Legend of Princess Chang-Ge

Shortly after a celestial omen warns of disaster for the Tang Dynasty, a brutal coup overturns the throne, killing the emperor and his kin. The princess Yongning escapes, but the palace declares the entire line dead. Fueled by fury, she rebrands herself as a young man, Li Chang Ge, and heads for the Shou province to pursue vengeance from the shadows. Li Chang Ge uses wit and restraint to win the trust of the Shou emperor and quickly climbs the military ladder. The tale follows her adolescence filled with risk, loyal companions, and bitter rivals, all while a widening war and shifting loyalties threaten to swallow her plans. It is a vivid look at power, identity and survival in a fractured era.

Produced as an animated series released in 2025, Legend of Princess Chang-Ge comes from creators Xia Da, Moen Yanglu and Jian Zhong. It presents an original take on Tang Dynasty intrigue rather than adapting a pre existing source, with a strong ensemble voice cast led by Chang Rongshan as Li Changge, Xue Cheng as Ashina Sun, Ma Zhengyang as Mu Jin, Jinwen Chen as A-Dou and Zhao Mingzhou as Gongsun Heng.

Reception to date shows a modest but positive response, with a 7.5 out of 10 from four votes. The series dives into themes of gender disguise, political maneuvering, friendship, and the costs of war, wrapped in fast paced battles and dramatic political plots.