Jointly produced by Shanghai Animated Film Studio and streaming site Bilibili, Yao—Chinese Folktales, (gain) over 26 million views and a score of 9.6 out of 10 on rating site Douban since it aired last Sunday.
The eight-part series was inspired by various classics from traditional Chinese literature and showcases a range of artistic (style) such as paper cutting, watercolor painting, and computer graphics.
The first episode (集) is based the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, with characters preparing. (capture) a Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk.
Its plot, depicts one of the characters being punished after their leader was dissatisfied with their work, has resonated (共鸣) with wide audience, reminding (they) of their own dilemmas and hardships in the workplace.
The new series is part of the growing trend of Chinese animation (turn) to ancient legends and folktales for (inspire).
(domestic) produced animated films featuring classic figures such as "Monkey King", "Ne Zha", and "White Snake" have proved to be big hits in recent years!
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