{"id":50941,"date":"2026-03-13T12:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=50941"},"modified":"2026-03-13T12:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:35:00","slug":"iqiyi-leads-ai-storytelling-as-original-micro-animations-gain-strong-traction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=50941","title":{"rendered":"iQIYI Leads AI Storytelling as Original Micro-Animations Gain Strong Traction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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BEIJING<\/span>, March 13, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Recently,\u00a0iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, released two original AI-powered micro-animations on its Chinese mainland platform\u00a0\u2014 “My Mecha is a Bit OP”\u00a0and\u00a0“Imperial Exorcist Guards” \u2014\u00a0which have quickly captured audience attention with fresh narratives and distinctive AI-driven visual design. The strong reception highlights iQIYI’s continued efforts to push the boundaries of storytelling through AI integration and premium content development.<\/p>\n

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“My\u00a0Mecha is a Bit OP,”\u00a0a futuristic rebirth story set in a post-apocalyptic world, was among the most-watched micro-animations during the 2026 Chinese New Year, ranking sixth in total viewing time on iQIYI’s micro-animation category. More than 80 percent of the views came from big-screen devices, showing that premium AI micro-animation is resonating with audiences beyond mobile platforms and thriving across diverse viewing scenarios.<\/p>\n

\u00a0“Imperial Exorcist Guards”\u00a0combines Chinese supernatural elements with suspense in a narrative centered on a secret organization protecting the Ming Dynasty’s dragon veins. The series has topped multiple iQIYI charts and secured a product placement partnership, demonstrating how AI micro-animation can deliver both audience engagement and commercial value.<\/p>\n

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Both series benefited from significant production efficiency gains through\u00a0AIGC technology. According to iQIYI’s\u00a0Huihuo Studio, AI has compressed production cycles that traditionally took months or even years into a matter of weeks.\u00a0“My Mecha is a Bit OP”\u00a0went from project approval to final delivery in approximately 40 days, with\u00a0“Imperial Exorcist Guards”\u00a0produced at a similar speed, showing how AIGC enables both rapid output and consistent quality standards.<\/p>\n

These successes reflect iQIYI’s broader momentum in AI-powered content. AIGC technology is driving micro-animations and other content categories into a new development phase, and iQIYI took an early lead in this space last year by launching a dedicated micro-animation category, increasing investment in original productions, and continuously refining its collaboration framework. The platform’s micro-animation library now exceeds 10,000 titles, with both the viewership and total viewing time growing rapidly.<\/p>\n

Moving forward, iQIYI will continue deepening its application of AIGC across the entire content production pipeline while expanding its catalog of premium AI micro-animation works.<\/p>\n

Contact: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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BEIJING<\/span>, March 13, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Recently,\u00a0iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, released two original AI-powered micro-animations on its Chinese mainland platform\u00a0\u2014 “My Mecha is a Bit OP”\u00a0and\u00a0“Imperial Exorcist Guards” \u2014\u00a0which have quickly captured audience attention with fresh narratives and distinctive AI-driven visual design. The strong reception highlights iQIYI’s continued efforts to push the boundaries of storytelling through AI integration and premium content development.<\/p>\n

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“My\u00a0Mecha is a Bit OP,”\u00a0a futuristic rebirth story set in a post-apocalyptic world, was among the most-watched micro-animations during the 2026 Chinese New Year, ranking sixth in total viewing time on iQIYI’s micro-animation category. More than 80 percent of the views came from big-screen devices, showing that premium AI micro-animation is resonating with audiences beyond mobile platforms and thriving across diverse viewing scenarios.<\/p>\n

\u00a0“Imperial Exorcist Guards”\u00a0combines Chinese supernatural elements with suspense in a narrative centered on a secret organization protecting the Ming Dynasty’s dragon veins. The series has topped multiple iQIYI charts and secured a product placement partnership, demonstrating how AI micro-animation can deliver both audience engagement and commercial value.<\/p>\n

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Both series benefited from significant production efficiency gains through\u00a0AIGC technology. According to iQIYI’s\u00a0Huihuo Studio, AI has compressed production cycles that traditionally took months or even years into a matter of weeks.\u00a0“My Mecha is a Bit OP”\u00a0went from project approval to final delivery in approximately 40 days, with\u00a0“Imperial Exorcist Guards”\u00a0produced at a similar speed, showing how AIGC enables both rapid output and consistent quality standards.<\/p>\n

These successes reflect iQIYI’s broader momentum in AI-powered content. AIGC technology is driving micro-animations and other content categories into a new development phase, and iQIYI took an early lead in this space last year by launching a dedicated micro-animation category, increasing investment in original productions, and continuously refining its collaboration framework. The platform’s micro-animation library now exceeds 10,000 titles, with both the viewership and total viewing time growing rapidly.<\/p>\n

Moving forward, iQIYI will continue deepening its application of AIGC across the entire content production pipeline while expanding its catalog of premium AI micro-animation works.<\/p>\n

Contact: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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