Press J to jump to the feed. If you have access to Douban, try that one too but its credibility is shoddy at best. XiaoChenYu gets his first, Inside the Beast Hunting Forest, XiaoChenYu confronts XiaoWu and TangSan. We never see her actually kill a soul beast yet, she has the soul rings through transfer. The spirit that awakens within Tang San is Blue Silver Grass, a useless spirit. 74 Views. what the heeeeeeelll. The CGI is not great but that is expected from a chinese drama and I will definitely continue watching. WebWarning! Even joy of life cliff hanger to the second season will probably end up something like this. He has been a part of many movies and series like Sword Snow Stride, Gank Your Heart, and Youth Fight. Probably need to re-watch ep1 and the eps 30 to 40 again. -__-, What are your thoughts on the ending? They live on the outskirts of a remote village as blacksmiths. I think it's a lot about censorship. Or could his mother be referring to the Blue Silver Grass Emperor? I know it's really annoying when the TV adaption isn't true to the source but to non-fans like myself, it is a good show and a good gateway to getting into the donghua, If you have up on this drama early than you should really consider going back to it honestly Id rather have a drama start slow and end great and this drama is amazing its very cool and makes me look forward to the next episode and Im only on episode 15 I really enjoy the two leads a lot, I can't tell why I find the main girl so familiar, I know it's her first drama so it must be someone who looks and acts like her. Even if Ghost Douluo has the help of the other soul masters, why did he need to capture them? Anyway it sucks he repeats his father destiny (falling in love with a soul beast). The live drama has great potential with the story line and the concepts of Duoluo continent Manhua and the animated series to work with but they fucked it up. It would be nearly impossible for drama watchers to guess what it means because so much of the power system was thrown into the heap. WeTV Spanish had released a trailer on their official YouTube channel also around 4 months ago. It's quite different from most cdramas I've watched, with little focus on romance and instead on a circle of friends instead. The series released 4 episodes each week which kept the viewers glued to the story. I don't know if people were aware, but this show wasn't filmed with a high budget. He lost his mother when he was quite young. The characters showed a lot of growth, which is always nice to see. Gradually, they become sworn siblings. Not sure about this character in the TV series but so far not impressed at all. Best; Recent; Send. But having read the novel I can assure you this line is a huge clue "Tang San, have you truly waken? 460 Views. It was very refreshing to see this side of love unlike other show using the miscommunication as fillers. WebThe plot was great, but the acting wasnt in my opinion. So don't compare live action to novel or anime since your expectation will be destroyed. Park Ji Hoon in talks to lead the upcoming webtoon based K-drama "Fantasy Sonata", Netflix Drops Exclusive Preview of Kill Bok Soon. This scares all of the prospecting students away, except for TangSan, XiaoWu and ZhuZhuQing, Grandmaster goes into Shrek Academy and meets Headmaster for the first time in many years. Tang San possessed some extraordinary wits and talent since his boyhood and aspired to be a great soul master. It was the home of many kingdoms and empires as well as many different sects, schools, and clans or families. The problem is the plot is not evenly written So I read half of the novel. Yes, the beginning of ep 1 hint of dream sequence: the same voiceover asking TS to wake up, and when he woke up, he was chopping wood through the seasons And him marking the days on wood. Plus, his mothers spirit is always in his heart and will manifest itself whenever he is in the greatest of dangers. If this was a dream then I hope it's not by Shi Lian. I wonder if any of this season actually happened as we thought it happened at all. In the last few moments, there is a voice over by Tang San's mother. Tang San is not weak in the Anime (at all) he's strong and courageous. Folks. Meanwhile, Hu Lie Na meets with the crown prince and tells him that Bi Bi Dong is her master. Douluo Continent, the fantasy action-adventure TV series also known as Dou Luo Da Lu 2 and Jue Shi Tang Men released its first season recently that consisted of 40 episodes. Directly related it his mother I might add. If any of the original cast aren't on board, esp XZ, adios to investors. You can reach out to him at SunandanS@otakukart.com, Your email address will not be published. Master went from being respected by everyone to the janitor. I have been following the anime from a long time. All in all I dont think Ill rewatch it but if/when they make the later seasons Ill probably watch those. The other ones being the Sun Moon Continent and the Star Luo Continent. I thought everything looked good I couldnt even tell it was low. But the writer has said that the reveal won't happen till near the series wrap - that's the thread that ties everything together (My assumption is that this particular "trick" is not true to the novel, since there is no time jump allowed. The couple plans to wed in April, despite criticism from some fans. However, given that there are no confirmation of a Season 2, I didnt appreciate the ending. It was adapted into the Tencent Penguin Pictures TV series Douluo Dalu (2020), network animation Douluo Dalu (2018present), as well as comics, SOOP labelmates Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin will possibly be the next K-drama couple for Netflix! It wasnt great but it wasnt actively bad enough to stop me wanting to watch it. Seriously, is merely unconscious and as it has been demonstrated throughout the entire season, he always ends up in the magical space which his mother made for him whenever he is out. Else, SPOILERS ALERT !!! It is completely understandable to dislike this based on the fact that it is an untruthful adaptation BUT objectively, as a TV show, this drama is really not that bad. Park Seo Joon's many Kdramas & films set to air soon, including a Hollywood movie! Jang Dong Yoon in discussion to star in his fifth upcoming K-drama. S2, if it does come out, is still at least a year away (probably more). At the very least it's gonna need a monster budget. If you could be in the Soul Land universe, "who" would you be? Especially how Bi Bi Dong was aware of the plot to kill her, and almost everyone else knew too, except for Ghost Douluo?? and the age-span of the viewing audience seem to reflect this (quite pleasantly surprised by an older audience viewership tbh, I like finding older people accepting fantasy genres). Oops, I think we went away from the ending discussion anyway :)), "Tang San, have you truly waken? FaazDonghuaFans. I'm definitely adding it into my rewatch rotation as I wait for season 2. After being trapped by XiaoChenYu, TangSan succeeds in bending the cage bars open, but in the process it burns his spirit away. Having read the novel it's obvious what the SW is doing here, esp when it ended with "Tang San, what is your true self?" Honestly, I'd encourage you to watch the donghua, or better yet read the novel. Someone else familiar with the novel said the same as @Major. [Episode 23-28] - ALTERNATE VERSION RE-WRITE, Which drama from the above user's 'Last List Updates' would you pick? Later, Dai Mu Bai and Tang San try to link up for a combo move. And in general fighting cinematography is a lot better. At least for me, that's when I realized how special XW was and what she really was. So, it's a whole new "trick"). CGI is very bad and makes Tang San's Martial Soul look creepy. Chinese Tencent majorly lucked out that they got Xiao Zhan for this show before he became popular (his payrate wasn't high, in fact Wu Xuanyi was rumored to be the highest paid due to winning runner-up on Produce 101 and I did find her performance to be quite okay for a first-timer.) Fanart and memes are always welcome, so come join us to figure out what drama you should be picking up next! I'm not disappointed because I have no comparison. Like 1 is a dream in a dream while the other is really waking up? Later, to further improve his cultivation, Yu Xiaogang brings Tang San to Shrek Academy. #5. What is real, which is your true self. Tang San, wake up.". I don't like this trope of sons having to repeat , but try to do better something that parents did in the past That's an understatement LOL. If any of the original cast aren't on board, esp XZ, adios to investors. Here we have discussions and reviews of our favourite shows, provide recommendations for other viewers, and talk about all aspects of Chinese dramas from pre to post production. gatey. Right as they are about to fight, A Datura Snake spirit beast appears and XiaoChenYu's guards face off against, *This is the last episode in SuoDing Academy. Featured channels. The first few episodes were rough especially with Xiao Zhan's voice acting and some of the CGI but the show makes a definite improvement. Idk, I like the found family tropes and the action and plot in the drama were very good. Folks. Also, the ending was very abrupt which I researched and learned it is maybe due to a season 2 and 3 being involved. The ones that do remain are the sea spirit beasts and the ones that live in harsh environments like the extreme north. Yu Xiao Gang is surprised when Bi Bi Dong's controlling power reaches the stage where she can just point and expose Tang San's spirits. The world building so far is interesting. However, he takes Tang San to a secret area in the mountains where he might be. Will try to bottle up my confusion until season 2. Later, Tang San finds out that Master Ju might not be the traitor and considers stopping the. Comedy junction. The bookending of dreaming/unconscious state at the end and beginning of the season is an utter stroke of genius. Since the first season just got over, there has been no official announcement from the showmakers or the distributors about another season. Possible Just that if we tie these with the beginning, "your deepest secret", "what is the glossed-over truth" It doesn't seem to be just talking about his martial souls Or could his mother be referring to the Blue Silver Grass Emperor? With the rapid development of humanity, spirit beasts are on the brink of extinction and the natural resources on the continent are being depleted, causing the environment to deteriorate. The storyline has gotten much more interesting and I am hooked on all the characters and their sub-plots. Overall, after 8 episodes I feel that the show is better than expected. Meanwhile, Zhu Zhu Qin is already onto her third opponent. It is enjoyable enough to binge through 8 eps at least :D. Love soul land the animated episodes everything about. Before the events of SL2, the Sun Moon Continent collided onto the Douluo Continent, linking the two continents. It also contains the abilities exhibited by the Spirit Bones he absorbed from different Spirit Beasts enhancing his power. Ao Si Ke reveals that the elder prince bribed him, but surprises everyone when he says that he didn't accept it. Meanwhile, Du Gu Bo tells Tang San what the Canghui Academy want in exchange for the antidote. Sometimes, things are exactly what they seem to be. The American Chamber of Commerce in South China. 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Well said! So no, you're not overthinking it lol. He isn't really unconscious or dreaming; he's experiencing mental recall (of the events in DC) while a crucially important evolution (I won't spoil) is occurring to him . Tang San is no longer under the control of that guy, that guy's mind is broken. Required fields are marked *. I guess different people have different taste. There are other possibilities on the beginning point of the illusions. the ending did not cover on where are the missing contestants? WebSuddenly facing battles on many fronts, Tang San finds himself forced to fight, not only to protect those his loves, but to bring honor to his sect, save his country, and complete his quest to become the greatest soul master of all time. The Continent was almost destroyed during the second invasion, but thanks to the ten thousand year planning by Tang San, the Eternal Tree was able to absorb the abyssal energy from the Abyssal Plane, causing the Douluo Planet to evolve and allow spirit masters to cultivate beyond rank 99. Is it happening or what ?!?! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svBPtGEiqhg. Yep, agree, 2 years are more realistic. The Continent was almost destroyed during the second invasion, but thanks to the ten thousand year planning by Tang San, the Eternal Tree was able to absorb the abyssal energy from the Abyssal Plane, causing the Douluo Planet to evolve and allow spirit masters to cultivate beyond rank 99. I do plan on watching the donghua after this so that might change but I wouldn't say its awful. The series is a fantasy action-adventure that has a good mix of romance and martial arts. In fact, "Douluo Continent" was originally a novel, and the novel is divided Personally, I think the screenwriter just added a bunch of dramatic garbage as a distraction, just as everything else was rewritten. This is a space for all fans of cdramas, TV shows, web series, as well as actors and actresses. I loved the interaction between Tang San and his dad, Xiao Zhan and Kenny Chung definitely carried the emotional beats of the show which I'm glad the show chose to focused on, Calvin Chen was a pleasant surprise, so different from his Faranheit days! The only few things I didnt like was I felt the acting of each character was not great. Well in conclusion watch for yourself but if you watch the Anime you probably well won't like this adaptation. The seven youths later enter the Tian Dou Royal Academy, where they became embroiled in the princes' battle for power. It is so innocent and different from all those other dramatic "I am soo in love" or "troupy flirty series" that have come out in droves the last year. I'd rather they don't do that. Plus, his mothers spirit is always in his heart and will manifest itself whenever he is in the greatest of dangers. I agree with you. Probably need to re-watch ep1 and the eps 30 to 40 again. -__-, What are your thoughts on the ending? just binged the drama could do with some donghua. Very (David) Lynchian in inspiration and execution. If you have watched the anime, then can you tell me that is it worth it to watch drama over the anime? There was so much to uncover that I didn't felt 1 episode was going to wrap it all up. They could had just had original tang san not die and instead was sent by tang elders to another dimension sealing him inside tang san..That's me thinking of a fix in one min. My Drama Zone. The plot was great, but the acting wasnt in my opinion. Copyright 2022 OtakuKart. This is where we meet Grandmaster (YuXiaoGang), who immediately guesses based on his spirit research that TangSan has two, This episode takes place in SuoDing academy. Anyway it sucks he repeats his father destiny (falling in love with a soul beast). Personally I thought this adaptation was mostly a disaster, but this was one element that worked. Webxbs81715cps. Of course this is coming from no expectations and just watching it. WebIt tells the story of Tang San who overcomes many difficulties to protect his loved ones, bring honor to his sect, help his country and become the strongest and bravest soul master. Its very bright and colourful, the powers look interesting. Does that mean he has other powers linked more to his mother's nature? Exactly, and I'd be shocked if S2 were available for sub in under 2 years. Anyways, what did you guys think about this show? At the very least, we find out who TS's mother was before she died and she is exactly like XW. As of now, there are no updates on Season 2 of Douluo Continent. I felt sometimes it didnt match with the scene they were portraying. And if you were to ask that about his great grandfather, it would be an even bigger one (you haven't seen anything yet XD). One day, he was sent to Nuo Ding Academy for cultivation.