Wulong Yuan (Big) 7 · Olimpik Piker

Author: Ao Youxiang (Illustrator)
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: "The" (Wulong Yuan) is the breakthrough work of Taiwanese cartoonist Ao Youxiang. It tells the amusing anecdotes of four master-disciples with contrasting personalities, who practice martial arts behind closed doors while challenging the martial arts world. The characters are uniquely designed with unforgettable expressions, and the story is full of twists and turns, making it a classic brand of original Chinese-language comics. In 1982, Ao Youxiang, who had been active in the animation industry for years and had accumulated ample energy, began serializing "The" four-panel comics in Taiwan's China Times, followed by the launch of "The" burst story comics. The profound classical Chinese humor spirit resonated deeply with countless readers, making Ao's works wildly popular in Taiwan, with sales reaching over a million copies at one time! With over 20 years of cartoon creation, Ao has been tirelessly producing works. In addition to the representative series "The," he has published over a hundred classic works such as "Pipi," "The Tortoise and the Hare on the Spot," "Happy Camp," and "A Cat Called Panxi." His contributions have played a significant role in promoting the prosperity of Taiwanese comics. He has received multiple Taiwan Excellence Comic Book Golden Tripod Awards and was jointly honored with Cai Zhizhong and Zhu Decong as the "White Gold Bestselling Author" by Taiwan's China Times Publishing. In 2003, Ao Youxiang's comics, represented by "The," took root in mainland China and were met with widespread acclaim. His studio in Zhuhai also delivered on expectations by creating the sequel to "The Tortoise and the Hare on the Spot," titled "The Tortoise and the Hare, the Plot Version," which was simultaneously released in both Taiwan and mainland China. It won Taiwan's "Plot Comic Award," making Ao the only cartoonist in Taiwan to receive this honor, and he became the talk of the town. Ao's works draw from tradition while subverting it. His newly released 130 Flash animation shorts have also received unprecedented praise, entering the homes of thousands across mainland China through online media and leading the trend of youth animation.