Mo Dao Zu Shi is a really good show. But it's also kind of confusing.
I believe that some of that confusion can be chalked up to the fact that it is, indeed a chinese animation. The characters all have about three names and I only really remembered them all nearing the end. But that's really no reason to not watch it because it was actually fantastic.
The first episode was confusing, I'll admit, but it's literally all flashbacks after that so I can aptly assume it will be fleshed out in the next season.
The animation is gorgeous, the voice acting is very emotive and the music is BEAUTIFUL.
Lan Zhan and Wei Wuxian's relationship was really nicely portrayed and I really hope they get to bond more in the next series. However, if you're looking for a show chock full of shonen-ai elements- you've come to the wrong place. I definitely suggest reading the novel if that's the case- I believe there's a translation online for it.
Likes; the opening, the animation, the characters, the story
Dislikes; the mildly confusing way it began, the censorship to the original material
I really enjoyed this show, I haven't watched an 'anime' this quickly in years and I am DYING for season 2.