To Be Winner

About To Be Winner

To Be Winner (成也萧河) arrives as an action anime by Colored Pencil Animation (2026), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: In the game, the server's top swordsman, Xiao Wujin, and the most wanted female outlaw, Tao Zhiyaoyao, first crossed paths as rivals. In real life, campus heartthrob Xiao He of Dongchuan University and freshman Shen Xin met through a collegiate esports tournament and fast grew close.

Beyond that: Together with their companion Yang Yao, they formed a team and fought their way through every challenge, determined to claim the championship. Along the way, Xiao He and Shen Xin healed and inspired one another, moving forward hand in hand in pursuit of their dreams. With a little help from their allies Yang Yao and Xiang Nan, what kind of romance will blossom between them?

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 16 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Colored Pencil Animation, which means the visual identity of To Be Winner follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 2026, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.