SK8 the Infinity English Sub & Dub

About SK8 the Infinity

Meet SK8 the Infinity (SK∞ エスケーエイト), an action, drama and sports anime by bones (2021). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Reki, a high school sophomore and skater, is addicted to “S,” a highly hidden and dangerous downhill skateboarding race that takes place in an abandoned mine. The skaters are especially wild about the “beefs,” or heated battles that erupt in the races.

More of the story: Reki takes Langa, a transfer learner returning to Japan after studying abroad, to the mine where the races are held. Langa, who has no skateboarding experience, stumbles on himself pulled into the world of “S”... (Source: Aniplex of America) Note: On March 13, 2021 a recap episode (9.5) went on air, postponing the broadcast of the regular episodes by one week.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Langa Hasegawa (Chiaki Kobayashi) and Hiromi Higa (Kenta Miyake) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

bones is the studio behind SK8 the Infinity, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.9/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Chiaki Kobayashi voicing Langa Hasegawa gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2021, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.