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Meant for young adults, played by young adults. Aired in 2018, produced few years earlier
At first, I was confused and read some negative comments regarding this drama. So, I didn't expect much from it. Moreover, I thought it was just another case of youth martial arts that I had seen before. Later, I realized that the negative comments were referring to season 2 and it made me pleasantly surprised.What confused me was the name mentioned in the drama and the name mentioned when it aired. Both are a different season.
The drama centers around a young and aspiring martial artist hero who faces various challenges in his mission to save the world. He attends a prestigious martial arts school with a group of loyal friends, and sweet romance blossoms throughout the series. His mission is to eradicate the evil, save his friends and have his revenge. While the plot may not be entirely original, it is worth noting that the drama was produced a few years before its 2018 release due to Chinese media censorship, so the special effects may not be as advanced as those in more recent dramas. The music choice at that time was probably good to attract young people too!
It's remarkable how much a few years can change actors and actresses. Looking back from 2024, it's clear that Leo Wu, whom I first saw in Love Like the Galaxy, was much younger then (probably around 16-17 in 2016 when it was produced), and while his acting experience was already impressive, he lacked a certain (normal) maturity that he has since acquired in his recent dramas, a few years later (he is 24 in 2024). Therefore, even talented, even with an already impressive list of dramas he played, he was still a late teenager and it showed. Even back then, he was already bodybuilding, which was evident from the number of times we saw him shirtless on the show. I'm sure his fans were over the moon! 😆
Few comical and over-the-top scenes were amusing, particularly when the ML cleverly wrapped a black scarf around his face to remain incognito, but peculiarly kept the attention-grabbing, one-of-a-kind, gigantic sword strapped to his back, making it obvious to everyone that it was indeed him. It was a comical display of a superhero in action, leaving me with a hearty laugh. This is why I call this drama meant for teenagers and young adults. The credibility was removed immediately.
Ahem… a special mention to the ugliest hairstyles I have ever seen in a drama!! Gosh, those were so distracting, poor Leo Wu!
I was taken aback when I saw Xiao Zhan in a supporting role, as I am a huge fan of his after watching The Untamed. This drama was a year before though and although his acting was good, he didn't shine as much as The Untamed. It's disheartening to see that despite his immense popularity, he doesn't seem to be happy. Every time I see him in recent interviews or TV events, he appears to be unhappy and wants to escape. He recently expressed his desire to take a step back. It's a shame that someone as talented as him doesn't seem to be getting the happiness and recognition he deserves.
It's funny that I found many actors and actresses who played support roles in the Chinese dramas "Oh My Emperor" (2018) and "Joy of Life" (2019). Some of these actors include Jason Gu and Wu Jia Cheng (from "Oh My Emperor"), Li Qin, Li Zi Feng, Du Yu Ming and Xin Zhi Lei (all from "Joy of Life"). It's rare for me to recognize actors, especially when there are hundreds of them. However, these actors made an impression on me when I watched "Oh My Emperor" and "Joy of Life" before this drama.
This drama is an entertaining production that is worth watching without high expectations. Although at episode 33, I found it was a bit redundant, I took a little pause and decided to finish the series. While it may not be the most memorable drama out there, it certainly has its moments and will keep you interested for the entire season. This drama is geared towards young adults but can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages. As a personal taste, I do not like special sound effects (aka owls we never see to make sure we understand it is the night even if it is plainly the night with the moon or the crickets).
Overall, I recommend this drama to anyone who enjoys a good martial arts storyline with a touch of romance.
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Great Action, great cast!
Amazing drama, great music, great character pairing, and so much good music. The only thing that made it not perfect was the slow pace at some parts, but the whole story was exciting throughout. It seems to be different storyline than the original from what I've heard, but still worth a watch.-- Best parts of the drama: subtle bromance and girl love, awesome music, some of my favorite actors, and amazing special effects, There was also plenty of comedy, which was surprising at first, but it definitely helps create a more addicting show to watch.
-- Worst parts of the drama: Very few times the scenes seemed to last too long, (not that the plot kept repeating -- luckily this one didn't do that), but I just sped it up a bit a few times and was fine. Don't skip episodes or you will get lost quickly. The other bad thing was that the drama ended. Also, IMO li Qin should have been in every episode :-P
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I was just bamboozled
i didnt read the light novel for this, so when I found out that this show had a harem....Idk i just dropped it xDIdk, it just made me uncomfy. Like I legit stopped the episode right where the next, new...? FL comes in, and I get that its fantasy, set in some kinda dated or alternate time period, but I just felt like the relationship between the first leads that we had been building up so far, was just thrown away in an instant, the moment that ML did what he did :^( like i dont wanna spoil thaat part, but i havent moved from ep 13, and I'm not sure I will.
I was only really watching for leo wu, but that scene kinda rubbed me the wrong way so I just dropped the show. If this doesnt bother you, you won't have issues with the show.
But u see cause I was just so bamboozled--
It's all personal preference, but I just didnt wanna continue the show after that. maybe its cause i had been binging it for hours straight and I felt betrayed, or cause i just dont like harems lmfao
reminded me of isekai anime when the ML picks up his ensemble of waifus, lmao
anyways my personal opinion ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
and btw i dont find reverse-harem riveting either :/
I liked the story tho! You're also constantly hoping and waiting for the ML to become stronger. You just know he'll be badass in the future. But this kind of story, I already know what the ending will be like. I was only holding on to the bits of romance that might develop along the way. him having 2 wives won't mean he doesnt still like the 1st FL, but refer to my line about bamboozlement.
anyways this opinions is now on the web
i hope yall sphere stans dont eat me alive.....
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3 yrs later there is still no Season 2!
I'm writing this purely for those who are coming to this a few years after its release and assuming it has a conclusion...NO, it does NOT. After 45 episodes, there is a climactic battle, yes, but no conclusion. It leaves you with a "To be continued in Season 2," only there IS NO SEASON 2 in production as of late 2021.If you want to watch cute little Leo Wu and an enjoyable, slowly building story with decent music, then yeah, this is a decent all around drama. Just be warned that it doesn't have an ending. And like others have said, Xiao Zhan has a very small part.
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Dont believe all these fake positive reviews!
I was shocked at all these fake positive reviews, they must have been watching a totally different show or they havent really watched a real good action fantasy wuxia drama before...like Eternal Love (2017) or The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1997)! I could not even watch any further beyond episode 3! I keep it short and sharp how bad this Fights Break Sphere show is and how different these reviewers are proclaiming it to be...1. Acting - Suck!
2. Dubbing - Suck!
3. Sound Effects - Suck!
4. Special Effects - Suck!
5. Fight Choreography - Suck!
6. Chemistry among actors & actresses - Suck!
I ask all you fake positive reviewers to compare this show with actual great dramas like The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1997) or Eternal Love (2017) and tell me with straight face if this show is as great as you claim it to be and show me the comparisons, because from what i see, the difference are like Heaven & Earth!
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Prenant et vite dans l'ambiance
Mon avis :Contrairement à beaucoup de xianxia qui misent tout sur la romance Immortal samasara qui risque de revenir à plusieurs reprises dans cette chronique), Fights Break Sphere où combat de sphères en français choisit une voie différente et c’est probablement ce qui explique pourquoi j'ai autant accroché, bien que la bouille de Leo Wu n'y est pas étrangère non plus.
Dès le départ, le drama pose une ambiance plus énergique et orientée progression personnelle. On suit Xiao Yan, incarné par Leo Wu, dans un parcours de chute (c'est le moins que l'on puisse dire) puis de sa lente reconstruction, beaucoup plus centré sur l’évolution du personnage que sur ses relations amoureuses.
Ici, la romance est clairement secondaire et presque accessoire et ça fait du bien surtout après m'être farci 61 épisodes de Immortal samsara.
Le cœur de la série repose sur :
💪 la montée en puissance du héros
🧠 les stratégies et rivalités entre les protagonistes
🌍 l’exploration d’un monde structuré autour de la cultivation
Ce choix donne un rythme plus dynamique que dans des dramas comme Immortal Samsara (toujours lui), avec une sensation constante d’avancer vers un objectif.
Xiao Yan n’est pas parfait loin de là, et c’est ce qui le rend aussi attachant :
Il commence affaibli et se fera humilié devant un grand nombre de personnes.
Il va se reconstruire étape par étape.
Sa détermination devient le moteur principal de l’histoire
On est davantage dans une logique de shonen (progression, dépassement de soi) que dans une tragédie romantique.
Le casting est solide et l'alchimie entre les personnages masculins comme féminins sont excellents et je n'en dirais pas autant pour sa suite.
Leo Wu apporte beaucoup d’énergie au rôle, avec un mélange crédible de vulnérabilité et de ténacité et ses interactions avec Baron Chen est juste excellente, tous comme ceux entre les autres personnages (alliés comme ennemis) et elles sont souvent plus intéressantes que la romance elle-même.
Les effets spéciaux peuvent parfois dater un peu (il est tout de même de 2018), mais :
l’univers reste cohérent
les systèmes de pouvoir sont compréhensibles
les enjeux sont clairs
Et surtout, le drama réussit à maintenir l’intérêt grâce à son côté aventure continue.
Verdict :
Fights Break Sphere est un xianxia qui fonctionne parce qu’il mise sur l’action et le parcours initiatique du héros plutôt que sur une romance qui s'étire en longueur (ai-je encore besoin de dire à quel drama je fais référence) est un choix rafraîchissant pour ceux qui comme moi aime ce genre.
Si vous aimez :
✅ Une romance peu envahissante
✅ Un héros en constante évolution
✅ Un rythme plus actif et moins répétitif
✅ Une vraie sensation de progression
Alors ce drama est fait pour vous.
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