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Donghua, decoded profile by profile
Worlds, characters and clear bearings to explore Chinese animation, from fantastical xianxia to historical wuxia.
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斗罗大陆Soul Land
2018
The xianxia epic that conquered Tencent Video
Adapted from Tang Jia San's bestselling novel, Soul Land (斗罗大陆, Douluo Dalu) follows Tang San, a disciple of the Tang Sect reincarnated on the Douluo Continent, a world where fighters tame ancestral spirits to forge their power.
Donghua at a glance
Origin of the term
"Donghua" (动画) literally means animated drawing: the term covers any Chinese animation production, across every style — from traditional 2D to contemporary 3D.
Key platforms
Tencent Video, iQIYI, Bilibili and Youku fund and distribute most series, alongside studios such as Tencent Penguin Pictures or Haoliners.
A growing industry
Driven by 3D production and an increasingly international audience, Chinese animation keeps gaining ground beyond its borders every year.
The hub's palette
Explore by genre
Nine families to find your way around the donghua universe — every catalog entry will be classified against these codes.
Xianxia
Immortal cultivation, sects and the quest for spiritual ascension.
Wuxia
Martial arts, chivalry and revenge set in ancient China.
Xuanhuan
Boundless original fantasy, often inspired by video games.
Historical
Dynasties, imperial courts and period reenactments.
Action
Choreographed fights and breathless pacing take center stage.
Romance
Romantic storylines, often woven into another genre.
Comedy
Light tone and gags, sometimes offsetting a more serious plot.
Adventure
Journeys, exploration and a steady rise in power.
Fantasy
Imaginary worlds, creatures and magic with no fixed historical setting.
Mystery
Investigations, secrets and occult forces to uncover behind every plot.
Roadmap
What's next for the hub
Today
The catalog opens with Soul Land, the editorial foundation and profile template for what follows.
Coming up
New detailed profiles will keep expanding the catalog, classified across the hub's nine genres.
Later
Series comparisons, streaming news and beginner-friendly bearings.