Kdrama Jen and I are back home and checking out the newest Chinese options, which led us to start the martial arts Wuxia drama Fights Break Sphere. And while the title leaves a lot to be desired (so awkward to say!), it is a truly unique drama gem among a sea of historical and harem shows. So come join us as we do our best to convince you to give this quirky drama a chance!

1. Fights Break Sphere Season 2 Release

The following Fights Break Sphere 2 with English Sub has been released. DramaBus will always be the first to have the episode so please Bookmark for update. List Episodes. SUB Fights Break Sphere Episode 45 7 month ago. SUB Fights Break Sphere Episode 44 7 month ago.

Synopsis:

Xiao Yan is a genius child who suddenly loses all his powers. In a world governed by strength and power, Xiao Yan’s lack of talent is an embarrassment to his family. At the age of 15, Xiao Yan accidentally summons Yaochen (Baron Chen) from his mother’s ring. With the elder’s help, Xiao Yan’s skills improve by leaps and bounds.

After his entire family is assassinated, Xiao Yan embarks on a journey to find his family’s killer and return peace to the Jianghu (martial world). ~~ Adapted from the xianxia novel Battle Through the Heavens written by Tian Can Tu Dou. (MyDramaList)

PROS:

Leading Man Leo Wu

Fights Break Sphere Season 2 Release

Kmuse: I am so impressed with this young up-and-coming actor. Leo Wu was a delight as the youthful bodyguard in Nirvana in Fire and he has grown up into a delightful leading man. I love watching him battle obstacles in his quest to become a fight master and avenge his mother. And if I feel a little enjoyment over his shirtless training sequences, well, he’s over 18 and is the equivalent of a pretty work of art.

Kdrama Jen: I am not as far into the drama as Kmuse, so I have yet to see a shirtless fight sequence, but I have enjoyed his youthful energy and his ability to convince me that he is serious about fighting a CGI rock scorpion. It takes some talent to make that believable, so I would say his acting is quite good. I also loved him in Nirvana in Fire, so it is great to see him tackle this role.

Silver Fox Baron Chen

Kmuse: Woot! A more age-appropriate hottie to gaze upon. Not to mention, he’s got that know-it-all, “I’m the grand master” smirk (he really has the best smirk). I am a huge fan of Baron Chen, and so far he has been a delightful sidekick to our plucky Xiao Yan. Is it wrong to wish that he will throw off his shirt to frolic around the waterfalls?

Kdrama Jen: I regret that in our recent podcast we compared him to Yoda. That really does not capture the essence of this character and Baron Chen’s charisma. He wears this mane of glory with all the confidence and panache of a high fashion model. It suits him!

Intricate Fight Scenes

Kmuse: I wouldn’t say that the fight cinematography is better than that of a show like Legend of Fuyao. However, there is something so very satisfying when Xiao Yan defeats a bully or someone who is in the way of his ultimate revenge. It just makes my heart glow.

Kdrama Jen: So far, I have really only seen him fight a CGI rock scorpion and his ex-fiance. I love a great fight scene, though, so I will keep pushing play!

Strong Female Characters

Kmuse: Xiao Xun Er didn’t really make a huge first impression. However, she really grows on you. I cheered when she stood up for her bestie/crush when he was jilted and I hope that Xiao Yan realizes her positives sooner than later. That is the type of woman you want to be in your corner when things get rough. Not to mention the dimples she is flashing are fierce!

Kdrama Jen: I love Xia Xun Er. It is still early, but I really like how she is so competent and confident. I also hope he recognizes her awesomeness in the very near future.

Welcome to the Martial Arts Version of Hogwarts

Kmuse: Young child who loses his mother to a super mysterious bad guy with no face. Check! Half of the people surrounding him are secretly in league with said bad guy (including his teachers). Check! Traveling away to a magical and mysterious boarding school and discovering his powers. Check! We even had a creepy CGI-created snake try to take him out after he came to school. I’m telling you, this is totally a Chinese-style Harry Potter story line. If we get wands anytime soon, I will be laughing out loud like a loon.

Kdrama Jen: I was intrigued from the beginning, but now that we have wu xia school hijinks, I am all in! I have not seen any wands, but there have been some flying school chums. Also, the Ron Weasley equivalent wearing his fancy fur cloak is extremely easy on the eyes. He doesn’t even have a very big part right now, but he has caught my attention.

Time Altering Dimension Rings with Gray Haired Hotties in Them

Kmuse: It’s bigger on the inside than the outside. Bwahahahaha. It also is very convenient that this magical realm within the ring has a different timeline than in reality. Here our bromantic hotties can hang out, banter, and train for days while only minutes pass in Chinese Hogwarts. I personally adore this plot twist. It makes Xiao Yan’s sudden increased talent much more explainable than just proclaiming him a genius martial artist.

Kdrama Jen: Time for epic bromance banter and Baron Chen with a mane of glory… I rest my case.

CONS:

The OST is so flipping bad

Kmuse: I burst out laughing when I began hearing sound effects from Super Mario Brothers pop into the main songs…and not in a good way. It’s a good thing that OST is not at the top of my list when choosing a drama. If it was, this drama would not be one I am watching.

Kdrama Jen: This is definitely not the kind of OST you are going to seek out and chill out to while wearing headphones. Kmuse is not kidding. It’s bad. Like, it’s really bad.

CGI….. when is it not bad when it comes to dramas?

Kmuse: The cheesiness of the Scorpion/Dragon and the evil snake is beyond explanation. There are not words enough to describe how, even by Chinese drama standards, these monsters are found lacking. Thank goodness we get to stare at Xiao Yan whenever these monsters show up on screen. He totally makes me forget I am watching C-level CGI.

Kdrama Jen: I don’t expect a lot when it comes to CGI monsters in Chinese dramas. They usually look like something an 8th-grade media arts class might create. The ones in this drama might be more like the 6th-grade media arts class created them. Or perhaps someone made something out of clay and animated it. So, if you watch dramas because you love CGI, I would like to suggest that this one is not the best. Still, when you have Baron Chen and Harry Potter/Xiao Yan fighting them, it makes it so much better.

Phew. There you have it. The pros & cons regarding the new Chinese drama Fights Break Sphere. Are you watching? What do you think? Did we convince you to give it a try? Be sure to come back and let us know your thoughts in our comments, and we look forward to sharing our favorite new dramas with you in the future.

Til our next dramatic adventure,

Kdrama Jen & Kmuse

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Summary

Xiao Yan is a genius child who suddenly loses all his powers. In a world governed by strength and power, Xiao Yan’s lack of talent is an embarrassment to his family. At the age of 15, Xiao Yan accidentally summons Yaochen (Baron Chen) from his mother’s ring. With the elder’s help, Xiao Yan’s skills improve by leaps and bounds. After his entire family is assassinated, Xiao Yan embarks on a journey tofind his family’s killer and return peace to the Jianghu (martial world). ~~ Adapted from the xianxia novel Battle Through the Heavens written by Tian Can Tu Dou.

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