Skip and Loafer Vol. 1

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With the new year already off to an interesting start, Mitsumi is eager to get to know her classmates better and get involved at her school. Only time will tell if this country bumpkin can make it in the city, but one thing has become certain: she definitely won't be alone on her journey! Fumi tells Mitsumi she likes a boy. Mitsumi becomes concerned when Shima misses school because he slept in. Additionally, she hears about how he has occasionally skipped school before, amongst other rumors of his delinquency. When she confronts him the next day, he responds dismissively, leaving her flustered. Mitsumi and Shima each feels bad about the conversation. Mitsumi decides to make up with Shima and confesses she was not having any fun at school without him. Shima clears up the rumors by explaining his complicated situation at home. Shima comments to Mitsumi this is first time he has been real friends with a girl, as Mitsumi starts to recall what Fumi said about love. Despite her ambitious promise, the country girl ends up running late on the first day when she gets lost on her way to school. Fortunately, she meets a fellow first-year student, Sousuke Shima, who is in the same situation and offers to go with her. They eventually make it to school, but the misfortunes do not end there, as Mitsumi leaves an unfavorable first impression in front of her classmates. Skip and Loafer Vol. 8". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 9, 2023 . Retrieved April 8, 2023. In November 2021, it was announced that the series would receive an anime television series adaptation. [28] It was animated by P.A. Works and written and directed by Kotomi Deai, with character designs handled by Manami Umeshita, who also served as chief animation director, and music composed by Takatsugu Wakabayashi. [29] [4] The series aired from April 4 to June 20, 2023, on Tokyo MX and other networks. [5] [30] The opening theme song is "Mellow" ( メロウ) by Keina Suda, while the ending theme song is "Hanauta to Mawari Michi" ( ハナウタとまわり道, "Humming and Detour") by Rikako Aida. [31] Crunchyroll has licensed the series. [32] Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia, and it is set to premiere on Aniplus Asia. [33] Episodes [ edit ] No.

Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 25, 2018. Archived from the original on July 10, 2022 . Retrieved February 8, 2021. Nevertheless, the class soon takes notice of her friendship with Sousuke despite their opposing personalities. Only time will tell whether Mitsumi will be able to forge fruitful relationships with her classmates, and she will certainly not be alone. Latest ChaptersManga Division – 2020 [23rd] Japan Media Arts Festival Archive". Japan Media Arts Festival. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021 . Retrieved July 14, 2023. Skip and Loafer Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021 . Retrieved June 30, 2021. Skip and Loafer Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022 . Retrieved April 20, 2022. Mitsumi and Shima visit the zoo together. Mitsumi's Aunt Nao and Mika, who both found out about the "date", are tailing them, end up running into each other. Mitsumi and Shima cut the visit short because of the hot weather. Mitsumi shops for gifts for her family and encourages Shima to buy one for his little brother. Nao and Mika decide to stop following them once they realize Shima is a genuine friend to Mitsumi. Yuzuki, Makoto and Mika come over to Mitsumi's for a sleepover. Yuzuki shares she did not get along well with friends in middle school but is thoroughly enjoying high school. Mika tries to leave early with an excuse, but Nao sees through the lie. Mika rejoins her friends with Nao's encouragement. Ririka calls Shima over and reminds him he was responsible for her career ending as a child actor. in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021 . Retrieved February 8, 2021.

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Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 30, 2023). "Skip & Loafer Wins Animation Award in China". Anime News Network . Retrieved September 30, 2023. By January 2023, the manga had over 1 million copies in circulation. In 2023, Skip and Loafer won the 47th Kodansha Manga Award in the general category. Skip and Loafer". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021 . Retrieved February 8, 2021. Prix Asie ACBD 2023: les 5 titres en compétition". Association des Critiques et des journalistes de Bande Dessinée (in French). June 12, 2023 . Retrieved August 3, 2023.

Seven Seas Finds Romance in the City with License of Skip and Loafer Manga Series". Seven Seas Entertainment. February 8, 2021. Archived from the original on August 29, 2022 . Retrieved February 8, 2021– via Anime News Network.Harding, Daryl (February 25, 2023). "Skip and Loafer TV Anime Strolls Over With New Trailer, Visual and Premiere Date". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023 . Retrieved February 25, 2023.

a b c Mateo, Alex (June 21, 2022). "Skip and Loafer TV Anime Unveils Teaser Video, Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022 . Retrieved June 21, 2022. The anime adaptation won the Golden Dragon Award for Overseas Animation at the 20th China Animation & Comic Competition in 2023. [48]

a b c d Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 22, 2023). "Skip and Loafer Anime Unveils More Cast, April Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023 . Retrieved January 22, 2023. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 20, 2023). "Aniplus Asia Airs Simulcast of Skip and Loafer Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023 . Retrieved March 22, 2023. a b "Skip and Loafer Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 25, 2021 . Retrieved June 30, 2021. The school cultural festival begins, and everyone is busy with the events. Mitsumi meets the visiting middle school friends of her friends and reflects on her friendships. When a lost three-year-old Keiri manages to reach Shima's classroom, Mitsumi realizes he is Shima's little brother. The class scrambles to find Shima and his mom. Keiri cries from relief when Shima shows up, while Mitsumi finds Shima's mom.