Dec 7, 2021
Bc its been weeks and the synopsis i submitted still hasn't been approved, i'll put it here:
In the universe, between heaven and earth, there are gods, immortals, and mortals, living in different time and space, each assuming different functions. Among them, the gods are in charge of the laws governing the world.
Siliang Island is a place of exile built by the gods to punish other gods and immortals who have committed terrible sins. Located at the junction of the Divine Realm and the Heavenly Realm, it is sealed off between both realms. After being exiled here, gods and immortals will
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experience birth, aging, sickness and death same as a mortal. Upon contact with the seawater around the island, they will burn up and vanish from existence.
Legend has it that every five hundred years, there will be a "Heavenly Redemption", gods, immortals and descendants of those trapped here can leave the island and return to the heavens as long as they pass the test. However, some gods and immortals do not have the patience for that.
One day, an immortal man by the name of Shang Zhen sets up a magic formation that involves the sacrifice of children, determined to break through the barrier and escape from Siliang Island. Causing an abrupt rise in the sea levels, flooding parts of the island and causing the lives of many. His wife, overwhelmed by guilt, dies by committing suicide via falling into the sea. The man tries to save his wife, but ends up failing and joining her in death. This leaves their child, Jing Xuan and adopted mortal daughter, Tu Li on the island.
After the incident, Jing Xuan and Tu Li got separated from each other. Jing Xuan goes undercover to figure out the truth behind the incident while protecting Tu Li from harm in the shadows. On one of his missions, he discovers that no one has ever been able to leave the island for millennia.
That begs the question,
"Is the heavenly redemption real?"
"How did a mortal girl even end up on an island for exiled gods and immortals?"
Source: translated from Baidu and also edited with my own understanding of the show.
My actual review:
The plot of the story was very intriguing. Not to mention the uniqueness of the world building. Characters are well written, each with their distinct characteristics. THE ANIMATIONS OH GOD YOU GUYS NEED TO GIVE THIS A TRY. LIKE I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED IN THE STORY, JUST WATCH LIKE LITERALLY 10 SECONDS OF IT AND YOU'LL SEE HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS. HOLY THE ANIMATORS DID A VERY GOOD JOB AT THIS, SOMEONE GIVE THEM A RAISE. THE WATER ANIMATION LOOKS SO REALISTIC, THE INDIVIDUAL HAIR STRANDS, THE CLOTH MOVEMENTS, EVEN THE CLOSE UPS OF THEIR EYES AND LIPS. MY DAD THOUGHT THE OLD LADY IN THE SHOW WAS A REAL PERSON BECAUSE OF HOW REAL HER WRINKLES LOOKED.
I streamed it on discord with my friends 4 times in a day and they all loved it. They didn't get the storyline though since they need to read the subtitles and the animation was just too distracting for them to pay attention to the story. They just watched it for the animation. Luckily for me I understand Chinese so I can enjoy both sides of this masterpiece. *dies in smooth animation simp*
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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