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Legend of Xianwu

TV Show 2023 18m/ep 8.5 /10 Returning
Youku A Youku Original
Created by Sandao Liujie

Ye Chen is a steadfast disciple who spends his days guarding the sects sacred medicinal fields. When a brutal clash shatters the fields and exposes the fragility of his loyalty, his devotion is punished with banishment rather than recognition. Cast out, he encounters a strange flame that seems to... Read more

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About Legend of Xianwu

Ye Chen is a steadfast disciple who spends his days guarding the sects sacred medicinal fields. When a brutal clash shatters the fields and exposes the fragility of his loyalty, his devotion is punished with banishment rather than recognition. Cast out, he encounters a strange flame that seems to fall from the heavens and touch something deep inside him. That celestial spark becomes a catalyst, pushing him to train harder, think smarter, and push past long held limits. He faces rival clans and hidden threats with a growing repertoire of skills, reshaping his identity as he learns what it means to survive on his own. In time, his restless rise rewrites his own story.

The series released in 2023 as an animated action show created by Sandao Liujie. Gu Jiangshan voices Ye Chen, supported by Li Shimeng, Nie Xiying, Titus Jin and Qiao Shiyu in key roles.

Early feedback places Legend of Xianwu among notable new fantasy anime with a favorable crowd rating. Themes include loyalty tested by betrayal, the cost of power, and reinvention after exile. The lead's personal growth anchors the action.

As a 2023 title, its cultural footprint is still forming. Fans praise the animation, fight choreography, and the sense that inner resolve matters as much as lineage. If it sustains momentum it may influence future wuxia animation.

Details

Release Date
March 19, 2023
Episode Length
18m
User Ratings
8 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
188
Network
Youku
Status
Returning Series
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure
Country
China
Studio
Xiaoming Taiji +3 more
External Links
View on IMDB

Cast

Gu Jiangshan

Gu Jiangshan

叶辰/仙武帝尊 (voice)

Li Shimeng

Li Shimeng

姬凝霜 (voice)

Nie Xiying

Nie Xiying

楚萱儿 (voice)

Titus Jin

Titus Jin

霍都 (voice)

Qiao Shiyu

Qiao Shiyu

月娇 (voice)

Liu Cong

Liu Cong

张丰年 (voice)

Zhang Yutong

Zhang Yutong

虎娃 (voice)

Lan Taoyi

Lan Taoyi

卫阳 / 华云 (voice)

Created by: Sandao Liujie

Seasons (1 season, 188 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

188 episodes - 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Legend of Xianwu is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy online in the US. Check back later for updates.

Legend of Xianwu has 1 season with a total of 188 episodes.

With a rating of 8.5/10 from 8 viewers, Legend of Xianwu is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

Ye Chen is a steadfast disciple who spends his days guarding the sects sacred medicinal fields. When a brutal clash shatters the fields and exposes the fragility of his loyalty, his devotion is punished with banishment rather than recognition. Cast out, he encounters a strange flame that seems to...

Legend of Xianwu stars Gu Jiangshan, Li Shimeng, Nie Xiying, Titus Jin, and Qiao Shiyu.

Legend of Xianwu was created by Sandao Liujie.

Legend of Xianwu was released on March 19, 2023.

Legend of Xianwu is a Animation and Action & Adventure series.

Gu Jiangshan voices 叶辰/仙武帝尊. He anchors the show as the main cultivator throughout Legend of Xianwu's 188 episodes.

Li Shimeng voices 姬凝霜. Her role is part of the core cast shaping the series' dynamics.

Legend of Xianwu has 188 episodes over 1 season. As of now, the show runs a single season with a lengthy multi-episode arc.

Qiao Shiyu voices 月娇. She contributes to the show's ensemble of key characters.