The Chinese animation industry has plenty to offer especially when it comes to 3DCG, however, fans can still enjoy a lot of great Chinese 2D anime and for most of us, they had been our gateway series. For example, we get to know about Chinese anime because we’ve seen some popular titles that can compete […]
Donghua Guide: The Chinese Anime Releases in May 2021
Hey guys, I am back for another monthly guide of Chinese anime releases, and this time I will be sharing all the Chinese anime slated for release this May. Had one of my followers from Facebook told me that it’s quite convenient to publish Chinese anime releases on a monthly basis compared to the quarterly […]
WIT Studio’s Kickstarter Campaign “The Girl from the Other Side” Overview
The Girl from the Other Side, WIT Studio’s new feature-length animated project was launched as a Kickstarter campaign last March 11, 2021 and with 9 days left until its deadline on May 9, the campaign already reached over 500% growth at $139,677 from its initial goal of $27,481. “The Girl From The Other Side” Kickstarter […]
ALLEY-oop / Fei Ba! Lanqiu Chinese Sports Anime Release & Updates
It’s not Slam Dunk but we’ll definitely get a Hot Shot vibe from the new sports Chinese anime Fei Ba! Lanqiu or also known as ALLEY-oop or Fly! Basketball is slated for release on May 6, 2021. At first, I thought we are only getting the highly anticipated basketball donghua Zuo Shou Shang […]
Left Hand Layup!: Zuo Shou Shang Lan Characters’ Profile
China’s ambitious sports anime is slated for release in 2023 and that is Zuoshou Shanglan or Left Hand Layup! For some reason, it reminds me a lot of Slam Dunk and I do hope that this is just the beginning of having more sports anime or donghua from China. Initially scheduled for release in 2022, […]
Heaven Official’s Blessing / Tian Guan Ci Fu Japanese Dub Version is Coming in 2021
All the danmei (BL) fans from Japan must be excited as Tian Guan Ci Fu Japanese dub version (Tenkan Gifuku) had been announced and is slated for release in July this year. What’s even more amazing is that the voice actor of Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan – Hiroshi Kamiya was cast Xie Lian, […]
20+ Chinese Romance Manhua That You Shoujo Fans Must Check
There’s always some kind of kick when we talk about Chinese romance manhua, unlike those stories that we can find from other shoujo anime or manga. There’s the historical cliche, and the unique humor and antics that are can only be seen in Chinese manhua or donghua (Chinese anime). It’s a bit of a reflection […]
From page to screen: our top five anime based on novels
So now that the stigma has been lifted from the nerd culture and more and more people embrace the fantasy world, it’s no wonder people are interested in the Isekai Light Novels that the Japan culture has to offer. Light novels made way to many insanely popular manga and anime. Light novels are typically a […]
Fate/Stay Night: Heaven’s Feel III. Spring Song Anime Film Review
The last installment of Heaven’s Feel film trilogy was released last year amidst the Covid-19 global pandemic and while it didn’t break box office records like the Demon Slayer: The Movie – Infinity Train (another work by studio ufotable, however, it was still able to accumulate a total of 1.95 billion yen from the Japanese […]
10 Anime Like Moriarty the Patriot (Yuukoku no Moriarty) That Fans Should Watch
The Lord of Crime sure is stealing our hearts in Moriarty the Patriot anime and now that its second cour recently released as part of the Spring 2021 anime lineup, we are up for more delightful dark stories and conspiracies from the Moriarty brothers and the infamous detective Sherlock Holmes. I wouldn’t delve deeper into […]
11+ Historical Chinese Anime That Shounen Geeks Should Watch
Enjoying stories narrated from hundreds of years ago is amazing that is why historical Chinese anime or donghua had plenty of interesting titles that fall in this category. With the rich history of China that goes back thousands of years ago, paired with the wild and creative minds of modern writers, Chinese animation or donghua […]
Bilibili Spring 2021 Chinese Anime Lineup
The spring season officially rolled out both for the Japanese and Chinese animation, and we are getting a lot of amazing treats from bilibili this month. I have previously published my most anticipated Chinese anime in April 2021 and they are comprised of new and returning series that many fans are looking forward to see. […]
2021 Chinese Anime Film “Shadow Diver” Overview & Updates (Donghua FAQ)
Hey guys, it’s another time for a donghua FAQ session and we shall talk about Dragon Heart Girl: Shadow Diver – a Chinese anime movie from the 2021 lineup of bilibili. What is Shadow Diver? Shadow Diver is part of the Dragon Heart Girl 龙心少女, an IP name for the entire series that includes the […]
20+ Donghua Weibo Accounts You Should Check for Chinese Anime Updates
Hey guys, have you ever tried to check your favorite donghua Weibo accounts for the sake of finding new updates or news about it, for example, the release date of new seasons or episodes, new trailers, and posters, or what’s going on around it behind the scenes? Well, this has been the case for me […]
The Winter 2021 Anime Review – My Final Impression
The most heated anime lineup in recent years officially concluded and it is time to give my thoughts and final impression about it and thus, I hereby give you the Winter 2021 anime review from your Yu-senpai. Before I proceed, I would like to share my thoughts about the Winter 2021 anime lineup as a […]