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Bai Han, a mythical creature, lost his magical powers and ventured into the mortal world in search of his spiritual bone. Unfortunately, the spiritual bone ended up being turned into a mahjong tile by a human named Lu Chang Sheng. While Lu Chang Sheng's parents were playing mahjong on Ryukyu Island, the island was devoured by one of the four gluttonous beings, Wu Xiao Tao. Wu Xiao Tao sought out Bai Han for help in removing the island from his stomach. From that moment on, the trio formed a team known as the "Spirit Beast Mahjong Hall" and began an incredible journey filled with magic and adventure.

Five royal princes present themselves to Fukurokoujo Rina, a humble girl with a kind heart, in order to grant her wishes no matter how grand they may be.

On Shirley's birthday, the Queen of Fairy Castle gifted her a valuable music treasure box that held a mystical musical gem. Queen Halle devised a plan for her son, Prince Omar, to infiltrate as a human and steal the gem. Halle utilized these musical gems to empower herself and seek retribution against the Fairy Queen. Despite facing formidable foes, the fairies united once more and ultimately triumphed over the malevolence with the strength of righteousness, preserving the tranquility of the Fairy Castle.

Having endured numerous battles throughout his life, Kongming, the General of the Three Kingdoms, transformed into a skilled strategist. As he lay on his deathbed, his only wish was to be reborn into a peaceful world. Surprisingly, he found himself in modern-day Tokyo, a city known for its vibrant party scene. Will Kongming, known for his strategic prowess, be able to navigate the lively atmosphere and energetic partygoers of Tokyo? (MangaUpdates)

The narrative follows the tales of Nuwa, Fuxi, Taibai Venus, Yang Jian, and other famous myths as they journey into the present day, striving to rejuvenate the heavens and bring back the gods.

Gam Yin, a partially retired Diva who now works as a manager, is dedicated to promoting her group of singers and securing performances at prestigious venues. However, she finds herself at odds with Ling Fung, a popular singer who rose from humble beginnings in a small village. Jue Yuk Laan, Fung's childhood friend who harbors romantic feelings for him, unwittingly causes more harm than good in her attempts to assist him.

The divine Flower Goddess longs to discover genuine love, although love is forbidden in the heavenly realm. When the Flower Queen, her mother, noticed her absence for a day, she ventured to Earth (where one day in Heaven equals ten years) to search for her. Will the Flower Goddess be able to find true love against all odds? And will the King of Heaven approve of her choice?

Megu is often perceived as a careless student at her magical school and is sent to manage a boarding house in the human world named Rokudemo Sou to gain more experience. It is crucial for her to keep her identity as a mage a secret to ensure she can go back to her own world.

Takashi's aspiration of becoming a dancer shattered, leading him to seek solace by working at a temple nestled in the mountains of Hachioji. One night, under the full moon, he witnesses a fierce battle between zombies and the head priest in the temple's graveyard. This temple is known for its nightly disturbances caused by numerous zombies. Despite being warned by the head priest to forget what he saw, Takashi is drawn back to the graveyard where he discovers that the zombies are actually joyful and attractive. They reveal that they believe they can achieve enlightenment through dance on full-moon nights, but the head priest forbids them from doing so. Moved by their plea, Takashi agrees to teach them how to dance. Will the zombies achieve enlightenment through dance? This captivating story serves as the inspiration for the upcoming movie bearing the same title.

Wu Tao started off as a minor deity responsible for overseeing medical texts. Through his cleverness and bravery, he thwarted demon king Wen Jun's attempt to lay waste to Heaven. Following a fierce battle with Wen Jun, Wu Tao, Princess Wu Xuan, and the demon king were all banished to the human realm.

A new student named Ruan Qing Tian, with her striking beauty, has created a buzz on campus. Ren Hao Ming, a successful young entrepreneur, enjoys a lavish lifestyle surrounded by social media influencers and nightlife. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, fate will bring these two individuals together through an unexpected connection.

Four different editions were launched: 76 episodes / 62 episodes (Full version) 60 episodes / 56 episodes (Internet version)

Based on the book "My Gorgeous Instructor".

Lin Fen Fen is striving to achieve her dream of becoming a singer, despite facing rejection in auditions. After a fortunate turn of events, she catches the attention of a company and embarks on her journey in idol training. Despite encountering challenges and putting in a lot of effort, Fen Fen perseveres in pursuit of her aspirations, forms new bonds, and finds love along the way.

In every episode, a small office employee transforms into a new insect or creature.

A romantic fantasy unfolds between the offspring of a royal cook and the CEO of a high-end restaurant group. Gu Cong Lai, born into a lineage of cooks, possesses a unique ability to perceive the flavors of food and manipulate emotions through various tastes. By a stroke of luck, Cong Lai crosses paths with Liu Shang Jun, the authoritative head of a prestigious dining empire. Despite Shang Jun's desire to enlist Cong Lai, their conflicting personalities and divergent beliefs lead to a tumultuous love-hate dynamic between them.

Jia Jia and Jing Jing come from a family with special powers. They have dedicated themselves to finding their younger sister, Liang Liang, who was adopted by the Zhu family. However, they discover that despite the outward appearance of love and care, the Zhu family is facing internal struggles. In gratitude for the family's kindness, the sisters use their magical abilities to heal the family and reunite them.

The play narrates the tale of Hu Ke and his companions striving diligently to achieve their aspirations. (Wikipedia)

Taking place five centuries after the occurrences in Journey to the West, the narrative centers around a youthful carpenter named Zhi Zun Yu. He is recognized as the rebirth of Sun Wu Kong by the formidable female spirit stone warrior Yue Guang. Together, they embark on a quest to Hua Guo Mountain in search of fate and recollections. (Credit: Drm Dry Official Facebook Page)

Xiao Nan accidentally stumbled into the dream catcher of the dream hunter Lao Li after consuming alcohol, absorbing a century-old dream spirit. Seeking assistance from the Dream Painting Academy to extract the dream spirit, they discovered Xiao Nan lacked the ability to dream. Lao Li took Xiao Nan under his wing as an apprentice to teach him the art of dream-catching. Guided by the teachers of pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, Xiao Nan inherited Lao Li's skills before Lao Li mysteriously vanished. In search of his mentor, Xiao Nan joined the Miaobi Gallery as a security guard, where he met senior sister Qian Mu Zi, second senior brother Shui Miao Miao, third senior brother Huo Yan Yan, and other companions. As they embarked on a joyful journey, an ominous force loomed nearer. Xiao Nan and his allies must confront this evil force and master the art of dream-catching and painting.

Chor Chi (Ron Ng) and his father, Chor Fan (Sunny Chan), support each other financially. Chi lands a job as a public relations officer at a tobacco company after graduating from university. He excels in his role and quickly climbs the corporate ladder, joining a group of young professionals. Chi relies on the tobacco industry for success, but Fan disapproves, feeling that his son is endorsing harmful behavior. Chi moves out to avoid conflict with his father, who later develops Alzheimer's disease. Chi returns home to care for Fan, who struggles with old-fashioned ways that amuse and annoy Chi. Chi encounters Cheng Kwan-min (Lo Chun Shun), a wealthy businessman, who offers him a lucrative job opportunity. However, a freak accident sends Chi back in time to the 1960s. In this unfamiliar era, Chi is taken in by a young Fan after being accidentally injured. He clashes with Ching Lan-fun (Shirley Yeung), the landlady's daughter, and realizes that his modern education is of little use in this new setting. With Fan's assistance, Chi secures a job at a department store and discovers that Cheng Kwan-min is the manager. As Chi learns to navigate this new world, Fan uncovers his son's true identity and allows Chi to take control of his love life. Touched by his father's sacrifice, Chi decides to change his ways and distance himself from the wealthy businessman. However, Cheng Kwan-min's sinister plans to acquire the landlady's property and evict the tenants prompt Chi to intervene. Despite his efforts to rectify the situation, Chi inadvertently returns to 2008...

Ada Choi, known as Leung Hau-Chi, is a typical professional woman in her 30s - particular, conceited, and easily annoyed by young and beautiful women. Yearning for love and excitement in her life, Chi feels unhappy and hopeless until she suddenly becomes a superwoman with extraordinary charm and strength. Utilizing her newfound powers, Chi fights for justice, aids the vulnerable, and embarks on incredible adventures. Along the way, she encounters three compassionate men: Kenny Wong as Yeung Ho-Yin, a courageous yet traditional cop; Raymond Cho as Tsu Wing-Fai, a friendly self-made entrepreneur; and Moses Chan as Kan Ming-Hin, a brilliant cosmetic surgeon. To complicate matters, Hin finds himself enamored with both Chi and her superwoman persona. Despite her superhuman abilities, Chi struggles to navigate the realm of true love.

The plot centers on an unconventional kids' program titled "Minna de Utao!" Kenta, a budding musician, experiences a breakup with his band and a heartbreak from his girlfriend. Adding to his troubles, his family deems him as ineffectual. Surprisingly, he transforms into an "uta no oniisan," a singing figure on the show for children.

The upcoming season will take place a century after the events of Yuusha Yoshihiko to Maou no Shiro, featuring the original main characters.

Centuries after Yoshihiko's victory over the dark spirit Deathtark, the world is once more enveloped in darkness due to the devil king's return. With the help of Buddha's power, Yoshihiko, Murasaki, Merebu, and Danjo are tasked with defeating the devil king, who possesses seven vulnerable points that must be targeted for success. Only those chosen by fate can embark on this mission. The group embarks on a perilous journey across the globe in search of the seven warriors bearing the pearls of destiny needed to vanquish the devil king and restore peace to the world. Under Buddha's guidance, they arrive at a deserted village where they encounter a mysterious figure that terrifies them, forcing them to seek refuge in a small hut for the night. Can they once again save the world from impending doom?

A show follows Mia Koide, a member of the city council who was elected around the same time as Tomoko Sato from Minshu no Teki. Mia had a difficult youth due to her weight issues, which stemmed from a hurtful comment she received in high school. This led her to embark on a weight loss journey, shedding 25 kilograms in a year and transforming into a stunning figure akin to an idol. After a successful stint as a gravure idol on television and magazines, she faced a decline in job opportunities as younger idols emerged. Witnessing the fading careers of her peers, Mia decided to retire and eventually entered politics after meeting the wife and later the husband, Kazuhisa Inusaki, through her dieting classes. Atsuko Maeda portrays Mia Koide in this Minshu no Teki spin-off, delving into her romantic escapades not explored in the original series.

A children's play featuring main characters who are reborn in the contemporary world; they embark on a quest to locate 10 magical beings that are dispersed throughout the human realm.

A Bunny Bunny, whose lives have been taken by a mysterious man, has descended into the human realm to recover their beloved lives.

'A Touch On Your Cheek' is a romantic comedy that explores the Time Slip Concept, blending elements of web drama and webtoon. The story features Kim Ji Sung, a trainee gisaeng, and Minsung, who inhabits the body of "Min Ho," a popular beauty at her school and a talented artist. (WikiDrama)

Three students from Apple High School - Zhi, Liu Chen, and Tai Yang - have joined the Elite Group. Are they allies or adversaries? Lei Ting, the main female character, has mysteriously vanished. How did she disappear? With the absence of their leader Wang Da Dong, the Elite Group is left without direction. Despite their struggles for unity, Gu Zhan and Zhi Ge must now determine who will lead the Elite Group.

Cai Zhu is a bamboo fairy who lacks a heart and struggles to comprehend human desires

Prince Yeongchang died young, never having experienced genuine love. Feeling sympathy for him, Jade decides to give him another chance at life, but due to his unfortunate nature, he struggles to connect with anyone romantically. Soon, a proclamation is issued in the afterlife: because of the excessive population on Earth, only one soul can be reincarnated. The task at hand is to find a partner, and everyone is called to assist Yeong Chang in his quest for love. Kings Sejong, Seongjong, and Yeonsan embark on their own reincarnation journey to support Yeong Chang in achieving success in his romantic pursuits.

Unlike the others, Sosa, Eco, and Bion were gifted with extraordinary abilities from birth. Tasked with safeguarding the planet, they are now set to save the world not by utilizing their "powers," but by means of "songs." (TMDb)

Ji Gong, an eccentric monk known for his unconventional habits of consuming meat and beer, is among the prominent Eighteen Buddha Monks despite originally being a fairy. He was banished to Earth to live as a monk after capturing the Buddha's Eagle due to the negligence of two fairies who were supposed to guard the creature. These two fairies, along with another fairy who was slain by the Eagle, were also punished by being transformed into regular humans, though not monks.

First Season (Reimagining of The Tale of Insane Monk - comparable concept with unique plot twists) - Summary not available at this time -

Based on well-known Buddhist tales, this show depicts the journey of Bodhisattva Maitreya as he is reborn as Budai monk and embarks on a spiritual quest in the mortal realm to develop his inner being.