Set in Okinawa, skateboarding-loving high schooler Reki is obsessed with "S," a super-dangerous, unsanctioned race held night after night at an abandoned mine. One day, Reki drags Langa, an expressionless transfer student from Canada, into the world of S.
Having only ever snowboarded, Langa rapidly blossoms on his very first skateboard, and the two dive into blazing races as the best of buddies.
Airing from January 2021, produced by Bones. A refreshingly exhilarating series packed with high-speed visuals, colorful skaters, and a passionate youth that stays true to what you love. 🛹
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① Skateboard Races Bursting with Speed
The unsanctioned race "S" that tears down an abandoned mine is simply thrilling. The exhilarating sense of speed keeps you on the edge of your seat.
02② Reki & Langa, the Best of Buddies
The mismatched duo of upbeat Reki and cool Langa is precious. Their bond of pushing each other to grow is heart-igniting.
03③ Director Hiroko Utsumi's Visual Sense
Director Utsumi (Free!, BANANA FISH) shines at portraying character appeal and a sense of speed. Every scene feels vividly alive.
04④ Skaters Bursting with Personality
Miya, Shadow, Cherry, Joe and the other skaters who gather at S are all wonderfully quirky and charming. You're sure to find a favorite.
05⑤ Bones' All-Out Action Animation
Skateboard tricks and race movements are drawn with Bones' signature dense animation. The smooth, fluid motion feels amazing.
06⑥ A Hot Youth True to What You Love
More than winning, the pure feeling of "I just love to ride" strikes home. The straightforward passion gives you energy.
07⑦ Okinawan Skies and Night Races Pop
The contrast between blue skies and sea and the neon-lit night race S is beautiful. The charm of the setting is on full display.
08⑧ Theme Songs by Rude-α & Yuuri
The OP "Paradise" and ED "Infinity" further amp up the speed and the heat of youth. You race through it all alongside great songs.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
Ahead, Reki and Langa keep racing at S, growing greatly as skaters and as people. Even their bond as "the best of buddies" faces moments that waver over talent and competition. At the heart of the story looms Adam, the "absolute ruler" who created S. The dangerous, bewitching races he sets in motion put Reki and Langa's bond to the test. You can't look away from the thrilling, high-stakes battles — not merely refreshing — and where a hot youth that stays true to what it loves will lead. 🛹
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Reki, a skateboarding-loving high schooler in Okinawa, is obsessed with "S," an unsanctioned race held night after night at an abandoned mine. One day he meets Langa, an expressionless transfer student from Canada, and forcibly drags him into the world of S. Though Langa had only ever snowboarded, his natural sense of balance shines on his first skateboard, and he rapidly rises to prominence. As the best of buddies, the two engage in blazing races against colorful skaters like Miya, Shadow, Cherry, and Joe. Before long, Adam — the "absolute ruler" who created S — looms large in their path.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Highly recommended for anyone who wants an exhilarating sports-youth anime. It's packed throughout with a straightforward passion that stays true to what you love — not just winning — and it leaves you energized. Fans of hot character relationships like Free!, or a colorful cast like Tiger & Bunny, will be especially hooked. Even if you've never skated, the sense of speed and the pleasure of the animation pull you right in. A perfect pick for when you want a refreshing, fiery lift. 🛹
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- How Reki and Langa's bond as "the best of buddies" changes through talent and competition.
- The aims of Adam, the "absolute ruler" who created S, and the secrets of his past.
- How far Langa, who had only snowboarded, can push his talent on a skateboard.
- The individual stories of the skaters who gather at S — Cherry and Joe, Shadow, Miya, and more.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
— Reki's line, shouting the joy of riding head-on, packed with what he loves.
"I want to feel that sensation one more time."
— A line where Langa's honest feelings, captivated by his first skateboard, show through.
"Show me a skate full of love."
— A line symbolizing the bewitching, dangerous charisma of Adam, the absolute ruler who created S.