Shangri-la English Sub & Dub

About Shangri-la

Meet Shangri-la (シャングリ・ラ), an action, drama and sci-fi anime by GONZO (2009). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: In the distant future, earthquakes and the effects of global warming have splintered Japanese society. Some struggle hand-to-mouth in the jungle-tangled ruins of civilization.

Also worth knowing: Some live comfortably within the closed-off city of Atlas. Others lurk online, anonymously hacking the global economy. As nature grows more violent and the divide between classes expands, one spirited girl – Kuniko – needs to face her destiny and lead her people into the utopia of Atlas.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Kuniko Houjou (Mikako Takahashi) and Takehiko (Kenyuu Horiuchi) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 24 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

GONZO is the studio behind Shangri-la, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Mikako Takahashi voicing Kuniko Houjou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.