iQIYI's AI-generated micro-anime "My Mecha is a Bit OP" and "Imperial Exorcist Guards" surged in popularity, ranking sixth in Chinese New Year viewing time with over 80% of views on big screens, thanks to AI-driven production cutting release time to 40 days.

iQIYI, China’s top online entertainment platform, has achieved strong audience and commercial success with two AI-generated micro-animations, “My Mecha is a Bit OP” and “Imperial Exorcist Guards,” released in early 2026. The futuristic series ranked sixth in viewing time during the Chinese New Year, with over 80% of views from big-screen devices. Both titles leveraged AIGC technology to cut production time to about 40 days, enabling rapid, high-quality output. The platform now hosts over 10,000 micro-animation titles, with growing viewership, and plans to expand AI integration across its entire content pipeline.