Fei Ren Zai

Non-Human / フェ～レンザイ / Fe-Renzai: Kamisama no Nichijou / Shenme Gui / 神么鬼 / 非人哉

Genres: Comedy, Mythology, Supernatural
Themes: Mythology
Studios: Fenz
Producers: Tencent Video
Rating: 7.16 / 10
Rank: #3667
Popularity: #8842
Users Listed: 5,524
Users Scored: 1,171
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/13/2025
Aired: March 29, 2018 – September 29, 2021 (Winter)
Type: ona
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 96

Synopsis:

Centuries removed from her natural realm, Jiu Yue, a nine-tailed fox spirit, navigates the complexities of contemporary society. Seeking financial stability, she finds employment in a bustling company where the mundane quickly dissolves into the extraordinary. Her colleagues harbor secrets of their own, revealing a hidden world interwoven with myth and folklore. The series explores themes of belonging and identity as Jiu Yue and her newfound companions grapple with concealing their true natures while striving for normalcy. Humor arises from the clash between ancient traditions and modern life, highlighting the challenges of integration and the unexpected bonds formed when embracing one's unique heritage. The narrative unfolds with a gentle pace, focusing on character dynamics and the subtle absurdities that emerge from their extraordinary circumstances.

Characters:

Jiu Yue (Main) - Voice Actors: Yang, Ning, Uchida, Maaya
Ao Lie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu
Bai Ze (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaji, Yuuki
Da Ji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mimori, Suzuko
Dragon Girl (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uesaka, Sumire
Guan Yin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Jiang, Guangtao, Kamiya, Hiroshi
Jing Wei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Zhang, Ye, Kitou, Akari
Mi Le (Supporting)
Ne Zha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wang, Youji, Nakamura, Reia
Nian (Supporting)
Red Boy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoi, Shouta
Shiyi Yue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Nobuhiko
Xiao Tian (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Yuuto
Xiao Yu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Rie
Xing Tian (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeda, Seiji
Yang Jian (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro

Staff:

Yiwang Kongqi (Original Creator)

Reviews:

User ilalochezia (Score: 8/10):
Fun and imaginative, this show has been a joy to watch. A bold but unassuming spin on ancient tales, Fei Ren Zai is a paragon of opposites: it merges tradition with modernity, features a minimalistic art style and palette but also one of the smoothest animation you may ever find, and is brief but feels so full of content that you’ll want to come back for more. I myself was hooked on this show for a long time. I believe that Fei Ren Zai is one of the better slice-of-life shows you can get. No banality, no weird fan service (yay for once) - just puresilliness and creativity. This is truly a show for everyone, and I highly recommend this.
User ping_guo (Score: 9/10):
I love this donghua very much. It respects Chinese culture and portrays it accurately - providing famous Chinese mythology into a modern world. It's a slice of life that honestly put me off guard at first, but then I got used to seeing traditional figures such as Ao Lie and Nezha in Fei Ren Zai. The animation style is a bit lacking, but I can't blame them - they probably had a budget for this show. Each character was fun and enjoyable. It's really not something to take seriously. Only unfortunate aspect is that some westerners may not understand the full context/backstory of these characters.However, if you like typical comedy-slice of life, this is for you!

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