The Great Ruler 2nd Season
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The Great Ruler 2nd Season

TGR

Da Zhu Zai (2023): Nian Fan 2

Motion Magic

Genres

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Romance

Tags

all 2
  • Main CastMale Protagonist20
  • TechnicalFull CGI20

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance. Tags: Male Protagonist, Full CGI.

#4190

Ranked

#14219

Popularity

4

Favorites

259

Members
ONA52 epsAiring7.12
Motion Magic·Winter 2026
Premiered
Winter 2026
Aired
Jan 9, 2026 –
Duration
22 min
Time to Complete
~19h 4m
Studio
Motion Magic

Alternative Titles

ja大主宰 年番2

en-x-romajiDa Zhu Zai (2023): Nian Fan 2

ja-LatnDa Zhu Zai 2

enTGR

enDa Zhu Zai (2023) 2nd Season

ja大主宰 第二季

enDa Zhu Zai 3D 2nd Season

Synopsis

Second season of Da Zhu Zai (2023).

Synopsis

Adaptation of Tian Can Tudou's (天蚕土豆) web novel of the same title.

Where to Watch

iQIYI

Franchise Timeline

The Great Ruler 2nd Season is entry 2 of 2 in the The Great Ruler watch order, continuing the story after The Great Ruler.

Franchise Timeline

The Great Ruler

View Full Watch Order
01

The Great Ruler

ONA2023

Season 1

02Current

The Great Ruler 2nd Season

ONA2026

Season 2

Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content

  1. The Great Ruler
    Season 12023
  2. The Great Ruler 2nd Season
    Season 22026

Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories

  1. The Great Ruler
    2023
  2. The Great Ruler 2nd Season
    2026

Platform Scores

MAL

7.12

Canonical
Rank #4190Votes 183

AniList

61 / 100

Mean 77Trend 0Popularity 537

AniList Trend

17

+4

Theme Songs

Openings

2026
1

Wending (問鼎)

Lars Huang (黃子弘凡)

2026

Endings

2026
1

Luo Xin Chen (洛心尘)

Meng Nan (孟楠)

2026

Status Breakdown

259users
Planning12447.9%
Watching11042.5%
Dropped145.4%
Paused62.3%
Completed51.9%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Main Cast1
Male Protagonist
20
Technical1
Full CGI
20

Relations

2023
The Great Ruler

The Great Ruler

PrequelONA
Finished
·2023·52 eps

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Great Ruler 2nd Season have?

The Great Ruler 2nd Season is currently airing with a planned run of 52 episodes. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 22 minutes.

Is The Great Ruler 2nd Season finished or still ongoing?

The Great Ruler 2nd Season is currently airing as part of its 2026 release schedule. Please check local broadcast or streaming updates for the latest episode releases.

What is the story of The Great Ruler 2nd Season about?

The Great Ruler 2nd Season continues the epic adventure and fantasy journey established in the first season. It features themes of martial arts and historical drama, focusing on the exploits of the main characters Mu, Chen and Luo, Li.

Do I need to watch The Great Ruler before starting the second season?

Yes, The Great Ruler 2nd Season is the second entry in the franchise. You should watch the prequel, The Great Ruler, first to understand the established plot and character dynamics.

Which studio is responsible for animating The Great Ruler 2nd Season?

The Great Ruler 2nd Season is produced by the studio Motion Magic. The production is overseen by director Tian Can Tudou.

Is The Great Ruler 2nd Season a Chinese donghua?

Yes, The Great Ruler 2nd Season is a Chinese production, officially classified as an ONA. It is the continuation of the Da Zhu Zai series.

What are the opening and ending theme songs for The Great Ruler 2nd Season?

The opening theme for The Great Ruler 2nd Season is titled "Wending (問鼎)" by Lars Huang (黃子弘凡). The ending theme is "Luo Xin Chen (洛心尘)" performed by Meng Nan (孟楠).

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