Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Episode 1 Is HERE & Did Something Anime NEVER Do Anymore 🔥

[@AHBrandonReviews]

Shangri la's adaptation is running laps on everyone let's been honest here. See my full uncut live reactions to the episodes over on Patreon www.patreon.com/BrandonReviews

[@backyardr.c.6280]

Please pronounce golem correctly. It is not like the LotR character. It is Go-lem not gol-um. I'm sorry if this seems like a strange hill to die on, but it would mean a great deal if you looked up the pronunciation in a dictionary.

[@actionvids35]

The fact that we have Alternative SAO and Shangri la in the same anime season is awesome the peak gamer anime are back. They did 25 episodes and comeback with another 25 this is consistence and such rare site. The studio deseres a medal for their work and good break.

[@Timmycoo]

C2C is goated.

[@dripsoup6639]

Emul is so cute when she was mirroring Sunraku's weird mannerisms while on his shoulder.

[@chrismeandyou]

The cutest bunny in anime.

[@athrunzala6919]

Just like real life since the VA's are married

[@scale3673]

Arthur and Katzo pulling up like that had me dying. Immediate comeuppance. Sunraku forgot he ain't a solo player anymore. Wolfgang about to remind him why they are named after a pack 🤣😂

[@marcossanchez6474]

WAIT I FORGOT SEASON 2 WAS COMING OUT LETS GO PEAK IS BACK

[@actionvids35]

I don't care even if 80 years old and that will be the day that we will have a game like this in real life I will play it.

[@zam023]

If you watch hack// the movie, VR games are actually a way for senior citizens to escape and enjoy life, since they are already in most cases confined to their homes. It is funny how young people think that games are only for the young, when in-game, you can be of any age.

[@actionvids35]

@@zam023 it will be like that episode of futurama where elder people are but vr world 🤣

[@kenshin391]

The fact that we got another season this fast and it's another core 2 tell's me we're in for a real treat with this season. Episode was already 🔥

[@actionvids35]

Its funny that while Sunraku is busy to looking for ancient power source his teammates are tracking and wanto kill him for leaving them out this mission that could lead to great loot and not saying anything about it to them. I was expecting him to take one of those exploding golems and showing into a big guy. But then he used he sword that he got restored which also worked to crush the armour and Bilac crushing the cour. Good team up and and it workds to their playstyle

[@dezaknar0]

I have always admired C2Cs animation quality and the way colours pop ever since Tsukimitchi season 1 and they were able to step up with Shangri La Season 1. So happy to be back, love The Sword Master's ability, and seeing Bilac on the field, in action. I love how Pencilgon is angry with Sunraku for not informing her with what he is up to 😂. Kotomine Kirei's VA being the Professor still gets me and The Golem fight was awesome, skipped the OP cuz of spoilers so I need to listen to it if you are praising it this much. Can't wait for more, this season is so good.

[@yknr3771]

with how many loose ends they didn't tie up last season that needed reminded of, I was almost certain that most of the episode would be recap. so happy we got some real progression. the people who really care about remembering the loose ends will just rewatch season 1, so the quick flashes at the start being the only reminders was perfect.

[@djthomp]

Anyone complaining about one-time bosses being unrealistic for an MMO just doesn't know the history of real world MMOs. 20 years ago Everquest had the Waking the Sleeper event which was once per shard and that was it. Really good first episode, I excited to have SLF back.

[@coltonwilliams4153]

I remember hearing about that! It wasn’t even supposed to be beaten. The Sleeper was only beaten once! Every other time, the Sleeper beat all the players, and the world’s story mode progressed where nobody would have a chance to beat the Sleeper again. There was a whole bunch of drama on the last server with the Sleeper undisturbed that led to pretty much every player on the server being there to take it down. The Death of the Sleeper is considered one of the embarrassments of early gaming because the devs who made the Sleeper never made decent loot for it and had to scramble to fix it.

[@nisukenakasaki8968]

Shangri-La Frontier is back, better than ever!! Love how Sunraku, Emul, Amaris and Biluck fight those golems! Arthur and Oikatzo want to PK our boy for ignoring their messages 🤣 I hope he will survive and be able to exploring that underground factory! The Opening by LiSA was absolutely insane 🔥🔥 The ending was incredible as well 👌🏻

[@lionneko]

Boy pencilgon and oikatzo are really mad a sunraku for ignoring their messages

[@nisukenakasaki8968]

@@lionneko yes I know

[@vensengranville2272]

In pencilgons defense... sunraku walking around with 2 rabbits and a cat he really been holding out on info and they just beat wethormon together

[@coltonwilliams4153]

More importantly, Sunny-boy ignored their messages, and that just can’t be allowed to pass.

[@Darkfiro0]

Well for the Unique monster, Utopia (That's the game company) heavily monitored Unique Monsters when they are active to make sure no foul play is afoot. Like you can be cheap with the Uniques however your lootdrop will suffer for it. For example weathermon fight if Sunraku choose to ignore the parrying and just defeat the Unique which is very possible then he wouldn't get the Loot drops he got.

[@matt87eagle]

Shangri La Frontier is back and we get a new track from LiSA. Can’t get better than this

[@Jtr_ceral_killer]

the quality in animation still strong, the comedy and game mechanics were spot on. the OP and ED were wonderful. SLF Theater bringing the wingman vibes. sundays are packed.

[@ThomasHall-r5i]

The episode title was something like 'The Gang Fights a Bunch of Golems,' so are they going to do an 'It's Always Sunny in Philly' kind of thing in terms of the episode titles? The gang is a birdman, a rabbit who can use magic, another rabbit who's a blacksmith warrior, and a fencing cat. I guess Season 2 will be the anime version of that that takes place in a video game for the most part.

[@BROLY_32]

So glad to be back in Shangri-la. It still looks just as good, it was such a relief.

[@guala4964]

The crazy bird is back with a crazy studio to back it up and I am still little worried bcs I never heard about 2 back to back action cours that would be this consistent, but I have my hopes up and looking at 1st episode it didnt dissapoint.

[@mbleak3993]

I will laugh so hard if both of his friends get stomped by the cat and blacksmith before sun can stop them from 1 shot ko them lol. as a old school mmo player this anime is so fun to watch for the thought process behind the fights and strats. cant wait to see how the 2nd fight with werewolf goes down.

[@deandredukes95]

You know how long I’ve been waiting for this?

[@dezaknar0]

Wooimamabouttomakeanameformyselfhere

[@anormalguy8407]

6 months?

[@daniaalkhan4702]

My good men, weebs and Arthur simps WE ARE BACK

[@juanhaines7295]

I hope pencilgon doesn't turn traitor. They just made their guild. But the ending has me worried.

[@AHBrandonReviews]

that's what happens when you dont answer work emails

[@juanhaines7295]

Lmao

[@red_sun_sundowner]

cant wait for the tournoment arc where we see pencilgons true phycopathic colours

[@coltonwilliams4153]

@@red_sun_sundowner Joker would be so proud.

[@red_sun_sundowner]

@@coltonwilliams4153 who let no name cook 😭😭😭💣💣💣💣

[@jjr1051]

This show is just so much fun! So glad it's back and two-cour at that! And I agree - the opening absolutely slaps!

[@TheSpawnfan]

According to MAL this series will have another 25 episodes, which means my favorite arc after Wethermon, The Fighting Game Tournament arc will get animated, yoohoooo!

[@Dartonus]

Guild Wars 2 actually had a one-time boss, albeit one that was tied to a massive event so everyone playing at the time could fight it - the Ancient Karka from the Lost Shores event that released the Southsun Cove map. If you missed this event, you can never again fight the Ancient Karka. There's also Kerafyrm the Sleeper, from Everquest, who could only be woken up once per server and, once woken up, would change the world state.

[@coltonwilliams4153]

The Death of the Sleeper fiasco is still talked about in certain circles.

[@jdoggivjc]

Thank kami-sama for LiSA's connection with Mah (frontman of SIM, also involved with FZMZ)... as a result we end up with an OP like that. I know it's only been a few months, but I have really missed SLF. Part of me wanted to dive into the manga (and I even bought vol 1)... but it's such a good anime that unlike for other series I hesitate to do so and can't decide whether I want to do that or stay anime-only... because I just get the feeling this series plays better as an anime. It's just really nice having two really good pure-gaming anime this season, between SLF and SAOA:GGO, which, like you said on Friday, "get the assignment".

[@bojackbojackbojack]

Oh, I needed this one. Did a bunch of work today and just as I sat down for the day, I said "I gotta find some anime to watch. Hope there's something out". I open KZbin and BOOM - I see this video. Just what I needed. So good. I hope Pencilgon and that blond-gamer friend try to attack and Aramis just blows them away and they wonder "What the heck kind of NPC friends does Sunraku HAVE? Not fair". Great stuff. Adding THIS one to my Fall Anime 2024 MS Paint list for Sundays.

[@ray-boi1351]

Aramis reminds me so much of the Soul King himself, Brook! They are so silly, but when it comes to swordsmanship, they don't play. His primal slash reminds me of Brook's ice powers. And Bilac really giving Amy Rose some competition with that hammer of hers! Great episode, and 25 episodes on top of that? Awesome

[@MiseRaen]

Sunraku needs that PKing if they need to get the message to stick. Its not like he would lose much because of Inventoria. It would be annoying for him to recover levels but its a lesson.

[@CaribbeanPirate]

We are back and boy Sunraku is on the move with the golems!! everyone is getting in on it and it was lols to see his pals coming to PKL him because he won't answer emails... but i totally loved the psychic gag.. even when she got called out to stay in character!.

[@dripsoup6639]

Season 2 is here! We're back, baby!

[@zombiedemon1762]

0:07 Oh Season 2 is here. I'll have to watch that later.

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

That game store lady is totally a hustler.

[@chickenchowmein6802]

First episode of s2s animation was so fire bro

[@SynFuLLLz]

SERIES IS A BANGER! Stoked for it to be back - ALREADY!!!

[@knockoutthief566]

Season 1 Cour 2 opening is by far my favorite OP... all time.

[@randomtrainerx.3424]

It's great to see this back and airing.

[@vlogbagam9079]

Rare Manga deserves RARE attention from the animators.

[@zam023]

I am happy that they decide to stick to this style/genre for the OPs. It gives a sense of continuation or identity to the anime. All that said, S1's first OP is still my favorite.

[@sorabowden5812]

10/10 episode! Honestly I can’t believe they pulled it off, but it actually looked even better than season 1 and that is saying something because season 1 was peak. Opening song yet another banger! Then the episode content was great especially the combo of bilac and sunraku, that is just amazing. The funny idols that dropped from the golems, one a grenade and the other basically the authority of a girl from a harem anime but for monsters, just pure fun. I liked seeing the use of the new sword and if the opening is anything to go off of, we are gonna see some really great weapons and combat this season. I now shudder once again as pencilgon and katsu rear their heads ready to PK sunraku😅. Lastly to finish it, just chefs kiss to the ED, heck I was clapping along when it did. We are so back!👏

[@dylanfleurentin647]

I honest to god forgot how great the animation in this show is. We are so back!!! 🔥🐦

[@Wytchblades]

SO glad its back!

[@Kal853_]

Best animation and action of the year imho. This show goes so hard I freaking love it

[@davidjellofox]

An MMO with a one time boss isnt a stupid idea if the devs are recording the event so they can later sell that footage in trailers or something to further promote the world. Its like games with gatcha and lootboxes promoting extremely rare content few people will encounter. People will flock to a game which has the chance to give them a unique experience. In the case of say Lycagon or Wethermon the tombguard you will get a small amount of people ever seeing them and dying repeatedly to the boss, but only one person who rises above the rest to get the win. I think that this mechanic could work if a dev is willing to put in the work.

[@nakerusa]

I don't know if anything will top the Wethermon fight, but I'm looking forward to seeing them giving it a go! The gang's back! No drop off so far between seasons! We are feasting this Winter!

[@red_sun_sundowner]

the slf manga is soooooo unbelivably peak, i rly want the tournament arc and the current arc to be animated asap

[@chrismeandyou]

The Bird is Back. 🐦 It's just a mask! Could be best of the season, but the OP is not as good as the Ars OP. The jumping bomb spider golem is like an enemy in Warframe game, haha.

[@Starwarsfreak101st]

25 episodes... that team is cooking damn.

[@Sagenarf6227]

LIsa killed the opening 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Unknown27-c6b]

I loved Shangri-La frontier more when sanrakus friend wanted to pk him for ignoring Their message. Additional note: watch demon lord 2099 its ep1is good. I am waiting for your review.

[@Unapologeticweeb]

In the real world we had EverQuest a long ago there was a boss that was made to be single time unique and unbeatable kind of like the bosses in Shangri la frontier called Kerafyrm the Sleeper just saying

[@extremeotakugamer]

This season is PEAK!

[@tymothyl]

Now maybe you know why Shangri La Frontier is region lock and only available in Japan.(The Lore)

[@gravityhero2227]

That ed was totally a Chicago reference.

[@1964corvan]

Bilac is best girl!

[@0Everlast0]

PEAK IS BACK! let's GOOOOOOO

[@Doodlesthegreat]

I'd give best OP to DanDaDan (luv me sum Creepy Nuts), but the new SLF one is a solid second.

[@jarenjaren2478]

Now we know why the blue 🦂 was cgi

[@darkelfling65]

How long can they keep this up? Would love to see a third season announced as I know the one story arc in the Manga will be fire and it won't be this season. They are spoiling us with so short of a break.

[@Yewrenegade]

Glad I can finally binge again when this season comes full swing every sunday

[@keyblademaster004]

Anyone know when the dub is releasing? Last season it was same day.

[@otakunemesis34]

I want all of it to be adapted its already over 900 chapters in the novel and closing to 200 chapters in the manga. Currently it should be ending its latest arc and to be that into perspective it is just about to pass one piece at alabasta I terms of size.

[@lionneko]

Boy surakus friends are mad for him ignoring his messages

[@AHBrandonReviews]

This is why you don't leave on read

[@HeavyTopspin]

It's a trick: 45 second intro, 1:30 OP, another 1:30 recap, 1:22 end credits, and 2:30 "SLF Mini", leaving us with a total of 16 minutes of actual episode. Love the show, but have to admit that annoys me.

[@AHBrandonReviews]

who cares

[@cfatalis4644]

I can't say much but i have to agree so wha. I don't mind some corner cuts like that, if they are going to give us a crisp season like the last one . To be honest I don't think many mind those little kind of cuts becuase they did such a good job last season. i can understand them doing it becuase they get to keep the quality of what we do watch throughout the whole season, with no blatant down graded animation.

[@HeavyTopspin]

@@AHBrandonReviews I do... but not enough to not watch a good show. I'm probably just spoiled by shows like Re:Zero skipping the opening altogether and being completely filler-free.

[@gravityhero2227]

SLF S2 will be even better than S1.

[@Betakzfn]

Best RPG anime f sao

[@cfatalis4644]

They need to calm down with these bangers for openings. they've yet to fail me on a good opening and i think openers can be a good tell on how a anime is going to be

[@chewyandchris]

I hope with season 2 we will get decent figures season 1 ones were bad emul had the only decent figure

[@lilagonzales1145]

Shangri la frontier has been a godsend. Amongst the copy paste and cookie cutter manufacturered SAO animes, this anime broke out of the norm. I mean instead of just giving them the friendship is magic and Protag-kun is out the gate OP, the authors force their characters to think outside the box per battle and strategize. They aren’t OP from the word. In fact, Rokaro mocked the idea of being another Kirito and op’d for bird mask instead and no armor. As well, its nice for once its only focused on the fun aspect of a game.

[@silvereyedlionking21]

Come on who havent had your 2 friends come in and actively try to screw with your progress on a quest. If not then is it a true mmo? 🤣 # LFG hogger