It looks like we won't have to wait long for the third season.
The second season of the action anime Shangri-La Frontier has ended. It tells the story of gamers traveling in a fantasy MMORPG world and fighting magical monsters.
The show received a 7.5 out of 10 score from IMDb users. Now, let's take a look at what happened in the finale of the second season of Shangri-La Frontier and what we can expect from the upcoming third season.
What Happened in Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Finale?
In the final episodes of Season 2, the characters embark on a special mission to find the Ctarnidd of the Abyss. They board a ship, fight sea monsters, and fall straight into the Abyss. They end up in the capital of the Abyss, an upside-down city.
They have seven days to complete the quest, so there is no need to rush. Sunraku already has plans with Pensilgon and Kei in real life.
Kei invited them to an eSports championship where they could compete against professional players. There is still time before the tournament, which the characters are spending on joint training in a new VR game.
Sunraku has become so attached to Shangri-La that he visits the upside-down city in his free time. There, he has another adventure and fights a huge sea monster. With his skills, the help of a local NPC, and a tower that reflects attacks, Sunraku defeats the monster.
Season 2 Ends with an Important Tournament
The time has come for the eSports championship against the best team from the US. Sunraku and Pensilgon decide to hide their faces. Kei, who invited them to join the team, cannot attend the tournament because he is competing in another championship.
There is no time to find a replacement, but the characters find a way out of the situation. If they extend the length of each match, Kei will be able to participate in the final battle.
The players from both teams enter the arena, concluding the second season of the anime.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 Release Date
Following the release of the final episode of the second season the creators announced they are working on Season 3. The exact release date is still unknown.
The first two seasons were released a year apart. Since the C2C studio did not delay the announcement, the third season will likely be released soon. It is reasonable to assume that new episodes will begin releasing in fall 2025 or early 2026.
What Will Season 3 Be About?
Sunraku and his friends must compete against the best team from the US in the eSports championship. The events of this arc could be included in the first half of the next season.
Then, the main character will return to complete a special task in the upside-down city. This arc is too big, so it may not be fully adapted or may be significantly shortened in the third season.