English Dub Review: Shangri-La Frontier “Great King of the Deep, I Humbly Seek to Crush You”; The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis”

Overview

“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.

“The Anonymous (Asinine) A-Team and a Crisis”

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

Our Take

Crunchyroll closes the season with a two-episode finale that kicks off with a cleverly designed boss fight, where Sunraku uses brains over brawn to exploit his enemy’s strengths against them. The battle, full of high-stakes tension and nods to classic game mechanics, showcases creative strategy, unpredictable twists, and sharp writing. Humor is seamlessly woven throughout, often poking fun at infamous RPG quirks—like vague quest prompts and hilariously unhelpful NPCs—keeping the tone playful without sacrificing intensity. Even with a few pacing dips and some cut corners visually, the episode remains tightly constructed and engaging.

The second half shifts gears into a full-blown spectacle as the cast gears up for a high-profile tournament. In true Shangri-La Frontier fashion, things go off the rails in the most entertaining way possible—complete with cosplay disguises, absurd excuses to stall for time, and a backup plan hinging on chaotic match scheduling. It’s a frantic, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt sequence that reinforces the show’s core theme of friendship forged through gaming. Sunraku, Pencilgon, and Katzo each get moments to shine, proving that beneath the silliness lies some genuine character depth and loyalty.

Overall, this two-part finale of Shangri-La Frontier strikes a perfect balance of brains, chaos, and comedy, delivering everything that makes the series so enjoyable. From a smartly executed boss battle focusing on strategy over brute force to a tournament arc filled with disguises, stalling tactics, and unexpected twists, both episodes embrace the show’s love for gaming culture with sharp writing and high energy. While not every storyline is wrapped up and the pacing occasionally falters, the finale leans into a setup crazy cliffhanger that sets the stage for the recently announced third season. This closing chapter leans more into setup than payoff but does so with enough charm and energy to keep fans eager for what’s next.