Shangri-La Frontier has pleasantly surprised anime fans this season, thanks to C2C Studio's outstanding work on Sunraku's journey through the virtual reality world. Viewers have been captivated by the stunning visuals, intense action scenes, intricate world-building, and compelling characters like Sunraku, Emul, and Arthur Pencilgon.
In episode 9 of the series, it was revealed that Shangri-La Frontier will be returning for another season. Additionally, C2C has released a trailer for the upcoming Tombguard arc, giving a sneak peek at new characters such as Kei Uomi and Wezaemon the Tombguard. The visual trailer features members of the main cast and hints at exciting developments to come.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Shangri-La Frontier.
Shangri-La Frontier reveals new trailer for the upcoming Tombguard arc
Exciting news from the Shangri-La Frontier social media team! They just dropped a sneak peek of the upcoming Tombguard arc, teased in episode 9 of the anime. Arthur Pencilgon, Sunraku's pal from other games and now a member of Ashura Kai, has a potential lead on the Hidden Field. This could spell a showdown with the formidable Wezaemon the Tombguard.
The trailer primarily features Arthur's monologue, but also reveals the first anime image of Wezaemon and the much-anticipated addition of Kei Uomi. Although anime-only viewers have yet to see his character in action, the fact that he appears in the openings, trailers, and visuals strongly suggests that he will make an appearance in the upcoming season.
In addition, the upcoming arc will provide Sunraku with a deeper understanding of the world he inhabits and the challenges he still faces in confronting The Seven Colossi.
The positive reception of the series thus far
Sunraku in battle (Image via C2C)
Shangri-La Frontier has surprised many this anime season, attracting viewers with its compelling adaptation of Katarina's web novel/manga series. Despite being from the lesser-known C2C studio, the animation, fight scenes, use of colors, and occasional 3D elements have been well-received.
The protagonist, Sunraku, has added to the appeal of the series with their determined and intelligent nature, and the expanding world has kept the story engaging. Sunraku's reliance on wit has been a strength of the anime, and the blend of action and humor has made it a standout surprise of the season in the anime industry.
Editor's P/S
Shangri-La Frontier has been a pleasant surprise this anime season. The story is engaging, the characters are well-developed, and the animation is top-notch. I'm excited to see what's next for Sunraku and his friends as they continue their journey through the virtual reality world of Shangri-La Frontier and explore the mysteries of the Tombguard arc.
I'm also curious to learn more about the new characters that were introduced in the trailer, such as Kei Uomi and Wezaemon the Tombguard. Overall, I'm very excited for the future of Shangri-La Frontier and can't wait to see what the next season brings.