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The Founder of Diabolism

2018 – 2021Show3 seasons35 episodes

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

A gripping, tense animated series about fantasy and history, with standout score and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 35 episodes · best: S3E3 "The Dream" 9.5

Episodes

8.6
8.8
9.2

Story

WILL HIS RETURN BRING MORE CHAOS OR AT LAST PEACE INTO THE WORLD?

A feared outlaw is reborn in another’s body and joins an old rival to unravel ghostly mysteries—and maybe his own past.

Feels like

  • Xianxia Fantasy Adventure
  • Mystery & Supernatural Investigation
  • Tragic Backstory & Redemption
  • Brotherhood & Loyalty
  • Complex Non-Linear Narrative
  • Cultivation World-Building
  • Emotional Depth & Pathos
  • Traditional Chinese Aesthetics
  • Spiritual Warfare

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gideon Liu
Written by
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, Zhu Ke, Liang Sha
Produced by
Liu Xing, Wang Juan, Zhu Ke
Music by
Sun Yujing

Everyone

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Facts

July 9, 2018 · October 16, 2021 · Ended

First aired
July 9, 2018
Last aired
October 16, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 35 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
67 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Founder of Diabolism?"

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Where can I stream The Founder of Diabolism?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, The Founder of Diabolism streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is The Founder of Diabolism worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.4).

Does The Founder of Diabolism get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.6, and season 3 peaks at 9.2. The highest-rated episode is The Dream (season 3, episode 3) at 9.5, and the lowest is Banishing Evil: Part 1 (season 1, episode 1) at 8.0.

How long does it take to watch The Founder of Diabolism?

20 h

About 20 hours: 35 episodes in 3 seasons of about 35 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2021.

Is The Founder of Diabolism in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.