No Romance cdrama - Wuxia, Xianxia, Action, Adventure
Romance is NOT THE FOCUS of the story. Focus is on friendship, family, bonds.
Romance is either nonexistent, ignorable, or censored BL.
All dramas in this list are Chinese, and have some form of costume drama element to them (Martial arts, costumes, political intrigue, adventure, etc)
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![Nirvana in Fire]()
1. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
Minor suggested romance
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![A História dos Místicos]()
2. A História dos Místicos
Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes
Cute romance sub-plot. Does not drive the story.
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![Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin]()
3. Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
No romance from what I remember?
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![Novoland: Bandeira da Águia]()
4. Novoland: Bandeira da Águia
Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes
Romance sub-plot. Minor love triangle, and story happens due to an arranged marriage (I believe), but otherwise it's mostly about friendship and politics.
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![Alegria da Vida]()
5. Alegria da Vida
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
Romance sub-plot. Drives certain plot points but not the story.
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![The Longest Day in Chang'an]()
6. The Longest Day in Chang'an
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
No romance
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![The Lotus Casebook]()
7. The Lotus Casebook
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Suggested romantic interests. No romance otherwise.
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![O Engenhoso]()
8. O Engenhoso
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
Cute romance with ML and FL. Does not drive story.
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![Luoyang]()
9. Luoyang
Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes
No romance from what I remember???
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![O Sangue da Juventude]()
10. O Sangue da Juventude
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
Romance sub-plot and side pairings. Does not drive story.
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![Noite Eterna]()
11. Noite Eterna
Chinese Drama - 2018, 60 episodes
Very, very slow-burn romance. Does not drive story
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![Mestres do Yin-Yang: O Sonho da Eternidade]()
12. Mestres do Yin-Yang: O Sonho da Eternidade
Chinese Movie - 2020
No romance.
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![Shui Long Yin]()
13. Shui Long Yin
Chinese Drama - 0000, 40 episodes
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![Palavra de Honra]()
14. Palavra de Honra
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.
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![Wuliang]()
15. Wuliang
Chinese Movie - 2020
Suggested romance between ML and ML.
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![Era Uma Vez na Montanha]()
16. Era Uma Vez na Montanha
Chinese Drama - 2019, 37 episodes
Romance sub-plot.
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![Tiger Crane]()
17. Tiger Crane
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
Romance sub-plot
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![Horror Stories of Tang Dynasty]()
18. Horror Stories of Tang Dynasty
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
No romance from what I remember
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![Haunted House Handbook]()
19. Haunted House Handbook
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
Romance sub-plot (ML FL). Suggested romance between ML and ML.
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![Jogo Mortal]()
20. Jogo Mortal
Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes
Suggested romance between ML and ML. Censored BL.
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![The Resurrection Painted Skin]()
21. The Resurrection Painted Skin
Chinese Drama - 0000, 30 episodes
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![Detetive Ancião]()
22. Detetive Ancião
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
Romance sub-plot.
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![Guardiões da Dafeng]()
23. Guardiões da Dafeng
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Romance sub-plot
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![Fantasia do Gelo]()
24. Fantasia do Gelo
Chinese Drama - 2016, 62 episodes
Romance sub-plot
