《哪吒之魔童闹海》登顶！拆解中式美学与美术设计的艺术之作
Since Its Chinese New Year Premiere, “Nezha 2” Has Redefined Chinese Animation with Unprecedented Success.
从大年初一上映以来，《哪吒之魔童闹海》以雷霆之势刷新了观众对中国动画的认知。
As of 9:00 PM on February 7, the film’s box office revenue in the Chinese mainland market (including presales) has surpassed 6.7922 billion yuan, overtaking Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘s record in the North American market, making it the highest-grossing film in a single market in global box office history!
截至2月7日21时，电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》在内地单一市场票房(含预售)突破67.922亿，超过了《星球大战：原力觉醒》在北美的单一市场票房，登顶全球影史单一市场票房榜！
By February 8, Nezha 2 had exceeded 7.039 billion yuan in total box office revenue (including presales), surpassing Despicable Me 2 and breaking into the Top 60 of the highest-grossing films in global history!
截至2月8日，影片《哪吒之魔童闹海》票房（含预售）突破70.39亿，超过《神偷奶爸2》进入全球影史票房前60！
The success of Nezha 2 is not just due to its top-tier production but also its outstanding aesthetics. As a Chinese animated masterpiece that took five years to create, what exactly makes it so captivating?
《哪吒之魔童闹海》（以下简称《哪吒2》）的成功，不仅仅是因为其顶级制作，更是因为其顶级美学。这部耗时5年的国漫巨作，究竟有何魅力？
01 Visual Arts
01 视觉艺术
1. A Unique Visual Style
独特的画面风格
Nezha 2 adopts a distinctive animation style, blending traditional Chinese painting elements with modern CG technology to create a fresh and uniquely Chinese visual experience. This aesthetic not only captivates younger audiences but also delivers a visually stunning experience for adult viewers.
《哪吒2》采用了鲜明的动画风格，采用了独特的动画风格，融合了中国传统绘画元素与现代CG技术，创造出一种新颖且富有中国特色的视觉体验。这种风格不仅吸引了儿童观众，也让成年观众感受到了视觉上的震撼。
The film achieved a significant leap in special effects, surpassing Nezha 1 in total shot count. The entire movie contains over 2,400 shots, with more than 1,900 dedicated to visual effects. The number of characters has tripled compared to the first film.
《哪吒2》在特效镜头的数量上实现了飞跃，全面超越了《哪吒1》的总镜头数，整部电影拥有超过2400个镜头，其中特效镜头高达1900多个。影片中的角色数量相较第一部增加了三倍之多。
One of the most breathtaking sequences—the “chain scene”—took an entire year to produce. The movement paths of each individual chain were meticulously calculated. This scene aimed to present beauty in chaos while maintaining the raw intensity of combat aesthetics.
最令人叹为观止的“锁链镜头”，其制作耗时整整一年。每一根锁链的运动路径都经过了精确的计算。这个镜头旨在在混乱的场景中展现秩序之美，同时又不失战斗的暴力美学风格。
To achieve this stunning visual, the VFX team painstakingly revised 37 different design concepts and conducted thousands of dynamic simulations before arriving at the final result.
为了达到这一效果，特效团队历经艰辛，推翻了37个设计方案，进行了数千次的动态模拟，最终才呈现出完美的视觉效果。
The sheer scale of the film is staggering—the number of celestial soldiers and demon warriors exceeds 200 million, and the film incorporates over 10,000 special effects elements. Each frame is crafted like a meticulously designed piece of art.
电影中天兵天将与妖族的数量之庞大，总计达到了2亿！更融入了超过1万个特效元素，每一帧都宛如精心雕琢的艺术品。
To ensure realism and intricate detail, the production team obsessively fine-tuned every aspect—from the precise angles of water droplets splashing to the complex movement patterns of flames. Each element underwent countless iterations of testing and simulation.
为了达到场景的真实感和细腻程度，制作团队对每一个细节都精心打磨，如水滴飞溅的微妙角度、火焰燃烧时的复杂动态路径，都进行了无数次的探讨和模拟。
For instance, the “Heart-Piercing Curse” explosion scene, which lasts only 10 seconds, took an entire year to refine. The team even employed over a thousand control points to create the effect of muscles shattering like molten lava, immersing audiences in the harrowing spectacle of Nezha’s flesh being torn apart and rebuilt.
光是穿心咒爆发那10秒的镜头就精心打磨了一年！甚至用到了上千根控制器，就为了能将肌肉破碎做成岩浆爆裂的形式，让观众最大程度感受到哪吒血肉崩裂重塑自身的震撼！
It is precisely this obsessive pursuit of detail that has propelled Nezha 2 to the pinnacle of Chinese animation production, elevating it to international blockbuster standards. The film has ignited a global ticket-buying frenzy, proving that Chinese animation can stand alongside the world’s best.
正是这种对细节的极致追求，使得《哪吒2》将中国动画的制作水平提升至国际顶尖水准，在海外市场更是引发了抢票热潮。
Exquisite Scene Design
2.绝妙的场景设计
The breathtaking environments in the film—whether it’s the underwater Dragon Palace or the celestial realms—are grand, intricately detailed, and visually stunning. Every element, from architectural textures to vegetation layouts, reflects the art team’s deep understanding of Eastern aesthetics combined with modern imaginative innovation.
电影中的场景无论是海底的龙宫、还是天界的描绘，都宏大壮观且富有细节，例如建筑纹理、植被分布等，都体现了美术团队对东方美学的深刻理解和现代想象力的创新表达。
The Jade Void Palace (Yuxu Palace) is a masterpiece of Chinese aesthetics. Designed in pure white, reminiscent of flawless jade, it features ink-wash painting-inspired shading, elegantly curved rooftops, intricate carved beams, and a balanced, symmetrical layout—all working together to create an ethereal, chilling grandeur that embodies the essence of traditional Chinese beauty.
玉虚宫的设计，以其纯白如玉的色彩，搭配泼墨山水画般的渲染效果，以及飞檐翘角、雕梁画栋，对称和平衡的建筑布局，营造出了一种“高处不胜寒”的氛围，淋漓尽致地展现了中式美学的精髓。
Additionally, the film cleverly integrates elements from Journey to the West. The Dragon Palace is structured into three levels, and the legendary weapon used to suppress Ao Bing’s family is none other than the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Staff), later wielded by Sun Wukong, also known as the Sea-Stabilizing Needle (Dinghai Shenzhen).
此外，影片中还巧妙地融入了“西游记”的元素。龙宫的设计分为三层，而用于镇压敖丙一家的法宝，正是后来孙悟空所使用的如意金箍棒，亦称定海神针。
Sun Wukong’s act of removing the Golden Staff allows Ao Bing’s family to escape, triggering a series of intense battles. These meticulously crafted narrative details not only enrich the storytelling depth but also lay a solid foundation for the film’s intricate plot structure.
孙悟空取走定海神针，使得敖丙一家得以逃脱，这一举动引发了后续的激烈战斗。这些精心设计的剧情，不仅丰富了电影的层次感，也为整个故事奠定了坚实的基础。
02 Character Development
02 角色塑造
A Revolutionary Interpretation of Nezha
1.哪吒形象的革命性诠释
Smoky eye makeup, shark-like teeth, and a rebellious expression—this subversive take on Nezha breaks away from the traditional “child deity in a red bellyband” image. This “non-traditional hero” design not only aligns with Nezha’s “Demon Child” persona but also serves as a metaphor for societal biases and the path to acceptance of those who are different.
Director Jiaozi masterfully uses exaggerated facial proportions—such as oversized eyes that take up half of Nezha’s face—along with expressive animation to inject the character with unparalleled vitality and emotion.
烟熏妆、鲨鱼牙、颓废神情，这与传统的“红肚兜小神仙”形象大相径庭。这种“非传统英雄”的外貌不仅与“魔童”角色的定位相契合，也隐喻了当代社会对异质个体的偏见与包容之路。导演饺子利用夸张的五官比例（例如占据面部一半的大眼睛）和生动的表情设计，赋予了角色鲜活的生命力。
Multifaceted Depictions of Villains and Supporting Characters
2.反派与配角的多维度塑造
Shen Gongbao’s character defies conventional villain archetypes and is instead reimagined as a “struggler in adversity.” His design blends traditional Taoist robes with modern rock-inspired elements, visually reflecting his complex personality.
Meanwhile, the potential antagonist, Shouxing Wuliang Xianweng (Longevity Star Immortal), presents an intriguing contrast: his kindly elderly appearance masks a sinister, scheming nature, a contrast made strikingly clear through precise facial expressions and dramatic lighting effects.
申公豹的形象颠覆了传统反派角色，被重塑为一个“逆境中的奋斗者”，其外观融合了道教服饰和现代摇滚风格，展现了他的复杂性；而作为潜在反派的寿星无量仙翁，其外表的慈祥和内心的阴险通过精细的面部表情和光影效果进行了对比呈现。
Anthropomorphic Innovations in Mythical Beings
3.动物与神怪的拟人化创新
The design of the Dragon Clan characters draws inspiration from the cyberpunk aesthetics of New Gods: Nezha Reborn. Ao Bing’s scales incorporate mechanical textures, preserving the divine majesty of mythical creatureswhile infusing them with a futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic.
龙族角色的人形设计借鉴了《新神榜：哪吒》的科技感，例如敖丙的鳞片纹理结合了机械感，既保持了神话生物的威严，又增添了未来主义的风格。
Director Jiaozi once explained the design philosophy behind Ao Guang:
“From the very beginning, the directive to the design team was clear—we had to emphasize his kingly aura. That’s why Ao Guang’s initial design revolved entirely around royal grandeur, from the armor he wears to the weapon he wields.”
饺子导演谈敖光造型设计时说到：一开始做敖光的时候，和设计师布置的方向就一定要展现出王者气概。因此，在敖光的初始设计中，无论是他身披的盔甲，还是手中紧握的武器，都紧紧围绕着王者霸气这一主题展开。
Beyond the main cast, side characters burst with personality:
- The fluffy, gluttonous groundhog,
- The playful yet charming Stone Ji Niangniang,
- The poignant fatherly love of Li Jing and Lady Yin,
- And of course, Taiyi Zhenren, whose humorous Sichuan dialect adds a lively comedic touch.
Each character is deeply expressive, emotionally resonant, and brimming with life, further cementing the film’s artistic brilliance.
此外，毛茸茸贪吃可爱的土拨鼠、可爱有魅力的石矶娘娘、李靖夫妇的深沉父爱、以及操着一口川普的太乙真人，每一个角色都鲜活立体，情感饱满。
03 Chinese Aesthetics
03 中式美学
The film, while respecting traditional Chinese culture, seamlessly integrates modern elements, offering a fresh interpretation and dissemination of cultural heritage in contemporary society. Elements such as the mystical Sanxingdui symbols, classic Taoist motifs, lively hot pot scenes, and authentic Sichuan dialect are woven into the narrative.
电影在尊重中国传统文化的基础上，巧妙地将现代元素融入其中，使得传统文化在现代社会中得到了新的诠释和传播。诸如神秘的三星堆文化符号、道教经典元素、热闹的火锅场景以及地道的四川方言等。
The background and scene design adopt the Chinese ink painting style, emphasizing brushstrokes and ink tonal variations. The subtle use of negative space in architectural settings creates a hazy yet poetic beauty, highlighting the sophistication of Chinese aesthetics.
电影中的背景和场景设计采用了中国水墨画的风格，这种风格强调笔触和墨色的变化，建筑场景中那隐约透出的国画留白意境，营造出一种朦胧而诗意的美感，彰显出中式美学的高级的艺术美感。
The film is deeply rooted in Eastern aesthetics, particularly in its special effects and action sequences. Scenes such as Nezha unleashing the Samadhi True Fire and lava surging like waves vividly showcase the grandeur and unique violent aesthetics of Chinese artistic expression.
在特效和动作场景的营造上，影片深深扎根于东方美学，例如哪吒施放三昧真火的场景、熔岩如同潮水般翻涌的画面，都淋漓尽致地展现了中式美学中独有的暴力美学和宏伟景观。
The 3D-to-2D transitions, especially in their distinct Chinese aesthetic, offer a refreshing and innovative visual experience.
电影中3D至2D的转换风格，特别是其蕴含的独特中式美学，令人眼前一亮，带来全新的视觉享受。
A particularly noteworthy feature is the officially released set of dual-form ink-style character posters, which cleverly blend motion and stillness, vividly portraying characters in both battle and non-battle states, infused with a rich traditional artistic charm.
尤为值得一提的是，官方发布的一组水墨风格角色双形态海报，巧妙地将动态与静态相结合，生动展现了角色在战斗与非战斗状态下的不同风貌，充满了浓郁的中式艺术韵味。
Nezha2 is an animation masterpiece filled with visual impact and artistic innovation. It not only demonstrates the high level of Chinese animation but also contributes a unique artistic perspective and style to global cinema.
《哪吒之魔童闹海》是一部充满视觉震撼和艺术创新的动画电影，它不仅展示了中国动画电影的高水平，也为世界电影艺术贡献了独特的视角和风格。
All of this is made possible by passion and perseverance, backed by countless visual effects teams, animation studios, and thousands of aspiring artists dedicated to their craft.
这一切都归功于热爱与执着，背后是无数的特效团队、动画工作室，以及成千上万对美术充满热爱的美术生的倾力打造。
To all students pursuing art—never give up, keep moving forward, and create even more awe-inspiring masterpieces!
愿所有正在美术之路上求学的同学们，不要轻言放弃，要不断前行，创作出更多令人赞叹的艺术佳作！
