Sou Shen Ji: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In the barbaric era where the Flame Emperor and the Yellow Emperor lived, heroes vie for the throne in the Central Plains. When the world-recognized leader, Emperor Shennong, passes away, the heroes of the Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth clans are all ready to make a move. In this turbulent era, a young boy named Tuoba Ye is born. By chance, he is appointed the successor by Emperor Shennong at his deathbed, thus beginning a thrilling legend.

Series details

• Title: Sou Shen Ji
• Format: Animation
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
• Premiere date: 2026-03-25
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: iQIYI
• TVMaze ID: 91169
• TVDB ID: 475799

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-03-25; final listed air date 2026-08-19; episode order: 24.

Source and licence

Adapted from Sou Shen Ji on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.