Is this mangaka crazy?

"No raise! No work!"

"They're snatching our future!"

"Please, don't let cyberpunk become reality!"

"Demand human rights! Demand democracy! Oppose the dominance of capitalist dogs over us!"

"Demand a raise! Our future cannot be manipulated by capitalist dogs!"

...

On the street, in front of the house, countless American workers carried luminous banners and protested loudly.

Don't misunderstand, this is not just a protest march triggered by "Edgerunners".

"Edgerunners" is currently just a manga and hasn't had that much influence.

Even if it were the film version of "Edgerunners", it's estimated that it wouldn't have enough influence to trigger this large-scale strike and protest march in the United States. What actually triggered this large-scale strike and protest march in the United States was, in

reality, the workers' demand to large corporations for increased wages and improved social benefits.

It just so happened that after the release of the latest episode of "Edgerunners", its tragic ending sparked intense debate.

As a result, the terrifying future of cyberpunk made many workers feel the same or feel scared.

We cannot allow American companies to become such unscrupulous capitalists who disregard human rights and freedom in the future, so they must not indulge these capitalists!

Therefore, they creatively added the word "cyberpunk" for the first time to the luminous board of this parade.

However, most American workers are unfamiliar with the word "cyberpunk", according to some "Edgerunners" fans.

This is another covert advertisement for "Edgerunners", so the fan base of "Edgerunners" in the United States has grown even larger.

This even alarmed many American officials, who quickly rushed to find out what cyberpunk is and what "Edgerunners" is. It turned out to be a manga and the words derived from it...

But... Why is the plot of this manga so similar to the situation in their United States? What capital giants dominate the country and even become the true manipulators of the world?

Isn't this the current situation of their America?

Ahem... I don't dare to say such nonsense.

At least... I can't say it openly. They have always been a beautiful beacon that loves world peace and symbolizes freedom and democracy!

Officials from all localities came out to speak and announced their firm support for the strike and march.

All capitalists, please be kind to the peasants below and calm the storm.

Otherwise, it will be difficult for them to explain.

However, how could those companies be willing to raise wages so easily?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

So American workers and unions began a tug-of-war with corporations and initiated continuous negotiations.

Hollywood was also slightly affected, and some team members also joined the protest march, demanding that the film production company give them a pay raise.

However, Chris Nolan was not affected at all.

His latest film, "Daredevil: The Dark Knight Rises," was released, and he is now resting.

Listening to the lively protests on the street, Chris became accustomed to this "beautiful scenery" that often appears.

"Ding Dong..."

"Hey, Chris, are you there?"

At that moment, a familiar voice came from the door's intercom along with the doorbell.

Chris immediately stood up and went to the door, smiling and hugged Kevin, his partner, who worked with him on "The Dark Knight Rises".

"Hey, Kevin, why did you come to see me?" he asked with a smile.

"Chris, I came to tell you about Edgerunners."

Kevin said seriously.

"Oh my god! Is there finally an answer?"

Chris's eyes lit up, and he immediately said: "Come on, let's talk slowly."

After Kevin and Chris entered the villa together, Kevin said seriously: "I must say, Chris, your vision is truly unique. Now Edgerunners' popularity has skyrocketed...".

"Can I say it's fake? Edgerunners is, without a doubt, an excellent work that transcends time."

Chris also said seriously: "Especially after reading the latest plot, it turns out that this manga author named 'Silverhand' is a genius!"

"This ending is the one that best fits my idea! I didn't even think of the last moon tour! This directly elevates this work to a higher level!"

"What a shame... The company didn't take it very seriously at first."

Kevin said with a wry smile: "I'm sorry, Chris, to be honest, I told them your ideas about this manga in advance...".

The main reason was that Edgerunners was still being published at the time. Even after experiencing the climax of Maine's death and departure, it didn't generate much discussion in the United States.

"The company should have already understood Edgerunners' potential, right?"

Chris frowned and said: "What do you expect? I really hope to direct this work!"

But Kevin smiled bitterly and added: "Chris, listen to me first. Now it's not just WB Films competing for Edgerunners...".

"The six major film production companies are competing for the film and television adaptation rights of this work, and there are many directors like Steven, Ridley, and George, all behind this script."

An excellent script is almost fatal for a director.

Edgerunners is a work with a sufficiently attractive trans-ethnic setting, a sufficiently profound ideological core, and a sufficiently eye-catching battle scene.

It's simply every director's dream script.

Once filmed, it will practically be a hit.

It could even be as popular as Inception, both in reputation and at the box office.

"Edgerunners" itself has a good popularity bonus. The most reassuring thing about filming such a script is that it already has a fan base, so there's no need to worry about no one watching it.

And "Edgerunners" has an extra advantage: it's a manga from Japan, very popular there.

This way, they could also open up Japan's box office, an international market. Japan has a vast territory and a large population, which would represent enormous revenue! That's why the six major Hollywood film production companies and all the famous directors have started to become interested in "Edgerunners".

"Oh... Steven, Ridley, and others have also seen this excellent script," Chris said, bewildered.

"But...".

His eyes reflected a slight determination. "It's such a good script that if I don't direct it, I'll regret it."

"And what about the manga production company? Have they said who they plan to sell it to?" Chris asked.

"No, right now they have no clear intention of selling the rights to any company."

Kevin replied: "It seems they are looking for someone who offers better conditions."

"Really? Then I'll go to Japan with you in person," Chris said calmly.

"Huh? Are you going to negotiate in person in Japan?"

Kevin was a little surprised.

"Well, I really want to direct the book "Edgerunners", which also shows my sincerity."

Chris added: "And I also want to meet the manga author capable of creating "Edgerunners", what kind of person...".

As he said this, his eyes sparkled with curiosity.

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