Fung Wan
Encyclopedia
Fung Wan is a Hong Kong
wuxia
manhua
series. It is the first manhua released by Ma Wing-shing in 1989
with the help of his assistant Siu Kit under his own company, Jonesky
Publishing. The title translates to "Wind and Cloud". Before the 4th story arc, the comic was originally titled Fung Wan , until the two protagonists of the story, Wind and Cloud, became secondary characters and the comic was renamed Tin Ha .
The story has been adapted into other media a number of times. The most notable of its adaptations are the 1998
film The Storm Riders
, the video game Fung Wan Online
and the Taiwan
ese Wind and Cloud
television series.
during the Ming Dynasty
. It revolves around the two expert pugilists, Wind and Cloud. They learn martial arts and move up to become legendary figures in the kong-woo
(martial artists' community). As the comic progresses, more characters are introduced in many story arcs filled with battles.
by rather, for his personal gain, since a Buddhist
prophet once told him that he will rise to power with Wind and Cloud's help. When Conqueror is at the pinnacle of his achievements, the second half of the prophecy is revealed, in which it is said that Wind and Cloud are destined to bring about his downfall. Conqueror plans to turn Wind and Cloud against each other by making use of the servant girl Charity. The plot succeeds initially and Wind and Cloud both become fugitives.
Cloud meets Yu Ngok and his daughter Yu Chor-chor and acquires the superhuman Kirin Arm from Yu. He also travels to Sword-worshipping Villa, where he seizes possession of a newly-forged sword, Ultimate Superior Sword. He encounters the legendary swordsman Nameless and his disciple Kim-san, becoming Nameless' second disciple sometime later. Meanwhile, Wind retrieves his late father's Blizzard Saber and tames the Fire Kirin monster. Wind and Cloud realise that Conqueror actually intended to make them destroy each other after Frost informed them. They defeat Conqueror together and force him to retreat. Subsequently, Conqueror's followers betray him while he is wounded and he loses Tin Ha Wui. Conqueror is killed by Cloud eventually.
version of the manhua
was published by the now-defunct ComicsOne
.
of Fung Wan called Shenwuji
, which involves the descendants of Wind and Cloud. It is also written by Ma Wing-shing and has met with mixed reviews.
Hong Kong
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wuxia
Wuxia
Wuxia is a broad genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of literature, its popularity has caused it to spread to diverse art forms like Chinese opera, manhua , films, television series, and video games...
manhua
Manhua
Manhua are Chinese comics originally produced in China. Possibly due to their greater degree of artistic freedom of expression and closer international ties with Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan have been the places of publication of most manhua thus far, often including Chinese translations of...
series. It is the first manhua released by Ma Wing-shing in 1989
1989 in comics
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with the help of his assistant Siu Kit under his own company, Jonesky
Jonesky
Jonesky Limited is a Hong Kong publisher of domestic Chinese manhua and translated, imported comics from Japan. Several of their titles have been translated and released in English...
Publishing. The title translates to "Wind and Cloud". Before the 4th story arc, the comic was originally titled Fung Wan , until the two protagonists of the story, Wind and Cloud, became secondary characters and the comic was renamed Tin Ha .
The story has been adapted into other media a number of times. The most notable of its adaptations are the 1998
1998 in film
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film The Storm Riders
The Storm Riders
The Storm Riders is a 1998 Hong Kong film based on the manhua series Fung Wan by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, it starred Ekin Cheng as Wind and Aaron Kwok as Cloud. The plot involves two children, Whispering Wind and Striding Cloud, who become powerful warriors under the evil Lord...
, the video game Fung Wan Online
Fung Wan Online
Fung Wan Online was a massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on the Chinese comic Fung Wan, also known as The Storm Riders. It was developed by Phoenix Games Studio and was operated by CiB Net Station last, it is now defunct and ceases to operate. The game was available in a free...
and the Taiwan
Republic of China
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ese Wind and Cloud
Wind and Cloud
Wind and Cloud, also known as Fung Wan or The Storm Riders, is a Taiwanese television series based on Hong Kong artist Ma Wing-shing's manhua series Fung Wan. Vincent Zhao and Peter Ho starred as the titular protagonists...
television series.
Plot
The story takes place in ChinaChina
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during the Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...
. It revolves around the two expert pugilists, Wind and Cloud. They learn martial arts and move up to become legendary figures in the kong-woo
Jianghu
The jianghu is the milieu, environment, or sub-community, often fictional, in which many Chinese wuxia stories are set.In modern Chinese culture, jianghu is commonly accepted as an alternative universe coexisting with the actual historical one in which the context of the wuxia genre was set...
(martial artists' community). As the comic progresses, more characters are introduced in many story arcs filled with battles.
Tin Ha Wui arc
Wind and Cloud are accepted into the most powerful martial arts sect, Under Heaven Society (Tin Ha Wui), and become the disciples of its leader, Lord Conqueror. In fact, Conqueror does not teach them his skills out of altruismAltruism
Altruism is a concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures, and a core aspect of various religious traditions, though the concept of 'others' toward whom concern should be directed can vary among cultures and religions. Altruism is the opposite of...
by rather, for his personal gain, since a Buddhist
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
prophet once told him that he will rise to power with Wind and Cloud's help. When Conqueror is at the pinnacle of his achievements, the second half of the prophecy is revealed, in which it is said that Wind and Cloud are destined to bring about his downfall. Conqueror plans to turn Wind and Cloud against each other by making use of the servant girl Charity. The plot succeeds initially and Wind and Cloud both become fugitives.
Cloud meets Yu Ngok and his daughter Yu Chor-chor and acquires the superhuman Kirin Arm from Yu. He also travels to Sword-worshipping Villa, where he seizes possession of a newly-forged sword, Ultimate Superior Sword. He encounters the legendary swordsman Nameless and his disciple Kim-san, becoming Nameless' second disciple sometime later. Meanwhile, Wind retrieves his late father's Blizzard Saber and tames the Fire Kirin monster. Wind and Cloud realise that Conqueror actually intended to make them destroy each other after Frost informed them. They defeat Conqueror together and force him to retreat. Subsequently, Conqueror's followers betray him while he is wounded and he loses Tin Ha Wui. Conqueror is killed by Cloud eventually.
Japanese Invasion arc
Lord Godless, the most powerful warrior in Japan, invades China and kidnaps the Chinese emperor. Wind and Cloud are unable to stop him due to his formidable prowess in martial arts. In desperation, Wind and Cloud set off in search of First Evil Emperor, who teaches Wind the "Demonic Saber" skill to counter Lord Godless, and Wind meets the love of his life, Second Dream, at the same time. Wind enters a demonic trance while mastering the evil skill and runs berserk. Meanwhile, another Japanese warlord, called Heavenly Emperor, sets foot on China as well and attempts to steal the Dragon Bones, the spiritual foundation of the Chinese empire. Cloud and Nameless join hands to destroy Heavenly Emperor while Lord Godless is betrayed and killed by his own son, Heartless. Wind morphs into the Kirin Demon when the holy aura of the Dragon Bones fuse with the demonic powers in him. Cloud and the other heroes manage to exorcise Wind after a long battle but Cloud falls off a cliff and is lost.Villains
- Lord Conqueror (雄霸; Hung Ba) - the teacher of Wind, Cloud and head of Tin Ha Wui.
- Lord Godless (絕無神; Juet Mou-san) - the most powerful pugilist in Japan who plans to dominate China.
- Dai Seik-tin (帝釋天) - the mysterious phantom menace. He is the alter egoAlter egoAn alter ego is a second self, which is believe to be distinct from a person's normal or original personality. The term was coined in the early nineteenth century when dissociative identity disorder was first described by psychologists...
of Chui FookXu FuXú Fú ; was born in 255 BC in Qi, and served as a court sorcerer in Qin Dynasty China. He was sent by Qin Shi Huang to the eastern seas twice to look for the elixir of life. His two journeys occurred between 219 BC and 210 BC. It was believed that the fleet included 60 barques and around 5,000 crew...
. - Duen Long (斷浪) - originally a member of Tin Ha Wui. He becomes the most powerful villain ever.
Publication
The EnglishEnglish language
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version of the manhua
Manhua
Manhua are Chinese comics originally produced in China. Possibly due to their greater degree of artistic freedom of expression and closer international ties with Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan have been the places of publication of most manhua thus far, often including Chinese translations of...
was published by the now-defunct ComicsOne
ComicsOne
Comics One was an American distributor of Asian Comics , established in 1999. ComicsOne was based in Fremont, California...
.
- Storm Riders Vol.01: ISBN 1-58899-142-3
- Storm Riders Vol.02: ISBN 1-58899-143-1
- Storm Riders Vol.03: ISBN 1-58899-144-X
- Storm Riders Vol.04: ISBN 1-58899-145-8
- Storm Riders Vol.05: ISBN 1-58899-146-6
- Storm Riders Vol.06: ISBN 1-58899-156-3
- Storm Riders Vol.07: ISBN 1-58899-157-1
- Storm Riders Vol.08: ISBN 1-58899-246-2
- Storm Riders Vol.09: ISBN 1-58899-159-8
- Storm Riders Vol.10: ISBN 1-58899-160-1
- Storm Riders Vol.11: ISBN 1-58899-161-X
- Storm Riders Vol.12: ISBN 1-58899-162-8
- Storm Riders II: Invading Sun Vol.1: ISBN 1-58899-359-0
- Storm Riders II: Invading Sun Vol.2: ISBN 1-58899-360-4
- Storm Riders II: Invading Sun Vol.3: ISBN 1-58899-361-2
- Storm Riders II: Invading Sun Vol.4: ISBN 1-58899-362-0
- Storm Riders II: Invading Sun Vol.5: ISBN 1-58899-352-3
- Storm Riders II: Invading Sun Vol.6: ISBN 1-58899-168-7
Spin-offs
There is a spin-offSpin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of Fung Wan called Shenwuji
Shenwuji
Shenwuji is a spin-off manhua based on Fung Wan also by Ma Wing Shing. It ran for 40 issues.-History:Shenwuji was first made known when a mini-comic was included with Fung Wan issue #400...
, which involves the descendants of Wind and Cloud. It is also written by Ma Wing-shing and has met with mixed reviews.
Films
- The Storm RidersThe Storm RidersThe Storm Riders is a 1998 Hong Kong film based on the manhua series Fung Wan by artist Ma Wing-shing. Directed by Andrew Lau, it starred Ekin Cheng as Wind and Aaron Kwok as Cloud. The plot involves two children, Whispering Wind and Striding Cloud, who become powerful warriors under the evil Lord...
. (1998) - a Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
film starring Ekin ChengEkin ChengEkin Cheng is a Hong Kong actor and Cantopop singer. Early in his career he used the name Dior as a first name. He has also been referred to as Noodle Cheng, after a popular noodle product with a similar name...
as Wind and Aaron KwokAaron KwokAaron Kwok Fu-shing is a Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor. He has been active since the 1980s to the present. The media refer to him, Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau and Leon Lai as the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings . Kwok's onstage dancing and displays is influenced by Michael Jackson...
as Cloud.
- The Storm WarriorsThe Storm WarriorsThe Storm Warriors is a 2009 Hong Kong film produced and directed by the Pang brothers. It is the second live-action film adaptation of artist Ma Wing-shing's manhua series Fung Wan, following the 1998 film The Storm Riders. The Storm Warriors is based on Fung Wans Japanese Invasion story arc The...
(2009) - a sequel to the 1998 film. Ekin Cheng and Aaron Kwok reprise their previous roles in the prequel film.
- Storm Rider Clash of the EvilsStorm Rider Clash of the EvilsStorm Rider Clash of the Evils is an animated feature film directed by Dante Lam and produced by Puzzle Animation Studio Limited and Shanghai Media Group. It is based on the manhua series Fung Wan by Ma Wing-shing.-Plot:...
- an animated feature film by Puzzle Animation Studio LimitedPuzzle Animation Studio LimitedPuzzle Animation Studio Limited is a Shenzhen-based animation studio, established in 2005. The studio engaged in the creation and production of high-quality 2D and 3D animated films and TV series featuring Chinese themes and characteristics.-Filmography:...
. It was released in 2008. A 5 minute animated clip was released.
Television series
- Wind and CloudWind and CloudWind and Cloud, also known as Fung Wan or The Storm Riders, is a Taiwanese television series based on Hong Kong artist Ma Wing-shing's manhua series Fung Wan. Vincent Zhao and Peter Ho starred as the titular protagonists...
(2002) - a Taiwanese production. Starred Peter HoPeter HoPeter Ho Jun-tung is an American-Taiwanese singer and actor. Ho was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Taiwan and Canada...
as Cloud and Vincent ZhaoVincent ZhaoVincent Zhao Wenzhuo , sometimes credited as Chiu Man-cheuk, is a Chinese actor and martial artist. Zhao is best known playing the role of Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China film and television series.-Early life:Zhao was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, as the...
as Wind.
- Wind and Cloud 2Wind and Cloud 2Wind and Cloud 2 is a Taiwanese television series based on Hong Kong artist Ma Wing-shing's manhua series Fung Wan. The series was first broadcast on CTV in Taiwan in 2004, two years after its predecessor, Wind and Cloud...
(2004) - a sequel to the 2002 series. Peter Ho and Vincent Zhao reprise their roles.
External links
- Comicsworld - Official Site of Ma Wing-shing
- Storm Riders at SPCNET - Fansite
- sk Collections Fung Wan merchandise - Fansite
- Storm Warriors Movie - Fansite
- Fung Wan guides and tips - Fansite