首席御灵师 (2021)

"Chief Spirit Master" is a Chinese web animation adapted from the novel of the same name by Hangzhou Soi Culture Communication Co., Ltd. The animation is produced by Hangzhou Soi Culture Communication Co., Ltd. Seasons 1 and 2 were exclusively broadcast on Tencent Video from June 20, 2020, to October 24, 2020, with a total of 40 episodes. Season 3 was exclusively broadcast on Tencent Video from March 3, 2021, with a total of 60 episodes, bringing the total to 100 episodes. The story is set in Shenzhou Haotu, a world where all things have spirits, and geniuses who form partnerships with spirits are called Spirit Masters. The protagonist, Shi Dali, is a young man who has been sealed for a hundred years. He unexpectedly meets Qingqing, a nine-tailed celestial fox from a parallel world, and together they embark on an adventure to become the chief spirit master, explore the mysteries of their origins, and protect the world. While the animation has faced some controversies regarding character modeling and action design, such as rigid character movements, it also has its highlights, such as the well-crafted spirit beast Lao Tie. Overall, "Chief Spirit Master" attracts many viewers with its unique settings and fantasy adventure story. Season 1 premiered on June 20, 2020, and Season 2 began airing on March 3, 2021. It has concluded its run.