Xixing Lu

Xixing Lu has been making some serious waves in the Chinese film scene lately, especially if you’re into big, bold fantasy adventures. So, if you’ve heard whispers about Ne Zha (2019) or Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023), yep, that’s Lu’s handiwork. The guy’s got this knack for turning classic mythology into visually insane spectacles. Ne Zha, for one, took an ancient myth and basically cranked it up to eleven—crazy animation, wild battles, and more emotional gut-punches than you’d expect from a “kids’ movie.” It blew up in China and even snagged attention overseas, which, honestly, doesn’t happen all the time with animated flicks from there. Then there’s Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms—think epic battles, immortal intrigue, and supernatural chaos. Lu’s style? It’s lush, almost hypnotic at times, with a real love for weird, messy heroes who maybe don’t fit the “chosen one” mold. He doesn’t shy away from the darker bits of the old stories either, which keeps things spicy. And, oh yeah, Ne Zha 2 is in the pipeline for 2025, so if you liked the first one, brace yourself. Xixing Lu’s films aren’t just eye-candy—they’ve got layers, drama, and that kind of offbeat humor that sneaks up on you. No wonder people are hyped about what he’ll do next.