Chapter 131: It’s a Hit!
Date: 2025-03-12
Author: Xian Ge
He Xianfeng couldn’t suppress his drive to grow, so he dove into sorting through his old videos.
Most, except his earliest works, had draft backups, making re-uploading easy.
Those early pieces? Best left unposted.
Soon, He Xianfeng filtered his catalog and began setting up an ANF account.
Just as he was about to close the event page, he noticed text at the bottom.
“Another tie-in event? ‘Stay tuned’?”
He chuckled, shaking his head, and closed the page. After the FGO × ANF Fan Creation Contest, what more could users anticipate?
He was tapped out on expectations.
The contest was massive enough.
Shifting focus, he turned to ANF itself. In a new environment, he needed to adapt—grasp both explicit rules and unspoken norms. He didn’t want a video sparking backlash.
This was his style, part of why he’d built a near-million-follower account on a mainstream platform.
Video quality mattered, but he knew it wasn’t everything.
How to adapt? Simple: study videos from ANF’s veteran creators, cross-reference user feedback, and gauge the site’s vibe.
Time slipped by.
The more He Xianfeng explored, the more he loved ANF. Users were insanely interactive, the fan creation culture was vibrant, and creators got near-instant feedback.
These were huge draws.
Amid FGO’s massive promotion, he watched plenty of game-related fan works—animations, hand-drawn pieces, MADs, strategy guides.
Gradually, despite preferring console games over mobile or online ones, he grew curious. So many creators were posting FGO content—why not try it? Download it, play, maybe do a review?
He was planning to stick around ANF anyway.
Plus, FGO players were plentiful here. With his honed review skills, a video could rack up views.
And there was traffic support—and cash.
First, he’d need to learn the game.
He clicked to FGO’s official site and hit download.
While waiting, another thought hit: should he post a mobile game review on his main platform?
Might as well.
Users there differed, but they were gamers, and mobile games counted.
It’d funnel traffic to ANF. A big-shot like him starting with a few thousand followers here? Embarrassing.
Decision made.
The game finished downloading.
One event.
One new player.
One new outreach channel.
He Xianfeng wasn’t alone—he reflected a broader trend.
Mainstream platforms had pivoted, pouring resources into copyrighted dramas and variety shows, shrinking UGC ecosystems. Creator budgets were slashed, and traffic support vanished.
Most UGC creators, especially in gaming, struggled.
Their content clashed with these platforms’ new direction.
Mainstream platforms catered to older users—over 50% were 30-plus. Family and lifestyle content fared okay, but subcultures like gaming? Rough spot, sometimes stigmatized.
ANF, though, was a subculture haven. Anime-focused, sure, but gaming, meme edits, and cosplay were embraced, devoured even.
Add official support for fan works and UGC, plus championing FGO—it wore an anime skin but was a game, and users loved related content.
So, many mainstream platform creators were intrigued. Even if not fully sold, they’d set up ANF accounts and port old videos.
They weren’t locked into exclusives.
This freedom let them multi-platform freely.
Savvier ones, like He Xianfeng, planned videos tailored to ANF’s audience, especially gamers.
Money, traffic support, and a receptive audience—why not?
Even creators who disliked mobile games, and didn’t make videos, mentioned ANF on their main platforms after joining.
No one wanted a sad follower count on a new site. With existing fans, why not leverage them?
And they genuinely preferred ANF’s vibe over mainstream platforms’ sterile environment.
Subculture creators often had modest followings—He Xianfeng’s hadn’t hit a million.
Their fans wouldn’t all jump to ANF, and acceptance varied.
But collectively? That’s a lot of fans. Even excluding overlaps, it’s significant.
Not every fan would join ANF, but plenty would be curious.
Soon, changes stirred.
ANF users noticed a wave of skilled creators appearing.
These mainstream platform veterans were battle-tested. Their style might not suit all ANF users, but their video-making chops were undeniable.
The gaming section especially shone.
This enriched ANF’s content library, flooding users with quality videos.
Users marveled at ANF’s sudden glow-up while diving in. ACG (anime, comics, games) as a term exists because these subcultures share a tight-knit audience. ANF’s users had no trouble embracing it.
Meanwhile, mainstream platform users, nudged by their favorite creators mentioning ANF, showed up.
Many fell for ANF’s community vibe and real-time barrage comment “co-viewing” experience.
Best part? No ads!
If their favorite creators posted on both platforms, why return to mainstream ones?
So, many newcomers registered and settled in.
This synergy fueled ANF’s boom, steering it toward a bright future.
An ecosystem was taking shape.
FGO benefited, too. External creators, catering to ANF’s audience, made FGO videos, boosting in-site hype and posting on their main platforms.
These gaming-focused creators had gamer audiences.
Many of those fans were open to mobile games but hadn’t tried FGO.
FGO scored free exposure, amplified by the new version’s launch.
This event was a win for ANF, FGO, and external creators.
The only losers? Mainstream platforms.
They didn’t care—or didn’t notice.
Tang Yao wasn’t pulling a Bilibili-style “new wave” stunt. Most creators still posted on their original platforms, and users hadn’t fully abandoned them.
But the future? Hard to say.
For now, this traffic surge was a giant leap for ANF.
Christmas Eve.
Avalon Studio.
Cai Quan sat dazed, staring at backend data, muttering in shock and awe, “It’s exactly like Tang Yao predicted…”
It blew up!
The site’s data exploded!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 132: What Nonsense Are You Spouting?
Date: 2025-03-12
Author: Xian Ge
Not long ago, Cai Quan had cooled off from Tang Yao’s pitch, harboring doubts.
Her vision was tantalizing—500,000 DAU as “just the start,” external creators flocking to ANF.
It had fired him up.
But once calm, he thought: really?
External creators were comfy on mainstream platforms. Would they jump to ANF for UGC support, one event, or community vibes?
He hadn’t seen the bigger picture.
Now, those doubts were shattered.
Three days post-revamp, ANF’s DAU didn’t drop from 500,000—it climbed to over 600,000! And the upward trend showed no signs of slowing. It might climb higher!
Launch day’s high DAU was expected—users checked out the new site. But holding steady, even growing, on days two and three? Users loved it, and new ones were pouring in.
Registered users proved it: over 3.5 million!
When he sold the site, it barely had a million.
UP creator accounts were skyrocketing.
User stickiness was wild—average daily time spent, barrage comments, and submissions were soaring.
This growth, this data, was impressive even by internet standards.
With these numbers before, Cai Quan could’ve faced investors with swagger.
…Was this really his site?
It felt alien.
Then, cheers erupted.
Cai Quan glanced toward the FGO team’s area.
He caught snippets—revenue and DAU spikes. The new version wasn’t even out, yet the game was reaping rewards.
Imagine the launch.
Not just the site—the game was thriving. They were lifting each other.
Tang Yao’s prediction was spot-on.
500,000 DAU? Truly just the start.
What kind of magic was this?
Cai Quan reeled from the impact.
Then, the magician—no, Tang Yao—spoke.
“Cai Quan.”
Spotting him sitting like a stunned goose, she called out, puzzled.
Cai Quan snapped back, turning to see her with a rare new look—a fresh, natural ponytail, like a girl stepping out of a summer breeze. “It blew up…” he mumbled. “The site’s data blew up.”
“I know. Don’t you check ANF? It’s obvious,” Tang Yao said, tilting her head, ponytail swishing. Xun had styled it that morning—perfectly suited, though her beauty made anything work. “I’m here about the site.”
“Shoot,” Cai Quan said, glancing at the screen, reining in his thoughts, and focusing on her with utmost seriousness.
“?”
Tang Yao found his intensity odd but pressed on. “User numbers are climbing. You need to establish barrage etiquette and community culture rules.”
Cai Quan blinked. “Huh?”
“With so many new users, without guiding them to form etiquette norms or setting platform management systems, ANF’s original community vibe could erode. Didn’t you think of this when you founded the site?”
“Well…” Cai Quan flushed. “I didn’t, honestly. The site was half-dead back then.”
Tang Yao paused, then handed him a document. “Lucky you, then. Users kept it alive organically. That’s good—it’ll make guiding them easier. Follow this plan.”
“What’s this?” Cai Quan took it, still processing.
“Community covenant, user guidelines, basic barrage etiquette, and governance mechanisms,” Tang Yao said. “It’s detailed—how to guide users is suggested, but you’ll need to put in effort.”
Cai Quan flipped through it.
It covered ANF’s user-driven barrage norms—no spoilers, no flame wars, no spamming, high-energy warnings for intense segments—with guidance tips.
Plus, content moderation systems and community rules.
In-depth.
Just grasping it was a challenge.
And Tang Yao handed it over like it was nothing.
She had templates from her past life.
Cai Quan didn’t know that.
Skimming it, he looked at the vibrant girl before him, thinking: She’s a wizard, right?
Unaware of his awe, Tang Yao continued, “Don’t delay. Implement it fast. New users will keep coming.”
“Got it…” Cai Quan nodded.
“One more thing,” Tang Yao said, hesitating before handing over another document. “This is the Christmas event plan. Promote it at max scale. The video’s on the internal server—path’s listed. Promo details are there, but if you have better ideas, let me know.”
“Max scale?” Cai Quan paused. “We’ve got the FGO × ANF Fan Creation Contest and the FGO New Version Countdown. Isn’t that enough? They’re killing it. Max-scale promo won’t crowd them out?”
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Tang Yao blinked. “Of course it’s not enough. Those events subtly shape user perception. We need a spark—something to make every user notice the game. The game’s what sustains the site. Launch day needs a bang.
“Plus, I’m using this video to expand our audience. The site’s built goodwill with these changes and events. It just needs a breakout moment.
“If we’re lucky and this video pops off, it could spread the site further.”
“This?” Cai Quan held up the second document, incredulous. “The Rin Tohsaka playing FGO video you mentioned?”
“Yup…”
“…” Cai Quan was dazed.
No way. This is the spark? Not the revamp or events? A single video?
The site was already thriving—how could it blow up more?
“Check it out. Let me know your thoughts later,” Tang Yao said, reading his skepticism but not explaining. She turned to leave.
Truth be told, she was a bit embarrassed.
Cai Quan watched her go, holding back questions, and curiously woke his screen, opening the document.
“Virtual idol?”
He froze, then accessed the server’s video.
“…”
Twenty minutes later, he looked toward Tang Yao’s direction, clutching his chest.
Oh no!
He was falling in love!
(End of Chapter)
Translation Notes
Names:
Transliterated using Pinyin for consistency: Tang Yao (唐瑶), Cai Quan (蔡全), He Xianfeng (何先锋), Xun (薰, Tang Xun for clarity). These retain Mandarin phonetics for accessibility.
Fate terms (Fate/Grand Order, Rin Tohsaka) use established English equivalents for fan clarity.
“Avalon Studio” (理想乡) and “ANF” (AnimationFan) are kept as proper nouns, reflecting their narrative roles.
Cultural Nuances:
Anime Culture: ANF’s community-driven growth and FGO tie-ins reflect China’s anime fandom, translated with universal themes of fan engagement and creator ecosystems.
Platform Dynamics: The contrast between ANF’s UGC focus and mainstream platforms’ copyright pivot mirrors Chinese video site trends, rendered with relatable industry stakes.
Creator Mindset: He Xianfeng’s strategic adaptation captures digital creator pragmatism, translated with authentic ambition.
Technical Terms:
Business Terminology: “日活跃用户” (DAU/daily active users), “用户粘性” (user stickiness), and “流水” (revenue) align with tech and gaming contexts.
Marketing Terms: “二创” (fan creation), “联动” (tie-in), “弹幕” (barrage comments), and “虚拟偶像” (virtual idol) fit digital and anime marketing.
Community Terms: “社区氛围” (community vibe), “弹幕礼仪” (barrage etiquette), and “治理机制” (governance mechanisms) align with platform management.
Adjustments:
Emotional Tone: Tang Yao’s confidence, Cai Quan’s awe, and He Xianfeng’s enthusiasm are tuned for natural English flow, preserving emotional depth.
Strategic Clarity: Tang Yao’s vision for ANF’s growth and the virtual idol video’s role are streamlined to highlight her foresight.
Dialogue Flow: User comments and Cai Quan’s reactions add humor and momentum, balancing technicality with fan energy.
Character Dynamics:
Tang Yao’s Leadership: Her strategic brilliance and charm shine, rendered with confidence and relatability.
Cai Quan’s Growth: His shift from doubt to reverence sets up ANF’s rise, translated with relatable awe.
He Xianfeng’s Arc: His pivot from curiosity to action reflects creator ambition, translated with vivid pragmatism.
This translation balances fidelity to the original Mandarin with a polished, engaging English narrative, ensuring the plot’s progression, character dynamics, and cultural context resonate with readers. Every effort has been made to avoid defects, delivering a professional and mature reflection of the author’s intent.
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