Shangri-la border Season 2, despite being often overlooked, became one of the most innovative isekai anime based on hit games since Sword Art Online and recently revealed a new trailer to celebrate the start of its second season. The first court ended on a dramatic cliffhanger with Rei Saiga being struck by Lycagon the Nightslayer just as viewers thought her strategy had worked, but the trailer teases a new character joining Sunraku in the fight.
According to a post from the series' official X account, @ShanFro_Comicthe new court of Shangri-la border Season 2, whose tagline is “Traveling Wolf, Embrace Your Ambition,” is set to premiere on January 5, 2025, and viewers can now get a first glimpse of how the fight against the member of the Seven Colossi would evolve in the upcoming episodes. . in an incredible trailer that will also motivate new viewers to start the best MMORPG anime of 2024.
What viewers should expect Shangri-la border Season 2, part 2?
New trailer shows Akane Akitsu and Ceecrue joining the battle
This new trailer shows Sunraku and Psyger-0 continuing their battle against Lycagon the Nightslayerwith Sunraku wearing his special helmet, a legacy of his previous victory over Weatherman. It also showcases a revamped party for Sunraku as he fights alongside Emul, Akane Akitsu, and Ceecrue to defeat this fearsome SS-tier boss whose incredible stats make him a tough opponent.
Akane Akitsu's first appearance was in episode 9 of season 2. at the beginning of the Nightslayer's Shadow arc, which adapted chapter 77 of Shangri-la borderand caused intrigue as it has the same mark as Sunraku, is accompanied by another vorpal rabbit and can also access the special Rabituza area. Additionally, this arc covers up to chapter 96, which is possibly the conclusion of part 2. However, the anime could also adapt the Abyss City Part 1 arc, which ends with chapter 110 of the manga.
Shangri-la border Season 2 is an underrated anime that more people should watch
The anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll
Although its protagonist's character design may not have caught the audience's attention at first, with him half-naked and wearing a bird's head, Shangri-la border managed to elevate the concept of MMORPG anime. The anime offers an immersive visual experience that has captivated fans of video games and fantasy series alike thanks to its heavy doses of humor, action, and incredible world-building.
Furthermore, unlike other anime that often lose their original setting in an attempt to increase the level of fights, Shangri-la border never loses the essence and direction of the gameplay, with bosses that seem impossible to defeat, spectacular combos and combat strategies that shine thanks to the brilliant animations from the C2C studio. As a result Shangri-la border It's definitely a promising adaptation whose part 2 could stand as one of the best anime of winter 2025.
Source: Shangri-La Frontier X Account