Ahasverse Interview: The Future of the Scissor Seven Universe

This week AHAVERSE unveiled the most extensive growth of the Scissor Seven franchise ever, launching a feature film, the animated spin‑off series HEIBAI, a brand‑new mobile title, a publishing label called AHABOOKS debuting with the manhua Cheap‑Life Hua, and an annual live‑music event named Chicken Island Party. The wave of news was shared during the New World Premiere showcase at BilibiliWorld 2026.

Our interview with the AHAVERSE team explores why so many projects were released at once, how they keep the story world coherent across animation, games, books and live events, and the back‑stories behind the movie, HEIBAI, the game, and the publishing and concert sides of the franchise. The discussion is organized thematically below.

When asked why so many releases were announced together, the team explained that the goal was not to push out as many titles as possible but to reach a point where the Scissor Seven universe had become rich enough to support many different stories, experiences and ways for audiences to engage with it. Seven’s journey remains the core of the franchise, yet the creators believe great characters and storytelling should act as gateways into a much larger world. Some fans prefer animation, others discover narratives through games, books or live experiences, and the studio wants to meet audiences wherever they are while ensuring each project adds meaningful layers to the universe.

At the same time, this reflects the studio’s philosophy for original intellectual property. Rather than treating each title as an isolated release, AHAVERSE is building a long‑term ecosystem where stories, creators and diverse media continually reinforce one another. Continuity across animation, games, books and other formats begins with strong creative leadership. Founder and producer Aiken Zou and director/creator He Xiaofeng stay deeply involved in the wider universe, ensuring every new project respects the established history, characters and creative direction of Scissor Seven.

Beyond leadership, the studio has set up clear internal processes to manage canon. AHABOOKS serves as the central story and lore foundation for AHAVERSE’s original IPs, helping to document, expand and maintain continuity as narratives evolve across animation, games, publishing and other creative formats. Each title is viewed as another window into the same world; they have distinct tones, characters and identities but all rest on the same narrative base, allowing standalone experiences while still feeling part of a living, expanding universe.

When asked about AHABOOKS’s purpose, the answer was that it is far more than a publishing label—it is a long‑term creative development platform where new stories, creators and ideas can grow together. For Scissor Seven specifically, AHABOOKS plays a crucial role in expanding the canon thoughtfully and cohesively, providing space to explore characters, histories and world elements that may not fit neatly into an animated series or film while preserving a strong narrative foundation for future projects. Looking ahead, the imprint is also intended to incubate entirely new original IPs alongside Scissor Seven, with great stories beginning as books or manhua before naturally evolving into animation, games, films or other experiences.

The team was then asked how they keep the identity of Scissor Seven consistent. They explained that the franchise’s identity never stemmed from a particular medium or storyline but from the core values behind the stories they choose to tell. Whether following Seven, Mo Lang, Bai Qi or other characters, the focus is on personal choice, growth and finding purpose amid complex, often dangerous circumstances, balanced with humor, friendship and moments of absurdity that have always been part of the series’s DNA. While each writer and director brings a unique creative voice, every project is held to the same standards of storytelling, emotional honesty and production quality.

When discussing the balance between longtime fans and newcomers, the studio emphasized a philosophy where each project should stand on its own while rewarding deeper exploration. A viewer discovering Scissor Seven through the film, HEIBAI, the game or a future title should enjoy the experience without feeling they missed essential background. Meanwhile, dedicated fans will gradually uncover more connections, history and relationships across the broader universe. Success, according to the team, is not measured solely by commercial performance but by seeing audiences become curious enough to keep exploring the world because they have connected with the stories and characters.

In the section about the feature film, the team explained that a movie allows them to tell a story with different pacing, scale and cinematic ambition compared to an episodic series. Audiences can expect larger action sequences, more ambitious world‑building and deeper exploration of the world and its rival powers, while still finding the humor and emotional sincerity that define Scissor Seven. Rather than changing who Seven is, the film places him in circumstances that challenge him in entirely new ways.

When asked why Xuanwu was chosen as the setting, the answer highlighted that Xuanwu has always been one of the most intriguing parts of the Scissor Seven world. While Chicken Island represents warmth, humor and found family, the mysterious martial arts nation of Xuanwu enables exploration of a larger world shaped by traditions, political rivalries and centuries of history. Despite the broader scale, the emotional core remains the same, with Seven’s relationships, humor and humanity anchoring the story regardless of stakes.

The film is intended to serve both longtime fans and newcomers. It was designed as a complete cinematic experience in its own right, so new viewers can discover Scissor Seven through the movie without feeling they have missed essential background from the animated series. At the same time, veteran fans will appreciate that the film returns Seven to Xuanwu, his homeland, allowing deeper exploration of its culture, history and the forces shaping the wider world. Familiar characters return alongside exciting new allies and adversaries, offering fresh perspectives on a world many have followed for years. As their first feature film, the studio also aimed to raise the bar across action scale, animation quality and storytelling while staying true to the humor, emotional depth and character‑driven narrative fans love.

Turning to the spin‑off series HEIBAI, the team explained that the story follows two new heroes, Mo Lang and Bai Qi, before the events of the original series. The decision to create a prequel with fresh leads was rooted in HEIBAI’s origins as an official Scissor Seven spin‑off manhua several years ago, which quickly became one of the most popular original comics in China. Bringing it to animation felt like a natural next step for a story that already had a passionate following. The choice of Mo Lang and Bai Qi was not simply because the story is set earlier; they were selected for their own compelling journeys. Their contrasting personalities, different approaches to strength and justice, and evolving friendship create a dynamic distinct from Seven’s while still reflecting many themes that define the larger universe. Set roughly 25 years before the events of Scissor Seven, HEIBAI explores an earlier generation of heroes through dangerous adventures, ancient legends and powerful new enemies. Although it introduces an entirely new cast, audiences will recognize many of the qualities they already love about Scissor Seven—high‑energy action, layered and relatable characters, heartfelt humor, and emotional journeys that unfold against a much larger world.

When asked what telling the story through Mo Lang and Bai Qi allows the studio to show that couldn’t be shown through Seven, the team replied that HEIBAI lets them explore a completely different generation of the world. Seven experiences the consequences of history, whereas Mo Lang and Bai Qi are living through many of the events that helped shape it. This perspective enables the introduction of legendary figures, influential factions and important turning points that fans have only heard hints of before. Because these characters have their own goals and challenges, the narrative feels fresh rather than simply filling historical gaps. The aim is for audiences to feel the world has become much bigger, not just more explained.

Regarding how the story remains tense and surprising despite being a prequel, the team clarified that HEIBAI is not viewed as a traditional prequel but as a standalone series with its own heroes, conflicts and emotional journey. Viewers are not simply watching events that lead directly into Seven’s story; the series introduces entirely new characters, relationships and conflicts, many with unpredictable outcomes. Even when fans recognize certain historical events, places or factions, the emotional arcs of Mo Lang, Bai Qi and those around them remain full of surprises. Suspense, they said, comes less from wondering what happens next in the broader timeline and more from discovering why these events unfolded as they did and what these characters choose when faced with impossible situations.

When asked what might surprise longtime fans most about HEIBAI, the response was that many will be surprised by how much of the Scissor Seven universe already has other stories waiting to be told. HEIBAI does not merely revisit familiar locations or answer a few unanswered questions; it introduces an earlier era of the world with its own heroes, rivalries, adventures and emotional journeys, while also revealing more about Xuanwu’s history and the factions that continue to influence the world during Seven’s time. By the end of the series, the hope is that audiences will not only feel they have learned more about the past but will see the world of Scissor Seven itself in a completely new light.

In the segment on the action‑adventure mobile game, the team said the desired player experience ideally combines feeling like Seven, living on Chicken Island, and discovering brand‑new stories. More than anything, they want players to feel genuinely immersed in the Scissor Seven world. Alongside fast‑paced side‑scrolling action, the game lets players experience everyday life on Chicken Island, manage their own business, interact with beloved characters and discover original canon content created specifically for the title. Because games are interactive, they allow engagement with the world in ways animation cannot. Longtime fans can look forward to deeper immersion, new character moments and backstories that expand the universe, while newcomers can simply enjoy exploring the world at their own pace.

When discussing the challenge of integrating Scissor Seven’s comedy—reliant on timing and sudden tonal shifts—into a player‑controlled environment, the team noted that one of the series’s defining qualities has always been its ability to move effortlessly between exciting action and unexpected comedy, sometimes within the same scene. Games introduce a unique challenge because players control pacing. Instead of relying on fixed editing or animation timing, the studio had to consider how humor emerges naturally through gameplay, skills, character interactions and environmental storytelling. The hope is that players experience the same sense of surprise and contrast that defines the animation while still feeling fully in control of their adventure.

The team also shared that the animation and game teams work closely together to ensure the game stays true to the story and that new content feels authentic to the world and characters, while fully using the interactive nature of games. The Chinese launch will provide valuable player feedback, allowing the studio to refine the overall experience before bringing it to international audiences.

When asked why Cheap‑Life Hua was chosen for a spin‑off manhua, the answer highlighted that he is one of the most intriguing characters introduced in later seasons. Audiences know him as a seemingly carefree wanderer, but gradually realize he is one of the most powerful figures in Xuanwu. Exploring his past not only answers questions about Cheap‑Life Hua himself but also reveals important parts of Xuanwu’s history and the larger forces that shaped the world long before Seven’s journey began.

The Chicken Island Party segment explained that the event lets fans experience Scissor Seven beyond the screen through music, community and shared celebration. Rather than simply recreating familiar tracks, the studio invites different musicians and DJs each year to reinterpret the franchise’s music, offering audiences something both fresh and familiar. The goal is for it to become an annual tradition where each edition presents a new creative perspective while remaining unmistakably Scissor Seven.

In the closing remarks, the team encouraged audiences to follow official social channels for ongoing announcements, noting that this year’s reveals are only the beginning and they look forward to gradually introducing even more stories, characters and experiences from the expanding Scissor Seven world. They expressed enormous thanks to the AHAVERSE team for taking the time to answer the questions and directed readers to full coverage of the movie, HEIBAI, the mobile game, and AHABOOKS, Cheap‑Life Hua, and Chicken Island Party. Images were credited to AHAVERSE, and appropriate copyright statements were included.

Exciting times lie ahead as AHAVERSE continues to expand the Scissor Seven saga across movies, series, games, books, and live events. Dive in, explore new heroes, and let the ever‑growing world inspire your next adventure. Stay tuned to official channels, join the community, and be the first to experience the upcoming tales that will reshape the legend of Scissor Seven.

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