

Back to the Great Ming
2024-05-02 · 20 min / episode · ★ 8.0
Adapted from a popular online novel originally published between 2007 and 2008, the animation tells the tale of Zheng Shaopeng, a university student who finds himself transported back in time to ancient China after a book falls on his head. Thrust into the body of a poor scholar named Yang Lin, Zheng navigates a turbulent era marked by internal conflict and external threats. Through his wisdom and ingenuity, Yang rises through the ranks of the fictional Danzhu Dynasty, tackling corruption, fending off enemies, and ushering in an era of technological advancement and enlightenment.
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- 哔哩哔哩, Wonder Cat Animation, Mili Digital, Shanghai Kuanyu Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Khorgos Wanwei Renhe Culture Media
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- China
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Lu Lifeng杨麟 (voice)
Zhao Mengjiao韩幼娘 (voice)
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