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Donghua prestigePolitical swordplayNeo-noir wuxia

Latest Episode

Episode 16

20 min

Season 1 • Episode 16

Latest

Episode 16

Mar 10, 2022

Overview

Animation Drama Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy

During the Wu Zhou period, Wu Zetian's imperial examination system severely hindered the interests of the traditional aristocrats. They were prepared to prevent Wu Zetian from ascending the throne. The protagonist Pei Kun came to the divine city Luoyang and got entangled in the "fox demon" case as a wanted man.

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based on novel or book martial arts 3d animation conspiracy prequel spin off costume drama investigation mysterious wuxia+5 more

Meritocracy vs. aristocracyIdentity and reinventionJustice in corrupt systemsCultural revolution

Standout Aspects

Production

Stunning 3D recreation of Tang dynasty Luoyang architecture

Writing

Ma Boyong's dense historical plotting rewards close attention

Cinematography

Cinematic fight choreography rivals live-action wuxia

Best for:Solo·Binge

Heads up:Violence

Creator

Ma Boyong

First AiredDec 15, 2021

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes16

Top Cast

Ma Zhengyang

(voice)

Zhou Dong

(voice)

Jiang Guangtao

(voice)

Gao Qifan

(voice)

Wang Xiaoqian

(voice)

Zhao Mingzhou

(voice)

Chen Liyang

(voice)

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Deep Dive

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Cultural

Wu Zetian remains China's only female emperor; this series dramatizes her controversial imperial examination reforms that genuinely threatened thousand-year-old aristocratic bloodlines.

Trivia

Ma Boyong adapted his own novel and served as creative lead, making this a rare case of authorial control in Chinese animation production.

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