On December 20, 2025, the National Cultural Talent Work Symposium and the Commendation Conference for Advanced Collectives and Individuals in the National Publicity System were grandly held in Beijing.
Chengdu Cocoaniworks Co., Ltd. was successfully honored as an “Advanced Collective in the National Publicity System” in recognition of its outstanding contributions to promoting China’s excellent traditional culture and driving innovative development within the animation industry. This accolade establishes Cocoaniworks as one of Sichuan Province’s distinguished representatives receiving this prestigious national award.
Behind the Honor: Wielding Technology as the Brush, Culture as the Soul
As a creative team deeply rooted in the domestic animation sector, we have steadfastly upheld our original mission: “to revitalize China’s excellent traditional culture through the medium of animation.” By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with traditional aesthetics, we have crafted a series of phenomenal works, including Ne Zha and Ne Zha 2.
The five-year journey to create Ne Zha 2 culminated in over 2,000 meticulously crafted shots. Through advanced digital techniques, we brought to life the Sanxingdui-inspired Barrier Beasts, Shieldos, and simulated traditional cloud motifs, allowing iconic cultural symbols like the Armillary Sash to shine with contemporary brilliance. This approach has not only achieved a dual triumph in social impact and commercial success but has also showcased the extraordinary charm of Chinese animation to the world.
This award serves as both an affirmation of our team’s years of perseverance and a validation of the cultural dissemination value of domestic animation. In his acceptance speech, our company representative remarked emotionally: “The success of Ne Zha would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of every team member, nor without the profound love and support for Chinese animation from our vast audience. Standing at this pivotal moment of cultural prosperity, we recognize that only by treating tradition with reverence and embracing technology with innovation can we truly honor this trust placed in us.”
Future Outlook: Propelling Chinese Stories onto the Global Stage
Standing at this new starting point, we will continue to uphold our creative philosophy of “wielding technological innovation as the brush and traditional culture as the soul.” We will draw endless inspiration from China’s excellent traditional heritage to explore further possibilities for the fusion of culture and technology.
In the future, our team will focus on original content that embodies the Chinese spirit and reflects the characteristics of our times. Our goal is to create more domestic animation works that achieve both critical acclaim and commercial success, enabling more Chinese stories to reach a broader global stage through the vibrant medium of animation.
We firmly believe that this honor serves as both an inspiration and a call to action. The Cocoaniworks team will carry this recognition forward, advancing relentlessly on the path of the rise of Chinese animation. We are committed to injecting fresh momentum into the development of Sichuan as a cultural powerhouse and contributing even greater strength to the creative transformation and innovative development of China’s excellent traditional culture!