#LoveBeyondtheGrave has some potential, but I don't want to slog through nearly 40 episodes of badly produced, written and acted story to get to it.

If it was 10 episodes perhaps I would have given it some chance.

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I am Nobody 2 (人之下之决战! 碧游村) Chinese drama review

In the second season of I Am Nobody, our heroes Zhang Chulan and Feng Bao Bao are tasked with capturing a rogue “temporary worker”: Chen Duo, who killed her handler.

However, she is being protected by the head of a mysterious village, which appears to be a haven for people with manufactured superpowers.

Characters

Zhang Chulan (played by Peng Yuchang): Zhang Chulan tries to pretend he’s just a “nobody” but he has actually inherited a much-coveted cultivation technique.

Feng Baobao (played by Wang Yinglu): A skilled Outsider with a deep connection to Zhang Chulan whose entire existence is a dangerous secret.

Wang Ye (played by Hou Minghao): A calm and powerful Outsider. He becomes entangled in the conflicts of Biyou Village while grappling with his own moral dilemmas.

Chen Duo (played by Wen Qi): A former task force employee who turns rogue, Chen Duo’s actions spark a chain of events that reveal dark secrets within the Outsider’s world.

Ma Xianhong (played by Yin Fang): The enigmatic leader of Biyou Village, Ma Xianhong harbours grand ambitions and a dangerous plan to alter the balance of power among the Outsiders.

Xiao Zizai (played by Yan Yikuan): The calm, bespectacled Outsider is both powerful and extremely efficient at hunting down enemies.

Lao Meng (played by Pan Binlong): A mild-mannered but seasoned Outsider with a complicated past tied to Chen Duo.

Liao Zhong (played by Zhao Da): The late head of the Southwest Region, Liao Zhong’s murder sets the story in motion, revealing deeper conflicts within the Inhuman community.

Zhuge Qing (played by Luo Zheng): The heir of Wuhou Qimen, Zhuge Qing faces personal and external trials in Biyou Village, ultimately confronting his inner demons.

What I liked

The drama is hilarious, yet it also delivers a profound, moving message about trust, camaraderie and agency.

The temporary workers were initially suspicious of each other, trained to distrust and kept isolated by their company. I expected a major showdown between them, but the story surprised me by delivering a heartwarming message.

The humor is another thing I loved about I Am Nobody. Its over-the-top brand of comedy could easily fall flat if mishandled, but the cast just does it so well. The special effects are also impressive, and Chen Duo’s actor, Wen Qi, delivers a wonderfully nuanced performance.

What I didn’t like

Near the end, there’s an abrupt info dump from Chulan, where he rattles off his actions in a way that feels disconnected from the show’s usual “show, don’t tell” storytelling. It’s a small misstep in an otherwise stellar drama. I honestly wondered why it even happened. Did the scriptwriters suddenly feel lazy?

Thoughts about the ending

It was an ending I really didn’t expect. I honestly thought our team would end up tearing each other apart because, after all, each had their own agenda.

However, they surprisingly united in a show of compassion as they watch Chen Duo choose death after years of terrible pain and suffering.

Despite the manipulation of their superiors, and their dangerous abilities and distrustful natures, they still formed genuine bonds, and that defied all my expectations.

Conclusion

I Am Nobody is a rare, well-executed urban fantasy from China, packed with hyperkinetic energy and emotional depth. It’s a bright spark of innovation in a CDrama landscape dominated by costumed dramas and modern romances.

Despite its short runtime, it delivers a powerful punch, proving that strong storytelling doesn’t need endless episodes. A beautiful, unusual drama that stands out in every way.

Story: Fast-paced, innovative and hilarious, it packs a lot of punch in a short number of episodes.
Acting: Pretty good overall!
Costumes and sets: Average.
Camerawork: Above average.
Rewatchability: High

Final rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Alguns Gêneros de Novels Chinesas

Um pequeno guia para iniciantes no mundo das novels chinesas:

Wuxia

Wuxia significa “heróis marciais” e caracteriza histórias ficcionais sobre humanos que adquirem habilidades sobrenaturais de luta graças ao treinamento de artes marciais chinesas e ao cultivo de energia interna.

Exemplo:

The Emperor’s Strategy/帝王攻略(Di Wang Gong Lue)

Onde ler: MLTNovels.com ;

Xianxia

Xianxia significa “heróis imortais, são histórias ficcionais com magia, criaturas sobrenaturais e elementos da mitologia e do folclore chinês. Os protagonistas destas histórias quase sempre buscam alcançar a imortalidade e, ou, o pináculo da força. É fortemente influenciado pelo Taoísmo.

Exemplo:

The Founder of Diabolism/魔道祖师(Mo Dao Zu Shi)

Onde ler: Exiledrebelstranslations.com ;

Xuanhuan

Xuanhuan significa “fantasia misteriosa”. Um gênero bastante diverso de histórias ficcionais que misturam mitologia é folclore chinês com cenários estrangeiros. Xuanhuan e xianxia costumam ser superficialmente parecidos, mas é possível diferenciar. Histórias ficcionais contendo elementos daoístas (dao, yin e yang, imortais) caracterizam xianxia. Quando estes conceitos não estão presentes então é xuanhuan.

Exemplo:

Heaven Official’s Blessing/天官赐福(Tiān Guān Cì Fú)

Onde ler:

BLNovels.net

Diaxiatrads.com .

Outras Categorias de Novel Chinesa

Existem outros gêneros de novels chinesas como danmei e baihe que são os equivalentes chineses respectivamente a gêneros como yaoi e yuri.

A maioria das novels que eu citei como exemplos baseados na postagem do blog de onde eu peguei as definições são de obras que são categorizadas como danmei, yaois, shounen ai ou bl, boys love. Mas elas não representam toda nem a maioria da indústria. As novels mais comuns são as de aventura e ação com protagonistas masculinos e relações heterossexuais. Novels com protagonistas femininas heterossexuais e obras focadas em relações homossexuais masculinas existem em quantidades semelhantes. Novels sáficas infelizmente são menos comuns, ao menos nos sites de traduções estrangeiros e nacionais.

Também existem histórias nos gêneros harém e harém reverso. Bem como romances contendo transmigração, que são muito semelhantes a isekais, mas costumam ter um sistema um pouco diferente. Em muitas obras é quase uma forma de “quebra da quarta parede” e os “sistemas” em romances de transmigração, além de guias, costumam ser personagens da história, apesar de não terem um corpo físico.

Mas eu escolhi focar apenas nestes três gêneros (Wuxia, Xianxia e Xuanhuan) porque são típicos da literatura chinesa. As novels que eu mais leio são as chinesas, seguidas pelas ocidentais, na frente das sul-coreanas e por último as japonesas. Também existem muitos brasileiros escrevendo histórias nesse formato e as publicando em diversas plataformas, com uma boa variedade de gêneros. Não só brasileiros mas de outros países do Sul Global, da África até países da Ásia menos “falados” como Tailândia, Vietnã etc.

Fonte: Scumbag00.blogspot

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Tiger and Crane is one of the dramas that you can watch at a gentler, calmer pace a because it is so comforting. Not to say that it is boring or sedate; it is filled with battles, demons, and blood, but it is typical shonen fare: An unassuming lad is suddenly thrust into a world of heroes. He slowly becomes one while becoming more powerful himself.

This is directed by the director of the big hit Mysterious Lotus Casebook (with a Douban rating of 8.3 no less). But tamper your expectations – it is not as elegant or mature in its storytelling.

However, the tale of brotherhood is one that the director tells well. And if you’re thirsting for more tales like this, you may be able to overlook its many flaws to enjoy the friendship between our four young heroes.

The production quality

• The acting is not bad but not fantastic either. But I find the actor who plays Hu Zi a very natural actor.
• The CGI is rough, my friend. There are some moments where I wondered what in the world the animator took that day because he must’ve been drunk when he created the scene!
• The sets are average, but there are some fun locations. The costumes and sets have a more realistic vibe and not the too-bright sheen of a lot of xianxia dramas. (Though I’m eternally bothered by Xiao Xuan’s pointy shoulder pads.)
• This may sound funny but I always appreciate it when they make an effort to ensure that the poor villagers are not as polished looking, have dirt on their faces and the streets are muddy. That quality, however is not consistently present throughout the show.

The story

• You may dislike the show if you want xian xia-ish epic romances like Love Before Fairy and Devil. Romance is really not the focus of this show, and the smidgen you see is played for laughs (so far).
• The premise can be a love or hate affair – if you like shonen manga-ish plots, you’ll like it. I personally found it comforting because the story felt so familiar. Emotionally, I’m not as driven or in pain as from other shows. This doesn’t have My Journey to You angst levels. So, it’s “safe” for my heart; I’m not dreading a favourite character being tortured/killed/die a terrible death. This makes it a relaxing watch for me.
• The tone is thrilling/funny/serious at the same time.
• If you like The Blood of Youth you may like this one! Same genre, same “travel around the jianghu” tale. But it is a poor cousin to the well-plotted and tightly crafted Youku drama.

The characters

• I like our quartet of demon-busting heroes.
  • Hu Zi (Jiang Long) – snarky orphan with a mysterious past
  • Qi Xiao Xuan (Zhang Ling He) – ice cube “royal sorcerer” with a mysterious past
  • Zhao Xin Tong (Wang Yu Wen)- rebellious demonologist with a mysterious past
  • Wang Yu Qian (Chen You Wei) – cunning scholar with a mysterious past

You get the idea lol. Basically, they all have something to hide. Can this team of misfits overcome their trust issues to form a friendship strong enough to overcome all the problems the world throws at them? Take a wild guess.

• Yan Ran – with a sister like this, who needs enemies?? She’s definitely delicious to hate.
• I like the actress who plays Yi Mei – cold and calculative. You know she’s up to something.

In the end, don’t expect too much from Tiger and Crane. It isn’t groundbreaking, it isn’t a super slick production, but it has lots of heart. If you can overlook its flaws and just accept it for what it is, you’ll have a good time.

https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/2023/10/12/tiger-and-crane-first-impression/

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Background info: we are in a setting heavily inspired by Han dynasty China mixed with heian period japan. Our party is an official body of advisors formed to investigate the murders in the imperial harem. Over 50 children were alive before we arrived. 12 remain.

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