Investiture of the Gods Movies, TV Shows, and Video Games
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- DirectorWuershanStarsHuang BoKris PhillipsXuejian LiA magnificent eastern high fantasy epic that recreates the prolonged mythical wars between humans, immortals and monsters, which happened more than three thousand years ago.Based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
Blu-ray [HK Panorama: AVC 30.0 Mbps, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (96kHz, 16-bit) 3,786kbps (Mandarin), ENG subs]
Blu-ray [UK Cine-Asia: Upcoming] - DirectorShuchen WangJingda XuDing Xian YanStarsKe BiBanjô GingaDaisuke GôriTells the fable from Chinese mythology about the young warrior Nezha who takes on a group of evil dragons.35mm, Color, 2.39:1 (anamorphic), 1.37:1 (standard), Mono
(animated two versions with different composition for different aspect ratios)
2K restoration (Shanghai Film Technology Plant)
Based on Chapters 12-14 of Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel (Nezha)
Blu-ray [CHN MAG: Upcoming]
Shanghai Film Animation Studio - DirectorYu YangStarsYanting LüJosephMo HanBorn with unique powers, a boy is recruited to fight demons and save the community that fears him.Fengshen Cinematic Universe #1
Loosely based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
2D 4K UHD [Well Go USA: 2K (Dolby Vision), HEVC 59.831 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 16-bit) 2,455kbps (Mandarin), 7.1 Dolby Atmos (48kHz, 24-bit) 5,695kbps (ENG dub), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [CHN Disk Kino: AVC 34.986 Mbps, 7.1 Dolby Atmos (48kHz, 24-bit) 5,644kbps (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [HK Panorama: AVC 17.96 Mbps, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [THA Boomerang Pictures: BD-25, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs] - DirectorTeng ChengLi WeiStarsGuanlin JiGuangtao JiangLu LiBanished to the mortal world, a warrior has to slay a demon to return to the heavenly realm and become a god.Fengshen Cinematic Universe #2
Jiang Ziya: Legend of Deification
Loosely based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
2D Blu-ray [Well Go USA: AVC 31.998 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 16-bit) 2,616kbps (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs] - DirectorJi ZhaoStarsSu Ling ChanDavid ChenAlex HomFifteen hundred years after the war of gods, the heaven declined. Yang Jian, the God of Erlang, made a living by working as a catcher. One day, Yang Jian was ordered to hunt down a young man, his own nephew.New Gods Cinematic Universe #2
Prequel to New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021)
Based on character from Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
2D Blu-ray [Shout Factory: AVC 33.0 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 24-bit) 3,887kbps (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs] - DirectorJi ZhaoStarsNicole FongVictoria GraceJason KoA normal young deliveryman Li Yunxiang, though coming from the slum area, is living a satisfying life but when the arrogant wealthy son of Boss beats him down, his deep anger turns into a blast of Truth Fire.New Gods Cinematic Universe #1
Steampunk and cyberpunk reimagining of Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
2D Streaming [Netflix] - DirectorKoan HuiStarsJet LiBingbing FanZhang WenBased on the 16th-century Chinese novel Feng Shen Yan Yi (The Investiture of the Gods), the story tells of how King Zhou of Shang becomes a tyrant due to the wiles of Daji, a vixen spirit who is disguised as one of his concubines.Based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
2D Blu-ray [Sony Pictures: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG SDH subs]
2D Blu-ray [TWN Deltamac: AVC 14.738 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 24-bit) 4,297kbps (Mandarin), ENG subs] - StarsBruce CrosseyChelsey MarkHong ChenNezha, the heroic child of legend, embarks on an adventure to fight against the evil emperor and the forces of darkness who seek to take a frightening hold on humanity.52 episodes
- DirectorTomohiko AokiStarsYasunori MasutaniMasaya OnosakaHirohiko Kakegawa72 (PS4/XB1/NS/PC)
2-player local split-screen/online co-op campaign & missions
Third-person musou hack-and-slash
Playable characters: Daji, Nezha, Jiang Ziya (Taigong Wang)
Omega Force - CreatorRyu FujisakiStarsShanon WeaverDerek WadeCraig SaperA young master wizard gets sent to destroy the evil warlocks of his lands.26 episodes
Inspired by Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
DVD [Discotek Media: 2.0 Dolby Digital (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs]
DVD [ADV Films: 2.0 Dolby Digital (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs]
Studio Deen - StarsPeter BartoVeronica LoudC. Andrew Nelson67 (PS2/GCN), GBA
Third-person musou hack-and-slash
4-player (GCN)/2-player (PS2) local split-screen co-op campaign & competitive multiplayer with bots
Based on Soul Hunter (1999) anime series
8 (PS2)/4 (GCN) playable characters
Koei - StarsJessie James GrelleTyler WalkerJ. Michael TatumThe story is set in legendary China. A beautiful female fox spirit named Dakki is controlling the emperor Chu-o and the ruling In dynasty, and is using her power over him to do evil in the nation. An immortal-in-training named Taikobo is chosen by the great immortal sages for the Houshin Project - to seal away or destroy the evil demons that infest the world. In the course of his adventures, Taikobo gathers other powerful companions and sets out to seal away the demons and eventually destroy the fox-spirit Dakki.23 episodes
Inspired by Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
Blu-ray [FUNimation Entertainment (The Complete Series): 2xBD-50, 2.0 Dolby TrueHD (JPN), 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (ENG dub), ENG subs]
C-Station - StarsBenny ChanKar Lok ChinKing-Tan YuenSince time immemorial, the history of China has seen many belligerent and licentious tyrants. King Zhou of the Shang dynasty was one of the most notorious tyrant. His tyranny triggered off an epic legend: King Wu of the Zhou dynasty overthrowing King Zhou of the Shang dynasty. In the fierce battle between good and evil, ancient China was gripped by paroxysms of rage and grief. Countless loyal and valiant warriors were sacrificed. Taking pity on the aggrieved mortals, the Celestial Realm laid the Rostrum of Gods of Honour. The story tells a great number of filial piety as well. Important figures such as Nezha and Daji are mentioned.
- DirectorChih Hui ChangStarsChung-Kuang PaiTed ThomasYou've never seen Bruce Lee like this before. In this rare animated martial arts film, the legendary Bruce Lee is resurrected as a god with a third eye who helps a group of good gods defeat some bad demons.Streaming [Amazon Prime Video]
- DirectorBoxun LiStarsPaul CheMengwu HanJun JunDuring the Battle of Muye, Jiang Ziya led his troops and broke through the defending pass. Shen Gongbao and Tongtian Jiaozhu combined their power and created the Deity Massacre Formation as they try to wipe out the Zhou Dynasty and the deities who are trying to oppose them. Yang Jian, Ne Zha, and the others tried their best to defend against them, defeating Shen Gongbao and Tongtian Jiaozhu, saving the world.Blu-ray [DE Splendid Film: AVC 23.962 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 24-bit) 3,826kbps (Mandarin), No ENG]
- StarsJin LuoAllen DengLikun WangBased on the Chinese classic "The Legend of Deification." It tells a story set in Late Shang Dynasty and shows how people of the age fight against the tyranny of King Zhou and prevent the world from its destruction.
- StarsRuby LinWei-De HuangTe-Kai LiuThe story is set in the era of the decline of the Shang dynasty (1600-1046 BC) and the rise of the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BC). It intertwines numerous elements of Chinese mythology, including deities, immortals and spirits.
- StarsYiwei FuTianye LanChangwei LiuA Chinese classic myth based on the history of replacement from Shang Dynasty to Zhou Dynasty.
- DirectorLe LuoStarsSiu-Ho ChinZiqi FanDongqing HuYin Shiniang finally gives birth after an unusual pregnancy lasting three years and eight months. Suddenly, Shi Ji the snake spirit appears, declaring that she has come for revenge for the harm she once suffered at the hand of Yin's husband, Li Jing. Mother and son are rescued by the powerful deity Taiyi Zhenren, who promises to teach the son, Nezha, the path of immortality once he comes of age. Eighteen years later, Nezha sets off to take up his discipleship, but things do not go as planned. Nezha slays a flood dragon to rescue a young woman, Ling Zhu, once again incurring the wrath of Shi Ji, who vows to kill Nezha and avenge the dragon. In the ensuing chaos, Nezha takes his own life rather than risking harm to innocent civilians in Chen Tang Pass. Taiyi Zhenren arrives and tells Lingzhu that there is a way to bring Nezha back-but it involves paying the ultimate price.
- DirectorShuai YangWei-Xi ZhongStarsBenny ChanNiu Ze-MengSalih SigirciWhen Jiang Ziya violates the code of the gods, he is banished to the mortal realm. He is saved by a kind young woman Qing Luan but disaster follows when the river god breaks the curse and starts slaughtering the locals.
- StarsViann ZhangSammul ChanJohnny ZhangCan a great Taoist warrior protect the heavens from evil spirits? Jiang Zi Ya (Sammul Chan) is a military strategist who was mentored by Yuan Shi Tian Zun, the primeval lord of Heaven and one of the highest deities of Taoism.
- StarsLung TiKing-Tan YuenChoi RiStory of how Nezha, son of the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing and Xiao Long Nu, the princess of the Eastern Seas work together to slay demons and defeat the evil forces.
- DirectorYuqi YinStarsAven ChowYuqi YinYang Jian, the mother of Erlang God, gave birth to children with ordinary people in spite of Tianting's commandments, and was captured and oppressed by Tianting under Taoshan mountain. After learning from his master, Yang Jian splits the peach mountain to save his mother and releases nine Jinwu evil spirits. Finally, with the help of Tianting, Yang Jian destroys nine Jinwu to save the life.
- DirectorDing MaStarsQimeng ChengShuai ChiXingtong YaoNezha, a movie with action and fantasy.
- DirectorChen FengStarsNorman ChuWu Chun-YiYu LiXiading who is the child of a general in the Xiqi city.
- StarsKai WangKai XuZhehan ZhangThe series is set in the later years of Shang dynasty and revolves around Ji Fa (Zhehan Zhang) life as a hostage in Zhaoge and his journey to becoming a legendary ruler.
- DirectorJeffrey LauStarsLei WuXing FeiFengyi ZhangNezha gets into trouble and implicates his parents, who get punished by the heavens along with him. He bravely steps up and admits his fault, which touches the heavens, and his effort comes to fruition. The family of three finally reunites in the end.