There’s been a rising trend of online novel was already stated to release in the summer of 2025, but as the days counted down, a third trailer has dropped on fans to expand just a little bit further on what there is to look forward to.

Lord of the Mysteries is a web novel, consisting of eight completed books within the first part of its trilogy, by a Chinese author who acts under the pseudonym Cuttlefish That Loves Diving. The story is a western fantasy, following the journey of Zhou Mingrui who is transmigrated into a world of engines and smoke, but not only that, there is an elaborate system that can transform the mundane human into a one with supernatural abilities by consuming potions and undergoing rigorous tests to become a Beyonder.

Lord of the Mysteries Third Trailer Feature Stunning Visuals Sure to Make Any Fan Proud

One More Glimpse Into The Cryptic World of Mysteries

Lord of the Mysteries Official Trailer 2

The animated adaptation of the web novel, commonly referred to as donghua due to its production from a Chinese studio, has been confirmed for this summer, but that hasn’t put a stop to one more Lord of the Mysteries trailer released on Klein Moretti’s birthday, March 4. The trailer revisits new and old scenes from previous trailers, going into greater depth of the world Cuttlefish has so carefully designed. Older scenes from the first trailer now have more detail and depth than before, showcasing the donghua’s progression since its initial release.

The Lord of the Mysteries animation has transcended expectations, delicately weaving a balance of 2D and 3D animation to give the donghua a greater feeling of being alive in its cityscape set in a steampunk-esque fashion. Now only that, but audiences get to see glimpses of Klein’s pathing to becoming a Beyonder as well as his own unique ability to summon a space beyond a veil of grey fog. This phenomenal expansion to what has already been established as a must-watch has cemented the conviction within fans that this donghua is going to be everything they expected and more.

B.C. May Pictures Solidifies Donghuas as Rising Competition

Production Quality Has Only Increased with Lord of the Mysteries Update

Donghua has quickly become rising competition for anime in Japan, and B.C May Pictures is no stranger to releasing quality animations that have received praise from fans of the original material. They are known for their adaptations of The King’s Avatar and The Master of Diabolism, both widely acclaimed donghua that have become increasingly popular thanks to their successful production.

With the latest update from Lord of the Mysteries, the level of sophistication only goes to show that donghua is stacking to be on par with some of the top anime of today. Fans will be rightfully thrilled once the animation is finally released since it’ll only serve to bring the limelight to one of the most popular web novels. Praise the Fool for Klein’s story is only just beginning.

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Lord of the Mysteries
Release Date
July 7, 2025
Network
Tencent Video