The Demon Hunter
Synopsis
Meng Chuan witnessed his mother killed before his eyes, so he trained very hard hoping to one day avenge her death. But his peaceful days were broken as his wedding engagement was called off, an invasion by foreign forces, the sanctuary fell into enemy hands... In order to protect the people of Ning City, he picked up his sword and vowed to be the strongest. This is a heavy responsibility and a long journey.
Audience Consensus
The donghua boasts excellent visuals, animation, and fight choreography, creating an immersive experience with emotionally engaging characters. However, the story and character designs have some flaws, and the adaptation diverges significantly from the source material. While some appreciate the emotional depth and world-building, others are critical of the story's shortcomings and the changes made from the original web novel.
Strengths
- Consistent visual delivery and good animation quality
- Enjoyable fight choreography
- Immersive and emotionally investing characters
- Visually stunning character design and world-building
Weaknesses
- Story is not the best and has cringe moments
- Main character's transformation design is a flop
- Donghua adaptation is a completely different story than the source web novel