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The Best Episodes of Shangri-La Frontier Season 1

Every episode of Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shangri-La Frontier Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 18 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)
    8.2/10(869 votes)

    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 17 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (3)
    8.1/10(573 votes)

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

    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 16 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (2)
    7.9/10(483 votes)

    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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  5. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 3 - Black Wolf Nightslayer
    7.8/10(577 votes)

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

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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 2 - A Peculiar One
    7.6/10(566 votes)

    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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  14. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 6 - The Writing Tool Knight-Queen
    7.6/10(482 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Takaaki Nagano
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 15 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (1)
    7.6/10(468 votes)

    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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  16. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 19 - The World Progresses, the Heroes Are Revealed
    7.6/10(447 votes)

    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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  17. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 1 - What Do You Play Games For?
    7.5/10(633 votes)

    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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  18. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 5 - Lo, Thou Art Assailed on All Sides
    7.5/10(496 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Yoshitaka Nagaoka
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 8 - The 300-Limit Pandemonium
    7.5/10(459 votes)

    S1:E8

    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?!

    Director:Akihiko Ota
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 11 - The Glimmer of Truth
    7.5/10(480 votes)

    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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  21. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 4 - A Trash Game Realignment of Elevated Tastes
    7.3/10(520 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Yusuke Morita
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 Episode 7 - Remnant of the Divinity: The Aberrant Loser
    7.3/10(464 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Yusuke Morita
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)" is the best rated episode of "Shangri-La Frontier" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 869 votes. Directed by Hironori Tanaka and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/11/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Putting Feelings Into a Moment (3)".