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Cute show about magic academies
I enjoyed this one. I thought the world-building was well done and I liked the theme of a group of young people coming together as a team. I look forward to seeing Wu Xuan Yi in more works--she was adorable as a feisty rabbit in Douluo continent and Xiao Zhan did a good job playing an idealistic young 'lad' who had some growing to do. I also liked the hate-to-love relationship of Dai Mu Bai and Zhu Zhu Qing. The Headmaster was my favorite character--he was so hilarious, especially his obsession over money. Seeing Calvin Chen in his early forties in DLC and then watching him in KO One was a bit of a shock--should have done those in reverse order (though I'd really only watched KO One for Jiro Wang).There was some illogic and inconsistency as there is in all dramas (for example, why was there no audience during the final competition--wasn't it kinda of a big deal!?). The evil characters' motives sometimes seemed a bit fuzzy. I also felt bad for all the animals they were always killing off--though that was kind of the theme and leads' goal was to minimize the need for that type of killing.
I'm looking forward to Season 2 (hopefully there is one, given the ending). I would recommend it to those looking for a Xuanhuan version of Harry Potter & the like. :D
PS. The music was bizarre. I read here on MDL that it was due to copyright issues so they had to use different music than what the original played in China. However, they should have picked something other than 1970's porn music (not that I know from personal experience, but that's what I imagine it would sound like. ;P)
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Very light-hearted story. Something I really enjoyed.
This is a very light-hearted story with great character development. Love the friendship and the loyalty among the Shrek Academy students and the elders. Loved Tang San and Wu! I want them to make the second movie but it has been so long since the first and there are no signs. This is simply a series I will always keep coming back to. Very easy to follow and recommendable.Was this review helpful to you?
Comforting and great plot!
Overall, an amazing plot and just?! Worthy of being a comfort drama, without a doubt. Characters will really make you sympathize with them :') and there is a strong sense of companionship between them all, and of course, the main couple's platonic relationship is truly tender to watch! While I have not read the actual web novel, I can still somehow assume that this is the best adaptation they can make; besides, this was just the beginning! Anyway, the story pumps you up and you feel as if you are there with the characters and constantly improving with them. That's what I feel!Was this review helpful to you?
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Have a good trip
This series was pleasingly nice and friendly. Adventurous, entertaining, creative, an exciting adventure and fantasy story. The main couple had a sweet love story from beginning to end, without triangle garbage and side-kick bullshit. Other interesting relationships developed as the story progressed.So there are authors who are obviously creative enough to do without side-kicks as the driving force behind a story. Bravo for that!
The actors are great, I especially liked the bunny girl, whose background you can find out for yourself. But she's adorable. Only at the end there's that standard separation of the lovers again, obeying an unavoidable China story compulsion.
There is to be a Season 2, albeit without Wu Xuan Yi. This bunny is said not to have been good enough and another actress is said to have been chosen. I haven't found anything about a Season2. Does anyone know anything about it?
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Great for watching with young teenage boys
I find it is quite an entertaining drama series to watch with a good plot that keeps unfolding. The best thing about it is that I would say is PG-rated (though some might say it is too violent) which is often quite difficult to find these days. The CGI is pretty good which is important for a fantasy wuxia drama and because it is comic-based, themes such as "cultivation" etc. would appeal to young teenage boys. It is possibly somewhat educational too (e.g. on the importance of perseverance) but I won't want to bang on about it.Was this review helpful to you?
tang san talented
I really like the stories line and the theme song and really enjoyed and hope more traditional fantasy power story like this and i need season 2 because event the land of warriors is the season 2 and the same carecter but the story line is different and event the land of warriors is the same carecter we need to know all the story to understand the situation and what story tell usto me because I am someone who is very lonely I understand and I got many motivation In the drama
finally thank you🥰 for the good story
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Became a fan of “7 Devils of Shi Lan Ke!”
It was soo good dude! I enjoyed the whole thing in one go and have to say, that it’s too good!I always like this types of team work related drama where a group of brat's friendship will be shown! I liked every single characters including Hu Lie Na. She was evil but still her look made me crazy!
Xiao Wu was the cutest among all💗 Tang San is HERO!🔥 Dai Mu Bai was like our elder brother! Zhu Zhu Qing was quite a serious character with a warm heart.❤️ Ou Si Ke was the funniest!🤣 Ning Rong Rong is like a angry bird all the time but cute though🤭 Ma Hong Jun was the youngest yet with full of potential. Liked the friendship among them, also the their masters was funny and serious at the same time. Yu Xiao Gang, Lan De, Liu Er Long and their chemistry, ahh I miss everything!😭🤧❤️🩹 Such a great drama, Highly Recommended🔥
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good casting
I think casting is the only strong point here.watching Xiao Zhan is a treat.he looks so cute.
Calvin Chen also did great job as Tang San's Master
story is as good as it gets, although I did feel it was a bit too descriptive at times.
ost is my least favorite thing in the drama. especially the title track. listening to it makes me feel like this would fit more to a modern day drama. and no other remarkable background scores.
and the costumes also could have been better.
overall, good watch for the cast and acting.
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If Only We Honored Each Other Like This Everyday
What a great story! Connection, friendship, and self awareness is all there. Xiao Zhan kills it, what an honest and heartfelt performace. And the story is so good. Great chemistry in the cast. Wu Xuan Yi is so good, not a missed beat. And Qiu Xin Zhi is so entertaining, funny and warm at the same time. The cast just killed it.Was this review helpful to you?
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Too Good To be True
The cast is good, and they acted well to whatever was given to them.I got totally into the show because I like mystery and throw in the mystical powers and all, I am good to go. The show reminded me of the X-Men, Power Rangers, and Pokémon all roll up in one. The teamwork was great and the way the teachers pushed, but not abuse them was good. The Seven’s own efforts and desire to succeed was also intriguing just like Tang San’s mystery rendezvous with the mystery man. However, my excitement came crashing down on the last fight where Tang San fights but really doesn’t, I get that strategy is important, but a good fight was also needed. And the ending was just twisting the disappointment dagger even more.
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Must Watch if you are a Xiao Zhan fan!
After two months, I finished watching Douluo Continent. It is a fantasy, martial arts, adventure series available on WeTV. It stars Xiao Zhan as Tang San and Wu XianYi as Xiao Wu. It has 40 episodes and each episode runs for 45 minutes. I finished the series in two months because I can't watch it every day. I have work. Tons of it. So, there!The story focuses on Tang San who overcame a lot of challenges in his life, together with his classmates in Shi Lan Ke, an academy for improving soul power. The series is based on the manhua Douluo Dalu (斗罗大陆) by Tang Jia San Shao. I believe there is also a donghua of the same name. Though I haven't read the manhua or watched the donghua.
I watched the series because it stars Xiao Zhan, and I'm a fan.
Some observations about the series. First, it's slow-paced. It takes a lot of episodes for character development and story background. The story became more exciting around the 20th episode, I think. Second, the musical score is not that impressive. It's kinda boring actually. I am used to C-drama with great music like The Untamed (which also stars Xiao Zhan). Third, it feels like a game. The soul masters have to do something to "level up" their soul power. But before a soul master can "level up", he/she has to have enough EXP to move to the next level. Fourth, it promotes positive values and team spirit. This is what I like about this series the most. Lastly, it has a hanging ending. I was like "I watched 40 episodes for this ending?"
If you want to watch this series, you have to be patient, and you have to be a Xiao Zhan fan; otherwise, you'd be bored in the middle of it. Also, you have to understand that there is a Season 2, hence the hanging ending.
My score for this series is 7/10. Sorry Xiao Zhan, just because I am a fan doesn't mean that I have to give all your projects high scores.
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Loving it!
It’s finally here! I’ve been waiting for this drama to be broadcasted for almost a year because of Xiao Zhan. The main leads are doing a great job. Tan San and Xiao Wu look good together. Xiao Zhan is doing his own dubbing - really love to hear his voice! I have only watched up to 5th episode. Patiently waiting for him to ‘grow up’ and started to lead his team to defeat others with martial souls. Although I was a little bit disappointed at first because the story line is a little bit different from the anime adaptation of the novel. But still it’s awesome to see Xiao Zhan again playing the main lead in a drama series. Overall it’s an easy and light and enjoyable drama to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
