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Plot Summary:
A story revolving around a young man with a seemingly ordinary background who dreams everyday of overthrowing the ruling regine and assassinating the King who stands at the epitome of power. It was a period of chaos and instability as wars range the land. Through the alliance held once every seven years, the Wu State returns to a position of power which leaves the three states Ye, Qing and Su at a dangerous disadvantage. Ding Ning is a young man afflicted with a chronic illness, yet he moves into action to shake the invincible Wu State and shocks the world of jianghu with his extraordinary feats to achieve immortal cultivation.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 152
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: dorama, captivating, disturbing, visually appealing, xianxia
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The Great Ruler (2020)
Plot Summary:
A young boy with insurmountable potential starts on an adventure to become a great hero who fights on the side of good. Along the way, he forms lasting friendships and finds love. Mu Chen was born in the Mu region. His father is the Mu Chief, but a series of tragic events forced his mother to abandon Mu Chen early in his life. Mu Chen swore to become strong, seek out his mother, and reunite with her. Mu Chen’s natural talents give him the chance to cultivate his skills for competition. During his training, he saves a young girl, Luo Li, and the two quickly fall in love. In order to find his birth mother, Mu Chen leaves his hometown and enters the earthly world to face dark forces and save his loved ones.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 18
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: xianxia, costume drama, romantic comedy
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Musashi (2003)
Plot Summary:
Orphaned when he was not yet ten, Musashi grows up skilled in the martial arts. During the Battle of Sekigahara, he fights on the side of the losing Toyotomi forces, but eludes the enemy as they hunt down the vanquished soldiers. He then spends years wandering the countryside mastering the sword. As his fame spreads throughout the nation, men seek him out to test their skills against him--most notably Sasaki Kojiro who faces Musashi in the ultimate duel at Ganryujima.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 126
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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An Oriental Odyssey (2018)
Plot Summary:
Ye Yuan An is the daughter of the Assistant Minister of Revenue during the Tang Dynasty. Somewhat of an amateur sleuth, Yuan An loves solving mysteries and constantly in competition with Zhao Lan Zhi, a police officer who is trying to do his job. Yuan An has the assistance of Mu Le, a young man she took in as a family servant after saving him from danger. But what will Yuan An do when she discovers Mu Le’s true identity?.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 43
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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Love Better Than Immortality (2019)
Plot Summary:
A woman from the future arrives at a fantasy-like universe to experience love for the first time. She goes by the name Chun Hua and falls into a complicated romance with two young men who are opposites like black and white.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 222
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: lyrical, touching, captivating, disturbing, xianxia
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Prince of Lan Ling (2013)
Plot Summary:
A prophecy foretold that victory goes to the one who has the priestess' blessing. Yang Xue Wu, the last priestess of her clan, unwittingly embroiled in a war between Northern Qi and Northern Zhou. Although she foresees the tragic fate of Lan Ling Wang, the general of Northern Qi, she nonetheless falls in love with him and helps him win the war against Yuwen Yong, the king of Northern Zhou. But destiny can not be altered.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 166
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China, Taiwan
Duration:
Plot tags: costume drama, romantic, atmospheric, scenic, stylized, intense
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The Journey of Flower (2015)
Plot Summary:
She is the last god of the world and a Lone Star (an unlucky star). On the day of her birth, flowers wilted and the sky turned dark as her mother passed away during childbirth. Therefore, she was named Hua Qian Gu, meaning a thousand flower bones. Her body has a strange scent that attracts and provokes demons. Taking the advice of her dying father, Hua Qian Gu sets out on the journey to seek for a teacher to teach her martial art skills so that she could protect herself. On her journey she met friends such as Dongfang Yu Qing, Meng Xuan Lang, and Sha Qian Mo.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 442
Genere: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, scenic, stylized, intense, xianxia, costume drama
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Son of the Dragon (2006)
Plot Summary:
In this action adventure set in ancient China, a thief (John Reardon) plots to steal royal jewels by masquerading as a prince and courting a beautiful princess. But when other suitors arrive to vie for her hand, the swindler's skills are put to the test. Meanwhile, the imposter prince and his con man pal (David Carradine) face the wrath of an enemy who frames them for the attempted murder of the princess.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 522
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, China
Duration: 174 min
Plot tags: semi serious, sincere, romantic, captivating
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Arsenal Military Academy (2019)
Plot Summary:
Xie Xiang disguises herself as a man in order to attend military school, where she and her classmates become embroiled in a series of tale-worthy events. After an academic career that wins her classmates’ and instructors’ respect, Xie sets out for China’s northeast to battle with Japanese forces that have rallied under a newly returned Chamber of Commerce president. As conspiracies and traps mount against her side, Xie will have to prove her valor in battle at last.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 781
Genere: Action, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, dorama, romantic, sweet, romantic drama
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The King in Love (2017)
Plot Summary:
Set during the Goryeo dynasty, Won, crown prince, has a sweet appearance hiding a lust for conquest. He is best friends with Rin, an elegant man of royal descent and Won's bodyguard. When beautiful San, the sole daughter of the wealthiest man in the nation, enters the lives of the two young men, the three at first become friends but a tragic romance ensues afterwards. Based on the novel of the same name by Kim Yi-Ryung.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 369
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: sentimental, sincere, romantic, touching, captivating, disturbing, historical drama
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Nirvana in Fire (2015)
Plot Summary:
During the great unrest of 4th-century China, war breaks out between the feudal Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties. General Lin Xie of Liang takes his only 17-year-old son, Lin Shu, into battle and successfully fights off the hostile Wei army. But when a political rival frames General Lin Xie, it causes the deaths of 70,000 Chiyan army soldiers. Lin Shu is able to escape with his life with the help of a loyal subordinate. Twelve years later, Lin Shu establishes the Jiangzuo Alliance and returns to the capital as the Chief Mei Changsu. When the Northern Wei forces mount another attack, to what lengths will Mei Changsu go to protect his own people?.
IMDB Rating: 8.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, suspense, costume drama
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Swords of Legends (2014)
Plot Summary:
Set during the Tang Dynasty, a young and quiet swordsman name Baili Tusu is infected by the aura of an ancient demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. Living with the dark energy, he grew up without family. Until one day, he meets a friendly girl Feng Qingxue along with a group of heroes, and together they wander the land to seek out destiny and bring balance to the world.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 153
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, romantic, scenic, xianxia, costume drama, romantic comedy, period drama
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Guardians of the Ancient Oath (2020)
Plot Summary:
During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the Yan State was established by Xianbei's Murong family and the wolf tribe outside the mainlands. The Yan king was young, and political battles between the royal families were prosperous. An incident of an adoptive daughter causes the Duke of Zhen's manor to be turned upside down. The eldest son Murong Yan was beheaded, the second son Murong Chen was sent to exile, and the adoptive daughter Murong Yi was sent back to the Wolf tribe's Khan Ming Yefeng, cast aside by the Yan people. Under the help of the evil spirits, Murong Yan, who faked his death, wants to make a comeback and win the ancient gods. Murong Chen studied the powers of vanquishing devils in order to take revenge, and he meets Murong Yi who has transformed into a devil. The three siblings were being coerced by the hate and revenge of the nations, leading to the unraveling of a thousand-year conspiracy to be unraveled.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 31
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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The Legends (2019)
Plot Summary:
While attempting to take her predecessor’s Wanjun Sword, Lu Zhao Yao is ambushed by the ten immortal sects and mistakenly believes Li Chen Lan is related to the incident after he is revealed to be the previous cult leader’s son. Five years later, Li Chen Lan has taken over the position of cult leader, and Zhao Yao decides to exact revenge with the help of cultivator Qin Zhi Yan, though slowly falls in love with him instead.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 536
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: dorama, scenic, stylized, intense, xianxia
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Ever Night (2018)
Plot Summary:
They are both chosen in their own ways to protect their people and the country. Ning Que is the only survivor of General Lin Guang Yuan’s regime, which came under a calculated and brutal attack of another dangerous general. Ning Que manages to escape to Du City with his maid, Sang Sang, and joins the best martial arts academy there. When Sang Sang becomes ill with a mysterious illness, Ning Que takes her to a doctor, only to discover that Sang Sang is the reincarnation of Yong Ye, a mysterious and powerful being that is prophesied to bring about chaos. With evil forces now trying to get their hands on Sang Sang to channel her power, Ning Que must put his life on the line to save Sang Sang and his people.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 375
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, sincere, captivating, suspenseful, disturbing, scenic, xianxia
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Handsome Siblings (2020)
Plot Summary:
Clashing martial arts twins face relentless villains, thorny romance and brotherly rivalry as their troubled pasts catch up to them.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 773
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense
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Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)
Plot Summary:
Set during the Silla dynasty, Sam Maekjong is the son of the fallen king and present queen regent, Jiso, but he has been kept in hiding for protection ever since he was a young boy, when his father was murdered. Over the years the powerful nobles have tried and failed to usurp power from Jiso, causing her to grow wary and later even reluctant to hand the throne over. As her son comes of age, she creates the Hwarang, an elite group of male youth who train in fighting and education. Their existence cuts across the existing power factions and Sam Maekjong is amidst their ranks under the false name Kim Ji-Dwi, unbeknownst to other Hwarang members.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dorama, captivating, disturbing, visually appealing, suspenseful, historical drama, costume drama
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The Legend (2007)
Plot Summary:
This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo, Hwanwoong, who was sent from the heavens to make the world a better place. He falls in love with Saeoh and gives her the joojak necklace; however, Kajin becomes jealous since Saeoh has given birth to Hwanwoong's son. She takes the baby and throws him off a cliff. Saeoh, thinking that her son had died, is overcome with grief and turns into the black joojak to destroy the world. Hwanwoong is the only one who could stop her. Afterwards, Hwanwoong returns to the Heavens and prophecizes that 2000 years later, the true Joo Shin king will come to Earth. With the help of the four gods, he will rebuild Joo Shin.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 245
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, tense, epic, serious, romantic, dorama, gothic, scenic, sageuk, ambiguous ending
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The Legend of Zu (2015)
Plot Summary:
He was the chosen one. Lu Pao is a dangerous swordsman who is out to get his hands on the powerful Red Ghost Stone. The Sushan School, China’s most famous and influential martial arts school, is the guardian of the stone and protector of the world. The school’s headmaster puts the precious Red Ghost Stone into the body of the talented young swordsman Ding Yin in order to keep it from falling into Lu Pao’s hands. Ding Yin enters the Sushan School to train to become the best swordsman in the world and vows to keep the world safe from the evil doings of Lu Pao. But then Ding Yin meets Lu Pao’s daughter, Yu Wu Xing, who looks just like his dead wife. When Ding Yin falls in love with Wu Xing, will he be able to carry out his mission?.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 55
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, xianxia
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Who Rules The World (2022)
Plot Summary:
A legendary wuxia romance that focuses on the decade-long romance between Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, and the adventures they embark on together.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, disturbing
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The Legend of Qin (2015)
Plot Summary:
Based off the very popular CGI animation series Qin's Moon, comes an adaptation from Tangren.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 42
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing, historical romance
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Legend of Awakening (2020)
Plot Summary:
In the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era, young Lu Ping escapes the wicked forces of Shanhai Tower and discovers his spiritual identity in a moment of enlightenment – or rather, his spiritual identities, as he becomes aware of six distinct souls revolving through his being. When Lu later begins to train and grow under his teacher’s masterful guidance, he meets eternal brethren and earns the affection of the young miss Qin along the way. All is going well until a vision reveals his relationship to an unresolved crime in the martial arts world of a decade earlier.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 79
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Fighter of the Destiny (2017)
Plot Summary:
Chun Chang Sheng was abandoned in a flowing river and plucked up by a Taoist monk. He’s actually the fourth Prince of the Chen’s Royal bloodline. He’s plagued with an incurable illness, fated not to live past the age of 20. To find a cure, he leaves his temple, armed with a promise of marriage scroll, to become a student at a famous academy. He meets Xu You Rong and they slowly fall in love after hopping through the trials and tribulations of his journey.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 186
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: xianxia, exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing, anime, tear jerker, costume drama, historical drama, period drama
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Laughing in the Wind (2001)
Plot Summary:
Laughing in the Wind is a 2001 Chinese television series produced by Zhang Jizhong, starring Li Yapeng and Xu Qing in the leading roles. The series is an adaptation of Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. It was first broadcast on CCTV in China in 2001.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 574
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating
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The King's Avatar (2019)
Plot Summary:
Ye Xiu is the star player on an esports team that dominates the Chinese leagues of hit multiplayer titled “Glory.” His gaming days appear to have come to an abrupt halt, however, when he is forced out of his team – who are keen to accept a lucrative sponsorship deal he is vehemently opposed to. Dejected, Ye Xiu takes a job at a late-night Internet cafe, and eventually strikes up a friendship with Chen Guo, the cafe’s owner. Eventually, Chen Guo reveals her plan – to launch a new “Glory” team led by Ye Xui. Will Ye Xiu resume his “Glory” days? And can he recruit – and train – enough fellow members to return to the top of the national rankings...and take revenge on his disloyal former teammates?.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: captivating, scenic, anime, exciting, tense, light
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The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2009)
Plot Summary:
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is a final installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes. Unlike most of the previous adaptations, this remake is the first to be primarily based on the third edition of the novel. The series was first broadcast on Wenzhou TV in China in October 2009.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 107
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating
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Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy (2017)
Plot Summary:
Muyun Sheng, born from a spirit mother, is the unfavoured sixth son of the reigning Emperor Ming of Duan. Discovering an ancient painting by chance, he is captivated by the spirit locked inside (Panxi), and together, they promise to search for the most beautiful places on Earth. Muru Hanjiang, friend of Muyun Sheng, is the son of General Muru Shuo, famous for conquering the Eight Tribes of Han Province. Many years later, the descendant of the Eight Tribes Shuofeng Heye sows discord between the Muyun and Muru families. Only when the friendship and loyalty between these two families is rebuilt will the Duan Dynasty be safe from invasion by the Eight Tribes. This drama tells of the loyalty, friendship, enmity and romance between the young descendants during the twilight years of the Duan Dynasty.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 309
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing, costume drama, epic fantasy, political, xianxia, epic
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Haechi (2019)
Plot Summary:
Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows three people from different walks of life who came together to help Prince Lee Geum claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 341
Genere: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: political, dorama, sageuk, captivating, disturbing
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The Kingdom of the Winds (2008)
Plot Summary:
The Kingdom of The Winds, also known as The Land of The Wind, is a 2008 South Korean historial drama, broadcast on KBS from 10 September 2008 to 15 January 2009. It was directed by Kang Il-soo, written by Choi Wan-gyu, Jung Jin-ok, Park Jin-woo; adapted from manhwa by Kim Jin.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: sageuk, exciting, serious, captivating, suspenseful
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Battle Through the Heavens (2018)
Plot Summary:
Xiao Yan is a genius child who suddenly loses all his powers. In a world governed by strength and power, Xiao Yan’s lack of talent is an embarrassment to his family. At the age of 15, Xiao Yan accidentally summons Yaochen from his mother’s ring. With the elder’s help, Xiao Yan’s skills improve by leaps and bounds. After his entire family is assassinated, Xiao Yan embarks on a journey to find his family’s killer and return peace to the Jianghu (martial world).
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 702
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: captivating, exciting, tense, xianxia
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Ultraman R/B (2018)
Plot Summary:
The two main characters, Katsumi and Isami Minato, are brothers who live with their younger sister and father who runs a specialty store. One day, they found the R/B Gyro and R/B Crystals, which transforms Katsumi into Ultraman Rosso and Isami into Ultraman Blu.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 137
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: exciting, suspense, disturbing, buddy comedy