Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
Added DiffLines:
* SheIsNotMyGirlfriend: Din repeatedly emphasizes to Long that Li Na is not his girlfriend and that he only cares about reuniting with her and hanging out with her like old times. But the way Din looks at her when they're together and later hold hands leaves it ambiguous whether he's being serious or if he's developed romantic feelings for her during the story.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
Changed line(s) 19 (click to see context) from:
* {{Expy}}: Of Aladdin. Aside from this name being a shortened version of Aladdin's name (and a nickname the Genie proposes for him in ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}''), Din is a poor, down-on-his-luck young man who wants to reunite with a girl who is special to him with the help of a magic genie. Unlike Disney's Aladdin, Din just wants to reunite with his best friend Li Na after she became part of Shanghai's financial and social elite and moved away. He's also significantly less street-wise and more goofy than Aladdin as a college student rather than TheArtfulDodger.
to:
* {{Expy}}: Of Aladdin. Aside from this name being a shortened version of Aladdin's name (and a nickname the Genie proposes for him in ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}''), Din is a poor, down-on-his-luck young man who wants to reunite with a girl who is special to him with the help of a magic genie. Unlike Disney's Aladdin, Din just wants to reunite with his best friend Li Na after she became part of Shanghai's financial and social elite and moved away. He's also significantly less street-wise and more goofy than Aladdin as a college student rather than TheArtfulDodger. His wish to be a rich princeling for 24 hours also makes him a gender-flipped sendup to ''Literature/{{Cinderella}}'', as he infiltrates a party where he wasn't invited to meet a girl he loves.
Changed line(s) 49 (click to see context) from:
* {{Expy}}: Long is clearly a sendup to the Genie from ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', appearing to Din under extremely similar circumstances (from a cloud of smoke from within magic lamp/teapot when the hero is at a low point and forced to be apart from a girl he cares about). Din also tricks Long into giving him a ride to Li Na just as Aladdin tricks Genie into blasting out of the Cave of Wonders without a wish. Unlike Genie, Long is a JackassGenie who wants Din to use up his wishes quickly so Long can move on to Heaven.
to:
* {{Expy}}: Long is clearly a sendup to the Genie from ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', appearing to Din under extremely similar circumstances (from a cloud of smoke from within magic lamp/teapot when the hero is at a low point and forced to be apart from a girl he cares about). Din also tricks Long into giving him a ride to Li Na Na's home just as Aladdin tricks Genie into blasting out of the Cave of Wonders without a wish. Unlike Genie, Long is a JackassGenie who wants Din to use up his wishes quickly so Long can move on to Heaven.
Changed line(s) 51 (click to see context) from:
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Long was last released a hundred years before the present day. So he has no reference for things like "buses" or "television", mistaking the former for some kind of beast of burden and the latter for a "giant metal bird". He tries to act unimpressed, but he's clearly in awe of modern Shanghai.
to:
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Long was last released a hundred years before the present day. So he has no reference for things like "buses" or "television", mistaking the former for some kind of beast of burden and the latter an airplane for a "giant metal bird". He tries to act unimpressed, but he's clearly in awe of modern Shanghai.
* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Despite Din's incredible feats of acrobatics and kung-fu worthy of an action movie, Pockets is simply on another level and easily pummels Din once Pockets bothers to take his hands out of his pockets.
* MusclesAreMeaningless: He's much thinner than his minion, Tall Goon, but casually smashes a door to pieces with a single kick and sends Din flying across the room.
* NoNameGiven: His name is never given in the story. He's only referred to as "Pockets" in the credits, likely because he refuses to take his hands out of his pockets except when absolutely necessary.
* NoNameGiven: His name is never given in the story. He's only referred to as "Pockets" in the credits, likely because he refuses to take his hands out of his pockets except when absolutely necessary.
* OrcusOnHisThrone: The beating he gives Din at the end of the film shows that he could have taken it from him at any time had he bothered to face Din at the beginning of the story. But Pockets continually delegated to his goons and was too lazy to take his hands out of his pockets, allowing Din to escape in the process.
Changed line(s) 146 (click to see context) from:
* WeCanRuleTogether: At the end of the film, he offers to join forces with Din. His offer is rejected.
to:
* WeCanRuleTogether: At the end of the film, he offers to join forces with Din.let Din become one of his underlings in exchange for all the gold he could possibly ask for. His offer is rejected.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Moving tropes to charage page.
Changed line(s) 14 (click to see context) from:
* CursedWithAwesome: Din's first wish to learn how to fight turns him into a kung-fu master. He briefly gripes about wasting his first wish and being "stuck" with his new kung-fu powers, but changes his mind after he instinctively throws a back kick at Long's gut while perfectly balancing on one foot.
to:
* CursedWithAwesome: Din's Din accidentally uses his first wish to learn how to fight turns fight, turning him into a kung-fu master. He briefly gripes about wasting his first wish from a nigh-omnipotent wish dragon and being "stuck" with his new kung-fu powers, but changes his mind after he instinctively throws a back kick at Long's gut while perfectly balancing on one foot.
Changed line(s) 52 (click to see context) from:
* HeavenSeeker: Long's trying into get to Heaven by serving 10 masters.
to:
* GenieInABottle: Or in this case teapot. Long, the wish dragon, is trapped in a teapot and made to fulfill the wishes of ten masters before he can be freed.
* GoldAndWhiteAreDivine: [[spoiler:Long's new teapot for his second ten masters run is gold and white, likely due to this being on more pleasant and voluntary terms compared to his grimy jade teapot during his bitter past.]]
* HeavenSeeker: Long's trying into get to Heaven by serving10 ten masters.
* GoldAndWhiteAreDivine: [[spoiler:Long's new teapot for his second ten masters run is gold and white, likely due to this being on more pleasant and voluntary terms compared to his grimy jade teapot during his bitter past.]]
* HeavenSeeker: Long's trying into get to Heaven by serving
* IHatePastMe: Long doesn't initially feel this way about [[spoiler:his former life as a human lord.]] But after witnessing Din experience true happiness amongst his mother, Li Na, and their neighbors, Long starts to [[HeelRealization understand]] ''why'' he was BarredFromTheAfterlife. By the time he tells Din his backstory, it's with a lot more awareness of [[spoiler:how horrible he was to his subjects and his family.]]
* PowerIncontinence: At Li Na's birthday party, a disguised Long gets a little tipsy and begins losing control over maintaining his human form.
* RestoredMyFaithInHumanity: At first, Long had a very bleak view of humanity, saying they're all money-hungry things, which is mostly due to [[spoiler: his own experiences as a human, but his time with Din's family and neighbors changed that.]]
* TookALevelInKindness: Long by the end of the film, especially compared to [[spoiler: his life as a lord who sacrificed his family members to gain wealth and power]].
* TookALevelInKindness: Long by the end of the film, especially compared to [[spoiler: his life as a lord who sacrificed his family members to gain wealth and power]].
* YouNeverAsked: When Din is surprised that Long [[spoiler: used to be a ruler, the latter points out that he'd know this by now if he had bothered to notice the design on the teapot depicting his human self.]] In Din's defense, Long never bothered to let Din ask his question, which might've shed some light on [[spoiler: Long being human.]]
* StepfordSmiler: Mr. Wang's assistant insists that Li Na should smile and act more pleasant when she associates with other rich families. Sure enough, Li Na is forced to put on the biggest [[TheUnSmile painted-on smile]] while she claims [[BlatantLies her life is absolutely perfect]]. Her calling her forced smile a "game face" implies this isn't a rare occurance. It's only after her own father fails to come to her birthday that she has to excuse herself from the party and find a quiet, lonely place in her mansion ''just'' to have herself a good cry.
* AngerBornOfWorry: She gets angry enough at Din to whack him repeatedly with a spoon when she thinks he's goofing out with girls instead of focusing on his studies, jeopardizing any potential career prospects he might have.
* AngryChef: Subverted. When someone else is preparing her soup recipe she seems as if she's going to hit him before complimenting his cooking.
* AngryChef: Subverted. When someone else is preparing her soup recipe she seems as if she's going to hit him before complimenting his cooking.
Changed line(s) 96 (click to see context) from:
* ParentsAsPeople: She does love her son and while she can be harsh with him, it is due to being under constant stress that comes with being a poor, single mother than maliciousness. She does wish she could have provided a more comfortable life for Din.
to:
* ParentsAsPeople: She does love Mrs. Song loves her son and while she can be harsh with him, it is due to being under constant stress that comes with being a poor, single mother than maliciousness. She does wish wishes she could have provided a more comfortable life for Din.Din, but assumes the worst when he appears to be playing hooky and beats him with a spoon out of a mixture of ToughLove and AngerBornOfWorry.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
* ChubbyChef: Mrs. Song is a portly woman whose cooking is the talk of the community. She's implied to work long hours at another restaurant to make ends meet.
Changed line(s) 97 (click to see context) from:
* SupremeCook: She's an amazing cook, doing all the cooking for her son Din and often having guests over trying her cooking. She's quick to usher anyone who shows up at her door into her dining room and serve them a bowl of soup. [[spoiler:After meeting Mr. Wang again, he's so impressed by her soup that he helps her open a restaurant with an enormous line out of the door, turning both of their fortunes around.]]
to:
* SupremeCook: SupremeChef: She's an amazing cook, doing all the cooking for her son Din and often having guests over trying her cooking. She's quick to usher anyone who shows up at her door into her dining room and serve them a bowl of soup. [[spoiler:After meeting Mr. Wang again, he's so impressed by her soup that he helps her open a restaurant with an enormous line out of the door, turning both of their fortunes around.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
* AffectionateNickname: Her father calls her "Nana" at the end of the film [[spoiler:after helping to open Mrs. Song's new restaurant.]]
Changed line(s) 92 (click to see context) from:
* EducationMama: She is very strict with Din's education and wants him to focus on his future.
to:
* EducationMama: She is very strict with Din's education and wants him to focus on his future. She whacks him with a spoon when she thinks he's playing hooky at internet cafes or fooling around with girls because she's worried he'll throw away his chance at a better life.
* FeminineWomenCanCook: Mrs. Song is a matronly, hard-working single mother who dotes and is hard on her only son, Din. She's also an amazing cook even while on a working-class budget.
* FeminineWomenCanCook: Mrs. Song is a matronly, hard-working single mother who dotes and is hard on her only son, Din. She's also an amazing cook even while on a working-class budget.
* StrugglingSingleMother: Mrs. Song works long hours to fund her son's college education. They live together in a one-room apartment where she does all the cooking so he can focus on his studies.
* SupremeCook: She's an amazing cook, doing all the cooking for her son Din and often having guests over trying her cooking. She's quick to usher anyone who shows up at her door into her dining room and serve them a bowl of soup. [[spoiler:After meeting Mr. Wang again, he's so impressed by her soup that he helps her open a restaurant with an enormous line out of the door, turning both of their fortunes around.]]
* SupremeCook: She's an amazing cook, doing all the cooking for her son Din and often having guests over trying her cooking. She's quick to usher anyone who shows up at her door into her dining room and serve them a bowl of soup. [[spoiler:After meeting Mr. Wang again, he's so impressed by her soup that he helps her open a restaurant with an enormous line out of the door, turning both of their fortunes around.]]
Changed line(s) 117 (click to see context) from:
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: He is very arrogant and cocky about his skills, not even deigning to apprehend Din himself until Pockets' goons are manhandled by Din's magically granted fighting abilities. Even when he has Din at his mercy, Pockets rarely bothers to move more quickly than a sinister saunter.
to:
* AmbitionIsEvil: Pockets claims that he's spent his whole life bowing to others. His ultimate goal is to make others bow to him. This motivates [[spoiler:his betrayal of Mr. Wang]] when he has a shot at getting a wish from Long.
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: He is very arrogant and cocky about his skills, not even deigning to apprehend Din himself until Pockets' goons are manhandled by Din's magically granted fighting abilities. Even when he has Din at his mercy, Pockets rarely bothers to move more quickly than a sinister saunter. Said arrogance proves warranted at the end of the film, as Din is almost completely unable to defend himself against Pockets when the man [[IAmNotLeftHanded pulls his hands out of his pockets.]]
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: He is very arrogant and cocky about his skills, not even deigning to apprehend Din himself until Pockets' goons are manhandled by Din's magically granted fighting abilities. Even when he has Din at his mercy, Pockets rarely bothers to move more quickly than a sinister saunter. Said arrogance proves warranted at the end of the film, as Din is almost completely unable to defend himself against Pockets when the man [[IAmNotLeftHanded pulls his hands out of his pockets.]]
Changed line(s) 121 (click to see context) from:
* ExtremityExtremist: He fights almost exclusively with his legs. He won't even point with his hands, instead lifting his leg up to point with his toes.
to:
* ExtremityExtremist: He fights almost exclusively with his legs. He won't even point with his hands, instead lifting his leg up to point with his toes. This hides the fact that he's even better with his fists than his legs, as Din can't fend him off once Pockets starts throwing RapidFireFisticuffs.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
* CursedWithAwesome: Din's first wish to learn how to fight turns him into a kung-fu master. He briefly gripes about wasting his first wish and being "stuck" with his new kung-fu powers, but changes his mind after he instinctively throws a back kick at Long's gut while perfectly balancing on one foot.
* MundaneUtility: Din's kung fu powers are huge help when facing off against Pockets. They're also great for catching falling objects before they hit the ground, since said powers come with equally impressive reflexes, coordination, balance, and flexibility.
Changed line(s) 31 (click to see context) from:
* RequiredSecondaryPowers: Although Din wishes that "[he] knew how to fight", this also comes with incredible reflexes, balance, and coordination. His body moves practically on its own in response to danger and he manages to balance a jade statue on his tongue after accidentally knocking over his things. He then manages to throw everything back into place while flipping into his seat before his mom can turn around. Din also demonstates superhuman strength, throwing a man over his shoulder with a casual hand motion.
to:
* RequiredSecondaryPowers: Although Din wishes that "[he] knew how to fight", this also comes with incredible reflexes, balance, flexibility, and coordination. His body moves practically on its own in response to danger and he manages to catch and balance a jade statue on his tongue after accidentally knocking over his things. He then manages to throw everything back into place while flipping into his seat before his mom can turn around. Din also demonstates superhuman strength, throwing a man over his shoulder with a casual hand motion.
Added DiffLines:
* IAmNotLeftHanded: He finally pulls his hands out of his pockets near the end of the film, showing that he's finally getting serious. He then proceeds to pummel Din despite Din's magically-granted skills.
Added DiffLines:
* DumbMuscle: Their job is to get their hands dirty so their boss, an ArrogantKungFuGuy doesn't have to. But they're laughably bad at it, especially after Din wishes for the ability to fight.
* HeightAngst: Small Goon clearly struggles with his diminutive height. When he gets his hands on the teapot, his first wish is for longer legs.
* HeightAngst: Small Goon clearly struggles with his diminutive height. When he gets his hands on the teapot, his first wish is for longer legs.
Added DiffLines:
* PetTheDog: Literally. Tall Goon's first idea for a wish is enough puppies to open a pet store. He then gathers up more than 200 of them off-screen while naming each and every one of them.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Spelling/grammar fix(es), Added example(s)
Changed line(s) 18 (click to see context) from:
* {{Expy}}: Of Aladdin. Aside from this name being a shortened version of Aladdin's name (and a nickname the Genie proposes for him in ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', Din is a poor, down-on-his-luck young man who wants to reunite with a girl who is special to him with the help of a magic genie. Unlike Disney's Aladdin, Din just wants to reunite with his best friend Li Na after she moved away and has since become part of Shanghai's financial and social elite. He's also significantly less street-wise and more goofy than Aladdin as a college student rather than TheArtfulDodger.
to:
* {{Expy}}: Of Aladdin. Aside from this name being a shortened version of Aladdin's name (and a nickname the Genie proposes for him in ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}''), Din is a poor, down-on-his-luck young man who wants to reunite with a girl who is special to him with the help of a magic genie. Unlike Disney's Aladdin, Din just wants to reunite with his best friend Li Na after she moved away and has since become became part of Shanghai's financial and social elite.elite and moved away. He's also significantly less street-wise and more goofy than Aladdin as a college student rather than TheArtfulDodger.
Added DiffLines:
* WorkingClassHero: Din lives in an older, run-down part of Shanghai as part of a tight-knit but relatively poor community. His mother works late to pay for his college tuition and he sneaks out of class to make some money as a delivery driver to buy a suit in hopes of reuniting with his ChildhoodFriend Li Na.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
* ButtMonkey: Near the beginning of the movie, Din sneaks out to a billboard featuring Li Na to rehearse how he plans to act around her, only for his suit sleeves to fall off. Then his pants get torn off by a nearby AC unit, leaving him in his GoofyPrintUnderwear when he gets mugged by Pockets' gang. He's only saved from a beating by his desperate wish to know how to fight.
* {{Expy}}: Of Aladdin. Aside from this name being a shortened version of Aladdin's name (and a nickname the Genie proposes for him in ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', Din is a poor, down-on-his-luck young man who wants to reunite with a girl who is special to him with the help of a magic genie. Unlike Disney's Aladdin, Din just wants to reunite with his best friend Li Na after she moved away and has since become part of Shanghai's financial and social elite. He's also significantly less street-wise and more goofy than Aladdin as a college student rather than TheArtfulDodger.
Changed line(s) 18 (click to see context) from:
* HowDoIShotWeb: Din does not have full control over his new kung-fu skills at first after wishing for the ability to fight. He beckons Pockets' goons to BringIt without meaning to and throwing [[RapidFireFisticuffs rapid kicks]] while his face shows that none of what he's doing is intentional.
to:
* HowDoIShotWeb: Din does not have full control over his new kung-fu skills at first after wishing for the ability to fight. He beckons Pockets' goons to BringIt without meaning to and throwing throws [[RapidFireFisticuffs rapid kicks]] while his face shows that none of what he's doing is intentional.
* JerkassFacade: Due to his preconceptions of what the wealthy elite act like and Long's well-intentioned but poor advice, "Dan" acts like a jerk around Li Na, who is unimpressed by Din's treatment of others and attempts to wow her by throwing money around. Once Din's wish wears off, he's quick to come clean to Li Na and apologizes for his previous behavior.
Changed line(s) 43 (click to see context) from:
* {{Expy}}: Long is clearly a sendup to the Genie from ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', appearing to Din under extremely similar circumstances (from a cloud of smoke from within magic teapot when the hero is at a low point and forced to be apart from a girl he cares about). Din also tricks Long into giving him a ride to Li Na just as Aladdin tricks Genie into blasting out of the Cave of Wonders without a wish. Unlike Genie, Long is a JackassGenie who wants Din to use up his wishes quickly so Long can move on to Heaven.
to:
* {{Expy}}: Long is clearly a sendup to the Genie from ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', appearing to Din under extremely similar circumstances (from a cloud of smoke from within magic teapot lamp/teapot when the hero is at a low point and forced to be apart from a girl he cares about). Din also tricks Long into giving him a ride to Li Na just as Aladdin tricks Genie into blasting out of the Cave of Wonders without a wish. Unlike Genie, Long is a JackassGenie who wants Din to use up his wishes quickly so Long can move on to Heaven.
Changed line(s) 111 (click to see context) from:
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: He fights solely using his feet. He doesn't even point with his hands. And is very arrogant and cocky about his skills.
to:
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: He fights solely using his feet. He doesn't even point with his hands. And is very arrogant and cocky about his skills.skills, not even deigning to apprehend Din himself until Pockets' goons are manhandled by Din's magically granted fighting abilities. Even when he has Din at his mercy, Pockets rarely bothers to move more quickly than a sinister saunter.
Added DiffLines:
* ExtremityExtremist: He fights almost exclusively with his legs. He won't even point with his hands, instead lifting his leg up to point with his toes.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
Changed line(s) 41 (click to see context) from:
* ADogNamedDog: "Long" is Mandarin for "dragon".
to:
* ADogNamedDog: "Long" ADogNamedPerro: Long is a magical wish-granting dragon whose name is Mandarin for "dragon"."dragon". [[spoiler:This makes more sense when you learn he was WasOnceAMan and is trying to earn his way into heaven.]]
* {{Expy}}: Long is clearly a sendup to the Genie from ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', appearing to Din under extremely similar circumstances (from a cloud of smoke from within magic teapot when the hero is at a low point and forced to be apart from a girl he cares about). Din also tricks Long into giving him a ride to Li Na just as Aladdin tricks Genie into blasting out of the Cave of Wonders without a wish. Unlike Genie, Long is a JackassGenie who wants Din to use up his wishes quickly so Long can move on to Heaven.
Changed line(s) 47 (click to see context) from:
* InvisibletoNormals: Long can only be seen by whomever wields his teapot. Anything he tries to interact with appears to be floating on its own.
to:
* InvisibletoNormals: InvisibleToNormals: Long can only be seen by whomever wields his teapot. Anything he tries to interact with appears to be floating on its own.
Changed line(s) 49 (click to see context) from:
* KarmicShunning: [[spoiler: In his past life as a nobleman, his entire family cut ties with him because of his horrible actions, with not one of them appearing at his deathbed]].
to:
* JackassGenie: Downplayed. Long tries to construe anything Din says as a wish in order to finish his service faster while goading him to waste wishes on menial things like getting out of a traffic jam. But he does fulfill all of Din's wishes completely and to the spirit of them, even redoing a wish after it's clearly not what Din had in mind.
* KarmicShunning: [[spoiler: In his past life as a nobleman, his entire familycut cuts ties with him because of his horrible actions, with not one of them appearing at his deathbed]].
* KarmicShunning: [[spoiler: In his past life as a nobleman, his entire family
Changed line(s) 53 (click to see context) from:
* NotSoAboveItAll: When Long first spots a bag of shrimp chips, he writes it off as peasant food. But one bite from it, and he quickly deems it "MAGNIFICENT" and gobbles it up. [[spoiler: What's more, Long was a ruler in his past life, giving it a certain [[PlayedForLaughs comedic effect]] that a [[TheEmperor Lord]] from the Qing Dynasty would come to like something as cheap and modern as ''shrimp chips''.]]
to:
* NotSoAboveItAll: When Long first spots a bag of shrimp chips, he writes it off as peasant food. But one bite from it, and he quickly deems it "MAGNIFICENT" and gobbles it up. [[spoiler: What's [[spoiler:What's more, Long was a ruler in his past life, giving it a certain [[PlayedForLaughs comedic effect]] that a [[TheEmperor Lord]] from the Qing Dynasty would come to like something as cheap and modern as ''shrimp chips''.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Spelling/grammar fix(es), Added example(s)
Changed line(s) 28 (click to see context) from:
* RequiredSecondaryPowers: Although Din wishes that "[he] knew how to fight", this also comes with an incredible reflexes, balance, and coordination. His body moves practically on its own in response to danger and he manages to balance a jade statue on his tongue after accidentally knocking over his things. He then manages to throw everything back into place while flipping into his seat before his mom can turn around. Din also demonstates superhuman strength, throwing a man over his shoulder with a casual hand motion.
to:
* RequiredSecondaryPowers: Although Din wishes that "[he] knew how to fight", this also comes with an incredible reflexes, balance, and coordination. His body moves practically on its own in response to danger and he manages to balance a jade statue on his tongue after accidentally knocking over his things. He then manages to throw everything back into place while flipping into his seat before his mom can turn around. Din also demonstates superhuman strength, throwing a man over his shoulder with a casual hand motion.
Changed line(s) 44,45 (click to see context) from:
* HeavenSeeker: Long's trying to get to Heaven by serving 10 masters.
* InvisibletoNormals: Long can only be seen by whomever wields his teapot.
* InvisibletoNormals: Long can only be seen by whomever wields his teapot.
to:
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Long was last released a hundred years before the present day. So he has no reference for things like "buses" or "television", mistaking the former for some kind of beast of burden and the latter for a "giant metal bird". He tries to act unimpressed, but he's clearly in awe of modern Shanghai.
* HeavenSeeker: Long's tryingto into get to Heaven by serving 10 masters.
* ImplausibleDeniability: Long tries to insist that modern Shanghai is nothing special to him even as he clearly marvels at everything from television to shrimp chips.
* InvisibletoNormals: Long can only be seen by whomever wields his teapot. Anything he tries to interact with appears to be floating on its own.
* HeavenSeeker: Long's trying
* ImplausibleDeniability: Long tries to insist that modern Shanghai is nothing special to him even as he clearly marvels at everything from television to shrimp chips.
* InvisibletoNormals: Long can only be seen by whomever wields his teapot. Anything he tries to interact with appears to be floating on its own.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
Added DiffLines:
* HowDoIShotWeb: Din does not have full control over his new kung-fu skills at first after wishing for the ability to fight. He beckons Pockets' goons to BringIt without meaning to and throwing [[RapidFireFisticuffs rapid kicks]] while his face shows that none of what he's doing is intentional.
Added DiffLines:
* RequiredSecondaryPowers: Although Din wishes that "[he] knew how to fight", this also comes with an incredible reflexes, balance, and coordination. His body moves practically on its own in response to danger and he manages to balance a jade statue on his tongue after accidentally knocking over his things. He then manages to throw everything back into place while flipping into his seat before his mom can turn around. Din also demonstates superhuman strength, throwing a man over his shoulder with a casual hand motion.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added example(s)
Added DiffLines:
* MusclesAreMeaningless: He's a wiry guy, but he demonstrates superhuman physical feats after wishing for the ability to fight. This includes throwing a man twice his size over his head with a casual hand motion and bringing down a house by kicking a single weakened supporting pillar.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* SpoiledSweet: Even with her affluence and living in a vastly different lifestyle for years, Li Na doesn't look down on the neighborhood where she once lived. She is still as nice and down-to-earth, and helped them cook and make dumplings, reminiscing on a simpler time.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* KarmicShunning: [[spoiler: In his past life as a nobleman, his entire family cut ties with him because of his horrible actions, with not one of them appearing at his deathbed]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 47 (click to see context) from:
* NotSoAboveItAll: When Long first spots a bag of shrimp chips, he writes it off as peasant food. But one bite from it, and he quickly deems it "MAGNIFICENT" and gobbles it up. [[spoiler: What's more, Long was a ruler in his past life, giving it a certain [[PlayedForLaughs comedic effect]] that a [[TheEmporer Lord]] from the Qing Dynasty would come to like something as cheap and modern as ''shrimp chips''.]]
to:
* NotSoAboveItAll: When Long first spots a bag of shrimp chips, he writes it off as peasant food. But one bite from it, and he quickly deems it "MAGNIFICENT" and gobbles it up. [[spoiler: What's more, Long was a ruler in his past life, giving it a certain [[PlayedForLaughs comedic effect]] that a [[TheEmporer [[TheEmperor Lord]] from the Qing Dynasty would come to like something as cheap and modern as ''shrimp chips''.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 6 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/din_song.png]]
to:
Changed line(s) 56 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/li_na_wang.png]]
to:
Changed line(s) 72 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mrs_song.png]]
to:
Changed line(s) 82 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mr_wang.jpg]]
to:
Changed line(s) 97 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/pockets.png]]
to:
Changed line(s) 117,120 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/diao.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Tall Goon]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/small_goon.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Small Goon]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Tall Goon]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/small_goon.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Small Goon]]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* LikeASonToMe: He progressively becomes a father figure to Din [[spoiler: and helps the boy avoid making the same mistake he did. He also tries to redeem himself from being a neglectful father in the past.]]
* LonelyAtTheTop: [[spoiler: He used to be a powerful ruler, possibly an emperor, but his son died in a war and his daughters were sent away in arranged marriages, all so he could gain more power. As a result, he spent most of his life surrounded by riches but alone, and died the same way.]]
* LonelyAtTheTop: [[spoiler: He used to be a powerful ruler, possibly an emperor, but his son died in a war and his daughters were sent away in arranged marriages, all so he could gain more power. As a result, he spent most of his life surrounded by riches but alone, and died the same way.]]
Added DiffLines:
* OurDragonsAreDifferent: He has fur instead of scales.
Added DiffLines:
* OutlivingOnesOffspring: [[spoiler: His only male son died prematurely during a war.]]
* RealMenWearPink: He's a magical dragon covered in pink fur [[spoiler: and pink used to be one of his colors during his past tenure as a powerful lord.]]
* RealMenWearPink: He's a magical dragon covered in pink fur [[spoiler: and pink used to be one of his colors during his past tenure as a powerful lord.]]
