Cheng Huang Lu

Cheng Huang Lu is a supernatural ONA consisting of six episodes that wrapped up after its June 2026 premiere. The series follows a man accused of crimes he didn't commit—his face captured at multiple scenes where humans transform into demonic beings—and a female investigator who detains him for judgment by Heibai Wuchang, supernatural enforcers of the underworld. What begins as a forced partnership to prove his innocence spirals into uncovering a far more sinister conspiracy, with the killer's true connection to the male lead at its center.

The premise hinges on unreliable circumstances and hidden agendas. Though the protagonists believe they're working toward the truth, their every action plays into a mastermind's larger scheme, creating layers of deception that unfold across the brief six-episode run. The story balances crime-thriller investigation with supernatural elements rooted in Chinese mythology, offering viewers a complete narrative arc in a compact format. Anyone seeking a quick supernatural mystery with dark twists and mythological grounding will find this finished series accessible as a standalone watch.