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Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon

2021 · Directed by Thomas Astruc

Original language: French

  • animation
  • family
  • action
  • adventure
  • fantasy

The story

On school break, Marinette heads to Shanghai to meet Adrien. But after arriving, Marinette loses all her stuff, including the Miraculous that allows her to turn into Ladybug!

What it’s like

Bright, saturated 3D animation with glossy surfaces and crisp, clean edges, the palette leaning on lantern red, jade green and sunlit gold against the glassy towers and crowded street markets of a bustling city. Camera moves are fluid and energetic, swooping through rooftops and rhythm-driven fight sequences where the action reads clearly and cheerfully. Sound is a bouncy, pop-leaning score with traditional Chinese instruments threaded through the martial-arts beats, plus playful sound effects for each transformation and gadget. The vibe is upbeat, colorful and light, the sort of afternoon watch for a sleepover, a lazy weekend, or a kid's first foray into superhero stories. Pacing is brisk and episodic in feel, with friendship and self-reliance at the heart of the arc as a young heroine learns to find her footing without her usual powers. Violence is cartoon-stylized: frequent but bloodless martial-arts and comic-action sparring, with menace kept mild and no gore, sexual content or real cruelty. Gentle enough for young children, and it suits families and fans of the television series who want big, bright adventure with a warm, funny core.

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