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Release Year2023
Runtime2 Seasons
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Action & Adventure
Votes3
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.7 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsTales of Dark River
About Tales of Dark River
Dark River, the most mysterious assassin organization in the martial arts world, is composed of three families: Su, Xie, and Mu. The highest ruler of the three families is known as the TOP Leader. The top leader is currently suffering from a strange poison and is at the brink of death. Upon learning the news, the three families of Dark River seized the opportunity to launch a rebellion. Su Muyu, also known as Kui, the head of the Spider Shadow, the guardian squad of the top leader, sought out the divine doctor Bai Hehuai from the Medicine King Valley to cure him while also fending off the assassins from the other families to protect him. However, Su Changhe, his close friend in Dark River, has joined the assassination plot against the top leader on behalf of the Su family.
Directed by —, Tales of Dark River leans on a strong ensemble — Liu Mingyue, Tang Xiaoxi, Wei Chao — 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 2023.
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