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Nov.3,2023
An 18+ Chinese anime making waves in Japan? A martial arts Chinese anime quietly appeared in June, and it wasn't heavily promoted. The opening credits clearly state that it's for adults only, and from the trailer, you can see elements of martial arts, palace conspiracies, and heroic revenge. Because I had previously read the "Biaoren" manga, I had been following the "Biaoren" anime since its PV two years ago. When the opening was released, the author's work was impressive from start to finish. Today, let's talk about "Biaoren," a martial arts Chinese animation that brings back the passion of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The original author, Xu Xianzhe, was born in 1984 in Yanbian, Jilin. Although he had no formal art training, he spent four years conceiving and investing in his debut work, "Biaoren." "Biaoren" is a hardcore martial arts manga created by Xu Xianzhe, and it began serialization in 2015. The original work was presented in black and white and quickly became a dark horse that swept the Chinese manga world, even making waves in Japan. It was featured three times on Japan's NHK TV news program and was praised by Japanese media as a "world-class Chinese anime masterpiece." This adaptation also drew the attention of many fans. The PV and opening theme are quite impressive. In the third year of Daye (607 AD), the Sui Dynasty was in turmoil under the ruthless rule of Emperor Yang Guang. Even the vast desert had become a dangerous place. In this emerging industry, a new profession known as "Biaoke" emerged. "Biao" refers to hired martial artists skilled in martial arts, tasked with escorting targets and completing bounties. The male protagonist, Daoma, is one such martial artist with extraordinary skills, traveling in the vast desert. On his way to evade the government's pursuit, he accepts an escort mission with the destination being the capital, Chang'an. He expected it to be a simple escort, but little did he know it would be fraught with dangers and conspiracies. Thus begins a journey that will change the fate of the entire nation. In a dilapidated border inn, a group of bandits surrounded the place. Daoma enters and presents a wanted poster, saying, "It doesn't matter what you've done or who you've killed in the past; I'm here to help you." The bandits offer 800 taels, a considerable sum, and Daoma has a young boy named Xiaoqi at his side, backing him up. A man and a boy? Accompanied by the childish counting of taels, the inn is filled with bloodshed and swordplay, and the bandits are defeated. Finally, the bandit leader willingly pays, and Daoma and Xiaoqi leave. Along the way, they come across corpses strewn about, and an injured man with a wanted poster is found. This man is none other than his mortal enemy, the Snake with Two Heads, a skilled swordsman who killed his father. Eight years ago, the Snake with Two Heads was involved in the murder of a high-ranking government official, and he has since disappeared into the border region, leaving no trace. Daoma wants to track him down, and this trip will change his destiny. This is just the beginning of "Biaoren." First, let's talk about the maturity rating. It's been a while since I've seen red blood in Chinese anime, and seeing scenes of violence, swords, and corpses is quite "adult." Next, the story has a solid foundation from the original work, and the overall plot is smooth, making it friendly to non-manga readers. However, there are some clear drawbacks. Compared to the original work, the anime's depiction of facial expressions, the intensity of the characters' eyes, and other aspects have some issues. Overall, the quality is there. From what I've seen in the first two episodes, when compared horizontally with Japanese animation, it's above average. When compared with other Chinese anime, it falls a bit behind "White Cat Legend," "Grand Court Diary," and "Wushan Wuxing." "Biaoren" is like a Chinese version of "Red Dead Redemption," with a large and complex story, and many characters have yet to appear. I look forward to how the anime will perform in the future, and I hope Chinese anime will continue to improve.
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