The majority of Weebs/ Otaku are familiar with Japanese anime and pay less attention to other genres. Little did they know that the Chinese are also killing it with their groundbreaking storyline and animation.
Here we’ll be looking at the top 11 Chinese anime with good animation. Without further ado, let’s get right into it.
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CHINESE ANIME WITH HIGH-QUALITY ANIMATION
11. My Cultivator Girlfriend
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
10/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
26/40 |
Most of the time, it’s always a combination of cultivation and action, but this donghua sets things differently and gives us a combination of cultivation and romance. Now, that’s the type of change I like to see.
Just as the title implies, the story’s main plot is based on our protagonist’s girlfriend, who is a cultivator.
In a world where no one feels safe, where the powerful prey on the helpless. We follow Hero Ma, a security guard who embarks on a voyage into the world of cultivation after rescuing a girl cultivator – taking us on a spiritual/ romantic adventure.
10. Memory of Chang'an
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
11/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
27/40 |
There’s always something distinctive about Chinese historical anime featuring romance as the central plot.
Memory of Chang’an is a lighthearted slice-of-life romance story about Princess Ming Yue and Prince Li Qiang, who are forced to marry in order to keep the peace in their respective kingdoms.
Like every typical arranged marriage, they usually don’t like each other at first but eventually do with some plot twist. It’s no different here, although the plot is a little more surprising, which adds to the story’s intrigue.
9. Heaven Official's Blessing
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
14/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
30/40 |
This donghua is surely popular for a lot of things. It made headlines as the first donghua to air on Funimation, and it also pioneered LGBTQ representation in Chinese media. Available on Netflix, Funimation and even Youtube. You don’t want to miss this!
HOB is a fantasy-adventure-romance Chinese anime that tells the story of a god who returns to the heavens after already being banished twice before. The plot might appear straightforward, but it isn’t.
8. Rakshasa Street
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
14/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
30/40 |
In a world where spirits and humans co-exist, not all humans can enter Requiem street – only humans with guardian spirits can enter.
Our protagonist, Xia Ling, is a regular college graduate looking for a job; however, a meeting by chance changes her life drastically as she accidentally enters Requiem street. How is she going to survive in this world full of evil spirits?
One of the characteristics that distinguish this donghua is the combination of 2D and 3D animation. Although I think it’s fantastic, but not quite there yet; there’s still some work to be done.
7. Immemorial Love For You
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
30/40 |
This donghua tells the story of a lovely make-up artist and a good-for-nothing guy who happens to be an alien and has been waiting for her for over 2500 years.
This donghua is quite popular for its plot and animation. You should absolutely add it to your watch list if you haven’t watched it yet.
6. Spiritpact
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
10/10 |
8/10 |
31/40 |
Searching for a ghost story? Look no more!
Our protagonist, You Keika (Yes, his first name is YOU), is a poor and unlucky man that is murdered and can’t seem to rest in peace as he becomes a wandering spirit. He encounters a powerful exorcist and is offered the opportunity to become his spirit shadow, which will keep him safe and protected at all times.
From then on, the two face a series of unimaginable difficulties in the spiritual world, all while attempting to protect those around them from evil spirits. Along the process, their bond develops into something more; a lingering admiration begins to form behind their positions as lord and servant.
5. Scissor Seven
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
33/40 |
Scissor Seven, also known as “Killer Seven”, is the first Chinese animated series to debut as a Netflix original. You know what that means, right?! Great animation!
Imagine a series that blends the humour, attitude, and combat scenes of One Punch Man with the heart, love, and generosity of Midoriya from My Hero Academia. Now you have an idea how great this series is.
The story revolves around Wu Liuqi, a shapeshifting, scissor-wielding assassin that suffers from amnesia. Despite his abilities, Wu constantly manages to screw up every mission, which is quite funny. Now, we join Wu and his companion, Dai Bo, on a delightful quest to reclaim his lost memories.
4. Adorable Food Goddess
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
33/40 |
Let’s just call this the Chinese version of ‘Shokugeki no Soma – Food War’ but with a slight change in plot. This donghua is a unique mix of romance, comedy, food, history, action and isekai.
We follow our protagonist, Ye Jiayao, a skilled young cook who aspires to someday become a renowned chef. However, for some reason, she magically travels back in time to ancient China but in a completely different body. Little did she know this body comes with trouble.
3. Grand Master of Demonic Cultivation
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
34/40 |
This donghua is one of those tales that is inspired by Chinese mythology and advocates the art of cultivation – cultivation is the Chinese art of attaining divine status or a higher essence and ultimately progressing to the point of immortality. However, it doesn’t quite go as expected with our protagonist.
The animation is superb, the combination of CG and hand drawing is flawless, and you’ll notice that the backgrounds are somewhat realistic at times.
2. The King's Avatar
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
35/40 |
I’m sure you’ve experienced the pain of having to start over in a game, losing all of your abilities, achievements, and reputation. However, because you’re already an expert at the game, regaining them won’t be that big of a deal.
This is precisely what happens in this donghua; we follow the story of Ye Xiu, a top tier professional gamer who starts over in a game he used to be a pro at. Losing everything he ever achieved in the game, Ye Xiu embarks on a journey to beat the game again.
The animation is clean, crisp and fun, making the series irresistible.
1. Link Click
| Animation |
Character Writing |
Plot | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
35/40 |
Link Click tells the story of two friends with a supernatural power to enter photographs and grant wishes. They relive the scene of the photograph and try to figure out a way to fulfil their client’s wish. However, like any other story that involves time, they must keep the risk of time paradox to a minimum.
Which Donghua Have You Watched? Let Us Know In The Comments Below!
This concludes our list of the best donghua with good animation. Try opening your heart to Chinese anime for some fantastic tales and animation. Sayonara, ’till next time!
