Move over, Marvel—China’s mythological heroes are stealing the spotlight! 🦸♂️ The comic Fei Ren Zai: Legends Among Us has become a cultural tsunami, racking up 30 billion online reads and selling 2 million copies worldwide. Its animated adaptation? Just a casual 5 billion views. 💥
When Ancient Gods Grab Coffee ☕
Imagine Nuwa, the creator goddess from Chinese folklore, scrolling TikTok or mythical dragons navigating subway crowds. That’s the genius of artist Xu Manxin (aka Air), who reimagines deities as relatable modern characters. "I wanted to show that mythology isn’t dusty history—it’s alive in our daily struggles and memes," Air told us.
Why Gen Z Can’t Get Enough
From WeChat group chats among spirits to environmental themes echoing climate activism, Fei Ren Zai bridges 5,000 years of culture with Zoomer realities. Its success highlights growing global appetite for Asian storytelling that’s fresh, philosophical, and packed with Avatar: The Last Airbender-level worldbuilding.
As the comic’s fanbase explodes across TikTok and Webtoon, one thing’s clear: ancient legends have never been this lit. 🔥
