Director and scriptwriter Kotomi Deai talks at length about the creation of the Skip and Loafer anime—especially the challenges that came with adapting the manga's pacing and art style to the small screen.
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「バタバタ ポロポロ」 (Batabata Poroporo) "Scrambling and Dripping" The hills are alive with the sound of Mitsumi
Skip to Loafer – 10
So I guess The Sound of Music isn’t in the public domain yet… Read more
Skip to Loafer – 02
「そわそわ うろうろ」 (Sowasowa Urouro) "Fidgeting and Wandering" There's a first time for everything.
Skip to Loafer – 07
Might we be starting to see an actual plot twist in Skip to Loafer? Read more
Skip to Loafer – 09
The world would certainly be a a much more pleasant place if everyone was like Mitsumi-chan. Read more
Skip to Loafer – 06
That's as close as this series gets to conflict, I suppose. Read more
Skip to Loafer – 11
I do enjoy slice-of-life but honestly, with this series I always find myself gravitating towards plot. Read more
Skip to Loafer – 08
「ムワムワ いろいろ」 (Muwamuwa Iroiro) "Heat and Complications" Unless you’re born with it, there’s no short, easy road to self-confidence and self-love - that takes time, experience, and an open mind.
Skip to Loafer – 05
If you're going to be stuck somewhere with a show, there are a lot worse places to be stuck than liking it. Read more
Skip to Loafer – 11
「ワイワイ ザワザワ」 (Waiwai Zawazawa) "Hype and Excitement" The school festival is in full swing, as is Kanechika