The recent blockbuster Nezha 2 has dominated social media and the box office, marking another milestone in the revival of Chinese animated classics. With its record-breaking success, 2025's most acclaimed film has reignited global interest in Nezha, a legendary figure in Chinese mythology and animation history.
Nezha's Legacy: From 1979 to 2025
While today's audiences are mesmerized by the stunning visuals and powerful storytelling of the latest Nezha film, many may not realize that Nezha's first global breakthrough happened 46 years ago.
In 1979, the Shanghai Animation Film Studio (SAFS) released "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King", a masterpiece that won multiple international awards, including Best Animated Film at the Hundred Flowers Awards (China), Special Jury Prize at the Cinemanila International Film Festival (Philippines) and so on.
Nazha 2 also pays tribute to SAFS's outstanding work in the story. When Nezha merges with Ao Bing, his master Taiyi exclaims, "Now this is the real deal!"—instantly reminding audiences of the classic Nezha Conquers the Dragon King by Shanghai Animation Film Studio. What a perfect connection!
This landmark film introduced Chinese animation to the world, laying the foundation for the modern resurgence of Chinese animated cinema.
As Nezha once again captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, people gradually realized that "to journey with Chinese animation is to journey with legends. To invest in its legacy is to invest in the future."
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