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Jan 16, 2021 9:29 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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For a first-timer, Langa does the impossible with style while facing off with Shadow, all by sheer luck. All things otherwise, Reki still needs to teach him or else.

Y'know, it's such an impact that a rookie like Langa managed to shake up the world of "S", but place him outside and he doesn't look the spot, how ironic. Just can't get enough of Langa's gags for failing to do what he did before. Almost got Isekai-ed killed by Truck-kun though...

OOH, Cherry Blossom and Joe finally show their skating styles, but their personal rivalry is still the comedic factor.

Trying to skate a skateboard, snowboarding style is quite different, example: mastering a skateboard ollie for a start...ALMOST. Reki's house visit was startling for Langa though, to help the latter create a fully-customized skateboard of his own to master, that's pretty nice, but you have to go through lots of blood and pain to achieve proficiency, and that's easier said than done.

You're getting the hang of it, Langa. Keep improving in your craft! And a "beef" challenge so soon for the rookie again national player Miya Chinen, that's saying something.

If you ask me, this is pure Tony Hawk: Pro Skater moments of freedom. Still interested though.
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Jan 16, 2021 11:12 AM
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This is great, loving it. Ton of energy, passion and most importantly heart. Got super invested in both Langa and Reki as characters, great guys.

The montages were all great, Langa struggling to get used skateboarding but he still managed to do an Ollie in two weeks.

Looking forward to more.
Jan 16, 2021 11:14 AM
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I was watching it on funimation and the Subtitles looked out of sync. Did anyone else encounter the same issue?
Jan 16, 2021 11:15 AM
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I just love this! Langa and Reki's relationship is getting better! They get to know each other's family. It's just a matter of time until they join a family!

Another ship is the Cherry Blossom and Joe, while Joe's playing around with many women, he's being his true self only when he's with Cherry Blossom.

Watching school boys doing their best getting better at their hobby, actual hobby, make me wonder how much I waste my precious childhood time.

Also, the real MVP is Reki, he trains Langa and makes skateboards by himself!
phantomfandomJan 16, 2021 11:20 AM
Jan 16, 2021 11:19 AM
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BuriBuriZaemon31 said:
I was watching it on funimation and the Subtitles looked out of sync. Did anyone else encounter the same issue?


Can confirm.

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Jan 16, 2021 11:22 AM
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Okay idk what was happening but my subtitles were completely out of sync. Anyone else having the same problem?
Jan 16, 2021 11:22 AM
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Love love love this, still so much fun
Their friendship is also so good to watch

The villain seems to be really...over the top? can't really tell with what is shown so far, but he goes really well with everything.
We got a race next week!
Jan 16, 2021 11:26 AM
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katachikuka said:
Okay idk what was happening but my subtitles were completely out of sync. Anyone else having the same problem?


Yeah... dunno what that's about. I really hope they update it soon.
Jan 16, 2021 11:26 AM
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BuriBuriZaemon31 said:
I was watching it on funimation and the Subtitles looked out of sync. Did anyone else encounter the same issue?


Yes. Seems Funi subs are currently out of sync. Hope they fix it soon. Using a shitty pirate site or downloading a torrent is such a pain.
Jan 16, 2021 11:28 AM

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BuriBuriZaemon31 said:
I was watching it on funimation and the Subtitles looked out of sync. Did anyone else encounter the same issue?
yes the same thing happened to me i thought it was just my fire stick so i went onto my computer and it had the same problem ig ill just wait and see
Jan 16, 2021 11:33 AM

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Subtitles are currently not in sync as others have said. If I recall previous problems on their site for new episodes, this may likely not be fixed for a few hours. This also affects any websites that pirate Funimation's episodes & subs.
Jan 16, 2021 11:47 AM

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Another good episode. Like I thought in the previous episdoe, this anime is just really fun to watch. It is all so over-the-top (like a voice-activated computer skateboard) and well animated that you can’t help feeling charmed by it. The characters have good chemistry with each other too, which helps make it even more enjoyable.
Jan 16, 2021 12:13 PM
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Even though the subtitles were completely out of sync, I still loved this week's episode.
Jan 16, 2021 12:18 PM

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watched this through other means where the subs were synced properly.

Another great episode! So Langa's performance last ep was a fluke, and he can't replicate those skating skills again. Glad they kept it realistic like that instead of making him OP and knowing how to skate like a pro just because he used to snowboard.

The bromance btw Langa and Reki is already going strong. Gotta quell my inner fujoshi heart though. Joe an Cherry Blossom come off as ex-lovers the way they were quarreling with each other like that. They both think they are hot shit, but their rivalry is kinda juvenile.

It was also amusing to see that Shadow isn't as tough as he seems since his other profession is being a florist.

Since Langa will be racing against the kid next ep, I wonder if the antagonist will make his appearance at the end of the next ep.

The anime seems to be leaning more towards the comedy-style, even bringing up Langa's dead father didn't damper the mood too much. Which is fine. I was thoroughly entertained the whole time.
Jan 16, 2021 12:38 PM
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i feel pretty invested in all the characters/skaters already--i love the snippets of their daily lives we got and how different they are on the S racetrack

the scene with langa's mom was great haha, and im super looking forward to the next ep! still cant get over the OP + ED + bones' production value for this series

Jan 16, 2021 12:41 PM

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It's great that they didn't make Langa this out of the ordinary skater that just can do things perfectly on his first time, but he struggled (even though it was for only 2 weeks).
This friendship is so cute, Reki is so supportive of Langa.
I really want to see the famous Miya skating!
Jan 16, 2021 12:44 PM
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The mental Olympics trying to watch this episode... omg my brain-
Jan 16, 2021 12:47 PM

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Impressive incompotence from Funi to get subtitles so completely out of sync. Still, despite it being pretty awkward to keep track of what was actually going on, this was an entertaining training episode to get Langa some proper skateboarding skills going forward.
Jan 16, 2021 12:48 PM
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IKR! Langa is so awesome... and hilarious. He looks cool in the beginning and then he will fall. Haha. Welp, he's a beginner skateboarder afterall. I think falling or failing is just part of learning. Langa did his first ollie, not perfect tho but he's getting there. At least, after his father's death, he found something that he really enjoys doing. Langa will surely get there slowly, of course with the help of Reki. Langa and Reki's friendship/bromance is just amazing.

Cherry's AI board, Carla, is cool btw.

Looks like Langa is gonna race again. I'm excited! Didn't expect that this would entertain me this much!

Jan 16, 2021 1:04 PM
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Chickengirl said:
watched this through other means where the subs were synced properly.

hey, could you share how/where you watched it? I've looked on several sites and asked others for fixes but everyone else seemed to just have watched it with the delayed subs. I can't stand them, but no site is offering a solution.
Jan 16, 2021 1:05 PM

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cyandiamond said:
Chickengirl said:
watched this through other means where the subs were synced properly.

hey, could you share how/where you watched it? I've looked on several sites and asked others for fixes but everyone else seemed to just have watched it with the delayed subs. I can't stand them, but no site is offering a solution.


Had to
Jan 16, 2021 1:37 PM
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i absolutely love this anime so far, i love the relationship between langa and reki. this episode was sooo entertaining!!
Jan 16, 2021 2:00 PM
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I had issues with funimation like everyone else but I was able to watch the episode on another site. I really liked this episode and the relationship building between Reki and Langa, and the scene where Langa got to meet Reki's mother and sisters was really cute! Also, the bickering between Joe and Cherry was fun too.
Jan 16, 2021 2:24 PM

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Wow Langa landed a ollie, his hard work paid off.
Jan 16, 2021 2:28 PM

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Awesome seeing more of Langa and Reki's dynamic during the training sessions. This show already makes me wanna start skating so bad.
Jan 16, 2021 3:17 PM

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Langa nails his first ollie in the matter of 2 weeks, damn. So he gets challenged by an upcoming talent, wonder how his new board will effect his skating

Jan 16, 2021 3:27 PM

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Another enjoyable ep, reki is great guy, teaching & helping langa with all the things he need/lack. Didnt expecting shadow 'another life' to be that diff lol can't wait to see miya as char next week!
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Jan 16, 2021 3:32 PM
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damn this anime is too good, langa learned the ollie and the reason behind the anime's name is revealed too! pretty cool meaning too.

catboy from the opening is here and he challenges langa :o
excited for next week, what'll happen next episode
Jan 16, 2021 3:33 PM

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I'm loving this show a lot already!

Langa's mom is so cute. Reki's is nice. I was wondering about their fathers, sad that Langa's died hence the move.

The episode intermission was mad funny; Sailor Shadow is unexpected lol I like Cherry Blossom and Joe dynamic as well as, ofc, Reki and Langa.
Jan 16, 2021 3:46 PM
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Funimation ain’t syncing the subs right ughhhhh smh
Jan 16, 2021 3:57 PM
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This show has a lot of hype behind it and it lives up, both the first and the second episode were amazing, though the antagonists are a bit cartoonish.
Jan 16, 2021 4:18 PM

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I absolutely loved this episode! For some reason the subtitles were way ahead of what was happening (which I'm not blaming the anime for I just thought it was worth noting for my feelings lol) but I still had a good grasp of what was happening.
Langa got his first ollie! Yay! Seeing his friendship blossom with Reki is too cute. I can't wait til Langa really improves and we can see them skate together more. :)


Jan 16, 2021 4:48 PM
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BuriBuriZaemon31 said:
I was watching it on funimation and the Subtitles looked out of sync. Did anyone else encounter the same issue?


Had the same issue. I don’t know what’s up with that.
Jan 16, 2021 5:15 PM

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Another great episode :)
I can already tell that I'm gonna like Joe and Miya the most. Why are supporting characters always so much more fun than the main characters? :D

I also love the mid-episode-segments. Shadow's magical girl transformation was really funny :D
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Jan 16, 2021 5:38 PM

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lmaoo langa fooled me into thinking he could turn when he was running away from the gym teacher!

i knew langa was a prodigy, but wow a whole ollie in two weeks!

joe and cherry are so hot man

all the characters are so attractiveee <3



Jan 16, 2021 5:41 PM
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BuriBuriZaemon31 said:
I was watching it on funimation and the Subtitles looked out of sync. Did anyone else encounter the same issue?


Yeah me too 😅 I thought it was just me lol
Jan 16, 2021 5:42 PM
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Langa struggling to learn skateboard was just...real. Can relate it 😂😂😂
Jan 16, 2021 5:47 PM

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After an episode dedicated to Langa training to improve his skating, let's see how his efforts pay off against this up-and-coming challenger.

And I just want to say one more time, that ED is such a feel-good song. It just makes you feel happy.
People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime.

Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait.

MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol.


Jan 16, 2021 6:02 PM

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I‘m too lazy to review this episode rn but i loved it! The animation is so beautiful too!
Also the design of the board Reki made is so cute, even tho Langa having something else in mind. I thought Reki‘s idea was way cooler!
Jan 16, 2021 6:11 PM
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The amount of interest I put in this anime is just massive. After all bones who make this anime truly immersive and colorful.
I like tsundere, especially Eris :)
Jan 16, 2021 6:56 PM

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serotonin zoom on this episode



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Jan 16, 2021 7:39 PM
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This is dope. Langa and Reki are really becoming even more likeable (even tho i like them already). Langa put in the effort and did that ollie, which was really cool to see. Dope ep 9/10
Jan 16, 2021 8:00 PM

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Great episode. Bones doing a fantastic job and I like some of the comedy bits too.


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Jan 16, 2021 8:53 PM
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Awesome seeing more of Langa and Reki's dynamic during the training sessions. This show already makes me wanna start skating so bad.


I get the same feeling too! Makes me want to get a skateboard for my birthday!
Jan 16, 2021 8:55 PM
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the animation is so beautiful. this anime is so funny. the friendship is so cute.
Jan 16, 2021 9:54 PM

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I definitely did not know this anime would be so much fun! I was expecting a boring ass anime just a lot of skating and only that, kinda like the impression I had of God of Highschool but with skating instead of fights. The characters are really fun, the dynamic of the story is great and this has even made me wanna skate again
Jan 16, 2021 10:32 PM

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I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. It's amazing how this show can make me care for all the characters in just 2 episodes. The snippets of their real lives were cool. After all the superhuman skating, all of them have to get back to their day jobs. Shadow being a florist was unexpected but not unwelcomed who knew he would be a softie on the inside? Loving Joe's and Cherry Blossom's dynamics already. So petty XD do they have a past together? or is it just rivalry? Also, can I just say how much I appreciate seeing our skater duo interacting with their families? It was so wholesome. The training montage was cool and funny. Reki and Langa are so cute together. The skateboard design is adorable even though Langa had something more fierce in mind. Cat boy has just shown up and I've already adopted him. Let's see how the race goes.
Ending song is soothing. It adds a layer of dimension to all the characters. The opening still slaps.
Jan 16, 2021 10:39 PM

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BuriBuriZaemon31 said:
I was watching it on funimation and the Subtitles looked out of sync. Did anyone else encounter the same issue?

I had the issue of portuguese, spanish, and english subtitles showing at the same time with no way to change it to just english. Their site sucks most times sadly. This episode though was so much fun! I can't wait to see what happens next!
Jan 17, 2021 12:03 AM

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This episode was really wholesome. I loved the training montage and the fact that they didnt make Langa OP. The whole show is pretty hype and I love the relationship between the two characters. It's really nice seeing how Langa found something similar to fall in love with after his father's death.

Also that sailor moon montage intermission lmao. I had to watch it twice cuz it was hilarious.

I feel like this show is the one I'm enjoying the most this season. Great animation, great color palette, the OST is hype, the relationships are wholesome and the comedy is spot on. Yes, some things can be considered ridiculous like "Carla" but I feel like it adds to the overall over the top comedy factor.
Jan 17, 2021 12:56 AM

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Love this episode, i like the relationship of langa and reki.... best friend who help each other and yeah, langa finally can do a ollie style, work hard pays off

overall: this episode still enjoyable and really good same as the previous episode


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