Shangri-la
2009 • GONZO
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2009
- Episodes
- 24
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- GONZO · Funimation · NTT Docomo · Kadokawa Shoten
- Genres
- Action · Drama · Science fiction
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. 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 – must face her destiny and lead her people into the utopia of Atlas. The city's ruthless government isn't going to welcome them with open arms, but Kuniko won't give up until the gates of Atlas are kicked open for good – even if it means discovering that the promised land she dreamed of is built upon a foundation of twisted secrets and lies.
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Shangri-la was produced by the studio GONZO and premiered in 2009 as an adaptation of the light novel series by Eiichi Ikegami. Set in a future Tokyo transformed into a massive carbon-trading forest city, the narrative explores themes of ecological collapse, extreme environmental regulation, and the friction between technological advancement and nature. The series was directed by Makoto Bessho with scripts overseen by Hiroshi Ohnogi, aiming to translate Ikegami’s complex, satirical sociopolitical vision into a high-concept visual medium.
The character designs for the anime were crafted by the artist Range Murata, who is well-regarded for his distinctively elegant and detailed aesthetic. His work on Shangri-la was intended to balance the gritty, near-future dystopian setting with a stylish, human-focused visual language. Upon its release, the series garnered attention for its ambitious world-building and its rather prescient focus on carbon credits, though it remains a niche entry in GONZO’s catalog that is often appreciated more for its conceptual depth than its mainstream reach.
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