“SK8 the Infinity” is an anime television series produced by Bones that aired in 2021. The series is directed by Hiroko Utsumi and written by Akemi Hayashi, and is based on the original concept by Mitsurou Kubo.
The story of “SK8 the Infinity” follows Reki, a high school student who is passionate about skateboarding. One day, he meets Langa, a transfer student from America who is also a skilled skateboarder. Together, they participate in the underground skateboarding scene known as “S,” which involves dangerous and intense races held in a mysterious and abandoned amusement park. As they compete against other skilled skateboarders, Reki and Langa must also deal with their own personal struggles and the challenges that come with being part of the “S” scene.
“SK8 the Infinity” received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and exciting action scenes. It has also been praised for its depiction of skateboarding and the subculture surrounding it. If you would like to learn more about the series, you may want to consider searching for interviews with Hiroko Utsumi and Akemi Hayashi, the director and writer of the series, respectively.
