China is quickly becoming a major force in the world of anime, and great shows like Soul Land and To Be Hero X rank among the ...

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.

The medium has been bigger than niche for a long time. That became apparent to everyone in 2025.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Do yourself a favor and don’t sleep on Chinese animation. You might have seen clips online of ...

In a year when the genre was at its apex with huge swings, new genre hits, and tons of absolutely manic action, which title ...

Animated film “Ne Zha 2” just ended a record theatrical release in China, grossing more than $2 billion. That makes it the biggest-ever box office for an animated movie. The Chinese animation industry ...

Beyond the basic meanings of the words themselves, it tends to be more accepted to at least attribute origin as a core difference to these terms (i.e. “donghua” for Chinese animation, “anime” for ...

Check out the list below for the best anime of 2025. Crowned Anime of the Year at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, “Solo ...

People who know Naledi are perpetually aware of two things: he is a talented visual artist, and he has seen copious amounts of anime. Left-Hand Layup is a Chinese animated series hitting Crunchyroll ...

Independent Chinese film distributor Road Pictures has already tasted success with a succession of imported Japanese animation films. But the company says that China’s youth market is best accessed ...