Nezha 2: I Am Not a Devil Child

“Ne Zha 1: Reborn”, was released on July 26, 2019 which broke multiple box office records and eventually grossed 5.035 billion yuan, topping the box office chart of Chinese animated films and ranking fourth on the overall Chinese box office list. The line “My fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven” inspired many viewers and made the image of Ne Zha the Devil Child deeply rooted in people’s hearts. This phrase once again evoked people’s resonance with the spirit of Ne Zha. The “Devil Child Series” also became a household name and a “people’s choice” super hit with the second-highest number of viewers in Chinese film history (over 140 million). The success of “Ne Zha 1: Reborn” lies not only in its outstanding box office performance but also in its ability to touch the hearts of countless viewers.

“ Nezha2:Nezha 2: I Am Not a Devil Child”,the sequel to the breakout Chinese animated blockbuster Nezha, tells the story that after the celestial calamity, although the souls of Ne Zha and Ao Bing were saved, their physical bodies would soon disintegrate. To save the two protagonists, Taiyi Zhenren decided to use the seven-colored lotus to recreate their physical bodies. However, this process encountered numerous difficulties, making the fates of Ne Zha and Ao Bing even more uncertain.

The image of Ne Zha has always been the core highlight of the film. In addition, the relationship between Ne Zha and Ao Bing has also become a hot topic of discussion. Some people speculate that the two might fight side by side, while others believe there will be more conflicts and oppositions between them. Regardless, the return of this pair undoubtedly adds to the film’s appeal.

Many netizens recalled their first viewing of “Ne Zha 1: Reborn”, exclaiming, “Back then, the ‘Ne Zha makeup’ was all over the internet, and the ‘Lotus Root Cake CP’ was at the peak of its popularity.” Now, the arrival of the sequel is not only a tribute to the prequel but also a boost to the development of domestic animated films. Some netizens said, “I hope ‘Nezha 2: I Am Not a Devil Child’ can achieve better results during the Spring Festival holiday and live up to the expectations of the audience over the years.”

Whether it’s the exciting plot, the distinct characters, or the fierce market competition, this film is full of infinite charm and possibilities. The film “Nezha 2: I Am Not a Devil Child” has been comprehensively “upgraded” in production, aiming to bring an epic and immersive cinematic experience to the audience while enhancing the story’s scale. The production of the famous scene “Fire Lotus” in Ne Zha 1 is far from meeting the standards of NE ZHA 2: the visual effects difficulty in NE ZHA 2 is divided into five levels – S, A, B, C, and D, with “Fire Lotus” only being at level B. The “sea water production” that Ne Zha 1 dared not challenge will also be conquered in NE ZHA 2: in this installment, Ne Zha not only “dives into the sea” but also “split the sea” and “rebellion the dragon king”. The improvement in production is aimed at serving the plot. From the meticulous refinement of the script to the arduous production process, “Nezha 2: I Am Not a Devil Child” not only has three times as many characters as “Ne Zha 1: Reborn”, but also has both new and old characters comprehensively “refreshed”: the character models are more exquisite, and the skin texture is more realistic. Ne Zha’s “new clothes” have Chinese-style borders, and the surface fire cloud patterns have been upgraded to embroidery. Even the “background characters” have their own “stories”. In the scene where all the soldiers of Chen Tangguan fight against a million monsters, the thousands of soldiers are not simply copied and pasted; each of them has their own distinct and realistic reactions in this battle.

Five years later, Ne Zha finally kicks shuttlecocks with his parents, fulfilling his wish. The words of Ms YIn, “Can kicking a shuttlecock kill someone?” and Li Jing’s “I am a noble general”, still ring in our ears. The imagined scene of a father’s kindness and a son’s filial piety was shattered by Ne Zha’s magic power. With one kick, he sent his parents flying against the wall. Even seriously injured, Li Jing, who is always seen as a loving father, couldn’t help but praise Ne Zha, “You are truly my son.” The warm love nourishes the devil child Ne Zha and reminds us of the relatives who wait silently for us at the end of the Spring Festival travel. Crossing time and traveling thousands of miles, just for a reunion. The creative team has been working hard for five years, hoping to meet the audience on the first day of the Spring Festival.