The animation series Ling Cage (Season 2), produced by YHKT Entertainment based in Optics Valley of China (OVC), has won the "Best Animation Work" award in the animation category of the China Cultural and Artistic Government Award recently announced by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Established with national approval and held every three years, this prestigious award is the highest government honor in China's animation industry.

The on-site Ling Cage themed exhibition is held. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

Ling Cage (Season 2) premiered on May 23, 2025, amassing over 400 million views on a single platform, surpassing 1.15 billion total series views and earning an impressive 9.0 rating on Douban. The series explores apocalyptic themes, focusing on issues such as freedom, order, humanity, dignity, and the continuity of civilization. 

It was previously nominated for the main competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, known as the "Oscars of Animation", and won the Best Animation Award at the 31st Shanghai TV Festival.

The creative team of Ling Cage embarks on a scientific exploration journey. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

"Our mission is to spread Chinese culture around the world," said Zhang Yi, brand director at YHKT Entertainment. "Creating original IPs is challenging work, but OVC's innovative environment and policy support give us confidence." 

As a "gazelle enterprise" in OVC's digital creative sector, YHKT Entertainment is making significant strides in Chinese animation with its cutting-edge technology and original IPs.

Looking ahead, YHKT Entertainment plans to use its established IPs to promote co-creation models, connect the industry chain and develop a world-class sci-fi animation hub in OVC.