Anime like Shangri-la

What is Shangri-la about?

Studio: GONZO
Status: Finished

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.

Tags: Post-Apocalyptic , Espionage , Otaku Culture , Female Protagonist , CGI , Transgender , Hikikomori , LGBTQ+ Themes , Urban Fantasy , Adoption , Denpa

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Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation

Also known as Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation.

Studio: Sega Games , Telecom Animation Film , Pony Canyon , ADK Emotions , TOKYO MX , Sammy , TBS , SEGA , Frontier Works , Broccoli
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

In the year 2027, the video game Phantasy Star Online 2 is all the rage at Seiga Academy. Every student is on board the fad—except for Itsuki Tachibana, a well-rounded student who doesn't play video games. Due to its popularity, the game is currently under review at Seiga Academy to see if it has a negative impact on the students. Consequently, this causes Itsuki to catch the attention of Rina Izumi, the perfectionist student council president who aims to prove that the game is not to blame.

To accomplish her objective, Rina recruits Itsuki as the student council vice president and tasks him with learning to play the game while keeping his grades up. Now obliged to report his daily findings of the game to Rina and analyze its merits, Itsuki carries the fate of Phantasy Star Online 2 in his hands.

Tags: Video Games , School , Virtual World , Urban Fantasy , Crossover , Aliens , Henshin , Heterosexual , Isekai , CGI , Military , Gender Bending

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Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä

Also known as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

Studio: Studio Hibari , Topcraft , Walt Disney Studios , GKids
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

A thousand years after a global war, a seaside kingdom known as the Valley Of The Wind remains one of only a few areas still populated. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley are engaged in a constant struggle with powerful insects called ohmu, who guard a poisonous jungle that is spreading across the Earth. Nausicaä and her brave companions, together with the people of the Valley, strive to restore the bond between humanity and the Earth.

Tags: Environmental , Post-Apocalyptic , Female Protagonist , Lost Civilization , Philosophy , War , Aviation , Military , Eco-Horror , Kaiju , Survival , Primarily Adult Cast , Cosmic Horror , Travel , Politics , Guns , Anachronism , Orphan , Tanks , Cult , Revenge , Nudity , Elderly Protagonist

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