Shangri-La Frontier

Name: Shangri-La Frontier
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Released: 2023-10-01
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Yuma Uchida, Azumi Waki, Yoko Hikasa, Makoto Koichi, Rina Hidaka

RETURNING1 Season50 Episodes★ 8.1

Shangri-La Frontier is a sci-fi and fantasy series on MBS that premiered in 2023, with 1 season and 50 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 1 Episode 51, airs on Jan 10, 2027.

Never miss an episode of Shangri-La Frontier

Get an email the moment a new episode airs — plus alerts if it's renewed or canceled.

NetworkMBS

First AiredOct 1, 2023

Last AiredMar 30, 2025

GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Animation

Original Titleシャングリラ・フロンティア

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionC2C, MBS, Emotional Pictures

Rakuro Hizutome only cares about one thing: beating crappy VR games. He devotes his entire life to these buggy games and could clear them all in his sleep. One day, he decides to challenge himself and play a popular god-tier game called Shangri-La Frontier. But he quickly learns just how difficult it is. Will his expert skills be enough to uncover its hidden secrets?

NEXT EPISODE

S1 E51Episode 51Jan 10, 202774d

WHERE TO WATCH

Some links may earn us a commission. Data via JustWatch / TMDB

Cast

Yuma Uchida

Sunraku / Rakuro Hizutome (voice)

Azumi Waki

Psyger-0 / Rei Saiga (voice)

Yoko Hikasa

Arthur Pencilgon / Towa Amane (voice)

Makoto Koichi

OiKatzo / Kei Uomi (voice)

Rina Hidaka

Emul (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Weissasche (voice)

Seiichiro Yamashita

Orcelott (voice)

Yumiri Hanamori

Momo Saiga (voice)

Sayaka Senbongi

Animalia (voice)

Umeka Shoji

Mana Iwamaki (voice)

Asaki Yuikawa

Rumi Hizutome (voice)

Satomi Sato

Eika Hizutome (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 51 episodes

0% complete

E1What Do You Play Games For?

Oct 1, 202325m★ 7.3

What makes you game? For every 100 amazing games, there are a thousand that are not good. 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!

E2A Peculiar One

Oct 8, 202325m★ 7.3

Rakuro fights the Ravenous Python, arrives in the game's second town, and explores its weapons crafting system before venturing out at night.

E3Black Wolf Nightslayer

Oct 15, 202325m★ 7.4

The battle with Lycagon the Nightslayer leaves Sunraku in an unexpected situation. Soon after, he's barreling down the rabbit hole to a new adventure!

E4A Trash Game Realignment of Elevated Tastes

Oct 22, 202323m★ 7.1

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.

E5Lo, Thou Art Assailed on All Sides

Oct 29, 202326m★ 7.1

On their way to Thirdrema, Sunraku an Emul encounter the area boss Mud Digger in the middle of a swamp which greatly reduces their movement. Being at a disadvantage Sunraku needs figure out how his newly evolved skills work so he can take Mud Digger down.

E6The Writing Tool Knight-Queen

Nov 5, 202325m★ 7.2

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.

E7Remnant of the Divinity: The Aberrant Loser

Nov 12, 202323m★ 6.8

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.

E8The 300-Limit Pandemonium

Nov 19, 202323m★ 6.6

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?!

E9A Dazzling Sea of Trees

Nov 26, 202323m★ 7.1

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!

E10Let's Go Tomb Raiding!!

Dec 3, 202323m★ 6.4

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.

E11The Glimmer of Truth

Dec 10, 202325m★ 8.0

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.

E12Regrets Always Lie in the Past

Dec 17, 202323m★ 7.6

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.

E13Only Resentments About the End of Life Remain

Dec 24, 202323m★ 7.3

Pencilgon, Sunraku, and Oikatzo make their way to find the NPC Setsuna of Bygone Days, Wethermon's former lover. She presents to them the Unique Scenario "From the Living World, With Love" which they accept.

E14Squish

Jan 7, 202423m★ 7.3

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.

E15Putting Feelings Into a Moment (1)

Jan 21, 202424m★ 7.5

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.

E16Putting Feelings Into a Moment (2)

Jan 28, 202426m★ 7.5

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".

E17Putting Feelings Into a Moment (3)

Feb 4, 202426m★ 7.9

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.

E18Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)

Feb 11, 202425m★ 8.4

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.

E19The World Progresses, the Heroes Are Revealed

Feb 18, 202426m★ 7.6

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...

E20Current Situations and Next Steps

Feb 25, 202425m★ 7.0

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.

E21Errands, Cultivation, and Game Progress

Mar 3, 202423m★ 7.0

"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."

E22The Walking Air Purifier

Mar 10, 202425m★ 7.3

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.

E23Bird and Rabbits VS Chorus of Skeletons

Mar 17, 202423m★ 6.8

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.

E24Rare Items, Worth More than Life Itself

Mar 24, 202426m★ 6.8

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...

E25Those Who Illuminate the World's Darkness

Mar 31, 202425m★ 7.2

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.

E26Half-Naked Birdman and the Gang in Golem Paradise

Oct 13, 202423m★ 7.3

To turn Beelac into an ancestral craftswoman and to get the futuristic toys in Inventoria up and running, Sunraku needs a magic control unit.

E27The Uncompromising Gatekeeper

Oct 20, 202423m★ 7.3

Sunraku and his pals make it into the Divinity-era workshop and retrieve the magic operations unit, but Pencilgon and Oikatzo have a score to settle with him before the quest proceeds any further.

E28Accelerating Meetings, Surging Desire, and the Start of Various Threads

Oct 27, 202423m★ 7.3

It's time for Sunraku to face the music as Pencilgon and Oikatzo force him to come face to face with the various factions he's been ignoring.

E29When Humanity Dreams of the Impossible and Takes to the Skies

Nov 3, 202423m★ 7.0

Pencilgon makes a proposal to the other clans. Sunraku forwards his interests in Rabituza, and faces a setback in his farming of the Crystal Scorpions.

E30The Impetus of Hunger; the Persistence of Thirst

Nov 10, 202423m★ 7.3

Sunraku's attempts to farm the Crystal Scorpions for money are complicated when a giant gold scorpion enters the fray.

E31After the Fierce Battle, Despair

Nov 17, 202423m★ 7.0

In the midst of his god-like run, Sunraku faces a setback that sours him on Shangri-La Frontier, but his sister has some advice to turn things around.

E32The Wings in a Draw

Nov 24, 202423m★ 7.0

In Nephilim Hollow, Rust is slavering for a rematch with Sunraku, but Sunraku himself isn't in top fighting form after three months away from the game.

E33The Lion Catches a Rabbit with Its Full Strength; the Crab Catches a Phoenix with a Pizza Cutter

Dec 1, 202423m★ 7.0

The battle of Crimson Twinewing vs. Fiddler Crab reaches its climax, and Sunraku decides what to do next.

E34Run, Fueled by Impatience

Dec 8, 202423m★ 7.0

Back in Shangri-La Frontier, Sunraku needs to speed through the game to make his appointment with Mold and Rust. To make it in time, though, he'll have to ask a certain someone for aid.

E35Track It Like a Bloodhound

Dec 15, 202423m★ 7.7

Sunraku meets up with Psyger-0 to take on the Lightless Barrens, but can't get his head around his new companion's strange behavior.

E36Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (1)

Dec 22, 202423m★ 7.7

SF-Zoo shows shocking resilience in the face of the strongest foe they've ever faced, and Sunraku, paired with Psyger-0, must decide how to approach the task.

E37Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (2)

Dec 29, 202423m★ 7.3

Sunraku and Psyger-0 engage Lycagon the Nightslayer, but Sunraku realizes that the assumptions he's made about the Colossus's patterns may not necessarily hold up.

E38Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (3)

Jan 5, 202523m★ 7.7

The battle between Sunraku, Psyger-0, and Lycagon continues! But just as the Colossus seems poised to dominate, a new ally joins the fray.

E39Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (4)

Jan 12, 202523m★ 8.0

Psyger-0's Ultimate is almost ready for release, but first Rei must recite a long incantation. The rest of the team must cover Lycagon in the meantime, with Sunraku revealing the Gilta Brill's own ultimate attack as well.

E40Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (5)

Jan 19, 202523m★ 7.3

Sunraku receives the consequences of his defeat of Lycagon's shade, and as the group moves on to Fifticia to meet with Rust and Mold, another new twist awaits him.

E41What Do You Play Games For? Their Answers

Jan 26, 202523m★ 7.0

Katzo and Pencilgon reaffirm their motives moving forward, and the defeat of Lycagon's shade has repercussions for the devs.

E42A Straight Flush Mixed with Jokers

Feb 2, 202523m★ 7.3

Sunraku gets an intriguing offer from Kei, then meets up with Rust and Mold to pursue the Ctarnidd quest.

E43The Crimson Whale Meets the Monster Fish

Feb 9, 202523m★ 7.3

Sunraku and his new crew set out on the high seas to confront Ctarnidd and the Disciples of the Abyss.

E44Revive, Broken City, Your Peace at an End

Feb 16, 202523m★ 7.0

Sunraku and his new party fight on the ghost ship and unlock the next stage of the Ctarnidd quest: an underwater city!

E45Time to Fillet a Dragon Fish

Feb 23, 202523m

Sunraku's plan to reunite his party ends with him fighting an overpowered dragon eel.

E46Venturing Wolves Then from the Seas to the Skyscrapers

Mar 2, 202523m

Sunraku joins his teammates at the GGC where he learns more about the favor Katzo needs.

E47The Light Blazes Brightly, But for Just an Instant

Mar 9, 202523m★ 7.7

The miraculous light bursts forth in glory for a moment.

E48Malice at 100 Meters Per Second

Mar 16, 202526m★ 7.7

Rakuro should be training for his tournament match, but finds himself succumbing to the call of SLF.

E49Great King of the Deep, I Humbly Seek to Crush You

Mar 23, 202523m★ 7.7

Sunraku's diversion back to SLF continues with a hair-raising battle against Atlanticus Lepnorca.

E50The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis

Mar 30, 202523m★ 7.7

Nitro Squad prepares for the exhibition match, but disaster threatens Kei's rematch with Sylvia.

E51

E51Episode 51UPCOMING

Jan 10, 2027

About Shangri-La Frontier

Shangri-La Frontier is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, comedy, animation series on MBS. The show first aired on Oct 1, 2023 and currently has 1 season and 50 episodes. Shangri-La Frontier is currently airing; the next episode airs on Jan 10, 2027. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 263 votes. The cast includes Yuma Uchida, Azumi Waki, Yoko Hikasa, Makoto Koichi, Rina Hidaka.