Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su Episode 25 Discussion

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Apr 28, 11:34 AM

#101

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While I liked the character's personalities, the humor, and the animation, this entire 25 episode season (+Recap) has been woefully lacking in characterization and story. Both characters and story lack development, depth, and substance. Most of the fights lacked substance, especially earlier on, and potential story and character development points are negligently passed by for more meaningless things that lack significance.

For example, why does Pencilgon have such a soft spot for the ghost at the grave? They could have taken the time to explore that for character development especially after that boss defeat, but nope! One could argue they're hinting at it, and will explore it later; however they've been hinting at it many many times already as subtle hints before the boss fight, after the boss defeat it was the right time to share, but they didn't, they only showed her at the grave again sad. That moment was screaming it was the time to reveal more, but they didn't. It came off instead as a carrot on a stick scam designed to string the audience along.

That's not the only instance, they could have developed the story more after the boss defeat by explaining why the boss was cursed to protect that grave for so long, they did not. Or what's the deal with the ghost and the grave, they did not. Or why the Daddy Vorpal Rabbit guy is connected to them, they did not. For stressing the importance of game lore so much, this show is not very forth coming with developing and revealing the lore. Alright, aside from the game why don't they reveal and develop more of the characters? What's the deal with Pencilgon's brother who she backstabbed? No huh? Well what's the deal with Pencilgon's modeling, how does that connect to how her character is? How about how the MC reacted when he met her IRL? Or with the professional gamer guy? No? Okay how about expanding on the stalker girl, why is her family rich? How did she start playing SLF? What's the deal with her sister who's the leader of a clan? How about anything that doesn't treat stalker girl like a joke or plot driver convenience? No, no, and more no? Alright, how about we talk more with Emul and Bilac, ask them if they're AIs and find out how much they understand about the outside world, they do understand the concept of the MC logging out after all. No? Okay then what's this about NPC deaths being permanent, are they afraid about that now that they're fighting along side the MC? What, that's not a concern to even discuss? Okay since the MC doesn't know how he triggered the unique vorpal event, why not ask Emul and Bilac if they know why, or the reason why the MC was chosen? No, too huh? ...

Like come on, all those avenues of growth, development, and revelations, and not one path followed. I can't see anyone defending this show to say they rather not have any development, growth, or revelation of those things I've listed. At best one could say it's still coming, but given how little that has been dole out in 25 episodes, it's really hard to say those aren't carrots on sticks meant to bait the audience to keep mindlessly following without ever giving enough of a payoff.

I really wish it wasn't so because I do like the character's personalities, the show's humor, and the animation, but I'm starved for characterization and story. I mean the first 4 or 5 episodes I was bored out of the skull because it was just the MC doing tedious uninteresting stuff without substance, he was barely interacting with anyone. Finally he got Emul and started talking with her, Pencilgon, and that pro gamer guy. Thankfully that made the show tolerable at least, but there's been very little advancement in characterization and story since to be worthy to fill 20 episodes.

All in all, this was better than the similar Bofuri, and more tolerable than SAO, both of which I despise. I hope S2 improves, but fear it's going to be more of the same. 6/10. I don't hate VRMMO animes, as it stands Log Horizon is probably the best I've seen so far, although it got a little worse each season, and it doesn't look like anymore are coming.

Apr 30, 10:41 AM

#102

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I wish I could relive those days when I feel that excitement about a mmorpg.

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May 2, 11:58 PM

#103

luccide

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Enjoyed the ride through and through! Used to be a hardcore gamer myself!

Season 2 can't come soon enough!!

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May 10, 3:35 AM

#104

BruhImHuman

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Dec 2020

animation goated

May 11, 9:21 AM

#105

Kimurah

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RynoSwagman said:
DURR HURR I'm going to act like I don't understand a meme, reciprocate with a NO U reply and end it with a stupid pointless LMAO. Good god, I'm such a genius

Okay sweetie, now go back to playing in the sandbox with the other special kids.

May 16, 5:00 AM

#106

WatchTillTandava

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My 268th completed series chronologically.

For the record, i extended it a 6/10 rating.

May 17, 3:12 PM

#107

Wizitofeath

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Apr 2024

fantastic Show ..

May 28, 5:31 AM

#108

Gabu-sama

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It was a (barely) OK finale, but I can easily forgive them for that after the absolute masterpiece that was the fight against Weathermon. Unfortunately, I'm worried they're never going to hit such a high bar ever again.

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Jun 2, 11:48 PM

#109

Demonskunk

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Mar 2018

Easily the best MMO-'isekai' fantasy anime I've seen. It understands MMOs and the way people play them so much better than most other games that have an MMO as their main concept. The characters are enjoyable, cool, cute. The story is interesting. Love it.

Jun 7, 8:46 PM

#110

Pfoica

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Mar 2024

BOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM

Jun 22, 7:47 AM

#111

PrimeX

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Jul 2013

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I'm glad this this 25 episodes. I'm glad that there's already a sequel coming in a few months. And I'm glad I watched this after it aired so no weekly waiting for me. I decided to just ignore all the inaccurate shit in this show when it comes to mmorpgs, it was fun regardless.

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Jun 29, 6:00 PM

#112

Gabtineau

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Jan 2024

It's SAO but better.

Jul 1, 7:42 AM

#113

Cameron11703

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May 2021

loved the anime, immersive story and easy to watch

Jul 17, 9:36 AM

#114

adbeaver

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Don't think he really needs the professor's help though, since he's probably got more info from the unique scenarios, especially from Vash. Maybe there are a few things that might help him, but I don't think he needs professor's help. I'm excited for the world building in the next season, we'll probably be introduced to the Cazzeria kingdom, and I hope we get to see the other kingdoms as well.

He triggered a flag there I fear, where he said he's not trying to start a war lol. Am also excited to see Wolfgang in action more, and grow their influence. 9/10

Jul 29, 10:32 PM

#115

Hearthos

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Feb 2022

Thats a great Season, open end but the 2 season is already done to oct 13 2024... Lests go!

Aug 4, 6:35 AM

#116

MoonlightKia

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Mar 2024

AW ANOTHER LEVEL OF FANTASY ANIME !!!! LOVE ITTT!!!

Aug 18, 12:44 PM

#117

TheFlashHobbyist

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Jun 2020

Fun series, Can't wait for more episodes. Very real to the spirit of gaming.

Aug 25, 6:06 AM

#118

Twayy

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Nov 2023

great anime i would recommend

Sep 11, 12:52 PM

#119

kaelgamer

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Mar 2021

better than sao ok

Sep 14, 4:24 PM

#120

oozukimaru

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Nov 2023

GOOD ANIMATION, OKAY STORY, GOOD RYTHM

Sep 28, 5:14 PM

#121

_Magicula_

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Sep 2024

Muito bom, certeza que verei a 2 temporada

Oct 19, 3:48 AM

#122

Mooooshpit

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Oct 2021

this anime is so good!

Oct 25, 1:33 PM

#123

SandMinkey

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Oct 2021

Mmm, not bad not great. it was Ok

Oct 29, 7:49 PM

#124

pansz

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Oct 2019

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I liked the ending

Nov 2, 4:39 AM

#125

FONZACUS

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Nov 2016

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not my cup of coffee, isnt as funny or amazing as others. overall pretty mild, it felt really dragged out imho

anime/manga version of steam would be awesome - https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1625396

Yesterday, 4:59 PM

#126

Tsuyu_fan37

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Feb 2024

Didn't like the "professor" in the end, who this guy think he is, he thinks he's all that, but it's just disturbing my boy's journey

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