Top 10 Must-Watch Chinese Fantasy Dramas of 2025 (BL + Non-BL Mix)

Top Fantasy Chinese Dramas of 2025

1. Guardians of the Dafeng
   Genre: Historical adventure / fantasy (non-BL)

   • Adapted from a web novel; lots of mystical cases, supernatural elements, dark forces vs human world.

   • Has been very popular both in China and overseas.

2. The Legend of Zang Hai
   Genre: Ancient / revenge fantasy (non-BL)

   • A revenge story: protagonist’s family is massacred, he spends years preparing, calculating, plotting to settle scores.

   • Strong visuals, big budget, and high production values.

3. The Immortal Ascension
   Genre: Xianxia, cultivation fantasy (non-BL)

   • Han Li starts as a humble sect disciple, faces many trials, cultivation, sect rivalries, forbidden techniques.

   • Already generating buzz especially for its action + fantasy elements.

4. Moonlight Mystique
   Genre: Wuxia / fantasy romance (non-BL)

   • Love between a general’s daughter (aspiring immortality) and a demon god.

   • The conflict, supernatural elements, power struggle + romance make it very watchable for fantasy lovers.

5. Love of the Divine Tree
   Genre: Fantasy romance (non-BL)

   • Plot involves reincarnation, curses, sects, spiritual trees, power dynamics between master & disciple (after rebirth).

   • Has good emotional stakes + visual fantasy elements.

6. Destiny Switch (Yi Neng Zhi Xia / 意能之下)
   Genre: Historical / Fantasy / Thriller (non-BL)

   • Timecaster, body swapping, mystery, power struggles.

   • Keeps you guessing in fantasy setting with political intrigue.

7. The Seized Destiny (Duo Tian Que)
   Genre: Xianxia / Fantasy (non-BL)

   • Magical beasts, dual cultivation, demon realms, betrayal, rebirth.

   • Good pick if you like high-stakes fantasy with transformation and revenge.

8. Flourished Peony
   Genre: Fantasy / Costume romance (non-BL)

   • Tang Dynasty setting, business + romance, political intrigue. Not strictly supernatural but costume drama + fantasy vibes.

9. ABO Desire
   Genre: BL / Omegaverse fantasy (BL)

   • Set in an Omegaverse society with Alphas, Betas, Omegas, etc. Strong romantic tension + angst.

   • Definitely for the BL fans who like unique settings and emotional conflict.

10. (Speculative or Rumored) Hidden Fantasy / BL-ish Titles
    There are a few dramas that are anticipated or rumored to have fantasy + BL-adjacent or bromance elements. Meet You at the Blossom is one that fans discuss in that category.

    • Because of censorship, many shows don’t explicitly label as BL, but have strong bromance, deep bonds etc.

    • Keep an eye on fantasy titles with those elements in fan communities and streaming platforms that sometimes take risks.

---

Things to Note / What Makes These Stand Out

• World-building is strong: mythologies, cultivation systems, sects vs demons, supernatural rules.

• Visuals and costume design are increasingly high quality.

• Romance + moral conflict / revenge / sacrifice are common tropes, especially in BL or BL-adjacent stories.

• Censorship in China means explicit BL content is rare; often “touch lightly” or ambiguous friendships or deep bonds. So some BL titles may be more subtle.