No gamer would want to deal with faulty games full of glitches, but Shangri-La Frontier’s protagonist Rakuro is a madman who wants to ace them all.
You’d think he’s a trouble-seeking character due to this trait, but it’s the opposite. All he wants is to master every trashy game out there despite the glitches and bugs.
Katarina’s Shangri-La Frontier novel, a favorite of otaku gamers, is finally getting a TV anime next year, and the excitement is off the charts.
Set in a future where VR games made with world-class technology are the new norm, Rakuro holds the title of ‘trash game hunter.’ But soon suffers burnout and is introduced to the most popular ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ game.
The trailer starts with Rakuro lying down with a VR set and exploring the game’s world as his avatar Sunraku. It also teases various intense and thrilling battles featuring Sunraku and his friends in the world of Shangri-La.
In the end, we get a glimpse of possibly the series’ most stirring and action-packed fight between Suraku and a robotic samurai.
Moreover, a key visual revealed by the franchise features Sunraku covered in cuts and overlooking the game’s scenery with Emul by his side.
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# Shanflo will be made into a TV animation (broadcast in 2023) and a game, with a cumulative circulation of over 2.5 million.
An animated teaser visual depicting the magnificent world spreading in front of Sanraku is released https://shangrilafrontier.com
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There’s another fantastic piece of news for gamers who would do anything to experience the Shangri-La Frontier game for themselves. The franchise has revealed a game adaptation by Netmarble Nexus, with Netmarble in charge of publishing it.
Since all good anime needs a great cast, and here is the one for Shangri-La:
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Sunraku/Rakurō Hizutome | Yūma Uchida | Kyō Sōma (Fruits Basket) |
| Saiga 0/Rei Saiga | Azumi Waki | Nagisa Minase (Girlfriend, Girlfriend) |
| Arthur Pencilgon/Towa Amane | Yōko Hikasa | Tio Klarus (Arifureta) |
| Oicazzo/Kei Uomi | Makoto Koichi | Mao Tsukuda (Farewell, My Dear Cramer) |
| Emul | Rina Hidaka | Ren Yamai (Komi Can’t Communicate) |
| Viceash | Akio Ohtsuka | Skull Knight (Berserk) |
Here is a list of the amazing staff that will be working on the anime:
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Toshiyuki Kubooka | Harukana Receive |
| Script Writer | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | Black Clover |
| Character Designer | Ayumi Kurashima | DEVILMAN crybaby |
| Music Composer | monaca | Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- |
| Animation Studio | C2C | My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU |
My hopes are at an all-time high after looking at the cast and staff lineup. I have a good feeling about this anime.
About Shangri-La Frontier
Shangri-La Frontier is a web novel series written by Katarina and began serialization in May 2017. It was adapted into a manga in July 2020 with an anime and game adaptation planned for 2023.
Set in a future where high-tech VR games have become commonplace, Rakuro Hizutome has attained the title of ‘trash game hunter.’ Rakuro loves to master every faulty game out there but is soon introduced to the latest and popular game ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ and its secrets.
Source: Shangri-La Frontier Anime’s Official Website
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