Drama Digest
“Thousand Autumns” is a Wuxia-style story. Shen Qiao, the chief disciple of Mount Xuandu, falls off a cliff and almost dies. Yan Wushi, the vicious leader of the Huan Yue sect, saves him. Shen Qiao follows a life led by ethics, while Yan Wushi is evil and cunning. Yan Wushi plans on turning Shen Qiao into a vengeful cultivator. Will Shen Qiao be able to resist the corrupt world that constantly puts his ethics to the test?
The Feel-Good Part
The animation looks excellent during some scenes. This story is very entertaining, and the soundtrack is incredibly catchy. The relationship between Shen Qiao and Yan Wushi is very pleasing.
The Disappointing Factor
The disappointing thing about this animation is that it is 3D. This is not a big deal, but for those who watch 2D anime, this might feel strange, and it goes on at a rushed pace.
In-Depth Analysis
“Thousand Autumns” is an animation adapted from a BL novel. This story is a combination of good and evil leads. It has fantastic fight scenes. Those who read the novel first are bound to be disappointed with this animation. The pacing is off compared to the original novel. The romance is slow-burn. The music and voice-over are excellent. The chemistry between the leads is unparalleled. Everything is great, but the 3D version might be off-putting for viewers who watch anime.
Star Power
Xia Lei and Wu Lei did an excellent job doing the voice-overs of Shen Xiao and Yan Wushi.
Overall Opinion
Overall, this animation is outstanding, except for the pacing. It has an entertaining story with fun characters. The fight scenes are well made. Despite a few flaws, it is excellent. It is worth watching.
