淮南子传奇

The Legend of Huainanzi is a Chinese animated series released in 2012, consisting of 52 episodes, adapted from the ancient Chinese text Huainanzi. Set in the Western Han dynasty, the story follows Hong Lie, a descendant who embarks on a quest to recover scattered bamboo slips of the Huainanzi after a natural disaster. He travels through different eras using the "Gate of 24 Solar Terms." During his adventures, Hong Lie befriends Li Qi, Ba Gong, Ji Ming, and Gou Tiao, experiencing the grandeur of ancient myths, the wisdom of the Spring and Autumn Period, and witnessing peculiar events among common people. They encounter both the warmth and coldness of life, and learn the meaning of “Tao” as contained in the Huainanzi, understanding the importance of living in harmony with nature and with each other. This animation has won several awards and combines historical, fantasy, and adventure elements, making it an engaging and educational production.