Fanren Xiu Xian Chuan

Chinese anime adaptions The stories are about cultivation (chi gong), martial arts and martial techniques Both MCs are weak at the start but later become stronger In both stories the powers levels are divided between stages A lot if flashy fights and animations 

A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality (Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan) follows Han Li’s arduous path to immortality through relentless cultivation and overcoming mystical challenges. Like Throne of Seal, this series emphasizes themes of perseverance, personal growth, and the struggle for power. The protagonist’s journey to transcend his mortal limitations and achieve greatness mirrors the transformative journeys and epic adventures found in Throne of Seal. The intricate world-building, detailed cultivation techniques, and intense battles in A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality create a captivating narrative that explores the protagonist's growth and the obstacles he faces, making it a thrilling series for fans of fantasy action. read more 

S: Both MC start off in poverty Both MC set out to train Both MC start off weak and gain power over time D: Fanren is about solo journey v DDII is about friend journeys Fanren has some deep lore v DDII has surface level lore Fanren is human and demon conflicts v DDII is human and human conflicts 

Similarities - Both MCs embark on a journey exploring the cultivation world - Both MCs are joined by friends on their journey - Both stories are wuxia - Both series are CGI Chinese Donghua - Both series eventually have brotherly connection (sometimes feels like suggestive BL) Differences - Fanren has sad events VS Shaonian doesn't have sad events - Shaonian is a more grounded religious story VS. Fanren is a more fantasy related story 

Both series start of slow (typical good stories do) Both MC’s gain more and more power as show goes on Both MC’s leave their hometown to become immortal Both Series/MC’s have attractive girls 

Similarities - Both Series are in ancient chinese setting - Both MCs experience traumatizing beginnings - Both MCs have hidden power - Both series are 3D CGI - Both MCs lead their armies (sects fight against gang, kingdom fight against kingdom) - Both MCs come from a poor village background Differences - Mortal's Journey is more into cultivation and martial arts - Mortal's Journey has better details and combat choreography/combat dynamics - Mortal's Journey MC starts as a sect medic - Mortal's Journey MC gets betrayed in the beginning  

Chinese anime adaptions The stories are about cultivation (chi gong), martial arts and martial techniques Both MCs are weak at the start but later become stronger In both stories the powers levels are divided between stages A lot of flashy fights and animations MCs both know medical skills  

Similar MC - keeps low profile - plans everything and every fight - knowledgeable Only difference is Big brother MC is forcefully more involved in other worldly affairs  

Chinese anime adaptions The stories are about cultivation (chi gong), martial arts and martial techniques Both MCs are weak at the start but later become stronger In both stories the powers levels are divided between stages A lot of flashy fights and animations 

Similarities - Both Series has demons - Both MCs have a dark past - Both MCs are betrayed - Both MCs become strong after near death experiences - Both MCs are feared by normal people/mortals - Both MCs have a secret power/fluid that helps them - Both MCs are wanderers Differences - Mortal's Journey is a historical cultivation series VS. Dororo is a historical supernatural series - Mortal's Journey is a 3D Chinese Donghua VS Dororo is a 2D Japanese Anime - Han Li has family VS Hyakkimaru doesn't really have family