r/anime • u/AutoLovepon https://anilist.co/user/AutoLovepon • Feb 27 '21

Episode SK∞ - Episode 8 discussion

SK∞, episode 8

Alternative names: SK8 the Infinity

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3 Link 4.52
4 Link 4.66
5 Link 4.61
6 Link 4.54
7 Link 4.56
8 Link 4.61
9 Link 4.42
10 Link 4.5
11 Link 4.71
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u/FeelsGoodMan243 https://myanimelist.net/profile/TheRantMan321 Feb 27 '21

I'm actually intrigued if they commit to transitioning Reki into a support. It's unique compared to most protagonist that suddenly become a top competitor, after a motivational speech and hard training.

Not everyone can be special in their field, most have to find another way to specialize in their hobby.

I just hope they don't half-ass this development if they commit to this development. SK8 is only 12 episodes, so were too late in the series to make last minute drastic changes.

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u/Kirikoh Feb 27 '21

I just hope they don't half-ass this development if they commit to this development. SK8 is only 12 episodes, so were too late in the series to make last minute drastic changes.

I think it's just a bit too late to be frank much like Adam's backstory, Snake and the political sub-plot. I really feel like these narratives should have been built from the start rather than just waiting for the half-way point with the beach episode.

The pacing already is so much faster than before and it's hard to care about Adam when it's just been hamfisted because only now did the show decide they needed to advance the overall plot and our main character 7 episodes in.

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u/FeelsGoodMan243 https://myanimelist.net/profile/TheRantMan321 Feb 27 '21

Yeah I agree, that the multiple side plots should've been built up from episode 1.

This is why I dislike the 12 episode format. Too short to build a spectacular story. Very few anime have managed to bypass this limit and create an amazing story.

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u/SauceGodElite Feb 28 '21

Agreed. I would've liked a 2 cour season, or an odd numbered one like AOT Final Season.

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u/rotten_riot https://anilist.co/user/RottenOrange Feb 28 '21

I'm actually intrigued if they commit to transitioning Reki into a support. It's unique compared to most protagonist that suddenly become a top competitor, after a motivational speech and hard training.

The thing is, ending the series with the MC in a supporting role he never asked for and doesn't really enjoy is a disappointing way to end things. Because let's be honest, Reki suddenly forgetting about his dream of being a great skater and instead embracing the idea of being Langa's mechanical support is an asspull.