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Donghua: Chinese Animation

New to Chinese animation? Donghua covers far more than one style or genre. Explore our beginner guides, recommendations and reviews to find your way into its stories.

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New to donghua?Understand Chinese animation and the terms you will see.Choose your first seriesCompare short comedy, suspense and longer fantasy adventures.Plan a movie nightFind a film by mood, runtime and where to begin.

Illuminated towers, tiled rooftops and airborne vessels in a nighttime city from New Gods: Yang Jian.

Donghua / Guide

Chinese Animated Movies to Watch, and Where to Start

By Cody NewmanSep 20, 2026

Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang against a blue background patterned with clocks and film strips.

Donghua / Guide

Best Donghua for Beginners: 6 Picks for Different Moods

By Cody NewmanSep 20, 2026

Seven holding scissors, surrounded by other characters in the official Scissor Seven series artwork.

Donghua / Review

Scissor Seven Review: Is It Worth Starting?

By Cody NewmanSep 20, 2026

Donghua / Explainer

What Is Donghua? Meaning, Examples and How to Start

By Cody NewmanSep 21, 2026

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Chinese Animated Movies to Watch, and Where to Start

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