21 minSeason 1 • Episode 24
LatestThe frank and straightforward wandering hero, Hu Zi, and the outwardly aloof yet kind-hearted noble man, Qi Xiaoxuan, become acquainted through conflict. From mutual disdain to becoming friends like "tiger and crane," they unite with a group of partners who are "adorably naive foodies" and "smiling with a sinister heart." In the end, they uncover the royal sorcerer's conspiracy, eliminate evil, and uphold justice in the human world.
Direction
Xiaoda Huang's fight choreography rivals live-action wuxia
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn demon designs that actually look demonic
Writing
Qi Xiaoxuan's emotional constipation is comedy gold
Creator
Xiaoda Huang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'tiger and crane' pairing references traditional Chinese martial arts symbolism—tiger represents brute force, crane represents precision and grace.
Based on a manhua that ran for over a decade; the anime compresses 300+ chapters into 24 episodes, explaining the breakneck pacing.
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