On August 3rd, media reports indicated that the animated film “Nezha 2: Havoc in the Sea” (hereinafter referred to as “Nezha 2”) was officially released online on August 2nd.
Following its release, the name “Nezha” immediately trended on social media. Several video platforms reported real-time viewership numbers reaching 100,000. Netizens expressed that Nezha’s return has solidified his status as a top-tier icon, with many eager to scrutinize every frame of the movie.
Information from the production reveals that “Nezha 2” is a joint production by Cocoa Bean Animation and Light Chaser Animation. The film is written and directed by Jiaozi. It picks up after a celestial tribulation, where Nezha and Ao Bing’s souls are preserved but face imminent dissipation. Taiyi Zhenren plans to use the Seven-Colored Treasure Lotus to reconstruct their physical bodies, but this process is fraught with numerous difficulties, leading Nezha and Ao Bing’s destinies into further challenges.
The film boasts over 1,900 special effect shots and more than 10,000 special effect elements. With the participation of 138 animation companies from across the nation, it serves as a powerful showcase for the world-class industrialization capabilities of Chinese animation films. This extensive collaboration highlights the growing maturity and ambition within China’s animation industry, allowing for a grander scale and more intricate visual storytelling.
Audience feedback has been overwhelmingly positive regarding the visual effects in “Nezha 2,” with many describing them as first-rate. The action sequences are noted for their epic scope and breathtaking impact. Specifically, the battle scenes between Chen Tang Pass and the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas are lauded for their detailed imagery and fluid animation, providing an unparalleled visual experience. The sophisticated visual effects contribute significantly to the film’s immersive quality, allowing viewers to fully engage with the fantastical world and the characters’ struggles.
