Jiaoao de Jiangjun

Te Wei was a smart animator, and this is evident throughout his compact yet memorable filmography. Few works, but all got the length right. There is no reason to stretch a tale thin when its core message is as simple as it gets. Disney had all available, from top-notch screenwriters to producers willing to throw in some millions for a sophisticated final product. You can't replicate that, so don't try. Do what you can, which in Wei's case was to pay homage to his origins while incorporating side influences into one well done and fairly good-looking piece of animation. The Conceited General gets its point ... across just fine while remaining cinematic and consistently drawn. Also, points for the use of water ink painting, which he would perfect later on. It's saddening his talent got wasted on years in exile. At least his final work displays such quality control at its finest.