Episode 3 of Shangri-La Frontier presents an intriguing challenge: to sustain the excitement and triumph of one of this season's most unexpectedly successful anime. The reality is, no one expected such a small-scale production from C2C to have such a positive impact from the very beginning. However, just like in the video games within this series, the key lies in maintaining a consistent level.
A prime example can be seen in episode 2, where Sunraku takes the lead by using poison and puts himself at the risk of losing valuable HPs. This provided a highly enjoyable experience, showcasing his tactical prowess.
Nevertheless, it is essential for Shangri-La Frontier episode 3 to not only sustain its current level of performance but also intriguingly progress the storyline. Please note that this article may include spoilers for the aforementioned episode.
Shangri-La Frontier episode 3 will release this upcoming Sunday
Release date and countdown
Shangri-La Frontier episode 3 will premiere on Sunday, October 15, at 5 pm JST. Just like the previous episodes, each one will follow the same release schedule. However, there is a possibility of future adjustments due to unforeseen circumstances like delays or production issues.
Here are the release dates in different time zones all over the world:
Central Standard Time: Sunday, October 15, 3 am
Pacific Standard Time: Monday, October 16, 1 am
British Summer Time: Monday, October 16, 1 am
Central European Summer Time: Monday, October 16, 12 am
Indian Standard Time: Sunday, October 15, 1 pm
Eastern Standard Time: Monday, October 16, 4 am
Australian Central Standard Time: Sunday, October 15, 5:30 pm
Philippine Standard Time: Sunday, October 15, 4 pm
Brazil Time: Sunday, October 15, 5:00 am
Streaming details
Don't miss out on episode 3 of Shangri-La Frontier if you're in Japan! Catch it on the MBS and TBS channels, the go-to platforms for anime enthusiasts in the Land of the Rising Sun.
When it comes to individuals residing outside of Japan, Crunchyroll is undoubtedly the ideal choice. As commonly acknowledged, this platform is widely acclaimed as the premier anime streaming service available and is remarkably user-friendly.
Previous episode recap
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The majority of the series' second episode was dedicated to highlighting Sunraku's ongoing challenges with the Shangri-La Frontier virtual reality.
In one scene, he gets poisoned and his health points begin to drop, prompting him to rush to the inn for recovery. This creates a humorous moment as he hilariously expresses his desire to "skip cutscenes". The series cleverly incorporates elements that parody various video game genres, and this particular episode pays homage to RPGs through the inclusion of HPs, poisoning, and the concept of inns.
It was a fun little episode where Sunraku managed to show some of his craft as he was able to come up with a way to get to an inn way faster.
What to expect
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Considering how the series has been doing thus far, Shangri-La Frontier episode 3 is going to continue that formula of action, comedy, and video game homages.
Particularly in the initial stages of the narrative, the anime will primarily delve into the elucidation of various facets of the Shangri-La Frontier universe, and explore how Sunraku, an unseasoned virtual reality gamer, must confront and adapt to these obstacles.