As soon as Chu Huan walked into Fantasy Comics Club, he felt the joyful atmosphere everywhere.
Everyone has a smile on their face, and the happiest person is Tomioka.
Kamikura Yasuo came to Chu Huan excitedly, "Master Huan, the sales are going crazy. Our comics are selling like crazy in Japan, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and other places. All the distributors called, and the only request is to add more
Seal, add seal, it’s more of a seal!”
Chu Huan could see that Kamikura Yasuo was really excited and started to swear.
"You just said on the phone that you should go to the office first and tell me the specific situation!"
Chu Huan only knew that "Fantasy Comics" was selling like crazy in these places, and then he hurried to the Fantasy Comics Club. Chu Huan didn't know the specific situation yet!
Kamikura Yasuo and others immediately invited Chu Huan to the office, and then Chu Huan learned what happened!
After two issues of fermentation, "Dragon Ball", a comic work that has transcended the times, has finally fermented in these places, especially in Japan.
"I just called a friend in Tokyo, and he told me with envy that the entire Tokyo comic community is discussing the comic "Dragon Ball"!"
Yasuo Kamikura preached with a happy and proud face.
I recall that when I was in Hong Kong, Japan, I was said to be degenerate by my colleagues. At this time, they became extremely envious of me because "Fantasy Comics" published a work called "Dragon Ball"!
"The distributor in Tokyo just made a second call to me, asking us to send the first printed works to them first."
When saying this, Kamikura Yasuo was still very proud.
In order to allow the other party to sell "Fantasy Comics", Kamikura Yasuo had been in touch with the other party almost every day on the phone. In the end, he even flew to Tokyo and met with the other party in person before getting the other party's consent.
Now in less than a month, the relationship between the two parties has undergone tremendous changes!
"By the way, the president also said that he hopes to come to Xiangjiang to meet you in person!"
Chu Huan thought for a moment and said: "There is definitely no problem in meeting, but before that, they have to reduce the sales share!"
Now that "Fantasy Comics" has opened up the Japanese market because of "Dragon Ball", Chu Huan naturally wants to get his share back.
In the past, it was me who begged him, but now it is them who beg me.
Yasuo Kamikura nodded seriously and said: "I already have some ideas in this regard, but how much the reduction should be made depends on you, the president, personally deciding!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Give him two options. The first one will bear the transportation costs, and the sales share will be reduced to 20%. If they do not bear the freight, the sales share will be reduced to 25%!"
Kamikura Yasuo was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that Chu Huan would suppress half of it all at once. Then he said with some worry: "President, is this ratio too high? I'm worried that the other party won't agree!"
Chu Huan also gained confidence at this time and said to Kamikura Yasuo: "Just tell the other party that if he does not agree with this share, then we will have to contact other distributors. I believe that at this time the entire Japan should
There are many distributors who want to cooperate with our Fantasy Comics Club!?"
This is Chu Huan's confidence. Every businessman cannot refuse to put interests in front of him without fighting for them.
The distributors in Tokyo are no exception. Now that "Dragon Ball" has completely opened up the market in Japan, those distributors have also understood that as long as "Dragon Ball" is around, "Fantasy Comics" is a huge gold mine that needs to be developed.
They will just sharpen their heads and get in, and have no intention of giving up at this time!
Moreover, the share I gave is still high compared to Japan’s own share of comics sales.
Kamikura Yasuo then nodded seriously and said: "I understand, President, I will explain this matter clearly to him!"
In the past, Japan only sold 30,000 copies of "Fantasy Comics" per issue, but now just one distributor in Tokyo needs 30,000 copies!
And based on the response from comic fans, this sales volume will only be higher in the future, not lower.
Unless the story of "Dragon Ball" collapses!
Later, Kamikura Yasuo told Chu Huan the number of stamps in various places. After statistics, Chu Huan finally knew why Kamikura Yasuo used the word "sell crazy" to describe it.
In the Southeast Asian market, only 50,000 copies of each issue were pre-ordered before, but now the number of pre-orders for the next issue in the entire Southeast Asian market has increased to 150,000, a three-fold increase!
As for the Japanese market, it used to be 30,000 copies per issue, but now it has increased to 180,000 copies!
With a six-fold increase, the total volume even exceeds the entire Southeast Asian market. From this, it can be seen that Japan is the well-deserved comic power.
Based on the sales price of each copy of "Fantasy Comics" being 0.6 Hong Kong dollars, the sales volume of a single issue in Southeast Asia and Japan will reach an astonishing 198,000 Hong Kong dollars.
Everyone knows that as the quantity of book products like this increases, the production cost will decrease. Previously, the production cost of each book was 35% of the selling price. If calculated based on the current sales volume, the production cost will be
dropped to 20%.
Chu Huan's share for them is 20%, which means that each issue of "Fantasy Comics" will bring 99,000 Hong Kong dollars to the magazine.
Calculated based on 52 weeks per year, the overseas market will bring fantasy comics annual revenue of HK$5.09 million.
This is still the most basic algorithm. Don't forget that there are two uncalculated numbers in it.
One is the sales volume in Taiwan. Taiwan, like Southeast Asia and Japan, has also put forward requirements to increase the number of single-issue reservations. According to their requirements, it will reach 30,000 copies in a single issue!
The same is 50% interest, 468,000 Hong Kong dollars.
The total benefits brought to the magazine by both parties are HK$5.558 million.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Another thing is that the sales volume is not certain. According to the current data from distributors, the sales volume will only continue to increase.
HKD 5.558 million is just the beginning.
Finally, there is the local sales data in Xiangjiang.
It also presents a great format, rising from 50,000 copies in a single issue to 70,000 copies in a single issue!
The contract signed between Fantasy Comics and the distributor in Xiangjiang is an 8% sales share, deducting 30% of the cost.
The sales of Xiangjiang will bring an annual income of 1.354 million Hong Kong dollars to Fantasy Comics!
When everyone heard this data, they all cheered again.
Chu Huan was naturally very happy, because this was just the beginning, the beginning, the beginning!
"Fantasy Comics" still has a lot of potential that needs to be tapped, both in the European and American markets and in the single-book market.
These will bring more revenue to "Fantasy Comics".
Indeed, as Chu Huan thought, the single-issue sales of subsequent issues of "Fantasy Comics" in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Japan and other places have been steadily increasing.
By the time the twenty-fifth issue was released, the single-issue sales of "Fantasy Comics" in Hong Kong had caught up with Huang Yulang's "Little Rascals" series, and the single-issue sales reached the 200,000 copies predicted by Chu Huan.
230,000 copies in Taiwan.
500,000 copies in Southeast Asia.
The Japanese version also reached an astonishing 500,000 copies!
The total sales volume is an astonishing 1.43 million copies!
It seems that this sales volume is amazing, but in fact, the sales volume of a single issue of "Shounen Jump", which is the leader of Asian comics, has already exceeded 3 million copies!
What Fantasy Comics needs to do next is to find more excellent comics and further expand this market.
And these 1.43 million copies, after discounting the production and distribution costs that have been reduced again, the Hong Kong region will bring an annual income of 4.4928 million Hong Kong dollars to "Fantasy Comics".
Taiwan’s income is HKD 4.3056 million!
The revenue from Southeast Asia is HK$9.36 million!
Japan is the same as Southeast Asia, the same is 9.36 million Hong Kong dollars.
This does not include the income from your single book.
Before Yunhai Chain and Brother Video had grown up, Fantasy Comics had already become a cash-rich company in the hands of Chu Huan!
Especially when Fantasy Comics releases more excellent comics.
"From today on, the company's most important direction is to open up sales channels in the European and American markets. Yasuo Kamikura will leave this matter to you!"
Now that "Fantasy Comics" has completely established a foothold in the Asian market, Chu Huan believes that he can focus on the European and American markets.
Kamikura Yasuo restrained his excitement and said seriously: "President, I personally think it is a bit too early to focus on the European and American markets now?"
Regarding the objections raised by his subordinates, Chu Huan did not just slap him to death with a hammer, but asked: "Why do you say that?"
Kamikura Yasuo said: "The European and American markets are different from the Asian markets after all. The difference in cultural attributes will definitely affect the sales of "Fantasy Comics". Even now that we have opened sales channels in the European and American markets, at most these are
It has spread among Asians in the region, and it is still very difficult to enter the mainstream European and American markets.
In addition, "Fantasy Comics" has sold two issues now. If we enter the European and American markets at this time, will we sell the first issue in these places again, or will we start selling it from subsequent issues?
So I think that if we want to enter the European and American markets, there are two issues that need to be resolved in advance, so that we can enter the European and American markets more smoothly."
Listening to Kamikura Yasuo's talk, Chu Huan continued to ask without changing his expression: "What are those two questions?"
Kamikura Yasuo said: "After my analysis, the main reason why our comics were able to successfully establish readers in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia at the beginning was that in these areas, Jin Yong and Gu Long
Our novels have a huge readership, and the distributors in these regions have also seen this, and then they are willing to take over our new comic.
This provides the soil for the sudden explosion of "Dragon Ball" now.
But the mainstream markets in Europe and the United States are different. They have no idea about Jin Yong and Gu Long’s martial arts novels. Even if someone knows about them, they can only exist in a small group of Asians, especially Chinese.
Therefore, we need a brand new comic to appear that can be recognized by the European and American markets. Only in this way can we better enter the mainstream European and American markets, but this is not an easy thing.
Because until now, even Japan has not found such comics!"
Chu Huan nodded slightly to express his agreement with Yasuo Kamikura's opinion, but there were some things Yasuo Kamikura didn't know. The comic "Dragon Ball" is not only popular in Asia, but also popular all over the world.
But Kamikura Yasuo’s words also gave Chu Huan a wake-up call.
The volume of "Dragon Ball" is still too small. This comic can attract more readers in Asia with the help of Jin Yong and Gu Long's novels, but this condition does not exist in Europe and the United States.
Therefore, "Fantasy Comics" still needs a comic that can be recognized by the mainstream European and American markets!
You need to think about this carefully.
"Tell me the second question!"
Yasuo Kamikura nodded and continued: "Second, I hope to be the first to release the first single volumes of "Dragon Ball" and several other comics in the European and American markets. First, we can increase the influence of these comics in these places, and then our
If "Fantasy Comics" is launched again, it should achieve better results."
Chu Huan believed that bringing Yasuo Kamikura to Japan was an extremely correct decision.
If you just find someone who is good at painting, it is impossible for him to give you such useful advice.
Now it seems that the versatile talent does have its benefits.
"Okay, before we find a new comic that can enter the mainstream comic market in Europe and the United States, we will implement your plan first!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Seeing that Chu Huan agreed with his opinion, Kamikura Yasuo immediately showed a happy smile and bowed: "Thank you, President!"
Chu Huan then discussed the next plan with them before leaving the Fantasy Comics Club.
There was definitely no need to go to Haojiang at this time. Chu Huan also decided to return home and think about Kamikura Yasuo’s previous proposal to add a comic to "Fantasy Comics" that could be integrated into the mainstream European and American markets.
On the way back, Chu Huan had already thought of three comics... In fact, these three are not comics, but they are also the most suitable to be made into comics!
The first one is the classic Hollywood IP movie series, and also the classic Japanese game series "Resident Evil" series!
This series was actually first launched by Japan's CAP Company with the same game in 1996, and then Hollywood took advantage of this IP and released the first live-action "Resident Evil" movie in 2002.
And achieved great success in winning tickets.
The entire "Resident Evil" series of movies has grossed more than 400 million US dollars at the global box office worldwide.
The second one is also a classic Hollywood IP movie series, and this movie is also adapted from the game series "Tomb Raider" of the same name.
This movie series has achieved impressive box office returns around the world, and at the same time, it has promoted the big-lipped Angelina Jolie to the status of a first-line Hollywood actress.
The third one is even more famous, because it is called "Transformers", but it is not adapted from the game, but came out as a toy first. The Japanese company TAKARA took the lead in launching the "MSI Superboy" and "Transformers".
Acronym's two series of transforming robot toys were subsequently spotted by representatives of Hasbro North America at the 1983 Tokyo Toy Fair, and they were recommended to Hasbro's senior executives.
The two companies, Hasbro and TAKARA, hit it off and decided to adopt the operation method of Hasbro marketing and TAKARA supply. They transformed the toys and proposed the concept of Transformers. At the same time, they set up the righteous "Autobots" and the evil "Autobots".
There are two camps of "Decepticons".
Then in order to increase the sales of toys, Hasbro teamed up with Marvel to further process the toy images and stories of Transformers and launched a comic series of the same name.
On the other hand, Hasbro invested in the production of three episodes of commercial cartoons.
Because of the favorable response from the audience, the animation continued to be produced and gradually developed into a complete animation series.
Later, the live-action movie "Transformers" was filmed!
These three themes are actually very suitable for the mainstream markets in Europe and the United States, whether they are zombie themes, tomb robbing adventure themes, or robot themes.
It is an enduring theme in the European and American markets.
but......
Here’s the problem. Although these three themes are very suitable for comics, Chu Huan doesn’t understand the comic story at all!
I have watched all the movies and can remember a general plot, but it is impossible to be specific about the comics.
In addition, even if Chu Huan can think of the specific content of the movie, it is not enough to support a comic work?
"The existing people are not enough to handle these three comics!"
After thinking about this, Chu Huan knew what the problem was on his side.
First of all, the artists and editors of Fantasy Comics Club are all Easterners, and their thinking patterns are fixed. But if you want to adapt any of these three stories into comics, you must have Western artists and editors join in.
And this will inevitably increase the company's operating costs.
"Should I choose one? Or should I want them all?"
Finally, Chu Huan figured out one thing. Only children make choices, adults should want them all!
If you want them all, you must search for talents in the European and American markets.
Thinking of this, Chu Huan suddenly felt that he couldn't let Kelly just take salary and do nothing.
So Chu Huan immediately dialed Kelly's number regardless of what time it was in New York.
"Oh my god, boss, you finally remembered to call me. I thought you had forgotten me!"
After hearing Chu Huan's voice, Kelly seemed very excited.
He was also in a panic during this period. Except for the last time he came to Xiangjiang to snipe Tianhua Toys, he never received a mission from Chu Huan again, but his monthly salary was paid to his account on time.
superior.
This gave Kelly a very unreal feeling.
Sometimes, not having anything to do can make people feel nervous.
Thinking of this, Kelly hurriedly asked: "Boss, do you have anything else that requires me to go to Xiangjiang? I can do it now...I can't do it now. I will buy a ticket tomorrow morning!"
Chu Huan said: "I'm not asking you to come to Xiangjiang, but I have another thing for you to do..."
Then Chu Huan told Kelly her request.
After hearing this, Kelly couldn't understand her boss's mind. He obviously had such a keen sense in the securities market, why did his boss like to do some unreliable things so much.
Now the comics industry is starting to pay attention.
But having something to do is better than having nothing to do. I don't want my boss to suddenly remember one day that he still supports such an idle person like me, and then start to feel sorry for my wallet and fire me.
Although the two had had in-depth and simple exchanges, Kelly had no doubt that Chu Huan could do such a thing.
So after listening to Chu Huan's story, Kelly immediately said: "No problem, this matter will be kept by me!"
But then, Kelly continued: "Boss, I also know a little about the comics industry, especially if North American artists go to Hong Kong. If this is the case, the remuneration will definitely be higher than that here in North America.
More is more attractive to them!"
Chu Huan had already guessed this matter, so he was not surprised at all, "This is understandable. As long as it is within the acceptable range, I can accept them!"
"Then boss, how many people do you need?" Kelly continued to ask.
Chu Huan thought for a moment. Since three comics were launched at the same time, if the work situation is the same as that in Xiangjiang, there will be twenty-one people!
Find a few more first, then fire them if it doesn’t work!
After thinking about it, Chu Huan told Kelly his request.
"Twenty-one people, nine artists, twelve story editors!"
After Kelly once again said there was no problem, the two ended the conversation.
After solving this matter, all Chu Huan has to do is wait for these people to come, and then tell them the outlines and character settings of the three stories. As for the specific content of the stories, they can only write them themselves.
That's why there is division of labor among the twenty-one.
Does this count as looking for a gunman?
Shaking his head, he threw these irrelevant things behind him.
So far, things are not over.
Now that "Fantasy Comics" has begun to sell well, and if comics such as "Transformers" are added later, Chu Huan can actually start developing toys now.
Someone in later generations said that children and women earn the most money, and toys are children’s favorites.
In fact, toys are the bulk of comic peripherals.
"Should we still attack Tianhua toys?"
When Chu Huan thinks of making toys, the first thing that comes to mind is Tianhua Toys, the existence that provided him with the first pot of gold.
"But isn't this a bit too bullying? You always take advantage of Tianhua Toys, and this time you even want to buy them?"
"Isn't the Qin family too pitiful?"
Chu Huan thought silently.
"Forget it, let's put this matter aside for now. After the North American painters and story editors arrive, it won't be too late to make a decision."
Chu Huan still didn't make a decision in the end, not because he was soft on Tianhua Toys, but mainly because he could no longer show that he had cash in Xiangjiang.
Otherwise, if you act like you're losing money every day, and you make a big purchase of a toy company here, wouldn't that be a slap in the face?
No matter how stupid Chu Tianxiao was, he would definitely be able to guess that there was something fishy going on.
The most important thing is that in three months' time, Xiangjiang will face a once-in-a-decade stock market crash. At that time, basically no listed companies in Xiangjiang will be spared and will suffer a major blow.
It is easiest for a company's stock price to be broken. At that time, you will have more choices. It will be more convenient and less expensive to find a suitable toy company to acquire...
After thinking about all these things, Chu Huan looked at the time and saw that it was evening.
Cao Yunshang must have gone home, and Miao Kexiu has been filming a movie recently. Although Chu Huan feels a little distressed, he also knows that he cannot tell the other party the true situation at this time.
So now there are not many people Chu Huan can find to have dinner with him.
Lin Qingxia, Zhao Yazhi!
Thinking of this, Chu Huan took action directly, called Qin Peng, Li Zhenguo, and Ma Jizu from next door, and drove to the artist's apartment in Black and White Video.
As Lin Feng and others' families were brought to Xiangjiang, the place next to Chu Huan's apartment became a temporary resting place for the five of them.
They have already finished their shifts at this time. When they are responsible for protecting themselves, they are divided into day shift and night shift. Those who are not on duty will return to their homes to live with their families.
However, their homes are nearby. If something happens to Chu Huan, they can arrive at the scene in a few minutes with just a phone call.
Chu Huan went to find Lin Qingxia, and Zhao Yazhi had not called them before, so when Chu Huan rang the doorbell of Lin Qingxia's house, the other party knew that she was coming, and Chu Huan could hear it even through the door.
There were sounds of chaos and chaos inside.
"Where are my clothes?" This was Lin Qingxia's voice.
"How did I know? You were wearing my skirt!" This was Zhao Yazhi's voice.
"Get dressed first, you wear my clothes!" This was Lin Qingxia's voice again.
So what are the two of them doing in the apartment?
After a long time, the two of them opened the door to Chu Huan. Seeing Lin Qingxia panting and her cheeks slightly red, Chu Huan couldn't hold it back and asked, "What are you two doing in there?"
Lin Qingxia stuttered a bit and said: "No, it's nothing, just chatting?"
"Yes, we are just chatting!" Zhao Yazhi also said quickly and nervously.
"Really?" Chu Huan wanted to go in with some disbelief, but was immediately blocked by the nervous Lin Qingxia.
"Huan, Brother Huan, my house is very chaotic. Why don't you tell us why you came to us at this time?"
Zhao Yazhi also echoed continuously.
Seeing this, Chu Huan stopped his movement to go in, and then said with a smile: "It's okay, I just want to see if you two have had dinner and if you want to come together!"
Lin Qingxia hurriedly said: "I haven't eaten, I haven't eaten, okay, okay, let's go out to eat now!"
"Well, let's go then!" Chu Huan nodded, then turned around to go downstairs first.
Seeing Chu Huan's actions, Lin Qingxia and Zhao Yazhi both breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to go out to eat with Chu Huan.
As a result, just when they were relaxing, Chu Huan suddenly turned around and got into Lin Qingxia's room when they were not paying attention.
"Brother Huan!"
Lin Qingxia and Zhao Yazhi exclaimed directly.
There was no toilet paper and the smell was wrong, so what on earth were the two of them doing in the room?
Chu Huan looked at Lin Qingxia and Zhao Yazhi with confusion.