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SK∞ is basically the epitome of why I love sports anime.
It's absolutely crazy - an it knows it. The show doesn't take itself too seriously, which is fine.
But it also has some jaw dropping animation/art, catchy opening tune (the soundtrack in general is solid) and loveable characters.
SK∞ is loud, colorful and keeps you on your feet.

Until episode 7.
There's some sudden character drama that comes kinda out of left field. At first I was expecting some commentary on talent vs hard work (pretty bogstandard sports anime narrative) but it ended up as... skating is fun?
"It's OK to enjoy stuff 'cause it's fun!" is a great ... message I wish more series had... but that's pretty much the end of good stuff in the finale.
The build up to the ending is poor, pretty much just spent watching Reki mooch and Langa being upset because Reki's mooching.
The whole corrupt politician/Adam side plot goes nowhere. There's no development between Joe, Cherry and Adam and Shadow gets fucking cucked by his manager.
The only mildly positive thing about the last episode was Langa healthily processing his father's passing and the wholesome Reki/Langa make-up the previous episode.

I'll still be waiting for season 2 LMAO (hopefully we get a skater girl. please i'm begging)

Also, poor Miya. Just in general. Poor Miya.

I definitely enjoyed the anime more, but that's like 90% because of nostalgia lol

The manga felt like it had some extra breathing room for all the characters to grow a little more. It might not be that noticiable but I thought it was neat.
However, a lot of Madoka's visual oomph was lost - which is why I prefer the anime. The surreality of a lot of scenes is lacking to say the least. This is especially noticable in the witch labyrinths. The art is by no means bad (quite the opposite) but I think - visuals wise - Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica works a little ... better as an anime.

Still, worth a read, esecially if you're a fan of the anime!