I'd been anticipating the release of this movie ever since watching the previous movie by this studio, Nezha (2019). Through Jiang ZIya, they present a more mature and darker toned story, while bringing the Chinese fantasy genre, Xianxia, to life through 3D animation. Although the Xianxia elements of Chinese martial arts, mythology, and Taoism/Buddhism may be more understandable for a Chinese audience, I believe that a foreign audience will be able to enjoy this movie just as well. The art/animation is definitely the most outstanding aspect of the film. The action scenes are sharp and well choreographed and the character designs are really appealing. Somany times while watching this movie was I in awe over the visuals. They were really able to depict the otherworldliness of the setting.

Chinese animation has been slowly becoming more relevant and impressive, and Jiang Ziya along with Nezha are a good place to start if you are interested in checking it out. If you want to see something more similar to Japanese anime, i would recommend Mo Dao Zu Shi, which is, at the time of me writing this review getting a Japanese dub and a 3rd season.