Season 3 of the TV anime Shangri-La Frontier, based on the work of Katarina and Ryosuke Fuji, is set to premiere in January 2027. A teaser visual has already been revealed. As previously confirmed, Crunchyroll will stream the new season.
The first season aired from October 2023 to March 2024, followed by a second season that ran from October 2024 to March 2025.
Teaser Visual:
In addition, the franchise is expanding into gaming: its first-ever game adaptation, developed by Netmarble Nexus, is scheduled for release in 2026. A teaser website is now live, along with the latest promotional video.
Official Teaser:
STAFF:
Executive Director: Toshiyuki Kubooka
Director: Hiro Ohki
Series Composition & Screenplay: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Assistant Director: Naoki Kotani
Character Design & Chief Animation Supervisor: Ayumi Kurashima
Sub-Character Design: Riku Takizawa
Art Director: Chiho Wada
Music: Ryuichi Takada (MONACA), Keiichi Hirokawa (MONACA), Kuniyuki Takahashi (MONACA)
Animation Production: C2C
The original Shangri-La Frontier web novel is written by Katarina, and an English language version of the manga adaptation is also available from Kodansha USA. The anime is directed by Toshiyuki Kubooka at anime studio C2C.
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. Anything that can’t keep up with state-of-the-art VR technology is called a “crap game,” and you see a large number of crap games coming out. Those who devote their lives to clearing these games are called “crap-game hunters,” and Rakuro Hizutome is one of them. The game he’s chosen to tackle next is Shangri-La Frontier, a “god-tier game” that has a total of thirty million players. Online friends… An expansive world… Encounters with rivals… These are changing Rakuro and all the other players’ fates! The best game adventure tale by the strongest “crap game” player begins now!
Source: Shangri-La Frontier Official Website
© Katarina, Ryosuke Fuji, KODANSHA/ “Shangri-La Frontier” Production Committee, MBS
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