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Shangri-La Frontier

Original title: Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su
  • TV Series
  • 2023–2025
  • TV-14
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
5.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,362
119
Shangri-La Frontier (2023)
After a massacre, Tokiyuki flees with loyal retainers including Suwa Yorishige, who predicts Tokiyuki will rule Japan. Their priority is escaping enemy territory.
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High schooler Rakuro loves beating bad games. But can he discover all the secrets hidden in a best-selling VR game?High schooler Rakuro loves beating bad games. But can he discover all the secrets hidden in a best-selling VR game?High schooler Rakuro loves beating bad games. But can he discover all the secrets hidden in a best-selling VR game?

  • Creators
    • Ryôsuke Fuji
    • Katarina
  • Stars
    • Yuma Uchida
    • Azumi Waki
    • Rina Hidaka
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,362
    119
    • Creators
      • Ryôsuke Fuji
      • Katarina
    • Stars
      • Yuma Uchida
      • Azumi Waki
      • Rina Hidaka
    • 23User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

    Episodes50

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    Yuma Uchida
    • Rakurô Hizutome…
    • 2023–2025
    Azumi Waki
    • Rei Saiga…
    • 2023–2025
    Rina Hidaka
    • Emul
    • 2023–2025
    Brianna Roberts
    Brianna Roberts
    • Arthur Pencilgon…
    • 2023–2025
    Yôko Hikasa
    • Towa Amane…
    • 2023–2025
    Makoto Koichi
    • Kei Uomi…
    • 2023–2025
    Eric Vale
    Eric Vale
    • Rakurô Hizutome…
    • 2023–2024
    Molly Zhang
    Molly Zhang
    • Emul
    • 2023–2024
    Brittney Karbowski
    Brittney Karbowski
    • Kei Uomi…
    • 2023–2024
    Corey Pettit
    Corey Pettit
    • Rei Saiga…
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    Miyu Tomita
    • Bilac…
    • 2023–2025
    Yuka Terasaki
    • Akane Akitsu…
    • 2023–2025
    Masanori Shimizu
    • Game Voice…
    • 2023–2024
    Natsuki Hanae
    Natsuki Hanae
    • Ceecrue
    • 2024–2025
    Brittany Lauda
    Brittany Lauda
    • Narrator
    • 2023–2024
    Akio Ôtsuka
    Akio Ôtsuka
    • Vysache
    • 2023–2024
    Takuya Nakashima
    • Ketchum…
    • 2023–2024
    Asami Seto
    • Setsuna of Bygone Days…
    • 2023–2025
    • Creators
      • Ryôsuke Fuji
      • Katarina
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews23

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    8Yeezushappyi

    Peak

    Right from the first episode, this anime hooked me with its vibrant energy and tight pacing, delivering an experience that felt fresh, even while playing on familiar tropes. Visually stunning, with crisp, fluid animation and vibrant color schemes. Action scenes are choreographed with precision, while emotional scenes are rendered with a soft touch that enhances the emotional stakes.

    It's world building is phenomenal. One of a kind anime. The show excels in action and spectacle but struggles to deliver emotionally impactful moments. The stakes within the game are high, but the emotional stakes in the real world feel somewhat superficial. The connection between the characters' in-game and real-world experiences could be explored more deeply to make their struggles feel more grounded and relatable.
    5JonyVeana

    Didn't undertand

    Do know why have positive reviews to be honest, its a pretty average and mediocre anime with above average animation, there is no real danger like solo leveling, there is no drama not complicated stuff, nor romance, not funny stuff it just a very ok anime virtual reality game with a vey forgettable plot and characters, anime fans need to be more demanding and ask for better stuff, this is not good, and they are giving good reviews only because of the pressure other otakus are putting in webs like my animelist, and that's just sad af to be honest, that's not good and we need to do better than that ok.
    8talking_about_movies

    Intriguing and Exciting

    "Listen, do you want to know the truth about this world?"

    Shangri-La Frontier is a very entertaining anime. In terms of entertainment alone, this would be my pick of the season. It's about a very imaginative, grand and subtly mysterious video game. It's the kind of video game that you'll love to play yourself, because it's just that cool.

    There's a lot to like about SLF. First of all, let's get to our protagonist - Sunraku. I thought he was a great protagonist and he was somewhat inspiring and I'll tell you why. He sets very high standards for himself. He never shied away from a challenge. He wouldn't forgive himself if he did.

    Next, we have world-building. And that's one of the main reasons why SLF is so entertaining. The world of this game is vast and full of surprises, which is perfect for an entertaining story. I loved seeing Sunraku figure this game out as an experienced gamer. The side characters are also very likeable. Pencilgon and Emul in particular were my favourites. There was also that little mystery about how good the AI of the game is because you could hardly distinguish an NPC from a player if you compared their behaviour. There were many of these little mysteries surrounding this game and I'd love to see where this story goes.

    The one thing about this anime that surprised everyone, was the technical aspect. Studio C2C has made okay-ish animes before. But SLF right here is their big break. The animation might not be consistent, but it's absolutely brilliant in the important scenes. And I think that's perfectly fine. The Wethermon fight scene was jaw-dropping in terms of visuals. The soundtrack too was very entertaining throughout the anime.

    Overall I had a lot of fun with SLF and I can't wait for season 2!!!! I can't believe we'll get about 50 episodes in just 1.5 years. Thank you C2C! I'd definitely recommend watching this anime if you haven't.
    9jochang-30856

    I've no idea why this show isn't more popular or rated higher. It's excellent.

    Wasting time watching a new series just to find out it's terrible is the worst, so when Shangri-La Frontier popped up as an option I very nearly skipped it. No one talks about this show. There's no buzz or hype that I've seen whatsoever, and given how much mediocre anime there is out there at a glance this seemed more of the same. It isn't. It's actually quite good. I'd go so far as to say it's the best 'full-dive' online game anime I've ever seen, easily on par / surpassing bigger titles such as Log Horizon, Overlord, SAO, and Accel World.

    The creators are obviously mmo gamers themselves. You can see this in showcased mechanics, message board behavior from the community, or hilarious moments set-up for maximum, social awkwardness. While you don't need to be a gamer to enjoy it (they provide charming, pop-up explanations for the uninitiated), it's made for people who are. Story itself is well told. Pacing in particular. A surprising amount of attention given to specific events makes you excited for what comes next. They could have cut out entire episodes for the sake of time or additional work involved but didn't. It's deliberate considering the context, and far better for it. Clearly there's real vision for the overall story being told and no shortcuts are being taken here.

    SLF isn't an isekai. There are no life-threatening stakes involved, no one is trapped, and there are zero irl concerns worth mentioning of any kind. This is also a comedy first and foremost. It's deliberately dumb at certain points, and funny in the best way. SLF knows exactly what it is and pulls it off perfectly.

    I really enjoyed this show. If any of the above sounds appealing, you will, too.
    6fh147

    The trash man

    I think this anime biggest plus is the main character he is so fun seeing him yelling about I am the master of trash games I can beat this new good game. Is fun seeing all of the different ways. He has to do it because he's under levelness and his curse. It's what I am about. I think that is the funniest part and god I love the rabbit. She is god damn cute. I want her in every single frame.

    I think the plot is fine. It is entertaining the character is very cheeky. So it is fun to listen them talk to each other and it has the right bro feeling to it. It's just that it's not really too much to the anime. It is what it is and what it is. Just a good fun time but nothing more nothing against it but that's just it what it is.

    The fight scenes are good and it is very detaining to see him figure them out and how to do it by using his trash gamer skills. It's just that it can get too long in the tooth. It's one of the fights. I'm mostly thinking about ways. Just feels like it takes way too long but most of them are very fun because they only take one episode any short and good though out.

    But the problem I have with the show is I'm trying to think about it and most of it is already gone. It is mostly it is for in the moment I enjoy it but it's gone I have watched all of the First season and I'm always forgetting most of it. It's just a fun forget about show and that's okay.

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    • Trivia
      Katarina also wrote an additional novel series in Weekly Shônen Magazine. The series follows the heroine Saiga 0, who is the top player of "Shangri-La Frontier."
    • Soundtracks
      BROKEN GAMES
      [Opening Theme]

      Music by Maquma (as MAQUMA), (sic)boy (as JACK)

      Arranged by Honnwaka88 (as HONNWAKA88)

      Lyrics by Maquma (as MAQUMA), (sic)boy (as JACK)

      Rap Vocals by (sic)boy (as JACK)

      Drums by Pierre Nakano (as KAMATA)

      Guitar by Ivan Kwong (as GAVI)

      Bass by Honnwaka88 (as HONNWAKA88)

      Performed by FZMZ

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 2023 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Bilibili TV
      • Crunchyroll
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Shangri-La Frontier: Crappy Game Hunter Challenges God-Tier Game
    • Production companies
      • C2C
      • Kodansha
      • Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS)
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      25 minutes
    • Color
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