Cengjing You Yongshi [Season 1 Episode 10]

Cengjing You Yongshi Episode 10: The Dragon’s Parenting Crisis

If you’ve been keeping up with Cengjing You Yongshi—that weirdly heartwarming anime about a dragon who just wants to die but ends up adopting a human kid—then Episode 10 hits different. It’s like the show took all the cozy slice-of-life vibes we love and cranked up the “oh no, dad’s panicking” energy to 11. Let’s break down why this episode has fans yelling (affectionately) at their screens.

First, let’s recap the chaos: Ell, the world’s strongest dragon, has spent nine episodes trying to raise Dino (the son of a dead hero) into someone who can finally kill him. But here’s the thing—Ell’s forgotten how to be a villain. Instead of training Dino to stab him, he’s teaching the kid to bake cookies and avoid tripping over his own feet. Episode 10 throws a wrench in his “suicide by protégé” plan when Dino asks the one question Ell dreads: “Why do you want me to kill you?”

The fandom’s losing it over Ell’s reaction. On MyAnimeList forums, users are calling this the “dragon midlife crisis episode.” One fan ranted, “Ell’s face when Dino asked that? I laughed so hard I spilled my boba. Dude went from ‘I am the Demon Realm’s terror’ to ‘uh… because… veggies are good for you?’ in 0.2 seconds.” Another added, “This show’s genius is making the scariest character in the world act like a dad who forgot his kid’s birthday. Relatable.”

But it’s not all jokes. The episode leans into the show’s core theme: even the strongest beings can change when they find something to protect. When Dino gets hurt trying to “train” (read: chase a butterfly), Ell drops his “I want to die” act faster than you can say “dragon fire.” He panics, he fusses, he even uses his magic to heal the kid’s scraped knee. Fans are calling this moment “the dragon’s ‘I’m a dad now’ realization.” One user wrote, “I teared up when Ell held Dino. You can see it in his eyes—he doesn’t want to die anymore. He wants to watch this kid grow up. Ugh, my heart.”

The animation here is chef’s kiss. Pb Animation (the studio behind it) nails the contrast between Ell’s imposing dragon form and his dorky human dad mode. When Ell’s tail accidentally knocks over a shelf of Dino’s toys? The way he freezes, ears flattened, is pure comedic gold. And the soft, watercolor backgrounds make every scene feel like a warm hug—perfect for a show that’s equal parts funny and fuzzy.

Let’s talk about the voice acting drama, though. Some fans are still salty about the Chinese dub (since the original manhwa is Korean). One MyAnimeList commenter griped, “The voices feel off for a Korean story. It’s like putting ketchup on kimchi—weird, but you get used to it.” But most agree the cuteness makes up for it. “Yeah, the dub’s not perfect,” another user said, “but when Ell panics, his voice cracks in the best way. I’ll take it.”

So, what’s next? Episode 10 ends with Dino saying, “I don’t want to kill you. I want to be your son.” Ell’s reaction? He just stares, wide-eyed, like he’s been hit with a truth bomb. Fans are speculating this is the start of Ell’s redemption arc. “Mark my words,” one forum user predicted, “by the end of the season, Ell’s gonna be the ‘dragon dad’ everyone wishes they had. And Dino? He’ll still be tripping over his own feet.”

In short, Episode 10 is Cengjing You Yongshi at its best: funny, heartfelt, and full of that “found family” magic we can’t get enough of. Whether you’re here for the dragon dad chaos or the warm fuzzies, this episode delivers. Just don’t be surprised if you finish it wanting to adopt a dragon (or a kid… or both).

Final Verdict: 9/10. Would watch Ell panic about parenting again.

P.S. If you haven’t started this show yet? What are you doing? Go stream it. Your inner child (and your love for chaotic dads) will thank you.