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Wuxia

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Mar 27 2022, 4:01 PM | Updated Apr 1, 2022 8:20 PM
Wuxia (武俠), which literally means "martial heroes", is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China.

The heroes in wuxia fiction typically do not serve a lord, wield military power, or belong to the aristocratic class. They often originate from the lower social classes of ancient Chinese society. A code of chivalry usually requires wuxia heroes to right and redress wrongs, fight for righteousness, remove oppressors, and bring retribution for past misdeeds. Chinese xia traditions can be compared to martial codes from other cultures, such as the Japanese samurai bushido.

(Source: Wikipedia)

In contrast to Xianxia, Wuxia stories are based on real-life martial arts and cultivation of qi, which lead characters to have extraordinary strength. Xianxia on the other hand, is more fantastical and characters cultivate through Taoist practices.

Note: It is difficult to categorize Wuxia and Xianxia without haven't experienced the show, so there's likely some overlap or ambiguity in this Stack.
Movie, 2018Finished 1 ep, 105 min

Legends tell the story of Sacred Guardians called Shalen who tried to protect the lands from 4 beasts from another world by using the power of fire, metal, water, wood and earth. However, the beasts were too powerful even for them until a new power was found - the wind spell. The spirits of the beasts were sealed and peace was restored in the human world. Ever-since, people born with a special mark on their hand become Shalen who should protect everyone in the human world. Lang Ming is a young blind boy who has an exceptional hearing. While he lives with his mother in Xiaoyanggang and tries to make money, his town is attacked by a demon and his mother disappears. Lang is ready to do everything in order to find her so he makes a deal with a strange girl, he later calls Little Goblin. This marks the beginning of an epic adventure which will change Lang Ming's life forever.

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
6.85
1.7K
ONA, 2016Finished 40 eps, 23 min

Years ago, Zong Shuai from the Middle State, Wanyan Zang from the Northern Land, and Wen Taiji from the Southern Territory suffered great loss during their fight for the hegemony of the world. As a result, a 20-year truce was established. Now, with the deal coming to an end, conflicts are brewing in the ostensible peace. In hatred and suspicion, the three families set up their respective Blood Orders, listing the names of the most important people of the hostile families and swearing to hunt them down. A breathtaking war is about to commence.

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
6.08
1.2K
ONA, 2014Finished 54 eps, 15 min

Two martial artists are brutally killed by a team of assassins, leaving their wards, a young boy and girl, defenseless. A martial arts master dispatches of the assassins, sparing their lives, and decides to take them in. He raises them and teaches them martial arts.

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
6.36
1.9K
ONA, 2016Finished 40 eps, 20 min

The continuation of Hua Jianghu: Bu Liang Ren.

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
6.28
1.1K
ONA, 2018Finished 40 eps, 20 min

(No synopsis yet.)

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
6.32
877
ONA, 2021Finished 13 eps, 25 min

Fourth Season of Hua Jianghu: Bu Liang Ren.

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
6.57
526
ONA, 2022Finished 12 eps, 27 min

Fifth season of Hua Jianghu: Bu Liang Ren.

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
6.62
738
ONA, 2015Finished 41 eps, 19 min

Human beings can be divided into two kinds: ordinary people who work for the living, and the undead who work for the dead. For the undead, their lives are dedicated to fulfilling the final wishes of ghosts who died with regrets. As for Baili Dengfeng, he has one and only one destiny in this world: to find his long-missing wife Ruyan. During his quest, Dengfeng makes acquaintance with Jia Xuan, whose family was murdered and is yet to be avenged, Liang You who is cute, naughty and adores him very much, and Liang Yuan, who simply doubts everything neurotically. After a series of events, he also learns of the existence of Spirit Masters and Spirit Slaves, and gets in touch with a mystical organization named "Spirits Expelling Order". With more and more mysteries being unveiled, the truth is drawing closer and closer to Dengfeng, who perhaps would rather not face the whole of it. (Source: Mooncakes Fansub group)

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
6.54
1.6K
ONA, 2018Finished 40 eps, 21 min

(No synopsis yet.)

StudioRocen
SourceOriginal
N/A
527
ONA, 2017Finished 12 eps, 14 min

The story takes place in the twilight years of the Qin Dynasty, and follows a young man who will dismantle the Qin Dynasty and create the Sword Dynasty. (Source: ANN)

SourceNovel
5.76
3.0K
ONA, 2017Finished 12 eps, 13 min

(No synopsis yet.)

StudioUnknown
SourceNovel
5.75
843
ONA, 2021Finished 40 eps, 10 min

In the ancient sword domain continent, there are ten Excalibur and five families. One of the five families, Lu Yang, a descendant of the Lu family, in a crisis to escape from the pursuit of the moment of awakening the sacred sword "Peach God sword", to avoid the pursuit. He kept a low profile, practiced hard, avenged his mother, explored the truth, in the various big clans between the forces of the struggle mediation, and finally dominate the world! Ten swords, ask the sword domain continent. "The Legend Of Sword Domain" (Source: Narul Donghua)

SourceOriginal
6.62
1.7K
ONA, 2022Finished 24 eps, 19 min

Four teenagers who left the school and entered the arena for the first time, went through all kinds of difficulties and dangers in order to find the truth, unravel the mystery of their life experience, and become a gentleman. They value the way of a gentleman and demonstrate the chivalrous spirit of "using their own strength to make the world fair". A strange book, a grudge, a belief, a legend. (Source: bilibili)

6.95
1.7K
ONA, 2022Finished 16 eps, 19 min

Under the guidance of Tang Zichen, a master of martial arts, Wang Chao, a frail young man with a strong sense of justice, embarks on the road of traditional martial arts and goes all the way to surpass himself. He experienced the spirit of martial arts practitioners who use martial arts to stop stances and convince people with morality, and also carry forward traditional martial arts and promote righteousness. (Source: bilibili)

SourceWeb novel
7.13
1.2K
ONA, 2017Finished 21 eps, 19 min

(No synopsis yet.)

SourceOriginal
6.26
809
ONA, 2016Finished 20 eps, 18 min

Luo Wu Zi helped Li Si Xiu to build the mound of Qin Shi Huang; the first emperor who united China. His disciples continued to build and safeguard the royal tombstone. In between lies the appearance of the Nine Great Tombstones, also known as Great King of the Graves. For thousands of years, the tombs were never robbed. The outsiders regard these guardians of the tombs like the Tomb Sect. After the death of Luo Wu Zi, the position of Grave King is transferred to his eldest disciple, Mu Rong Xiu. (Source: Ninenovel.net)

SourceOriginal
6.25
1.2K
ONA, 2017Finished 20 eps, 20 min

(No synopsis yet.)

SourceOriginal
6.26
697
ONA, 2019Finished 26 eps, 21 min

The 12th year of the Tai Calendar Luo Wuzi was ordered to build the Tomb of King Qin. Then he was given the title King of the Tomb. After building it, he became the King of the Tomb City and ruled over the Tomb of the World. Since then The tomb sect in Jianghu is in its heyday. But then, The Tomb sect is split. King of the Tombs heir, Mu Rong Shi may be a Tomb Guards Sect. The Luo family ran away, and build the Luo Family Ancestral Hall as a separate faction and is understood because of the Tomb Attackers Sect. When the Two sects meet If a subsequent generation of the Tomb Attacker Sect succeeded in getting Tomb Destruction Orders at the Nine-Locked Chain Tomb they’ll get the King’s Tomb Throne. For thousands of years both the good Sect, the Tomb Attacker Sect, and therefore, the Tomb Guards Sect very difficult to separate. To the present day, king Palace deliberately put treasure within the tomb. Tomb Guards Sect, Mu Rong Xian, to point out his loyalty he smuggled the tomb guard against the outside. (Source: Kurina Official)

StudioUnknown
Source
N/A
393

The movie reveals the events before Ge Nie and Tianming defeated 300 soldiers at Huangyang Chuan right at the start of season 1. The events will retell how Tianming and Ge Nie met. A new character and her relations to the Western Regions will be introduced as well. (Source: wuxiaedge.com)

6.15
1.2K
ONA, 2020Finished 23 eps, 20 min

Sixth season of Qin Shi Ming Yue.

N/A
1.3K
ONA, 2014Finished 75 eps, 26 min

Season Five continues the struggle of the Mohists and their allies against the Qin Empire in Sanghai and Crown Prince Fushu has a prominent role. A new character from the Taoist school Leader Xiaomeng appears on the side of the Qin. The Peasant School takes on a major role as leaders of the six Halls struggle for supremacy and to be the Xia Kui successor. The young and powerful General Zhang Han and the Shadow Division also make an entrance. Wei Zhuang and the Quicksand Group form and uneasy alliance with the Mohists and try to enlist the aid of the warring Peasant School. Tianming, Shaoyu and Shi Lan continue their search for Yue-er on the floating city, Mirage. (Source: Qin's Moon Wiki)

6.74
1.2K
ONA, 2017Finished 1 ep, 16 min

This special focuses on Duanmu Rong. It tells a story happened when she was an apprentice doctor.

6.04
499

This special is about a wounded man who finds himself caught up in the lives of twin sisters, and the man that they both fell in love with. (Source: Wikipedia)

6.03
698
TV, 2007Finished 10 eps, 22 min

Set during the Qin Dynasty in ancient China, a brave assassin attempts to kill the Emperor to save his homeland. However, the assassin fails and in retaliation, the Emperor sends his troops to kill his eight year old son. A highly skilled swordsman intervenes and rescues the boy. After their escape from the forces of the Emperor, they embark on a journey to change the destiny of the empire while encountering several friends and foes along the way.

6.25
3.6K
ONA, 2014Finished 3 eps, 26 min

Spin-off episodes of the franchise Qin Shi Mingyue focusing on Baifeng.

6.48
957
ONA, 2014Finished 1 ep, 18 min

A single episode special that was released on a web-tour game to coincide with the movie release. This special tells of a young Taoist who joins the Yin-Yang School to find his sister.

5.94
714
ONA, 2016Finished 60 eps, 15 min

Facing the threat of the Qin State, danger seems to lurk within the Han State, which is known as the weakest out of the Seven States. Unknown to the Han Emperor, that very threat is the Great General of Han, Ji Wuye. Working under the Great General are the Four Fearful Warriors of Nightfall. Each four specialized in military, finance, politics, and espionage. In hopes of creating a new Han State, Quicksand was formed by Han Fei, the ninth prince of the Han. With Wei Zhuang, Zhang Liang, Zinü, and Nong Yu, they support the Prince in realizing the goal of Quicksand while being drawn into a whirlpool of power named “world”. (Source: wikipedia)

6.69
1.9K
TV, 2012Finished 37 eps, 22 min

The fourth season takes place after the Mechanical City has collapsed and the Mohists are almost eliminated. The Qin Empire plans for a period of peace and prosperity and the Emperor utilizes a huge amount of labor to build the Great Wall and plans more sophisticated programs. There is apprehension in the city about the function of the giant boat "Mirage" which appears off the coast. Various rebel factions came together in Shanghai to defeat the Emperor's ambition. The Emperor and his forces, including the Quicksand group, the Yin-Yang School, Net Trap Organization and swordsman Shengqi are all arraigned against the rebel group comprising the Mohists, Confucianists and the Taoists. Tianming's education and training continue as he is faced with more and more challenges as leader of the Mohists. (Source: Qin's Moon Wiki)

7.01
1.4K
TV, 2010Finished 52 eps, 4 min

The 2D animation "Qin Shi Mingyue: Xiao Chuangjianghu" series (2 parts) is a Q-extra version of the Chinese 3D martial arts animation "Qin Shi Ming Yue" series, but the plot has changed a lot compared to the original 3D series, and it cannot be imagined as the plot of the original 3D series, where the characters' personalities, etc. have also been changed. In short, the anime modernized, dramatized, and made the original 3D series funny. (The animation is original in terms of script, production, and drawing style and is not an adaptation of Jing Ding Comics' comic book version of the same name.) The work tells the hilarious story of Tianming and his companions.

StudioUnknown
SourceNovel
N/A
201
TV, 2008Finished 18 eps, 22 min

In the second season, Emperor Qin sends Quicksand to destroy Machinery City, the home of the Mohist School. At the same time, Duanmu Rong sends the three kids, Tianming, Shao Yu, and Gao Yu, into the forbidden grounds of the Mohist School, a place where nobody could enter without permission. (Source: AniDB)

6.55
1.4K
TV, 2011Finished 34 eps, 22 min

The first part of this season continues where the second season ended, and the battle for the Mohist school finds its conclusion. In the second part of the season, new alliances are made and new foes arise. (Source: AniDB)

6.87
1.5K
ONA, 2021Finished 16 eps, 25 min

After being defeated by the leader of the Beimu clan, Mount Xuandu's chief disciple Shen Qiao falls off a cliff and nearly dies from his injuries. Unfortunately, the ruthless Cleansing Moon sect leader Yan Wushi, known for his cunning and skills, chances upon him and comes up with a sinister plan: turn the benevolent disciple into a vengeful cultivator who could one day become a worthy rival. Shen Qiao is thrown headfirst into a world of betrayal and deception, contrasting with his once-strong beliefs that good could exist in everyone. As he encounters further hardships that push him to his wits' end, Shen Qiao is faced with the decision of continuing to uphold his kind nature—despite the cruel reality he has been shown—or giving in to the deceitful scheme of the spiteful Yan Wushi. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SourceNovel
7.68
10K
ONA, -Not yet aired ? eps, 0 min

Second season of Shanhe Jian Xin.

SourceNovel
ONA, 2022Finished 20 eps, 18 min

The story takes place twenty years before Shaonian Ge Xing. Baili Dongjun, who later became the number one in the world, was still the only grandson of Zhenxihou's mansion who was loved by thousands of people. Although he has a father with peerless kung fu and a mother who is the daughter of the head of the Wen family, he is not good at martial arts and prefers to brew wine. Ten years later, the best wine can be brewed. Finally, he stole a land deed from his home and ran hundreds of miles to Chaisang City to open a wine shop. But a long street is already full of evil stars. Only he is really a young boy who is serious about making wine. Because of this, he was inexplicably involved in the disputes between the two families. On the way, he accidentally met Sikong Changfeng, a vagabond wandering around the rivers and lakes without father and mother, and Lei Mengsha, the son of Zhuo Mo, who rushed from Tianqi City, because they were grateful to each other. He decided to help Lei Mengsha rescue his good brother, Gu Jianmen, the son of Lingyun, who was trapped in his mansion. This is an era in which young talents come forth in large numbers, and no era can surpass it. Xie Xuan, who later became Confucian Sword Immortal, Yan Zhantian, who became Nujian Immortal, and Luo Qingyang, who became Lone Sword Immortal, were all still unknown at this time. They were waiting for the day when they would meet each other and then become famous all over the world. (Source: Bangumi, translated)

StudioCG Year
SourceWeb novel
6.91
1.4K
ONA, 2018Finished 26 eps, 22 min

Wangyou, Master of Hanshui Temple died mysteriously and when the news about a golden coffin spreads throughout the world, it triggered disputes between the World of Martial arts. Join a group of youths, Lei Wujie, Xiao Se, Tang Lian, Sikong Qianluo, Heavenly Maiden Rui in their adventure as the mystery of the golden coffin unravels.

StudioCG Year
SourceNovel
6.90
2.7K

Part one of the second season of Shaonian Ge Xing.

StudioCG Year
SourceNovel
6.93
1.7K

Part two of the second season of Shaonian Ge Xing.

StudioCG Year
SourceNovel
7.11
859
ONA, 2017Finished 13 eps, 18 min

In Ming dynasty, legend goes that there is an ancient deity's book covering a wide range of technical issues, including the unique method of manufacturing the weapons of deity, which has the power to destroy everything. He who gets that book rules the entire nation. Reportedly, in ancient times, deity made the royal family keep the book, as a sign of acknowledging their ruler-ship. However, in Yuan dynasty, the Mongolians invaded the central plain and ruled the nation. There was chaos everywhere and the book which was supposed to be enshrined in the Imperial Palace was somehow missing and reappeared in the outlaw societies, luring lots of forces to fight for it. When Han people regained the ruler-ship in Ming dynasty, though the deity's book was found back and enshrined in the Imperial Palace again, those outlaw forces already knew that the book was more than just a legend! It did exist! So they plotted to steal it out. There are there most famous robbers in the outlaw societies: Hell-fire monk, Hua Daochang the thousand-face fox and Duan Yun in white. One day, on the ghost festival, they sneaked into the Imperial Palace, trying to steal the most precious treasure, competing for the title of "the most famous robber." At last, the hell-fire monk stole the deity's book. The emperor founded the Imperial Guards to serve as his personal bodyguards and imperial secret polices and spies, among whom, there was a young and inexperienced guard—Yuan Xiaotang,the hero of this animation. The emperor demanded the Imperial Guards catch the three robbers and find back the book. That's how the story begun! (Source: CA Fansub)

SourceOriginal
6.06
1.2K
ONA, 2017Finished 13 eps, 20 min

The second season of The Young Imperial Guards. Since the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, set up the commander of Jinyiwei, and then set up the south guard and the north guard to inspect hundreds of officials, with great power. The Jinyiwei have been around for a hundred years. The north guard and south guard can't work together. The foreign invaded the Central Plain. There're numerous wars in the Jianghu and bandits are rampant. There're also the famous robbers. A young Jinyiwei, Yuan Xiaotang, as the son of Yuan Xiaozhi, the commander of the north guard, saw the sudden change in the imperial city and wanted to prove that he had made great achievements. (Source: CAD)

StudioUnknown
SourceOriginal
6.29
647
ONA, 2016Finished 1 ep, 6 min

Prologue of Shaonian Jinyiwei.

SourceOriginal
N/A
208
TV, 2001Finished 26 eps, 24 min

Youka is a young 13-year-old boy. One day, his Uncle, Kakusei, has him follow in his steps of martial arts and has him study the art of Zenshinkyou. After being mistreated, Youka runs away Zenshinkyou. He stumbles on a Forbidden Tomb where he finds a beautiful young woman, by the name of Shouryuujo. After a short time, Youka is eventually accepted by Shouryuujo to study the techniques of the Koboha under her, and thus begins their adventure through martial arts and love. (Source: ANN)

SourceNovel
7.29
9.2K
TV, 2005Finished 26 eps, 20 min

Sequel to Shin Chou Kyou Ryo: Condor Hero.

SourceNovel
7.24
4.0K

Sequel to Shin Chou Kyou Ryo: Condor Hero II.

SourceNovel
7.21
3.0K
ONA, 2020Finished 70 eps, 8 min

The ancient Shenzhou Mainland, the ancient Chinese dynasty, and the demon kingdom of Tushan had been in conflict for thousands of years. Zhang Kuangyun from China and Bai Binglan, Princess Tianhu from Tushan, met each other because of a misunderstanding. To explore the details of the enemy, Bai Binglan lurked to Zhang Kuangyun’s side and became her follower. While identity gaps, differences in ideas, and emotional growth, with step-by-step exploration, Zhang Kuangyun slowly discovered that his aunt and teacher’s family were slaughtered and killed in the mountains only incidents that were covered up. An unprecedented great conspiracy gradually emerged from the surface. (Source: Narul Donghua)

SourceNovel
6.25
1.6K

(No synopsis yet.)

StudioUnknown
SourceGame
N/A
562
ONA, 2021Finished 12 eps, 17 min

Zhen Dao Ge tells a revenge story about the homeless young man He Fangzhi, whose family was betrayed by his own people while they were migrating, and was brutally murdered. The male protagonist, He Fangzhi, pretended to be dead and escaped a scene. After the massacre, He practiced an extraordinary martial arts in Shuzhong and determined to avenge his family. With a fan and a place name that showed the clues of the enemy, He embarked on the road of revenge. (Source: XRENDER)

StudioUnknown
SourceOriginal
6.44
1.6K
ONA, 2022Finished 1 ep, 100 min

(No synopsis yet.)

StudioUnknown
Source
6.45
651
ONA, 2021Finished 2 eps, 20 min

(No synopsis yet.)

StudioUnknown
SourceOriginal
N/A
333

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