No Romance/Minor Romance Cdrama - Wuxia/Xianxia
Romance is NOT THE FOCUS of the story. Focus is on friendship, family, bonds.
Romance is either nonexistent, ignorable, minor sub-plot, or censored BL.
All dramas in this list are Chinese, and have some form of costume drama element to them (Martial arts, costumes, political intrigue, adventure, etc)
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![Nirvana in Fire]()
1. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
Minor suggested romance
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![Fangs of Fortune]()
2. Fangs of Fortune
Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes
Cute romance sub-plot. Does not drive the story.
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![Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin]()
3. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
No romance from what I remember?
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![Novoland: Eagle Flag]()
4. Novoland: Eagle Flag
Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes
Romance sub-plot. Minor love triangle, and story happens due to an arranged marriage (I believe), but otherwise it's mostly about friendship and politics.
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![Joy of Life]()
5. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
Romance sub-plot. Drives certain plot points but not the story.
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![The Longest Day in Chang'an]()
6. The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
No romance
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![Mysterious Lotus Casebook]()
7. Mysterious Lotus Casebook
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Suggested romantic interests. No romance otherwise.
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![The Ingenious One]()
8. The Ingenious One
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
Cute romance with ML and FL. Does not drive story.
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![Luoyang]()
9. Luoyang
Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes
No romance from what I remember???
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![The Blood of Youth]()
10. The Blood of Youth
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
Romance sub-plot and side pairings. Does not drive story.
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![Ever Night]()
11. Ever Night
Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes
Very, very slow-burn romance. Does not drive story
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![The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity]()
12. The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity
Chinese Movie - 2020
No romance.
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![Whispers of Fate]()
13. Whispers of Fate
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
Sub plot
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![Word of Honor]()
14. Word of Honor
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.
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![Wuliang]()
15. Wuliang
Chinese Movie - 2020
Suggested romance between ML and ML.
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![Once upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain]()
16. Once upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain
Chinese Drama - 2019, 37 episodes
Romance sub-plot.
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![Tiger and Crane]()
17. Tiger and Crane
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
Romance sub-plot
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![Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty]()
18. Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
No romance from what I remember
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![Psych-Hunter]()
19. Psych-Hunter
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
Romance sub-plot (ML FL). Suggested romance between ML and ML.
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![The Spirealm]()
20. The Spirealm
Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes
Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.
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![Ancient Detective]()
21. Ancient Detective
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
Romance sub-plot.
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![Guardians of the Dafeng]()
22. Guardians of the Dafeng
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Romance sub-plot
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![Ice Fantasy]()
23. Ice Fantasy
Chinese Drama - 2016, 62 episodes
Romance sub-plot
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![Legend of Zang Hai]()
24. Legend of Zang Hai
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
None
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![The Vendetta of An]()
25. The Vendetta of An
Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes
None
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![Dashing Youth]()
26. Dashing Youth
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Sub plot
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![Joy of Life Season 2]()
27. Joy of Life Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
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![Sword Snow Stride]()
28. Sword Snow Stride
Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes
Suggested LI
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![Live Long and Prosper]()
29. Live Long and Prosper
Chinese Drama - 2026, 40 episodes
Suggested love interests
