Recently, a domestic animation called "Chinese Strange Tan" has become popular at Station B! After two episodes, the Douban score is as high as 9.6, which is really surprising. This animation is not only a new attempt, but also an affectionate tribute to the centenary of Chinese animation. Since the birth of China's first cartoon in 1922, what kind of road has Chinese animation taken? And how did this anime move so many viewers? With these questions in mind, let's take a deep dive into "Chinese Strange Tan" and explore the story behind it.
Recalling the glorious days of domestic animation, many people will naturally have classic images such as "Havoc in Heaven" and "Black Cat Sheriff" in their minds. But you know what? As early as 1922, China had its first cartoon, which appeared in front of people in the form of an advertising film. This can be said to be the starting point of Chinese animation, and since then it has started a legendary journey.
From the 30s to the 80s, Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio became a leader in this field, and they created countless works that Chinese people are proud of. It can be said that it was the golden age of domestic animation, and those works were not only loved by domestic audiences, but also had a wide influence overseas. Even Osamu Tezuka, known as the "father of Japanese anime", was inspired by "Iron Fan Princess" and decided to devote himself to anime, and eventually created the famous "Astro Boy".
And Hayao Miyazaki, who later became a legend in the animation industry, also began his animation career with his love for Chinese animation. It can be said that Chinese animation in that period not only planted the seeds of creation, but also sowed the fragrance of Chinese culture around the world.
However, the good times did not last long, and after entering the 90s, with the development of the animation industry in Japan and the United States at the speed of light, Chinese animation gradually lost its former glory and was marginalized. But this is not the end, Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio has not given up, they still insist on creating in the new century.
Today, when works like "Chinese Strange Tan" appear, we can't help but ask, is this a signal of the revival of domestic animation? "Chinese Strange Tan" was exclusively broadcast on Station B on New Year's Day, this short film animation collection jointly produced by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio and Station B, a total of 8 episodes, each episode is 10-15 minutes, telling a series of stories full of traditional Chinese cultural elements.
From "The Summer of Little Monsters" to "Goose Goose Goose", each episode is an affectionate presentation of traditional culture. For example, the first episode of "The Summer of Little Monsters" tells the story of a little pig demon in "Journey to the West" that no one cares about. This little pig demon is a proud child of his mother at home, but in the outside world, he can only do the dirtiest and most tiring work. This setting not only shows the diversity of traditional Chinese culture, but also reflects the contradictions and injustices in the real society.
Behind this setting is the production team's deep understanding of traditional culture and keen observation of modern society. Although the story of each episode is short, it contains deep thoughts and emotional projections, making "Chinese Strange Tales" not only an animated work, but also a collection of short stories that contain rich Chinese philosophy and life wisdom.
The art style of the animation is also very Chinese, from ink painting to paper cutting, from Chinese painting to woodblock New Year paintings, the use of each style is just right, showing the unique aesthetics of Chinese culture. This kind of cultural self-confidence that goes deep into the bone marrow is an important reason why "Chinese Strange Tan" can touch people's hearts.
Watching "Chinese Strange Tan" is like taking a cultural journey across time and space, which not only allows people to feel the charm of those traditional stories, but also to see the future possibilities of Chinese animation. It not only reminds us of the domestic animation we watched in those years, but also makes us look forward to the future of Chinese animation again.
The success of this work is not only reflected in the numbers such as Douban's high score, but more importantly, it allows Chinese people to see the bright future of Chinese animation again. In the tide of globalization, being able to adhere to the expression of one's own culture and show its unique cultural charm is the biggest inspiration that "China Strange Tan" gives us.
Moreover, I have to say that the success of "Chinese Strange Tan" is also the best reward for those artists who have worked hard in the animation industry and are still insisting on creating. With their sweat and wisdom, they have created works that have attracted the attention of the world, and have also laid a solid foundation for the revival of Chinese animation.
In such an era that seems to be a highly developed animation industry, it is not easy for domestic animation to have such a performance. The appearance of "Chinese Strange Tan" is not only a tribute to the past, but also an expectation for the future. The success of this work undoubtedly gives a clear signal to the entire industry - Chinese animation, there are still stories to tell, and there is a future to be expected.
In general, "Chinese Strange Tan" is not only an animation work, it is a microcosm of the century-old history of Chinese animation, an affectionate confession of traditional culture, and a bold outlook for the future. Through this work, we see the hope of the revival of domestic animation, and feel the profound heritage and unique charm of Chinese culture. No wonder netizens will say that such a domestic animation is really worthy of the light of national culture! Are you ready to reacquaint yourself with Chinese animation?