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Catsuka highlighted Looking for Gods (Yu Shen Ji), a 3D animated feature produced by Firecat with Ideomotor participation. The production markets it as the first Chinese hand-drawn hybrid animated film, utilizing 3D models with manually painted textures and effects similar to Arcane. Chinese media mentioned a 2026 release, but the official file lists no date.
Zhang Bo serves as art director and Ideomotor head. Previously, Zhang directed the 2023 short Ruthless Blade and the studio contributed to Riot's League of Legends Worlds 2023 videoclip GODS. Project files also credit Cheng Liang and voice director Chen Hao.
The story follows the minor god Taibai and forgotten war god Yang Jian fighting the Seven Great Sages after a heavenly attack. Masao Maruyama warned in 2023 that Chinese creators given freedom could outpace Japan, though Japanese anime continues setting market records and facing censorship hurdles in China.
The author expresses strong enthusiasm for the film's potential global appeal but considers a release in Spain difficult due to potential distribution hurdles.
