Mo Dao Zu Shi

The Master of Diabolism / 魔道祖师 / Modao Zushi / Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation / The Founder of Diabolism / Mo Dao Zu Shi: Qianchen Pian / 魔道祖师 前尘篇 / Madou Soshi
Mo Dao Zu Shi
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery, Mythology, Reincarnation
Themes: Historical, Mythology, Reincarnation
Studios: B.CMAY PICTURES
Producers: Aniplex, Tencent Video
Rating: 8.46 / 10
Rank: #167
Popularity: #1077
Users Listed: 248,178
Users Scored: 85,946
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/12/2024
Aired: July 9, 2018 – October 6, 2018 (Summer)
Type: ona
Source: Web Novel
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 15

Synopsis:

The world of cultivation is defined by the pursuit of immortality, yet shadowed by the perilous Mo Dao – a path of forbidden power. Wei Wuxian, a gifted cultivator, explored this dangerous path during his teachings, unleashing unforeseen chaos. His actions culminated in his demise at the hands of his sworn brother, Lan Wangji, thirteen years prior.

Reborn into a new life within a troubled body, Wei Wuxian unexpectedly encounters Lan Wangji, sparking a series of investigations into unsettling supernatural occurrences that destabilize the established cultivation order. Together, they navigate a world teeming with demons, restless spirits, and rival cultivators. As they delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding Wei Wuxian's past and the present dangers, an unlikely connection forms between them, shaping their destinies and challenging the very foundations of their beliefs. The narrative explores themes of redemption, consequence, and the complexities of loyalty amidst a backdrop of ancient traditions and hidden truths.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Banishing Evil (Part 1) (Aired: 07/09/2018)
  • Episode 2: Banishing Evil (Part 2) (Aired: 07/09/2018)
  • Episode 3: Pursuing Studies (Aired: 07/14/2018)
  • Episode 4: Water Ghouls (Aired: 07/21/2018)
  • Episode 5: Heretic Path (Aired: 07/28/2018)
  • ... and 10 more episodes

Characters:

  • Lan, Wangji (Main) - Voice Actors: Bian, Jiang, Tachibana, Shinnosuke
  • Wei, Wuxian (Main) - Voice Actors: Zhang, Jie, Kimura, Ryouhei
  • A-Ding (Supporting)
  • A-Tong (Supporting)
  • A-Yan (Supporting)
  • Baoshan, Sanren (Supporting)
  • Jiang, Fengmian (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hamada, Kenji
  • Jiang, Yanli (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Li, Shimeng, Hayami, Saori, Gang, Eun-ae
  • Jiang, Cheng (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Guo, Haoran, Midorikawa, Hikaru
  • Jin, Guangyao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yang, Tianxiang
  • Jin, Guangshan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Show
  • Jin, Ling (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Su, Shangqing, Kaji, Yuuki
  • Jin, Zixuan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gu, Jiangshan, Akabane, Kenji
  • Jinzhu (Supporting)
  • Lan, Jingyi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wang, Chenguang, Saitou, Souma
  • Lan, Sizhui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chenzhang, Taikang, Tsuchiya, Simba
  • Lan, Xichen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Jin, Xian, Morikawa, Toshiyuki
  • Lan, Qiren (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakamaki, Mitsuhiro
  • Luo, Qingyang (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lynn
  • Mo, Ziyuan (Supporting)
  • Mo, Xuanyu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Zhang, Jie, Kimura, Ryouhei
  • Mo, Madam (Supporting)
  • Nie, Huaisang (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Liu, Sanmu, Hanae, Natsuki
  • Nie, Mingjue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shirokuma, Hiroshi, Guan, Shuai
  • Su, She (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobatake, Masafumi
  • Wang, Lingjiao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asumi, Kana
  • Wen, Qing (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Qiao, Shiyu, Kawasumi, Ayako
  • Wen, Ning (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shao, Tong, Shimazaki, Nobunaga
  • Wen, Zhuliu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Keikou
  • Wen, Ruohan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta
  • Wen, Chao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Liang, Xiaoqiang, Yoshino, Hiroyuki
  • Yinzhu (Supporting)
  • Yu, Ziyuan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ji, Guanlin, Honda, Takako

Staff:

  • Xiong, Ke (Director, Storyboard, Art Director)
  • Ma, Chendi (Episode Director)
  • Liang, Sha (Script)
  • Liu, Xing (Script)
  • Zhu, Ke (Script)
  • Liu, Lifei (Storyboard)
  • Aimer (Theme Song Performance)
  • CIVILIAN (Theme Song Performance)
  • Tobinai, Masahiro (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
  • Hu, Peng (Animation Director)
  • Luo, Xiaoli (Character Design)
  • Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (Original Creator)
  • Peng, Lin (Animation Director)
  • Shen, Lin (Chief Animation Director, Original Character Design)
  • Wang, Jing (Animation Director)
  • Xiang, Yu (Character Design)
  • Xiong, Yujuan (Character Design)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Mo Dao Zu Shi: Xian Yun Pian (anime - Sequel)
  • Mo Dao Zu Shi (manga - Adaptation)
  • Mo Dao Zu Shi (manga - Adaptation)
  • Mo Dao Zu Shi Q (anime - Other)