"Tycoon Actor in Hollywood" unfolds the story of a failed actor from Earth who finds himself transmigrated into the body of a struggling young man in New York, USA, in a parallel world. Join us as we follow Lucas Knight's journey, step by step, as he ascends to stardom in the heart of Hollywood.
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In New York City, within Manhattan's East Village, there existed a certain apartment. This space was meager, comprising only a small room, a bunk bed, and a desk. It was minimalistic, to say the least.
Seated on the floor was a young blonde man with striking blue eyes and reasonably attractive features, though by Ameri...
In Tokyo, Japan, despite the popularity of the 'Pokémon' anime in the United States, the KiShin franchise was gradually losing ground due to fierce competition from video games released by Tora and Suzuki. The rapid advancements in graphics, sprites, and the superior 16-bit consoles were becoming increasingly evident.
[USA]
Americans celebrated the New Year at 12:00 AM, and shortly after, many fans of the animated series "KiShin" tuned in to their respective television sets and switched to the new cable network, 'Cartoon Network,' which began airing at 6 AM.
At 6:00 AM, the featured cartoon on television was "Tom and Jerry." ...
[Sazama's Mansion]
Sazama found himself engrossed in the arcade machine, running a game of Tetris in the comfort of his own home.
He had procured the arcade cabinet because Tetris was exclusively available at arcades, which compelled him to invest in this gaming setup.
"This video game is even more addict...
[Toshima Ward, Tokyo, Japan]
[KiShin Headquarters]
Shin absentmindedly stroked his chin while watching CNN, the cable network, critique his products, with a particular focus on 'Lego,' during a television broadcast.
"Seems like Warner Bros. enjoys taking jabs at my companies," Shin mused with a chuckle, p...
I may write one or two more chapters later; the schedule might be affected due to my grandmother's ongoing burial.
2023-10-28 06:31:16 +0000 UTC View PostAs 'Tetris' achieved significant success in arcades, Tora and Suzuki were also contemplating remaking a classic video game from the past. They disliked the idea of following in KiShin's footsteps, but they had little choice, given KiShin's remarkable success with unconventional ideas that no one had considered before.
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A few days ago, in Tokyo, Japan, the release of 'Tetris' arcades by KiShin sparked a discussion among both video game enthusiasts and those who aren't typically into video games. News outlets also featured the story of KiShin's remake of the classic 1964 video game 'Tetris,' which quickly gained popularity among young people....
2023-10-28 04:01:36 +0000 UTC View Post[Tokyo, Japan]
Koizumi Otaka, a young man, recently learned from his classmates that KiShin had released an exclusive video game only available in arcades. Despite being a casual gamer, he decided to pay a visit to the arcade section of a specific store.
Upon entering the arcade section, someone suddenly grasped...
[Tokyo, Japan]
While video game consoles gained immense popularity in Japan, as well as in Asia and the USA, one cannot overlook the enduring appeal of arcades. Gamers of all ages continue to frequent the arcade sections in various stores and malls.
Arcades enjoyed a special place in the gaming landscape, especi...
I may not be able to write today, I am currently in my grandmother's burial.
2023-10-27 02:56:19 +0000 UTC View Post[Santa Monica, California, USA]
[ASC Motion Capture Headquarters]
Craig Wills served as the CEO of ASC Motion Capture. At present, the company faced financial challenges because Motion Capture Technology was still in its infancy.
Spencer Thompson, the COO, engaged in discussions with CEO Craig Wills about...
[New York, USA]
December 2, 1991
In the KiShin Pictures workspace, Shin, Orio Masayoshi, along with several writers from the Writers Guild of America (WGA), and Stephen Spielberg from the Directors Guild of America (DGA) were present for a meeting.
During the meeting, Shin occasionally cast glances at Ste...
In Japan, the three KiShin video games quickly became a major topic of discussion. Shounen Jump promptly published their review of the newly released KiShin video games.
Due to the 'Video Game Addicts' review of Shounen Jump's success, other manga publishers followed suit, creating their own video game reviews conducte...
[Tokyo, Japan]
On November 25, 1991, the same day the President of the Soviet Union resigned, KiShin unveiled three highly anticipated video games.
The first game was 'Castlevania,' the second was 'Megaman,' and the third was 'Dragon Quest.' This consistent release of video games sparked excitement within the Ja...
[Tokyo, Japan]
Inside a building adjacent to a certain airport, a tense atmosphere prevailed.
Shiko had just made a bold request to underworld gangs to interfere with KiShin's operations, but to his surprise, Shitai, the representative of the Yakuza Gang from the Yamauchi clan, didn't agree.
"I apologize,...
[USA]
While Lego was gaining immense popularity, Tora US released "Maria's World."
However, much to the disappointment of Tora US game developers, the sales didn't perform well.
The Tora US president and executives felt quite disheartened, but their hands were tied.
Meanwhile, Lego's global succ...
[USA]
Numerous media outlets highlighted the evident popularity of KiShin's Lego.
Many children were overjoyed to be featured in interviews, proudly showcasing their KiShin's Lego sets, with exclamations like, "I can build my own plane with this!"
Another child enthusiastically proclaimed, "I can recreate...
[USA]
While many players in the United States are slowly embracing video games, KiShin's merchandise products have finally been advertised on television.
Even people who aren't fans of KiShin's video games have noticed the advertisement. Why? Well, it turns out that the toy on display caught their attention, spa...
[New York, USA]
As an increasing number of people in the United States began to discover that KiShin's video games were far more captivating than any of Tora and Suzuki's offerings, despite their inferior systems, KiShin's sales steadily ascended. It was even estimated that KiShin had already surpassed Tora's sales on ...
[New York, United States]
On October 5th, 1991, Kirby's Adventure was released in both Japan and the United States. In the United States, many people had already seen the commercial for KiShin's Kirby's Adventure on television. Among them was Joseph Kirby, who was currently in his office.
As he watched the adver...
[Tokyo, Japan]
In the hidden hangout of Sawa Arata and his group in Tokyo, Japan:
Sawa Arata had just acquired KiShin's latest video game, "Kirby's Adventure." He perused the story manual, featuring an adorable pink creature on the cover.
Sawa Arata examined the game cartridge, inserted it into the FamiCo...
[Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York, USA]
[KiShin Pictures]
KiShin Pictures was located at 181 Broadway on Park Avenue.
This is where Shin established his small studio, which he purchased from a struggling company. While Shin didn't acquire the entire building, he did secure all three floors for KiShin Pict...
[KiShin US Headquarters]
Meanwhile, Shin, having heard the opinions of the media and the public through Orio Masayoshi, flashed a faint smile.
"It doesn't matter whether they'll like it or not. For now, I've already written the movie idea for our film studio to produce," Shin said, clasping his hands as his elbo...
[USA]
As various media outlets featured the news about Universal Studios' lawsuits against KiShin, many video game players tuned in because KiShin was slowly gaining and establishing its presence in the United States.
When the trial's result was revealed, many of the video game players who were already becoming ...
[New York, USA]
The trial involving Universal Studios and KiShin extended until August 15, 1991, resulting in disappointment of KiShin's competitors. The court and the judge sided with KiShin, leading to the dismissal of Universal Studios' lawsuit against them.
Not only that, Universal Studios compensated KiShin...
[Manhattan, New York]
[Madison Avenue]
[Headquarters of Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon]
Orio Masayoshi made contact and personally visited the law firm's headquarters.
This visit was carried out under specific instructions from Shin.
[Managing Partner's Office]
Orio Masayos...
[New York, United States]
[Tora US Headquarters]
Upon hearing the news of KiShin facing a lawsuit from Universal Studios, Luther and the other executives couldn't contain their joy.
Luther chuckled and remarked, "Could this spell the end for that rapidly growing company?"
One of the executives join...
[Sazama Mansion's Garden]
Shiko and Seki exchanged glances as they observed Shin, who had grown so self-assured that he could maintain composure in their presence. Shiko couldn't help but snort, remarking, "Your newfound confidence is solely due to a small successful business venture?"
Seki nodded in agreement, ...
