04/06/2009 - 09/14/2009 Finished
Shangri-La (シャングリ・ラ)
In a post-apocalyptic society, much of earthquake-riddled Japan has been left to ruin, resulting in an abundance of greenery. Governments manage much of the world's emissions, resulting in a massive class divide and economic disparity. The Japanese government launches "Project Atlas," a utopian city that will replace Tokyo but can only fit a certain amount of people. This limitation means that some people will have to live outside the city in jungles, as refugees. However, with any flawed plan comes those who are willing to challenge it. These include Kuniko Houjou, an heir to a renegade town; Mikuni, a mysterious and powerful child kept in a secret temple; Kunihito Kusanagi, a soldier for the high-tech and exclusive monopoly Atlas; Karin Ishida, a genius economics whiz with her hand in markets across the world; and the villainous Ryouko Naruse, leading Atlas in its domination of this future world. Can this group of rebels, forming a movement known as "Metal-Age," band together to demonstrate that inclusion and teamwork prevail over cruel segregation?
24
Total episodes
24
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 24 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Shangri-La has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Shangri-La doesn't have a single filler episode: all 24 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 24 episodes of Shangri-La aired in 2009 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Shangri-La is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 24 without detours. If you came looking for which Shangri-La episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
24 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl's Return04/06/2009 | 04/06/2009 | Canon |
| 2 | The Poison Swamp of Ikebukuro04/13/2009 | 04/13/2009 | Canon |
| 3 | The Creation04/20/2009 | 04/20/2009 | Canon |
| 4 | Uber-Akihabara04/27/2009 | 04/27/2009 | Canon |
| 5 | Wild Dance of Madness05/04/2009 | 05/04/2009 | Canon |
| 6 | Fictitious Battle Lines05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | Canon |
| 7 | Sad Thoughts of Love and Hate05/18/2009 | 05/18/2009 | Canon |
| 8 | Lipstick Cruelty05/25/2009 | 05/25/2009 | Canon |
| 9 | Divine Prophecy of the Sun and Moon06/01/2009 | 06/01/2009 | Canon |
| 10 | Blade of the Sacred Sound06/08/2009 | 06/08/2009 | Canon |
| 11 | Butterfly Dream06/15/2009 | 06/15/2009 | Canon |
| 12 | All in Constant Flux06/22/2009 | 06/22/2009 | Canon |
| 13 | Flying Girl06/29/2009 | 06/29/2009 | Canon |
| 14 | Transfigured City07/06/2009 | 07/06/2009 | Canon |
| 15 | Freak Defeat07/13/2009 | 07/13/2009 | Canon |
| 16 | Forest Frenzy07/20/2009 | 07/20/2009 | Canon |
| 17 | A Dark Night's Resistance07/27/2009 | 07/27/2009 | Canon |
| 18 | Two-Headed Fable08/03/2009 | 08/03/2009 | Canon |
| 19 | Tokyo Airstrike08/10/2009 | 08/10/2009 | Canon |
| 20 | Melody of Connection08/17/2009 | 08/17/2009 | Canon |
| 21 | The Holy Land Lost08/24/2009 | 08/24/2009 | Canon |
| 22 | Eternal Bonds08/31/2009 | 08/31/2009 | Canon |
| 23 | Prelude to Collapse09/07/2009 | 09/07/2009 | Canon |
| 24 | Our Shangri-La09/14/2009 | 09/14/2009 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Shangri-La have?
Shangri-La has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Shangri-La have?
In total, Shangri-La has 24 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Shangri-La?
It is recommended to watch Shangri-La in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Shangri-La online?
Shangri-La is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Shangri-La a complete anime?
Yes, Shangri-La is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Shangri-La have?
No, Shangri-La does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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