Thousand Autumns
Synopsis
After being defeated by the leader of the Beimu clan, Mount Xuandu's chief disciple Shen Qiao falls off a cliff and nearly dies from his injuries. Unfortunately, the ruthless Cleansing Moon sect leader Yan Wushi, known for his cunning and skills, chances upon him and comes up with a sinister plan: turn the benevolent disciple into a vengeful cultivator who could one day become a worthy rival. Shen Qiao is thrown headfirst into a world of betrayal and deception, contrasting with his once-strong beliefs that good could exist in everyone. As he encounters further hardships that push him to his wits' end, Shen Qiao is faced with the decision of continuing to uphold his kind nature—despite the cruel reality he has been shown—or giving in to the deceitful scheme of the spiteful Yan Wushi. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with novel readers expressing disappointment in the adaptation's rushed pacing and simplified themes. However, viewers unfamiliar with the source material generally find the story intriguing and the character dynamics engaging. The animation quality is considered decent given the budget constraints.
Strengths
- Interesting story for those unfamiliar with the source material.
- Catchy opening and ending themes.
- Appealing character dynamics, especially between the leads.
Weaknesses
- Rushed pacing compared to the novel.
- Simplification of philosophical and religious themes from the novel.
- Lower budget animation quality.