Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su
English title: Shangri-La Frontier
Japanese title: 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～
Alternative titles: Shangri-La Frontier: Crappy Game Hunter Challenges God-Tier Game, Shanfro
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2024
Broadcast: Sundays at 17:00 (JST)
Duration: 25 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: C2C
Producers: Dentsu, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Kodansha, flying DOG, Sammy, Crunchyroll, Tencent Japan, Netmarble
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Themes: Video Game
Demographics: Shounen

High school student Rakurou Hizutome has a peculiar hobby of playing poorly made games—ones that are unbalanced or are filled with so many bugs that make them borderline unplayable. The few who share his hobby might recognize him by his in-game name, Sunraku. For his next game, Rakurou is recommended Shangri-La Frontier, a popular and well-received virtual reality game as a breather from the terrible games he has been playing recently.

Once he boots up the game, Rakurou decides to sell off most of his starting gear to gain extra money, leaving himself with only a pair of boxers, a bird mask, and some weapons. He is instantly hooked as he meticulously levels up his avatar. However, after encountering some intimidating monsters, he realizes that he may have underestimated the challenge that a mainstream game can offer. As Rakurou progresses, he must draw on all the skills he has perfected from his previous gaming experience. Before long, Sunraku's eccentric playstyle takes Shangri-La Frontier by storm.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su was released on Blu-ray and DVD in two volumes from March 27, 2024, to June 26, 2024.