7.4/10236 votes#1 - What Do You Play Games For?
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2023
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
7.5/10213 votes#2 - A Peculiar One
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2023
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
7.7/10203 votes#3 - Black Wolf Nightslayer
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2023
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: N/A
7.2/10185 votes#4 - A Trash Game Realignment of Elevated Tastes
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10175 votes#5 - Lo, Thou Art Assailed on All Sides
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2023
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: N/A
7.5/10172 votes#6 - The Writing Tool Knight-Queen
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2023
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: N/A
7.1/10160 votes#7 - Remnant of the Divinity: The Aberrant Loser
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10156 votes#8 - The 300-Limit Pandemonium
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/10147 votes#9 - A Dazzling Sea of Trees
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2023
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!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10153 votes#10 - Let's Go Tomb Raiding!!
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2023
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10171 votes#11 - The Glimmer of Truth
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10144 votes#12 - Regrets Always Lie in the Past
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10144 votes#13 - Only Resentments About the End of Life Remain
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/10138 votes#14 - Squish
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/7/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10152 votes#15 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (1)
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/21/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10155 votes#16 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (2)
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/28/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10178 votes#17 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (3)
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/4/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10222 votes#18 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/11/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10138 votes#19 - The World Progresses, the Heroes Are Revealed
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/18/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10126 votes#20 - Current Situations and Next Steps
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/25/2024
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10120 votes#21 - Errands, Cultivation, and Game Progress
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/3/2024
"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."
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/10117 votes#22 - The Walking Air Purifier
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/10/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10115 votes#23 - Bird and Rabbits VS Chorus of Skeletons
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/17/2024
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10111 votes#24 - Rare Items, Worth More Than Life Itself
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/24/2024
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...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10120 votes#25 - Those Who Illuminate The World's Darkness
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/31/2024
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
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...
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"What Do You Play Games For?" is the best rated episode of "Shangri-La Frontier" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 236 votes. Directed by Hiro Ohki and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, it aired on 10/1/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Peculiar One".