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  1. If you're wondering why the yaos thinks Xuanzang, or in this case Toad, is such a snack it's because they want to cheat. Xuanzang has spent ten lifetimes studying and meditating, and this gives him superpowers in his own right. The yaos hope to bypass all that tedious training by eating him, and gaining all that power that way. Kinda' reminds me of AI bros.

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #donghua #CDrama

  2. Fun fact: once you get past the origin stories in Journey To The West, one of the first things that happen is that someone tries to steal Xuanzang's kasaya. Here the opposite happens - they're given one. How the group gains knowledge and how they pick up clothes for their roles work in parallell.

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #costuming #donghua #CDrama

  3. I'm not sure you agree, but _no way_ this monk is fooled! He plays along for shits and giggles. Or rather, he adheres to the idea that anyone can attain buddha nature; a leaf, a stone, a snake etc. As long as they do their training diligently they'll reach their goal. That includes four ragtag yaos, and if playing dumb is the price for helping them along... so be it.

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #donghua #CDrama

  4. I usually blur eye contact (because why not? why sit on a chance to be kind?), and _boy_ does this movie make me work for it! The characters are talking to the camera all the time. This is one of the reasons the story hits you in the chest; you're treated as you're part of it. But I have to admit it's a small relief to have a character I can leave as is.

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #cinematography #Storytelling #donghua #CDrama

  5. Wu Jinyan Chen Zheyuan's The Empire as Bethrotal is rumoured to air July 28 on Mango 🥭 (sigh). Hopefully it will also appear on iqiyi. Sometimes that happens. Stunning poster tho.

    #Cdrama

  6. Wu Jinyan Chen Zheyuan's The Empire as Bethrotal is rumoured to air July 28 on Mango 🥭 (sigh). Hopefully it will also appear on iqiyi. Sometimes that happens. Stunning poster tho.

    #Cdrama

  7. I've seen this movie quite a few times now, and _every_ time this scene opens I go
    "Didn't I see this house in 'Havoc In Heaven'*?"
    So it's probably intentional. Also, the team could safely make this reference, since Shanghai Animation made both movies - only 60 years apart.

    And there's another cauldron!

    (*recommended for everyone who's into animation - available on YouTube)

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #Animation #donghua #CDrama

  8. Here we have it. The stone* that symbolises Weasel's entire training. Not just in keeping quiet, but in getting how, as a nobody, you can become a True Somebody. It's then allowed to be a detail in the background, instead of being put front center at every move. This makes it a load bearing point instead of a cheap mcGuffin

    (*he's to sharpen his spade against it every time he wants to let lose his mouth diarrhea)

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #Storytelling #donghua #CDrama

  9. When I say the team has worked hard on closing every loophole in the story I mean it. There are extremely few of them. This also means we get a part were the group practice their respective parts. It's not without complications. I'm somehow reminded of Shakespear's self insert* in a Midsummer's Night Dream - a director who deals with a lion actor afraid of forgetting his lines.

    (*you can't convince me otherwise)

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #Storytelling #donghua #CDrama

  10. For Asian Movie Night last night we saw 100 Yards [ 门前宝地].

    Another DVD to add to our Andy On collection but can't say we enjoyed it. It did receive two award nominations though.

    Managed to watch it without dropping off, so there is that.

    #cdrama

    themoviedb.org/movie/1122824

  11. For Asian Movie Night last night we saw 100 Yards [ 门前宝地].

    Another DVD to add to our Andy On collection but can't say we enjoyed it. It did receive two award nominations though.

    Managed to watch it without dropping off, so there is that.

    #cdrama

    themoviedb.org/movie/1122824

  12. This is my Vid of the day. I made this after watching the #cdrama "Love like the Galaxy". I was expecting a historical romance and got so much more than I expected. It was about a young woman who was not book educated, but was strong-willed and knew math and engineering. Her unconventional ways make her stand out in the capital and three nobles fall for her and start competing, but they all lose her at least once. I used a song from a fav P&P vid. Tell me if you like it.
    vimeo.com/738828549

  13. This is my Vid of the day. I made this after watching the #cdrama "Love like the Galaxy". I was expecting a historical romance and got so much more than I expected. It was about a young woman who was not book educated, but was strong-willed and knew math and engineering. Her unconventional ways make her stand out in the capital and three nobles fall for her and start competing, but they all lose her at least once. I used a song from a fav P&P vid. Tell me if you like it.
    vimeo.com/738828549

  14. #cdrama Republican-era series called Redo, with Zhang Ling He, had to rapidly replace their #AI-made opening sequence with real actors after an angry public backlash!

    Described as ‘Too Unnatural’ ‘Flat’ ‘Student Visual Effects Project!’ Fan fury was very critical and the producers had to apologize on Weibo!

    Expensive mistake!

    Lol - Never mess with Ling He fans!

    youtube.com/watch?v=sQDOo9BC_f

  15. #cdrama Republican-era series called Redo, with Zhang Ling He, had to rapidly replace their #AI-made opening sequence with real actors after an angry public backlash!

    Described as ‘Too Unnatural’ ‘Flat’ ‘Student Visual Effects Project!’ Fan fury was very critical and the producers had to apologize on Weibo!

    Expensive mistake!

    Lol - Never mess with Ling He fans!

    youtube.com/watch?v=sQDOo9BC_f

  16. I finished another #cdrama I was holding back on finishing. I give #shadowlove 9.5/10 only because I knew something wasn’t real.

  17. New reaction pic just dropped - and a testament to the skills of the artists at Shanghai Animation. It works for so many situations; you're uncle telling his One Joke again; the AI discussion; "graphic design is my passion"... the list is endless.

    (Eye contact in pic)

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #donghua #CDrama

  18. CW: Food (Nobody donghua)

    That is the most coveted chicken drumstick in the world!

    I often see people assume that new followers learn their religion by reading books about it. That's a rather late stage in the process. Most of the knowledge you gain while you first figuring things out, from interaction with people who know more.

    And here our group will learn some unfortunate facts about monks' eating habits.

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #donghua #CDrama

  19. The backgrounds of this movie are (not surprisingly) awesome! 'Intangible cultural heritage' is all the rage on RedNote, and the movie team took the concept, smashed it repatedly against Kinkaid until Kinkaid got good*, and blessed us with the result.

    (*his pics always give me the creeps)

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #Animation #donghua #CDrama

  20. I'm for some reason reminded of the huge discussion a while ago, whether an elf or a walrus would surprise you more if they knocked on your door. These four are neither, and maybe that's people don't get surprised. They get scared, of course, but not surprised.

    Also, while the design is simple, don't those facecovers look remarkably similar to those Tangsan has Bajie and Wukong wearing in the tv-drama?

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #donghua #CDrama

  21. I didn't realise before I started commenting, but the characters are often centered, looking directly at the viewer. If this kind of eye contact don't vibe with you, be prepared to look away at some scenes. Luckily it's often 'talking scenes' so you won't miss much.

    Also, I didn't meant to go through this movie with a fine tooth comb, I'm just having so much fun with it!

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #TriggerWarning #donghua #CDrama

  22. I really liked the cdrama "Love for you".
    The world building and historical technology was amazing even if the end conflict in a warehouse was cliché.

    Just watched ep1 of the post show wedding in the rain. Weird to have a wedding with no guests, but it is so them!
    My theory is people are there, but they are so absorbed in each other that they can't see them.

    #cdrama

  23. I'm honestly a bit jealous about the bronze or bamboo plackets that serves as ID badges in wuxia and xianxia. Since I guess they have historical background I keep comparing to what I know about European Middle Ages (the generic fantasy age). Passports of similar kind did exist, but where nowhere near as common. As a storyteller you're losing a great macguffin.

    Anyway, here's Toad holding onto his badge from King's Cave.

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #donghua #CDrama

  24. The fake scripture seeking group is complete! It's fascinating how much thought has gone into making them the complete opposite of the originals:
    •Weasel (the Sha monk); small, talks All The Time; takes the lead immediately when he shows up
    •Pig (Zhu Bajie); thin, career driven, the group's true leader
    •Ape (Sun Wukong); gigantic, heavy, and _super_ shy
    •Toad (Tangsan); let's have a thread on him later on.
    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #CharacterDesign #donghua #CDrama

  25. Wasn't too sure about this show at first but it turned out to be really watchable.

    I wouldn't really categorize this as SciFi so much but it definitely was well planned for this moment in time.

    We have two episodes left.

    #cdrama

    themoviedb.org/tv/317594

  26. Random encounter, Tang dynasty edition: fake mountain god* to the left, fake buddhist to the right. Weapons on both sides: fast talking. Satisfying outcome: unclear.

    (*I think - I could only read one character on the deity's couplet)

    #NobodyDonghua #LittleDemonsFromLanglangMountain #donghua #CDrama

  27. Zhan Zhao Adventures

    The “Southern hero” Zhan Zhao is carrying vital evidence from an old friend about an unsolved case, intent on delivering it safely to the capital. But his foes are equally driven to stop him. Fortunately, he meets Huo Ling Long, the daughter of Linglong Villa, and Bai Yu Tang, an eccentric wandering hero nicknamed the “Golden-Haired Rat”. Together, they battle the powerful forces determined to overthrow the kingdom.

    Characters

    • Zhan Zhao (played by Yang Yang): A fourth-rank imperial guard and Justice Bao’s right-hand man, he is a righteous swordsman who seeks legal justice while unraveling a massive court conspiracy.
    • Huo Ling Long (played by Zhang Ruo Nan): The independent and perceptive daughter of Linglong Villa who flees an arranged marriage to find adventure in the Jianghu.
    • Bai Yu Tang (played by Alen Fang): A passionate, headstrong, and free-spirited martial artist known as the “Golden-Haired Rat”.
    • Ding Yue Hua / Zhang Yue Shi (played by Zhang Yu Xi): A supporting character who forms part of the heroic ensemble navigating the dangerous factions of the martial arts world.
    • Si Ming / Qiu Han (played by Yue Yang): A supporting figure tied into the complex web of influence spun across the imperial court and the underworld.
    • Jing Yi Ming / He Bo (played by Xiu Qing): The master of the Shangqing sect who is entangled in the drama’s central mystery and conspiracy.

    What I liked

    • There were many classic wuxia moments, such as the lone warrior confronting a team of assassins in the rain or the blind wuxia matriarch who can kill you with just a flick of her sash. This fed my Wuxia soul. 
    • Yang Yang is okay as Zhan Zhao, but then again, the Zhan Zhao I remember—maybe I’m looking through rose-colored glasses—honestly didn’t have much character development. Here, he gets the great character development treatment, and it’s really nice to watch.
    • Yang Yang is quite suitable as Zhan Zhao, especially in the fighting scenes. He is exceptionally stellar in them, except that the camera crew seems to undermine that consistently (more on that later).
    • It has good camerawork, one of the better ones I’ve seen lately.
    • Great wuxia choreography for once! (A lot of dramas actually skimp on that)

    What I didn’t like

    • The pacing is pretty atrocious. Some cases take too long to solve and linger too much. 
    • Some people say Zhan Zhao gets wounded and poisoned too often, to the point that it became a joke. I didn’t mind that because it is part of his character development.
    • Bai Yutang, Zhan Zhao, and Ling Long’s characters are supposed to be a tight unit, but I don’t sense any team building, so to speak. Their team dynamics just aren’t good enough.
    • Bai Yutang, a playful, gregarious, chaotic character, has been toned down so much. Fang Yilun 100% could’ve played him, but for some reason they didn’t let him play Bai Yutang to his full capacity.
    • The fighting scenes are really good, but the camerawork undermines a lot of the beautiful choreography. I feel that with Yang Yang’s skills, you really shouldn’t have to do too many cut scenes. In the beginning, there were so many that I actually got nauseous due to the spins, quick cuts, and more. 
    • The mystery and conspiracies are just bland and very predictable. I could see every twist coming my way, including the identity of a particular villain.
    • Zhang Ruo Nan who plays Ling Long is so misplaced. I do not know why she’s there most of the time; she’s like a third wheel. Honestly, if you removed her character from the story, nothing different would have happened. That’s how poorly Ling Long is written. I also think Ruo Nan does not portray a wuxia warrior very well. She’s supposed to be highly skilled, but her fighting choreography is lacking.

    Conclusion

    Frankly, this show should have been a banger. It had all the right ingredients: my favourite wuxia characters, Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang, from the legendary Justice Bao series.

    Yet, I I literally crawled towards the finish line because I found it so boring.

    I just feel it’s a sad thing because this drama actually had all the right ingredients, but in the end, Zhan Zhao Adventures is just okay. Mid. Ordinary. Unexciting.

    This is a disappointment due to the fact that there were so many expectations for this drama because of the IP. Granted, the IP is centuries old, and expectations are through the rooof. (Zhan Zhao has been played by over 80 actors, for one in decades!) It is very tough to beat classic interpretations like Kenny Ho’s Zhan Zhao, for example.

    Final rating: 3

    2.5 for the story; the wuxia fight scenes gave it a bump up to 3.

    A good watch on a very slow Sunday when you just have nothing to do. Yang Yang is also pretty to look at, so 😉

    #3Stars #CDrama #CDramas #China #ChineseDrama #CostumedDrama #TV #Wuxia #YangYang #ZhanZhaoAdventures
  28. @ciredutempsEsme
    À vrai dire, les cDramas sont beaucoup moins longs maintenant. Avant 2020, il y en avait plusieurs de 60 épisodes ou plus.

    #cDrama