In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Skip to Loafer”, also known by the following titles:
- Skip and Loafer
- スキップとローファー
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as not ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Skip to Loafer is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Skip to Loafer ↗ ↖
スキップとローファー
Summary
Having recently moved from her small backwater town in Ishikawa Prefecture to attend a prestigious high school in Tokyo, Mitsumi Iwakura plans on using her high school career as a launchpad for her dream of going to law school and becoming a public servant; however, she also recognizes the need to occasionally have fun and make friends. To that end, she has gone so far as to map out her entire life ahead of time, but all of her preparation flies out the window on the first day of school.Mitsumi misses her train stop and is about to be late to the entrance ceremony, which is especially troublesome because she is supposed to give a speech as the new students’ representative. While lamenting her situation, Sousuke Shima—a handsome first-year student who is also late—sees her and offers to walk with her to school. They eventually make it to school, although Mitsumi has some unfortunate accidents soon after that leave a less-than-favorable impression on everyone. In spite of her misfortune, her classmates soon take notice of Mitsumi and Sousuke’s chemistry, despite their differing personas.
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 will not be alone on her journey!
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Skip to Loafer won the 47th Kodansha Manga Award in the General category in 2023. The series has been published in English as Skip and Loafer by Seven Seas Entertainment since August 10, 2021. It has also been released in Spanish by Milky Way Ediciones since May 31, 2022.
Skip to Loafer ↗ ↖
スキップとローファー
Summary
In order to pursue her dream of bringing positive changes to Japan, Mitsumi Iwakura leaves her countryside town to attend a prestigious high school in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. As she has already mapped a clear life plan, she has absolute confidence that there will be zero mishaps from then onwards.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.
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.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Skip to Loafer was released on Blu-ray in two volumes from July 26, 2023, to August 30, 2023.
Skip to Loafer 2nd Season ↗ ↖
スキップとローファー 第2期