三十六骑

"Thirty-Six Riders Season 1" is a Chinese animated series released in 2023, directed by Chen Shengyao, with voice acting by Wei Chao, Tang Xiaoxi, Miao Zhuang, Yan Mengmeng, and others. The story follows Ban Chao, a descendant of historians, who is sent by Emperor Han Ming on a mission to the Western Regions to find the elixir of immortality and the golden Buddha in his dream. Ban Chao recruits thirty-six experts including Mohist successors, tomb raiders, and Yelang sorcerers. Besides fulfilling the emperor's mission, Ban Chao also aims to uncover the origins of his family history and avenge his father's death. This animation blends fantasy and adventure, featuring tight plots, vivid characters, and showcasing the mysterious culture and heroic legends of ancient Western Regions.