Prince of fantasy

An animated series adapted from Ma Boyong's popular novel, Beyond the Ocean, is set to capture the imagination of a new generation of fans, Wang Kaihao reports.

It is difficult to define which genre he belongs to - scifi, historical, adventure, fantasy, or even others. All these elements are usually found intertwined throughout his works.

Nicknamed "Prince" by his fans, author Ma Boyong is renowned for his skill in creating grand, majestic worlds in his novels.