Kapanlagi.com - Chinese dramas have explored various themes that are relevant to everyday life. One of them is dramas about esports.
With the advancement of technology, dramas about esports have successfully presented relevant and interesting entertainment, especially for young people. Stories about fierce competition, hard struggles, and relationships between characters make the plot more exciting.
Now, if you're looking for recommendations for dramas about esports, please check out some reviews below.
1. OUT WITH A BANG (2022)
Drama About Esports (Credit: Mydramalist)
Rating | 7.9/10 Mydramalist |
Episode | 24 |
Durasi | 42 minutes |
Tayang | iQiyi |
Pemain | Zhang Jiong Min, Xu Ruo Han, Hao Fu Shen, Jeremy Wang |
There is a drama about esports from China titled OUT WITH A BANG. This drama tells the story of a professional esports player named Xiao Yi Chuan. He is on the verge of retirement due to a serious injury. Next, fate brings him back to his hometown where he meets Xiong Jiu Jiu, someone who is actively recruiting players to form a beginner esports team.
Seeing the incredible dedication of Xiong Jiu Jiu, Xiao Yi Chuan feels inspired and finally decides to join the team. Over time, this team faces various challenges, ranging from competition to internal issues related to the different experiences of team members.
2. FALLING INTO YOUR SMILE (2021)
Rating | 8.6/10 Mydramalist |
Episode | 31 |
Duration | 45 minutes |
Aired | LINE TV, Tencent Video, Youku, WeTV, Netflix |
Cast | Xu Kai, Cheng Xiao, Zhai Xiao Wen, Yao Chi |
Next, there is a drama about esports titled FALLING INTO YOUR SMILE. This drama tells the story of the esports world filled with fierce competition. There is the ZGDX OPL team consisting of a number of men and gaining female fans. However, when one of their star players suffers a serious hand injury, Lu Si Cheng, the captain, does not immediately appoint a replacement.
On the other hand, Tong Yao, an amateur player with exceptional skills, has garnered a lot of attention. Finally, she is chosen as the first female player in the esports world with hopes of gaining greater media attention.
3. YOU ARE MY GLORY (2021)
Drama About Esports (Credit: Mydramalist)
Rating | 8.8/10 Mydramalist |
Episode | 32 |
Durasi | 35 minutes |
Aired | Tencent Video, Viki, Prime Video, WeTV |
Cast | Yang Yang, Dilraba Dilmurat, Pan Yue Ming |
YOU ARE MY GLORY is also one of the interesting esports dramas to follow. Viewers will be taken on a journey with Yu Tu and Qiao Jing Jing. When Qiao Jing Jing starts a new career playing games to maintain her advertising contract, fate brings her back to Yu Tu, her former love.
One day, Qiao Jing Jing's image as a celebrity starts to shake when a video of her playing games poorly goes viral. To maintain her advertising contract, she decides to join a game competition and asks for Yu Tu's help as her coach.
4. CROSS FIRE (2020)
Rating | 8.6/10 Mydramalist |
Episode | 36 |
Duration | 45 minutes |
Aired | Tencent Video, WeTV |
Cast | Lu Han, Leo Wu, Song Yan Fei, Dai Lu Wa |
The next drama about esports is titled CROSS FIRE. In general, this drama tells the story of Xiao Feng, a leader in the world of e-sports. He faces various obstacles to maintain the unity of his team. This story begins in 2008, when the e-sports industry was still in its early stages and the income he earned was very limited. Despite receiving much criticism and ridicule, Xiao Feng and his team remain determined.
Furthermore, in 2019, there is Lu Xiao Bei, a genius in the same game as Xiao Feng. However, Xiao Bei has a physical disability and has to use a wheelchair. Despite an age difference of 11 years, they eventually unite and form their own team. They support each other and strive to achieve their dreams as e-sports players.
5. GANK YOUR HEART (2019)
Drama About Esports (Credit: Mydramalist)
Rating | 8.2/10 Mydramalist |
Episode | 35 |
Durasi | 40 minutes |
Tayang | Mango TV, Viki, MGTV, iQiyi |
Pemain | Wang Yi Bo, Wang Zi Xuan, Jerry Yan |
There is another exciting drama about esports to watch. The drama titled GANK YOUR HEART tells the story of the love between an esports player and a live streamer. Ji Xiang Kong is known for his brilliant reputation, captivating appearance, and having many female fans.
One day, he meets Qiu Ying at an international competition. Qiu Ying approaches Ji Xiang Kong for her own popularity. However, she is unaware that Ji Xiang Kong's reputation in the esports world has been tarnished. Instead of supporting her, the association unexpectedly traps Qiu Ying.
6. THE KING'S AVATAR (2019)
Rating | 8.5/10 Mydramalist |
Episode | 40 |
Duration | 45 minutes |
Airing | Tencent Video, WeTV, Netflix |
Cast | Yang Yang, Jiang Shu Ying, Lai Yu Meng |
THE KING'S AVATAR is also one of the must-watch dramas about esports. The character Ye Xiu is known as someone skilled, but has to leave his professional team for various reasons.
After ending his career in the professional gaming world, Ye Xiu starts working at an Internet Cafe as one of the managers. However, when Glory launches their tenth server, he decides to return to the gaming world. Memories of his past drive Ye Xiu to start his journey again.
7. THE STRONGEST MEN OF GOD (2018)
Drama About Esports (Credit: Mydramalist)
Rating | 7.7/10 Mydramalist |
Episode | 36 |
Durasi | 45 minutes |
Tayang | Youku |
Pemain | Zhang Si Fan, Zhang Xin Cheng, Ye Xiao Wei, Guo Wei, etc. |
There is also a drama recommendation about esports titled THE STRONGEST MEN OF GOD. This drama tells the story of Liu Chuan, an expert in the gaming world who always wins in every competition. Although at the peak of his career, his parents force Liu Chuan to return to school and complete his studies.
Feeling bored, he secretly forms a new team with his colleagues, namely Xu Ce, Lan Wei Ran, Qin Ye, and Wu Ze Wen. Through rigorous training and close teamwork, they slowly climb the ladder of success and eventually become the best among the best.
Well, KLovers, that's a recommendation for a thrilling and interesting esports drama from China to follow.
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