Series synopsis
Yao-Chinese Folktales, also known as 中国奇谭 is a Chinese animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on bilibili on January 1, 2023. It was created by Chen Liaoyu. It stars Lin Qiang.
Yao-Chinese Folktales has eight independent story rooted in traditional Chinese culture
Premise
Yao-Chinese Folktales has eight independent story rooted in traditional Chinese culture
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
- Xing Yunjia
- Zhang Yunming as 唐僧 (voice)
- Tang Xiaotang as 小虎（voice）
- Wang Yifei as 小男孩（voice）
- Cai Zhuangzhuang as 小野猪怪 (voice)
- Zhao Yuteng as 小满
- Lü Renzhong as 杨大爷（voice）
- Liu Yang as 小卖部老板/门神-镇宅兽（voice）
- Dong Wenliang as Snake No. Two (voice)
- Li Zheng as Xiaosheng (voice)
- Xu Minghao as Little Bear (voice)
- Liu Qianhan as Mother Bear (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 2, 2023 | February 12, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 9 | January 1, 2026 | February 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nobody | January 1, 2023 |
| 2 | Goose Mountain | January 1, 2023 |
| 3 | She Wolf | January 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How to Become Three Dragons This film features 2D cartoon style with meticulous and vibrant brushwork, using a young snake's quest for immortality to explore themes of self-discovery and growth. |
January 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Man in the Ear Employs ink-wash sketching and is based on strange tales from "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio", outlining the inner desires of the heart. |
January 1, 2026 |
| 3 |
Today's Zoo With a retro picture quality and mockumentary style, it reflects individual choices within a fantastical stage. |
January 8, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | bilibili |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2023 |
| Last aired | February 19, 2026 |
| Runtime | 19 minutes |
| Status | continue |