The Japanese rock band CVLTE has released an official anime music video for their song “realitYhurts.,” which serves as the second ending theme for the popular anime “Shangri-La Frontier” season two. This video, now available on CVLTE’s YouTube channel, combines the song’s intense melodies with significant scenes from the anime’s storyline, including moments from the most recent episodes.
CVLTE Drops Anime Music Video for Shangri-La Frontier Season 2
“realitYhurts.” marks CVLTE’s first venture into anime theme songs, having been released digitally on January 5, 2025. The collaborative music video enhances the viewing experience by visually connecting the song’s emotional depth with the anime’s narrative.
“Shangri-La Frontier” season two is directed by Toshiyuki Kubooka at studio C2C. The series features Kazuyuki Fudeyasu handling the series composition, Ayumi Kurashima designing the characters, and MONACA composing the music. The anime adapts Ryosuke Fuji’s manga.
The story follows Rakuro Hizutome, a skilled “crap-game hunter,” in a near-future world where outdated display-screen games are common. Rakuro decides to play “Shangri-La Frontier,” a highly acclaimed VR game with millions of players. His experiences within this game, including forming online friendships and facing rivals, significantly alter his and other players’ lives.
Crunchyroll is currently streaming “Shangri-La Frontier,” providing access to the series for global audiences. The anime explores themes of gaming, friendship, and personal growth within a virtual world.
Source: CVLTE official YouTube channel
