Chinese anime, or Donghua, has come a long way in recent years. What was once full of modest, experimental projects has now grown into a booming industry filled with exquisite art and fluid animation.

Animation has been among the key drivers of the Chinese film industry’s rapid development over the past two decades, and the past 12 months have showcased just how far this art form has come in the ...

Lord of Mysteries' director–producer Ke Xiong and chief screenwriter Liu Xing talk scope, pressure, and what comes next for ...

A Chinese movie about a boy who fights demons and gods alike has become the world’s highest-grossing movie in any single market. With $1.2 billion in box-office revenue so far, “Ne Zha 2,” released ...

Dragon Ball Z Goku Animation Drawing (Toei Animation, 1989). On his way to meet King Kay, Goku accidentally falls off the Snake Way he believes he has arrived at his destination and reaches to grab a ...

The story of Zhao's connection to cel animation began in the late 1990s, when he was a young man captivated by the magic of ...

"Who gets to decide what art is?" Dekanalog has revealed a new trailer for Art College 1994, an animated drama from Chinese filmmaker Jian Liu, also known for Have a Nice Day. This initially premiered ...

The Berlinale has added the Chinese animated feature Art College 1994 to its official competition lineup, expanding the field to 19 films. Art College, directed by Liu Jian, is the second animated ...

As global animation evolves, a new generation of Chinese female creators is bringing powerful, culturally rich perspectives to the international stage. Directors like Domee Shi (Pixar’s Bao, Turning ...

Animated Chinese blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2', based on traditional mythology, has smashed multiple box office records on its way to becoming the country's most successful ...

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Chinese animation has a history of over 100 years, starting with the three Wan brothers — Laiming, Guchan, and Chaochen — who produced the country's first animated films in the 1920s. In 1957, China ...