Episodes

EP 01What Do You Play Games For?26 minWhat makes you game? For every 100 amazing games, there are a thousand that are pure crap. This is the story of Rakuro Hizutome, a man who loves, and is loved by, crappy video games, and his journey in the world of Shangri-La Frontier, one of the greatest video games of all time. The ultimate "Game x Fantasy" story, about a "crappy game hunter" who challenges one of the greatest games ever made!

EP 02A Peculiar One25 minRakuro fights the Ravenous Python, arrives in the game's second town, and explores its weapons crafting system before venturing out at night.

EP 03Black Wolf Nightslayer26 minSunraku was struggling against Redcap Goblins when one of the Seven Collosi, Lycagon the Nightslayer, appeared before him. It has been a year since the game was released, and over thirty million players, but nobody has ever defeated this Unique Monster. Sunraku counters the deadly attacks from such a powerful enemy, but he cannot make up for the overwhelming difference in ability between them...

EP 04A Trash Game Realignment of Elevated Tastes24 minSunraku agrees to train under Vysache and he's saddled with the Vorpal Soul Collar which decreases his EXP gain but increases stat point rewards upon leveling up. Afterward Emul offers to join Sunraku's party and they set off for Thirdrema.

EP 05Lo, Thou Art Assailed on All Sides27 minSunraku and Emul face off against the zone boss Mud Dig, but with the mud hampering their movements, the battle promises to be closer than expected... Once they arrive at Thirdrema, Sunraku discovers that he is the unwilling target of all the rumours.

EP 06The Writing Tool Knight-Queen25 minSunraku encounters Arthur Pencilgon, whom he knows as Pencil Knight from another game called "Unite Rounds". She brings with her a message that he either publish what he knows about the unique scenario or wear a target on his back.

EP 07Remnant of the Divinity: The Aberrant Loser24 minSunraku manages to stave off his attackers and reach Thirdrema, where he and Emul then travel back to Rabituza. Emul then takes Sunraku to the Vorpal Colosseum where he's pitted against 10 opponents to further his training.

EP 08The 300-Limit Pandemonium24 minThe 10th opponent in the Rabituza arena is the Aberrant Woodmage, a powerful foe combining fast attacks with magic. Underleveled and understatted, Sunraku only needs to survive five minutes to win... but can he make it happen?!

EP 09A Dazzling Sea of Trees24 minSunraku has to make it out of town so he can move on to the Prismatic Forest Grotto, but Ashura Kai and Psyger-0 stand in his way. Once he reaches the grotto itself, a dazzling array of sights await him!

EP 10Let’s Go Tomb Raiding!!Now playingSunraku continues his way through the Prismatic Forest Grotto where he encounters the area boss Clown Spider. He tells Emul to stay back as he wants to solo it first try with a no-hit run.

EP 11The Glimmer of Truth25 minSunraku speaks with Vysache about their plans to defeat Wethermon the Tombguard. After their discussion Vysache decides to help Sunraku in his endeavor by ascending his weapons.

EP 12Regrets Always Lie in the Past24 minPencilgon sends Sunraku and Oikatzo to the Iron Ruins of the Divinity to grind their levels to at least level 50. While there they encounter the Lifestide Lake Serpent monster.

EP 13Only Resentments About the End of Life Remain24 minPencilgon guides Sunraku, Katzo, and Emul to a secret area of the Multicolored Welt and introduces them to Setsuna, an NPC closely related to the unique monster Wethermon. Back in the real world, Rakurô shares a meal with his family members.

EP 14Squish24 minSunraku has encountered a new player named Dragonfly in "BERP". The two engage in a series of matches with bug exploits allowed. Afterwards Sunrakru heads to Rabituza to link his skills at the Skill Garden.

EP 15Putting Feelings Into a Moment, Part 125 minOn the night of the new moon, the members of Ashura Kai are ambushed by a group of allied clans including Psyger-0. Meanwhile, Sunraku, Oikatzo, and Pencilgon confront Wethermon the Tombguard at the Hidden Garden.

EP 16Putting Feelings Into a Moment, Part 226 minSunraku and the others are engaged in a battle against Wethermon the Tombguard, and making full use of resurrection items. Ten minutes have passed since the battle began and Wethermon summons his tactical mount "Kirin".

EP 17Putting Feelings Into a Moment, Part 327 minThe battle with Wethermon the Tombguard moves to its next phase. Pencilgon and Oikatzo, exploiting rare items, focus on Kirin who has transformed into a suit of armor. Meanwhile Sunraku goes on the offensive to defeat Wethermon before he crumbles away.

EP 18Putting Feelings Into a Moment, Part 425 minItems are depleted, weapons and gear are on the verge of breaking, and Wethermon continues his Clear Sky Conquest barrage on Sunraku while Pencilgon and Oikatzo continue their efforts to dismantle Kirin Armor. Sunraku goes all-in to finish the fight.

EP 19The World Progresses, the Heroes Are Revealed27 minWethermon falls into a slumber and Setsuna of Bygone Days leaves behind a hint that will lead to the truth about SLF. Wethermon's subjugation is reported to all players in game. Now, standing before the battle-weary trio are angry members of Ashura Kai...

EP 20Current Situations and Next Steps25 minUtopia, SLF's development company, is in a tizzy over the defeat of Wethermon the Tombguard. Sunraku is excited to kick off his bonus unique scenario Vorpal Epic. He then decides to check out the loot he received from defeating Wethermon.

EP 21Errands, Cultivation, and Game Progress24 min"Unique monsters make money" Pencilgon suggests forming a clan with Sunraku and Oikatzo. After temporarily splitting, Sunraku returns to the Palace of Rabituza with the Non-Standard Ether Reactor he received from Oikatzo and comes up with a great idea.

EP 22The Walking Air Purifier25 minBilac accepts Sanraku's proposal and they head to the Canyon of Ancient Souls to obtain the magic operations unit necessary for becoming an Ancient Craftsman. Lycagon's Mark causes weak monsters to flee, then they encounter the rare Dullahan General.

EP 23Bird with Rabbits vs. Skeletal Choir24 minSunraku, Emul, and Bilac face off against the area boss the Humming Lich in the Canyon of Ancient Souls. Struggling to inflict damage, Bilac rushes to rework the Dullahan General's Decapitator into a holy-attribute weapon.

EP 24Rare Items, Worth More Than Life Itself26 minSunraku returns to the Canyon Ancient Souls, where he encounters a swarm of Crystal Scorpions that are over level 100. Struggling to acquire the rare materials he seeks, Sunraku watches the scorpions' movements and comes up with a secret plan...

EP 25Those Who Illuminate the World’s Darkness26 minBilac finds jewelry among Sunraku's loot. In order to show them to a jeweler, she introduces Sunraku to Aramiys, the swordsman of Cazzeria, and vice captain of the Musketeers in Boots. Later they head to Eighthold where they encounter the Professor.

About This Anime

"When was the last time I played a game that wasn't crap?" This is a world in the near future where games that use display screens are classified as retro. Anything that can't keep up with state-of-the-art VR technology is called a "crap game," and you see a large number of crap games coming out. Those who devote their lives to clearing these games are called "crap-game hunters," and Rakuro Hizutome is one of them. The game he's chosen to tackle next is Shangri-La Frontier, a "god-tier game" that has a total of thirty million players. Online friends... An expansive world... Encounters with rivals... These are changing Rakuro and all the other players' fates! The best game adventure tale by the strongest "crap game" player begins now! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Studio

C2C

Type

Status

Completed

Season

Fall 2023

Rating

8.0 / 10

Genres

Fantasy Action Adventure Comedy Sci-Fi

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