Legend of Exorcism 3rd Season

Kong Hongjun is a sheltered young exorcist who's spent his whole life training in a mountain palace, and now he's been dropped into Chang'an — the bustling capital of the Tang Dynasty — to fight demons he barely understands. He ends up joining the Department of Exorcism, a ragtag crew of warriors led by Li Jinglong, a guy who takes his job very seriously and has zero patience for Hongjun's wide-eyed cluelessness. The dynamic between these two carries the show: one's all discipline and battle-hardened instinct, the other keeps stumbling into supernatural trouble with an almost comedic lack of self-awareness. The rest of the squad — Mo Rigen, Qiu Yongsi, Atai — each bring their own energy, and the group chemistry is genuinely fun to watch develop. This third season ONA continues building on that foundation, layering in more mythological threats and deeper character arcs while keeping the comedic timing intact. The animation from Sparkly Key holds up well during the supernatural fight sequences, with some genuinely inventive creature designs rooted in Chinese mythology. If you liked Mo Dao Zu Shi for its blend of historical setting and supernatural stakes, or Soul Buster's demon-hunting premise, this hits a similar space but leans harder into the comedy and team dynamics. Think Legend of Fuyao's historical fantasy scope but with a tighter ensemble cast. Worth catching up on if you're into donghua that balance mystery, action, and characters who actually feel like friends.