FINISHED
Shangri-La Frontier
25 Episodes
26 min each
FALL 2023
Synopsis
"When was the last time I played a game that wasn't crap?" This is a world in the near future where games that use display screens are classified as retro. Anything that can't keep up with state-of-the-art VR technology is called a "crap game," and you see a large number of crap games coming out. Those who devote their lives to clearing these games are called "crap-game hunters," and Rakuro Hizutome is one of them. The game he's chosen to tackle next is Shangri-La Frontier, a "god-tier game" that has a total of thirty million players. Online friends... An expansive world... Encounters with rivals... These are changing Rakuro and all the other players' fates! The best game adventure tale by the strongest "crap game" player begins now!
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Format
Unknown
Episodes
25
Per Episode
26 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
26 / 25 Episodes
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Episode 1
What Do You Play Games For?
What makes you game? For every 100 amazing games, there are a thousand that are pure crap. This is the story of Rakuro Hizutome, a man who loves, and is loved by, crappy video games, and his journey in the world of Shangri-La Frontier, one of the greatest video games of all time. The ultimate "Game x Fantasy" story, about a "crappy game hunter" who challenges one of the greatest games ever made!
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Episode 2
A Peculiar One
Rakuro fights the Ravenous Python, arrives in the game's second town, and explores its weapons crafting system before venturing out at night.
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Episode 3
Black Wolf Nightslayer
Sunraku was struggling against Redcap Goblins when one of the Seven Collosi, Lycagon the Nightslayer, appeared before him. It has been a year since the game was released, and over thirty million players, but nobody has ever defeated this Unique Monster. Sunraku counters the deadly attacks from such a powerful enemy, but he cannot make up for the overwhelming difference in ability between them...
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Episode 4
A Trash Game Realignment of Elevated Tastes
Sunraku agrees to train under Vysache and he's saddled with the Vorpal Soul Collar which decreases his EXP gain but increases stat point rewards upon leveling up. Afterward Emul offers to join Sunraku's party and they set off for Thirdrema.
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Episode 5
Lo, Thou Art Assailed on All Sides
Sunraku and Emul face off against the zone boss Mud Dig, but with the mud hampering their movements, the battle promises to be closer than expected... Once they arrive at Thirdrema, Sunraku discovers that he is the unwilling target of all the rumours.
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Episode 6
The Writing Tool Knight Queen
Sunraku encounters Arthur Pencilgon, whom he knows as Pencil Knight from another game called "Unite Rounds". She brings with her a message that he either publish what he knows about the unique scenario or wear a target on his back.
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Episode 7
Remnant of the Divinity: The Aberrant Loser
Sunraku manages to stave off his attackers and reach Thirdrema, where he and Emul then travel back to Rabituza. Emul then takes Sunraku to the Vorpal Colosseum where he's pitted against 10 opponents to further his training.
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Episode 8
The 300-Limit Pandemonium
The 10th opponent in the Rabituza arena is the Aberrant Woodmage, a powerful foe combining fast attacks with magic. Underleveled and understatted, Sunraku only needs to survive five minutes to win... but can he make it happen?!
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Episode 9
A Dazzling Sea of Trees
Sunraku has to make it out of town so he can move on to the Prismatic Forest Grotto, but Ashura Kai and Psyger-0 stand in his way. Once he reaches the grotto itself, a dazzling array of sights await him!
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Episode 10
Let's Go Tomb Raiding!!
Sunraku continues his way through the Prismatic Forest Grotto where he encounters the area boss Clown Spider. He tells Emul to stay back as he wants to solo it first try with a no-hit run.
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Episode 11
The Glimmer of Truth
Sunraku speaks with Vysache about their plans to defeat Wethermon the Tombguard. After their discussion Vysache decides to help Sunraku in his endeavor by ascending his weapons.
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Episode 12
Regrets Always Lie in the Past
Pencilgon sends Sunraku and Oikatzo to the Iron Ruins of the Divinity to grind their levels to at least level 50. While there they encounter the Lifestide Lake Serpent monster.
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Episode 13
Only Resentments About the End of Life Remain
Pencilgon guides Sunraku, Katzo, and Emul to a secret area of the Multicolored Welt and introduces them to Setsuna, an NPC closely related to the unique monster Wethermon. Back in the real world, Rakurô shares a meal with his family members.
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Episode 14
Smush
Sunraku has encountered a new player named Dragonfly in "BERP". The two engage in a series of matches with bug exploits allowed. Afterwards Sunrakru heads to Rabituza to link his skills at the Skill Garden.
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Episode 15
All Emotions In The Moment (Part 1)
On the night of the new moon, the members of Ashura Kai are ambushed by a group of allied clans including Psyger-0. Meanwhile, Sunraku, Oikatzo, and Pencilgon confront Wethermon the Tombguard at the Hidden Garden.
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Episode 16
All Emotions In The Moment (Part 2)
Sunraku and the others are engaged in a battle against Wethermon the Tombguard, and making full use of resurrection items. Ten minutes have passed since the battle began and Wethermon summons his tactical mount "Kirin".
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Episode 17
All Emotions In The Moment (Part 3)
The battle with Wethermon the Tombguard moves to its next phase. Pencilgon and Oikatzo, exploiting rare items, focus on Kirin who has transformed into a suit of armor. Meanwhile Sunraku goes on the offensive to defeat Wethermon before he crumbles away.
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Episode 18
All Emotions In The Moment (Part 4)
Items are depleted, weapons and gear are on the verge of breaking, and Wethermon continues his Clear Sky Conquest barrage on Sunraku while Pencilgon and Oikatzo continue their efforts to dismantle Kirin Armor. Sunraku goes all-in to finish the fight.
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Episode 19
A World Progressed, A Hero Revealed
Wethermon falls into a slumber and Setsuna of Bygone Days leaves behind a hint that will lead to the truth about SLF. Wethermon's subjugation is reported to all players in game. Now, standing before the battle-weary trio are angry members of Ashura Kai...
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Episode 20
Current Situations and Next Steps
Utopia, SLF's development company, is in a tizzy over the defeat of Wethermon the Tombguard. Sunraku is excited to kick off his bonus unique scenario Vorpal Epic. He then decides to check out the loot he received from defeating Wethermon.
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Episode 21
Fetching, Raising, Conquering
"Unique monsters make money" Pencilgon suggests forming a clan with Sunraku and Oikatzo. After temporarily splitting, Sunraku returns to the Palace of Rabituza with the Non-Standard Ether Reactor he received from Oikatzo and comes up with a great idea.
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Episode 22
The Walking Air Purifier
Bilac accepts Sanraku's proposal and they head to the Canyon of Ancient Souls to obtain the magic operations unit necessary for becoming an Ancient Craftsman. Lycagon's Mark causes weak monsters to flee, then they encounter the rare Dullahan General.
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Episode 23
Bird with Rabbits vs. Skeletal Choir
Sunraku, Emul, and Bilac face off against the area boss the Humming Lich in the Canyon of Ancient Souls. Struggling to inflict damage, Bilac rushes to rework the Dullahan General's Decapitator into a holy-attribute weapon.
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Episode 24
Rare Items, Worth More Than Life Itself
Sunraku returns to the Canyon Ancient Souls, where he encounters a swarm of Crystal Scorpions that are over level 100. Struggling to acquire the rare materials he seeks, Sunraku watches the scorpions' movements and comes up with a secret plan...
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Episode 25
Those Who Illuminate The World's Darkness
Bilac finds jewelry among Sunraku's loot. In order to show them to a jeweler, she introduces Sunraku to Aramiys, the swordsman of Cazzeria, and vice captain of the Musketeers in Boots. Later they head to Eighthold where they encounter the Professor.
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Episode 26
Episode 26
Characters
Voice Actors
Yuuma Uchida (japanese)
Rakurou Hizutome
Main
Voice Actors
Azumi Waki (japanese)
Rei Saiga
Supporting
Voice Actors
Youko Hikasa (japanese)
Towa Amane
Supporting
Voice Actors
Makoto Koichi (japanese)
Kei Uomi
Supporting
Voice Actors
Rina Hidaka (japanese)
Emul
Supporting
Voice Actors
Akio Ootsuka (japanese)
Vysache
Supporting
Staff
Ryousuke Fuji
Original Creator
Katarina
Original Creator
Toshiyuki Kubooka
Director
Hironori Ikeshita
Assistant Director
Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Series Composition
Satoshi Sakai
Action Director
Comments
Information
Aired
Sep 30, 2023
to Mar 30, 2024
Season
FALL 2023
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
C2C
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