Chinese animation is rewriting the rules of global cinema! 🚀 The highly anticipated sequel Ne Zha 2 has stormed into the top 10 highest-grossing films ever, raking in over 12 billion yuan (≈$1.7B) and proving China's creative storytelling packs a serious punch.
What’s Fueling the Hype?
In an exclusive CGTN roundtable, legendary animators behind Detective Conan and Attack on Titan praised China’s mix of cutting-edge CGI and deep-rooted myths. Michihiko Suwa (Producer, Detective Conan) noted: “The blend of tech and tradition here is unlike anything we’ve seen.” 🌟
Culture Meets Innovation
Mitsuhisa Ishikawa (Co-founder, Production I.G) highlighted how Chinese animators are tapping into 5,000 years of folklore to create fresh narratives. Meanwhile, Yasuyuki Mimura (Editor-in-Chief, Monthly Shonen Magazine) called the industry’s growth “a game-changer for global animation.”
With Ne Zha 2 shattering records, could this mark the rise of a new animation superpower? 🎥✨
