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8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3832 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reki, a high school sophomore and skater, is addicted to “S,” a highly secret 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. Reki takes Langa, a transfer student returning to Japan after studying abroad, to the mine where the races are held. Langa, who has no skateboarding experience, finds himself pulled into the world of “S”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Sport<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Kimmie Britt, Ciar\u00e1n Strange, Zeno Robinson, Brianna Roberts
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1 season, 13 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like SK8 the Infinity (2021)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Banana Fish (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 6738 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The story captures the war between a mafia boss named Dino and a young gang leader searching for redemption.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Unsh\u00f4 Ishizuka, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Jun Fukuyama, Yoshimasa Hosoya
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1 season, 24 episodes, 22.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Given (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3940 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The life and loves of the rock band Given, and the romantic relationships that develops between its members.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Drama, Music, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Takuya Eguchi, Yuma Uchida, Shogo Yano, Masatomo Nakazawa
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1 season, 11 episodes, 23.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Yuukoku no Moriarty (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2982 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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William James Moriarty lives as a regular noble while also being a consultant for the common folk to solve their problems. However, deep inside him lies a desire to destroy the current structure that dominates British society.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Crime, History, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Theo Devaney, Ryan Colt Levy, Stephen Chatfield, Sarah Roach
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1 season, 24 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Bungou Stray Dogs (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 7301 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Nakajima Atsushi was kicked out of his orphanage, and now he has no place to go and no food. While he is standing by a river, on the brink of starvation, he rescues a man whimsically attempting suicide. That man is Dazai Osamu, and he and his partner Kunikida are members of a very special detective agency. They have supernatural powers and deal with cases that are too dangerous for the police or the military. They’re tracking down a tiger that has appeared in the area recently, around the time Atsushi came to the area. The tiger seems to have a connection to Atsushi, and by the time the case is solved, it is clear that Atsushi’s future will involve much more of Dazai and the rest of the detectives.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mamoru Miyano, Y\u00fbto Uemura, Kaiji Tang, Yoshimasa Hosoya
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3 seasons, 37 episodes, 24.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Horimiya (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 10817 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Two very different people – an academically successful schoolgirl and a quiet loser schoolboy – meet and develop a friendship.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Haruka Tomatsu, Koki Uchiyama, Seiichiro Yamashita, Zeno Robinson
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1 season, 13 episodes, 24.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Wonder Egg Priority (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3438 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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While on a midnight stroll, a girl named Ai picks up an egg. A voice coaxes her: “If you want to change the future, you only need to choose now. Now, believe in yourself and break the egg.” What awaits Ai after the breaking of the egg?<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Kanata Aikawa, Y\u00fbya Uchida, Hiroki Takahashi, Ian Sinclair
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1 season, 13 episodes, 23.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Millionaire Detective: Balance – Unlimited (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1974 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A rich but eccentric detective and a middle-class cop team up to solve cases in Tokyo.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Crime, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mamoru Miyano, Y\u00fbsuke Ohnuki, Maaya Sakamoto, Kazuyuki Okitsu
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1 season, 11 episodes, 23.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Free! (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3308 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Free! revolves around members of a high school boy’s swimming team. Four boys-Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa and Rin-all participated in a swimming tournament shortly before graduating elementary school and later parted ways. Years later, they reunite when Rin challenges Haruka to a race and wins. Nagisa decides to get Haruka and Makoto back swimming together and add a new recruit named Rei to form the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jamie Marchi, Johnny Yong Bosch, Akeno Watanabe, Nobunaga Shimazaki
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3 seasons, 42 episodes, 24.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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“SK8 the Infinity” is a vibrant addition to the world of anime, particularly within the sports genre. Unlike the usual focus on mainstream sports, this series takes a unique turn, spotlighting the underground world of skateboarding. It’s a breath of fresh air for viewers seeking something that breaks away from the norm, offering a blend of high-octane action, heartfelt storytelling, and a colorful cast of characters.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “SK8 the Infinity” is about the bond between two high school boys, Reki and Langa, who are drawn together by their shared passion for skateboarding. Set in Okinawa, the series introduces us to “S,” an underground and highly secretive skateboarding race that attracts skaters with different backgrounds and skill levels. The races are not just about speed but also incorporate various dangerous elements and obstacles, making each race a thrilling spectacle.<\/p>\n

Reki, an enthusiastic and skilled skateboarder, serves as the entry point for viewers into this world. His love for the sport and crafting skateboards is infectious. Langa, on the other hand, is a transfer student from Canada with a snowboarding background. He lacks experience with skateboarding but possesses a natural talent and an innovative approach to it, thanks to his snowboarding skills.<\/p>\n

The Characters<\/h2>\n

One of the show’s strengths lies in its diverse and engaging cast of characters. Each skater has a unique personality, background, and reason for skating, making the dynamics between them as interesting as the races themselves.<\/p>\n