SK∞
Summary: 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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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.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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SK∞ Review
SK∞ — High school student Reki Kyan is passionate about one thing: skateboarding. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Sports conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, SK∞ offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Sports, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Hasegawa, Langa
Main
Kobayashi, Chiaki
Japanese
Hasegawa, Langa
Main
Wang, Howard
English
Hasegawa, Langa
Main
Martim, Rodrigo
Portuguese (BR)
Hasegawa, Langa
Main
Ruiz, Víctor
Spanish
Hasegawa, Langa
Main
Laisné, Grégory
French
Kyan, Reki
Main
Hatanaka, Tasuku
Japanese
Kyan, Reki
Main
Shipman, Matt
English
Kyan, Reki
Main
Moreno, Victor
Portuguese (BR)
Kyan, Reki
Main
Ratsito, Enzo
French
Kyan, Reki
Main
Moreno, Pablo
Spanish
Adam's Aunt
Supporting
Takahashi, Rie
Japanese
Adam's Aunt
Supporting
Roberts, Brianna
English
Butler
Supporting
Tanabe, Kousuke
Japanese
Butler
Supporting
Porto, Paulo
Portuguese (BR)
Carla
Supporting
Barbosa, Luciana
Portuguese (BR)
Carla
Supporting
Motoyoshi, Yukiko
Japanese
Carla
Supporting
Britt, Kimmie
English
Carla
Supporting
Gallardo, Dafne
Spanish
Carla
Supporting
Vallée, Dominique
French
Chinen, Miya
Supporting
Nagatsuka, Takuma
Japanese
Staff
Sotokawa, Akihiro
Producer
Suzuki, Mari
Producer
Uryuu, Kyouko
Producer
Oonuki, Kenichi
Assistant Producer, Assistant Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation
Utsumi, Hiroko
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Original Character Design, Original Creator
Mima, Masafumi
Sound Director
Chiba, Daisuke
Episode Director
Hasui, Takahiro
Episode Director, Storyboard
Miyanishi, Tetsuya
Episode Director
Nomata, Noriyuki
Episode Director
Takada, Masatoyo
Episode Director, Key Animation
Yamamoto, Takayuki
Episode Director, Storyboard
Yano, Takanori
Episode Director
Yasui, Takashi
Episode Director, 2nd Key Animation
Hayashi, Akemi
Storyboard, Key Animation
Igarashi, Takuya
Storyboard
Rude-α
Theme Song Performance
Yuuri
Theme Song Performance
Abe, Ayumi
Key Animation
Adachi, Yuusuke
Key Animation