Recently, the anime “Zhe Tian”, adapted from Chen Dong’s novel of the same name, has been continuously popular, triggering a wave of enthusiasm for following the series. Many viewers admitted that they stayed up until the early hours of the morning to catch up on the latest episodes, which led to a lack of energy and aggravated dark circles the next day. This work, which features a grand world view and a cultivation theme as its selling points, has attracted a large number of fans thanks to its IP influence. However, issues such as its broadcast pace and plot adaptation have also sparked widespread discussions. How to balance the enthusiasm for watching dramas and physical health has become the focus of the audience’s attention.
The production team adheres to a long-term narrative and slow-heating plot, which harbors potential for explosive growth
In response to some viewers’ teasing about the slow progress of the plot, industry insiders analyzed and pointed out that as a long-form serialized animation, “Conceals the Sky” adopts a progressive narrative structure. Similar to similar works such as “The Ordinary Man’s Cultivation Journey”, the production team chose to retain the details of the original work to lay the foundation for the world view rather than compressing the plot to pursue short-term satisfaction. Although this creative approach may affect the early viewing experience, it is conducive to the explosive development of the plot in the middle and later stages. Li Ming (a pseudonym), an expert in animation research, said, “The audience’s criticism of the rhythm is understandable, but a slow start is not necessarily a defect.” If one can remain patient, the tension in the subsequent plot may bring greater satisfaction.
The controversy over the adaptation continues to escalate, and audiences are calling on the production team to pay attention to feedback
After the 56th episode was aired, due to the adjustment of the protagonist Ye Fan’s storyline and the handling of some scenes, social media platforms received polarized reviews. Supporters believe that the adaptation adds a sense of novelty, while opponents criticize it for deviating from the essence of the original work. In this regard, Wang Xue, a professor from the School of Animation at Communication University of China, pointed out: “The adaptation of literary ips into films and TV series is bound to face challenges. The key lies in balancing innovation and the spirit of the original work.” Some viewers suggest adopting a “segmented follow-up” strategy, which can not only keep up with the plot development in a timely manner but also avoid the overall viewing experience being affected by the controversy of a single episode.
Healthy Guide to Watching Anime: Moderate viewing is more important than overworking
In response to the problem of staying up late and fatigue reported by the audience, health experts have put forward three suggestions: First, formulate a reasonable viewing plan and break down long episodes into 2-3 episodes per day; Secondly, use the platform’s timed reminder function to force rest. Finally, give priority to catching up on the day of the weekend. Data from the Sleep Medicine Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital shows that staying up late continuously to watch TV series can lead to a temporary decline of 20% to 30% in cognitive ability. Enthusiasm is commendable, but overdrawing one’s health is not advisable. Attending physician Chen Fang reminds, “Especially for young audiences, it is even more necessary to pay attention to maintaining a regular schedule.”
At present, the play count of the “Concealing the Sky” animation has exceeded 1.5 billion times. The production team stated that they will continue to optimize the content presentation. This discussion on “How to correctly switch to the anime viewing mode” also reflects the gradually mature consumption concept of domestic animation audiences – while enjoying cultural products, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to sustainable entertainment methods.