# Fog Hill of Five Elements (2020)

> A chosen official journeys through dangerous foggy mountains to master the five elements granted by ancient monsters.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/86096

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 7
- Episode runtime: 28 min
- Status: Returning Series
- Genres: animation, fantasy, action, adventure
- Created by: Lin Hun
- Network: bilibili
- Cast: Hao Xianghai, Chang Rongshan, Ye Zhiqiu, Meme Yan, Sheng Guo, Baomu Zhongyang, Liu Cong, Lin Hun
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12953630/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Tone: passionate, mythic, atmospheric, intense

## What critics say

Audiences broadly admire its striking Chinese fantasy animation, action choreography and mythic atmosphere, though its short run leaves the story feeling brief.

## Synopsis

Fog Hill of Five Elements is a Chinese donghua animated fantasy series created for bilibili. Set in a legendary antiquity where monsters once granted chosen officials mastery over the five elements, the story follows one of these elected figures as they must cross dangerous foggy mountains. Its engine is a steady journey through peril, with a short run of episodes built around encounters with monsters, elemental combat, and the lore of a world where power comes at a cost. The momentum is brisk and action-forward. Its tone is passionate and mythic, with bursts of martial spectacle grounded in gufeng styling that draws on traditional Chinese aesthetics. Fans of Battle Through the Heavens and The Legend of Qin will find resonance here, along with those drawn to the mythic bestiary of Shan Hai Jing. The production offers an accessible entry point for viewers who enjoy elemental magic, fights, and ancient legend, delivered with atmospheric visuals and an intense, earnest heart.

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