Soul Land

Tang San grows up in the Tang Outer Sect, learning to craft hidden weapons. After stealing the Inner Sect's secret techniques he faces a death sentence and leaps from Hell's Peak. Instead of ending, his life restarts in Douluo Dalu, a world where everyone awakens a spirit and trains spirit power to become Spirit Masters. Tang San's spirit is Blue Silver Grass, dismissed as weak and useless. With his weapon-making skills, several forms of cunning, and fierce loyalty to the Tang Sect, he pursues higher ranks, new allies, and challenges in arena and battle, trying to prove that a humble spirit and steady talent can win honor in a harsh new world. He uses craft and cunning.

Released in 2018, Soul Land is adapted from Tang Jia San Shao's novel and directed by Hongning Tang and Robin Shen, featuring voice performances by Shen Lei, Zhang Qi and Wei Zhai, and also stars Tao Dian and Zhao Lu.

There are no widely reported international awards for the donghua, and it hasn't been a major presence in Western prize competitions. Its recognition has been more fan-driven, through online rankings and community enthusiasm rather than mainstream trophies. Instead it's been acknowledged in fan polls and online rankings, reflecting popularity rather than official laurels.

Soul Land helped grow interest in the Douluo Dalu universe outside the original novel readership, sparking fan art, discussion threads, cosplay and active streaming communities, where theories and character rankings are common. Characters like Tang San and Xiao Wu have become staples in Chinese animation fandom.

Critics and fans praise the series for its strategic fights, character bonds, and steady progression from underdog status to mastery. It holds an 8.3/10 user rating here, and major themes include rebirth, loyalty, technique and perseverance. Viewers also highlight mentorship, sacrifice and the value of technique over raw power.