Air Gear

Air Gear

This sporty week, enter the world of Air Treck, defy gravity and challenge the speed like you never experience before, all here in Air Gear.

Anime Review

Ikki Minami

Storyline:

Itsuki 'Ikki' Minami is a junior high delinquent and the toughest punk east side of town. Orphaned since young, Ikki lives with the Noyamano sisters.

Ringo Nomayano

As the leader of the "East Side Gunz" (Hikatsuganzu), the cocky 14-year-old has always been a thorn in the side of rival gangs from the west¡Xuntil he attracts the attention of the Skull Saders, a ruthless rollerblade gang equipped with ultra cool skates called 'Air Treck' (AT) that allow them to 'fly' in the air.

Mikan Noyamano

When Ikki gets utterly humiliated by the Skull Saders, the sisters present him with his own pair of AT to even the score. Thrilled by the sensation of flight, Ikki soon finds himself drawn into the exciting and dangerous world of Air Treck!

But even as Ikki aspires to become the best Storm Rider in the game, other challengers are getting ready to wage war on him and his friends to carve out their own legacy. Can Ikki outlast the competition to fulfill his destiny as the fabled Sky King?

Go check it out for yourself =)

Media
Opening theme: Chain by Back-on
Closing theme: Sky 2 High by Skankfunk

My End Verdict:
A sport that is out of this world! Simply unique.

Rating: 4/5.