The Founder of Diabolism_
Original: 魔道祖师
"WILL HIS RETURN BRING MORE CHAOS OR AT LAST PEACE INTO THE WORLD?"
A feared outlaw is reborn in another’s body and joins an old rival to unravel ghostly mysteries—and maybe his own past.
Created By
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
Network
Tencent Video
Episodes
35
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Crunchyroll
25 countries
Anime Times Amazon Channel
1 country
Prime Video
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Founder of Diabolism has 3 seasons with 35 episodes spanning 2018-2021.
Rating
With a 8.1/10 rating from 54 votes, The Founder of Diabolism is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Founder of Diabolism first aired 8 years ago in 2018.
CAST (10)
Ajie
Wei Wuxian (voice)
Jiang Bian
Lan Wangji (voice)
Guo Haoran
Jiang Cheng (voice)
Titus Jin
Lan Xichen (voice)
Su Shangqing
Jin Ling (voice)
Shao Tong
Wen Ning (voice)
Chen Zhangtaikang
Lan Sizhui (voice)
Wang Chenguang
Lan Jingyi (voice)
Yang Tianxiang
Jin Guangyao (voice)
LS
Liu Sanmu
Nie Huaisang (voice)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 35 episodes)
SEASON 1Season 1: The Past
01
Banishing Evil (part 1)
For many years, cultivation clans had failed to summon the Yiling Patriarch Wei Wuxian, whom was believed to be killed by his brother Jiang Cheng.…
02
Banishing Evil (part 2)
After Lan Wangji successfully stops the mysterious arm, Wei Wuxian escapes to prevent being spotted by him. He arrives at the nearby Mt. Dafan and…
03
Pursuing Studies
Wei Wuxian, Jiang Cheng, and their friend Nie Huaisang, start their education in the prestigious Cloud Recesses to become better cultivators. They meet the top…
04
Water Ghoul
The disciples of the Cloud Recesses are brought along to Biling Lake to exorcise the water ghouls that had mysteriously appeared recently. While they pass…
05
Heretic Path
Wei Wuxian sneaks out at night again to enjoy his favourite wine, but is caught by Lan Wangji for the second time. As Wei Wuxian…
06
Returning Home
While the disciples learn about Lan sect's history, the topic of love raises a question towards Jin Zixuan about which lady he thinks is the…
07
The Champion
Wei Wuxian gets lost finding the archery field in the Nightless City and meets Wen Ning while he was practicing his archery. Wei Wuxian asks…
08
The Indoctrination
Wen Chao reports back to the Wen sect leader Wen Ruohan about the incident at the archery competition, stating that the four clans had tricked…
09
Same Boat
With the beast angered, the Wen sect escapes and block the cave entrance, preventing anyone else from leaving. Lan Wangji points out there is another…
10
Disaster Arises
Lan Wangji pulls Wei Wuxian out of the water. In an attempt to keep him awake, Lan Wangji plays a song he has composed specially…
11
Mountain Collapse
The Wen sect start to attack the Lotus Pier and its shield formation. The barrier is brought down when Wen Zhuliu kills the Jiang maintaining…
12
Loyal Heart
Back in the Cloud Recesses, Lan Wangji is reprimanded for sending disciples to search for Wei Wuxian and Jiang Cheng as it is too dangerous,…
13
Fatal Position
Wei Wuxian brings Jiang Cheng to Yiling to meet Baoshan Sanren, ordering him to keep his blindfold on at all times and introduce himself as…
14
Obscured Sun
The Sunshot Campaign starts with the four clans marching into Qishan, but their attacks were in vain as Wen Ruohan overpowers them. Lan Wangji helps…
15
Beautiful Tranquility
The fierce corpses only attack the Wen sect. Lan Wangji calls the technique sinister but deems the demonic cultivator a friend. The deceased Wang Lingjiao…
SEASON 2Season 2: The Reborn
01
Join Hands
Years ago, the four prestigious sects join hands to try and defeat Wen Ruohan. When Nie Mingjue goes up to attack Wen Ruohan one-to-one, he…
02
Love and Hate
Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian continues their search and arrives in a forest. At the same time, Jin Ling is also here to night-hunt but…
03
Web of Intrigue
Jiang Cheng arrives and fights Wen Ning but the latter manages to escape. Jiang Cheng then confronts Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian as he still…
04
Shishu
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji follow the sounds of Fairy barking and are led to a tower. Seeing that a hole is blown on the…
05
Untamed
Jin Ling wakes up in the inn and vaguely recalls last night's events. On the other hand, Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian argue about the…
06
Right and Wrong
Jin Guangyao and Lan Xichen discuss about the connection between the mysterious hand and Ghost General. Back in the abandoned residence, Wei Wuxian regains Wen…
07
Night Rush
Wei Wuxian faints after the incident at Qiongqi Way and wakes up in his cave in the Burial Mound. When he sees Wen Ning, he…
08
The Truth
Nie Huaisang enters the room to plead them for him to leave, but Wei Wuxian begins to interrogate him about the tower. On the way…
SEASON 3Season 3: The Final
01
Yi City
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji was led to Yi City, which is empty and in ruins.
02
Frostwork
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji meet a taoist and learn more about Yi City's story.
03
The Dream
The duo uses Empathy and learn about Xiao Xingchen, Xue Yang and Yi City's past.
04
Getting Drunk
The group goes to Yunping City, and Wei Wuxian discovers Lan Wangji can't handle his liquor.
05
An Old Acquaintance
"Good Brother" breaks free, and they figure out his true identity.
06
The Venerated Triad
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji discover the relationship between the Clan Leaders during the Sunshot Campaign.
07
Deviated Spirit
As Wei Wuxian continues to look into the past, his true identity is exposed.
08
Fated
Wei Wuxian learns more about Lan Wangji's past, while a horde of Fierce Corpses heads towards the Burial Mounds.
09
Manifest
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji argue with an angry mob of cultivators before a wave of Fierce Corpses interrupts them.
10
Hatred
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji confront Jin Guangyao in the Guanyin Temple.
11
Hidden Blade
Nie Mingjue's Fierce Corpse joins the final battle against the cultivators.
12
Return to Seclusion
While the world reels from the aftermath of Jin Guangyao's death, Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji, and Jiang Cheng set off on their respective journeys.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
35
Episodes
35 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
NETWORKS (1)
Tencent Video
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Founder of Diabolism about?
A feared outlaw is reborn in another’s body and joins an old rival to unravel ghostly mysteries—and maybe his own past.
Where can I watch The Founder of Diabolism?
The Founder of Diabolism is available on Crunchyroll, Anime Times Amazon Channel, Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Founder of Diabolism have?
The Founder of Diabolism has 3 seasons with 35 episodes total.
Who created The Founder of Diabolism?
The Founder of Diabolism was created by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu.
Who stars in The Founder of Diabolism?
The cast of The Founder of Diabolism includes Ajie, Jiang Bian, Guo Haoran, Titus Jin, Su Shangqing.
What is the rating of The Founder of Diabolism?
The Founder of Diabolism has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 54 votes on TMDB.
Is The Founder of Diabolism still running?
The Founder of Diabolism has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Animation
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Action & Adventure
