Fantasy

Rooted deeply in Chinese traditional culture, Xianxia literature not only unveils fantastical realms and enthralling tales of martial heroes and immortal beings but also encapsulates a unique understanding of morality, emotions, and life's essence. In an era of globalization, Xianxia literature emerges as a vital emissary of Chinese culture to the world stage. Xianxia, a genre often characterized by its fusion of mythology, martial arts, and elements of Taoist philosophy, has a rich history dating back centuries. Its origins can be traced to ancient Chinese legends and folklore, where mystical beings and celestial realms coexist alongside mortal realms. These tales, passed down through generations, served not only as entertainment but also as moral instruction, imparting wisdom and guiding principles to listeners. Central to Xianxia literature is the concept of cultivation, wherein protagonists embark on a spiritual journey to attain enlightenment, immortality, or mastery of martial arts. Through rigorous training, inner cultivation, and encounters with formidable adversaries, they transcend the limitations of mortality and ascend to higher realms of existence. This theme resonates deeply with Chinese audiences, reflecting cultural values of perseverance, self-improvement, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Furthermore, Xianxia literature embodies a profound reverence for nature and the cosmos,…

Hello hanfu lovers! Remember last year where I went to a fantasy festival dressed in Han dynasty hanfu? Of course you don't, here is the article. I did it again this year. With another hanfu from another dynasty. So every year there is this huge festival in the North of France on the 3rd weekend of September, named "Cidre et Dragon" (cider and dragon). It's in a little town on the beach, it attracts tens of thousands of visitors, merchants, and fantasy authors... and has the highest rate of costumed visitors that I know of. I've been going for 12 years now, but only recently began going in Hanfu. This is how we went last year: This year I chose a Ming dynasty style costume I made. I added a Yunjian I bought, because I just can't afford the time to do the embroideries. I also wore a wig because i cut my hair shorter this year. And here I am: You might be wondering what was that thing lying at my feet. Well, yeah, that's a dragon. What the internet calls a "fitness dragon". I saw it by chance on a online shop and googled a few videos of…

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Every year, there are numerous exquisite Chinese ancient dramas. Among them, the beautiful and elaborate costumes in Xuanhuan dramas often create breakout stars who rely on their good looks alone. In recent years, many popular actors have emerged from these productions. The just-concluded youth fantasy Xuanhuan drama "Back from the Brink" has been a hot topic since its release, with over 1 million views at its peak and an increasingly engaging viewing experience. With meticulous costume designs and adorable pet effects as well as two leads: Neo Hou and Zhou Ye, whose emotional intelligence is evident while they navigate through sweet and anguished plotlines with ease, this show not only caters to Gen Z audiences but also propelled the popularity of both 95s-born lead actors. In the series, Neo Hou (Hou Minghao) portrays thousand year dragon Tianyao with his striking appearance paired with deep love that he wholeheartedly, devotes himself to without complaint or regret despite being battered by injuries. He never blindly blames others out of hatred for what happened but rather grows stronger during his journey to find himself again, resulting in an arc made brilliant by Hou's acting skills that helped him stand out from others. During…

Wuxia (武俠), which is a type of Chinese fantasy with a lot of martial arts. It’s a lot of attractive people flying aroundwith swords using powers, and it’s amazing. What you see wuxia world in dramas, what you think is the ancient Chinese cultural ideal world is actually created within the last say a little bit over half a century in the 1950s. In this post, I am going to attempt to explain the rather complicated concept of Wuxia and Jianghu that even a lot of Chinese native people actually don't quite know about that. So if you're coming from a different cultural background and you don't speak the language it might be even more confusing for you to understand what jianghu. So first we have to understand the word Wuxia, and then the concept of Jianghu. Wuxia World in Chinese Dramas If you have been watching a lot of Chinese dramas, you may realize a large proportion of current Chinese dramas are of the period drama genre and within this genre. A large proportion is the Wuxia genre or versions that branch off from this genre or even if it's really a serious political or Romantic period drama, which…

Directed by Lu Yang, starring Huang Xuan, Wu Yue, Zhang Rongrong, Lu Fangsheng, Wang Shengdi, Jiang Qiming and others, the ancient fantasy drama "The Mutations" is currently being broadcasted. The plot is set in the Tianqi period, telling the story of a sudden outbreak of a plague on a remote island outside Ningyuan City. Chu Sijing, a member of the Jin Yi Wei, secretly investigates and becomes entangled in a series of mysterious and dangerous events. This drama combines fantasy elements with Eastern culture, creating a unique temperament and style, bringing the audience an ultimate sense of freshness. This drama is based on the historical fact of the rampant plague in the late Ming Dynasty. Through the process of investigating the truth of the typhoid fever in Ningyuan City by the Jin Yi Wei, it involves various forces such as Chu Sijing (played by Huang Xuan), Ba Yan, a official (played by Wu Yue), and Captain Angelica, a foreign ship (played by Zhang Rongrong). From Ningyuan City to Ninghai Fortress, and then to Wumo Island, as the investigation deepens, the level of danger gradually increases, and the truth and secrets behind each key character are about to be revealed. The…

Serious eyes and magnificent scenes make the audience seem to be able to be in the painting. Each painting is powerful and has an impressive presence, and the oriental fantasy narrative is integrated into the painting, which makes people excited. Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu with soaring aspirations. The unruly and uninhibited Monkey King. Tang warriors, who dressed in warrior armor and wore masks in the style of Tang Sancai pottery, guarded the tomb of Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Xu Zihui, born in Qingdao in 1996, has been in contact with comic strips, sketches and cartoons since childhood, and he has been drawing for 16 years. During his study at the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, he won numerous awards and several heavyweight awards.   Young "veteran artist" Becoming famous at a young age, most people thought he was a genius. But in fact, Xu Zihui's creation in the past few years is also a process of constant transformation. He changes in each bottleneck and doubt, and gains new life in difficulties just as in his painting. During the seven-year undergraduate and master years, the first two years are a learning process,…

At the beginning of 2024, the television series market was full of surprises, with various genres presenting innovative works. One of them, "Different Princess," which premiered on January 12th, broke the conventional impression of love-centered narratives in similar works. Through the fusion of "fantasy + mystery" elements, it firmly grasped the audience's attention with its highly recognizable and refreshing content.   Unconventional Plot in Different Princess With its fast-paced storytelling and unconventional plot, the series offers a thrilling and satisfying viewing experience. From the first six episodes, it can be seen that "Different Princess" intertwines multiple suspenseful standalone cases within the main story, and its fast-paced narrative and continuous plot twists have become the primary elements for retaining viewers. The series tells the story of the female protagonist, a web novel author, who is punished by a system and transmigrates into her own novel, becoming a supporting character who is supposed to be killed by the antagonist male lead as soon as she appears. In order to survive, the female protagonist, Hua Qing Ge, must escape for her life on her wedding night. Fortunately, with her detailed understanding of the plot, she narrowly escapes the clutches of the antagonist male…

In recent years, exciting Chinese anime productions have emerged, making great leaps in content and quality and gaining more and more recognition and love from anime fans. For example, the Wuxia anime The Legend of Qin, which is about to receive its seventh season, and the Xuanhuan anime Douluo Continent, updated to more than 200 episodes. The combination of Wuxia, Xuanhuan, and anime can be said to be perfect, with fantastic dueling images and heart-wrenching plots. Once you open the first episode, you will be immersed in it, and keep looking forward to the start of the new season. This article will list the Martial Arts and Fantasy Chinese Animation that will be released or updated in 2022. Bookmark this list, and we'll keep updating it here with exciting Chinese anime! The Degenerate-Drawing Jianghu Season 5 · 画江湖之不良人5 Also known as: Hua Jianghu: Bu Liang Ren V Period Background: Tang Dynasty Genres: Wuxia Anime, Action, Historical Aired: January 20, 2022 Episodes/Duration: 12/25min "Buliang Ren" is an officer who was engaged in detecting and catching theft in Tang Dynasty. The story of this animation is about the hidden treasure of Longquan by "Buliang Ren". In The Degenerate-Drawing Jianghu, the heroes of…

One of the questions or requests that I get most often lately is to write a video about why The Untamed cast is so popular. The Untamed is a 2019 fantasy Chinese costume drama starring Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo. It is based on the famous BL novel or Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation. The drama ran from June 27th to August 20th and I believe it's safe to say that it's one of the biggest if not the biggest hit of the year. So I will start by getting into some of the cast and characters and then I'll talk about the synopsis and then why it's so popular. 1. The Untamed Characters Xiao Zhan plays Wei Wuxian, a disciple of the Jiang sect. He wields the Suibian sword and Chenqing flute, and his specialty is demonic cultivation and the invention of new spiritual techniques. Wang Yibo plays Lan Wangji of the Gusu Lan sect. He wields the Bichen sword and the Wangji zither. Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji regard each other as soul mates. Zoey Meng plays Wen Qing, a doctor who belongs to the healing branch of the Wen sect. She is aloof but kind and is protective…

On the first day of summer, a major fantasy Xianxia drama began airing. On June 1st, "Beauty of Resilience (花戎, Hua Rong)," starring Ju Jingyi and Guo Junchen, premiered online. Since filming started in mid-2021, this drama has garnered attention from both inside and outside the industry. For Ju Jingyi's debut in a fantasy drama like, her character's intense conflicts and growth through multiple reincarnations serve as an advanced test for her acting skills which is highly anticipated by fans. Departing from its original style with light ancient elements, "Beauty of Resilience" ventures into mature genres such as fantasy Xianxia dramas. From the first six episodes aired so far, it seems that "Beauty of Resilience" has indeed found a way to stand out amidst fierce competition within this genre. Although it tells stories within grandiose settings where three realms coexist together, what stands out most prominently are themes of growth challenges, family bonds, romantic feelings, and academy life which cleverly aligns with realism for youth elements that resonate well with viewers while also creating an accessible pathway toward empathy between audiences and characters alike.   Youthful Endeavors in the Academy At the beginning of "Beauty of Resilience," Wei Zhi (played…

On July 2nd, "The Longest Promise" premiered. Directed by Jiang Jiajun and starring Xiao Zhan and Ren Min, this fantasy romantic love story captivates without the need for lengthy world-building narration. "The Longest Promise" begins with a retrospective narrative of the female lead Zhu Yan (played by Ren Min) fleeing from her wedding. It then delves into the main storyline of the male lead Ying Shi (played by Xiao Zhan), who was framed, faked his death, and left the palace during his youth. The intertwining of their growth and fate unfolds as they meet at Jiuyi Mountain's celebration. Since its debut, this drama has engrossed viewers with its lively storytelling pace, providing them with a rich blend of humor, sweetness, and heart-wrenching moments. Combined with a fresh worldview and Eastern fantastical aesthetics that enhance the audiovisual experience, "The Longest Promise" has become a focal point of discussion on social media platforms. The Eastern fantasy colors in "The Longest Promise" are not only superficial but also ingrained in its essence. Behind the immersive Eastern aesthetic ambiance lies the emotional core that shines brightly, the mortal struggle against destiny undertaken by Ying Shi and Zhu Yan illuminates their captivating bond.   Eastern…

Wuxia clothing is a fantasy martial arts garment, and also called as xianxia clothing in immortal wuxia novels. In most cases, Wuxia clothes are made specifically for filming movies and costume TV series, so there are many kinds. Martial arts clothing is based on the traditional Chinese Hanfu Version (loose fit design and is worn left over right), but it is not a simple copy. Because there are few strict textual research on historical clothes, and designers can freely design them, most of the martial arts clothes we see in the film do not exist in history. Strictly speaking, it is a kind of modern clothing. Many excellent wuxia films and ancient Chinese dramas have good appearance, kungfu movements, and dancing beauty design. They keep innovating in following the ancient culture, the background of the times, the character's personality, etc. Both fabric selection and color matching are carefully designed to ultimate beauty and strive for perfection. It can be said that wuxia clothing is exquisite modern art. So let's explore the fantastic martial arts world through these beautiful wuxia clothes. 1. Xianxia Clothing Taoist xianxia novel is a new kind of novel style in recent years. It grew out of…