A Chinese anime fan says she was detained and interrogated by police after she wore traditional Japanese dress to pose for photos in the eastern city of Suzhou, sparking heated debate on China‘s ...

In the world of anime, Japan has long held the crown, setting the global standard for both storytelling and animation quality, but a new series titled To Be Hero Xis changing the game. With this ...

Do yourself a favor and don’t sleep on Chinese animation. You might have seen clips online of breathtakingly animated fight scenes or character moments, and thought, ‘That doesn’t look like regular ...

Fresh takes on Chinese folklore and a unique aesthetic have made a new online anime series a monster hit in China. The animated anthology series, jointly produced by Bilibili and Shanghai Animation ...

Chinese anime, or donghua, has gained significant domestic and global popularity in recent years. Donghua combines striking animation with captivating storylines, offering diverse genres, from action ...

ALBAWABA - As more Chinese anime "Donghua" such as Link Click and King's Avatar gain traction globally, one upcoming show is being swept under the rug despite showcasing a set of unique characters and ...

Chinese video-sharing and gaming platform Bilibili abruptly removed from online stores its mobile game Uma Musume Pretty Derby, which features "horse girls" and is popular among anime fans, in a fresh ...

Chinese anime, or donghua, has rapidly gained prominence internationally in recent years. With its unique aesthetic that blends traditional Asian art with contemporary animation, donghua offers ...

Image: Beijing Weiyingshidai Culture & Media, Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co., October Animation Studio, S&C Pictures, Shandong Film and Television Production Center “Donghua” — much like “anime” ...

Beyond the basic meanings of the words themselves, it tends to be more accepted to at least attribute origin as a core difference to these terms (i.e. “donghua” for Chinese animation, “anime” for ...

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the ...