Updated May 12, 2024 by testing

Donghuas are most known for having LOTS of fantasy and action-packed scenes. It’s like you’re watching anime, but they’ve got this unique style when it comes to their animation and one of these is the highly-rated donghua, Battle Through the Heavens. 

If you don’t know Battle Through the Heavens, it is set in a world where the strong ones rule and the weak ones are oppressed — it has a good mix of fantasy and adventure! Now on this list, are the…

 

Top 10 Donghua Recommendations  Similar to Battle Through the Heavens

 

10. Rakshasa Street

Title	Rakshasa Street
Genre	Action, Supernatural
Type	Series
Studio	L²Studio
Premiered	2016
Episode Count	24
Duration	14 min. per ep.

Rakshasa Street, also known as Requiem Street, is a place where you can lure spirits that are evil and eliminate them in the process. But you know what? Not every human has the capability to enter Rakshasa Street because you need to have a guardian spirit alongside you. Even though humans and spirits can co-exist in this area, you can’t go in alone. Geez, it sounds like this place is not for the faint of heart!

Just like our main character, Xia Ling—in order for her to fight the evil spirits, she needs to team up with a guardian spirit of her own to survive in Rakshasa Street! So, if you like supernatural themes and action-packed shows, then Rakshasa Street is definitely for you! 

 

9. The Legend and the Hero

Title	The Legend and the Hero
Genre	Action, Fantasy, Supernatural
Type	Series
Studio	Sparkly Key Animation Studios
Premiered	2016
Episode Count	30
Duration	16 min. per ep.

Adapted from the manhua of the same title and produced by Sparkly Key Animation Studios, here comes The Legend and The Hero—a story that involves wars and gods!

Zi Zhou, the emperor of the Shang dynasty, defied the gods of the heavens and refused to bow to them. As expected, the gods were not happy about these actions and Wu Jifa, the ruler of another land, led an army to fight against the rebellious Zi Zhou. War has begun between the two lands until a god descends from the heavens to finish the job against the emperor of the Shang dynasty.

He is one brave reckless emperor, if you ask me! Not anyone’s brave enough to defy a god, you know. So, if you like stories like The Legend and the Hero, you better go watch it now! 

 

8. Spirit Blade Mountain

Title	Spirit Blade Mountain
Genre	Comedy, Fantasy
Type	Series
Studio	Studio Deen
Premiered	2016
Episode Count	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

In the land of Kyushu, there was a prophecy that a falling comet will eventually go down to destroy the lands and bring calamity to the whole world. However, no such event happened, and the comet simply passed the bright sky… Twelve years have passed, and the uneventful prophecy was slowly forgotten by the people.

Spirit Blade Mountain revolves around the story of the character, Ouriku along with his companion, Ouchou—who decided to take the examination held by the Reikenzan clan and become one of the clan’s disciples which eventually turns you into sages! However, only brilliant individuals will fit the task. Can Ouriku overcome the trials before him to become a powerful sage?

If you want to witness Ouriku’s journey to becoming a sage, then this show is definitely a must!

 

7. Snow Eagle Lord

Title	Snow Eagle Lord
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Type	Series
Studio	Mili Pictures
Premiered	2018
Episode Count	26
Duration	19 min. per ep.

In the province of Tranquil Sun, there lies the land of Xue Ying, where the family of the Dong Bo clan lives. Surprisingly, the name of their land is also the same name as our main character, Xue Ying!

There, they live in peace with a complete family. A commoner father, a mother who is a former noble, along with a brother and a toddler. However, in this story, we all know peaceful life does not last and disaster will destroy it all. In order to get his old life back, Xue Ying needs to become a stronger individual with a powerful clan!

Snow Eagle Lord is a story of adventure and fantasy with historical themes that is similar to Battle Through the Heavens! So, if you’re getting curious, then you might want to check this one out! 

 

6. Spiritual Domain

Title	Spiritual Domain
Genre	Fantasy
Type	Series
Studio	iQIYI
Premiered	2015
Episode Count	10
Duration	13 min. per ep.

In the continent of Chilan, warriors and clans of different strengths reside in this continent. Led by the Xuantian Union, they ordered human warriors to battle against the Evil Clan on the Nether Battlefield.  These fights between different parties continued for years until a beast managed to sneak into the continent of Chilan. The beast is known as the Soul-Devouring Beast and is causing a rampage by destroying different areas and towns!

Now, this is where the main character comes in! Qin Lie, along with his friends, Ling Yushi and Gao Yu, are tasked to aid the Xuantian Union to go on a mission and destroy the Soul-Devouring Beast for good! 

Big responsibilities and new powers await for Qin Lie as you follow him in his quest to destroy the beast in this donghua, Spiritual Domain! 

 

5. Tales of Exorcism

Title	Tales of Exorcism
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	Series
Studio	Pb Animation Co. Ltd., Studio LAN
Premiered	2017
Episode Count	15
Duration	15 min. per ep.

Hua Jiu is known for her tomboyish personality and not only that, but she is also often mistaken for a man by other people because of her appearance! Her role is an exorcist, and she cleanses spirits as part of her daily life, eventually, she encounters the so-called “Evil Spirit” Seven Lord, who she forced to become her spirit servant. Despite their… incompatible personalities (because they are always at each other’s throats), they set off on a journey of spirit cleansing and making enemies! 

New enemies and more supernatural action unfold as you watch the adventures of Hua Jiu and her Evil Spirit in Tales of the Exorcism! 

 

4. Monkey King: Hero Is Back

Title	Monkey King: Hero Is Back
Genre	Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural
Type	Movie
Studio	October Media
Premiered	2015
Episode Count	1
Duration	1 hr. 27 min.

Monkey King is a mythical legend who is unparalleled in battle, and he has the ability to walk through Heaven and Hell. In this donghua, the Monkey King was imprisoned in a cage somewhere in the mountains because he defied one of the very essential laws that the Gods have created. The Monkey King is also known as the protector of China and without him, darkness and monsters will loom over the country.

There was a boy who escaped into the mountains to find safety, then he found a pillar of ice tied with chains. He didn’t know what that was but when he touched it, he broke the spell that had imprisoned the Monkey King. The Monkey King has been freed once again and now his story continues in Monkey King: Hero is Back!

Mythological creatures and demons will come your way in this donghua! So, if you’re someone who’s into Chinese mythology, then you will definitely like this one! 

 

3. Stellar Transformation

Title	Stellar Transformation
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Type	Series
Studio	Shanghai Foch Film and TV Culture Investment
Premiered	2018
Episode Count	12
Duration	24 min. per ep.

Qin Yu, a person who doesn’t have the ability to practice internal arts, is living with his grandfather, Lian. He was given a bird as a present by his grandfather who he named, Xiao Hei. Qin Yu wants his father to recognize him but since he isn’t an expert in martial arts, he decided to go through extensive training. Zhao Yunxing, his mentor, gave Qin Yu different training regimes in order to gain expertise in the external arts. 

After a session of his training, Qin Yu decided to take a rest, however, he noticed a bright red crystal that suddenly merged on Qin Yu’s body. The red crystal gave him unknown powers and gave him exceptional abilities. With his newfound power, Qin Yu decided to go on a journey with his bird, Xiao Hei.

Will Qin Yu’s father be able to recognize him now that he is a strong individual? That’s something you need to find out! 

 

2. Tales of Demons And Gods

Title	Tales of Demons and Gods
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Type	Series
Studio	Ruo Hong Culture
Premiered	2017
Episode Count	40
Duration	8 min. per ep.

This tells the story of Nie Li who is the top Demon Spiritist in the world of martial arts. He became one because he didn’t have the strength to defend his own home, so he decided to be stronger with his own will. Until one day, he died in combat against the Sage Emperor and the Six Deity Beasts.

However, he was given another chance, but his soul will have to go back to his 13-year-old body which made him the weakest among everyone. With the broad knowledge that he gained in his past life, he went through more training so that he can catch up to the strength that he had before.

Since Nie Li now knows of the upcoming future, he took this opportunity to save the lives of those who died for him in his past life and decided to protect the city from being destroyed by the evil beasts.

A truly action-packed series with 40 episodes! In the world of martial arts, demons, and is just like Battle Through the Heavens, what more can you get? 

 

1. Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation

Title	The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural
Type	Series
Studio	B.CMAY PICTURES
Premiered	2018
Episode Count	15
Duration	25 min. per ep.

Last but not the least! It is the highly ranked donghua in this list and that is—The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation!

All of the cultivators in this world strive to gain immortality, which is called Xian, while the dark energy lying beneath their lands is called Mo Dao or also known as the Demonic Path. The Demonic Path is the path that Wei Wuxian follows, who is also the main character of this series. He gained powers that can give chaos and create destruction! But all of this came to an end when the cultivators and his closest friend decided to defeat him all at once…

After 13 years, Wei Wuxian was brought back to life but in a different body. The body he’s in is known for being a lunatic and he found out that he finally reunited with his former classmate, Lan Wangji.

With a new ally alongside Wei Wuxian, join them on their quest to uncover different mysteries in their world! Demons, cultivators, and more supernatural entities await in this highly rated donghua, The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation!

Do you enjoy Cultivation stories? Check out more of the genre here!

 

Conclusion

Looks like that’s it for now in this list of top 10 Donghua like Battle Through the Heavens. Hope you had a fun read as all of these are really great shows! If you want to start watching, I’d say you can start watching right now!

Not into action but looooove the donghua art style? Check out our romance donghua list too!