The anime “Shangri-La Frontier: Crappy Game Lover Challenges God-Tier Game” (Japanese title: Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su) is an exciting adventure series centered around the world of MMORPGs. It has garnered positive attention, achieving a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on IMDb and 8.4 out of 10 on KinoPoisk. The anime presents a captivating fantasy narrative with unique characters and an engaging storyline. It follows a protagonist who, despite his penchant for outdated and less popular games, decides to take on a highly acclaimed full-dive MMORPG.
The initial season aired until 2024, followed by the second season in spring 2025. At the end of March of this year, creators announced the production of a third season. Currently, a precise premiere date is yet to be announced. However, the release of the third season of “Shangri-La Frontier: Crappy Game Lover Challenges God-Tier Game” is projected for either 2026 or 2027.
The exact number of episodes for the upcoming season remains undisclosed. Nevertheless, it`s speculated that the third season will mirror its predecessors, consisting of approximately 25 episodes. Animation duties for the continuation will once again be undertaken by the Japanese studio C2C, recognized for its work on anime such as “Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy-” and “Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina”.
The plot revolves around Rakuro, the main character, who considers himself an aficionado of niche VR games. Having amassed a collection of buggy and low-quality games, he sets his sights on the widely praised MMORPG “Shangri-La Frontier,” which boasts overwhelmingly positive feedback. Surprisingly, Rakuro discovers that engaging with a top-tier game is considerably more enjoyable than he anticipated. Within this immersive MMORPG, he encounters challenging quests and numerous battles against formidable monsters.
The first two seasons of the anime have adapted slightly over half of the manga chapters that are currently available, with the manga still ongoing. This indicates that Studio C2C possesses sufficient source material to produce a third season, promising to showcase more thrilling adventures of Rakuro within the world of this leading MMORPG.
Finley Holt