Sk8 the Infinity is an anime that has it all: skateboarding, intrigue, angst, friendship, and much more. It’s a must-watch, especially with the news of an upcoming second season and OVA in the works. We have compiled a list of our favorite Reki Kyan quotes from the first season.
About Sk8 the Infinity
Sk8 the Infinity takes place in Okinawa, Japan, and follows a group of skateboarders who compete in an underground competition known as S. When Canadian newcomer Langa Hasegawa moves to Japan, he is quickly befriended by the free-spirited skateboarder/skateboard designer, Reki Kyan.
The two form a close bond when Reki starts to teach Langa (a former snowboarder) the ins and outs of skateboarding, and the joys that come along with the sport.
Here are some of the best Reki Kyan quotes from Sk8 the Infinity:
Our Favorite Reki Kyan Quotes
“Did you just one word me? ‘Oh cool!’ would be more humane.”
“You can’t even stand on it without falling. And please tell me that’s not duct tape!”
“Call me crazy, but I know what I saw. Snowflakes began to fall right here in Okinawa.”
“Reki: America in the hizzay!
Langa: You mean Canada.
Reki: That’s right. Well, Canayda Canahda. That’s not the point.”
“Ollies turn a board that glides into a board that flies. Once you can ollie, you can go wherever you want. It’s a fricken revolution. A world of possibility. I mean sure, boarding’s still fun without ollies. If you don’t wanna stay in the park with the kids, you gotta learn to do it.”
“Anytime, anywhere, under any circumstance. It’s the best. No limits, only possibility. Skating is infinite.”
“You think maybe you should ask me first before you create your human pet trafficking ring?”
“It doesn’t matter if we win or lose. We’re still your friends who love to skate.”
“Grow up! I want pizza.”
“I don’t want to cheer from the sidelines. I want to be skating beside you.”
“You don’t get skating at all. It’s exciting. It’s thrilling. You need skill to do it. And you can do it anywhere you want to. It takes time to master, but you master the impossible. And each time, you learn something new. It’s fulfilling and fun. Plus there’s nothing like skating alongside a good friend. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. What I mean is, it’s more than what you see. Each board has its own history.”
“You know, you never talk. And now that you started, it’s like you can’t stop.”
“Let’s skate together tomorrow, and the day after that. And never stop again.”
“Reki: Hey! You’re that guy from the love hotel.
Langa, Oka: Excuse you?
Reki: No! That’s not what I mean.
Langa: What is a love hotel?
Reki: Now you’re pushing it.”
“There’s only one reason anyone should get involved with skating. ‘Cuz it’s fun.”
“Can I pull it off? No, it doesn’t matter if I can or not. The fact is, it’s gonna be a ton of fun just to try.”
“Skating is even more exciting than I thought it was. It’s fun that keeps multiplying into infinity.”
“I’m not just the redhead. My name is Reki…remember it!”
You can watch the first season of Sk8 the Infinity on Crunchyroll.
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