Chapter 123: The Teaser Knife Incident
**Chapter 123: The Teaser Knife Incident
David's voice actor, one of the most popular male voice actors in the Republic's animation industry, is not just a voice actor but also a well-known 二次元 singer. His portrayal of David was youthful and gentle, making the final dialogue in the teaser incredibly emotional.
"Damn it!"
Fan Siwei, remembering the tragic ending of *Edgerunners*, was deeply affected.
The fans' comments reflected their struggle with the tear-jerking lines:
"I have no grudges or animosity with you. Why are you doing this to me?"
"It's just a comic, isn't it? 😎"
"Don't bring sunglasses! Take them off!"
"Reveal… the curtain!"
"😎→😭"
"Jiao Xian's voice work for David is amazing. Tears just came rolling down."
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But the teaser wasn't over yet.
The screen lit up with Lucy in a spacesuit standing on the moon's surface. Then came...
"How amazing!"
David, who had previously appeared as a small figure without cybernetic modifications, joyfully turned to Lucy and laughed, raising his arms.
In the animation, Lucy smiled back at the radiant David under the sunlight.
But then...
The narrator's final line struck:
"*Edgerunners*! Coming soon!"
This moment shattered the fans' tear ducts. Many who had read the manga had already been reduced to tears even without seeing David's final disappearance.
This scene was particularly heart-wrenching. Gu Qianli couldn't help but choke up after watching the teaser.
This segment was the most gut-wrenching part of the teaser.
In reality, the last scene wasn't initially produced by the animation team. However, after Lin Qingshan decided to release a teaser, he suggested that the team create this half of the final scene to include in the teaser.
The final scene of David's disappearance remained a mystery, intended to intrigue audiences and draw in viewers who hadn't seen the *Edgerunners* anime.
For those who had read the manga, the suspense about whether David really survived and went to the moon was evident.
The comment section reflected the usual practice of enticing new viewers:
"Heard *Edgerunners* is very tragic?"
A newcomer stumbled into the comments asking about it.
Replies quickly came in, "No way! *Edgerunners* has a great plot! Very exciting!"
"Yeah! It's thrilling, trust me. The protagonist starts from nothing and rises to the top!"
"Also, he meets a beautiful, loving wife, a reliable big brother, a gentle sister-in-law, and a cute, infatuated loli!"
"Can't you see how exciting this teaser is? So, come watch *Edgerunners*! It'll definitely blow your mind!"
…
Curiosity piqued, the newcomer decided to check out the *Edgerunners* manga.
After reading, the newcomer was stunned and dejected, thinking, "Is this supposed to be exciting?"
The story's harshness was undeniable. The manga was truly brutal, with Lin Qingshan showing no mercy. However, the newcomer ended up recommending *Edgerunners* to others, calling it the best manga of the year.
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Alongside the teaser, *Edgerunners* released two different versions of the theme song. One was a melancholic tune, "I Really Want To Stay At Your House," which, though fitting as a background track, didn't have the same impact as a theme song in the Republic.
But for international versions, it served as an insert song, particularly used in the scenes of David's death and moon journey.
The fans, however, had mixed feelings about it.
"This song... is okay, I guess."
"Why isn't it in Chinese? This English song isn't that great."
"The English version is fine, though."
[Translator: sauron]
"I prefer the Chinese theme song."
"Chinese theme song forever! Go listen!"
Soon, fans turned their attention to the Chinese theme song—"If the Voice Is Not Remembered," sung by David's voice actor, Jiao Xian.
Given his dual role as both voice actor and singer, this was expected.
"If my voice is remembered...
The nervous joy and bitterness when I call your name..."
...
"Day by day, year after year...
Every turn feels like the first time..."
...
"Lights urge me to leave...
Heartfire lights up this farewell...
A window remains in my heart...
Moonlight casts long shadows..."
...
"The garden of the heart is barren...
Counting down the warmth...
Vows always greedily clutching at straw...
Moonlight cools the tears...
Love and hate are worlds apart, we're both wounded...
Yet dreams remain intact, unforgotten..."
...
"Departed youth...
Dusty and weary, a letter is like a face..."
After listening to "If the Voice Is Not Remembered," and reflecting on the lyrics alongside the *Edgerunners* storyline...
Fans were once again moved to tears.
The lyrics perfectly captured the emotional depth between David and Lucy, with references to moonlight, unforgotten love, and a departing youth, evoking a profound sense of sorrow akin to Su Shi's *Jiangchengzi*.
The song's effectiveness in evoking tears and enhancing the anime's emotional impact was evident, leading to renewed excitement and discussions about *Edgerunners*.
Both the anime and "If the Voice Is Not Remembered" soon trended on Chinese social media. Some listeners, moved by the song, became intrigued and began reading the manga.
(End of Chapter)