Kensei Maeshima left the world of figure skating after his rival said, “You’ll never beat me.” Years later, he’s using his athleticism to help several high school teams, never focusing on one. But when his adversary publicly announces a shift to a team sport, a kid familiar with Kensei’s past finds and offers him an invitation to lace up his skates and join the world of skate-leading. (Source: Funimation) Note: The series premiered on Funimation and affiliated streaming services (Wakanim, AnimeLab) on December 27, 2020. The Japanese broadcast started two weeks later on January 10, 2021.
Episodes
12
Aired
Winter 2021
Score
6.2
Popularity
#2736
Ice SportsPrimarily Male CastMale ProtagonistSchool ClubAthleticsCute Boys Doing Cute ThingsPrimarily Teen CastTwins
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