Unveiling the Dragon Raja: An In-depth Look at the Anime and Novel Series' Completion Status

Dragon Raja, also known as Long Zu, made its debut as a fantasy adventure anime in 2022. With its captivating storyline and a diverse cast of intriguing characters, the series has garnered widespread acclaim among viewers. The donghua (Chinese animation) series has received positive feedback from anime enthusiasts and has gained newfound popularity in the community.

The anime closely follows the source material, a popular Chinese novel of the same name, and there is also a Korean version of the novel. Additionally, the novel has been adapted into an MMORPG game in 2000 and an RPG mobile game in 2004.

Latest updates on the Dragon Raja anime and novel series

With the series' successful debut, fans are now eagerly wondering whether the series is over, anticipating updates on the anime's future, and seeking information about the status of the source novel.

Anime series status

Dragon Raja, an anime series, premiered on August 19, 2022, and wrapped up its first season on November 25, 2022, consisting of 17 episodes. Fans were delighted when Tencent Video Animation confirmed a second season on the same date. Although the release date remains unknown, a sneak peek was revealed during Tencent Penguin Pictures' animation showcase on August 8, 2023.

Novel series status

The anime adaptation of Dragon Raja is derived from a Chinese novel by Jiang Nan, focusing on the contents of the first book in the series. Furthermore, there is a Korean web novel version written by Lee Yeongdo.

The visual for season 2 of the anime (Image via Studio Garden Culture/ Tencent)

The Chinese serialization of this novel commenced on April 1, 2010, with the debut of the initial volume, Dragon Raja I: The Blazing Dawn. Subsequent volumes were published in the succeeding years, concluding with Dragon Raja III: Dark Moon Tide III in 2013.

Dragon Raja IV: Odin's Abyss is the last physical volume of the available Chinese novel series, marking its conclusion. Serialization of the fifth story arc began in 2015, but the series went on hiatus in 2019 and was officially discontinued in 2022.

The Korean version of the novel was first published in 1998 and concluded with a total of 12 volumes. Similarly, the Japanese version of Dragon Raja recently wrapped up with a complete set of 12 volumes as well.

Rumors are swirling about a potential English adaptation of the Korean novel. Lee Yeongdo, the Korean author, is reportedly working on an English version of the series. Talks are ongoing about the potential release of the first three books in English.

The novel's immense popularity led to its transformation into a manhua series, which started in 2010. Regrettably, internal conflicts led to the abrupt end of the web novel after the completion of three seasons.

A synopsis of the series

The anime is accompanied by a cover image (Image via Studio Garden Culture/ Tencent).

The storyline revolves around Lu Mingfei, a typical high school student plagued by misfortune. His life takes a dramatic and unforeseen twist when he is awarded an unexpected scholarship to the foreign private university, Kassel College.

Witness the transformation of Lu Mingfei as he transitions from his mundane existence to an extraordinary quest of vanquishing dragons. Keep an eye out for exciting anime, news, and manga updates in 2024.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the ongoing success of the Dragon Raja anime and novel series. The anime's captivating storyline and diverse cast of characters have left me eagerly anticipating the second season. The sneak peek revealed during Tencent Penguin Pictures' animation showcase has only heightened my excitement, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for this epic series.

The news about the potential English adaptation of the Korean novel is particularly exciting. As a fan of the anime and the Chinese novel, I would love to experience the story from a different perspective and gain a deeper understanding of the characters and their motivations. The fact that Lee Yeongdo, the Korean author, is personally working on the English version further enhances my anticipation, as it ensures that the essence of the original story will be preserved.