Shows Like Yao-Chinese Folktales

If you liked Yao-Chinese Folktales (2023), a animation and sci-fi & fantasy series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Psychic Princess (2018)
★ 7.9/10Also animation
Qian Yunxi, the oldest daughter of the prime minister was born with a special ability. Because of this she was deemed 'abnormal' and was raised at Mt. Lin Yun. Upon turning 16, she took her younger sister's place to…
2
Sword of Coming (2024)
★ 8.4/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Chen Ping’an grew up in a small, quiet town, living a humble and peaceful life. But when mysterious outsiders arrived, his ordinary world unraveled, exposing him to a reality where immortal cultivators, mythical…
3
LINK CLICK (2021)
★ 8/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Using superpowers to enter their clientele’s photos one by one, Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang take their work seriously at “Time Photo Studio,” a small photography shop set in the backdrop of a modern metropolis. Each job…
4
Swallowed Star (2020)
★ 8.6/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
On the Earth, a catastrophe triggered the variation of all kinds of species. The superior survived and the inferior were extinct. Under this circumstance, Luo Feng inherited from the owner of Yunmo Star and became one…
5
The All-Devouring Whale: Homecoming (2025)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Fan Lingxiao, a spiritual pet master with exceptional talents, was plotted against during the Level-A sect promotion competition and was devoured by Kun, his own spiritual pet. When he opened his eyes again, he found…
6
Fog Hill of Five Elements (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
A legend tells that a long time ago, monsters could give the ability to certain elected officials to master the five elements. But for that, you have to go through the dangerous foggy mountains... We follow the…
7
Heaven Official's Blessing (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Banished to the mortal realm to exorcise ghosts, an eight-century-old deity reckons with a demon and slowly uncovers dark secrets behind the many heavenly gods.
8
Lord of Mysteries (2025)
★ 8.6/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
In a Victorian world of steam, dreadnoughts, and occult horrors, Zhou Mingrui awakens as Klein Moretti. He walks a razor’s edge between light and darkness, entangled with warring Churches. This is the legend of…
9
A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized (2022)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Desperate to defend her village from the demon king, Reiko offers herself to a 5,000-year-old dragon for his help in exchange, but the flame-breathing beast is vegetarian and a total weakling. Together they embark on a…
10
Hitori No Shita - The Outcast (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Zhang Chulan leads a very common college student's life until he finds himself caught up in a terrible incident that happened in a small village. As he was walking through a graveyard, he is assaulted by zombies…
11
A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality (2020)
★ 8.5/10Also animation
A poor and ordinary boy from a village joins a minor sect in Jiang Hu and becomes an Unofficial Disciple by chance. How will Han Li, a commoner by birth, establish a foothold for himself in his sect? With his mediocre…
12
The Immortal Ascension (2025)
★ 7.6/10Also sci-fi & fantasy
Han Li, an ordinary, poor boy from a mountain village, joins a small martial arts sect by chance. Despite his mediocre talent, he eventually cultivates himself into an immortal through hard work and careful planning.
13
Fights Break Sphere (2017)
★ 8.1/10Also animation
In a land where no magic is present. A land where the strong make the rules and weak have to obey. A land filled with alluring treasures and beauty, yet also filled with unforeseen danger. Three years ago, Xiao Yan…
14
Perfect World (2021)
★ 8/10Also animation
Born into a unique world where villages fight to gain power and control, the main character, Shi Hao, is a genius blessed by the heavens born under the poorest of conditions. His clan, however, has a mysterious past…
15
The Founder of Diabolism (2018)
★ 8.3/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
A feared outlaw is reborn in another’s body and joins an old rival to unravel ghostly mysteries—and maybe his own past.
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Renegade Immortal (2023)
★ 8.3/10Also animation
It tells the story of Wang Lin, an ordinary young man in the countryside, who is moved by his heart and cultivates against immortality. His pursuit is not only for longevity, but also for getting rid of the ants behind…
17
Soul Land (2018)
★ 8/10Also animation
Tang San spent his life in the Tang Outer Sect, dedicated to the creation and mastery of hidden weapons. Once he stole the secret lore of the Inner Sect to reach the pinnacle of his art, his only way out was death. But…
18
Jade Dynasty (2022)
★ 8/10Also animation
Zhang Xiaofan, who turned into an orphan overnight, becomes a disciple of the Qingyun Sect. After five years of training, he performs well in the Seven Peak Martial Arts Competition. He's sent to the Kongsang Mountain…
19
The Return of the Condor Heroes (2006)
★ 6.5/10Also sci-fi & fantasy
The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is the second installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by The Legend of the Condor…
20
Ancient Love Poetry (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also sci-fi & fantasy
The love story between Bai Jue, one of the four true Gods, and Shang Gu. As Shang Gu grows from an inexperienced mortal to a powerful immortal, their bond faces immense challenges. Bai Jue, deeply in love with her…