Movies
Chinese animation is booming, and The Storm is yet more proof that they have what it takes to create sprawling fantasy epics. The art style is charming and colorful, the quality of the animation is high, and the score is tremendous. But what impressed me the most was the world-building, which didn't merely rely on familiar cultural and folklore elements. This is fantasy, the way fantasy is supposed to be: original, creative, and surprising. A film that deserves an adventurous audience that appreciates bold choices.
Busifan's first may not have the same visual prowess as The Storm, but his knack for creative world-building is already showing up in full force. The fantastical elements are sublime, the plot is surprisingly brazen, and the lore is beyond intriguing. The art style is fun and stylish too, though a bit more detail in the character designs would've been nice. Thank God for crowdfunding campaigns, because having seen both his feature films now, it would've been a crime if his talent had failed to surface. A delight for everyone who appreciates a proper animated fantasy film.