Huyao Xiao Hongniang

动画 (Dong Hua) or 国漫 (Guo Man; gu-o-mun) refers to anime that is produced in China (correct me if I'm wrong). People often just browse 'TV' section on MAL and sadly miss out on HIDDEN GEMSSSSSSSS, which is frustrating because some of them are really good. This list provides donghua that you should give a chance to try.

You can find donghua in the 'ONA' section
Updated up to Spring 2022.
If I miss out on any good ones, do let me know on the profile comments/DMs!

While the term "anime" is known to be an animated show produced in Japan, there is a wide range of items it may refer to. Another section it may be referring to is the most definitely overlooked part of animation, donghua, more likely known as Chinese animation.

Since it was produced in China, not Japan, it may have not gained as much attention, while it deserves no less than others. Here are a few you might want to check out!

Note that this list includes the main seasons, not side stories.

Just random recommendations you may not have seen or heard.

cute cupid always needed

Here are some cute fox girls or wolf girls.

Some of these are fox spirits who are yōkai/yāoguài who can shapeshift and mess with humans in Chinese and Japanese mythology and might have up to 9 tails.

Normal foxes or mythlogy, yōkai foxes?
Demons or waifus?
Fluffy and dangerous❤️

Donghuas that have humor and get chuckles out of me. Not guaranteed they all will be deep. Some are lowbrow.

Donghua is the term used to refer to animation produced in China, encompassing all animated works but specifically referring to Chinese animation. Donghua adapts manhua comics and is often associated with 3D CG animation, although it can also use more standard anime-style animation - IMDb.

All entries are based on popularity, views (audience), rating, quality, and my opinion.

All donghua in this interest stack are considered above-average or top-tier, animation and/or story-wise.

Some 2D donghua here have not been watched by me but are generally well received.

This list is in no particular order.

This list will be continuously updated.


Check out my other list ([SSS] 3D donghua) for more recommendations. Visit my profile for more.

Collection of all 2D Fantasy & Supernatural Donghua (only the first season entry)

Speaks for itself, but it can contain chinese folklore or chinese historical elements, like spirits and dynasties

Anime found on Viki Rakuten. (details explain if subscription is needed:)

+ "Leiji Matsumoto;s OZMA" (watch free)
+ "My Little Boys" (watch free)