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The Best Episodes of Shangri-La Frontier

Every episode of Shangri-La Frontier ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Shangri-La Frontier!

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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

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    Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 18 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Hironori Tanaka
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 11 - The Glimmer of Truth
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The Glimmer of Truth

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Teppei Takeya
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 39 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (4)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (4)

    S1:E39

    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.

    Director:Hiro Ohki
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 17 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (3)
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (3)

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Kenichi Domon
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 1 - What Do You Play Games For?
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #5 - What Do You Play Games For?

    S1:E1

    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!

    Director:Hiro Ohki
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  6. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 35 - Track It Like a Bloodhound
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Track It Like a Bloodhound

    S1:E35

    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.

    Director:山本英
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 36 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (1)
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (1)

    S1:E36

    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.

    Director:Masahiko Suzuki
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 38 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (3)
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (3)

    S1:E38

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

    Director:Daisuke Chiba
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 47 - The Light Blazes Brightly, But for Just an Instant
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Light Blazes Brightly, But for Just an Instant

    S1:E47

    The miraculous light bursts forth in glory for a moment.

    Director:Hiro Ohki
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 48 - Malice at 100 Meters Per Second
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Malice at 100 Meters Per Second

    S1:E48

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

    Directors:山本英, 曾颖芝
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 49 - Great King of the Deep, I Humbly Seek to Crush You
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Great King of the Deep, I Humbly Seek to Crush You

    S1:E49

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

    Director:Michita Shiraishi
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 50 - The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis

    S1:E50

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

    Directors:Takuya Nosaka, Daisuke Chiba
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 12 - Regrets Always Lie in the Past
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Regrets Always Lie in the Past

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Kenta Kushiya
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 19 - The World Progresses, the Heroes Are Revealed
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The World Progresses, the Heroes Are Revealed

    S1:E19

    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...

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 3 - Black Wolf Nightslayer
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Black Wolf Nightslayer

    S1:E3

    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!

    Director:Hiro Ohki
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 15 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (1)
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (1)

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Masakazu Yoshimoto
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 16 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (2)
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (2)

    S1:E16

    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".

    Director:Hiroki Ikeshita
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 2 - A Peculiar One
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #18 - A Peculiar One

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Hiroyuki Morita
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  19. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 13 - Only Resentments About the End of Life Remain
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Only Resentments About the End of Life Remain

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Hiro Ohki
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 14 - Squish
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Squish

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Yuuma Imura
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 22 - The Walking Air Purifier
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #21 - The Walking Air Purifier

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Hiro Ohki
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 26 - Half-Naked Birdman and the Gang in Golem Paradise
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Half-Naked Birdman and the Gang in Golem Paradise

    S1:E26

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

    Director:Hiro Ohki
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  23. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 27 - The Uncompromising Gatekeeper
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The Uncompromising Gatekeeper

    S1:E27

    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.

    Director:Masahiko Suzuki
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 28 - Accelerating Meetings, Surging Desire, and the Start of Various Threads
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Accelerating Meetings, Surging Desire, and the Start of Various Threads

    S1:E28

    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.

    Director:山本英
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 30 - The Impetus of Hunger; the Persistence of Thirst
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - The Impetus of Hunger; the Persistence of Thirst

    S1:E30

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

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)" is the best rated episode of "Shangri-La Frontier". It scored 8.4/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Hironori Tanaka and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/11/2024. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Glimmer of Truth".