TV series

Journey to the East

2015–2016 · 1 season

A colourful, busy mythological adventure that rattles along episodically, mixing light comedy with earnest questing and the occasional flashy fight.

Overview: In the heavenly vision, the three giants fled from the heaven to haunt the world. The Jade Emperor sent Nezha to the lower realms to look for the three world protectors.
How it feels: Whimsical, light, campy and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Fate, survival, loyalty, power
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: fate
survival
loyalty
power
friendship
Places: fantasy world
Era: timeless
Audience: family
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: sci-fi & fantasy, comedy, action & adventure
Created by: Qian Yanqiu
Starring: Zhang Zijian, Liu Te-kai, Zhang Jinlai, Chunyu Shanshan, He Gang, Zhong Weihua, Yang Qijun, 杨增元
Length: 1 seasons, 48 episodes, 42 min each
Network: Shandong Television
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin