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Wawayu Animation – profile of the Chinese anime studio

December 6, 2024
Jun Li

You may know Hangzhou-based Chinese animation studio Wawayu Animation as being the company that animated Cinderella Chef (aka Meng Qi Shi Shen) as, with three seasons out, that has been one of their most popular properties to date.



That donghua, however, is just one of a number of very successful IPs Wawayu Animation has animated, as the studio heads towards its 20th anniversary.

Wawayu Animation history

Founded in 2007, and based in Hangzhou, China, Wawayu Animation also has offices in Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Tianjin.

It employs more than 200 people, and creates over 1,500 minutes of animated content every year.

The studio itself describes its business model like this:

The company has a comprehensive business scope, with seven subsidiaries responsible for various types of animation-related projects, including animation, comics, and films.

The team is technologically advanced, with expertise in 2D, 3D, and “3D to 2D” technologies. Its production management is mature, with an experienced team and a self-developed, full-process production management system.

The company’s operations are stable, and it has been profitable, receiving multiple rounds of investment from firms such as Youge Capital, Yuewen Group, and Bilibili.

Most of what western audiences will be familiar with include series like Cinderella Chef and Heibai Wushang (aka The Unparalleled Black and White).

Donghua animated by Wawayu Animation

  • Xiamo De Senlin (Mee’s Forest) — (2008)
  • Mi Yu (Whisper) — (2008)
  • Heibai Wushang (The Unparalleled Black and White) — (2015-2021 – 3 seasons)
  • Hun Shi (Soul Master) — (2015)
  • Guomin Laogong Dai Huijia (How to Steal 55 Kisses) — (2017-2018 – Seasons 3 and 4 taking over from B.C. May)
  • Meng Qi Shi Shen (Cinderella Chef) — (2018-2022 – 3 seasons)
  • Ling Feng Zhe (The Leader)— (2019)
  • Ni Zai Xing Guang Shen Chu (Stars Fall) — (2019-2020)
  • Dicang Dongfang — (2022)
  • Shu Shan Qi Xian Lu (Legend of Sho) — (2021-2023 — 2 seasons)
  • Xiao Mo Tou Baolu La! (Busted! Darklord) — (2022 — 2 seasons)
  • Xiling Jiyuan (Xyrin Empire) — (2023)
  • Shen Zhiyi Jiao (Super Xiang) — (2024)
  • Hua Xianzi: Mofa Xiang Dui Lun — (release date to be announced)
  • Quan Qiu Gao Wu (World’s Best Martial Artist) — (release date to be announced)
  • Yu Chong — (release date to be announced)
  • Lin Yuan Xing — (release date to be announced)

You will find the full list of Wawayu Animation’s IPs on their official website.