SHEN LAN QI YU WUSHUANG ZHU
STATUS
COMPLETE
EPISODES
15
RELEASE
October 15, 2022
LENGTH
Not Available
DESCRIPTION
This story revolves around two teenagers of different identities and different cultural backgrounds – Fa Hua and Lan Ge, whom because of a magic weapon "Only Pearl" were connected together to save humanity. The two teenagers have a symbiotic relationship because of the artifact, which makes the two teenagers with very different personalities need to go through a variety of tests together, with that, the relationship between the two see subtle changes, and they began to understand each other, and gradually the two became as close as siblings.
The two teenagers continue to cooperate with each other, trying to find out more mysteries of the "Only Pearl." But the mysterious power behind the two teenagers also slowly reach out to the two teenagers. In a matchmaking event, the sky devil clan – Tianmo Yeming disguised as a mysterious beauty and said her purpose here is to claim the "Only Pearl." The two teenagers are guided by the Grand Commander and decide to set out on the road to revenge, but at this time they must quickly train themselves and both enter the mysterious cultivation with the help of the Pearl. Can they take up the heavy responsibility to fight the upcoming attack of the demons, and can protect the artefact "Only Pearl?"
(Source: iQ)
CAST
Ge Lan
Hua Fa
Zhan Xiong
Xiangyun
Shenglian
EPISODES
Dubbed
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Fantasy action bromance that made me think of 21 Jump Street without the cops, WhyPhy, Korean Jesus and Skanky HoesContinue on AniListMartial arts, magical fantasy action, bromance that made me think of 21 Jump Street without the cops, WhyPhy, Korean Jesus and Skanky Hoes. Wait, I could be speaking too early about the skanky hoes,after watching the end of the season.
Anyway, how can I describe the show? Hmm... I guess, not a boys' love? But, hey, how close is close ;)...
The main pair follow the rival bromance tropes well, with Lan Ge being the cocky, gungho and energetic half of Fa Hua who is the cool, handsome brains of the pair.
They become locked into an unexpected fate when ancient magic (Peerless Bead) forces them into a dual cultivation partnership. Trying to find a way out of the bind, they compete in the 3 Kingdom tournaments and win a curse removal charm they hope will remove the bead from their systems. But, the charm fails, and I feel the larger plot kicks in to move the story away from being just a fantasy, comedy-action and toward the adventure-action genre mix.
The show opening is rather mundane, with some exposition and world design hooks. But the storyline is interesting and compelling that it pulls you along at a good pace, and before you know it, you want to see episode two.
There's a good amount of comedy and well balance of tropes and clichés. Like Fa Hua's cool quips and one liners, Lan Ge's passionate and noisy reactions that kind of remind me of Asta from Black Clover, only less loud.
The story itself is unfolding at a good pace, with solidifying the boys' relationship via tournament battles and slowly going into the main story with character motivation reveals and conflicts to add. Although, doing a story this way does face the dangers of continuity tangles, but I suspect it would be fine.
The side characters aren't that memorable yet. Although it's clear of their roles and purpose, they sort of are just props to make our heroes look good. I do like the Shengchan / Huo Zhanji pairing, being OP idols for our boys. And my BL enthusiast self is drooling over the shipping. Still, I think if the side characters had a bit more air time to give the story more well roundness, it would solidify the storyline even more. So when our protagonists go through those tense growth stages, it would really hit home. Still, for now, they play their parts to an expectation.
Off topic, but I'd really like to see a 21 Jump Street parody of the pair going all out in a battle against monsters and demons. That's just my silly wishlist for fan service. Back to my thoughts on the show.
The martial arts follow a magic based system, and so far I haven't got a good grasp of the cause and effect between power bases. With Lan Ge being able to wield all four elements, I would imagine there would still need to have some sort of power cost and consequence for being able to wield all of them. Guess this was the reason his father had previously restricted him from going all out with his magic until he was old enough. Also with Fa Hua who is considered a genius of his demographic, I would also imagine he has restrictions and consequences for casting power. At this stage, the cause and effect is just skimmed on the surface. I suspect with upcoming conflicts it would become more obvious.
Good quality animation and solid CGI, which I would imagine isn't cheap to produce. I know how hard it is to even make eyelashes look like eyelashes, so I give props to the strong quality in this area. Then again, the same studio for the show also manages Soul Land, so I imagine the quality wouldn't be any less.
Looking forward to seeing how the characters grow and pull the story along. Episode 15 looks to plunge the storyline on a more action packed and darker/dramatic path, which is expected at this stage of a comedy-action show. Especially, when author did a plot device that still leaves me going grr. Understand the need, but seriously? Anyway...
Overall, an entertaining fantasy action that is well worth the look and one I'll continue to enjoy and follow.
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SCORE
- (3.3/5)
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Ended inOctober 15, 2022
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