Sun Wukong shines as the star of CICAF 2025
The 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF) continues to draw large crowds in Hangzhou City, showcasing the diversity and vitality of China's ACG (Animation, Comics and Games) culture.
One of the most striking presences this year is "Black Myth: Wukong," a breakout game that has taken the global gaming world by storm. With its stunning visual design, compelling storytelling and deep roots in Chinese mythology, the game has captivated players around the world.
Cosplayers dressed as Sun Wukong (right) and Yang Jian (Erlang Shen) at the 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29,2025./CGTN
Visitors flood the festival, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29,2025./CGTN
Sun Wukong has become one of the most talked-about intellectual properties (IPs), highlighting the cultural resonance of this legendary figure across generations and media.