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High school student Reki Kyan is passionate about one thing: skateboarding. When night falls, he heads to "S," an illegal underground race inside a mine where skaters compete in highly dangerous situations. After a loss that results in his skateboard being destroyed and his arm being broken, Reki is now incapable of practicing at all.

While working, Reki runs into his new classmate, Langa Hasegawa, a half-Canadian and half-Japanese boy with no skateboarding experience whatsoever. Langa is in desperate need of money. After they both visit "S" when tasked by Reki's boss, they get into trouble and are forced into a bet that requires Langa to skate in a race. However, the mysterious transfer student holds a trump card that Reki is unaware of, one which might help him win the race in the most unexpected way.

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Kyan, Reki Main

Hatanaka, Tasuku Japanese

Hasegawa, Langa Main

Kobayashi, Chiaki Japanese

Chinen, Miya Supporting

Nagatsuka, Takuma Japanese

Sakurayashiki, Kaoru Supporting

Midorikawa, Hikaru Japanese

Nanjou, Kojirou Supporting

Matsumoto, Yasunori Japanese

Shindou, Ainosuke Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito Japanese

Kikuchi, Tadashi Supporting

Ono, Kensho Japanese

Shadow Supporting

Miyake, Kenta Japanese

Carla Supporting

Motoyoshi, Yukiko Japanese

Hasegawa, Nanako Supporting

Sonozaki, Mie Japanese

Suzuki, Mari Producer

Sotokawa, Akihiro Producer

Uryuu, Kyouko Producer

Oonuki, Kenichi Assistant Producer, 2nd Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director

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Jan 7, 2026

NorahSnigel

Recommended

i really loved rewatching this! such a sweet, feel-good show that you can put on when you have nothing to watch, although it can be a little cheesy and have that “power of friendship” type of vibe. i really enjoyed both reki and langas character development and watching their relationship blossom :)

the art styles and animation is really smooth especially during the skating sequences, but something that really stood out to me is the graffiti artwork in the intro, it really caught my eye and look’s totally amazing. the soundtrack is great too!

the side characters also had great storylines, i especially loved adam and ... tadashis backstory. i kinda feel like almost every duo in the show had a possibility of having a romantic relationship but it never really got anywhere, i don’t know if it’s queerbaiting or if it will go somewhere in a future season… i do wish there was a manga though.

overall i really enjoyed the show! would totally recommend :)

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 12, 2025

elumizu

Mixed Feelings

SK8 the Infinity bursts with vibrant energy, stylish visuals, and a cast that’s easy to root for. The friendship between Reki and Langa flows naturally, growing from lighthearted banter to a deeper connection that, depending on your lens, could blur the line between platonic and romantic. The underground skate scene of “S” is full of color and personality, but the show rarely slows down to flesh out its world. Rules, rivalries, and community culture are more hinted at than deeply built. The pacing often feels rushed, with emotional conflicts resolved in a single conversation and tonal shifts that swing from heartfelt drama to outlandish comedy ... in seconds. Structurally, the focus sometimes drifts, spending more time on over-the-top moments than letting key character beats breathe. The antagonist is memorable, larger-than-life, and undeniably entertaining, though his theatrics can tip into distraction. Visually, the anime thrives on saturated colors, dynamic camera angles, and fluid skate sequences that make every race feel cinematic. The soundtrack blends upbeat rock and electronic beats that match the sport’s energy, while the voice cast sells both the comedic banter and the emotional vulnerability with equal conviction. It’s not a narratively tight show, but it knows how to make you care. The moral undertones about pursuing your passion, embracing friendship, and facing your insecurities, come through even when the plot wobbles. Enjoyment is easy; you can just let it sweep you along. As for rewatch value, it’s high if you’re in it for the skate battles and character chemistry, less so if you’re chasing a meticulously built story. If you’re not looking for realism and just want a fun, heart-driven ride with flashes of sincerity and flair, SK8 offers that, even if it’s a little messy along the way.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Oct 22, 2024

FlowMAL

Not Recommended

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The skating isn't realistic at all. It feels like the studio didn't research skateboarding and the culture and created a story about what they thought skateboarders were like. The plot was lacklustre. The anime did nothing terrible, but it did nothing great either. The only decent things were the art and animation.

Nothing was interesting about the characters. The MC is the generic, overly energetic protagonist. The deuteragonist is the stereotypical emotionless and "cooler" character and probably the most interesting character in the show, which says a lot about the rest. And the villain is basically just Hisoka from Walmart. Also, this one's more of ... a personal preference, but as a Christian, I was not fond of the Adam and Eve comparisons in the later episodes. Even objectively, the Adam and Eve metaphors were pointless, didn't make much sense and failed to add extra substance to the characters and the overarching story.

If you were like me and wanted to watch this anime because you are into skateboarding, you should save your time and not watch it. If you wish to watch it for the story and don't care about how realistic the skateboarding is, it would probably be more bearable... but you should also save your time and find something with a more intriguing plot.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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