No, no. (No, no.; orig. title: Nezha: Mo tong jiang shi) is a 2019 Chinese animated fantasy action adventure film directed by Yu Yan from a screenplay by Yu Yan, Yunyun Wei, and Xinxing Lu. The film premiered in China on July 11, 2019.
No, no. is a Chinese animated fantasy action film directed by Yu Yan (known as Jiaozi). The film is inspired by the classic Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods and reimagines the ancient mythological legend of the rebellious deity Ne Zha. Since its premiere in 2019, the film has become a cultural phenomenon and has become one of the highest-grossing animated films in the history of Chinese cinema.
The story begins with the birth of a magical pearl, divided into two parts - the Spirit Pearl and the Demonic Orb. By the will of fate, the Demonic Orb falls into the newborn Nie Zha, the son of General Li Jin.
From birth, the boy has been marked as a "demon," and a prophecy says that in three years, a bolt of lightning will destroy him. Instead of becoming the monster everyone expects, Nie Zha grows up to be a rambunctious but sensitive child who desperately wants to be accepted. His only true friend turns out to be Ao Bing, the heir to the Dragon King, who also bears the weight of a predetermined destiny. The two young men must decide whether to submit to their fate or rewrite it themselves.
The film combines spectacular battles, humor, and a strong emotional line centered on themes such as acceptance, parental love, and the right to choose.
Yu Yan creates a visually stunning world that blends traditional Chinese mythology with modern 3D animation. The battles are dynamic and large-scale, and the character designs balance comedic stylization with dramatic expressiveness. Particularly impressive are the scenes with Nie Zha's fiery powers and Ao Bing's icy energy - a visual contrast that symbolizes the opposites in their fates.
The original Chinese dub includes:
Liu Yanting – the voice of the young Ne Zha
Han Mo – Ao Bing
Chen Hao – Lee Jin
The voice performances add both comedy and emotional depth to the characters, especially in the scenes between Ne Zha and his parents.
„No, no.“" is a story about:
- Fighting stereotypes - society defines the hero as a "monster", but he proves the opposite.
- Free will versus fate – can one escape predestination?
- Parental love – one of the strongest emotional drivers in the film.
The film sends a clear message: "I am the master of my own destiny."„
„No, no.“" became one of the highest-grossing animated films in China and demonstrated that Chinese animation could compete with Western giants. Its success led to the creation of a sequel. No, no. 2 (2025), which expands the mythological universe.
„No, no.“" is a spectacular, emotional and modern interpretation of an ancient legend. With strong animation, dynamic humor and a deeply human message, the film is establishing itself as one of the most significant animated productions of the last decade.
