In May, Liu Ziyu, a vocational school graduate from Yuxi in Yunnan province, released a film titled Zombie Scavenger that quickly gained massive popularity. According to KrASIA, the film surpassed 100 million views, marking a significant achievement for the emerging filmmaker.
The viral success of Zombie Scavenger led to an offer from a Hollywood producer, signaling international recognition for Liu’s work. This opportunity highlights the growing global reach of content creators from less traditional backgrounds.
For Japanese investors and markets, Liu’s breakthrough underscores the increasing influence of digital entertainment content from China, which may impact cross-border media collaborations and related equities in the region.