Discover the new theme songs for Shangri-La Frontier Season 2’s second part, featuring Awich’s “Frontiers” and CVLTE’s “realitYhurts.” Anime continues January 5!
The much-anticipated second part of Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 is set to debut with fresh theme songs, as revealed in the latest promotional video released by the anime’s production team. Awich will perform the opening theme song, “Frontiers,” while CVLTE will take the reins for the ending theme, “realitYhurts.” Fans can enjoy these new tracks starting January 5, 2025, alongside the continuation of the anime.
This marks the beginning of the second cours (quarter of a year) for Season 2, which premiered on October 13 and has been running consecutively. Streaming giant Crunchyroll has been airing the series in Japan and offering an English dub for international fans.
Season 2 Recap: A Musical Evolution
The first part of Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 featured powerhouse performances by LiSA with the opening theme “Queen” and -otoha- with the ending theme “Anya no Dancer: Dancer in the Dark Night.” Fans are eager to see how the new songs will complement the anime’s tone as the story delves deeper into its thrilling narrative.
Behind the Scenes: Stellar Production Team
Directed by Toshiyuki Kubooka (Harukana Receive, Wandering Witch – The Journey of Elaina), the anime boasts a seasoned creative team. Hiroki Ikeshita served as the assistant director, while Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Black Clover, Record of Ragnarok) supervised the scripts. Ayumi Kurashima (DEVILMAN crybaby, Megalobox 2: Nomad) lent her expertise as the character designer and chief animation director, with monaca composing the music.
The Story of Shangri-La Frontier
Adapted from Katarina’s web novel series, Shangri-La Frontier follows high school gamer Rakurō Hizutome, whose specialty is conquering poorly designed games. When Rakurō ventures into the VR world of Shangri-La Frontier, he skips the prologue and dives straight into the action. However, this new game challenges even his expert skills with its hidden mysteries and unpredictable gameplay.
Kodansha USA Publishing handles the manga adaptation by Ryōsuke Fuji, which began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in July 2020. The series, praised for its unique blend of humor and action, continues to expand its universe with the upcoming cours and a planned game developed by Netmarble Nexus.
What to Expect in the Second Part of Season 2
As the anime progresses, fans can anticipate more intense battles, evolving characters, and deeper exploration of Shangri-La Frontier’s intricate VR world. The new theme songs, “Frontiers” and “realitYhurts,” are expected to set the tone for the high-stakes adventures awaiting Rakurō and his allies.
Key Details at a Glance
- Opening Theme: “Frontiers” by Awich
- Ending Theme: “realitYhurts” by CVLTE
- Second Part Release Date: January 5, 2025
- Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll (includes English dub)
- Director: Toshiyuki Kubooka
- Character Design: Ayumi Kurashima
- Manga Publisher: Kodansha USA
