Chinese animations are at the peak of adaptations recently. There is a fanbase for the type of animation they are creating and the style they are following. Even though other countries can create donghua-style animations, donghua represents specific animations that are created in China.
Scumbag System is a very popular donghua with a strong plot and amazing character developments. The story is related to both time travel and villain MC. The progression of the MC becoming a villain and trying to survive as a villain is very unique. Although, we can relate it to the isekai anime with villain MCs.
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If you were waiting too long for the second season of Scumbag System, then this list might cheer you up. Because we gathered up some donghua that are similar to Scumbag System and its story to keep ourselves entertained.
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Chinese Anime Like Scumbag System
15. Spiritpact
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
33/50 |
Keika You is a very unfortunate guy. He was supposed to be the heir of a famous family. But after his parents died, he started struggling for money. To earn his daily living, he chose to become a fortune teller on the streets and as a part-time computer repairman.
His life takes a turn when he finds Ki Tanmaku in a junkyard involved in a fight with an evil spirit. While watching Ki fight, Keika had already died in a car accident. The spirit of Keika and Ki made a pact to fight evil spirits together since then.
The story is not fully isekai but gives some similarities to isekai. A little bit off from Scumbag System, but makes up for it for the similar vibes and similarities within the stories.
14. Wu Geng Ji
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
34/50 |
Zi Zhou of the Shang dynasty has been ruling over Zhao Ge for a long time. Zhou is a powerful warrior and king. He is also full of himself. Once the messenger of Gods was sent to his kingdom. He informed the messenger that he wouldn’t accept the betrayals of heavens anymore.
Zhou was a proud emperor but he brought wrath upon his kingdom. Wu Jifa, emperor of another kingdom and a follower of the Gods started a war against Zhao Ge. In the battle, Zhou Ge’s protectors were falling one by one other than Zhou. He almost killed Jifa but was stopped by a God. Zhou’s story starts from this part.
13. Martial Master
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
34/50 |
Qin Chen, a military expert was murdered by the conspiracy of the people in the forbidden part of the kingdom. Three hundred years later, a boy also named Qin Chen, was granted the will of the original Qin Chen by his mysterious sword.
The reborn Qin Chen decides to regain his strength and ability to protect his loved ones and do things better than last time. The show is also not quite the isekai we thought it would be, but the character resembles Luo Binghe.
12. My Holy Weapon
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14/20 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
35/50 |
Chang Tian activates an ancient artifact during a battle that saved and changed his life forever. The artifact forced him to fight other people with artifacts as well. The show kind of gives vibes like the Fate series but isn’t quite it the whole way.
The animation and soundtracks are quite amazing, to be honest. The fighting and character development are also very good in the beginning.
11. Yao Jing Zhong Zhi Shou Ce
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
35/50 |
The story follows Yuan Ding, who gets reincarnated into another world with magic and demons. After failing the entrance exam of an academy called Shuo Yue Academy, Yuan decided to become a gardener and collect fairy seeds.
For a standard quality story and art, this could be a show worth your time.
10. Carp Reborn
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
710 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
36/50 |
Yuan Long is a Chinese soldier who got reincarnated into the past. He discovers himself in a place where cultivation is practiced by using qi. His problems start when he kills the young master of a great family and plans to marry a girl of a noble family. The story follows the chase and battle between Yuan Long and the families he harmed.
The show is very addictive. Once you start watching, it gets so good that some people ignore some small in-depth detail of the story.
9. Adorable Food Goddess
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
37/50 |
Ye Jia Yao is a famous modern chef who loves experimenting with traditional Chinese cuisine. One of her experiments went too far which resulted in her being reincarnated into another world. She was reincarnated as another person named Ye Jin Xuan.
The life of Ye Jin Xuan is quite different from the life Ye Jia Yao used to live. Once she comes to her senses, she finds herself in a wedding where she is being wed to a government official. On her way to the wedding, she got kidnapped.
8. Are you Okay?
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
37/50 |
The story follows Zuo Yunqi, who joined the imperial court as a spy to save his beloved father. On his entrance, he was identified by his recruiter as a spy. They were in a battle of wits and started getting serious as they stopped a conspiracy. Now Zuo Yunqi must fight for the freedom of his people.
The first part of the story may feel like this is a full comedy show. But in reality, the show actually builds upon the comedy and becomes more serious later on. Although, it does take a bit longer to build up the story. The art, character design, and soundtracks were better than average in the show. The main catch is the story that becomes better later on in the show.
7. Thousand Autumns
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
38/50 |
Shen Qiao, Mount Xuandu’s best student, falls off a cliff and almost dies in the battle against the leader of the Beimu clan. Yan Wushi, the section commander of Cleansing Moon, manipulates Shen to avenge this humiliation.
As the show continues, we get to know the betrayals Shen goes through and the tragedies that follow him around. There’s a time when Shen has to make his sanity choose between the kindness and the vengeance that resides within him.
The story is related to that of Scumbag System and there’s a strong sense of BL in the show. The animation is good considering the 3D version. Also, the music and art style are pleasing.
6. The Demonic King Who Chases His Wife
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
39/50 |
The story is about an assassin of the 21st century who got reincarnated into another world as Su Luo. In some turn of events, she gets to meet Nangong Liuyun. He is the Prince Jin of the Eastern Ling Empire. He is renowned for his cruelty, demonic aura, and talent in battle. Su Luo was stuck in his eyes and he decided to protect her as his wife.
The premise of the show is very promising with amazing artwork and audibly enchanting soundtracks. The only thing to complain about the show is that for a 13-episode donghua, the episodes are really short.
5. Soul Land
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
40/50 |
The story of Soul Land is based on Tang San, who is the best student of the martial art clan called Tang Sect. Despite having the potential of becoming one of the greatest martial artists, Tang chose to learn the forbidden knowledge part which is punishable by death.
After getting the forbidden knowledge, Tang killed himself and got reincarnated into another world as a blacksmith’s son. In this life, his fate chose to turn its back on him. Thus, in a Spirit Master ceremony, he was blessed with the most useless spirit. We get to see how he utilises his power to climb the ladder of success again.
The art and soundtrack might be bland for the story. But when you enjoy the story, you’ll understand that all it needed was the story to stay as a memory in your head.
4. Battle Through the Heavens
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
41/50 |
Xiao Yan is a prodigy kid who lost all his powers all of a sudden. He dwelled in a place where having power is a must, so losing it means losing everything. Xiao Yan somehow summoned Yaochen to teach him more skills to become powerful. In the process of his training, his family gets assassinated.
We join Xiao Yan on his journey to find the murderers and bring peace to the murdered family members. The story is tragic but it excels at progressing the character into a total charm.
3. Heaven Official’s Blessing
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
41/50 |
In the Xian Le kingdom, Xie Lian was the Crown Prince 800 years ago. He ascended to heaven at an early age but was rejected from there. Within a few years, he tries ascending again just to get rejected again. By then, he became a laughing stock to all the other three kingdoms nearby.
Xian Le tried again after 800 years and in the process, he met a demon that terrorize heaven. Xian Le instantly connects with him. We get to enjoy how Xian Le deals with the dark past life and what they plan to do together.
2. Antidote
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
42/50 |
Cheng Ke used to live in a privileged world where he was always protected. But soon, he discovers himself in a situation where he has to search trash cans for food and live a miserable life. He suddenly burst out from the frustration of his life and met Jiang Yuduo.
Cheng’s fate led him to live in an apartment in Jiang where he pays rent by doing the lowliest of works. But Cheng can’t even complete small tasks as he never had to do chores in his life. Thus, he is dependent on Jiang. The two bond in the process of learning and doing chores together.
The narrative reveals the darkness of both of the characters’ past and the darkness they currently dwell in. We get to know how they run from their past and survive the dangers in their present lives.
The story is very emotional, addictive, and interesting. With such an amazing story, the show got enriched with very high-quality soundtracks and eye-soothing artwork. Overall, a must-watch for anyone who loves good stories.
1. Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation
| Similarity | Plot | Character Writing | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
43/50 |
Despite being an expert and feared warrior, Wei Wuxian was killed during his battle against the tyrannical clan Wen. After thirteen years of his death, he was summoned again into the body of Mo Xuanyu.
This Mo Xuanyu was rejected by his family and clan. So, once he got resurrected, the story follows his way of vengeance against his own family and clan. Mo together with a cultivator, Lan Wangji, tries to solve a mystery. On their journey, they reveal the tragedy behind the death of Wei Wuxian.
The story is quite similar to Scumbag System with a lot of mystery and tragedy. The melancholy atmosphere made the donghua a bit dark and less mellow than Scumbag System.
Comment Down Below
The list contains shows with similarities to Scumbag System and some of the shows might not reflect Scumbag System on a 100% scale to some people, but there are some similarities in all the shows mentioned above. The sole purpose of the list is to create an opportunity to spread some good shows among the watchers.
The tier we made may vary from person to person based on personal choices, but we hope the shows on the list are enjoyable to you guys. Let us know in the comments if you think we missed some shows!
