The Road to Sk8 the Infinity Season 2: How the Cult Sports Anime Earned Its Sequel
Q1: Are Hiroko Utsumi and the original creative leads returning for Season 2?
Yes. The official franchise announcements explicitly confirmed that director Hiroko Utsumi, script supervisor Ichiro Okouchi, and character designer Michinori Chiba remain in charge of the sequel project at Studio BONES.
Q2: What is the difference between the SK8 OVA and Season 2?
The OVA is a targeted, standalone production intended to showcase slice-of-life moments and isolated skate battles between the core cast. Season 2 is a full-scale television continuation featuring a dedicated overarching seasonal plotline, new rival competitors, and formal race circuits.
Q3: Will the original voice cast return for the sequel?
The primary Japanese voice cast, including Tasuku Hatanaka (Reki), Chiaki Kobayashi (Langa), Takehito Koyasu (Adam), Hikaru Midorikawa (Cherry Blossom), and Yasunori Matsumoto (Joe), reprise their respective roles across all confirmed sequel materials.