Sword and Beloved

Wangquan Fugui has been raised inside the strict walls of Wangquan Manor to become the Yiqi Alliance's top demon-slayer, a life built on discipline and a clear enemy. When Qing Tong, a spider demon, slips into the household posing as a spy, the balance shifts. Her presence forces Fugui to question the simple labels he was taught, and he slowly begins to see demons as more than threats. Driven by a new hunger for freedom and a dream of lasting peace, Fugui endures brutal trials, then leaves the manor with Qing Tong to pursue a different path, one that tests his loyalties, beliefs, and the cost of change.

Released in 2025, the series is directed by Jason Du and created by Tuo Xiaoxin, Miu Wenjing, and Jian An. The main cast includes Cheng Yi, Li Yitong, Guo Junchen, Ken Chang Tzu-Yao, and Mao Xiaohui.

Initial audience scores and early reviews point to strong performances and rich production design, with a vote average around 7.1 out of 10 from viewers. The show examines themes of morality, identity, and the aftermath of trauma, asking whether hatred is taught or chosen. Critics and fans have noted its willingness to blur monster and human lines while keeping emotional stakes high.

Since its debut, Sword and Beloved has generated active online conversation about its portrayal of blurred moral boundaries and the chemistry between the leads. Fan art, theory threads, and discussions about the series' folklore elements and costume design have appeared on social platforms, especially among viewers who enjoy fantasy dramas with moral complexity.

As of now, there are no major awards or nominations publicly reported for the series. It remains early in its release cycle, so recognition from festivals or television award bodies may still emerge in the months following its debut.