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Top 10 donghua for beginners

1. 1Link Click时光代理人 · 2021A moving thriller about two friends who step into photographs to relive the past. Short, intense and with no prerequisites.Watch guide
2. 2Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation魔道祖师 · 2018The ideal gateway to xianxia and danmei: an investigation, an unforgettable duo and three short seasons.Watch guide
3. 3Lord of Mysteries诡秘之主 · 2025A steampunk, Lovecraftian world of rare richness, carefully adapted. Perfect for anyone who does not like sects and mountains.Watch guide
4. 4The Legend of Luo Xiaohei罗小黑战记 · 2011A little cat spirit, superb 2D animation and lots of heart. Great for families, starting with the 2019 film.Watch guide
5. 5Fog Hill of Five Elements雾山五行 · 2020Only a handful of episodes, but some of the most impressive ink-style animation in donghua.Watch guide
6. 6Heaven Official's Blessing天官赐福 · 2020A fallen god, a ghost king and supernatural investigations, in strikingly beautiful 2D.Watch guide
7. 7The Daily Life of the Immortal King仙王的日常生活 · 2020A light comedy about an overpowered high schooler who just wants a normal life. Ideal for unwinding.Watch guide
8. 8The Outcast一人之下 · 2016Urban action, humour and Taoist mythology, in present-day China.Watch guide
9. 9A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality凡人修仙传 · 2020Classic xianxia at its best, with a cautious, realistic hero. Longer, but the best introduction to the genre.Watch guide
10. 10Sword of Coming剑来 · 2024A poetic coming-of-age story, with animation inspired by traditional painting.Watch guide
11. 11Scissor Seven刺客伍六七 · 2018Short episodes, absurd humour and an adorable hero: the ideal entry point, before a darker turn.Watch guide
12. 12The King's Avatar全职高手 · 2017No cultivation, just esports: a gaming genius, an internet café and a team to build. Easy to get into.Watch guide
13. 13Yao: Chinese Folktales中国奇谭 · 2023Standalone short films, each in a different style: the best showcase of Chinese auteur animation.Watch guide