Qin Shi Mingyue: Ye Jin Tianming

Qin Shi Mingyue: Ye Jin Tianming is part of the long-running Chinese 3D animated series The Legend of Qin, produced by Sparkly Key Animation. First released in 2020 as a special feature, it serves as a bridge within the expansive narrative universe, exploring the formative years and underlying motivations of the protagonist, Jing Tianming. This production was conceived to satisfy the audience's growing interest in the character's mysterious past, expanding the lore beyond the primary episodic plot.

The visual design reflects Sparkly Key Animation’s commitment to evolving 3D aesthetics within Chinese animation, utilizing advanced character modeling and motion capture to distinguish this chapter from earlier series entries. It was received by the established fan base as a necessary expansion of the series’ historical-fantasy world, praised for its technical improvements and its focus on character-driven storytelling, which solidified the series' reputation as a pioneer in domestic computer-generated animation.