For the uninitiated, E-sports is a term that refers to competitive video gaming, usually involving professional players or teams.
It is a growing and diverse field that has attracted many fans and followers around the world, so you just know that the Chinese dramas in this genre are super spectacular.
If you ask me, these romantic e-sports Chinese dramas are the beautiful sweet spot between gaming and love, and I just know you’ll love them.
In this article, I’ve listed 10 thrilling Chinese drama about e-sports that will absolutely blow you away with how ridiculously exciting they are.
Here are the top 10 e-sports Chinese dramas that will keep you glued to your seat:
1. Go Go Squid!
Han Shang Yan, a retired esports legend, runs an esports club called K&K.
After a competition loss, he goes to an internet cafe and meets Tong Nian, a computer genius and singer, who is there and instantly likes him.
She tries to get close to him despite her shyness, and they end up spending time together due to coincidences and misunderstandings.
As they bond, Tong Nian learns about K&K and Han Shang Yan’s past retirement from esports.
This is yet another fantastic esports Chinese drama that everyone absolutely needs to watch to get the thrills, feels, and laughs.
2. The King’s Avatar
In the online game Glory, Ye Xiu is a famous expert player, but he was kicked out of his pro team and now works at an Internet Café.
When a new game server starts, he jumps back in with his skills and an unfinished weapon, aiming to get back to the top.
I genuinely feel that anyone who loves a good sports Chinese drama would love this E-sports Chinese drama because the competitiveness of all the characters was one for the books.
3. Gank Your Heart
Gank Your Heart follows the love story between an e-sports gamer and a Tsundere live streamer.
They meet during a competition, and at first, it seems like a disaster due to the gamer’s reputation, but it turns sweet as they discover each other’s true talents.
This gaming Korean drama is adapted from the novel Accompany You to the Top of the World by Nan Ye Lin Er, and I can tell you for a fact that it’s as good as it sounds.
In 2008, Xiao Feng leads an e-sports team facing challenges, while still fighting for their dreams.
And in 2019, Lu Xiao Bei is a skilled player in a wheelchair, aiming to be a pro player like his brother.
A glitch unites them across time, turning distrust into friendship, and they build teams, support each other, and work towards their dreams.
5. Love O2O
Xiao Nai, a skilled gamer and popular student, meets Bei Wei Wei, a talented computer science major.
Immediately, he’s captivated by her amazing game skills, not just her looks, and to win her heart, he must use his abilities both in real life and online.
The ZGDX OPL team, popular among female fans, faces a challenge when a star player gets injured.
And, Tong Yao, a skilled female gamer, is recruited as a substitute by the team manager for PR purposes.
The team captain, Lu Si Cheng, initially dismisses her, but they eventually grow closer, leading to a divided fanbase and the possibility of a deeper connection.
7. Out With A Bang
Shortly after Pro e-sports player Xiao Yi Chuan decides to retire, he meets Xiong Jiu Jiu, a passionate girl forming a beginner e-sports team, and he joins her team (after lots of begging).
The team, including skilled players like Hong Yang and newcomers like Chu Tian and Dong Shi, faces tough opponents and challenges from rookies to experts.
This is yet another beautiful Chinese drama about esports that will keep you hooked to your screen for hours because of how good it was.
