Name: Swords of Legends: Age of Demons
Director: He Jia Nan
Genre: Fantasy
Released: 2020-01-28
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Zhao Tianyu, Xu Heni, Guan Chang, Wu Heng, Xiao Ai Arielle

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An ancient evil sword + a clueless demon hunter = absolute chaos. What could go wrong?

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An ancient evil sword + a clueless demon hunter = absolute chaos. What could go wrong?

Watch(KR)

Cult wuxia fever dreamBudget fantasy maximalismChaotic good energy

Overview

Fantasy

After having lived separated from the human world for 18 years, Xiang Xiao Tian finally gets the chance to roam the world and become a demon hunter. Unexpectedly he unseals the ancient sword of Li Yin, an evil demon subdued a long time ago. And thus begins the battle between the demon realm and the demon hunters, who will fight their way to obtain the mighty sword

CN Chinese

Content warning

demon based on video game parallel world sword amnesia alternate dimension demon hunter ancient sword amnesiac

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Sword designs that commit to the bit completely

Costume

Demon hunter drip that slaps harder than the plot

Best for:Streaming·Friends·Background

Heads up:Violence

Director

He Jia Nan

ReleasedJan 28, 2020

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensityhigh

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Top Cast

Zhao Tianyu

Le Wudi

Xu Heni

Xiang Xiaotian

Guan Chang

Shangguan Yuling

Wu Heng

Mojun Minli

Xiao Ai Arielle

Cat Demon Xianger

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Based on the Gujian video game series, a massive Chinese RPG franchise that blends Taoist mythology with high fantasy—this film crams roughly 40 hours of lore into 89 minutes.

Trivia

The director He Jia Nan primarily works in television; this was his theatrical debut and it shows in the breakneck pacing designed for streaming binge-watching habits.