8 Best Chinese Anime Titles to Binge if You Liked To Be Hero X

Despite the connections between Chinese and Japanese animation, they are two very different genres. Japanese anime is more universal and therefore easier to export, while Chinese anime, known as donghua, is very focused on its own mythology and culture.

A new Chinese hit is To Be Hero X – a story about superheroes who are competing with each other to be the best. We have chosen eight more donghua for those who are fascinated by Chinese animation.

1. Spiritpact, 2016-2018

Spiritpact tells about a guy who gets incredibly unlucky: one day he finds out that he has died. After his sudden death, he meets a member of a famous family of exorcists, and together they go on dangerous adventures in the spirit world.

This series is filled with fantasy elements and action, making Spiritpact a real treat for all fans of supernatural titles.

2. My Cultivator Girlfriend, 2017-2018

The world of cultivation is ruled by cruel laws, where everyone fights only for their own good. The main character is a simple security guard who accidentally saves a cultivator girl. From that moment on, his life changes forever.

He begins the path of mastering martial arts and acquiring superpowers. This anime combines action with romantic elements, exciting adventures and fantasy plots, making it an excellent choice for fans of donghua.

3. The King's Avatar, 2017-...

Ye Xiu's only talent in life is to play the computer game Glory. He has been a professional gamer for ten years, leading one of the most successful teams and winning three game championships.

Now when the squad has begun to lose, Ye Xiu is fired and his account One Autumn Leaf is deactivated. He gets a job at the Internet cafe and begins leveling up a new account from scratch.

He acts anonymously, but players quickly realize that the new player known as Lord Grim is the legendary master who once suddenly disappeared.

4. A Mortal's Journey, 2020-...

Han Li comes from a family that can barely make ends meet. In an attempt to make their lives easier and give their son a chance at a prosperous future, his parents send him to the Qixuanmen School.

The boy barely passes the entrance exam, but shows the ability to think outside the box and overcome difficulties, so he is taken in by an elderly teacher, Mr. Mo.

To motivate the student to progress, he gives the young man a slow-acting poison and tells him to make progress in one year. Only after Han Li has pumped his skills to Level Six will he receive the antidote.

5. The Daily Life of the Immortal King, 2020-...

Wang Ling has possessed extraordinary spiritual power since birth. He has honed his skills so much that he was able to defeat a fierce demon at the age of six.

At the same time, everyone believes that the popular hero Zhuo Yi achieved this feat because Wang Ling hides his talent. Now that he has entered Senior High School, he remains in the shadows, and his peers regard him as a rather poor magician.

Only the headmaster and Zhuo Yi know how strong the boy is. But he can't hide forever: every day brings new problems to solve.

6. My Holy Weapon, 2018

Released in 2018, My Holy Weapon tells the story of a young man named Chang who accidentally activates an ancient artifact that saves his life. Afterwards, he finds himself in a world where people like him can summon artifacts with incredible power.

The young hero will have to go through many trials, fight in battles and make new friends and enemies. My Holy Weapon is not only a story about magical artifacts, but also a tale of spiritual strength, friendship, and responsibility for one's actions.

7. Rakshasa Street, 2016

It is the story of a place called Requiem Street, where people and spirits live in peace and harmony. However, only those with a rare gift can enter this place: people who can summon their guardian spirit.

The series consists of two storylines that alternate in each episode. The first storyline is about the training of the girl Xia Ling, the second is about the past of the Soul General Cao and his younger brother.

The plot plunges the viewers into a world full of mysterious powers that will not leave fans of fantasy and supernatural adventures indifferent.

8. Link Click, 2021-...

In a big city there is a small photo studio called Time. It has only two employees – friends Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang. They have unusual abilities to enter photographs and use them as a kind of time machine.

But there are rules: you cannot stay in a photo for more than 12 hours, otherwise it can cause irreversible changes in the present, and while you are in the past, you cannot do anything that could affect people's lives.

Usually the two friends are asked to investigate, for example to find a secret soup recipe or a missing relative.