Zhongguo Qitan English Sub & Dub

About Zhongguo Qitan

Meet Zhongguo Qitan (中国奇谭), a fantasy anime by Shanghai Animation Film Studio (2023). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: A collection of 8 short movies about Chinese folklore "monsters".

In a fantasy series like this, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone.

It will appeal most to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. With 8 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Shanghai Animation Film Studio, which means the visual identity of Zhongguo Qitan follows that studio's craft. 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.