TV series

Yao-Chinese Folktales

Name: Yao-Chinese Folktales
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2023-01-01
Cast: Lin Qiang, Xing Yunjia, Zhang Yunming, Tang Xiaotang, Wang Yifei

20232 seasons17 episodes★ 7.6

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

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

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Overview

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

Series details

First air date: 2023
Last air date: 2026
Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 17
Episode runtime: 19 min
Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language: ZH
Origin country: CN
Networks: bilibili
Created by: Chen Liaoyu
Production: 哔哩哔哩, Shanghai Animation Film Studio

Cast

Lin Qiang

Cast member

Xing Yunjia

林林

Zhang Yunming

唐僧 (voice)

Tang Xiaotang

小虎（voice）

Wang Yifei

小男孩（voice）

Cai Zhuangzhuang

小野猪怪 (voice) / Snake No. Three (voice)

Seasons

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Season 1

2023

8 episodes

The animated short film collection Yao-Chinese Folktales comprises eight independent stories rooted in traditional Chinese culture: The Little Monster's Summer, Goose, Goose, Goose, Linlin, The Country Bus Takes Away Wang Hai'er and the Immortal, Xiaoman, Birds and Fish, The Convenience Store, and The Jade Rabbit. These stories span the past and present, and look towards the future, ranging from nostalgia for rural life to technological fantasy, from fundamental themes of life to reflections on humanity, showcasing Chinese imagination and embodying Chinese national culture and philosophy.

Season 2

2026

9 episodes

Yao-Chinese Folktales 2 is a collection of nine animated shorts brought to life by twelve visionary directors. Building on Chinese imaginative storytelling, it explores diverse themes and artistic styles, blending fantasy, folklore, and allegory with reflections on real life. The shorts invite audiences to ponder self-identity, family relationships, and social connections, offering both visual richness and thoughtful insight into contemporary human experiences.