Synopsis
Xiao Hei lives a peaceful life with his master, Infinity, in a small town. However, the sudden attack on the Spirit Society Hall shatters the long-standing peace of the monster world. A new mission from the Spirit Society Hall forces the two into a crisis of separation. Can Xiao Hei withstand this sudden trial?
Overview
The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2 is a 2025 Chinese animated film and the sequel to the 2019 film of the same name. Co-directed by Mutou (MTJJ) and Gu Jie, it features voice performances by Shan Xin, Liu Mingyue, Zhu Jing, and others. The film was released in mainland China on July 18, 2025, ultimately grossing over 533 million RMB and achieving a high Douban rating of 8.7, surpassing the previous film's score of 8.0.
Plot Summary
The story continues from the previous film. Xiaohei lives a peaceful life in the village with his master, Wuxian, gradually adapting to the human world. However, two years later, the Monster Spirit Guild Hall is suddenly attacked. Wuxian and Xiaohei receive a mission to go to the hall. Can Xiaohei withstand this sudden test? A new mission plungs the master and disciple into a crisis of separation, forcing Xiaohei to grow continuously amidst the danger.
Production Team
This film is produced by Beijing Qian Wanjian Culture Communication Co., Ltd., Beijing Hanmu Chunhua Animation Technology Co., Ltd., and Chinese Online Digital Publishing Group Co., Ltd., among others. The writing team includes Mutou, Gu Jie, Peng Kexin, and Feng Xi. Peng Kexin, the main writer of the previous film, continues as the lead screenwriter, providing a coherent narrative thread for the story.
Regarding voice acting, Shan Xin continues to voice Xiaohei, Liu Mingyue voices Wuxian, and original cast members Zhu Jing, Cong Fangbing, Cao Zijian, and others all return. Director Mutou is known as a perfectionist. While the previous film took five years to produce, and this one didn't start from scratch, it still maintained an extremely high production standard.
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Xiaohei | Shan Xin |
| Wuxian | Liu Mingyue |
| Other Characters | Zhu Jing, Cong Fangbing, Cao Zijian |
Box Office and Reception
The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2 officially premiered on July 18, 2025. Its box office exceeded 100 million RMB in the first week and surpassed 500 million RMB after 49 days of release. The final total box office reached 533 million RMB against a budget of 60 million RMB, resulting in a very high return on investment. The film was not only highly popular domestically but also gained significant popularity in overseas markets like Japan, where the previous film had been broadcast on television.
Its Douban rating opened at 8.6 and eventually stabilized at 8.7, surpassing the 8.0 score of the 2019 predecessor, making it a critically acclaimed domestic animated film. It was praised as "a reunion after six years," with fans giving this long-awaited sequel extremely high evaluations.
Cultural Impact
The Legend of Luo Xiaohei series began as an independent animation in 2011. After over a decade of development, it has become one of the representative works of original Chinese animation. The success of The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2 further solidifies the market position of domestic animated films and provides strong evidence for Chinese animation's entry into the global market. The film's distribution in North America by GKIDS reflects international market recognition of Chinese animation.
References
- Wikipedia: The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2
- Douban Movie: The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2 (8.7)
- Maoyan Professional: Box Office Data (533 million)
- Guangming Online: Box Office Exceeds 150 Million in 6 Days
- Gamersky: Cumulative Box Office Breaks 500 Million After 49 Days
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