哪吒 Ne Zha
The Demon Boy Who Defied Heaven — a comprehensive guide to the 2019 animated film, its characters, and the mythological roots that inspired it.
A Chaos Pearl gives birth to two opposites: the Spirit Pearl and the Demon Orb. Due to a betrayal, the demonic essence is reincarnated as Ne Zha — a boy destined to bring destruction upon the world. Branded an outcast and given only three years to live before a heavenly curse destroys him, Ne Zha must choose his own path and fight the fate written for him.
$742M
Worldwide Box Office
2019
Release Year
110 min
Running Time
#1
Animated Film (China)
Characters
Ne Zha
Protagonist — Demon Orb reincarnation
A rebellious boy cursed with demonic powers, hated by his village, determined to write his own destiny.
Ao Bing
Dragon Prince — Spirit Pearl bearer
The Dragon King's third son, infused with the Spirit Pearl. Ne Zha's destined rival and only true friend.
Li Jing
Father — Commander of Chentang Pass
A stern military commander who would move heaven and earth to protect his cursed son.
Lady Yin
Mother — Warrior and matriarch
A fierce warrior who balances demon-hunting duties with unconditional love for her outcast son.
Taiyi Zhenren
Master — Taoist immortal
A bumbling but powerful immortal tasked with guiding Ne Zha. Comic relief, but deadly when serious.
Shen Gongbao
Antagonist — Leopard spirit
A jealous leopard spirit who steals the Spirit Pearl, setting the entire tragedy in motion.