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I recommend this show. The art style is eye candy, for one. The show incorporates Chinese mythology with modern interpretations/situations, so even if you don't know much about them, it is still easy to connect with and understand the characters.

Additionally, the gags in this animation are playful and visually interesting; the jokes are creative and fresh. Each episode has unique instances of exaggerated depictions of emotions, visual punchlines, and recurring jokes that appear in unexpected ways.

The show is starts off as a slice-of-life with a "monster of the week" structure that contributes to worldbuilding (a new mythical creature needs help, and we learn about their powers + why they are struggling in the modern world), but hints of deeper secrets and lore are dropped throughout. As the series progresses, layers of secrets are unraveled which seem to be building up into a larger narrative.

Finally, there is yuri.

Title: Fabulous Beasts

This is such a cute show. I love the animation! It’s about the modern lives of many of the Chinese mythical creatures. Just sharing in case anyone else thinks it looks interesting.

Also, it’s got the option to turn on English subs. For those like me who need them.

Here’s a link to the official free eps playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBakWosU0sfj_-XZSlGy-IOnDNplD3Ttj