Mo Dao Zu Shi Q (魔道祖师Q) chibi donghua poster, The Founder of Diabolism Q

Mo Dao Zu Shi Q (Donghua)

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SYNOPSIS

Mo Dao Zu Shi Q (魔道祖师Q), released internationally as The Founder of Diabolism Q, is the chibi comedy spin-off of the Mo Dao Zu Shi donghua. It ran 30 short episodes of about three minutes each on Tencent Video between 31 July 2020 and 12 February 2021, produced by B.C May Pictures.

It is not part of the main story and does not continue it. The format is a set of gag shorts that take the cast of the main series, redraw them in chibi proportions and replay familiar moments as comedy: Lan Wangji flustered, Wei Wuxian pleased with himself, Jiang Yanli fussing over both of them.

It assumes you already know the story. Watched cold it is a string of jokes without setups; watched after the main donghua or The Untamed it works as an epilogue in a lighter register.

CONTENT DETAILS

Native Title
魔道祖师Q
Original Title
The Founder of Diabolism Q
Also Known As
魔道祖师Q, Mo Dao Zu Shi Q, MDZS Q, The Founder of Diabolism Q, Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Q
Adaptation
Chibi comedy spin-off of the Mo Dao Zu Shi donghua, which adapts Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (魔道祖师). It is an original spin-off rather than an adaptation of any part of the novel.
Themes
Key Themes
ChibiGag ShortsSpin-OffComedyShort-FormCompanion PieceDonghuaChinese Animation
Country
Language
Mandarin Chinese
Original Author
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
Seasons
1
Episodes
30
Duration
3 min
Aired Start
Aired End
Release Year
Content Rating
PG

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What it is: the chibi comedy spin-off of the Mo Dao Zu Shi donghua, not a continuation of the story.
  • Length: 30 episodes of about three minutes, 31 July 2020 to 12 February 2021 on Tencent Video.
  • Studio: B.C May Pictures, which also worked on the main donghua.
  • Watch it after, not before. The jokes depend on knowing the cast and the events being parodied.
  • It sits outside continuity. Nothing in it changes or adds to the main story.
  • Rating: recorded as PG here, the lightest entry in the Mo Dao Zu Shi family.

EDITOR’S VERDICT

An orientation note rather than a scored review.

Chibi spin-offs are usually promotional filler and this one is not much more than that, but it is well made filler. The character designs are expressive, the timing is decent, and three minutes is the right length for what it does.

The one thing worth saying is that it lets the two leads be openly affectionate in a way the live-action could not, because comedy shorts are not held to the same standard as a broadcast drama. That is a small thing but fans notice it.

Watch it if you finished the donghua or The Untamed and want more time with the cast. Skip it if you are looking for story; there is none here.

EPISODE SCHEDULE

30 / 30 episodes aired · Completed
EP 1
31 Jul 2020
Aired
EP 2
31 Jul 2020
Aired
EP 3
07 Aug 2020
Aired
EP 4
14 Aug 2020
Aired
EP 5
21 Aug 2020
Aired
EP 6
28 Aug 2020
Aired
EP 7
04 Sep 2020
Aired
EP 8
11 Sep 2020
Aired
EP 9
18 Sep 2020
Aired
EP 10
25 Sep 2020
Aired
EP 11
02 Oct 2020
Aired
EP 12
09 Oct 2020
Aired
EP 13
16 Oct 2020
Aired
EP 14
23 Oct 2020
Aired
EP 15
30 Oct 2020
Aired
EP 16
06 Nov 2020
Aired
EP 17
13 Nov 2020
Aired
EP 18
20 Nov 2020
Aired
EP 19
27 Nov 2020
Aired
EP 20
04 Dec 2020
Aired
EP 21
11 Dec 2020
Aired
EP 22
18 Dec 2020
Aired
EP 23
25 Dec 2020
Aired
EP 24
01 Jan 2021
Aired
EP 25
08 Jan 2021
Aired
EP 26
15 Jan 2021
Aired
EP 27
22 Jan 2021
Aired
EP 28
29 Jan 2021
Aired
EP 29
05 Feb 2021
Aired
EP 30
12 Feb 2021
Aired

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Mo Dao Zu Shi Q?

It is the chibi comedy spin-off of the Mo Dao Zu Shi donghua, released internationally as The Founder of Diabolism Q. Thirty episodes of about three minutes ran on Tencent Video between 31 July 2020 and 12 February 2021.

Is it part of the main story?

No. It sits outside continuity and is a set of gag shorts rather than a continuation.

How many episodes are there?

30, each about three minutes long.

Should I watch it before or after the main series?

After. The comedy depends on already knowing the characters and the moments being parodied.

Who made it?

B.C May Pictures, one of the studios behind the main donghua, for Tencent Video.

Is it finished?

Yes, it ended on 12 February 2021.

What age rating does it have?

BLGLFLIX records PG. It is the lightest title in the Mo Dao Zu Shi family. This is an editorial classification, not a certificate from a ratings board.

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