Reviews

I enjoyed the show a lot, it primarily exists to have fun. it did make me laugh out loud and entertained me throughout. just don‘t expect a masterpiece, this show has 12 episodes for god's sake. what it does offer is great art and animation, a very fun dynamic between the main cast and a sensible portrayal of a main aspect of friendship: envy. with a side of getting over teenage angst. another topic that many reviewers seem to neglect is the antagonist fighting against societal pressure to give up his "silly" hobby, something that every older anime fan can easily relate with...

I get that the "Dio on a skateboard" character might be a dealbreaker for some, but to me it was a hilarious hommage. and since I don‘t get why you’d watch sports anime for the scripted competition part, deciding to make the races -so- over the top felt like a much appreciated breeze of fresh air. other moments, like the ones with "the loyal dog", were clearly intended to comment on the tropes that the anime makes great use of and if you vibe with that dry meta humor (looking at you, fans of saiki k.), they were hilarious, too.

this anime is not supposed to be a drama or sports epic, it's a made-to-be-taken-as-light-entertainment piece. but it covers enough to keep you interested and again, it looks fantastic. if you take it lightly and enjoy fan service you will have a good time.