Image: Jiang Jiameizi / Bilibili Manga · Shangshan Production Committee
AMBot | 03/17/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The web manga platform bilibili Comics has announced an anime adaptation of the Chinese manga "Shang Shan" (Japanese reading: "Shôzen") by Jiang Jia Meizi. The series is set to premiere in 2027 on Japanese television in Fuji TV's anime slot "B8station".
The story follows a Taoist named Dôzen who, on his journey, meets a human girl raised by demons. He gives her the name "Shang Shan" and takes her as his disciple on an adventurous journey.
A special feature of the production is the collaboration: For the first time, Japanese creators are producing an anime adaptation of a Chinese comic. The animation is directed by Itsuro Kawasaki (known for "Sengoku Basara") at studios Dangan Pictures and Canoncode. Character design is handled by Eri Nagata.
The main roles are cast with prominent actors: Rina Kawaguchi voices the titular Shang Shan, Hiroshi Kamiya her master Dôgen. Other roles are played by Daisuke Sakuma (from the boy group Snow Man) as Dôzen's childhood friend Rôjin, Aoi Yûki as his disciple Kensei, and Ayumu Murase as the kind-hearted but directionless wanderer Chiro.
A teaser visual and a teaser PV were released for the announcement, offering first impressions of the fantastic world, demons, and characters. In a comment, original author Jiang Jia Meizi expressed being overwhelmed by the high-quality adaptation and now eagerly awaits the broadcast together with the fans. Director Kawasaki emphasized how fascinated he was by the source material's narrative gaps, which leave room for interpretation. The voice actors also expressed their anticipation for the project.
The story follows a Taoist named Dôzen who, on his journey, meets a human girl raised by demons. He gives her the name "Shang Shan" and takes her as his disciple on an adventurous journey.
A special feature of the production is the collaboration: For the first time, Japanese creators are producing an anime adaptation of a Chinese comic. The animation is directed by Itsuro Kawasaki (known for "Sengoku Basara") at studios Dangan Pictures and Canoncode. Character design is handled by Eri Nagata.
The main roles are cast with prominent actors: Rina Kawaguchi voices the titular Shang Shan, Hiroshi Kamiya her master Dôgen. Other roles are played by Daisuke Sakuma (from the boy group Snow Man) as Dôzen's childhood friend Rôjin, Aoi Yûki as his disciple Kensei, and Ayumu Murase as the kind-hearted but directionless wanderer Chiro.
A teaser visual and a teaser PV were released for the announcement, offering first impressions of the fantastic world, demons, and characters. In a comment, original author Jiang Jia Meizi expressed being overwhelmed by the high-quality adaptation and now eagerly awaits the broadcast together with the fans. Director Kawasaki emphasized how fascinated he was by the source material's narrative gaps, which leave room for interpretation. The voice actors also expressed their anticipation for the project.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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