Top 10 Donghua (Chinese Anime) to Watch in 2024

Anime is one of the greatest gifts given to humanity by Japan. But Japan is not the only one who makes anime, or good anime, for that matter of fact. Chinese animation has come a long way.

Especially due to the massive amount of web novels they dish out, many fans and readers want to see their favorite works animated. So, if you’re running out of anime to watch, Donghua is just what the doctor ordered.

10. Daily Life of The Immortal King

Daily Life of The Immortal King
Daily Life of The Immortal King | Source: MAL

Wang Ling is a near-invincible existence with powers far beyond his control. But now that he’s sixteen, he faces his greatest battle yet – Senior High School.

Watch on as Wang Ling makes the impossible seem like a joke, makes friends, foes (too scared to face him), and maybe even the sweet blossoming of love. Explore the Daily Life of the Immortal King.

9. Kitsune no Koe

Kitsune no Koe
Kitsune no Koe | Source: MAL

Hu Liu, the protagonist, had outstanding singing skills and was praised by all. Suddenly he faces a tragedy and is wounded on his face. Because of this, his career is stalled as the world runs on appearances.

Hu Liu has to collect money to pay for his mother’s medical expenses by utilizing his singing talent. She is sick and desperately in need of high-quality treatment.

8. Sheng Shi Zhuang Niang

Sheng Shi Zhuang Niang
Sheng Shi Zhuang Niang | Source: MAL

What happens when a beauty blogger has been sent to a VR reality game? She has to stand firm in a catfight in the boudoir. But how so? She is given numerous cosmetic products that she can arm herself up with.

Based on the popular online novel published on the famous female-oriented online novel website “Jinjiang,” this animation is strongly recommended to those who love all kinds of cosmetics. – MyAnimeList

7. Huyao Xiao Hongniang

Huyao Xiao Hongniang
Huyao Xiao Hongniang | Source: MAL

Enter Bai Yuechu is a very powerful human Taoist who desires to be free from the ruling of Yi Qi Dao League. There is our female lead, Tushan Susu, a small and innocent fox spirit who dreams of becoming a renowned matchmaker despite her reputation as a colossal screw-up.

As Susu and yuechu meet (she falls from the sky literally) we see a bunch of comic moments as they try to bring together two separated lovers: Prince Fan Yun Fei and his reincarnated lover, Li Xueyang. Thrown together by fate, Yuechu and Susu will discover who they truly are.

6. Full Time Magister

Full Time Magister
Full Time Magister | Source: MAL

Mo Fan wakes up to find the world around him has changed, for the most part. All the people and things remain the same. But there is magic and wonder in this new world. He is determined to become a mage to better his family’s life,

Mo Fan is accepted into a renowned magic institution but faces scorn and disdain as he has little magic ability and is dirt poor. Watch how the journey takes Mo Fan from a nobody to the invincible Versatile Mage.

5. Mo Dao Zushi

Mo Dao Zushi
Mo Dao Zushi | Source: MAL

Wei Wuxian is the founder of the Dark Dao, the progenitor od Chaos and the strongest being in existence, but he is killed due to the betrayal of a close friend.

Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reincarnated in the body of a lunatic of the same name. With a second chance and the knowledge of the literal founder of Diabolism, watch as he plays around with Grandmaster and makes new friendships.

4. A Will Eternal

A Will Eternal
A Will Eternal | Source: MAL

One will to create oceans. One will to summon the mulberry fields.

One will to slaughter countless devils. One will to eradicate innumerable immortals.

Only my will… is eternal.

A Will Eternal tells the tale of Bai Xiaochun, an endearing but exasperating young man driven primarily by his fear of death and desire to live forever but deeply values friendship and family. What more can I say? Go binge!

3. King’s Avatar

King's Avatar
King’s Avatar | Source: MAL

Ye Xiu is a gaming legend. But as he grows older and his reaction speed falters, he is pushed out of the champion’s team and replaced with a younger, more arrogant version.

Watch as Ye Xiu becomes the highest peak in the game ‘Glory’ as he ascends to heights never before, proving that he is still not done. Every gamer should watch King’s Avatar.

2. Soul Land

Soul land
Soul land | Source: MAL

Soul Land is based on the same name book by eminent novelist Tang Jia San Shao. The world of Soul Land takes us to a continent with power and magic in ‘martial souls.’ By harnessing the power of souls in nature, humans gain massive power.

Watch his journey as Tang San wields massive power and powerful Martial Souls on his journey to become a God.

1. Battle Through The Heavens

Battle Through The Heavens
Battle Through The Heavens | Source: IMDB

Leaving the last for the best, Battle Through the Heavens (or BTTH) was a book of the same name by Tian Can Tu Dou.

Battle Through the Heavens sees Xiao Yan, an expert in martial cultivation, someone who has surpassed adults in his clan, become a cripple overnight. Watch as he gains fortune from misfortune and steps on all those who scorned him.

BTTH is considered one of the best Donghua to watch and has amassed popularity on IMDB and MAL.

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