Tencent Pictures

Tencent Pictures (simplified Chinese: 腾讯影业; traditional Chinese: 騰訊影業; pinyin: téng xùn yǐng yè) is a Chinese film distributor and production company owned by Tencent. It has created films based on books, manhua, donghua and video games.[1][2] In 2015, Tencent set up Tencent Penguin Pictures (Shanghai), a new movie production unit, focusing on online drama and minority investments in feature films

Establishment:

  • Fengxian Studio was founded in the early 2010s with the aim of creating anime that resonates with the interests of teenagers, especially adaptations of popular online novels.
  • Notable Works:
    • The King’s Avatar: This is the studio’s most prominent work, adapted from a well-known online novel, telling the story of a top player in an online game who seeks to reclaim his glory.
    • Mo Dao Zu Shi (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation): An anime that has gained popularity and has been adapted into various formats, including live-action series.
    • Tian Guan Ci Fu (Heaven Official’s Blessing): An anime with deep narrative themes involving love and conflict.
  • Production:
    • Fengxian Studio employs modern animation technologies, such as CGI, to achieve beautiful graphics that align with contemporary standards.
    • The studio places great importance on creating multi-dimensional characters and complex storylines.
  • Goals:
    • The studio aims to be a leader in anime production in China, focusing on creating quality content that can compete in the global market.
  • Impact:
    • Fengxian Studio has been recognized as a significant player in the development of the anime industry in China, particularly in crafting quality content that meets fan expectations.