SK∞ (SK8 The Infinity)

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SK∞

SK8 the Infinity

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Add to My List Status: WatchingCompletedOn-HoldDroppedPlan to Watch Eps Seen: / 12 Your Score: Select(10) Masterpiece(9) Great(8) Very Good(7) Good(6) Fine(5) Average(4) Bad(3) Very Bad(2) Horrible(1) Appalling Add Detailed Info Add to Favorites Alternative Titles Synonyms: SK Eight, Skate Japanese: SK∞ エスケーエイト English: SK8 the Infinity German: SK8 the Infinity French: SK8 the Infinity More titles Information Type: TV Episodes: 12 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Jan 10, 2021 to Apr 4, 2021 Premiered: Winter 2021 Broadcast: Sundays at 02:00 (JST) Producers: Aniplex, Movic, ABC Animation Licensors: Aniplex of America Studios: Bones Source: Original Genre: SportsSports Theme: RacingRacing Duration: 23 min. per ep. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older Statistics Score: 8.001 (scored by 317990317,990 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #7132 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #393 Members: 625,434 Favorites: 13,802 Available At Official SiteOfficial Site@sk8_project More links Resources AniDBANNWikipediaWikipediaSyoboiBangumi More links Streaming Platforms Crunchyroll Bahamut Anime Crazy Bilibili More servicesMay be unavailable in your region.

Details Characters & Staff Episodes Videos Stats Reviews Recommendations Interest Stacks News Forum Clubs Pictures Top > Anime > SK∞ 8.00Ranked #713Popularity #393Members 625,434Winter 2021TVBonesAdd to My ListWatchingCompletedPlan to WatchSelect(10) Masterpiece(9) Great(8) Very Good(7) Good(6) Fine(5) Average(4) Bad(3) Very Bad(2) Horrible(1) Appalling Episodes: /12PV 3 (Aniplex US version)playMore videos Edit Synopsis 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] Edit Related Entries Sequel (TV) SK∞ 2nd Season Side Story: SK∞ OVA: Extra Part (OVA) Summary: SK∞: Crazy Rock Jam (TV Special) Visit MALxJapan MALxJapan -More than just anime- MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2026 - NOVELOUS Worlds Love or Fear? Anime Art Academy: Learn how to draw anime & manga from Japanese pros🎨 Watch "ConBiz!" ー a new Japanese business entertainment program More characters Characters & Voice Actors 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 More staff Staff Sotokawa, Akihiro Producer Suzuki, Mari Producer Uryuu, Kyouko Producer Oonuki, Kenichi Assistant Producer, 2nd Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director Edit Opening Theme Preview Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Youtube Music "Paradise" by Rude-α Edit Ending Theme "Infinity (インフィニティ)" by Yuuri (優里) Reviews Write review 154 Recommended 33 Mixed Feelings 19 Not Recommended All reviews (206) Jan 7, 2026 noripop 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 What did you think of this review? Nice 0 Love it 0 Funny 0 Confusing 0 Informative 0 Well-written 0 Creative 0More reviews by noripop (2) Show allRead moreShow lessOpen Gift Report 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 What did you think of this review? Nice 0 Love it 0 Funny 0 Confusing 0 Informative 0 Well-written 0 Creative 0More reviews by elumizu (109) Show allRead moreShow lessOpen Gift Report Oct 22, 2024 FlowMAL Not Recommended Funny 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 What did you think of this review? 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Bakusat...read more Jun 7, 2022 10:13 AM by Aiimee | Discuss (2 comments) TV Anime 'SK∞' Gets New Anime Project Aniplex revealed during the Sk8 Masquerade of Love event on Sunday that a new anime project for the original television anime SK∞ (Sk8 the Infinity) is in the ...read more Jul 4, 2021 11:26 AM by DatRandomDude | Discuss (27 comments) More discussions Recent Forum Discussion Poll: SK∞ Episode 12 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Stark700 - Apr 3, 2021 227 replies by RandoVioEso »»Jan 18, 8:40 PM Poll: SK∞ Episode 11 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 ) Stark700 - Mar 27, 2021 150 replies by RandoVioEso »»Jan 18, 8:12 PM Poll: SK∞ Episode 10 Discussion ( 1 2 3 ) Stark700 - Mar 20, 2021 139 replies by RandoVioEso »»Jan 18, 7:48 PM Poll: SK∞ Episode 3 Discussion ( 1 2 3 ) KANLen09 - Jan 23, 2021 119 replies by Yoshihir00 »»Jan 2, 4:24 AM Poll: SK∞ Episode 9 Discussion ( 1 2 3 ) Stark700 - Mar 6, 2021 144 replies by RandoVioEso »»Sep 26, 2025 11:04 PM

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