“Modern strategist Gu Hai transmigrated to ancient empire, tasked by celestial fairy to complete mission risking world chaos.”
Wangu Xian Qiong
万古仙穹
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Synopsis
Modern strategist Gu Hai transmigrated to ancient empire, tasked by celestial fairy to complete mission risking world chaos.
Heavenly Dao is eternal, however life is limited, making heaven and earth pieces of a chessboard. Gu Hai from the 21st century was taken onto another world. Gu Hai became a formidable opponent in the area of trade. In the times of war, he comes up with strategies for the Chen Empire against the Song Empire. A fairy from heaven became interested in him and gave him a mission to complete on his journey. However this may bring turmoil and chaos upon the world.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.40 · split reception
6.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 2.0
↓ 1.80
Running avg · Mar 2018 → Jul 2024
- 8 “This anime is a hidden gem. Funny as hell but action packed as well. It follows the story of Gu Hai and his companions. Anime is more like China's Gintama version, too many references to other...”
- 9 “Okay here goes, this show is one of those you watch when you have nothing else to do, or don't have time to binge, or you don't feel like watching something serious. If all that sounds familiar,...”
- 2 “I just want to say i have this rule where if i start something, i finish it to the end. And man do i wish i didnt have this rule after i decided to watch this show, and believe me i wanted to break...”
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- Format 12 × 15′ eps × min
- Total runtime 3h 00m all episodes
- Aired May 2017 – Jul 2017
- Source Ona media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-13053 catalog
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- iQIYI Producer