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About Shangri-La Frontier

Shangri-La Frontier is a comedy and sci-fi & fantasy anime series that premiered on MBS on October 1, 2023. It has 1 season and 51 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 50 "The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis", aired on March 30, 2025. The next episode, Season 1 Episode 51, airs on Sunday, January 10, 2027.

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?

  • Comedy
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Animation
  • Action & Adventure

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Episodes

51 episodes · 1 season

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Season 1

2023 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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  1. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E50 still E50

    50. The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis

    Finale

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

  2. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E49 still E49

    49. Great King of the Deep, I Humbly Seek to Crush You

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

  3. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E48 still E48

    48. Malice at 100 Meters Per Second

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

  4. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E47 still E47

    47. The Light Blazes Brightly, But for Just an Instant

    The miraculous light bursts forth in glory for a moment.

  5. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E46 still E46

    46. Venturing Wolves Then from the Seas to the Skyscrapers

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

  6. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E45 still E45

    45. Time to Fillet a Dragon Fish

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

  7. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E44 still E44

    44. Revive, Broken City, Your Peace at an End

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

  8. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E43 still E43

    43. The Crimson Whale Meets the Monster Fish

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

  9. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E42 still E42

    42. A Straight Flush Mixed with Jokers

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

  10. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E41 still E41

    41. What Do You Play Games For? Their Answers

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

  11. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E40 still E40

    40. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (5)

    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.

  12. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E39 still E39

    39. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (4)

    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.

  13. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E38 still E38

    38. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (3)

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

  14. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E37 still E37

    37. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (2)

    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.

  15. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E36 still E36

    36. Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (1)

    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.

  16. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E35 still E35

    35. Track It Like a Bloodhound

    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.

  17. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E34 still E34

    34. Run, Fueled by Impatience

    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.

  18. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E33 still E33

    33. The Lion Catches a Rabbit with Its Full Strength; the Crab Catches a Phoenix with a Pizza Cutter

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

  19. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E32 still E32

    32. The Wings in a Draw

    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.

  20. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E31 still E31

    31. After the Fierce Battle, Despair

    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.

  21. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E30 still E30

    30. The Impetus of Hunger; the Persistence of Thirst

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

  22. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E29 still E29

    29. When Humanity Dreams of the Impossible and Takes to the Skies

    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.

  23. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E28 still E28

    28. Accelerating Meetings, Surging Desire, and the Start of Various Threads

    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.

  24. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E27 still E27

    27. The Uncompromising Gatekeeper

    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.

  25. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E26 still E26

    26. Half-Naked Birdman and the Gang in Golem Paradise

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

  26. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E25 still E25

    25. Those Who Illuminate the World's Darkness

    Mid-season finale

    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.

  27. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E24 still E24

    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...

  28. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E23 still E23

    23. Bird and Rabbits VS Chorus of Skeletons

    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.

  29. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E22 still E22

    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.

  30. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E21 still E21

    21. Errands, Cultivation, and Game Progress

    "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."

  31. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E20 still E20

    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.

  32. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E19 still E19

    19. The World Progresses, the Heroes Are 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...

  33. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E18 still E18

    18. Putting Feelings Into a Moment (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.

  34. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E17 still E17

    17. Putting Feelings Into a Moment (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.

  35. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E16 still E16

    16. Putting Feelings Into a Moment (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".

  36. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E15 still E15

    15. Putting Feelings Into a Moment (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.

  37. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E14 still E14

    14. Squish

    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.

  38. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E13 still E13

    13. Only Resentments About the End of Life Remain

    Mid-season finale

    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.

  39. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E12 still E12

    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.

  40. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E11 still E11

    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.

  41. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E10 still E10

    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.

  42. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E9 still E9

    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!

  43. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E8 still E8

    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?!

  44. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E7 still E7

    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.

  45. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E6 still E6

    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.

  46. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E5 still E5

    5. Lo, Thou Art Assailed on All Sides

    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.

  47. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E4 still E4

    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.

  48. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E3 still E3

    3. Black Wolf Nightslayer

    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!

  49. Shangri-La Frontier S1 E2 still E2

    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.

Cast & crew

  • Saho Shirasu

    Saho Shirasu

    Mia (voice)

  • Takuma Nagatsuka

    Takuma Nagatsuka

    Reiji (voice)

  • Futo Hamagami

    SF‐Zoo Man B (voice)

Shangri-La Frontier FAQ

When is the next episode of Shangri-La Frontier?

The next episode of Shangri-La Frontier, Season 1 Episode 51, airs on Sunday, January 10, 2027. Get the Streambay app to be notified the moment it's out.

When did the latest episode of Shangri-La Frontier come out?

The most recent episode of Shangri-La Frontier, Season 1 Episode 50 "The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis", aired on March 30, 2025.

How many seasons of Shangri-La Frontier are there?

Shangri-La Frontier has 1 season with 51 episodes in total.

When did Shangri-La Frontier first air?

Shangri-La Frontier first aired on MBS on October 1, 2023.

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