imaginative netizens have recently coined a new term: durian drama .
, as the name implies, is a drama that doesn't look great, but actually makes people feel good.
and the drama that prompted netizens to create this new word is the live-action version of "Soul of Chess" starring Hu Xianxu and Zhang Chao.
The play is adapted from a Japanese manga of the same name written by Yumi Horita and drawn by Takeshi Obata. When the original manga of
was serialized, it directly set off a wave of Go craze in the real world of Japan, and it is a landmark work in the history of Japanese manga.
The anime of the same name launched by Japanese TV station many years ago is also well received.
, whether it is manga or anime, is a classic that cannot be shaken in the hearts of a generation. The director
chose to remake this work, which is not unbelievable.
has many failed domestic comic remakes before. Many people were not very optimistic when they learned that the live-action version of "Soul of the Game" was going to be released. What's worse is that in order to get close to the comic image, one of the protagonists in the play, Qi Sheng Chu Ying, designed a makeup that is difficult for ordinary people to control. 's pale powder foundation and thick purple eye shadow make the eyes really spicy. The comparison between
and the manga image of the manga prototype Fujiwara Sayu is even more tragic. Not the original party has to be dissuaded by this scary makeup.
Fortunately, the script is online, and since it was broadcast, word of mouth is gradually picking up. The original work of
is a Japanese manga. To be adapted into a drama, some changes are bound to be made, but at present, these changes are acceptable.
The protagonist Shi Shi is a naughty elementary school student. In order to buy a new four-wheel drive, he wants to steal grandpa's old things to sell money.
flipped to an old chess board and unexpectedly awakened the spirit of chess, Chu Ying.
Chu Ying was originally a Nanliang chess sage. When he was playing against others, he was framed and cheated by a traitor and was despised by the emperor.
In grief and anger, he held the chessboard and wanted to throw himself in water, but accidentally crossed the space on the chessboard.
Although he has turned into a soul, he is still obsessed with pursuing the legendary "hand of the god".
In thousands of years, he has met two people who can see him.
is a Qing dynasty Bai Ziqiu. He also loves Go and is willing to help Chu Ying realize his long-cherished wish. Unfortunately, the day failed. He died of illness on the eve of the current Go master.
Another person is Xiaoguang of modern society.
As a spirit body, Chu Ying can only use Xiaoguang's hand to play chess.
Xiaoguang is not interested in Go at all, but can't stand Chu Ying's entanglement, so he randomly finds a chess hall to let Chu Ying vent his addiction.
In the chess hall, he met the genius boy Yu Liang from a family of Go, and under the guidance of Chu Ying, he completely abused him.
Xiaoliang, who has never been hit like this before, has since regarded Xiaoguang as a lifelong opponent.
later, Chu Ying and Xiaoguang teamed up to achieve several victories, but Xiaoguang was unwilling to be his chess puppet, and gave him a temper to vent his dissatisfaction.
Chu Ying didn't want to be difficult for others, and since then disappeared from Xiaoguang's life.
After six years, to help his friends win the activity classroom of the Go club, Xiaoguang regained his attention to Go and began to like this competitive activity.
At his call, Chu Ying reappeared. Although
failed to fight for the classroom in the end, Xiaoguang still founded the Go Club with his friends.
In the process of studying chess together, he really fell in love with Go and dreamed of becoming a professional chess player. Xiao Liang, who has returned from studying in South Korea, is also looking forward to playing against him again,
.
's passionate adventure about Go is about to start again.
On the whole, although the version of the drama has been changed a lot, they are all carried out on the basis of respecting the original and retaining the main story line, without losing the essence of the original version.
Naughty but responsible Xiaoguang, persistently strict and unexpectedly cute Chu Ying, rigorous and serious Xiao Liang, these characters have been well restored (except for Chu Ying's makeup).
adapts "The Soul of Chess". The most feared thing is to change it into an upgraded streamlined drama where the protagonist can reach the pinnacle of life with gold fingers. This completely runs counter to the spirit of the original.
Fortunately, I met a good team who is willing to respect the original work. Xiaoguang in
is the same as in the comics. After becoming interested in Go, he no longer depends on Chu Ying as a powerful plug-in to win.
Of course he wants to win, but what he wants is to win with his own chess power, 's .
Even before this, he will always fail, and he will not change his original intention.
The live-action version of "Soul of the Game" captures and restores the core of the original second, passionate and affectionate . The arrangement of the Go game scene is also careful enough, and professionals are invited for guidance.
has neither turned into a rookie counterattack upgrade drama with a hollow core, nor a boring Go knowledge popular science column. As a remake of
, it is not perfect, and there are still shortcomings in details, but it can still be regarded as a more successful localized comic. Don’t judge it because of preconceived bias. death penalty.
