Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 169 Cultural Exchange
One day in February 1980, a motorcade drove through the streets of Tokyo. After a long journey, it finally entered the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art.

This art museum, which opened in 1926 and has a history of more than 50 years, was originally supposed to be dilapidated, but today it has been cleaned and given a brand new look. It is obviously decorated with lights and decorations to welcome distinguished guests.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa..."

When the car stopped, a group of people who had been waiting outside the main hall of the museum suddenly burst into warm applause.

Welcomed by bursts of applause, a group of rustic-looking people wearing cheap, outdated suits got out of the car. Although their clothes and attire were not fashionable enough, everyone had piercing eyes, generous manners, and no energy at all. It looks like it has been severely beaten by capitalism.

Although the leader doesn't look very flattering and doesn't even look like a good person, he has a very good temperament and behaves extremely freely.

This person's name is Te Wei, a famous animation director in China. His current position is the director of the Magic City Film and Art Studio. The reason why he appeared in Tokyo this time was at the invitation of the Neon Animation Association.

Along with them are the factory’s animation director Yan Dingxian, photographer Duan Xiaoxuan and a large number of top domestic animation practitioners.

Seeing the arrival of Tevi and others, the people coming up from the other side were led by the equally famous leader, Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Comics" of Neon.

This event was promoted by Osamu Tezuka. Chihito Mochinaga, who had worked side by side with Chinese animators for many years, was responsible for a large number of organization and negotiation matters. Furukawa Tuo and Suzuki Shinichi participated in the preparation work.

In the end, the Neon Animation Association, which was established less than three years ago, took the lead and was approved by the Chinese Ministry of Culture before the trip could take place.

This is the first time for Chinese animators to travel on behalf of an official group. At such a time, the honeymoon period between the two countries can be said to be of great significance.

"Mr. Te, I have long admired your name!"

"Mr. Tezuka, thank you for your efforts!"

The handshake between the two animation giants from the two countries also represents the beginning of an era.

Morikawa Kawayo, who translated for the Chinese side, and Mochikunaga, were both members of the art team of the Magic Film Studio (the predecessor of the Magic Film Studio), and can be considered half of their own.

"Mr. Te, please come inside!"

"Mr. Tezuka, please!"

For this exchange event, China brought 16 selected Chinese cartoons, as well as face-to-face exchanges between animators from the two countries.

Although China's animation is still at the top level in the world, the degree of commercialization is not enough. Although this also depends on the national conditions and production methods, it has to be said that with the advancement of marketization, the time left for Director Tevi has been Running out.

"I have always been very interested in Chinese culture and animation! It was because I watched Mr. Wan's "The Iron Fan Princess" that I started on the animation path! I have always hoped to go to China and communicate with Mr. Wan in person!"

"Of course there is no problem. We welcome Mr. Tezuka to visit China! In addition, we would also like to thank Mr. Tezuka for his efforts this time, which not only allowed us to successfully come to Neon, but also allowed us to bring our new movie "Nezha Haohai" to Showing in Neon!”

This time Tevi came to Neon not only for animation exchanges between the two countries, but also for an important task, which was to sell movies.

Last year, as a gift for the 40th birthday of the motherland, Mo Mei Factory assembled the most powerful production team in the entire factory and even the entire Chinese animation industry. It took one year and three months to draw more than 60 pictures and produce This is a [-]-minute animated film.

Later, this animated film and "Havoc in Heaven" were collectively known as the "Double Wall of Chinese Hand-painted Animated Films".This time, with the help of the Neon Animation Association, this artistic masterpiece can be released on Neon.

"You're welcome, Mr. Te. I have always believed that Neon should not rest on its laurels. Whether it is animation or comics, they should have good communication with China. If not, "Dragon Ball" would not be so popular in Neon!"

""Dragon Ball"? What "Dragon Ball"?"

Tevi looked at Osamu Tezuka with a puzzled face.

Seeing Tewei's confused look, Tezuka Osamu further explained: "It's the work of Manzai, a cartoonist from Hong Kong Island in your country. Don't you know, Mr. Tewei?"

Tevye shook his head.

When Tezuka Osamu saw this, he immediately understood that the other party was probably due to national conditions, so he immediately changed the topic and started talking about other Chinese works, keeping silent about the matter.

Regarding the modern history of China, Tezuka Osamu and other neon cartoonists of the older generation almost all have left-wing ideas and are full of guilt for this period of history, so China feels ashamed.

Some of them even thought that the blood of the invaders was flowing in their bodies, which was sinful, so they decided to remain unmarried for the rest of their lives and not allow this blood to continue to be passed down!
However, although Tezuka Osamu no longer talked about it, Tevi secretly remembered it in his heart.

After today's exchange event ended, on the way back to the hotel, he asked Morikawa Kawashiro in the car: "Morikawa, have you heard of "Dragon Ball"?"

"Of course, this comic can be said to be one of Neon's most popular comics this year."

Of course Morikawa, who served as the translator throughout the whole process, knew why Tevey asked this question, so he further explained to Tevey.

"This comic is the work of Manzai, a cartoonist from Hong Kong Island, your country. It is based on your country's famous work "Journey to the West". It was serialized in our country's "Weekly Shonen Champion" last year. It is now ranked among the top two in the magazine in terms of popularity. , and the other one is "Black Jack" by Mr. Tezuka!"

Although "Dragon Ball" continues to be serialized, the plot progresses very quickly.

At the World's Best Martial Arts Tournament, Wukong passed through the top eight and entered the finals. Faced with Cheng Long in the disguise of Kame Sennin, a fierce battle broke out between the two sides.

Wukong even turned into a gorilla when he saw the moon. Fortunately, Kame Sennin used a turtle Qigong to blow up the moon and successfully restored Wukong. Otherwise, the audience present might not have survived.

Afterwards, although Wukong recovered and faced the over-exhausted Kame Sennin for a long time, he lost in the end.

The battle between the two lasted for seven episodes, allowing readers to feel the charm of the ring competition for the first time. The popularity soared, and even once surpassed "Black Jack" to become the most popular magazine "Champion".

Now the plot has entered the Red Silk Army. Although the popularity has declined, the story is still exciting and has been sought after by readers throughout Neon.

After hearing Morikawa's explanation, Tevey was very surprised. There are actually works by cartoonists in his country, and their popularity in Neon is comparable to the works of Osamu Tezuka. This is simply incredible.

Ever since, Tevi was very curious about "Dragon Ball" and the author of this comic!

(End of this chapter)