Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su – Saishin Wa made Maruwakari! Chousoku Digest

Shangri-La Frontier: Get Yourselves Caught up With This Light-Speed Recap! / シャングリラ・フロンティア~クソゲーハンター、神ゲーに挑まんとす~ スペシャル特番〜最新話まで丸わかり!超速ダイジェスト〜 / Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su Recap
Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su – Saishin Wa made Maruwakari! Chousoku Digest
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen, Video Game
Themes: Video Game
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: C2C
Rating: 6.53 / 10
Rank: #7049
Popularity: #7918
Users Listed: 7,218
Users Scored: 3,227
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/01/2024
Aired: January 14, 2024 (Winter)
Type: Tv Special
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

In a near-future world defined by virtual reality, the lines between digital escapism and tangible existence blur. *Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter* follows a group of players navigating the complex social hierarchy within the popular online game, Shangri-La Frontier. The series centers on the struggles of individuals seeking purpose and recognition in this simulated realm, grappling with issues of identity and belonging.

The narrative explores the evolving dynamics between players – those striving for dominance, those seeking genuine connection, and those simply trying to survive the game's cutthroat environment. A blend of humor and poignant character moments unfolds as they pursue individual goals within a vast and ever-changing virtual landscape. The anime offers a thoughtful examination of online communities and the human desire for self-discovery in a digital age.

Characters:

  • Amane, Towa (Main) - Voice Actors: Roberts, Brianna, Hikasa, Youko
  • Emul (Main) - Voice Actors: Zhang, Molly, Hidaka, Rina
  • Hizutome, Rakurou (Main) - Voice Actors: Vale, Eric, Uchida, Yuuma
  • Uomi, Kei (Main) - Voice Actors: Karbowski, Brittney, Koichi, Makoto
  • Allinoille (Supporting)
  • Aritomo (Supporting)
  • Branch (Supporting)
  • Hakamori no Wethermon (Supporting)
  • Ketchum (Supporting)
  • Lass (Supporting)
  • Orcelott (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Strait, Sonny, Yamashita, Seiichirou
  • Remy (Supporting)
  • Saiga, Momo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Berry, Morgan, Hanamori, Yumiri
  • Saiga, Rei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Pettit, Corey, Waki, Azumi
  • Toukihi no Setsuna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shipman, Megan, Seto, Asami
  • Vysache (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Guerrero, Chris, Ootsuka, Akio

Staff:

  • Fuji, Ryousuke (Original Character Design)
  • Katarina (Original Creator)

Reviews:

  • User Eoussama (Score: 6/10):
    To be fair, I feel like it’s slightly not fair to the recap to be in the position it was, this comes right after episode 14 of the first season, episode 14.5 so to say, which just happens to be right before the gang takes on Wezaemon the Tombguard, arguably the highlight of the season, which in part makes the material covered by the recap the weaker portion of the season. Your basic introduction to the world of Shangri-La Frontier, important cast introductions, early-game quests, all that jazz. Under a certain perspective it’s a very reasonable chuck to recap, as a lot tend to happenspeeding through the early mid-game content, but that’s a disclaimer that needs to be given.nnI really appreciated the fourth-wall narration by the cast here and there, the pacing was kept consistent and the build up to the Wezaemon arc was definitely solid.nnOverall: 6/10.

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