About “SK8 the Infinity” in a few words:

SK8 the Infinity is a Japanese anime series that follows Reki, a high school student who is passionate about skateboarding, and Langa, a transfer student who is new to the sport. Together, they form a team and enter a thrilling underground skating competition known as “S.” As they face off against fierce competitors and push their skills to the limit, they learn the true meaning of friendship and the power of following their dreams. The series is known for its dynamic skateboarding scenes, lovable characters, and catchy soundtrack.

Meet the characters from SK8 the Infinity

Reki Kyan

Reki is the kind of person who bursts into a room with a giant grin and three sketchbooks under his arm, absolutely buzzing about a new board design — and then forgets his own lunch. He’s frantic, hyper-focused, endlessly optimistic, basically the human version of energy drink but also a soft marshmallow on the inside (yes, very unhinged, very sweet). He lives and breathes skate culture: drills, doodles, and drama, and will argue passionately about wheel durometers like it’s a matter of national security. Also low-key sentimental — cries at movies and keeps a ridiculous shrine of stickers in his locker, but will deny it if you ask.

Langa Hasegawa

Langa is quiet but not distant, like a sudden cold wind that just rides in and then pulls off a perfect trick while you’re still blinking. Calm, focused, and sort of emotionally precise — he doesn’t waste words but his skating says everything, which is spectacular and slightly terrifying. There’s this weird dichotomy where he seems detached and also fiercely loyal; he’ll blankly hand you a jacket and then defend you in the most dramatic way possible. He likes simple things (tea? cats? maybe both), claims not to like small talk but then memorizes your favorite snack, so who even knows.

Miya Chinen

Miya is tiny but explosive — the kind of young prodigy who makes grown riders look slow and then scowls like it’s your fault. Sharp, competitive, and strangely philosophical at times (he says things that make you rethink your life while eating instant noodles), but also has this bratty charm; will sulk for five minutes and be back doing triple flips like nothing happened. He obsesses over precision and timing, treats practice like a science experiment, and hoards random little things like band-aids or cool erasers for reasons he won’t explain. Somehow both brutally efficient and oddly whimsical — like a calculator that collects stickers.

Hiromi Higa

Hiromi gives off big-bro energy but with a tucked-away wildcard, you know? Steady, practical, probably the one who fixes everyone’s gear at 2 a.m. and then lectures you about safety while secretly setting up a mini-challenge to push you harder. He can be gruff and unexpectedly sentimental (don’t mention his scarf or he’ll pretend you didn’t), and he has this reliable presence that makes chaos feel manageable. Likes to tease people mercilessly but will also bring you soup when you’re sick, which is somehow very on-brand and also confusing.

Kaoru Sakurayashiki

Kaoru is stylish in that effortless, slightly dramatic way — think sunglasses at night but also actually knows how to land that impossible trick. Smooth, observant, a little theatrical: he says one perfectly timed line and the whole room goes quiet, then he disappears for three days and returns with a new hat. He cares about aesthetics almost as much as performance (board graphics are a religion), and while he might look aloof he’s the kind of person who notices small things — like the exact way someone ties their laces. Also kind of fond of sugary pastries despite pretending he’s too refined, which is the most human thing.

Kojiro Nanjo

Kojiro is rough around the edges and probably carries a toolbox and a grumpy smile, but don’t let that fool you — he knows the scene inside out and has stories that go on forever and never get boring. Gruff mentor vibes one minute, mischievous instigator the next; he’ll give you a hard time and then show up when you need backup, dramatic like a weather forecast. He collects weird souvenirs (toe socks? chipped mugs?), talks smack about trends but secretly respects raw talent, and will sass anyone who underestimates a skater. Also suspiciously fond of old-school mixtapes — yes, actual cassette vibes — and will defend them to the death.