“Post-apocalyptic Japan's elite city Atlas faces rebellion from Metal-Age rebels fighting segregation and exclusion.”
Shangri-La
シャングリ・ラ
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Synopsis
Post-apocalyptic Japan's elite city Atlas faces rebellion from Metal-Age rebels fighting segregation and exclusion.
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?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 14 sampled reviews
What 14 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.69 · some divergence
4.6 pts
Recommenders 7.6 · others 3.0
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Sep 2009 → Apr 2024
- 7 “The series features an intriguing and surprising blend of post-apocalyptic, magic, and science tropes, anchored by a compellingly unlikely 14-year-old terrorist protagonist. However, the plot often...”
- 9 “Shangri-La is an outstanding, beautifully crafted jewel of the genre that keeps me hooked with its clever, complex plot and compelling atmosphere. While the series is highly enjoyable, it suffers...”
- 8 “This show delivers a compelling sci-fi experience featuring a cool female lead and a masterfully woven plot that connects various factions through an action-packed narrative. While the pacing is...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Shangri-La begins and ends here.
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- Format 24 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 12m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2009 – Sep 2009 Spring 2009
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-4019 catalog
Produced by
- Rakuonsha Producer
- flying DOG Producer
- NTT Docomo Producer
- Atelier Musa Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor