No Romance/Minor Romance Cdrama - Wuxia/Xianxia
Romance is NOT THE FOCUS of the story. Focus is on friendship, family, bonds.
Romance is either nonexistent, ignorable, or censored BL.
All dramas in this list are Chinese, and have some form of costume drama element to them (Martial arts, costumes, political intrigue, adventure, etc)
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![Nirvana in Fire]()
1. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
Minor suggested romance
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![Fangs of Fortune]()
2. Fangs of Fortune
Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes
Cute romance sub-plot. Does not drive the story.
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![Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin]()
3. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
No romance from what I remember?
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![Novoland: Eagle Flag]()
4. Novoland: Eagle Flag
Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes
Romance sub-plot. Minor love triangle, and story happens due to an arranged marriage (I believe), but otherwise it's mostly about friendship and politics.
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![Joy of Life]()
5. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
Romance sub-plot. Drives certain plot points but not the story.
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![The Longest Day in Chang'an]()
6. The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
No romance
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![Mysterious Lotus Casebook]()
7. Mysterious Lotus Casebook
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Suggested romantic interests. No romance otherwise.
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![The Ingenious One]()
8. The Ingenious One
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
Cute romance with ML and FL. Does not drive story.
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![Luoyang]()
9. Luoyang
Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes
No romance from what I remember???
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![The Blood of Youth]()
10. The Blood of Youth
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
Romance sub-plot and side pairings. Does not drive story.
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![Ever Night]()
11. Ever Night
Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes
Very, very slow-burn romance. Does not drive story
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![The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity]()
12. The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity
Chinese Movie - 2020
No romance.
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![Whispers of Fate]()
13. Whispers of Fate
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
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![Word of Honor]()
14. Word of Honor
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.
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![Wuliang]()
15. Wuliang
Chinese Movie - 2020
Suggested romance between ML and ML.
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![Once upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain]()
16. Once upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain
Chinese Drama - 2019, 37 episodes
Romance sub-plot.
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![Tiger and Crane]()
17. Tiger and Crane
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
Romance sub-plot
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![Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty]()
18. Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
No romance from what I remember
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![Psych-Hunter]()
19. Psych-Hunter
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
Romance sub-plot (ML FL). Suggested romance between ML and ML.
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![The Spirealm]()
20. The Spirealm
Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes
Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.
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![Veil of Shadows]()
21. Veil of Shadows
Chinese Drama - 0000, 29 episodes
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![Ancient Detective]()
22. Ancient Detective
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
Romance sub-plot.
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![Guardians of the Dafeng]()
23. Guardians of the Dafeng
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Romance sub-plot
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![Ice Fantasy]()
24. Ice Fantasy
Chinese Drama - 2016, 62 episodes
Romance sub-plot
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![Legend of Zang Hai]()
25. Legend of Zang Hai
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
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![The Vendetta of An]()
26. The Vendetta of An
Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes
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![Dashing Youth]()
27. Dashing Youth
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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![Joy of Life Season 2]()
28. Joy of Life Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
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![Sword Snow Stride]()
29. Sword Snow Stride
Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes
