S1 E1 - What Do You Play Games For?

What makes you game? For every 100 amazing games, there are a thousand that are not good. 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!

Oct 1, 2023 • 25m

S1 E2 - A Peculiar One

Rakuro fights the Ravenous Python, arrives in the game's second town, and explores its weapons crafting system before venturing out at night.

Oct 8, 2023 • 25m

S1 E3 - Black Wolf Nightslayer

The battle with Lycagon the Nightslayer leaves Sunraku in an unexpected situation. Soon after, he's barreling down the rabbit hole to a new adventure!

Oct 15, 2023 • 25m

S1 E4 - A Trash Game Realignment of Elevated Tastes

Sunraku 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.

Oct 22, 2023 • 23m

S1 E5 - Lo, Thou Art Assailed on All Sides

On their way to Thirdrema, Sunraku an Emul encounter the area boss Mud Digger in the middle of a swamp which greatly reduces their movement. Being at a disadvantage Sunraku needs figure out how his newly evolved skills work so he can take Mud Digger down.

Oct 29, 2023 • 26m

S1 E6 - The Writing Tool Knight-Queen

Sunraku 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.

Nov 5, 2023 • 25m

S1 E7 - Remnant of the Divinity: The Aberrant Loser

Sunraku 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.

Nov 12, 2023 • 23m

S1 E8 - The 300-Limit Pandemonium

The 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?!

Nov 19, 2023 • 23m

S1 E9 - A Dazzling Sea of Trees

Sunraku 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!

Nov 26, 2023 • 23m

S1 E10 - Let's Go Tomb Raiding!!

Sunraku 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.

Dec 3, 2023 • 23m

S1 E11 - The Glimmer of Truth

Sunraku 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.

Dec 10, 2023 • 25m

S1 E12 - Regrets Always Lie in the Past

Pencilgon 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.

Dec 17, 2023 • 23m

S1 E13 - Only Resentments About the End of Life Remain

Pencilgon, Sunraku, and Oikatzo make their way to find the NPC Setsuna of Bygone Days, Wethermon's former lover. She presents to them the Unique Scenario "From the Living World, With Love" which they accept.

Dec 24, 2023 • 23m

S1 E14 - Squish

Sunraku 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.

Jan 7, 2024 • 23m

S1 E15 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (1)

On 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.

Jan 21, 2024 • 24m

S1 E16 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (2)

Sunraku 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".

Jan 28, 2024 • 26m

S1 E17 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (3)

The 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.

Feb 4, 2024 • 26m

S1 E18 - Putting Feelings Into a Moment (4)

Items 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.

Feb 11, 2024 • 25m

S1 E19 - The World Progresses, the Heroes Are Revealed

Wethermon 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...

Feb 18, 2024 • 26m

S1 E20 - Current Situations and Next Steps

Utopia, 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.

Feb 25, 2024 • 25m

S1 E21 - Errands, Cultivation, and Game Progress

"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."

Mar 3, 2024 • 23m

S1 E22 - The Walking Air Purifier

Bilac 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.

Mar 10, 2024 • 25m

S1 E23 - Bird and Rabbits VS Chorus of Skeletons

Sunraku, 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.

Mar 17, 2024 • 23m

S1 E24 - Rare Items, Worth More than Life Itself

Sunraku 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...

Mar 24, 2024 • 26m

S1 E25 - Those Who Illuminate the World's Darkness

Bilac 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.

Mar 31, 2024 • 25m

S1 E26 - Half-Naked Birdman and the Gang in Golem Paradise

To turn Beelac into an ancestral craftswoman and to get the futuristic toys in Inventoria up and running, Sunraku needs a magic control unit.

Oct 13, 2024 • 23m

S1 E27 - The Uncompromising Gatekeeper

Sunraku and his pals make it into the Divinity-era workshop and retrieve the magic operations unit, but Pencilgon and Oikatzo have a score to settle with him before the quest proceeds any further.

Oct 20, 2024 • 23m

S1 E28 - Accelerating Meetings, Surging Desire, and the Start of Various Threads

It's time for Sunraku to face the music as Pencilgon and Oikatzo force him to come face to face with the various factions he's been ignoring.

Oct 27, 2024 • 23m

S1 E29 - When Humanity Dreams of the Impossible and Takes to the Skies

Pencilgon makes a proposal to the other clans. Sunraku forwards his interests in Rabituza, and faces a setback in his farming of the Crystal Scorpions.

Nov 3, 2024 • 23m

S1 E30 - The Impetus of Hunger; the Persistence of Thirst

Sunraku's attempts to farm the Crystal Scorpions for money are complicated when a giant gold scorpion enters the fray.

Nov 10, 2024 • 23m

S1 E31 - After the Fierce Battle, Despair

In the midst of his god-like run, Sunraku faces a setback that sours him on Shangri-La Frontier, but his sister has some advice to turn things around.

Nov 17, 2024 • 23m

S1 E32 - The Wings in a Draw

In Nephilim Hollow, Rust is slavering for a rematch with Sunraku, but Sunraku himself isn't in top fighting form after three months away from the game.

Nov 24, 2024 • 23m

S1 E33 - The Lion Catches a Rabbit with Its Full Strength; the Crab Catches a Phoenix with a Pizza Cutter

The battle of Crimson Twinewing vs. Fiddler Crab reaches its climax, and Sunraku decides what to do next.

Dec 1, 2024 • 23m

S1 E34 - Run, Fueled by Impatience

Back in Shangri-La Frontier, Sunraku needs to speed through the game to make his appointment with Mold and Rust. To make it in time, though, he'll have to ask a certain someone for aid.

Dec 8, 2024 • 23m

S1 E35 - Track It Like a Bloodhound

Sunraku meets up with Psyger-0 to take on the Lightless Barrens, but can't get his head around his new companion's strange behavior.

Dec 15, 2024 • 23m

S1 E36 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (1)

SF-Zoo shows shocking resilience in the face of the strongest foe they've ever faced, and Sunraku, paired with Psyger-0, must decide how to approach the task.

Dec 22, 2024 • 23m

S1 E37 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (2)

Sunraku and Psyger-0 engage Lycagon the Nightslayer, but Sunraku realizes that the assumptions he's made about the Colossus's patterns may not necessarily hold up.

Dec 29, 2024 • 23m

S1 E38 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (3)

The battle between Sunraku, Psyger-0, and Lycagon continues! But just as the Colossus seems poised to dominate, a new ally joins the fray.

Jan 5, 2025 • 23m

S1 E39 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (4)

Psyger-0's Ultimate is almost ready for release, but first Rei must recite a long incantation. The rest of the team must cover Lycagon in the meantime, with Sunraku revealing the Gilta Brill's own ultimate attack as well.

Jan 12, 2025 • 23m

S1 E40 - Embrace the Lamplight of Ambition (5)

Sunraku receives the consequences of his defeat of Lycagon's shade, and as the group moves on to Fifticia to meet with Rust and Mold, another new twist awaits him.

Jan 19, 2025 • 23m

S1 E41 - What Do You Play Games For? Their Answers

Katzo and Pencilgon reaffirm their motives moving forward, and the defeat of Lycagon's shade has repercussions for the devs.

Jan 26, 2025 • 23m

S1 E42 - A Straight Flush Mixed with Jokers

Sunraku gets an intriguing offer from Kei, then meets up with Rust and Mold to pursue the Ctarnidd quest.

Feb 2, 2025 • 23m

S1 E43 - The Crimson Whale Meets the Monster Fish

Sunraku and his new crew set out on the high seas to confront Ctarnidd and the Disciples of the Abyss.

Feb 9, 2025 • 23m

S1 E44 - Revive, Broken City, Your Peace at an End

Sunraku and his new party fight on the ghost ship and unlock the next stage of the Ctarnidd quest: an underwater city!

Feb 16, 2025 • 23m

S1 E45 - Time to Fillet a Dragon Fish

Sunraku's plan to reunite his party ends with him fighting an overpowered dragon eel.

Feb 23, 2025 • 23m

S1 E46 - Venturing Wolves Then from the Seas to the Skyscrapers

Sunraku joins his teammates at the GGC where he learns more about the favor Katzo needs.

Mar 2, 2025 • 23m

S1 E47 - The Light Blazes Brightly, But for Just an Instant

The miraculous light bursts forth in glory for a moment.

Mar 9, 2025 • 23m

S1 E48 - Malice at 100 Meters Per Second

Rakuro should be training for his tournament match, but finds himself succumbing to the call of SLF.

Mar 16, 2025 • 26m

S1 E49 - Great King of the Deep, I Humbly Seek to Crush You

Sunraku's diversion back to SLF continues with a hair-raising battle against Atlanticus Lepnorca.

Mar 23, 2025 • 23m

S1 E50 - The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis

Nitro Squad prepares for the exhibition match, but disaster threatens Kei's rematch with Sylvia.

Mar 30, 2025 • 23m

S1 E51 - Episode 51

Jan 10, 2027