Zhongguo Qitan English Sub & Dub

About Zhongguo Qitan

If you are hunting for a new fantasy series, Zhongguo Qitan (中国奇谭) deserves a look (2023). The setup goes like this. The setup: A collection of 8 short movies about Chinese folklore "monsters".

With fantasy at the core, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone.

Think of it as a pick for fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. At 8 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Shanghai Animation Film Studio is the studio behind Zhongguo Qitan, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The fantasy focus matters here: world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. With a 6.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 2023, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.