Television

Skip and Loafer 2023

Animation, Drama, Comedy 24 min episodes 2 seasons 12 episodes Returning TV-14

IMDb7.8

Iwakura Mitsumi, a tenacious country girl, prepares for high school in the big city. She meets the handsome Shima Sousuke, whose easygoing ways help her adapt in the real world.

Animation Drama Comedy Friendship High school Romance Slice of life School Based on manga Country girl Seinen Anime Japanese high school High school romance High school lifeTokyo MX

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Warm, spare, effortless and character-led.

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Alunauwieon TMDB · Nov 202510/10
Skip and Loafer, adapted from Misaki Takamatsu’s manga, offers a heartwarming and realistic portrayal of a rural girl adjusting to city life while chasing her dreams. Unlike many school-themed anime that focus heavily on romance, this series highlights friendship, growth, and understanding others beyond surface perceptions. With smooth animation, subtle humor, and sincere storytelling, it becomes a refreshing slice-of-life journey about learning, belonging, and staying true to oneself. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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Cast

Tomoyo KurosawaMitsumi Iwakura (voice)
Akinori EgoshiSousuke Shima (voice)
Yuka TerasakiMika Egashira (voice)
Maaya UchidaYuzuki Murashige (voice)
Megumi HanMakoto Kurume (voice)

Crew

Kazuto IzumitaDirector of Photography
Takatsugu WakabayashiOriginal Music Composer
Ayumu TakahashiEditor
Masashi AisakaProducer
Ryoko HirakiProducer

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Seasons

Season 112 eps · 2023
Season 20 eps

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