✨ANIMATION (DONGHUA 动画) on VIKI✨

DONGHUA (动画) refers specifically to Chinese animation produced in PRC. DONGHUA is the Chinese equivalent of what is commonly known as ANIME (アニメ) of Japanese origin. DONGHUA describes all animated works, regardless of artistic style, of PRC origin.

✨ANIMATION (DONGHUA 动画) on VIKI✨

Over a decade ago, the unorthodox cultivator Wei Wu Xian waged war against the tyrannical Wen Clan. But now, many years after his death, his spirit is reborn into the body of a man named Mo Xuan Yu. The latter has been thrown out of his clan, and even his own family has turned on him. This led Mo Xuan Yu to essentially invite Wei Wu Xian to take control of his body – and avenge the wrongs he thinks he has suffered. But when Wei Wu Xian takes control of Mo Xuan Yu’s body, he discovers a dismembered arm – a macabre clue that could lead him on a journey of discovery.

The journey puts him back in contact with an old acquaintance named Lan Wang Ji. The duo rekindles an uneasy friendship, which often threatens to lurch from love to hate. But by each other’s side, they are strong and quick-thinking – key qualities when they are forced to do battle with evil spirits, ghosts, and demons! Together they resolve to get to the bottom of the mystery – and uncover the dark truth about the arm...and Wei Wu Xian’s death!

“The Founder of Diabolism Season 1” is a 2018 Chinese animated series that was directed by Xiong Ke and Ma Chen Di.

The Founder of Diabolism

The Untamed

Bilibili

With his exceptional business acumen, Yi Ning was considered an elite member of the modern business world. But when he is mysteriously transported to the ancient Wu Dynasty, he decides to hide his business skills to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a heroic martial arts master.&nbsp;

While attempting to pursue his grand dreams of heroism, Yi Ning quickly realizes that life in the Wu Dynasty isn’t as simple as he had imagined. Landing in this time as the son-in-law of a merchant family, Yi Ning watches his wife, Su Tan Er struggle to keep the family cloth business afloat. Knowing he can help his new family succeed, Yi Ning tries to help but soon finds himself caught up in a fierce battle between the Su family and the imperial merchants.

Doing everything he can to help his wife and her family, Yi Ning fights tirelessly against those who would see them fail. But with enemies this powerful, what chance does he have at success?

Based on the novel, "Zuo Son-in-Law" by Fen Nu de Xiang Jiao, “My Heroic Husband” is a 2023 Chinese animated series directed by Hao Chao.

My Heroic Husband

Zhui Xu Team 

Lying on the northern border of the Daiqi Kingdom, Baicheng has always been a city of great importance. So when it was attacked by the Beiyi, the Kingdom of Daiqi had no choice but to respond in kind. Sadly, the attack on Baicheng was brutal and no one walked away from the battlefield that day, save one: a young woman by the name of Tang Ying.&nbsp;

Having watched her father defend their city from the ruthless Daiqi invaders, Tang Ying’s heart was broken when she realized he would not be returning from the battle. But her heart shattered completely when she realized that his sacrifice for their city had been somehow twisted into treachery. Accused of collaborating with the enemy and branded a traitor, Tang Ying refused to accept her father’s fate and so decided to set things right.&nbsp;

Traveling to the capital city, Tang Ying is determined to clear her father’s name but when she arrives, things take an unexpected turn. Soon tangled in a web of mysteries and secrets, Tang Ying has no choice but to explore the matter further; but the deeper she delves, the more twisted things become. Will she ever find the answers she needs to set things right?

Based on the novel “She Hasn’t Been a Heroine for Many Years,” by Lan Aicao, “Since I Wasn’t the Heroine” is a 2023 Chinese animated series directed by Huang Min.

Since I Wasn’t the Heroine

Yuan Jun Tang is an unassuming college freshman. He gained a place at Minsong University – and chose the college for a special reason. A former high school senior named Zhu Zhu studies at Minsong. And Yuan Jun Tang is still besotted with her, despite the fact that she graduated from high school some time ago. He hopes going to Minsong will help draw him close to Zhu Zhu, and let him with her heart.

He moves into student accommodation. But one day, when he is on his way out to meet Zhu Zhu, he bumps into a young woman outside his building. Her name is Shiya Li, and Yuan Jun Tang eventually recognizes her as being a former member of an “idol”-style all-female pop group. He used to be a fan of the group when he was in high school. He soon learns that Shiya Li has moved into the apartment downstairs from his own accommodation. Eventually, he strikes up a friendship with her. He also befriends a girl named Ruoni Cui, whom he meets at a party. Could he find love with any of these women?

This animation was based on a South Korean web-based cartoon (webtoon) series named “Yi Doona!” (translated as “The Girl Downstairs”) by Min Song Ah.

“The Girl Downstairs” is a 2023 Chinese animated series that was directed by Dong Yi.

A college freshman finds his heart torn between a former pop star, his high school senior, and a girl he met at a party!

An unassuming college freshman student learns that the woman who lives downstairs is a former pop idol – will she steal his heart?

The Girl Downstairs

♡ The thousand faces of Love

Among the world’s professional esports players, Ye Xiu is easily one of the best. As captain of the esports team, Excellent Era, Ye Xiu has long held the reputation as being one of the world’s best players of the multiplayer online video game, “Glory”. Dubbed the “Battle God”, Ye Xiu’s career as a pro gamer was legendary. Unfortunately, like all good things, his shining career as a pro gamer came to a very abrupt end.

Forced to resign from the team he had captained for so long, Ye Xiu soon finds himself in need of other employment. Taking a job as a night-shift manager at a local internet cafe, Ye Xiu stays away from gaming for a while. But when “Glory” launches its tenth server, Ye Xiu can’t resist the urge to take the game up once again. Starting from scratch, Ye Xiu’s early in-game achievements quickly catch the attention of many of the game’s players and guilds.&nbsp;

With the entire gaming world wondering who this new player might be, Ye Xiu plays on, gathering a new team of in-game comrades eager to join him in his pursuit of glory. Playing without sponsors or a seasoned team, will Ye Xiu be able to reclaim his spot at the top of the gaming world?

Based on the web novel of the same name, written by Hu Die Lan, “The King’s Avatar Season 1” is a 2017 Chinese animated series directed by Ke Xiong.&nbsp;

The King's Avatar

🎮 The Glorious Phoenix 🎮

Having ascended to the Imperial throne of Chu State at the age of just 18, Chu Yuan is hoping for a peaceful reign. But during his first year as Emperor, a bloody rebellion threatens to break out. Unrest begins to brew at the southwestern border between Chu lands and the neighboring Xinan Kingdom. Chu Yuan prepares to intervene. But before he can do anything, the rebellion is quashed by Duan Bai Yue, the young ruler of the Xinan.

The two men form an uneasy alliance. Their relationship threatens to lurch from love to hate...to possible attraction. But as they grow more mature, some begin to worry that Duan Bai Yue could have designs on the Chu throne. When a key Chu ally is found dead, suspicion falls on Duan Bai Yue. But can the two men’s bond and pure hearts help them quell the forces of aggression – and lead them down the path of reconciliation?

This animated series was based on an illustrated novel of the same name from 2016.

“The Emperor’s Strategy” is a 2018 Chinese animated series that was directed by Gong Zhen Hua.

The Emperor's Strategy

Because I'm the Bad Guy

As an avid reader of xianxia novels, Shen Yuan is well-versed in the ways of the “immortal hero”. A true aficionado of the genre and the “Proud Immortal Demon Way” series, Shen Yuan knows exactly what path such a hero must take to fulfill his destiny. So when Shen Yuan is mysteriously transported into the world of the series, he knows exactly what he must do as the story’s new hero.

Unfortunately, Shen Yuan isn’t the story’s hero, but rather the hero’s scumbag master, Chen Qing Qiu, who is destined to suffer a humiliating defeat at the hands of his disciple, Luo Bing He. Determined to do whatever it takes to change his fate, Shen Yuan tries to find a way to change the story. The only problem is, all of his actions are monitored by The System, a monitoring program designed to keep him from derailing the story’s plot. Unable to act in any manner that falls too far outside the confines of his character, most of Shen Yuan’s attempts to befriend his disciple are blocked by The System

Despite The System’s best efforts to thwart him, Shen Yuan is determined to find ways to stay on Bing He’s good side. Will Shen Yuan succeed in his attempts to circumvent The System and step outside his predestined role as the scumbag master, or will his attempts to force his happy ending end in utter failure?

Adapted from the novel “Scum Villain's Self-Saving System” by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, “Scumbag System” is a 2020 Chinese animated series directed by Zhang Hai Dong.&nbsp;

Scumbag System

The Spirit Stream Sect is one of four groups of immortal beings that co-exist in the region of the Heaven Span River. One of its most powerful members is the Fragrant Cloud Peak Master Li Qing Hao. The master one promised a benefactor that if one of his descendants could scale a high mountain and hold aloft a stick of black incense, he would accept this person as a disciple. Many years later, one of these descendants emerges, namely Bai Xiao Chun. This young orphan is cowardly, and fears death among all else – and dreams of becoming immortal so he will never need to die.

Although he fails to complete Li Qing Hao’s challenge, the master admires Bai Xiao Chun’s empathy for the poor villagers who raised him, and accepts the young man as a disciple. The problem is, Bai Xiao Chun doesn’t seem to have what it takes to become a master cultivator. Even though he does possess martial arts skills, he prefers to avoid conflict by whatever means possible. He is not afraid to flatter his opponents or beg them not to fight. The road to immorality is long, and will require Bai Xiao Chun to learn much about herbs healing, and magic. But something deep within him is constantly driving him on – helping him inch ever closer to his dream!

This animation was based on a hit novel of the same name by Er Gen.

“A Will Eternal” is a 2020-2021 Chinese animated series.

A Will Eternal

🌌Eternal Team☄️

Ye Jia Yao is a young, modern celebrity cook who loves Chinese food. She dreams of becoming the most famous chef in the land. But while she is experimenting with a recipe, something goes terribly wrong and she is catapulted back in time to Imperial China. She finds she has woken up in the body of a magistrate’s daughter and that her name is now Ye Jin Xuan. Mere moments after she has come to terms with this, bandits descend on her village and kidnap her.

She comes face to face with the dashing Xia Chun Yu, the Marquis of the Jing An. Although he appears to be another bandit, he actually has a secret identity. A plot has been hatched to overthrow the Emperor and Xia Chun Yu appears keen to investigate. Ye Jin Xuan begins to form an uneasy alliance with Xia Chun Yu, as she starts to dream of heading to a big city to become a big-name chef. Will her dreams come true?

This animation is an adaptation of a hit Chinese web novel of the same name by Zi Yi. The novel also spawned a hit 2018 drama series named “Cinderella Chef.”

“Cinderella Chef Season 1” is a 2018-2019 Chinese animation series that was directed by Ni Jia Fei.

Cinderella Chef

🥢Cooking with Love💞 Team

To casual observers, Tao Yao appears to be nothing more than an ordinary young girl. In fact, she is anything but. Tao Yao is actually a spirit healer. And her goal is not to treat people, but animals, monsters, and spirits who have found themselves in precarious situations. She travels around in search of those who need her help, lending her help to everyone from fox demons to werewolves!

But she is not alone in her quest. She has also been joined by a diminutive monk named Mo Ya. This monk cannot grow taller: His growth has been stunted. But after Tao Yao saved him, he became her loyal sidekick – ready to help her to the best of her abilities. This duo is soon joined by a fox named Gun Gun. And the final member of the group is perhaps the most mysterious – Liu Gon Zi, a snake demon who has taken control of a man’s body. The demon wants to use Mo Ya to his own ends. But Tao Yao convinces him to help her complete her missions first. He agrees, and this allows her to make use of his abilities. Will this motley crew help rescue the spirits and monsters who need Tao Yao’s help?

“Fairies Albums Season 1” is a 2020 Chinese animated series that was directed by Dong Yi.

Fairies Albums

📿The Healer Team🎏

Eighteen years ago, the martial artist Jiang Feng rejected the love of Yaoyue, an arrogant, albeit beautiful, sister of Yihua Palace. Having fallen in love with Yaoyue’s servant, Hua Yuenu, Jiang Feng brought the wrath of the scorned Yaoyue heavily upon them both. Recognizing the danger they were in, Jiang Feng and Hua Yuenu fled Yihua Palace, but as head of the deadliest martial arts clan in the world, Yaoyue had no trouble hunting them down.

Though neither Jiang Feng nor Hua Yuen survived their encounter with Yaoyue, their twin sons did. Refusing to forgive Jiang Feng for rejecting her, Yaoyue vows to have her revenge by forcing his sons to destroy each other. Adopting one of the twins as her own, Yao Yue trains Hua Wu Que in the ways of the Yihua Palace while the other twin, Xiao Yu Er, is taken in by a group of notorious criminals known as the Ten Great Villains and raised as one of their own. While Hua Wu Que grows into a refined gentleman and expert martial artist, Xiao Yu Er becomes a master of theft and deception.

With Yaoyue controlling their fate, it’s only a matter of time before the estranged brothers meet and are forced to fight. Facing-off time and time again, which of these legendary twins will ultimately prove victorious?

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Gu Long, “Legendary Twins” is a 2022 Chinese animated series directed by Peng Qing Zheng.

Legendary Twins

The Legendary Twins Team

Some time ago, Mo Fan, an ordinary ninth-grader fell asleep wearing a strange pendant. When he awoke, he found himself in a world where magic was taught in place of science at school. Magicians are very important in this world, as they are Mo Fan’s hometown’s only defense against fierce monsters who lurk in forests and sometimes venture into town… He managed to gain a place at a magic high school, and tried to capture the power of two magical elements.

But now, having defeated a fearsome opponent, Mo Fan has won the opportunity to train at a sacred spring. Legend has it that magicians training at the spring can augment their powers – and become master spell-weavers! But his plans are thrown into turmoil when the monsters launch a fresh assault on the town – just as an evil order of magicians hatches a wicked plan of its own. Their appearance could threaten the safety of the spring. Can Mo Fan save the spring from danger?

This series is the sequel to the 2016 animation “Full-Time Magister Season 1.”

“Full-Time Magister Season 2” is a 2017 Chinese animated series.

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