Plot: Two fairies return to the hall of relics. Their relics were forged from the same jade stone, but one (a royal umbrella) was used for good, whereas the other (a dark sword) was used for evil. They need to keep each other in check to protect the peace in the human world. Not long after she arrives at the hall, the sword fairy escapes, as she still has unfinished business. The umbrella fairy teams up with the hall's handyman and together they go on an adventure to find the sword fairy before she wreaks havoc upon the world. The only thing that can lead them to her is the jade stone.
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January 12, 2025
Chinese animation keeps raising the bar. The Umbrella Fairy has a classic anime look and a typical Chinese fantasy plot. What makes it stand out is the quality of the animation, a level I've only seen in Studio 4°C anthologies. To stretch that to a feature-length film is madness, but they've pulled it off without much effort. The result is a visual feast, a style much better suited to bring these Chinese fantasy/folklore films to life. It's time for Japan to step up its game.