SK∞

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, Assistant Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation

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Mar 3, 2025

Tas_Ali

Recommended

This anime was absolutely incredible! I was so captivated by the story and characters that I even managed to finish watching the entire series in just one single day because it was truly LIT!! The excitement kept me glued to the screen from start to finish.

Unique Story: The premise of underground skating as a competitive sport is quite unique, mixing adrenaline with character-driven narratives. While some plot elements may feel familiar, the execution and the vibrant world the characters inhabit keep it refreshing.

Predictability and Enjoyment: Even if some aspects might be predictable, the infectious energy of the skating culture and the relationships among characters make ... it a fun watch. If you enjoy sports genres or character-driven stories, there’s plenty to appreciate.

Art Style: The art style perfectly complements the high-energy scenes and vibrant personalities of the characters. The colorful designs and dynamic animation during skate battles enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing.

Well-Rounded Characters: The characters are well-developed, each with their own strengths and flaws. For instance, they grapple with issues like insecurity, rivalry, and friendship, which adds depth. They’re not just exceptionally skilled skaters; they are relatable and realistic in their struggles.

Realistic Reactions: Characters react to events in a believable manner, showcasing a range of emotions that make them feel real. Their growth throughout the series is significant, adding to the narrative's richness.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Oct 30, 2024

Az1085

Mixed Feelings

I'll be so real: All 5 of the docked points are purely because the character of Adam exists. Words cannot encompass how deep my hatred for that ugly, goofy eyebrows, lipless, yeti built monster runs. Honestly, he doesn't even have to do anything for me to hate him, I just see his face and am instantly fuelled by the rage to go adult Gon on him. I genuinely cannot count the amount of times I was hoping this show would suddenly take the dark crime show thriller route and throw in a random serial killer to just pop in and take him out :'( I ... love Tadashi but I'm still so mad at him for not taking the opportunity to get Adam thrown in jail (where hopefully another inmate would take him out) and instead continues to follow the man who calls him a dog and treats him like trash?? Like GET UP TADASHI PLEASE YOU'RE BETTER THAN THIS 😭 it's even worse because his name is literally Tadashi?? So why are you not doing the Tadashi thing?

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Oct 22, 2024

FlowMAL

Not Recommended

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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