We present the top 6 Sci-Fi donghua series that have gained immense popularity within the donghua community. If you’re a fan of Sci-fi genre animation, these series are must watch masterpieces, known for their captivating storylines and top notch animation quality. Each of these titles showcases the creative talent and innovation that defines the genre, offering audiences an exciting blend of futuristic concept, compelling characters and immersive worlds.

Whether you’re an animation enthusiast or a newcomer to donghua, these series promises to deliver an unforgettable viewing experience.

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6. The Legend of Soldier

• Release date – 28 April, 2024
• Total Episodes – 26
• Producer – Tencent Penguin Picture
• Studio – Motion Magic
• Available – Youtube
• Director – Peng Fei, Pan Wei
• Themes – Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure

The Animation is a popular action, Sci-Fi and fantasy donghua adapted from one of the three great online book “The Legend of Soldier”, tells the story of Protagonist Tang Long, an ordinary guy who dreamed of becoming a marshal, used his wisdom to stop the Silver Eagle Empire’s plan to provoke a black hole bomb war, met the federal central computer Xing Ling, Tang Long underwent the cruel training of mechanical instructors, rescued the self-propelled artillery fleet and led the female soldiers battalion to regain their freedom. Little did he know, a big conspiracy of the enemy was waiting for him.

5. God of War Alliance

• RELEASE DATE – August 20, 2024
• STATUS- Ongoing
• TOTAL EPISODES – 32
• PRODUCER – Youku Animation
• STUDIO- Ruohong Culture
• GENRE – Action, Fantasy and Sci-Fi

On the Blue Star Continent, a magnetic storm causes massive environmental changes and revival of spiritual energy. All living things evolved and people were forced to fight with spiritual animal for survival. To protect their homes, human advanced their technology to defend against animals. The main protagonist, Ling Tian, a brilliant student of the Qionghai War School, he possessed a rare ancient mysterious artifact called the “God Brain”.

However, everything changes when Ling Tian meets his comrade Yan Ling, warned him of a disaster that would strike the continent in three years, During Which Ling Tian would die heroically. To prevent this disaster and save humanity, Ling Tian resolved to reach the pinnacle of his power within three years, in order to change the future.

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4. Time Prisoner

• RELEASE DATE – 3 October, 2021
• TOTAL EPISODES – 26
• PRODUCER – Youku Animation
• Available – Youtube
• STUDIO- Azure Sea Studio
• GENRE – Action, Fantasy and Sci-Fi

The Series “Time Prisoners” is a popular sci-fi genre donghua tells the story of 2060, the World Organisation established a Crisis Bureau, enlisting elit agents from across the globe to deal with supernatural threats. Among them, the top team Phantom stood out under the leadership of their captain Hao Yuan. However, three years earlier, Hao was betrayed during a mission involving the coveted Immortal Stone, the rival Derrick team ambushed the Phantom team, killed most of the team members. However, Hao Yuan fall off the cliff and survived thanks to the Immortal Stone, which fused with his body granting him to time-manipulation powers such as time freezer and reversal.

3. Fatal Rule

• RELEASE DATE – 14 December, 2023
• TOTAL EPISODES – 16
• PRODUCER – IQIYI Animation
• Available – Youtube
• STUDIO- ORCEN Animation Studio
• GENRE – Action, Fantasy and Sci-Fi

The animation “Fetal Rule” also known as “Abyss Game” is a sci-fi, action and adventures genre donghua series, tells the story of the protagonist Qiao Jingting, who became a black boxer due to his difficult life, woke up after a traffic accident and found himself in a strange world. He soon discovered that he is reborn in a game world built on a cruel rules. The environment was dangerous and full of crisis, everyone had to strengthen themselves through points and people would do whatever it took to survive.

The evil forces lead by Han Bin were entrenched here and became the first barrier in front of Qiao Jiagting. After several life and death experiences, Qiao Jing team-up with Zou Yidao, Shu, Bao Er and other companions to defeat Han Bin. They trusted each other, cooperated sincerely and finally defeated Han Bin. They embarked on the journey to uncover the truth behind the ‘Abyss Game”.

2. Forty Millenniums of Cultivation

• RELEASE DATE – 2025+
• TOTAL EPISODES – 16
• PRODUCER – Tencent Penguin Picture
• Available – Youtube
• STUDIO- DC Impression Vision
• GENRE – Action, Fantasy and Sci-Fi

The animation series “Forty Millennium of Cultivation” is written by Wo Nie, which tells the story of the future sci-fi world of self-cultivation. Li Yao, a genius of craftsmanship, has been unable to break through the bottleneck due to the low development of his psychic abilities and then he obtained 40,000 years of cultivation by chance. Knowledge, thus opened up, but still missed the joint entrance examination.

With the encouragement of friends and mentors, relying on his own willpower to regain the opportunity to participate in the joint entrance examination and finally he entered the university of his choice and step into the story of realizing his dream of becoming a craftsman.

1. Swallowed Star

• RELEASE DATE – 29 November, 2020
• TOTAL EPISODES – 26
• Total Season – 4
• Available – Youtube
• PRODUCER – Tencent Penguin Picture
• STUDIO- Sparkly Key Animation Studio
• GENRE – Action, Fantasy and Sci-Fi

The series “Swallowed Star” is a sci-fi anime donghua that shows the story of the protagonist Luo Feng, an ordinary man who becomes a hero in a world on the edge of destruction. The earth is no longer safe, as alien monster threaten humanity. Luo Feng’s journey is journey of growth, where he transform from an ordinary man to a powerful warrior through countless battles and challenges. Along the way , he proves his courage and intelligence , showing determination to protect humanity and bring peace to the world.