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Chapter 135 Jump's Future

Bottle Jijiu said: ""Yu-Gi-Oh" is the work of Takahashi Kazuki, who I am in charge of."

"He has been struggling in the field of comics since 1981, and when he created "Yu-Gi-Oh", he has accumulated 14 years."

"Yu-Gi-Oh."

Higashino was full of generosity.

This is a huge cash cow, and Mr. Takahashi ranks in the top three in the annual income of manga artists all the year round, and even led the way for a while.

If it weren't for Oda to come from behind, then Takahashi and Nozomi would be even more legendary.

"Yu-Gi-Oh" can be said to be Jump's most profitable ip manga.The sales of cards alone cost more than 1 trillion yen.

Although the manga booklet is not satisfactory, but the IP value is even more powerful than "One Piece".

Higashino recalled the blue-eyed white dragon worth 8700 million yuan.

When the news came out, Higashino was stunned, the card guy is really rich.

It was only later that I learned that it was a booing auction.However, the real value of this card is estimated at more than 20 RMB.

It is much more valuable than the commemorative paintings of Akira Toriyama's works exhibition.

It is worthy of 14 years of sharpening the sword and grinding out the work.

"14 years?" Deputy editor-in-chief Kondo was taken aback, "Has Mr. Takahashi published any work on Jump?"

He has no impression of this person.

Bottle Jijiu hesitated for a while.

Kazuhiko Torishima interjected, "Speaking of this person, I know a little bit. Around 1990, Takahashi submitted an article to Jump, but it was not approved."

"The editorial department thinks that he is a talent, and maybe one day he will shine, so he was assigned a responsible editor, and that is the editor Takahashi Toshichang."

"Afterwards, under the guidance of Takahashi Toshichang, he also had a serialized work called..." Kazuhiko Torishima hesitated, and he even forgot the name of this work.

"It's "Sky Burning Man Buray", "Ping Zijiu said: "It was serialized in 1991, and it was cut in half in 1991."

The protection period for new works has just passed, and it is over.

Everyone present nodded suddenly, and had a preliminary impression of this Takahashi Kazuki.

It is the majority of people who struggle in the field of manga.

It is too common for newcomers to cut in half.

Newcomers who can be serialized stably are relatively rare.

But after so many years of no progress, he is still working hard in the field of comics. He really loves drawing comics, the people present thought.

"Although the grades were not good before," Yingzi Jijiu hurriedly explained: "But this new work "Yu-Gi-Oh" by Mr. Takahashi is the work I created after discussing with him for a year."

"Ms. Takahashi has done game design at Sega Game Company, so don't worry. I also have a lot of content after "Yu-Gi-Oh." The new games he designed are very interesting."

Everyone nodded, waiting for him to continue.

Bottle talked about the plot of the first three chapters of the manga, Higashino looked at his own evaluation on the leather bag, and felt a sense of time and space confusion.

"The initial setting of Muto's game is a high school student who is often bullied. This is to contrast with the subsequent plot. It is also the influence of Mr. Takahashi by "Magic Taro Is Coming."

"Yuto Muto assembled the thousand-year-old building blocks, and Yatum's soul was awakened because of this."

"When Yugi Muto was bullied badly, Yatum's soul took over the body and sanctioned the opponent by playing games."

Such an opening is fundamentally different from the "Yu-Gi-Oh" animation that Hibiki Higashino knows.

Even the Yu-Gi-Oh fan novels he had read didn't have a plot about the content of the first three chapters.

The two dudes, Honda and Jouchi, are also bullying Yugi Muto.

And the game method used in the duel is not the card game that Higashino Hibiki is familiar with.

Higashino suddenly felt fresh, which made him full of emotion. A work needs constant changes from immature to mature.

After Azijiu finished speaking, Higashino first said: "This work is very interesting."

Everyone else looked at him, expecting to have a great discussion.

"I'm curious what games will appear in the future. If you can draw a popular game content, similar to the four-wheel drive in Mr. Koshida Tetsuhiro's work "Four Wheels Brothers", it will be shocking enough."

"I think it is a work with great potential."

This is difficult to do, and it is difficult to predict whether the designed game will be popular.

Kazuhiko Torishima was also surprised. He didn't expect Akino Tori to value this work so much. He personally didn't see the potential of this work from it.

It can only be said that the content is quite satisfactory.

He didn't expect Higashino to say something even more shocking afterwards, "This work may become the future of Jump."

"How is it possible?" Editor Asada retorted subconsciously.

The painting is qualified, and the plot seems to be novel, but it is still an old-fashioned setting.

Egypt has learned jojo, and the character setting of the protagonist also has a sense of sight.

As for the future, he didn't see it.

Bottle Jijiu also shook his head.

Unexpectedly, Bird Akino valued "Yu-Gi-Oh" more than him.

In getting along with Kazuki Takahashi, he knows that Takahashi is a very hardworking person, but he is still quite weak in controlling the plot. He has not seen the advantages of Akira Toriyama and Yoshihiro Togashi.

Bottle believes that if the novice protection period expires, it is considered a success.

Torishima Kazuhiko remembered that Tori Akino had said that his assistant Oda-kun would become the pillar of Jump in the future.

Can't help but chuckle.

What this guy said is really interesting, how could such a thing happen?
Bird Akino is very good at drawing manga, but when it comes to evaluating works, he is only at the level of elementary school students.

Kazuhiko Torishima concluded: "This work is indeed very suitable for developing IP value, but no one can say exactly how."

"As for the result, it might be a miracle to include "Yu-Gi-Oh."

……

After the serialization meeting was over, some of the editors who got the news had ugly faces, thinking about how to explain to the author, while others excitedly ran to the corner to report the good news to the author in charge.

The same is true for Aquarius Jijiu. After blowing the wind on the window to clear his mind from overuse, he called Takahashi and Xi.

"Mr. Takahashi, congratulations, "Yu-Gi-Oh!" has been serialized!"

There was no sound on the other side of the phone, because Takahashi and Xi were stunned.

After [-], finally he can start serial again, his last ripple, did not live up to his desire!
After all, he is 33 years old this year. If he can't pass the serialization meeting, it will be difficult to devote his energy to comics.

You also have to start thinking about the future.

"Thank... thank you! Mr. Bottle!" Takahashi Kazuki said excitedly.

"This is all your hard work. Everyone values ​​your comics."

"Uh-huh!"

"Master Tori Akino, who drew "Slam Dunk", believes that "Yu-Gi-Oh" will become the future of jump, so let's work hard."

Although he didn't believe it, there was nothing wrong with motivating Takahashi with this point.

If the final result is unsatisfactory, it is also a problem for the future of Akino Tori.

It has nothing to do with the bottle.

"Huh?" Takahashi and Xi were taken aback, "The future of Jump?"

He couldn't even dream of such a thing.

14 years of experience have already polished his edges and corners.

"Why do you say that?" His heart was beating violently, and his blood was still burning.

"I admire your game design very much, and I said that there will be a national-level game born in your hands." Bottle said.

"……I will work hard!"

After hanging up the phone, Takahashi and Xi looked at the microphone and muttered to themselves, "Jump's future... Bird Akino's future..."

……

After the serialization meeting ended, Kazuhiko Torishima did not let Higashino leave.

He smiled and said, "Are you an adult? Go out and get together with me."

Higashino nodded, "But you can't drink too much, I'm not good at drinking."

"I just thank you, how can I get you drunk?"

Came to an izakaya.

The sky had just darkened, and there were already quite a few people in this store.The Japanese are also under a lot of pressure. Higashino can see many people complaining while drinking.

Things at work, things at home.

People are unhappy at thirty, and there are troubles everywhere.

But when they wake up the next day, they still have to go to work with a smile on their face to earn money to support their families.

The previous Higashino Hibiki was very similar to these people. He was very grateful for the blessings of time travel.

"Warm a bottle of shochu, and a plate of fennel beans." Torishima Kazuhiko said to the shop owner.

"Okay, do you need anything else?"

Torishima Kazuhiko, who played Kong Yiji, wanted to shake his head, but immediately thought that he was treating guests, and under Higashino's satisfied eyes, he ordered fried pork cutlets and oden.

Higashino said to him strangely: "It's so hot in summer, I thought this kind of store only existed in winter."

Torishima Kazuhiko waved his hand, "There are always people who need to vent. This kind of izakaya is more suitable for middle-aged people like us. You young people don't understand."

Higashino didn't bother to pay attention to him.

Because they are all processed products, the wine and dishes are served quickly.

Higashino and Kazuhiko Torishima sat in the corner, tasting wine carefully.

"Ah~" Torishima Kazuhiko sighed, "It's really comfortable."

"Is there?" Higashino squeezed the wine glass, feeling his throat burning.

He looked at the wine, curious about the degree of soju.

"Sometimes I really envy you," Torishima Kazuhiko shook his head, "It's obviously a very stressful industry, but you always look easy and relaxed."

"Because I'm confident," Higashino picked up a piece of radish and chewed it in his mouth. The radish soaked up the soup, which was very tasty. "My judgment on works may be stronger than yours."

Torishima Kazuhiko raised his eyebrows, this is what he is most proud of.

The past belonged to Akira Toriyama, and now it belongs to you, all of which I dug out.

With me, Torishima and Hibiki, do you have the strength?
He took a sip of the wine, shook his head, "I don't believe it."

"Time will tell," Higashino didn't care, he represented the future, "Mr. Torishima should pay more attention to the manga "Yu-Gi-Oh." It doesn't look very eye-catching now, but maybe , and one day it will transform into a dragon."

Higashino Hibiki said so sincerely, Torishima Kazuhiko was taken aback for a moment.

"I remember." He nodded.

No matter what, first promise to come down.

At least show that you value the other person.

"Now the sales of Jump have reached about 453 copies, and it has increased every week. I have to thank you. Come and have a drink."

Higashino clinked glasses with him and took a sip.

Torishima Kazuhiko glanced down, without saying much, and drank it all by himself.

""Slam Dunk" is still on the rise," Higashino said confidently, "The wonderful things are yet to come."

When the friendly match is over, it's time to start that man's story.

(End of this chapter)