Crunchyroll, the world’s largest anime streaming service, keeps delivering major hits to fans. While this year’s market was dominated by big titles like Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries, and Gachiakuta, a new series is now emerging as a sensation. Notably, this is a Chinese animation (Donghua) called The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess.
This new isekai series is sparking a huge craze, continuing the success trend of popular donghua this year. With quality titles like The Fated Magical Princess, Lord of the Mysteries, and the upcoming To Be Hero X, fans can expect Chinese animation to explode even more in the coming years.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess, Crunchyroll’s Latest Hit
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess is an anime/donghua adaptation of a popular Korean web novel of the same name that debuted in 2017. Even before the anime, the manhwa was extremely popular and ranked in the top 10 “Manga We Want to See Adapted into Anime” lists in Japan for both 2022 and 2023, an impressive feat that even major titles like Solo Leveling have yet to achieve.
Finally, this acclaimed manhwa was adapted into anime by the Chinese studio Colored Pencil Animation. The series premiered in China on September 28 and quickly captivated international audiences with its stunning visuals and compelling story.
The plot follows Athanasia, a noble girl in an isekai reincarnation story. Despite her high status, she must use all her intelligence to survive the cold treatment from her own father. This gripping storyline keeps fans glued, eagerly awaiting new episodes each week. The only criticism has been minor changes from the original source.
Chinese Animation Is Taking Over
As many viewers have noticed, Chinese studio productions are gaining popularity rapidly. In 2025 alone, at least three standout donghua have attracted huge fanbases.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess is among them, and despite just starting, the series has a very bright future.
We can’t overlook Lord of the Mysteries, widely regarded as one of the best anime of the year. Its success was so great that a second season was quickly confirmed. And of course, To Be Hero X is another major hit fans are eagerly anticipating.
This is just the beginning. With this momentum, Chinese animation is expected to become a serious competitor, challenging the long-standing dominance of the Japanese anime industry in the years ahead.