The spring donghua season is here, bringing a wave of highly anticipated releases starting in April. This season is packed with exciting new titles, including the adaptation of My Senior Brother is too Strong, the most anticipated donghua Zi Chuan season 2 and a thrilling Jade Dynasty Season 3. Fans can look forward to an action-packed lineup as the donghua industry delivers fresh stories and stunning animation.
As one of the most exciting times of the year for donghua fans approaches, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to all the new releases and ongoing series arriving in 2025. This guide will ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest shows and must-watch titles of the season.
We’ll also showcase several new and emerging series, allowing you to discover your next favorite donghua of 2025. Below, you’ll find a detailed release calendar that covers everything from the ongoing summer 2025 season to the highly anticipated premieres this fall.
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Spirit Cage Season 2
- Release date: 23 May, 2025
- Total Episodes: 12
The animation Spirit Cage, also known as Ling Cage, is a fantasy, thriller, and adventure donghua series. Its first season premiered on 13 July 2019. The second half of the season (the final chapter) was released on May 1, 2021, and the special episodes were broadcast on May 15, 2021.
According to the official update, Spirit Cage season 2 will be released on May 23, 2025. It will be broadcast on Bilibili, and each upcoming episode will be updated on Friday morning at 11 o’clock.
Tales of Herding Gods Season 2
- Release date: 20 April 2025
- Total Episodes: 52
The animated series “Tales of Herding Gods Season 1” is still ongoing, and the official production studio has recently confirmed that the series will continue as an annual series. As a result, Tales of Herding Gods Season 2 have been officially announced, which will have a total of 52 episodes. The new season is set to premiere on April 20, 2025.
In the National Key Online Animation Program Approval for March 2025, the studio recently filed 4 new chapters for Tales of Herding Gods Season 2 and three chapters have also been filed earlier. As of now, “Tales of Herding Gods Season 2” has filed 7 chapters, marking the halfway point towards completing the official annual series.
My Senior Brother is Too Strong
- Release date: 1 April, 2025
- Total Episodes: 68
The Chinese animation “My Senior Brother is Too Strong” also known as “Wo De Shixiong Tai Qiang Le” or 我的师兄太强了 is a action, fantasy animation adapted from the novel of the same name written by Ke Ning, the story mainly revolves around the growth and interaction of three brothers and sisters in the sect.
Apotheosis Season 3
- Release date: Mid 2025
- Total Episodes: 52
According to Douban’s upcoming animation lineup, the animation Apotheosis (Become a God) Season 3 is set to be released this year, 2025. However, it has not been confirmed by the studio; this is just a speculation, as there have been no official updates regarding the release of season 3. If we consider the gap between seasons 1 and 2, season 2 premiered just two months after the conclusion of the first season.
However, it’s been three months now since season 2 ended, and there have been no updates from the officials. Given this pattern, it’s reasonable to expect that some updates might be shared within the next one or two months.
Word of Honor Season 2
- Release date: 28 May, 2025
- Total Episodes: 32
After a long wait, the second season of “Word of Honor season 2” has been officially announced and will premiere on May 28, 2025. It will be broadcast on Bilibili, and each upcoming episode will be updated on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock.
This series tells the story of four young men who step into the world of martial arts and embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their origins, the secrets of the martial arts manual “The Book of Immortals”, and the conspiracies hidden in the martial arts realm. Throughout this journey, they maintain the heroic spirit of using their powers to restore justice and balance to the world.
The Legend of Zi Chuan Season 2
- Release date – Fall 2025
- Total Episodes – 52
One of the most anticipated donghua series “Zi Chuan Season 2” also known as Purple River, is set to release in 2025. A lot of updates came from its official side. Recently, the animation studio released various rough character posters. However, the release date is yet to be confirmed.
Sword Comes Season 2
- Release date – Fall 2025
- Total Episodes – TBD
According to Tencent’s upcoming animation lineup, the second season of Sword Comes is scheduled for release this year. However, the specific release date and the number of episodes of the animation have not been announced yet.
Perfect World Theatrical Edition Part 2
- Release date – Summer 2025
- Type – Movie
Perfect World Theatrical edition part 1 was released last year on September 12, 2024 and this movie received an excellent response from the audiences and made a lot of money, leading to a great box-office success. Following the success of its first part, reports suggest that the animation production budget has been increased. Furthermore, as per the industry rumours, Perfect World Theatrical Edition (Part 2) is expected to premiere by the end of Summer 2025.
Renegade Immortal Movie: War of the Gods
- Release date – Early 2026
- Type – Movie
According to the National Key Online Animation program planning and filing, the movie “Xian Ni: Battle of the Gods“ was filed by Tencent Penguin Picture and the Television Culture Communication with a total of 3 episodes. According to Tencent’s upcoming animation lineup, this animated movie is set to be released next year, in 2026.
The movie will be divided into three parts, and each part is expected to be around half an hour or even longer, giving fans more time to enjoy the story and immerse themselves in the world of “Renegade Immortal”.
Jade Dynasty Season 3
- Release date: Mid 2025
- Total Episodes: 26
Another highly anticipated donghua series, Jade Dynasty Season 3, is expected to premiere in 2025. According to Tencent’s upcoming animation lineup, the third season is set to be released this year. Notably, there was a one-and-a-half-year gap between the first and second seasons, and with nearly a year having passed since season 2 ended, it’s reasonable to anticipate that Season 3 could be released by the end of 2025.
Divine Throne: The Legend of Electrolux
- Release date: 30 April 2025
- Type: Movie
The highly anticipated animated donghua movie “Divine Throne: The Legend of Electrolux” is expected to premiere in 2025. According to Tencent’s upcoming animation lineup, the third season is set to be released this year. In the First theatrical version of “Throne of Seal”, the main protagonist is Elux, who first appeared in the novel. According to some reports, this film is going to be a prequel of the ongoing series of Throne of Seal.
According to the plan of the producers China Literature Group and China Film Group (the original team of the “Throne of Seal”, animation series), the theatrical version is scheduled to be released in theaters on 30 April, 2025 and will be simultaneously launched on the Tencent Video Platform.
Battle Through the Heaven: The Journey of Yao Lao
- Release date: 2026
- Type: Movie
This upcoming title will be a spin-off of the popular Chinese anime series “Battle through the Heaven”, which will show the journey of Yao Lao (Yao Chen). This theatrical edition will focus on Yao Lao’s adventure in the Douqi Continent when he was young he defeats a powerful enemy and and obtains a strange fire. According to Douban’s Upcoming Animation List, the movie will be released in 2026.
This upcoming movie will feature Yao Lao in his middle age, a time when he held the position of head of Xingyun Pavilion. In this era, Yao Lao was at the peak of his power and was widely respected in Zhongzhou.
The Great Ruler Season 2
- Release date: 2026
- Type: Movie
Another highly anticipated donghua series, The Great Ruler Season 2, is expected to premiere sometime in 2026. The first season was aired from 30 June 2023 to 7 June 2024, with a total of 52 episodes. Soon after the conclusion of season 1, season 2 was officially announced. However, almost a year has passed since then, and no further updates have been released by the studio. While fans are eager for news, more information will likely be shared in the coming months. Until then, we’ll have to be patient.
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