Crunchyroll has announced the addition of the English dub for the SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART OVA to its streaming service. Fans of the popular skateboarding anime can now enjoy the 25-minute special with their favorite English voice actors.
The SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART OVA features four distinct slice-of-life stories. These short episodes delve into the everyday lives and relationships of the main characters, offering a more relaxed and comedic contrast to the high-octane skateboarding competitions of the main series.
What to Expect in the OVA
The OVA includes the following segments:
- The Rain and a Cat, Soda Ice Cream from the Convenience Store: Reki, Langa, and Miya find themselves caught in a sudden squall during a skatepark visit. They retreat to Reki’s home and discover a Karuta card game, leading to an unexpected competition.
- Becoming Really Serious About Things: This segment explores the high school days of Sakurayashiki (Cherry) and Nanjo (Joe). It delves into their early rivalry and the dynamics that shaped their relationship.
- Morning Routine: This story peeks into the daily lives of Ainosuke (Adam) and Kikuchi (Tadashi), revealing hidden aspects of their personalities and their complex relationship.
- Hiromi, Do Your Best!: This three-part segment focuses on Shadow, showcasing his dual life as a nighttime skater and his daytime job at a flower shop, highlighting his kind and diligent nature.
Where to Watch
The English dub of SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART OVA is now available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Cast
- Reki Kyan: Matt Shipman
- Langa Hasegawa: Howard Wang
- Miya Chinen: Ry McKeand
- Hiromi Higa: Christopher Guerrero
- Kaoru Sakurayashiki: Daman Mills
- Kojiro Nanjo: Jonah Scott
- Ainosuke Shindo: Brandon McInnis
About SK8 the Infinity
SK8 the Infinity is an original anime series created by Bones, directed by Hiroko Utsumi, and written by Ichiro Ohkouchi. The series follows high school students Reki and Langa as they become immersed in the underground world of “S,” a dangerous and secretive skateboarding race.
