CHINESE ANIMATION

Best donghua

The 50 highest-rated donghua (Chinese animated series and films), ranked by aggregated scores from six anime databases. Only the best-rated season of each series is listed, so the list isn't ten seasons of the same show.

  1. 1Poster for Zhu Xian: Zuizhong JiJade Dynasty Final SeasonZhu Xian: Zuizhong JiONA · 2026 · 26 ep. · Cloud Art8.84/10
  2. 2Poster for Guangyin Zhi Wai 2Beyond Time's Gaze 2Guangyin Zhi Wai 2ONA · 2026 · 52 ep. · Flying Fish Studio / Pure Arts / Yien Animation Studio8.76/10
  3. 3Poster for Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan: Mulan Zhi ZhanFanren Xiu Xian Chuan: Mu Lan Zhi ZhanFanren Xiu Xian Zhuan: Mulan Zhi ZhanONA · 2026 · 52 ep. · Original Force / Wonder Cat Animation8.71/10
  4. 4Poster for Ling Long 2nd SeasonLing Long 2nd SeasonONA · 2025 · 12 ep. · Yhkt Entertainment8.63/10
  5. 5Poster for Shiguang DailirenLINK CLICKShiguang DailirenONA · 2021 · 11 ep. · Dongguanshi Lan Ying Hua Donghua Zhizuo Youxiangongsi / Huamei Animation / Lan Studio8.58/10
  6. 6Poster for Jiyi Guanli Ju (2026)False Memory (2026)Jiyi Guanli Ju (2026)ONA · 2026 · 7 ep. · Bejing Tong Pu Wenhua Chuanmei Youxiangongsi / Flint Sugar / Studio Tumble8.54/10
  7. 7Poster for Yi Nian Yong Heng 3rd SeasonA Will Eternal 3rd SeasonYi Nian Yong Heng 3rd SeasonONA · 2024 · 59 ep. · B.c May Pictures / B.cmay Pictures8.52/10
  8. 8Poster for Jueshi Zhan Hun 2nd SeasonPeerless Battle Spirit 2nd Season (2024)Jueshi Zhan Hun 2nd SeasonONA · 2026 · 100 ep. · Sanjie Donghua / Zhonghui Donghua8.50/10
  9. 9Poster for Tunshi Xingkong 2nd SeasonSwallowed Star 2nd SeasonTunshi Xingkong 2nd SeasonONA · 2021 · 26 ep. · Sparkly Key Animation Studio8.49/10
  10. 10Poster for Xian NiRenegade ImmortalXian NiONA · 2023 · 180 ep. · Build Dream8.48/10
  11. 11Poster for Mo Dao Zu Shi: Wanjie PianThe Master of Diabolism 3Mo Dao Zu Shi: Wanjie PianONA · 2021 · 12 ep. · B.c May Pictures / B.cmay Pictures8.46/10
  12. 12Poster for Shen Yin Wangzuo Movie: Yi Lai Ke Si ChuanqiThrone of Seal Movie: The Crownless GodShen Yin Wangzuo Movie: Yi Lai Ke Si ChuanqiONA · 2025 · 1 ep. · Shenman Entertainment8.46/10
  13. 13Poster for Tian Guan Cifu SpecialHeaven Official's Blessing SpecialTian Guan Cifu SpecialONA · 2021 · 1 ep. · Haoliners Animation League8.46/10
  14. 14Poster for Doupo Cangqiong: Nian FanFights Break Sphere 5th SeasonDoupo Cangqiong: Nian FanONA · 2022 · 219 ep. · Motion Magic8.45/10
  15. 15Poster for Jian Lai 2nd SeasonThe Swords 2nd SeasonJian Lai 2nd SeasonONA · 2025 · 27 ep. · Cloud Art8.45/10
  16. 16Poster for Guimi Zhi Zhu SpecialsLord of Mysteries SpecialsGuimi Zhi Zhu SpecialsONA · 2026 · 3 ep. · B.c May Pictures / B.cmay Pictures / G.cmay Animation & Film8.43/10
  17. 17Poster for Luo Xiaohei Zhanji 2The Legend of Hei 2Luo Xiaohei Zhanji 2Movie · 2025 · Beijing Hmch Anime / Hmch / Mtjj8.41/10
  18. 18Poster for Cang Yuan Tu 3The Demon Hunter 3Cang Yuan Tu 3ONA · 2026 · 14 ep. · Shenman Culture / Shenman Entertainment8.39/10
  19. 19Poster for Yun Shen Buzhi Meng Special: Zhu Ming Zhi YiEclipse of Illusion SP: The Miasma WarYun Shen Buzhi Meng Special: Zhu Ming Zhi YiONA · 2026 · 6 ep. · Pure Arts / Yien Animation Studio8.38/10
  20. 20Poster for Fangkai Nage NuwuRelease That WitchFangkai Nage NuwuONA · 2026 · 8 ep. · Shanghai Zhen Lei Wenhua Chuanbo Youxiangongsi / Thundray8.33/10
  21. 21Poster for Tian Guan Cifu ErHeaven Official's Blessing 2nd SeasonTian Guan Cifu ErONA · 2023 · 12 ep. · Haoliners Animation League / Red Dog Culture House8.33/10
  22. 22Poster for Guimi Zhi Zhu: Xiaochou PianLord of MysteriesGuimi Zhi Zhu: Xiaochou PianONA · 2025 · 13 ep. · B.c May Pictures / B.cmay Pictures / G.cmay Animation & Film8.32/10
  23. 23Poster for You Shou Yan 3rd SeasonThere Are Beasts 3rd SeasonYou Shou Yan 3rd SeasonONA · 2024 · 12 ep. · Fenz8.32/10
  24. 24Poster for Cang Lan Jue 2Love Between Fairy and Devil 2Cang Lan Jue 2ONA · 2025 · 26 ep. · Garden Culture / Shanghai Garden Culture / Stellar Pictures8.29/10
  25. 25Poster for Tu Bian Yingxiong XTO BE HERO XTu Bian Yingxiong XONA · 2025 · 24 ep. · B.cool Studio / Bedream / Lan Studio8.28/10
  26. 26Poster for Yao Shen Ji 8th SeasonTales of Demon and God 8th SeasonYao Shen Ji 8th SeasonONA · 2024 · 52 ep. · Ruo Hong Culture8.27/10
  27. 27Poster for Mushen JiTales of Herding GodsMushen JiONA · 2024 · 108 ep. · Sparkly Key Animation Studio8.26/10
  28. 28Poster for Wu Liuqi: Jiyi SuipianScissor Seven 5th SeasonWu Liuqi: Jiyi SuipianONA · 2024 · 10 ep. · Aha Entertainment / Sharefun Studio8.25/10
  29. 29Poster for Quanzhi Gaoshou SpecialsThe King's Avatar SPQuanzhi Gaoshou SpecialsONA · 2018 · 3 ep. · China Literature Limited / Chongqing Caise Qianbi Dongman Sheji Youxian Zeren Gongsi / Colored Pencil Animation Japan8.23/10
  30. 30Poster for Zhe Tian Movie: Bei Guan Zhan Wang TengShrouding the Heavens: The Imperial PathZhe Tian Movie: Bei Guan Zhan Wang TengONA · 2026 · 1 ep. · Original Force8.22/10
  31. 31Poster for Tian Guan CifuHeaven Official's BlessingTian Guan CifuONA · 2020 · 11 ep. · Haoliners Animation League8.21/10
  32. 32Poster for Douluo Dalu 2nd SeasonSoul Land 2nd SeasonDouluo Dalu 2nd SeasonONA · 2018 · 237 ep. · Sparkly Key Animation Studio8.20/10
  33. 33Poster for Nezha Zhi Mo Tong Nao HaiNe Zha Zhi Mo Tong Nao HaiNezha Zhi Mo Tong Nao HaiMovie · 2025 · Coco Cartoon / October Media8.19/10
  34. 34Poster for Juan Siliang 2nd SeasonThe Island of Siliang 2nd SeasonJuan Siliang 2nd SeasonONA · 2024 · 15 ep. · Wulifang Digital / Year Young Culture8.17/10
  35. 35Poster for Zhan Shen: Fanchen Shenyu IISlay The Gods IIZhan Shen: Fanchen Shenyu IIONA · 2026 · 15 ep. · Shenman Culture / Shenman Entertainment8.16/10
  36. 36Poster for Liang Bu Yi 2nd SeasonNo Doubt In Us 2Liang Bu Yi 2nd SeasonONA · 2022 · 24 ep. · Paper Plane Animation Studio8.12/10
  37. 37Poster for Wu Dong Qian Kun 5th SeasonMartial Universe 5th SeasonWu Dong Qian Kun 5th SeasonONA · 2025 · 12 ep. · Dc Impression Vision / Motion Magic8.11/10
  38. 38Poster for Wu Shan Wu Xing: Xichuan Huan Zi LinWu Shan Wu Xing: Xichuan Huan Zi LinONA · 2023 · 4 ep. · Nice Boat Animation / Samsara Animation Studio / Samsara Studio8.08/10
  39. 39Poster for Shenguo Zhi ShangOver the Divine RealmsShenguo Zhi ShangONA · 2025 · 17 ep. · Cg Year8.04/10
  40. 40Poster for Shaonian Ge Xing: Haiwai Xianshan PianThe Great Journey of Teenagers 3Shaonian Ge Xing: Haiwai Xianshan PianONA · 2023 · 26 ep. · Cg Year8.02/10
  41. 41Poster for Aishang Ta de Liyou ExtraThe Girl Downstairs ExtraAishang Ta de Liyou ExtraONA · 2024 · 1 ep. · Red Dog Culture House8.02/10
  42. 42Poster for Da Wang Rao Ming 3Dawang Raoming 3Da Wang Rao Ming 3ONA · 2026 · 16 ep. · Big Firebird Cultural Media / Big Firebird Culture / Bigfirebird Animation8.01/10
  43. 43Poster for Doupo Cangqiong Special 2: Sha Zhi Lan GeFights Break Sphere 2nd Season SpecialsDoupo Cangqiong Special 2: Sha Zhi Lan GeONA · 2019 · 3 ep. · Shanghai Motion Magic8.00/10
  44. 44Poster for Jiang YeJiang YeONA · 2026 · 19 ep. · Wonder Cat Animation7.99/10
  45. 45Poster for Yong Sheng: Tai Yuan Xian FuImmortality 5th SeasonYong Sheng: Tai Yuan Xian FuONA · 2025 · 26 ep. · Oriental Creative Color7.97/10
  46. 46Poster for Cike Wu LiuqiScissor SevenCike Wu LiuqiONA · 2018 · 10 ep. · Aha Entertainment / Sharefun Studio7.96/10
  47. 47Poster for Quanzhi Gaoshou: Dianfeng RongyaoThe King's Avatar Movie: For the GloryQuanzhi Gaoshou: Dianfeng RongyaoMovie · 2019 · Chongqing Caise Qianbi Dongman Sheji Youxian Zeren Gongsi / Colored Pencil Animation Japan / Colored-Pencil Animation Design7.96/10
  48. 48Poster for Wan Sheng Jie 3Wan Sheng Jie 3ONA · 2022 · 12 ep. · Beijing Hmch Anime / Fenz / Hmch7.95/10
  49. 49Poster for Shixiong A Shixiong: Nian Fan 2Big Brother 4th SeasonShixiong A Shixiong: Nian Fan 2ONA · 2025 · 52 ep. · Hangzhou Xuanji Keji Xinxijishu Youxiangongsi / Sparkly Key Animation Studio7.95/10
  50. 50Poster for Aishang Ta de LiyouThe Girl DownstairsAishang Ta de LiyouONA · 2023 · 22 ep. · Red Dog Culture House7.93/10
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Where to watch donghua legally

Bilibili (bilibili.tv), iQIYI, WeTV (Tencent Video) and the studios' official YouTube channels stream donghua legally, many episodes for free. Each title page links to search results on these services.

Scores aggregated from anime-offline-database sources (ODbL 1.0). Donghua are excluded from the yearly best anime lists and ranked here instead.