Original Title
小狐狸化形记
Text & illustrations by
Yang Zhi
Language
Simplified Chinese
Pages
240
Size
13 × 20 cm
Age
18+
Published
April 2025, Thinkingdom Media
Sold
Complex Chinese (Azoth)
German (China Books)
Vietnamese (IPM)
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A little fox, foraging in the wilderness, nearly falls into a trap but is rescued by an elder white fox. The white fox is a spirit who has cultivated for hundreds of years and excels in the art of shape-shifting. The little fox begins to follow her and learns to transform into a beautiful woman in order to enter human society and form bonds with people.
The art of transformation requires insight into human desires—shifting into the form that each person longs for most. Each successful transformation brings the fox one step closer to becoming a nine-tailed fox.
“You must become a woman, find true love, and collect more heartfelt desires—only then will you grow another tail,” the elder sister warns. Yet the little fox repeatedly fails.
By chance, the little fox takes on the form of the deceased young master of the Qi family and steps into the world of politics—unexpectedly discovering a shortcut to mastering transformation…
★ A new legend in Chinese manga, reaching 20 million views in just 7 days!
★ Over 40.000 copies sold in 4 months!
★ Rooted in the rich tradition of zhiguai (tales of the strange), this deeply moving coming-of-age story blends folklore and fantasy with emotional depth. Innocence and cruelty intertwine as a young fox sets out on a soul-stirring journey—one that leads from naïveté to a profound, magical, and heartrending transformation.
✨Reviews✨
“A rare gem. Though told in the form of a fairy tale, it tackles profound themes like gender, morality, and fate. The author is truly gifted.” — Hesenbao, Science Fiction Writer
“One of the most striking short works I’ve seen recently. Yang Zhi’s creative approach offers fresh angles and inclusivity on topics we thought were already fully discussed.” — Nangong Hong, Animation Producer & Influencer
“At first glance, I thought it was just a gentle fairy tale—but it’s actually profound and brutal. Centered on the theme of ‘shape-shifting,’ the story links transformation with power, exploring the shifting dynamics of gender, the collective unconscious, and the rules of society.” — Nantian Xiao, Cartoonist & Influencer
About the author/illustrator
Yang Zhi graduated with a BA in Cultural Relics and Museum Studies from Fudan University and earned an MFA in Animation from UCLA. After working as a storyboard artist on various film productions, Yang developed a passion for creating short comics independently.
In 2020, Yang won the Gold Prize at Kuaikan’s Newcomer Webtoon Competition with Healing the Patient.
In August 2024, Yang released The Little Fox’s Tale of Transformation on her personal Weibo account, quickly amassing 137,000 likes and over 50,000 shares, receiving wide acclaim from readers.
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