The highly anticipated adaptation of 2023, The Young Immortal, has excited audiences with its stunning revival of the world depicted in the story by Chu Moc Nam in a captivating manner. Notably, the characters in the film received high praise for their portrayals, proving to be just as compelling as their animated counterparts from the previous five years.

Let’s take a look at how the new series, which received a score of 7.3/10 from Youku, compares in terms of character design with the animated version:







It can be seen that The Young Immortal boasts a strong visual representation, with detailed costumes, hairstyles, and makeup that closely align with the animated version. Even the camera angles and scene layouts are quite reminiscent, leading to speculation about Youku’s “imitation” of the 2018 film. However, currently, The Young Immortal remains a fan favorite, being the most visually appealing series at the beginning of 2023.
Images: Youku, Sina