Donghua Studios

Nice Boat Animation Studios – information on the Chinese donghua company

November 17, 2024
Feng Xiu

Tianjin, China-based animation studio Nice Boat Animation Studios (aka Tianjin Haotou Culture Communication Co., Ltd) was founded in 2012.



Since then, it has gone on to create or produce some incredibly cool donghua series, several of which are probably on your favorites list.

The company itself talks about its establishment, and animation teams like this:

Tianjin Haotou Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (Haotou Animation) has always been committed to the development of original animation.

The company is located in the National Animation Park in the Binhai New Area of Tianjin, adjacent to the Bohai Bay, with excellent supporting facilities and a beautiful living environment.

We adhere to the principle of developing and producing our own content, offering ample room for growth.

Our team consists of over 280 members, and we are working to forge a younger third generation of technical core through our rich portfolio.

Here, they will have the opportunity to engage with new technologies, themes, and colleagues. Each project will offer a fresh experience, and everyone’s growth will contribute to the advancement of the industry.

We aim to create unique works and bring more possibilities to Chinese animation. We love animation, we love life, and we believe that anyone joining us can make the future even better.

Donghua animated by Nice Boat Animation

Some of the donghua series and films animated by the studio include:

  • Dahufa (The General) — (2017)
  • Zuori Qing Kong (Crystal Sky of Yesterday) — (2018)
  • Zhongguo Hao Gushi — (2019-2022)
  • Da Li Si Rizhi (White Cat Legend or The Journal of Dali Temple) — (2020-2023)
  • Fengyu Lang Qiao (Covered Bridge) — (2020)
  • Yan Wang: Guai Hualang — (2021)
  • Xue Wang Jiadao — (2023)
  • Jiu Wo (Save Me) — (2024)
  • Fengyu Lang Qiao: Bishamonten (Vaisravana) — (2024)
  • Bao Ke Meng Donghua Tujian: Xiaoqi Dao Zhong — (2024)

Donghua produced by Nice Boat Animation

  • Wu Shan Wu Xing (Fog Hill of Five Elements) — (2020-2023) – in collaboration with Bilibili (animated by Samsara Animation)
  • Bai Yue Er (The White Moon) — (2021) – in collaboration with Tencent Penguin Pictures and Alpha Animation (animated by Wolf Smoke Studio)

More information: Nice Boat Animation’s official website