Mo Dao Zushi Information and Watch Guide
What is Mo Dao Zushi?
Mo Dao Zushi, also known in English metadata as The Founder of Diabolism, is a finished 2018 ONA adaptation set in a xianxia-style cultivation world. Its first season runs 15 episodes and mixes mystery, clan politics, tragedy, swordplay, and supernatural horror.
Why it matters
The hook is not just that Wei Wuxian comes back from death; it is that his return forces the world to test the official story about the Yiling Patriarch, the Wen campaign, and the people who benefited from turning him into a monster.
Quick facts
- Episodes: 15
- Format: ONA
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural
- Key tags: Cultivation, Male Protagonist, Tragedy, Wuxia, Reincarnation, Demons, Necromancy, Primarily Male Cast
- Adult screen: AniList and Kitsu did not flag the title as adult or NSFW.
