Beyond Time
Watch if you're looking for Chinese animation with post-apocalyptic scale and technological perfection. "Beyond Time" is not just a donghua, it's a visual epic where every battle scene is like in a AAA game. Perfect for fans of the xianxia genre and quality computer animation.
The premiere on Youku took place on December 28, 2025. "Beyond Time" (光阴之外 / Guangyin Zhi Wai) is a Chinese animated series (donghua) in the post-apocalyptic fantasy genre, adapted from the novel of the same name by Er Gen. The action unfolds in a world shrouded in the "Remnant of the Divine Face" — when a celestial being opens its Mysterious Eye, living beings turn into Forbidden Zones. The main character Xu Qing, in extreme conditions, relentlessly overcomes the limits of survival. Joining the Collector Squad, he transforms from a "Lone Wolf Collector" to a "Guardian of Civilization."
The tone is dark, epic, with elements of Eastern philosophy. The animation uses the Unreal Engine 5 and Vicon motion capture technology, creating realistic battle scenes and fantastic apocalyptic landscapes. The musical accompaniment in the style of Qin opera conveys the character of Eastern tragic songs.
The format consists of 26 episodes of ~25 minutes (first season), with a second season announced for 2026. Production by Youku, "Impossible World," and the studios "Yian Dongman" and "Feiyu Yinhua." On the premiere day, popularity reached 8653 points, setting a historical record for new anime on Youku.
If you watched "Journey to Immortality" or "God's Executioner" — "Beyond Time" operates on the same wavelength: Chinese animation with a vast world and high technology. Fans of post-apocalyptic fantasy and quality donghua will enjoy the visual component, and those looking for a new animated epic — this is one of the most technologically advanced projects on Youku.