Kensei Maeshima
main character
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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
- December 27, 2020 – March 14, 2021
- Season
- Winter 2021
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Music
- Ryou Takahashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ice Sports97%Primarily Male Cast85%Male Protagonist81%School Club79%Athletics78%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things60%Primarily Teen Cast60%Twins20%
TVFINISHED2021 WINTER6.2 / 10 AniList score
Skate-Leading Stars
スケートリーディング☆スターズ• Skate-Leading☆Stars
Synopsis
Kensei Maeshima left the world of figure skating after his rival said, “You’ll never beat me.” Years later, he’s using his athleticism to help several high school teams, never focusing on one. But when his adversary publicly announces a shift to a team sport, a kid familiar with Kensei’s past finds and offers him an invitation to lace up his skates and join the world of skate-leading.(Source: Funimation) Note: The series premiered on Funimation and affiliated streaming services (Wakanim, AnimeLab) on December 27, 2020. The Japanese broadcast started two weeks later on January 10, 2021.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Skate-Leading Stars?
Only if you enjoy drama and sports, especially stories with ice sports, primarily male cast, male protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 27% of 4.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #96 highest-rated anime of 2020.
18.6% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Gorou Taniguchi
- Director
- Toshinori Fukushima
- Series composition
- Noboru Kimura
- Character design
- Youko Itou
- Music
- Ryou Takahashi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Chase the core” by Takao Sakuma · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“JUMP” by Shuugo Nakamura · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Skate-Leading Stars FAQ
How many episodes does Skate-Leading Stars have?
Skate-Leading Stars has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Skate-Leading Stars?
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 Skate-Leading Stars finished?
Yes. Skate-Leading Stars has finished airing — the final episode aired March 14, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of Skate-Leading Stars?
No sequel is listed for Skate-Leading Stars as of October 2026.
Is Skate-Leading Stars based on a manga?
No. Skate-Leading Stars is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Skate-Leading Stars?
Skate-Leading Stars was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Gorou Taniguchi and Toshinori Fukushima.
Who sings the opening of Skate-Leading Stars?
The opening, "Chase the core", is performed by Takao Sakuma.
Where can I watch Skate-Leading Stars?
Skate-Leading Stars is listed on YouTube, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.