Yao-Chinese Folktales
Original title: 中国奇谭
- 2023 –2026
- Returning series
- TV-14
★ 7.5 TMDB Rating · 38 votes
Yao-Chinese Folktales has eight independent story rooted in traditional Chinese culture
- Created by
- Chen Liaoyu
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 17
- Episode length
- ~19m
- First aired
- Jan 1, 2023
- Networks
- bilibili
- Original language
- Chinese
- Origin
- China
Cast of Yao-Chinese Folktales
Cast information is not available.
Where to Stream Yao-Chinese Folktales by Country
- United States
- Streaming on Rakuten Viki
- United Kingdom
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- India
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- Canada
- Streaming on Rakuten Viki
- Australia
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Seasons
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Season 1
Jan 2, 2023
8 episodes
The animated short film collection Yao-Chinese Folktales comprises eight independent stories rooted in traditional Chinese culture: The Little Monster's Summer, Goose, Goose, Goose, Linlin, The Country Bus Takes Away Wang Hai'er and the Immortal, Xiaoman, Birds and Fish, The Convenience Store, and The Jade Rabbit. These stories span the past and present, and look towards the future, ranging from nostalgia for rural life to technological fantasy, from fundamental themes of life to reflections on humanity, showcasing Chinese imagination and embodying Chinese national culture and philosophy.
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Season 2
Jan 1, 2026
9 episodes
Yao-Chinese Folktales 2 is a collection of nine animated shorts brought to life by twelve visionary directors. Building on Chinese imaginative storytelling, it explores diverse themes and artistic styles, blending fantasy, folklore, and allegory with reflections on real life. The shorts invite audiences to ponder self-identity, family relationships, and social connections, offering both visual richness and thoughtful insight into contemporary human experiences.
Yao-Chinese Folktales Trailer
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