There’s another medium that anime fans need to check out: Chinese animation, or donghuas, which has fallen under the radar of many Western viewers. However, donghuas availability on streaming services like Crunchyroll with multiple dubbing proves the industry is ready to captivate global audiences. Moreover, although Donghuas were known for their focus on mythology and epic adventures, one of the most recent sequels released in the Crunchyroll winter season of 2025 is a hidden gem that surpasses many animes, and more people need to see.
In an interview with AFP News, Masao Maruyama, founder of MAPPA and Studio M2 and co-founder of Madhouse studio, warned how China was on the road to surpassing Japan’s top spot in animation due to the rise of more original projects in the neighboring country, and one of Crunchyroll’s series is confirming that as Link Click has one of the most intriguing and original stories in recent years.
Link Click Is One of the Most Underrated Series on Crunchyroll
Donghua Produced by LAN & Haoliners Animation League, Written by Li Haoling
Link Click is an original sci-fi thriller Donghua that premiered in 2021, and its third season is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and has proven that donghuas can have well-written stories set in a modern world with great storytelling. However, many viewers don’t give it a chance because it isn't an anime and due to the misconception that the series belongs to the BL genre. The series follows two friends who have a unique power that allows them to view the past and return to it through photos, either to find information that could help in the present or to know how things went down in the past.
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This opens the door to many interesting conflicts that go along with time travel, like paradoxes and loops that will appeal to fans of the genre. Additionally, despite its initial episodic format, Link Click’s overarching mysteries and twists take the story to another level as it deals with the complicated mechanics of time travel and its consequences in a fascinating way, in addition to having a great dose of suspense by having an element of investigation, since it also follows murder cases.
Link Click Is the Perfect Introduction to Donghuas for Anime Fans
Link Click Shines Thanks to Its Interesting Characters
Link Click has stunning animation, great action scenes and an excellent soundtrack and English and Japanese dubbing, and its first season even slipped into the top 50 of all time on MyAnimeList with a score of 8.73, overcoming popular series like Violet Evergarden and one of the best 2024 films, Look Back. Also, the two seasons of the series are available on Crunchyroll and Prime Video, with new viewers having time to catch up before diving into Link Click season 3 Bridon Arc since it’s receiving a simulcast weekly release.
One of Link Click's best-selling points is the realism of the characters and their heart-wrenching stories that strike a chord in the audience. Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang have a unique friendship, and their missions showcase many sides of human relationships. Moreover, as Bridon Arc is a prequel focusing on the butterfly effect, it makes it perfect for fans of animes like Steins;Gate. Link Click is definitely a series that is bound to become a hit among viewers as it gains more recognition and might be one of the best releases in Crunchyroll's winter season 2025.
Source: AFP News, MyAnimeList.
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