Chapter 235 The man who challenges the editor's dignity
"This is a good comic, Mr. Takahashi. It seems I'm not wrong about you. You are indeed a very talented cartoonist!" Takahashi Toshicho took a deep breath, and then sincerely praised "The comics will remain in the world forever."
From here, I will recommend it to you!"
"Can this manga be serialized?" Takahashi Kazuki asked with great anticipation.
"I can't guarantee this!" Toshicho Takahashi shook his head. "This needs to be reviewed by all editors and editor-in-chief at the serialization meeting before a decision can be made. However, it is unlikely that we will serialize it recently, so we have to wait, because
There are currently 18 comics being serialized in our magazine, which has reached the upper limit of the comic strips our magazine can accommodate. Unless any comic is decided to be cut in half, there will be no new serializations in a short time!
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"But teacher, don't be disappointed. Maybe one of the comics will be cut in half as soon as next month. By then we will be able to hold a serialization meeting to discuss your comic!" Takahashi Toshicho's words made Takahashi Kazuki
His expression is very complicated.
Now it seems that Takahashi Kazuki can only expect some old comics to be cut in half, but this is not Takahashi Kazuki's previous fate. Wasn't his two comics decided to be cut in half by the magazine, and then gave the opportunity to
New comics?
This is the world of "Weekly Shōnen Jump". There is no trace of benevolence or human kindness at all. Everything is based on performance. If the performance is not good, it will be cut off directly without any hesitation.
This may be the reason why "Weekly Shonen Jump" can stand in the comics magazine.
But at this moment, a man tried to challenge this rule.
"One month... No, I hope to serialize our "Yu-Gi-Oh!" in the next issue of the magazine at the latest." As soon as Takahashi Toshicho finished speaking, the young man next to Takahashi Kazuki said with an unquestionable
said in a tone of voice.
"Mr. Jia!" Takahashi Toshichang looked at Jia Yapeng in surprise, and then said, "You may not know the rules of our magazine. There is a complete set of processes to manage any comic serialization. This process can take at least a month.
During the above time, you..."
"Editor Takahashi, there is no need to say more. I know the rules of your magazine very well. I don't need you to introduce them to me again. But at the same time, I also tell you that the serialization of Yu-Gi-Oh! must appear in the next issue of the magazine!"
"Mr. Jia, it seems that you still don't understand the rules of our magazine. Our magazine..." Takahashi Toshichang suddenly felt so tired, why did he meet a 2b.
"Tell me, how much do you want!" Before Takahashi Junchang could finish his words, he was blocked by Jia Yapeng.
"..." Takahashi Toshichang was stunned for a moment. This was the first time Takahashi Toshichang had seen such a tough guy.
"Mr. Jia!" Takahashi Toshichang's temper was definitely good. He continued to explain patiently, "This has nothing to do with money. Our magazine will never let a certain comic be released because of any money relationship..."
"One million yen!" Jia Yapeng said calmly.
"Haha!" Toshicho Takahashi smiled. This Jia Yapeng is so interesting. He wanted to buy the serialization qualification for a mere 1 million yen. Now is the hottest time to buy "Weekly Shonen Jump", all year round
The sales volume of each issue has exceeded 5.8 million copies.
Yes, that’s right, one issue has sold 5.8 million copies. Based on the price of 120 yen per copy, the sales of one issue can reach nearly 700 million yen in revenue. It is an invincible legend in the Fuso comics industry.
, this guy actually wants to buy a serialization slot in "Weekly Shōnen Jump" with just 1 million yen. This is simply a joke.
"Mr. Jia Yapeng!" Gao Qiao Junchang stood up. He was no longer willing to talk any more. "I think you may have some misunderstandings about our magazine. I think you need to develop some patience. And Mr. Gao Qiao, I personally appreciate your work.
I like it very much. If there are no copyright issues, you are welcome to continue to contact me, but I hope it is in your personal capacity."
"What about the 10 million yen?" Takahashi Toshichang stood up, his body trembled, and then he looked at Jia Yapeng in disbelief. What did this guy just say?
"10 million yen, this is a very good price!" Jia Yapeng said with a smile, "As far as I know, although the sales volume of "Weekly Shonen Jump" has indeed reached such a terrifying figure of 700 million yen per issue, but for
You can make small profits but quick sales, so that all children can afford your magazine, so the pricing of "Weekly Shonen Jump" is actually a loss-making pricing!"
"The price of each magazine from the printing factory is as high as 60 yen per copy. Add in the salaries and royalties paid to editors and cartoonists, and the actual cost is equivalent to 100 yen per copy. In addition, you have to convert these
The magazine is shipped to all parts of Fuso. Among all marketing outlets and stores, the transportation cost of each magazine is as high as 10 yen. By the way, in order to make all sellers profitable, the wholesale price is actually 100 yen per copy.
So in fact, every time you sell a magazine, you will lose 10 yen in cost!"
"The more you sell, the more you will lose. You can sell 5.8 million magazines per issue, which is equivalent to a loss of 58 million yen per issue. All your income actually relies on individual comics and various
There are also commercial licenses to make profits from comic peripherals, but the real money earned in a year is not much. I remember Shueisha’s financial report last year showed that although they ranked first in market share, their total profit in a year was only
It’s only 560 million yen!”
"Editor Takahashi, the serialization fee of 10 million yen is actually quite high. Don't you really think about it?" Jia Yapeng asked with a smile.
"It seems that the investigation done by Mr. Jia has been very sufficient!" Takahashi Toshichang raised his head and looked at Jia Yapeng, and then said lightly, "But Mr. Jia, don't underestimate me as an editor, and "Weekly Shōnen Jump" as a book
The dignity of shounen comics, your 10 million yen may indeed be a lot, but it will never buy our dignity!"
"Okay, I believe in your dignity, Editor Takahashi!" Jia Yapeng nodded. "Since we two can't agree, please ask Editor Takahashi to introduce me to talk to your editor. You won't want to abuse your private power.
You don’t even dare to recommend me to your editor-in-chief!”
"Hmph! Why don't you dare? I believe that the editor-in-chief, like me, will not betray our dignity as editors!" Takahashi Toshichang said confidently, and then led Jia Yapeng and the confused Takahashi Kazuki,
Entered the editor-in-chief's office.
At this time, the editor-in-chief of "Weekly Shōnen Jump" was Goto Hiroyuki. He looked at Jia Yapeng and Takahashi Kazuki who were led in by Takahashi Toshicho.
"Chief Editor, the situation is like this..." Takahashi Toshicho introduced Jia Yapeng's intentions to Goto Hiroki, and then a clear angry look appeared on Goto Hiroki's face.
"Editor Takahashi, this kind of person should not be brought into my office, kick him out!!" Goto Hiroyuki's expression did not disappoint Takahashi Toshimasa, he roared angrily, his attitude was even worse than Takahashi's
Junchang is even more irritable.
"Okay, I'll raise the price to 20 million yen, and it's still in cash. You can get it when you sign the contract!" Jia Yapeng was not kicked out, but just leaned on the wall quietly, watching the two men in shock.
editor.
"20 million yen in cash is just to buy the serialization rights of a comic. Is this man crazy?" Goto Hiroki and Takahashi Toshimasa looked at Jia Yapeng in shock.
But in the end, Jia Yapeng was kicked out by them. It must be said that the editor still had dignity.
"Mr. Jia, you are too arrogant. I'm afraid we won't be able to stay in the comics industry anymore!" After coming out of the magazine, Takahashi Kazuki was about to cry. He felt that he had completely joined the magazine.
Blacklisted, it is impossible for him to publish comics in "Weekly Shonen Jump" again in this life. Maybe his name will become notorious in the entire comics circle.
"It's okay, literati. They are always a little sick, but literati generally can't take charge of their own affairs!" Jia Yapeng didn't take it seriously, and then said to Kawalang who was driving, "Send me to Shueisha's headquarters. I really still like to deal with businessmen."
Chapter completed!