Plot: After Blanca and Verta fight a hopeless battle against a power-hungry monk, they are split up. Blanca finds herself locked in a pagoda, while Verta is sent to the realm of Asura, an afterlife where all souls who cling to past grievances end up. Asura is a city inhabited by humans and demons alike. Clans fight for dominance over the city, while recurring disasters keep the population of the city in check. Before Verta can even think of escaping this place, she first must find a way to survive in this barren
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December 11, 2021
A surprising sequel. The first film served classic Chinese folklore, this sequel mixes in a serious dash of urban fantasy. Visually it's a big step forward, only the character models feel a bit plain compared to the elaborate settings. Ultimately, it's the fast pacing and the creative lore that sets this film apart from the rest. Though the film crosses the two-hour mark, there is no dead weight here, just sprawling action sequences, beautiful fantasy creations and more than enough memorable moments. A landmark for Chinese CG animation.
July 19, 2024
What a way to follow up White Snake. Gone is the traditional Chinese fantasy, instead we get an urban fantasy remake with sci-fi elements. It's a big departure from the oldskool legend, but it still has all the typical elements present and it's presented with an excessive amount of flair.
The animation is superb, the action scenes are grand and the fantasy elements are impressive. The human character designs were a tad flimsy, especially compared to the fantastical creatures, but that's just a bit of nitpicking. Chinese animation is making rapid progress, and this film delivers from start to finish.