U-NEXT, the video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, begins exclusive streaming of the film The Legend of Hei 2 starting at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Produced by Chinese director MTJJ and the animation studio HMCH, the adventure fantasy The Legend of Hei has grown into one of the defining works of Chinese animation. Five years after the original theatrical film, The Legend of Hei, the long-awaited new chapter, The Legend of Hei 2, arrives on U-NEXT with a further evolution of the story.
The Japanese dub brings together an accomplished voice cast, including Kana Hanazawa as Xiao Hei, the black cat fairy, and Mamoru Miyano as Wuxian, the strongest of human executors, among others. These endearing characters carry a heartwarming adventure fantasy built around fast-paced action and story, all coming together as one.
Streaming Start Date: 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Price: Rental — ¥770 (tax included); viewing period: 7 days
Early Rental Bonus: The Legend of Hei 2 Pre-Theatrical Special Program
This is the same special program that aired on terrestrial television ahead of the film's theatrical release in November 2025. Eligible for those who purchase between 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 and 11:59 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Viewing period: 168 hours from first playback.
Details: https://wabit.unext.jp/landing/luoxiaohei_movie_2nd
Story
To Protect a Place to Belong — The Adventure Begins Again
Xiao Hei had been spending peaceful days in a small village together with his mentor, Wuxian.
Two years later, an attack on a hall threatens the long-held peace of the fairy world. A mission handed down from the Fairy Hall separates Xiao Hei and Wuxian, and the fates of the two begin to waver greatly. Facing one threat after another, Xiao Hei sets out on a new adventure together with his senior fellow disciple, Luye, in search of the truth.
Amid the sudden trials that befall him, and faced with an unexpected enemy, Xiao Hei is forced to make a difficult choice.
Series and Related Titles
U-NEXT is also streaming a lineup of related titles to great acclaim, including the previous film, the TV anime series, a special edited version, and the spin-off manga Lanxi Zhen. Having become a massive hit in China and captivated audiences of all generations in Japan as well, this stunning adventure fantasy is well worth enjoying on U-NEXT.
- Film: The Legend of Hei — https://video.unext.jp/title/SID0059181
- Special Edit: The Legend of Hei — https://video.unext.jp/title/SID0073663
- TV Anime: The Legend of Hei — https://video.unext.jp/title/SID0232879
- Manga: Lanxi Zhen (spin-off) — https://video.unext.jp/book/title/BSD0000449607
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