Mitsumi Iwakura
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2023 – June 20, 2023
- Season
- Spring 2023
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- P.A.WORKS
- Director
- Kotomi Deai
- Original creator
- Misaki Takamatsu
- Music
- Takatsugu Wakabayashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School96%Female Protagonist94%Primarily Teen Cast93%Coming of Age91%Urban83%Heterosexual83%Iyashikei78%Seinen76%Acting57%Transgender46%
TVFINISHED2023 SPRING8.1 / 10 AniList score
Skip and Loafer
スキップとローファー• Skip to Loafer
Synopsis
This country girl is ready for the big city! Well, at least she thought she was. Mitsumi’s dream is to attend a prestigious school and make the world a better place. But when she finally gets to Tokyo, it turns out she isn’t exactly prepared for city life. Luckily, she runs into Shima, a sweet and handsome classmate who becomes her first friend! Can she make it in Tokyo with Shima by her side? (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch Skip and Loafer?
Skip and Loafer has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 77% of 47,563 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated anime of 2023, and #30 most popular anime of 2023, and #5 highest-rated anime of Spring 2023 on AniList.
Of the 89.2K AniList users who started it, 3.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 69.1K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life — especially school, female protagonist, primarily teen cast, coming of age.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Misaki Takamatsu
- Director
- Kotomi Deai
- Series composition
- Kotomi Deai
- Character design
- Manami Umeshita
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Skip and Loafer is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Skip and Loafer Season 2 (2027)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Mellow” by Keina Suda · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hana Uta to Mawari Michi” by Rikako Aida · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Skip and Loafer FAQ
How many episodes does Skip and Loafer have?
Skip and Loafer has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Skip and Loafer?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Skip and Loafer finished?
Yes. Skip and Loafer has finished airing — the final episode aired June 20, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of Skip and Loafer?
Yes — the story continues in Skip and Loafer Season 2 (2027).
Where do I start Skip and Loafer?
Start here: Skip and Loafer is the first entry, followed by Skip and Loafer Season 2.
Is Skip and Loafer based on a manga?
Yes. Skip and Loafer adapts the manga by Misaki Takamatsu.
Who animated Skip and Loafer?
Skip and Loafer was animated by P.A.WORKS and directed by Kotomi Deai.
Who sings the opening of Skip and Loafer?
The opening, "Mellow", is performed by Keina Suda.
Where can I watch Skip and Loafer?
Skip and Loafer is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.