Animes are popular. Streaming platforms are snapping them up, with an ever-growing community. Each release can be an event, as were season 2 of Solo Leveling, the release of Dandadan, or even Jujutsu Kaisen in its time. And now, a new anime is making waves recently, presenting itself as a little gem from China. Its name? Super Cube.
Super Cube, the Chinese anime of the moment
For several years, China has been touted as one of the future giants of anime. The Middle Kingdom is entering this extremely competitive sector, happily dominated by Japanese animation studios, with a flourish. But the Chinese have consistently proven themselves to be brimming with talent in almost every field, including animation. Heaven Official's Blessing, Scissor Seven, Link Click, The King’s Avatar, China is multiplying quality anime, while taking the 7th art by storm with Ne Zha 2, released this year and already the 8th biggest box office success worldwide.
And for the past month, one name has been making more and more noise: Super Cube. An anime whose popularity continues to grow thanks to social networks, and which is starting to make a name for itself among the anime of the moment. Based on a Chinese manhua by Shuiluo Sheng Sheng, Super Cube tells the story of Wang Xiaoxiu, a young boy who has always had afraid to stand up to bullies. But his daily life is turned upside down when he learns that Shen Yao, his childhood sweetheart, shares his feelings. But you can feel it coming, and since Super Cube isn't a romantic anime, Wang is going to be beaten and humiliated by Sun Jun, leader of a gang of thugs, who is also in love with Shen Yao.
He is beaten and thrown off a bridge, while the scene is broadcast live by a call made to his sweetheart.Shen Yao therefore helplessly witnesses the violent fall of his beloved, who disappears into the dark waters of the river. But at the bottom of the water hides a radiant blue object. No Gollum or golden ring in sight, but a mysterious cube, with which Wang Xiaoxiu will merge. He then acquires powerful powers, which he will be able to quickly test against Sun Jun and his gang.
An already cult animation for Super Cube
A cube that ultimately turns out to be an artifact from another dimension, and which will allow Wang Xiaoxiu to teleport, increase his strength and speed, but above all to increase his potential tenfold in an unlimited way, like a certain Sung Jin-woo from Solo Leveling. However, to increase the cube's potential, our hero must get his hands on all sorts of precious stones. And if Super Cube shines, it's not necessarily thanks to its story, far from bad but not necessarily memorable either, it's mainly through its animation.
The animation work deserves all the praise already received, with particularly strong work in episode 7. And in the age of social media, going viral is both easy and complicated. Despite everything, Super Cube was able to enjoy a natural popularity with the broadcast of its 7th episode, considered by many to be one of the best anime episodes broadcast in 2025. Super Cube has continued to grow its community since then, notably thanks to its other characters, including a mysterious Xigu Qin, a character with immeasurable power who will remind viewers of Jujutsu Kaisen of Gojo.
Want to discover Super Cube? Its first 8 episodes are already available on the iQIYI platform. Please note, however, that the dialogue is only available in English and Mandarin, but AI-generated French subtitles are available for those who want them. For the more patient, Super Cube is coming to ADN starting May 2nd and in French with French subtitles.
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