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Yao-Chinese Folktales

2023 – nowShow2 seasons17 episodesTV-14

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

An awe-inspiring, spectacular animated series about fantasy and history, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

2 seasons · 17 episodes · best: S1E1 "Nobody" 8.6

Episodes

7.2
8.0

Story

Yao-Chinese Folktales has eight independent story rooted in traditional Chinese culture

Feels like

  • Animated Anthology
  • Chinese Folklore
  • Mythological Tales
  • Visually Stunning
  • Diverse Animation Styles
  • Cultural Storytelling
  • Moral Fables
  • Fantasy & Wonder
  • Rewatchable
  • Timeless Narratives

Cast

24 of 31 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chen Liaoyu, Pan Bin, Hu Rui
Written by
Hu Rui, Yang Mu, Good Gu
Produced by
Su Da, Li Zao, Wang Jun
Music by
Yuan Sihan, Tiannan Cai

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 2023 · February 19, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 1, 2023
Latest episode
February 19, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 17 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Incredible Shrinking Man, Silence Is Golden, Doing In the Wizard +9

  • Incredible Shrinking Man
  • Silence Is Golden
  • Doing In the Wizard
  • Beast Man
  • Parrot Pet Position
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Animal Motifs
  • Animal Motifs
  • Walking the Earth
  • Animate Inanimate Object
  • Our Yaoguai Are Different
  • Our Yaoguai Are Different

12 of 198 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Yao-Chinese Folktales?"

Questions about Yao-Chinese Folktales

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yao-Chinese Folktales?

Rakuten Viki

In the United States, Yao-Chinese Folktales streams on Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Yao-Chinese Folktales worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Yao-Chinese Folktales okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Yao-Chinese Folktales?

5 h

About 5 hours: 17 episodes in 2 seasons of about 19 minutes each since 2023, and it's still in production.

Is Yao-Chinese Folktales in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Yao-Chinese Folktales use?

Incredible Shrinking ManSilence Is GoldenDoing In the WizardBeast ManParrot Pet PositionAffectionate NicknameAnimal MotifsAnimal MotifsWalking the EarthAnimate Inanimate ObjectOur Yaoguai Are DifferentOur Yaoguai Are Differentand 186 more

TV Tropes lists 198 tropes for it, including Incredible Shrinking Man, Silence Is Golden, and Doing In the Wizard.