Air Gear

About Air Gear

Released in 2006, "Air Gear" is a shounen anime that is based on the manga series of the same title by Ito "Oh Great" Ōgure. The plot centers around Itsuki Minami "Ikki", a student and delinquent who is introduced to the world of Air Trecks, futuristic, high-powered rollerblades. Ikki soon discovers his love towards the sport and decides to create his own team with the goal to owning their own Air Treck team.

Making / Production

Toei Animation produced the series, known for creating many other popular anime series. The director was Hajime Kamegaki, and the music was composed by skankfunk.

Actors

• Kenn: gave life to the character Itsuki Minami "Ikki". Kenn passionately captures Ikki's audacious and rebellious spirit.
• Kenta Kamakari: plays Kazuma "Kazu" Mikura, Ikki’s close friend. Kamakari's warm voice perfectly fits Kazu's supportive and gregarious personality.
• Mariya Ise: voices Ringo Noyamano, the female lead. Ise's versatile voice acting skill made Ringo's caring and strong character more vivid.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Air Gear" is based on a manga that first started serializing in 2002 and ended in 2012.
• The series is known for its integration of cultural aspects, especially street culture and Air Trecks, into its storyline.
• There are a total of 25 episodes in the series.
• There are three original video animation (OVA) episodes titled "Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori - Break on the Sky".

Quotes

• "Boredom is the biggest enemy for all humans." - Itsuki Minami
• "People who are free, run!" - Kazuma Mikura
• "Victory is something you grasp with your own hands!" - Itsuki Minami

Music, Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: "Chain" by Back-on
• Ending Theme: "Sky-2-High" by skankfunk
• The music and sound effects used in the series emphasized the street culture and added thrill to the Air Trek races.