Back to the Great Ming

Overview

Adapted from a popular online novel originally published between 2007 and 2008, the animation tells the tale of Zheng Shaopeng, a university student who finds himself transported back in time to ancient China after a book falls on his head. Thrust into the body of a poor scholar named Yang Lin, Zheng navigates a turbulent era marked by internal conflict and external threats. Through his wisdom and ingenuity, Yang rises through the ranks of the fictional Danzhu Dynasty, tackling corruption, fending off enemies, and ushering in an era of technological advancement and enlightenment.

Stream

STARZPLAY

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Top cast

Lu Lifeng

杨麟 (voice)

Zhao Mengjiao

韩幼娘 (voice)

Cai Na

马怜儿 (voice)