# Arsenal Military Academy (2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/arsenal-military-academy/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 82/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 86% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | War & Politics, Drama, Action |
| Seasons | 1 (48 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Arsenal Military Academy (2019) is a War & Politics, Drama, Action series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (82%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (8/10), TMDB fan (88%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 86%.

## Celluloid verdict

Arsenal Military Academy — signature C-drama credit for Bai Lu & Xu Kai.

## Synopsis

In 1910s China, nineteen year old Xie Xiang follows in her deceased brother's footsteps and enrolls in military school disguised as a man. She befriends her fellow cadets and and earns the respect of her instructors during the intense training. However, when the unfortunate arrival of the Imperial Japanese troops creates a web of distressing conspiracies, the batch and their allies are forced to prove their courage and resilience.

## Cast

Bai Lu, Xu Kai, Toby Lee, Wu Jiayi, Wang Yizhe, Hong Yao, Liu Runnan, Gao Yuer, Shao Bing, Lin Yo-Wei

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Arsenal Military Academy worth watching?**
Yes — Arsenal Military Academy earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 82%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8/10, TMDB fan 88%. Audience snapshot is separate (86%). Arsenal Military Academy — signature C-drama credit for Bai Lu & Xu Kai.

**Why is Arsenal Military Academy so highly rated?**
Arsenal Military Academy scores 81% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 82/100, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8/10 and TMDB fan rating 88%. The separate audience snapshot is 86%. Arsenal Military Academy — signature C-drama credit for Bai Lu & Xu Kai. See the full breakdown on the Arsenal Military Academy series page.

**Is Arsenal Military Academy on Netflix?**
No — Arsenal Military Academy is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Arsenal Military Academy come out?**
Arsenal Military Academy first aired in 2019 (2019). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Arsenal Military Academy are there?**
Arsenal Military Academy has 1 season across 48 episodes (2019). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Arsenal Military Academy?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Arsenal Military Academy’s 48 episodes take roughly 36 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Arsenal Military Academy?**
Arsenal Military Academy streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Arsenal Military Academy?**
Arsenal Military Academy stars Bai Lu, Xu Kai, Toby Lee, Wu Jiayi, Wang Yizhe, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Arsenal Military Academy?**
Arsenal Military Academy has 48 episodes across 1 season (2019).

**What is Arsenal Military Academy about?**
In 1910s China, nineteen year old Xie Xiang follows in her deceased brother's footsteps and enrolls in military school disguised as a man. She befriends her fellow cadets and and earns the respect of her instructors during the intense training. However, when the unfortunate arrival of the Imperial Japanese troops creates a web of distressing conspiracies, the batch and their allies are forced to p…

**Who created Arsenal Military Academy?**
Arsenal Military Academy was created by Unknown. It is a war & politics, drama, action series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Arsenal Military Academy?**
Browse more war & politics series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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