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Yao Shen Ji

妖神记

AniLumi score

Average of Kitsu · AniList

Score rank
#3,383
of all anime
Popularity
#6,177
most followed
Episodes
40
8 min each
Binge time
5h 20m
start to finish
Members
1.1K
tracking it
ActionAdventureFantasyRomanceMartial Arts
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Where to watch

📚 Manga on Amazon

No licensed streams listed yet. Read the manga on Amazon →

Watch order

8 parts in the main story · 2d 14h

Full order →
  1. 1Yao Shen JiONA · 2017 · 40 epsYou're here
  2. 2Yao Shen Ji 3ONA · 2018 · 40 epsWatch next →
  3. 3Yao Shen Ji 4ONA · 2020 · 52 eps
  4. 4Yao Shen Ji 5ONA · 2021 · 104 eps
  5. 8Yao Shen Ji 9th SeasonONA · 2025 · 52 eps

✓ This is where the story starts.

At a glance

Synopsis

In his past life, although too weak to protect his home when it counted, out of grave determination Nie Li became the strongest Demon Spiritist and stood at the pinnacle of the martial world. However, he lost his life during the battle with the Sage Emperor and six deity-ranked beasts. His soul was then brought back to when he was still 13 years old.

Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.

Trailer

Franchise

Full watch order →

Episodes (40)

All episodes →
  1. Ep 1EP 1Episode 1
  2. Ep 2EP 2Episode 2
  3. Ep 3EP 3Episode 3
  4. Ep 4EP 4Episode 4
  5. Ep 5EP 5Episode 5
  6. Ep 6EP 6Episode 6

Characters

Cast & voice actors →
Main

Nie Li

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

Kitsu rates it 0.6 points higher than AniList. Each site's score for Yao Shen Ji, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#3,383
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#6,177
1.1K members
Favorited by
0.4%
4 of its members

Score breakdown

27% of 425 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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ItemRatings
1★5
2★8
3★10
4★23
5★25
6★43
7★100
8★98
9★42
10★71

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 11 people who start Yao Shen Ji drop it, above the action median of 2.5%. Based on 3.2K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
9.3%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
75%
2.4K people
On hold
2.9%
93 paused
Plan to watch
1.2K
not started yet

What people who started it did

3.2K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished2,378 · 75%
  • Watching397 · 13%
  • Paused93 · 3%
  • Dropped293 · 9%

Parents’ guide to Yao Shen Ji

Best for: Teens (13+) · Rated PG (Teens 13 or older)

Violence & goreNone noted
Sexual content & nudityMildFemale Harem
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Yao Shen Ji okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

40 episodes × 8 min = 5h 20m

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Yao Shen Ji FAQ

How many episodes does Yao Shen Ji have?

Yao Shen Ji has 40 episodes, each around 8 minutes.

Is Yao Shen Ji finished?

Yes. Yao Shen Ji finished airing on Sep 22, 2017.

How long does it take to watch Yao Shen Ji?

Yao Shen Ji runs about 5h 20m in total (40 episodes of 8 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 3 days.

Is Yao Shen Ji appropriate for kids?

Yao Shen Ji is best for teens (13+) and is rated PG (Teens 13 or older). Viewers don't flag any strong content. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Yao Shen Ji?

9.3% of AniList members who start Yao Shen Ji drop it, and 75% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Yao Shen Ji worth watching?

Yao Shen Ji holds a community score of 7.3/10 from 1,141 Kitsu users and ranks #3383 among all anime by rating.

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