Nice Boat Animation

Nice Boat Animation (好传动画), formally Tianjin Nice Boat Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (天津好传文化传播有限公司), is a Chinese animation studio based in Tianjin. The studio produces original animated series, short films, and feature films, and is best known for the White Cat Legend (大理寺日志) franchise, a historical mystery series set in the Tang dynasty. According to its official website, the third season of White Cat Legend is produced by Tianjin Nice Boat Culture Communication Co., Ltd. and is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Tencent Video and Aurora TV in the summer of 2026, with a total of 16 episodes. The first season streamed on Bilibili and the second season on Tencent Video, reflecting the studio's presence across major Chinese streaming platforms. Beyond White Cat Legend, Nice Boat Animation's portfolio includes a range of original titles spanning different formats. Its works include stop-motion animations such as 毗沙门天 (Vaisravana), 昆仑摩勒 (Kunlun Mole), and 风雨廊桥 (Wind and Rain Corridor Bridge); original series such as 孤雄 (Lone Hero), 灯笼刀 (Lantern Knife), 海岸线上的漫画家 (The Manga Artist on the Coast), and 不可能恋爱 (Impossible Love); original animated works such as 荒神录之升龙宴 (Record of the Wild Gods: Rising Dragon Feast), 深潜 (Deep Dive), and 朔风 (North Wind); short animations such as 救我 (Save Me), 冰箱里的企鹅 (The Penguin in the Fridge), and 时间停止少女的日常 (The Daily Life of the Girl Who Stopped Time); and the animated feature film 大护法 (The Guardian). This diverse slate demonstrates the studio's engagement with both traditional and experimental animation formats. The studio maintains an active presence on Chinese social media and streaming platforms, with official accounts on Bilibili and Weibo, and its series distributed through Tencent Video. Its official website serves as a hub for news, trailers, and information about its lineup. The company's name, "Nice Boat Animation," is an English-language brand used alongside its Chinese name, 好传动画. The studio continues to develop and promote its flagship franchise while expanding its original content offerings.

Nice Boat Animation (好传动画), formally Tianjin Nice Boat Culture Communication Co., Ltd., is a Chinese animation studio based in Tianjin. The studio has developed a diverse portfolio of original animated works, ranging from stop-motion and short films to full series and feature films. Its most prominent franchise is White Cat Legend (大理寺日志), a historical mystery series set in the Tang dynasty. The first season was distributed on Bilibili, while the second season streamed on Tencent Video. In August 2024, the studio officially announced the third season, set for exclusive release on Tencent Video and Aurora TV. By March 2026, production had entered its final optimization stage, with the season confirmed to consist of 16 episodes. A new promotional video was released on March 19, 2026, ahead of a summer 2026 premiere. The studio also maintains a webcomic adaptation of the series, which resumed serialization in August 2025 alongside a fifth-anniversary collaboration for the animation. Nice Boat Animation's other works include stop-motion titles such as 毗沙门天, 昆仑摩勒, and 风雨廊桥; original series like 孤雄, 灯笼刀, 海岸线上的漫画家, and 不可能恋爱; original animations such as 荒神录之升龙宴, 深潜, and 朔风; short animations including 救我, 冰箱里的企鹅, and 时间停止少女的日常; and the animated feature film 大护法. The studio engages with audiences through official accounts on Bilibili and Weibo, and its website serves as a central hub for news and trailers.

• Season 3 dynamic poster debut at Tencent Video Animation Awards

• Season 3 officially announced for exclusive release on Tencent Video and Aurora TV

• Webcomic serialization resumes; animation 5th anniversary collaboration

• Season 3 production enters final optimization stage, 16 episodes total

• New PV for White Cat Legend Season 3 released

Original Chinese animation studio with a focus on culturally rooted storytelling and diverse animation formats.

• White Cat Legend (大理寺日志) Season 1

  First season of the historical mystery animated series, streamed on Bilibili.

• White Cat Legend (大理寺日志) Season 2

  Second season of the series, streamed on Tencent Video.

• White Cat Legend (大理寺日志) Season 3

  Third season, produced by Tianjin Nice Boat Culture Communication Co., Ltd., scheduled for exclusive release on Tencent Video and Aurora TV in summer 2026, 16 episodes.

• The Guardian (大护法)

  Animated feature film.

• Vaisravana (毗沙门天)

  Stop-motion animation.

• Kunlun Mole (昆仑摩勒)

  Stop-motion animation.

• Wind and Rain Corridor Bridge (风雨廊桥)

  Stop-motion animation.

• Lone Hero (孤雄)

  Original series.

• Record of the Wild Gods: Rising Dragon Feast (荒神录之升龙宴)

  Original animation.

• Lantern Knife (灯笼刀)

  Original series.

• Deep Dive (深潜)

  Original animation.

• Strange Gallery (怪画廊)

  Original series.

• Yan Wang (颜王)

  Original series.

• Save Me (救我)

  Stop-motion short film.

• The Penguin in the Fridge (冰箱里的企鹅)

  Animated short film.

• The Manga Artist on the Coast (海岸线上的漫画家)

  Animated series.

• Impossible Love (不可能恋爱)

  Animated series.

• North Wind (朔风)

  Original animation.

• The Daily Life of the Girl Who Stopped Time (时间停止少女的日常)

  Animated short film.

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