The animation "Party Cafe Kongming" depicts Zhuge Kongming in the Three Kingdoms era, who died of illness in the Battle of Wuzhangyuan, and woke up in a haze in the bustling Shibuya, Tokyo.
It was Halloween, and everyone admired Zhuge Kongming, who was dressed in ancient clothes, for being loyal to the "original book" from the costumes and props to his gestures.
That night, Kong Ming and the bar guests were drinking and revelling, and the next morning he was alone in the back alley.
The young girl Tsukimi Yingzi was worried about his cold illness and took him home to rest.
"Kong Ming" is a growth story in search of self-worth. We all like to watch people with dreams chasing dreams, just like watching "Making Stars for All", accompany young amateurs in front of the screen, from anxiety to self-confidence, on stage shine on.
In Kong Ming's mind, Yingzi's singing has the power to heal people's hearts, and he is determined to help her realize her dream of being a singer as a military teacher.
From another point of view, Kong Ming, who is strategizing and strategizing, is like a star-making mentor.
The object of Kong Ming's rescue has changed from the former family and country (reviving the Han Dynasty) to the present individual (making a star and becoming famous), which can be said to be a subtle transformation.
In Kong Ming's eyes, skillful use of power is the way to gain wisdom in the world. A chaotic world is no different from a prosperous world, but the gentleman does something and does not.
Type "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" on YouTube and you will find a song with a lively rhythm and a deep understanding of the "89-second golden rule" of animation music. This "brainwashing song" with a hypnotic spell with more than 6.6 million hits The opening song of Kong Ming.
Historical figures become IP commodities, and creators try to dig out the historical interest in the book.
"Kong Ming" is based on well-known characters, but it fails to fully absorb the classic nutrients.
However, when the music of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" plays, the listener will still jump to the beat.
The real protagonist of the story is not Zhuge Kongming, not Yingzi Tsukimi, but an illusory thing called "Dream".
Alcohol is an escape, music is an escape, and "Party Cafe Kongming" is an escape.
With the help of his old strategy against the enemy, Kong Ming helped Tsukimi Yingzi to become a rising star.
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For details, please read the 318th issue of "Hong Kong 01" Electronic Weekly (May 23, 2022)
"Party Cafe Kongming: Zhuge Kongming Living in Shibuya, Tokyo
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