by Jeffrey Deyto
“Shangri-La Frontier” lands at a time when the isekai trope in manga and anime was already dominating in quantity. It is already within a wild forest of overpowered heroes that can easily solve problems of the world if not for the necessity of further publication. But what Shangri-La Frontier did to set itself apart was to go back to basics. Its protagonist is flawed and cursed at level one, and is only armed with a lot of guts.
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Set in a near future where full-dive VR is a dominant form of gaming, a niche of players becomes obsessed with completing glitchy, low-quality “trash games.” Among these players is Rakuro, known online as Sunraku. Burned out from a recent trash game, Rakuro is convinced by a local shop owner to try the popular and glitch-free VR game,...
“Shangri-La Frontier” lands at a time when the isekai trope in manga and anime was already dominating in quantity. It is already within a wild forest of overpowered heroes that can easily solve problems of the world if not for the necessity of further publication. But what Shangri-La Frontier did to set itself apart was to go back to basics. Its protagonist is flawed and cursed at level one, and is only armed with a lot of guts.
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Set in a near future where full-dive VR is a dominant form of gaming, a niche of players becomes obsessed with completing glitchy, low-quality “trash games.” Among these players is Rakuro, known online as Sunraku. Burned out from a recent trash game, Rakuro is convinced by a local shop owner to try the popular and glitch-free VR game,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
The official website of Kodansha unveiled the winners of its 48th annual manga award on May 14, 2024.
The selection committee, comprised of notable figures from the manga industry, including Natsumi Ando, Tsunami Umino, Etsuji Ogawa, Koji Kumeta, Kaoru Hayamine, Norifusa Mita, and Makoto Yukimura.
Each winner will receive a certificate, a bronze statue, and a cash prize of one million yen.
Check out the winners in all the 3 categories, namely Shonen, Shojo and general category, below:
Best Shonen Manga
Winner: Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe’s Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
The nominees under this category were:
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Gachiakuta Tank Chair Daemons of the Shadow Realm Best Shojo Manga
Winner: Rumi Ichinohe’s I See Your Face, Turned Away
The nominees under this category were:
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Firefly Wedding A Sign of Affection General Category
Winner: Tsurumaikada’s Medalist
The nominees under this category were:...
The selection committee, comprised of notable figures from the manga industry, including Natsumi Ando, Tsunami Umino, Etsuji Ogawa, Koji Kumeta, Kaoru Hayamine, Norifusa Mita, and Makoto Yukimura.
Each winner will receive a certificate, a bronze statue, and a cash prize of one million yen.
Check out the winners in all the 3 categories, namely Shonen, Shojo and general category, below:
Best Shonen Manga
Winner: Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe’s Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
The nominees under this category were:
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Gachiakuta Tank Chair Daemons of the Shadow Realm Best Shojo Manga
Winner: Rumi Ichinohe’s I See Your Face, Turned Away
The nominees under this category were:
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Firefly Wedding A Sign of Affection General Category
Winner: Tsurumaikada’s Medalist
The nominees under this category were:...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Written by Katarina, the Shangri-La Frontier web novel series became a very big fantasy hit. The series has been adapted into a manga illustrated by Ryosuke Fuji, which has been published since 2020 and currently consists of 16 volumes; the original novel has been published since 2017. On October 1, 2023, the first 25-episode season of Shangri-La Frontier premiered in Japan and was a massive hit, which is why fans demanded more. Today, it has been confirmed that a second season is indeed in the works and that it will premiere in October 2024.
The series has been quite popular with fans of the fantasy genre and we can honestly say that the first season was a refreshing addition to the slate. The official synopsis of the series describes it as follows:
“When was the last time I played a game that wasn’t crap?” This is a world in the near future where games that...
The series has been quite popular with fans of the fantasy genre and we can honestly say that the first season was a refreshing addition to the slate. The official synopsis of the series describes it as follows:
“When was the last time I played a game that wasn’t crap?” This is a world in the near future where games that...
- 3/31/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Are you ready for New Game+? Because after today's Shangri-La Frontier anime finale aired in Japan, it was officially announced that a second season is in the works! Furthermore, the sequel will be another continuous two cours and will begin airing this October , with Crunchyroll confirmed to stream. Check out the rousing announcement video and visual below! Announcement Visual Cast members for two key characters introduced in the latest episode were also announced (character romanizations unconfirmed): Kyoju voiced by Joji Nakata (Nyanta in Log Horizon ) Aramis voiced by Hiromu Mineta (Yatora in Blue Period ) Kyoju Aramis Related: Solo Leveling Season 2 Officially Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Based on the manga by Ryosuke Fuji, Shangri-La Frontier is directed by Toshiyuki Kubooka ( Handyman Saitou in Another World ) at studio C2C, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ), character designs by Ayumi Kurashima ( Devilman Crybaby...
- 3/31/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Shangri-La Frontier , an ongoing TV anime based on the web novel series about players exploring a virtual reality Mmorpg, has revealed three new cast members and a new key visual for the next story arc (below). The new cast members include: Tsukuyo Tsukuri voiced by Ami Koshimizu (Navarre Polar in Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ) Tsukuyo Tsukuri character visual Ritsu Amachi voiced by Kaori Nazuka (Suirei in The Apothecary Diaries ) Ritsu Amachi character visual Sakai Tsukuyogi voiced by Kenji Nojima (Nobel in Technoroid Overmind ) Sakai Tsuyogi character visual The original Shangri-La Frontier web novel is written by Katarina, and an English language version of the manga adaptation with artwork by Ryosuke Fuji is also available from Kodansha USA. Toshiyuki Kubooka directs the Shangri-La Frontier TV anime at animation studio C2C. Shangri-La Fronter key visual Related: Shangri-La Frontier Reveals Anime Music Video for Fzmz's “Danger Danger” Crunchyroll describes the story of Shangri-La Frontier...
- 2/25/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Following the music video last week, the official YouTube channel for anisong singer ReoNa has also posted a special collaboration movie with the TV anime Shangri-La Frontier . The clip using various footage from the anime story features her ninth CD single song "Gajumaru: Heaven in the Rain," which has been used as the second cour ending theme for the anime. ReoNa x TV anime "Shangri-La Frontier" Special Collab Movie ReoNa "Gajumaru: Heaven in the Rain" music video Shangri-La Frontier TV anime 2nd cour creditless ending movie Related: ReoNa Releases Shangri-La Frontier Anime 2nd Cour Ending Theme Music Video The CD single of "Gajumaru: Heaven in the Rain" is set to release in Japan on February 28. First press limited edition jacket (CD + DVD edition) Time-limited production edition Regular edition The TV anime adaptation of Katarina's VR Mmorpg-themed web novel series Shangri-La Frontier premiered in Japan on October 1. Crunchyroll streams the...
- 2/20/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
The official YouTube channel for anisong singer ReoNa has started streaming a music video for her ninth CD single song "Gajumaru: Heaven in the Rain" to release in Japan on February 28. The dramatic ballad tune is now featured as the second cour ending theme for the TV anime Shangri-La Frontier , following the first cour's "Ace" by CHiCO . The lyrics of the song were written with the participation of ReoNa herself. "I was surprised when I heard about the offer because I had read the manga adaptation of Shangri-La Frontier , and at the same time, I wondered how I would be able to sing along with it," she said. "In a world where each person, even the NPCs, are unique and have their own stories to tell, I hope I can be close to their regrets and thoughts.... I also put such a wish into this song. I hope you will...
- 2/12/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Shangri-La Frontier , an ongoing TV anime based on the series of light novels about players enjoying a high quality Vrmmorpg experience, has published a credit-free version of the special ending sequence that coincides with the climax of the Wethermon the Tombguard story arc. The video (below) features ReoNa performing the song “Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~”. The original Shangri-La Frontier web novel is written by Katarina, and an English language version of the manga adaptation with artwork by Ryosuke Fuji is also available from Kodansha USA. Toshiyuki Kubooka directs the Shangri-La Frontier TV anime at animation studio C2C. Shangri-La Frontier key visual Related: Shangri-La Frontier Anime Unveils New Creditless Op / Ed Sequences Crunchyroll describes the story of Shangri-La Frontier : "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.
- 2/11/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Shangri-La Frontier , a currently broadcasting TV anime based on the light novel series of the same name, has published credit-free versions of the new opening and ending animation sequences (below) for its second cour. The opening sequence features Fzmz feat. icy performing the song “Danger Danger”, while the ending sequence features ReoNa performing the song “Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~”. The original Shangri-La Frontier web novel is written by Katarina, and an English language version of the manga adaptation with artwork by Ryosuke Fuji is also available from Kodansha USA. Toshiyuki Kubooka directs the Shangri-La Frontier TV anime at animation studio C2C. Shangri-La Frontier key visual Related: Shangri-La Frontier Anime VAs Yuma Uchida, Rina Hidaka Announce Marriage Crunchyroll describes the story of Shangri-La Frontier : "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.
- 1/7/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
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