Heaven Official's Blessing

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After ascending to Heaven for the third time, a disgraced prince is tasked with exorcising ghosts in the mortal realm to regain his divine power and reputation.

📖 SYNOPSIS

Xie Lian was once a beloved martial god, the Crown Prince of Xianle — powerful, admired, the whole deal, eight hundred years ago. Eight hundred years later, he ascends to the heavens for the third time, except now he's basically a scrap-collecting deity with zero followers and even less dignity. His first divine mission? Investigate why brides keep vanishing near a remote village. Along the way, he crosses paths with a mysterious figure in red named Hua Cheng, who turns out to be one of the most feared Ghost Kings in existence — and who, for some reason, seems oddly interested in helping him. Their dynamic is the heart of this 11-episode ONA, and it's genuinely one of the more compelling relationships I've seen in a while. The animation from Haoliners is gorgeous — the fight sequences have weight, and the spirit world feels layered and lived-in, drawing heavily from Chinese mythology in a way that actually rewards your attention. The tone sits in this interesting space between lighthearted banter and real emotional depth, peeling back Xie Lian's past slowly enough that you stay curious without feeling dragged along. If you liked Mo Dao Zu Shi, this is from the same author and hits a similar blend of action, mystery, and character work. Fans of Noragami's down-on-his-luck god premise or Kamisama Kiss's supernatural dynamics will find a lot to connect with here too. Based on a web novel, and the story's only getting started.

✨ MUST WATCH IF...

You're into Chinese mythology — xianxia lore and heavenly realms drive every arc here
A slow-burn same-sex romance with genuine warmth and zero queer-baiting sounds appealing
Haoliners' lush backgrounds and fluid action sequences are a visual treat across all 11 episodes
You enjoy a humble protagonist — Xie Lian's a disgraced god collecting scraps, not flexing power

❌ SKIP IF...

Xianxia terminology and world-building feel overwhelming when you're new to the genre
Many characters share similar designs — telling them apart gets frustrating fast
You want action-heavy pacing — this season prioritizes atmosphere and character setup instead

🎬 EPISODE GUIDE

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MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 1-30 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 31.

Manga cover

🎭 CHARACTERS

Cheng Hua

Powerful ghost king, fiercely devoted to Xie Lian, collecting antiques, and capable of great destruction.

Portrayed by Fukuyama Jun

Lian Xie

Kind, compassionate god, repeatedly banished but remains selfless and devoted to helping others, despite past trauma.

Portrayed by Kamiya Hiroshi

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Heaven Official's Blessing

Studio

Haoliners Animation League

Season

N/A

Start Date

2020-10-31

End Date

2021-01-02

Episodes

11

Type

ONA

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