do chinese make anime

by Herminia Murazik Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 10 min read

Chinese anime, as the name suggests, refers to animations that have been created in China or are Chinese adaptations of Manhua (Chinese manga), and are often called Donghua.

Chinese anime uses Japanese animation elements but adds its own cultural meanings and folklore to create something completely unique. Unfortunately, Chinese anime (aka ) isn't as popular as its Japanese counterpart.May 13, 2018

Full Answer

Is Chinese anime the same as anime?

It is… Japanese. Anime means, a “Japanese animation film made production. Technically, you wouldn’t use the word anime for the term of a Chinese animation. Anime is mostly used referring to the Japanese animation. I heard you can call Chinese anime as Donghua or Manhua but, sometimes it confuses with Manhwa for Korean.

Do Chinese people enjoy watching anime?

Most Chinese people do enjoy anime from time to time. Myself included, especially the Neon Genesis Evangelion (I love the characters BUT ironically I didn’t really watch it) and the works from Studio Ghibli (Castle in the Sky).

What are some of the most popular anime in China?

Those brilliant new generation anime makers tried to fill some niche in Chinese anime market, and have seen some success. Anime shows like One Hundred Thousands Bad Jokes and Year Hare Affairs are very popular among younger Chinese netizens. I don't know where this will go.

How many anime Rip-Off Movies has China created so far?

Since then till now, mainland China has created about 100 more anime ripoff movies or series. Here are just some examples of shameless Chinese ripoffs. BTW the Chinese are equal opportunity thieves, they don’t just target Japan.

20. Wangpai Yushi

Wangpai Yushi is an original animated series that aired in 2014. Although it is a supernatural genre series, the anime has a relatively simple plot. Xiaoyan Huang and Ye Yan act as censorates who are top-ranking supervisory officers in China.

19. Da Yu Hai Tang

Next on our list, we have another extraordinary anime filled with lots of adventure and drama. This anime was released in 2014, and it is set in a world where mythical and magical beings exist.

18. Mo Ri Shu Guang

If you enjoy watching brain-eating zombies chase people across the screen, then I’m sure you will enjoy Dawn of the World. This film is set in post-apocalyptic China. Most of the human population has turned into zombies, although some resilient humans are still trying to survive in terrible circumstances.

17. Hitori No Shita

Hitori No Shita follows the story of Chou Soran, a boy from a wealthy family whose grandfather died. Shortly afterward, he learns that his grandfather’s grave has been pillaged. Therefore, he embarks on a quest to find out why.

16. Ze Tian Hi

After a mysterious meteorite crashes into Earth, some pieces of the meteor land on the Eastern Continent. Now, the residents must discover its purpose and also find a way and establish customs using the carvings on its body.

15. Wo De Tian Jie Nuyou

This story unfolds in a world of cultivation. The setup is simple; the strong cultivators kill the weak cultivators to rise to the top in a classic, survival of the fittest arrangement. With the notion that the strong live, and the weak die, the entire world becomes very calculative.

14. Meng Qi Shi Shen

This tremendous Chinese anime is based on a web novel of the same title, Meng Qi Shi Shen which means “adorable food goddess.” This anime aired in 2018. Oh well, Ye Jiayao is a girl out of time who finds herself in the body of Ye Jinxuan.

What is Chinese animation?

Chinese animation ( simplified Chinese: 中国动画; traditional Chinese: 中國動畫; pinyin: Zhōngguó dònghuà) or Donghua, in English, refers to animation made in China. Although in China and Chinese, donghua is used to describe animation from no particular country.

When did animation start in China?

What was the first animated movie?

The first animated film of notable length was Princess Iron Fan in 1941. Princess Iron Fan was the first animated feature film in Asia and it had great impact on wartime Japanese Momotaro animated feature films and later on Osamu Tezuka.

Who created ink wash animation?

Also drawing on tradition was the ink-wash animation developed by animators Te Wei and Qian Jiajun in the 1960s. Based on Chinese ink-wash painting, several films were produced in this style, starting with Where is Mama (1960). However, the technique was time-consuming and was gradually abandoned by animation studios.

What is the name of the anime that is known as Donghua?

The globe animation industry is at the evolving stage with the emergence of a large number of new animation types from different countries. Chinese animation anime, termed as Donghua, is gradually known to anime fans around the world and many good Chinese anime also own great popularity overseas.

What is Soul Land anime?

Soul Land anime is an adaption of the Chinese web novels of the same name. It follows Tang San’s cultivation journey and depicts how the boy has grown to be a soul master and brings honor to Tang Sect.

What genre is Shounen Ai?

Genres: Action, Comedy, Magic, Shounen Ai, Supernatural. The story starts with a “pact” between a young man, You Keika, who becomes a spirt after being killed in a sudden accident, and a white-haired Youmeshi (exorcist), Tanmoku Ki.

When did Xia Lin's movie debut?

Premiere date: April 28, 2016. Genres: Action, Supernatural. Xia Lin is a college graduate and she is busy looking for a job. One day she receives a special interview message and accidentally enters the Rakshasa street.

When is Mo Dao Zu Shi coming out?

Premiere date: July 9, 2018. Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Historical, Supernatural. Mo Dao Zu Shi is based on the novel of the same name. The main character, Wei Wuxian, creates his own way of cultivation and made a crucial contribution to the success of bringing down the tyrannical Wen Clan.

When was the Legend of Luo Xiaohei movie released?

Premiere date: March 17, 2011. Genres: Comedy, Supernatural. This is a story about a homeless supernatural black cat, Luo Xiaohei, and the girl bringing it home. The Legend of Luo Xiaohei is a web series cartoon released in 2011 and the spinoff movie is premiered on September 7, 2019.

Overview

Characteristics

In the 1920s, the pioneering Wan brothers believed that animations should emphasize on a development style that was uniquely Chinese. This rigid philosophy stayed with the industry for decades. Animations were essentially an extension of other facets of Chinese arts and culture, drawing more contents from ancient folklores and manhua. There is a close relationship between Chinese literature works and classic Chinese animation. A significant number of classical Chine…

History

The history of animated moving pictures in China began in 1918 when an animation piece from the United States titled Out of the Inkwell landed in Shanghai. Cartoon clips were first used in advertisements for domestic products. Though the animation industry did not begin until the arrival of the Wan brothers in 1926. The Wan brothers produced the first Chinese animated film with sound, The Camel's Dance, in 1935. The first animated film of notable length was Princess Ir…

Terminology

Chinese animations today can best be described in two categories. The first type are "conventional animations" produced by corporations of well-financed entities. These content falls along the lines of traditional 2D cartoons or modern 3D CG animated films distributed via cinemas, DVD or broadcast on TV. This format can be summarized as a reviving industry coming together with advanc…

Conventional animation market

The demographics of the Chinese consumer market show an audience where 11% are under the age of 13, 59% between 14 and 17, and 30% over 18 years of age. Potentially 500 million people could be identified as cartoon consumers. China has 370 million children, one of the world's largest animation audiences.
From the financial perspective, Quatech Market Research surveyed ages betw…

Flash animation market

On 15 September 1999 FlashEmpire became the first flash community in China to come online. While it began with amateurish contents, it was one of the first time any form of user-generated contents was offered in the mainland. By the beginning of 2000, it averaged 10,000 hits daily with more than 5,000 individual work published. Today it has more than 1 million members.
In 2001, Xiao Xiao, a series of flash animations about kung fu stick figures became an Internet ph…

Government's role in the industry

For every quarter, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television announces the Outstanding Domestic Animated Television Productions, which is given to the works that "persist with correct value guidance" (坚持正确价值导向) and "possess relatively high artistic quality and production standards" (具有较高艺术水准和制作水平), and recommends the television broadcasters in Mainland China to give priority when broadcasting such series.

Criticism

Statistics from China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) indicate domestic cartoons aired 1hr 30 minutes each day from 1993 to 2002, and that by the end of 2004, it increased the airing time of domestic cartoons to 2hrs per day. The division requested a total of 2,000 provinces to devote a show time of 60,000 minutes to domestically-produced animations and comic works. But statistics show that domestic animators can only provide enough work fo…