— The Short Drama Authority —

Chinese Short Drama,
ranked monthly.

Domestic · International · Male · Female. Four lists, five picks each, updated on the 1st. No AI scraping. No sponsored placements.

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📊 July 2026 Rankings

Four categories, five dramas each. Detailed reasoning for every #1 pick.

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Domestic Male Top 5
男频短剧 · Peerless Battle Soul #1
Domestic5 ranked
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Domestic Female Top 5
女频短剧 · The Double #1
Domestic5 ranked
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International Male Top 5
AI-animated & live-action hits crossing borders — now live with full rankings.
International5 ranked
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International Female Top 5
AI-animated & live-action hits crossing borders — now live with full rankings.
International5 ranked

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