Liang Bu Yi

If your looking to get into Chinese or Koren stuff here is my list

These anime and donghua feature members of a royal family. They may be rulers, royal heirs, or people who have become royalty by other means, such as marriage, divine decree, or simply taking the throne. In rare cases, an exceptional individual will actually build their own kingdom from the ground up. While some characters enjoy the wealth and privilege their position affords them, others may be trying to distance themselves from their royal responsibilities. More tragic figures include survivors of fallen kingdoms and exiled royals fighting to survive and, in some cases, reclaim what they have lost.

Tags for searchability: Kings, Queens, Princes, Princesses, Emperors, Empresses, Demon Kings, Demon Queens, Maoh

动画 (Dong Hua) or 国漫 (Guo Man; gu-o-mun) refers to anime that is produced in China (correct me if I'm wrong). People often just browse 'TV' section on MAL and sadly miss out on HIDDEN GEMSSSSSSSS, which is frustrating because some of them are really good. This list provides donghua that you should give a chance to try.

You can find donghua in the 'ONA' section
Updated up to Spring 2022.
If I miss out on any good ones, do let me know on the profile comments/DMs!

While the term "anime" is known to be an animated show produced in Japan, there is a wide range of items it may refer to. Another section it may be referring to is the most definitely overlooked part of animation, donghua, more likely known as Chinese animation.

Since it was produced in China, not Japan, it may have not gained as much attention, while it deserves no less than others. Here are a few you might want to check out!

Note that this list includes the main seasons, not side stories.

Chinese Animations (Donghuas) Shoujos with Ancient China Theme

These are all Chinese animations that I’ve watched and loved, am currently watching, or am planning to watch. I hope you all find some shows you’ll like with this list. Some of these are my favorite series ever while others are just things I have an interest in. Enjoy!

enjoy your binge <3

these are the ones that are guaranteed to make you laugh and swoon, one way or another!

-- alternatively, the romance donghua's that are ACTUALLY worth your time, i promise:)

Some of my fave romance animes/donghua that I think everyone should give a try!

I attempt to summarize each anime in only a few words to the best of my ability...

*This list doesn't include OVAs or second seasons

Includes→
• Original Chinese anime.
• Anime based on manhua.

Donghuas that have humor and get chuckles out of me. Not guaranteed they all will be deep. Some are lowbrow.

Some lesser known Chinese Anime I'm going to check out. Lesser known on MAL, some are popular on YouTube, like Wanmei Shijie has millions of views.

Collection of all Drama Donghua (only the first season entry)

Can contain romance or not

In my rather excursive anime history, I have encountered many series with gender swapping motifs. Some have a recurrent theme throughout the series, whereas others only feature gender swapping plotlines in an episode or two. Because of this, many of these series aren't often tagged or labelled as such. Therefore I've decided to compile them all in one place.

You can view the entries in 'list' format to see my notes. Where a series isn't exclusively about gender swapping, I've noted the specific episodes it occurs. I've also noted whether the gender swapping aspects are either transformation, body swap, or possession. There are no spoilers in my notes; just synopsis details and nature of the gender swap.

Please let me know of any other series that would fit into this stack.

if you like Historical Romance Anime (all about Romance between king, queen, duke, duchess, marquess, marchioness, princess, prince etc) or Historical Shoujo Anime
you can watch this

Notes: I have definitely watched/read the anime/manga that I give a rating
I will not give a rating below 5, Rating 5 for me = 1, >8 = recommended
if it's not good for me, the status "Dropped" and no rating

These animes will make you fall in love... some will make you laugh, cry and wish for more.

I don't watch harem/reversed harem so if you are looking for one, you'll find none in my list.

These are either fantasy romance, slice of life animes with happy or at least perceived to be happy endings.

I'm not a fan of harem/bl/gl or ecchi anime... so if you're looking for one, you'll not find it in my list.

Donghua is the term used to refer to animation produced in China, encompassing all animated works but specifically referring to Chinese animation. Donghua adapts manhua comics and is often associated with 3D CG animation, although it can also use more standard anime-style animation - IMDb.

All entries are based on popularity, views (audience), rating, quality, and my opinion.

All donghua in this interest stack are considered above-average or top-tier, animation and/or story-wise.

Some 2D donghua here have not been watched by me but are generally well received.

This list is in no particular order.

This list will be continuously updated.


Check out my other list ([SSS] 3D donghua) for more recommendations. Visit my profile for more.