Name: Nezha Conquers the Dragon King
Director: Yan Dingxian
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Released: 1979-05-19
Duration: 65 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Liang Zhenghui, Qiu Yuefeng, Fu Runsheng, Bi Ke, Wu Jingwei

A toddler with a cosmic tantrum destroys heaven's bureaucracy. Peak 1979 Chinese animation chaos.

Rebellious toddler energyPaper-cut psychedeliaMythological fever dream

Overview

Animation Fantasy Adventure Action

In Chentang Pass, Nezha, the magical son of General Li Jing, makes enemies with Ao Guang, the Dragon King of East Sea. When he is reported to heaven's court and his home is threatened, Nezha takes it upon himself to destroy the palace and defeat the dragons. A retelling of the classic chapters from Investiture of The Gods.