Chapter 441: Cowardly Bandits!

In the VIP stands.

The Twelve Girls Band, Norika Fujiwara and others were shocked as they listened to the loud cheers of the audience.

It was an emotion they had never felt before.

It is also the most profound cultural gap between the East and Japan.

But they have to admit that the Chinese have already carved out a bloody path in the Japanese boxing arena.

If Du Sheng can continue to sweep his opponents in the North American boxing arena and win several gold belts, it will be an unprecedented feat!
A true Kung Fu superstar!
Kimura Takuya looked at the crowd on the stage, his eyes flickering:

'With such ability and such huge attention, it won't be long before you can replace me, right?'

“It’s absolutely amazing!”

In the monitoring room of Fuji TV, Yukawa Momokichi was staring at the live broadcast screen and couldn't help but admire Du Sheng's powerful skills.

In recent years, Fuji TV's variety show ratings have been at the bottom of the rankings among the four major TV stations.

Apart from the popular flagship program "SMAP×SMAP", there are almost no other programs that can attract the public's attention.

The broadcast of the "K1 th Anniversary Celebration" is of great significance.

This is not only a test of Du Sheng's popularity in Japan, but also a demonstration of whether "Legend of Sword and Fairy" has a broad market prospect in Japan.

This also contains special meaning.

After all, her daughter is almost giving herself away to him, so shouldn't she keep an eye on this?
"Director, the ratings data has been updated!"

The assistant walked quickly to Yukawa Baiji's side, his face filled with irrepressible joy.

"The national ratings reached 26%!"

"what?"

Yukawa Baiji opened his eyes wide in surprise, thinking he had heard wrongly:

“Are you sure it’s 26%?”

He clearly remembers that after the premiere of "SMAP×SMAP" in the millennium, the highest ratings were only 24%.

And now, the broadcast of the "K1 th Anniversary Celebration" boxing match has actually surpassed the ace program?

"It's true, and this is the result of a competition with public television!"

The assistant nodded firmly and said excitedly:
"Among them, the highest ratings were not only when Kimura Takuya appeared, but also when Du Sheng sang "Blue Bird" and fought against Akebono!"

what does this mean?
It means that many people are paying attention to this strong man who has made his way through the Japanese boxing world!
"Good! Great!"

Yukawa Baiji nodded repeatedly, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

This also means that the drama "Legend of Sword and Fairy" that his daughter strongly promotes may become the trump card to break the ratings record.

It can even help you escape the turbulent fate of being acquired!

……

As soon as Du Sheng came out from the backstage after changing his clothes, he was immediately surrounded by media reporters waiting nearby.

In an instant, dozens of microphones gathered in front of him.

The camera flashes kept flashing, making Du Sheng a little dazzled.

In addition, reporters rushed to ask him questions as if they were in a race.

The sight of that machine gun formation was enough to give most artists a tingling sensation on their scalps.

Du Sheng was calm and unhurried. Seeing that Cao Jian was also inside, he simply stopped not far from him.

Wang Yaoyang stepped forward to maintain order:
"Can we be quiet for a moment and ask questions in turn?"

A short and thin reporter rushed to the front and asked the first question:

"Mr. Du, your easy victory over Akebono, does that mean sumo is worthless in the boxing world?"

This statement seems to be a slander.

After all, sumo is defined as Japan's national sport, but not many people like to watch it, let alone any international value it has.

“You can’t generalize.”

Du Sheng glanced at the Nanyang reporter and said:

"Akebono is fighting across disciplines. On the one hand, the rules restrict him, and on the other hand, being overweight doesn't really give you an advantage in MMA competitions."

He did not explain the reason, but when everyone reviewed the battle just now, they found that it was indeed the case.

At the very least, Akebono moves too slowly, and although his body has a lot of fat that can resist damage, his head is still vulnerable.

"Mr. Du, I heard that UFC middleweight champion 'Spider' has returned to North America and is ready to accept the challenge of defending his title."

Another white reporter couldn't wait to ask:
"Do you have the confidence to take his gold belt and become the world's number one middleweight?"

Du Sheng said with some amusement:
"I don't want to repeat this question. Trash that only has a reputation for nothing is not worthy of occupying the throne.

I'm afraid Spider is just like Iceman, a cowardly criminal who keeps dragging his feet and not accepting the challenge."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was an uproar at the scene.

Many reporters got the answers they wanted and excitedly recorded them down.

"Mr. Du, the single "Blue Bird" you sang on stage just now was very successful. Do you plan to develop in the Japanese music scene?"

A Japanese female reporter asked with some excitement.

Sony Music is very supportive. The single "Blue Bird" has been released and is being promoted.

Although it was just released the day before yesterday, the song is indeed excellent. It has already entered the top ten of the new song chart with great momentum and has also entered the top fifty on the Hot 100 Singles Chart.

With the current explosive popularity and good reviews, it is only a matter of time before it reaches the top in all aspects. Du Sheng thought about it and said:
“To be honest, I was surprised and touched that The Blue Bird made the list so quickly.

I would like to thank the fans for their enthusiastic support, and thank you all for your concern...

As for whether or not to develop in the Japanese music scene, I do have some ideas, but the details still need to be discussed with Sony.”

Even if he had no idea, he couldn't leave out the polite words at this time.

After all, fans from all over the world (except the black fans in the North American boxing world) need to be protected.

At this time, another well-informed reporter asked:
"The popular anime "Initial D" is about to be adapted into a movie. Rumor has it that you have been invited to play the leading role. Is this true?"

Du Sheng raised his eyebrows and glanced at him, then said ambiguously:
"Director Liu won the adaptation rights last year and mentioned it to everyone at the celebration party for "The Mouse Loves the Cat", but the details have not been finalized yet. You can ask him for details."

The crew of "Initial D" is currently preparing, but the crew is not complete yet, so filming will not start until June at the earliest.

Moreover, director Liu Weiqiang did not publicize it to the public, so it was a bit inappropriate for an outsider to speak first.

At this time, the Fuji TV reporter finally found an opportunity and looked at Du Sheng and said:
"Excuse me, Mr. Du, the Japanese version of the Chinese Paladin movie you starred in will be released on March 3. Is this true?"

This can also be considered as a disguised promotion for "Legend of Sword and Fairy".

After all, the East and Japan have different communication channels, and some news has not yet been fully communicated.

"Yes, the song 'Blue Bird' that I just sang on stage is one of the theme songs of 'Chinese Paladin'."

Du Sheng came to Neon mainly to promote "Chinese Paladin", so he naturally would not miss the topic:

"This drama is currently the ratings champion in the same time slot in the East, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries and regions. If you are interested..."

He is at the peak of popularity here because he easily beat the sumo king, so he will cash in as soon as possible.

In fact, the UFC champion defense challenge, "Blue Bird", "Initial D" and other works that I just answered can also be considered indirect monetization.

Only with this kind of push can there be subsequent huge purchasing and support.

After the interview, Du Sheng was still busy.

Because Liu Weiqiang had not left yet, Yukawa Sakurako also came with her husband from the original novel of "Itazura na Kiss".

According to Ma Yaowei's gossip, K1 has no successor for this ceremony, and his name has to be used, so the subsequent title endorsement also needs to be negotiated.

There are also single promotions and a music variety show to be launched...

After finally finishing part of the work, Du Sheng finally had time to take Kitagawa Keiko and Yukawa Sakurako out for dinner.

When I returned to the hotel, I found that the two girls had decorated the room while they were free.

I also bought some elegant things from comic books.

Du Sheng glanced at it casually and nodded slightly.

It seems that Yukawa Sakurako has not fallen behind in her studies these two days. She even has all kinds of rare items. She is indeed an excellent student.

She was supplementing her knowledge during this period and also stimulated Kitagawa Keiko's enthusiasm for learning.

Seeing how enthusiastic they were, Du Sheng decided not to just give them a perfunctory response and decided to show his real strength.

Use the sweeping gesture of autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves to let them understand that their fathers' barbaric behavior will require a heavy price to pay.

The next day, Du Sheng came to the studio of Fuji TV.

Participate in another popular show of the TV station "HEY!HEY!HEY!MUSIC CHAMP".

As soon as he stepped into the studio, Du Sheng noticed a mixed-race beauty with a unique temperament.

She wore a white T-shirt with a denim jacket and jeans, which was simple yet fashionable, exuding a firm and confident aura.

Even when she was just sitting quietly, she exuded a cool charm that was hard to ignore.

Goo Hara from the top girl group Kara who became popular a few years later is about 60% similar to her.

Noticing Du Sheng's gaze, Kawa Sakurako took the initiative to introduce:

"Mr. Du, this is Ms. Amuro. She is one of the famous Heisei singers in our country and a guest performer on tonight's show."

This radiant lady is Namie Amuro.

She recently released a new music album "Danger Warning", and the market response was extremely enthusiastic.

The TV show "HEY!HEY!HEY!MUSIC CHAMP" has a regular segment, which is to announce the weekly album sales rankings and invite the artists who top the list to perform on site.

For the singers, participating in this show is a joy to watch.

Because it not only has high ratings, but can also effectively promote the sales of their music works.

In last week's ranking, Namie Amuro won the top spot and was therefore invited to be the guest performer in this episode.

As for Du Sheng, he appeared on the show as a special guest.

After Yukawa Sakurako finished the introduction, Amuro Namie stood up politely and greeted Du Sheng.

She was full of curiosity about Du Sheng.

Because "HEY!HEY!HEY!MUSIC CHAMP" usually only invites internationally renowned singers or stars as special guests.

In addition, last night’s K1 th Anniversary Celebration was as popular as the Red and White Songs Festival, and the biggest focus was Du Sheng.

Therefore, she had long regarded the other party as a heavyweight star.

Driven by this curiosity, Namie Amuro did not rush to leave after finishing her own performance, but looked forward to Du Sheng's performance.

Accompanied by Yukawa Sakurako, Du Sheng had a brief conversation with the host before starting the singing session.

The first song performed was an authentic version of "June Rain".

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(End of this chapter)