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| It's vile that they're ending the season with a cliffhanger to a major battle, but at least there's another season so I can't be too mad. |
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| I thought it would be weird for the tournament to end in one episode, especially with the pace of this anime. So yeah, this was more of a setup episode for the already confirmed third season. Still, as a season finale, it wasn't that great. As I feared, it looks like Kei will be the one to face Silvia in the finale, which means Sunraku will probably lose to her. I don't love it, since he's the main character, but it makes sense: fighting games are not his specialty. That said, it's obvious he'll still put on a show, just like Pencilgon. This anime has been amazing. Sunraku and Pencilgon steal every scene, especially with their ridiculous costumes. That said, compared to the first season, this one hasn't had as many exciting moments or intense battles. Still, it's one of the best anime of this generation, and I can't wait for the next season! |
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| Loved this season even more than the first. Bring on Season 3!!! |
| such a weak ending leading into a boring arc :b the only plotline i actually care about consists of plot within SLF as that's the core story arc. I'm sure this tournament will be "action packed" but just isn't really exciting to me. It's about as exciting as if they turned the story into "OH NOW THEY PLAY COD" boring. I'm sure we'll at least get some interesting new characters from this arc playing in SLF later on tho seeing as that's the authors main approach to expanding the cast- "meet in other game, other gamer starts SLF" rinse and repeat. Idk this plot direction just seems like more of a miss to me, tho I'm old and not interested in tournament arcs in general lol. Totally fine if other people are into it, not looking to argue as I really don't care 🤷 overall bit of a let down for a season finale and overall story direction but it's whatever. |
Reply to combi2015
Binged two seasons and came away feeling conflicted about the series.
Not really looking forward to the continuation of the arc. The anime didn’t give me any reason to like Pencilgon or Oikatzo—most of the time, they just feel like Sunraku clones without much else to offer, and I found them increasingly annoying. On top of that, after watching The King's Avatar, I’ve grown to hate the whole "le epic gaming tournament" trope in anime.
Not really looking forward to the continuation of the arc. The anime didn’t give me any reason to like Pencilgon or Oikatzo—most of the time, they just feel like Sunraku clones without much else to offer, and I found them increasingly annoying. On top of that, after watching The King's Avatar, I’ve grown to hate the whole "le epic gaming tournament" trope in anime.
| @combi2015 I AGREE! lol I've been thinking that the entire time. I don't like either of their characters, they more just seems like partial antagonists. I wouldn't associate with players like either of them in games and regularly blocked annoying people like that when I still bothered with MMOs. They've done next to nothing to really make the supporting cast like-able. I mean most the other side characters have been OK, but Oi and Pencil remain kinda purely antagonistic. Which you sort of see he doesn't really like them much as he regularly keeps things from them and tries to avoid them all together. Just seems like really weak character development. |
| The hype is real, I want more of the blonde gal to get more screen time tho |
 Behold of my awesomeness~ controversial and/or sensitive topics likely devolve into the same repetitive, derogatory, abusive, and harassing comments can no longer be posted. But my feels. |
Aaa I love those outfits!! ❤️ They look amazing — especially Amane-chan's! <3  |
| MAN that cliffhanger stings. At least resolve the exhibition match since we still have to deal with the Abyss. RIP. Happy we got a season 3 announcement right away though. Hoping we'll start back up in the Fall! Overall, had a great time with season 2. Shangri-La Frontier has really been that anime for me that just keeps on giving. This season felt like an never-ending climb to the peak of a rollercoaster drop, so I'm 100% expecting season 3 to blow my mind. Hoping it does! |
Touch me, you filthy casual~ |
| Fucking cliffhangers man this shit should be illegal. Every season should end after an arc. Look at Solo Levelling. But at least S3 has been confirmed. Small consolation. 8 |
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| While I didn't like that the different arcs/storylines were left open I do have some solace knowing that S3 is being made so eventually the arcs/storylines will be shown. On that note I have mixed feeling on how this ended with Kei suddenly being made to play another game after preparing for Galaxia Heroes: Chaos and then for whatever reason Pencilgon telling the announcer that he has a battle with a toilet (wth, why couldn't she have told them he was double booked unless that could've disqualified him or maybe because it could raise suspicion if they find out they're stalling/dragging out matches). Anyways, overall this was a good watch and I liked it about the same as S1 but I hear that S3 is supposed to be better. 7/10 |
| had its moments but ultimately for me, it's like farting in a crowded elevator. |
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Reply to Hot-Pantaloons
@combi2015 I AGREE! lol I've been thinking that the entire time. I don't like either of their characters, they more just seems like partial antagonists. I wouldn't associate with players like either of them in games and regularly blocked annoying people like that when I still bothered with MMOs. They've done next to nothing to really make the supporting cast like-able. I mean most the other side characters have been OK, but Oi and Pencil remain kinda purely antagonistic. Which you sort of see he doesn't really like them much as he regularly keeps things from them and tries to avoid them all together. Just seems like really weak character development.
| @Hot-Pantaloons I feel like their characters and dynamic could work if they were actually charismatic or entertaining. But that’s just not the case with Pencilgon or Oikatzo, which sucks since they seem to be pretty integral characters, given how often they show up —I mean, just look at the ongoing arc. Like you said, they come off as antagonistic even though they’re supposedly "friends." I get that their whole thing is fucking with each other and throwing each other under the bus, but there’s nothing redeeming about them—nothing to actually latch onto. Pencilgon simping for an NPC and calling her "Set-chan" isn’t enough for me. Why are they even friends? And why am I, as a viewer, supposed to care about seeing more of them? Can’t help but keep asking these questions. |
combi2015Apr 1, 10:04 AM
| It was a great season, though since SLF is game based the same problem remains: there are no actual (life or death) stakes for anyone. Everyone is safe by design.. |
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| Oh, so the winner of each match keeps fighting until they are defeated. Okay, so I'm guessing they are planning to have Sunraku facing Silvia but eventually losing to her so that Kei can replace him and finally have his long-awaited confrontation with her. Yep, sounds about right. It's a Kei-centered arc but we will still be able to see Sunraku, the MC, having his chance against a world-renowned Gamer and I think that's a good deal for everyone watching the show. Overall, decent setup episode to conclude another highly enjoyable season of Shangri-La Frontier. Practically as good as the previous season, I would say. Both Rust and Akitsuakane were nice additions to the main cast, rematch against Lycaon with Rei-shi's assistance was really exciting and this Inverted City/Ctarnidd Arc has proven to be quite promising so I particularly look forward to its continuation in Season 3. 8/10 - Now let's hope Season 3 doesn't take too long to arrive. |
| Cliffhanger kinda sucks but welp. We'll just have to wait. Amazing season as always, just as good as the first season so I have no complaints. Just hope it doesn't take so long because that is truly one hell of a way to end off a season, with a big cliffhanger like that. 8/10 |
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| Gotta say, as a big King's Avatar fan, I was looking forward to the Galaxia heroes' stuff and the introduction of potential new relationships in the world of Shangri La. I really like it when shows dive into other aspects of the games they're playing and the relationships they form, so I'm kind of disappointed that the show leaves off of at a cliff hanger even if it isn't about Shangri La (the game). |
| You can always make money back, but you can't make back time |
| Nah... they really ended the season on a cliffhanger with that much suspense about how things gonna go from here. AHHHH. I can't wait for the next season to come out. C2C, you guys have done a great job so far, I'm expecting great things again in the next season. Sunraku and gang, you guys need to win this. Loved it. |
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| Nitro Squad FTW! Sooo ready for next season :( |
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| -2 double cliffhanger 5/10 |
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| Started the series at the beginning of the week and just finished, watched both seasons and I'm giving them both a 9/10. It's a fun, light-hearted comedy that showcases the friendship between the 3 but most of season 2 felt like both Katzo and Pencil weren't really present until the last 5 or so episodes of season 2. I'm very much looking forward to a third season. I haven't watched anime in a long time but got round to watching 3 of the newer ones as of late. I remember when you watch an anime and after it's done you would either move on to something else or read the manga (if it was based on one) from where the anime left off because back then the DVD sales (later on the Blu-Ray sales) and general popularity would be an indicator that the series might get an anime sequel down the road but it was all based on the performance in Japan as the rest of the world just wasn't considered back then. However, all of that has changed for the better, the anime is no longer a set up to increase the manga sales but a medium that craves the continuation with sequels. |
| Hmmmmm there was too much stuff going on to finish the season on a good note... That's fine by me |
| So in the end they are sing a costume to battle XD |
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| aw shit, we didn't get to see Sunraku defeat Ctarnidd, then we also didn't get to see Sunraku vs Silvi. kinda dissapointing for ending the season tbh. |
| i do really wonder how those muscle packed guys from star rain gonna fit these vr chairs xp |
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| I need more! The season may have ended, but it’s just the end of the beginning. I can’t wait for the GGC and Ctarnidd of the Abyss arc to truly begin. I’m also worried—will OiKatzo be able to make it in time? And I really wanted Sunraku to enter as Sunraku, with the bird mask. The season was amazing, and I’m already hyped for the next one with how they just left us hanging! |
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