Great Doctor Miss Nine

Adapted from Dou Miaomiao's novel "The Evil Emperor's Beloved: The Divine Doctor, Miss Ninth," the animation tells the tale of Jun Jiu, a modern-day beautiful and accomplished divine doctor, who unexpectedly falls to her death during a pill auction and is transported into the body of an ancient, worthless Miss Ninth. This Miss Ninth was originally the legitimate daughter of the Jun family, one of the two most powerful aristocratic clans in the imperial city. However, due to the untimely deaths of her parents, she was exiled to the Jun family's branch in Fengluo City. In Fengluo, she suffered countless indignities and was ultimately forced to her death.

Directed by —, Great Doctor Miss Nine leans on a strong ensemble — Zhao Shuang, Liu Sanmu, Cai Na — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2021.