Zhongxia’s comics have dropped a lot.
The popularity of the Zhongxia Forum is sluggish. Fans are calm in disappointment and unbelief. The concept of “the sales of Zhongxia’s financial resources and channels will definitely lead to sales” that has always been fixed in mind is suddenly shattered, and the impact on them is too great. Big!
Many angry fans began to question the statistics of the media. How could Phoenix’s weekly magazines add up to more than Zhongxia’s daily magazines?
However, no one cares about their doubts, they may have forgotten. After years of training and cohesion, the number and quality of the cartoonists of Phoenix Company are no worse than that of Zhongxia Company. The ratio of weekly to daily magazines is not 1:1. Phoenix has a total of four weekly magazines-four days a week on sale. It is not very unbelievable that sales surpassed the Midsummer Magazine.
Of course, even with the 4:7 sales frequency, Phoenix Company can win, which also means that their sales volume of each weekly magazine has greatly exceeded Zhongxia Company. This brought a severe impact on the animation studios of Zhongxia Company.
Lin Li is the person in charge of an animation studio under Zhongxia Company. After the news was published in the newspaper early that morning, she felt that the atmosphere of the entire studio had changed. During work, every artist and management were absent-minded. , The error keeps coming.
“Cheer up!” Lin Li said angrily after correcting several mistakes: “Isn’t it just a piece of news! Does it need to be shaken like this?”
But her words did not make the studio situation better. Instead, some painters stopped their movements. One after another, they aimed their sights at Lin Li.
“What’s the matter?” Lin Li suddenly felt inwardly.
“Manager, with all due respect…” a senior old painter said. He sighed: “Zhongxia Company has no way to fight against Phoenix Company in comics. I think you should think about it. It is better to take our studio out of Zhongxia.”
Lin Li’s expression changed drastically: “You…”
“I also think it’s better to leave Zhongxia!” However, Lin Li hadn’t said what he said, and the other painters talked to the old painter.
“We are a company that specializes in producing girl animation. As the original animation, the popularity of girl comics is too important to us. Now we have no future with Zhongxia.”
“Manager, Zhongxia Company sells hundreds of serialized comics every week. It turns out that the popularity of a single comic is difficult to compare with Phoenix. You are reading now…The total sales of their magazines are lower than that of Phoenix Company. It’s more obvious!”
The number of girl comics of Zhongxia Company is not 1:1 with that of Phoenix Company. Zhongxia’s serial number exceeds Phoenix, but the total sales volume is less than Phoenix. Therefore, it can be judged that the popularity and influence of each of Zhongxia’s girl comics is lower than that of Phoenix. Phoenix.
Although Huaxia’s animation companies also have original animation companies, they are mainly based on comic adaptations. The comics industry is still in a rising period, and original animation has not developed. In fact, those who can original animation still take He Shi as the main.
And because it is an adaptation of animation, the popularity of the original manga is very important to animation companies. The higher the popularity of the original, the better the effect of the adaptation. The current situation is that Zhongxia’s comics are not as popular as Phoenix.
“Moreover, there are many animation studios in Zhongxia Company, and we have to compete with others…”
Zhongxia has a large number of animation studios. They can even occupy half of the country in China, but they can only do comics authorized by Zhongxia, obviously there are no very popular comics. Everyone has to compete, and the final animation is not popular. Don’t mention how suffocated.
The situation is getting worse now, why not leave Zhongxia? After leaving Zhongxia, they can freely choose the comics of other comic companies, especially the popular comics of Phoenix Company. Phoenix Company is an open platform, and its cartoonists will not make too many restrictions except He Shi. , Animation companies can obtain authorization for animation by persuading comic authors.
“Our studio is excellent. It’s not worse than the animation company outside. Why should I be tied here?”
“Manager, take a look at the situation in recent years…how much have we suffered!”
Painters envy other animation companies. Many small companies have created a lot of good animations in recent years because of Phoenix’s open comic copyright and voice actors, and their performance has improved by leaps and bounds. On the contrary, the animation studio of Zhongxia Company has not grown much, and has been eating its own money.
In the past two years, many painters have left the studio and continue to be tied to the Zhongxia Company, making people unable to see the future.
“But have you ever thought about it. If there is no financial support from Zhongxia. How much will the cost of our animation go up?” Lin Li asked.
“We’ve calculated this, it won’t rise much!” The painters had been prepared for a long time, and someone handed Lin Li a form. The above is the calculation of various costs: “Although we have the support of Zhongxia Company for our animation production, part of the results must be handed in. There is no need to hand in if we leave Zhongxia. If we exclude this money, our cost will not be too much. Big difference.”
Lin Li frowned and looked at the form: “Your form is very detailed, but seems to have forgotten the most important point, what about the voice actors?”
“The voice actors of Phoenix Company are not more expensive than those of Zhongxia Company.” A painter said: “Even though the voice actors of Zhongxia Company offer us discounts, the price is actually higher than that of Phoenix Company.
Zhongxia Company uses celebrity voice actors. After all, they are celebrities. Many celebrities are unwilling to do cheap things. Therefore, the discounted dubbing price is more expensive than the professional voice actors of Phoenix Studio.
In terms of effects, star seiyuu has just appeared after the surge in popularity. So many years in the past, it is nothing new now. Their popularity is not very helpful to animation. And the strength is not far from Phoenix’s voice actors. In fact, the latter makes people feel more professional.
Taking all factors together, as long as she leaves Zhongxia Company, the cost of Lin Li’s animation studio will not be more than it is now. Each of her reasons has been debunked by the painters. In fact, if possible, Lin Li also wants to leave Zhongxia, but there is another most important issue.
“No, we still can’t do this.” Lin Li shook her head and said, “This studio was established with the support of Zhongxia. Zhongxia owns more than 50% of our shares. We have no money to redeem it. .”
There are two modes of animation studios owned by Zhongxia. One is Zhongxia’s shareholding and authorization to produce animations. Others are responsible for the specific operations. The other is the animation studio directly opened by Zhongxia. They are Zhongxia’s own sons, and all kinds of treatment are better.
Lin Li’s studio is the first model. Zhongxia takes 55% of the shares and is their largest shareholder. However, this ratio is hard to come by-most of the other studios have a ratio of 70 to 9%. Around ten, it took Lin Li a lot of effort to bring down the ratio.
Although Lin Li and Zhongxia agreed to redeem the studio if she had money when she was establishing the studio, Zhongxia Company would not stop it. The same is true for other animation studios. Zhongxia was very kind. They were not worried that one or two studios would leave.
The current situation has changed. In recent years, there have been many studios that want to leave Zhongxia, but few can succeed—because Zhongxia’s share is too large, and the animation studio’s net worth has been rising again, rarely There are companies that can pool enough money.
Lin Li’s words made several painters look at each other, and then said: “Manager…all of us have discussed it. If the manager is willing to take us out of Zhongxia, we will give the money to us.”
“you guys?”
“Yes, we decided to redeem the studio together.” The leading painter said: “Everyone puts together the money and borrows it from relatives and friends. We can redeem it… But then, we all It’s a minority shareholder.”
Lin Li thought about it, this is a good idea: “Your family is willing to accompany you on the adventure?”
“Why not? Our studio is outstanding!”
The self-confidence of the painters comes from their self-confidence in the animation studio. This confidence is not without reason. In fact, the animation studios established by Zhongxia Company in the early days are generally elite studios, and their strength far exceeds that of outside animation companies.
Although these animation studios have not become popular, the main problem is the lack of good works, not the problem of strength. Once they leave Zhongxia, under fair playing conditions, they will have a greater chance to **** Phoenix’s popular comics.
“Although we can’t compare with the studios of Teacher He Xi and Angel, it is more than enough to deal with other animation companies…”
“Leaving Zhongxia, we will definitely be able to grow quickly!”
The painters are full of confidence, but Lin Li still has another worry: “We are now working for Zhongxia Company. Even if we successfully leave, will Phoenix Company refuse to provide us with comics?”
“Phoenix Company won’t be so stupid!”
“This is a good thing, they have no reason to reject us.”
The painters don’t seem to worry about this problem at all Lin Li also thinks about it, according to the past practice of Phoenix Company, they will definitely be happy to see it—plus this is also a blow to Zhongxia Company. They are not fools, and there is no reason to refuse.
“Okay, I will discuss independent matters with Zhongxia…” Lin Li let go. She knew that it would be impossible not to make this decision. Under the current circumstances, if she chooses to stay in Zhongxia Company, the painters will definitely do the same. Will find a way to quit.
It should be more than them at this time, other animation studios in Zhongxia will also have different thoughts.
Lin Li must do it early. The situation is still fermenting and has not been fully revealed. More studios will wait for the girl comics next week. The first week can be said to be an exception. If the Phoenix company’s sales win in the second week , They will not hesitate anymore.
However, even if it fails next week, it will be a matter of time for Phoenix to fully surpass Zhongxia in the comics industry-its advantage will continue to grow in the future. Phoenix still has the trump card to continue to increase sales and even develop new magazines. Xia’s salary has reached a point in the comics.
Zhongxia Comics has not changed a lot for several years. In recent years, their focus has been on animation confrontation. Now there is no way to restore the comic situation. (To be continued)