Zhongguo Jingqi Xiansheng -

Played a vital role in the mid-2010s surge of Chinese domestic animation. Production and Impact Creator: Written and illustrated by Quan Ku.

Overview: Zhongguo Jingqi Xiansheng Zhongguo Jingqi Xiansheng (known in English as or The Silver Guardian ) is a prominent Chinese manhua and donghua series. It blends supernatural horror, folklore, and urban fantasy with modern social commentary. Key Narrative Pillars Zhongguo Jingqi Xiansheng

Balancing the mundane world with the "hidden" world of ghosts and deities. Cultural Significance Played a vital role in the mid-2010s surge

Wang Xiaoji, a seemingly ordinary young man. It blends supernatural horror, folklore, and urban fantasy

Unlike many fantasy series that lean into "isekai" or Western tropes, this series is deeply rooted in . It focuses on the struggle of the "everyman" against cosmic and systemic forces, making it relatable despite its fantastical elements.

Originally serialized on Tencent Animation and Comics .

Based on traditional Chinese Taoist alchemy and exorcism.