An electrifying sports anime that masterfully blends high-octane skateboarding rivalries with a heartfelt exploration of friendship, passion, and self-discovery under the vibrant Okinawa moon.
SK8 the Infinity
SK∞ エスケーエイト
Cast:
Chiaki Kobayashi, Tasuku Hatanaka, Takehito Koyasu, Hikaru Midorikawa, Takuma Nagatsuka
Animation
Action & Adventure
SK8 the Infinity - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Reki's bandana has an eye design on it that mimics his own facial expressions. For example, when Reki makes a '>_<' face, the eye on the bandana also changes to '<'.
This is a subtle and fun animation detail that adds to Reki's expressive character design, showing the incredible attention to detail from the animation team. It visually links his gear directly to his emotional state.
The antagonist, Adam, is often compared by fans to Hisoka from 'Hunter x Hunter' due to his flamboyant personality, ambiguous morality, and unsettling interest in the young protagonists.
While not a direct reference, the character archetype is very similar, and many viewers noted the parallel. Both characters serve as powerful, unpredictable antagonists whose motivations are deeply personal and disturbing, making them compelling and creepy foils to the heroes.