Skip and Loafer - Slice of Life Manga at its Best

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024

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  • @cileft011
    @cileft011 Год назад +556

    i love the way the manipulative mean girl trope is deconstructed with mika, where the author really tries to understand why someone would act that way, and what that level of emotional awareness would mean for that character.

    • @zainebhidoussi1498
      @zainebhidoussi1498 25 дней назад +3

      i absolutely love mika's character I just can't hate her and I love to see her friendship with the girls blossoming

  • @Amby6002
    @Amby6002 Год назад +950

    The friendship between the girls is so refreshing to see because they're all out of different cliques but they still make a great friend group

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  Год назад +47

      Couldn't agree more! They're all so individually wrapped and yet work together so well as a package 🥹

    • @edgeful09
      @edgeful09 Год назад +13

      Yup. It breaks the stereotypes. It is refreshing to see these kind of friends. ❤

  • @vm7240
    @vm7240 7 месяцев назад +167

    The fact that the author dropped Nao chan's trans identity so casually was SO amazing. No pity party, no turning it into comedy, nothing. It's just how it is. End of story. Liked it a lot

    • @alotorres9927
      @alotorres9927 4 месяца назад +11

      I really loved that! I assumed it since the beginning, but I was surprised by the way it was presented. As casually as it should be! Even more so because of how conservative Japan still is

  • @rizikos_
    @rizikos_ 2 года назад +1053

    One thing I found really surprising and wonderful was how even though mitsumi realized she had a crush on shima she deliberately said she didn’t feel the need to act on it immediately and would continue being friends with him. Usually in romance manga when a character realizes they have romantic feelings for another, they make it their goal for the rest of the chapters until they get together with them or are rejected. Skip to loafer is just too refreshing. Thank you for the beautiful analysis, I love your stuff!!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +131

      This is another really good point! She clearly holds feelings for him, but she wasn't given the normal "pursuit" arc or moments that so many other female LI's are given within this genre. That's a good point I didn't think about actually, nice! Thank you for watching!

    • @frannava7175
      @frannava7175 2 года назад +43

      It is because this is a manga for young adults so it treats the story more realistically and mature

  • @ss4ndw1ch
    @ss4ndw1ch 9 месяцев назад +116

    my favorite thing in this manga is when (spoilers!) they get together and then break up, not out of malice or anything, it just wasn’t working. that’s such a refreshing take because even if you’re with the right person it can be the wrong time, i feel like usually in romance manga they don’t cover that concept much, if at all. and during the scene where they break up, mitsumi has a line that basically goes “whether you’re old or young, man or woman, i can still think of you as my friend” (showing that she likes shima not for his people pleasing but as a person) and it’s just so cute, i love skip and loafer.

    • @ss4ndw1ch
      @ss4ndw1ch 9 месяцев назад +26

      also this part isn’t about the romance but nao is such an important character to me as a trans person. the way the issues with being trans are a very important part of her character, but she still has a complete personality and a support system outside of it is wonderful. usually when i see trans characters in manga or really anything, either they completely pass and are just there or it’s all about the bad stuff of being trans, i haven’t found much good in between, and i think skip and loafer does it perfectly

    • @calmpupper
      @calmpupper 5 месяцев назад +7

      Thank you for this comment!! Yes skip and loafer really tries to paint a more realistic picture on relationships, and also helping us humanise + empathise with the different people in society (in this case for eg, trans ppl). I really couldn't be more grateful for this manga/anime and its creators!!

  • @Otaku_Reaper
    @Otaku_Reaper 2 года назад +743

    I know the manga was good, but there's just something about having someone who loves it explain it to you beforehands, making going to read it feel a lot more entertaining.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +33

      haha, I get what you mean when I watch other cover content I love too! Ty for watching ☺️☺️

    • @mannav1466
      @mannav1466 2 года назад +5

      @@linesinmotion it brings more excitement to read it especially after you know the manga in a deeper way, if you know what I mean

    • @TheFangirlMixtape
      @TheFangirlMixtape 2 года назад +1

      I share the same sentiment ♥

  • @user-wc8ix1tm2j
    @user-wc8ix1tm2j 2 года назад +518

    i LOVED all the female friendships in this manga it was one of my favourite parts of it

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +20

      they're all so good 🤧🤧 I love them so much too (love the bloom into you pfp btw!)

  • @llluana
    @llluana 9 месяцев назад +79

    so refreshing to see a male lead who is kind to everyone and not just the girl he likes, even the girls who hit on him he turns them down gracefully, saying stuff like ''i dont know her that much, and i think she has other interests more than being friends'', i like this manga so much it hurts lol

  • @juanjuri6127
    @juanjuri6127 Год назад +134

    I love these dorks! With a lot of romance manga, the aim of the storytelling is usually to make the reader go "I want to see these two characters get together". S&L instead makes me go "I could see myself being friends with these kids back in school". Every character feels very human, and their relationships are layered and evolve organically.
    A manga I've been reading to deal with Skip & Loafer withdrawal and that gives me very similar vibes (though leaning much more towards comedy) is You and I are Polar Opposites.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  Год назад +2

      I need to start reading that actually!!

    • @ouctai1864
      @ouctai1864 Год назад +1

      Yeahhhhhh, you mentioned You and I are Polar Opposites. I like this so much and I really love Taira.

  • @ninaruiz9965
    @ninaruiz9965 2 года назад +210

    I feel like you, most school romance stories feel a little monotone to me. But skip to loafer is just such a beautiful story! I truly feel my heart warm when I’m reading it. The characters truly feel their age, they have realistic emotions , go through experiences kids go through and it just makes my heart bloom. It truly feels like just watching this kids be kids and that’s the best. It’s so human. Thank you for getting it out there and showing how good it is. This was such a lovely video !

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +10

      So true!!!! They feel so real and authentic as opposed to the forced tropes and caricatures you can sometimes see - and thank *you* guys for watching and commenting lovely stuff

  • @OtakuBox
    @OtakuBox 2 года назад +319

    I hope the adaptation is able to really bring out the characters and nuances that you pointed out. As someone with no knowledge of Skip and Loafer, and hearing about all the different ways the characters interact, learn from each other, and build their bonds through positivity and kindness with care and attention to them is really awesome.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +31

      I thought the trailer looks promising!! It's also being directed by the same person who did kimi ni todoke (which I thought looked beautiful). And Mitsumi’s being voiced by a favourite seiyuu of mine, so fingers crossed!!

    • @aahana4931
      @aahana4931 2 года назад +6

      @@linesinmotion oh...Kimi ni todoke was beautiful,when i read skip and loafer i got nostalgic about my highschool and reading knt- it was my first anime 😭 the fact that the same person is doing this adaptation puts me somewhat at ease

    • @Densema
      @Densema Год назад +4

      So far I love the Anime Adaptation, it brought me into the story and I freakin' LOVE every single bit of it! Even the Opening is a perfect choice, where I would've found the Opening dance quizte cringey in other Anime, it's just soooo loveable with these two! So heartwarming! Only downside up until now that her reasoning for pursueing a political career is not as clear in the Anime as it is in the Manga.

    • @antibrainiacs
      @antibrainiacs Год назад +4

      Tbh I just read the manga after finishing the anime and I think it did an amazing job ❤️

  • @cornkopp2985
    @cornkopp2985 Год назад +51

    Disclaimer I'm a massive yuri fan so I may be biased, but I also totally picked up on the chemistry between yuzu/mako and I feel like their relationship really could move beyond friendship at some point, but I'm not holding my breath

    • @pipip4342
      @pipip4342 7 месяцев назад +6

      Yes omg i thought i was the only one 😭

    • @buchelaruzit
      @buchelaruzit 2 месяца назад +3

      we're all manifesting. btw I’m not biased towards yuri in any way and i still definitely notice and ship it if that can help you feel more legitimized lol

  • @RegstarRogstar
    @RegstarRogstar Год назад +35

    idk if it has reached this point when you uploaded this yet but one thing i rly like is (SPOILERS) how shima despite starting to have feelings and inherently respecting mitsumi, was not ready for a relationship yet, and their relationship didnt work out first time. mitsumi realises this, and broke off, but they still stay friends, as close as before. i really like that. things not working out and resolved without too much conflict. p cool for a bunch of highschoolers

  • @PAX-d3i
    @PAX-d3i 2 года назад +37

    Skip and Loafer really make me feel all the character i can understand really well and never stray out of the character that few romance manga can be a trouble for their character development
    a hidden gem manga

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +2

      Yeah, all of the characters are so well written and actually believable, it makes the story feel so much more genuine

  • @johnmorgan7968
    @johnmorgan7968 Год назад +24

    Beautiful summary of my favorite manga right now. There are so many elements of it that feel fresh and new, but the Yuzuki/Makoto friendship is one of my favorites. It's so unique and feels so real. There's a scene where people are passing out omiages picked up over break and Mako just wolfs them down as they come to her, and Yuzuki's observation of this and delight in it made me grin like an idiot.

  • @DigitalRemixTV
    @DigitalRemixTV 2 года назад +96

    ThIS MANGA IS AMAZING! I literally shed some tears between Yuzuki (I love her, she is my fav character) and Mako's relationship! I am glad you made this video bc this series deserves it 1000%!!! Gonna re-read this series bc of this video and its anime announcementj! :DDDD

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +12

      Yuzuki is my favourite toooooo!!!!! I love her so, so much!! I cried during the Nao focused chapter. Takamatsu getting us all teary eyed out here - ty for watching ☺️☺️

  • @wolfochungo
    @wolfochungo 2 года назад +211

    I haven't seen anyone else mention it yet, so just want to say you got some beautiful editing skills. I love the aesthetic of animated manga panels, and the fact you do it for the entirety of the video is kinda insane. I imagine all the redrawing and masking took about fifteen years. Nice video!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +32

      Thank you so much, that means a lot, truly!! It does take a lot of time, but I only ever want to do my beat for series that I love so much!

  • @tanglekelp1857
    @tanglekelp1857 9 месяцев назад +11

    Mika honestly could be on a fast track of "character becoming chubbier = them becoming more comfortable with their setting and identity" trope and I'd love to see it

    • @buchelaruzit
      @buchelaruzit 2 месяца назад

      oh that would be so good

  • @vae8940
    @vae8940 2 года назад +116

    don't mean to sound overemotional but i shed a tear or two watching this!! loved how you address each point that only further increased my love and appreciation for this manga + WOW this video is so beautifully well-edited!!! thank you for this amazing video :)

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +7

      omg, I'll take that as a big compliment - tysm!! 😭😭😭

    • @bread395
      @bread395 Год назад

      omg sammeee i thought it was just me ;-;;; some of these sentences just speak to you

  • @DavineTube
    @DavineTube Год назад +40

    Skip and Loafer 🤝 Insomniacs After School 🤝 Witch Hat Atelier 🤝 Medalist 🤝 The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
    Ongoing manga series making me feel stuff

  • @Sangled
    @Sangled 2 года назад +52

    already subbed a few minutes in due to the stellar editing. like wow this video is beautiful?

  • @dubbie7879
    @dubbie7879 2 года назад +46

    Fuck yes, been waiting for this one for a while, did not dissapoint. Also the most recent chapters have been very good, looking forward to where it goes next.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +3

      Man, the recent chapters ... No words! 😂 I'm super looking forward to the future chapter too!

  • @fikrafadilla6537
    @fikrafadilla6537 2 года назад +23

    I'm so glad you make such a beautiful thoughtful video essay dedicated to Skip and Loafer!🤧 It makes me excited that someone is able to put in words how great this manga is :') I'm just finished my 3rd reread and the story feels getting better. Mitsumi and Shima loving dynamic feels so refreshing at some point I think to myself that whatever their relationship will be I will be proud of both of them. SPOILER ALERT. The latest chapter is kinda hurt to read but I love it at the same time. The arc of their relationship is so rich and full of layers. I appreciate the decision to make Shima confused with his own feelings (even if it makes us feel bad), and I love how Mitsumi admits her disappointment towards Shima. Every flawed trait of both characters makes them so human that it makes me cherish the story even more!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Thank you so much 🥺🥺 And I think I'm on my 40th re-read by this point 😂 I read the new chapter and think "huh, maybe I should read it again" haha. The latest chapter have been hurt and pain but I'm really liking the approach and how we'll see development for Shima!

  • @tatyanaviznyak687
    @tatyanaviznyak687 2 года назад +12

    Fortunately, Skip and Loafer has started its publication recently in Spain. I'm already reading it digitally but it will be amazing to have the volumes on my physical shelves. Thanks for recommending the series a while back, it's a new favourite of mine now. And having a 20 min manga video from you feels like my birthday has come early.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      I have a few Spanish friends who have all been super happy with the release, it's on volume 2 there now, right?
      And no worries at all, I hope you liked the video!! ☺️☺️

  • @nualbili
    @nualbili Год назад +5

    the way u analyze and describe the characters makes me think of them in different ways like i used to dislike mika a little bit because of how she became friends with mitsumi but when u kept describing her insecurities and her past it just made me feel like shes a normal teenager i can sometimes relate to

  • @simona-wx2jy
    @simona-wx2jy 2 года назад +5

    BABE WAKE UP A NEW LINES IN MOTION VIDEO!!!
    can't wait to see its entirety

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      THANK YOU!!!! ☺️☺️ Hope you like the video 🎉

  • @kein233
    @kein233 2 года назад +25

    you can really see how much effort and soul youre putting into these videos I really mean it when I say I adore youre videos so much and are absulutly goals for me

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Thank you, that means a lot - you guys are always so positive about my videos 🥺

  • @siddharthkrishna8463
    @siddharthkrishna8463 2 года назад +16

    I caught up to it since you recommended it and it's just... So comforting and fun

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +2

      For real, the perfect manga to wind down with! Glad you liked it too!

  • @saotiago
    @saotiago 2 года назад +7

    Holy shit!!! I recently finished reading skip to loafer because of your recommendation and I loved it! aaaaaaaaa how lucky i feel to see more of your thoughts on it!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      🥺🥺🥺 Thank you for reading it from my rec! I'm so happy to see more people love this series!

  • @nna_
    @nna_ 2 года назад +9

    I found skip and loafer from your video and im absolutely grateful for it, it now have become one of my favorite romance manga!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      I'm so happy to hear that! 🥺 Everytime I see more people reading this manga I get so happy

  • @kwhxshi
    @kwhxshi 2 года назад +6

    i felt so called out when you mentioned about manifesting something more between mako and yuzuki because SAME LMAO but that aside GREAT VIDEO!! I've been binging your content and your voice and editing style accompanied by your great insights are so engaging. I feel so lucky to have found you, I resonate with you so much on being picky with romance (or just manga in general) i can't seem to enjoy many mangas bc i tend to get too critical, but it makes searching for hidden gems like this worthwhile once you find them and i wouldn't have to waste my time on mangas im not comfortable with. Definitely agree with all your points, and I just love how this manga goes the romance between the two mcs, with an interesting set of characters where i can see bits of myself in them and in turn learn from their experiences and apply them on my own. Thank you so much for recommending this manga (and the many others you did) I really commend your taste. Great job on this, looking forward to more of ur content ! love u !! ^^

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Love pushing the yuzumako agenda and seeing others love them too 🤭🤭 But tysm omg, that's so sweet of you 🥺🥺 i hope to think all my future videos will have manga you'll love too!

  • @kei-san1072
    @kei-san1072 2 года назад +20

    discovered your channel way back (been a fan ever since!!) through your video that featured skip to loafer… which was also how i discovered the manga in the first place…. and i can’t thank you enough for introducing such a masterpiece i never knew would be so impactful to me ::”)) absolutely stoked to watch this new upload of yours dedicated to the manga. what you share and do are amazing ::”)) thank you so much for creating this!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      oh wow, that was my very first video! Hope to think my editing is better since then 😂😂 but ty for sticking around and trusting my opinion to read S&L! Really appreciate it 🙏

  • @sleep._.y
    @sleep._.y 2 года назад +16

    OMG YES I LOVE THIS MANGA SO MUCH !!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      IT'S JUST SO GOOD 😭😭 THE SEROTONIN IT GIVES!!!

  • @arneemanguiob
    @arneemanguiob 2 года назад +7

    THANK YOU FOR THIS! I REALLY LOVE THIS ANALYSIS! It's like you spoke every bit of my mind on why I love this series so much.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Thank *you* for watching!!! 😭😭

  • @penguinofdoom9830
    @penguinofdoom9830 2 года назад +9

    Your serene presentation style really makes me want to read every manga you present. I can tell how much passion you have with the high quality videos you put out. They are scripted and edited so well. Great video as always!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much 🥺🥺 Also, your pfp gave me a good laugh!

  • @ardenamarelo
    @ardenamarelo Год назад +6

    People always disagree with me for disliking many of the popular romance animes and mangas. My most common complaint is the problematic themes in these stories. Even shows like Fruit Basket, which is loved for its healthy relationships and serious subject matter, perpetuate the idea of "age is just a number" with high schoolers and grown men. Or Blue Spring Ride and Ouran Host Club that both have "almost" SA scenes and play them off as "just boys being boys" and go so far to defend the creepy behavior by saying the male lead was teaching the female lead to be weary of other men.
    Everything you said in this video really sum up my feelings about Skip and Loafer. The manga is void of all typical problematic romance anime tropes, and tells insightful lessons all readers can enjoy. The unexpected relatability of the characters and the positive outcomes of each character arc motivate me to better myself. Skip and Loafer goes beyond what the standard for slice of life/romance should be. And I absolutely love all of the positive LGBTQ+ representation, Mako even has two gays dads. Personally I still have hope yuzu and mako will end up together haha.
    If only I read this before entering high school I am looking forward to the possibility of bonding with new people in college though

    • @stosin_hlam
      @stosin_hlam Год назад

      I think one of Mako’s “dads” is actually a short-haired woman haha🥲

  • @DanielXiao
    @DanielXiao 2 года назад +7

    Ahh was looking for another kind-hearted romance manga! Thanks for the excellent video! SJ's new "You and I are Polar Opposites" also has the same thoughtful and kind romances amongst its entire cast.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Ooohhh, I haven't heard of that one, will have to check it out. Thanks for the rec, and I hope you like S&L 😊😊

  • @sadmanmahi2584
    @sadmanmahi2584 2 года назад +5

    Bro your transitions and motoin animations are fire.

  • @dorislampert7901
    @dorislampert7901 2 года назад +11

    I really apprectiate your videos, I was just about to rewatch the one you did on Blue Period :D Keep up the good work :)

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Ahh, thank you so much! There seems to be a lot of people who like both BP and S&L

    • @dorislampert7901
      @dorislampert7901 2 года назад

      @@linesinmotion You're welcome, thank you for liking my comment :) I've actually never read Skip and Loafer before, I only know it from your Manga Recommendations video, but I am looking forward to watching this video later and learning more about it :) Maybe I'll be inspired to read it afterwards :D

  • @keftes9401
    @keftes9401 2 года назад +8

    this such an amazingly done video essay, you really did the series justice, seating here as i type i bawling my eyes out

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      I take this as the highest compliment!!!!! 😭😭😭 ty!

  • @Khalid-xc3di
    @Khalid-xc3di 2 года назад +6

    This is a coincidence since I was checking out this manga from a store yesterday. I only checked it because of the anime trailer. And now after seeing this video, i might buy the manga!

  • @Dahh_tl
    @Dahh_tl 7 месяцев назад +2

    Loved the editing in this video, subscribed and looking forward for more

  • @V_i_vi_an
    @V_i_vi_an Год назад +4

    I became a fan of the manga thanks to the anime and now I'm obssesed with this cast.
    I like that the later chapters have put some focus on the other two guys of the group, I enjoy the girls and their dynamic, but I want to hear of those two and have a fully-fledged cast.

  • @nicolegabisay7975
    @nicolegabisay7975 2 года назад +5

    oh my, cried watching this. i love skip to loafer! (missing it now as of typing). thank you for creating this and talking about it with nuance and full of love too 💌 loved it and hope the stl agenda spreads now that the anime is coming hehe

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      I take it as the biggest compliment when people mention they cried from my video 😭😭 Tysm for the lovely comment and I hope so too! I'm looking forward to seeing more fanart and content about it

  • @gustavohernandeza.890
    @gustavohernandeza.890 2 года назад +8

    Great video. The editing is fantastic and the way to address the subject of romance in manga is engaging.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Thank you, appreciate the feedback! ☺️ I tried to make it a little different to how romance is normally approached in videos

  • @speedingstill
    @speedingstill 2 года назад +10

    Such a lovely video for one of my favorite manga :") This honestly made me tear up a bit because just like how the skip and loafer story is filled with tenderness, this video feels as though it was made with that same love and kindness as well! Thank you for your hard work; I adore your videos!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, that makes me to happy to hear 🥺🥺 I'm glad my script was able to encapture what I was hoping

  • @Allen-jg3zk
    @Allen-jg3zk 2 года назад +4

    I started reading this manga based on your recommendation, and was so excited to see you post more skip and loafer content! I love your videos so much!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Ahhhh, I'm glad you've been enjoying S&L then!!! I hope this video did the series justice 😌😌

  • @seineevee
    @seineevee 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks to your recommendation, I bought the first volume, and I love Skip and Loafer! Gonna look to get the second one as soon as possible :D

  • @sle6423
    @sle6423 2 года назад +4

    I don’t watch many long analysis videos these days, but when I do, I prefer Lines’
    Incredible editing and scripting and narration yet again! Got me hyped to get to the manga and adaptation.
    Hope this video blows up after the latter inevitably does!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Thank you, and I completely get you, I can only watch long videos in small chunks at a time. But ty!! I'm hoping the awareness of the manga blows up with the anime coming

  • @Skyehoppers
    @Skyehoppers 2 года назад +3

    I've never heard of this manga and have never even read a romance manga at all, but still knew I had to watch! Cleanly written, immaculately edited as always. Great work, again :)

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Man, thank you for tuning in even if it may not have 100% been the kind of content you normally watch and ty for the kind words ☺️

  • @loopeyfluff
    @loopeyfluff 2 года назад +8

    God,,,,,, this was such a perfect commentary video on my exact problem with a bunch of romance manga,,,, and why skip and loafer IS SO GOOD!!!!!! I always love your editing style on every video- The love and attention you put into editing each frame is really evident!!! Im so glad you were able to touch on all of the main important character and I love how you mentioned skip and loafer not falling in the trap of pairing each of the main females with the boy group! I subconsciously noticed that throughout reading, but you spelling it into words really made me go like UWAHHHHH :O!!!!! Thank u sm for making this video, it was a really nice surprise to wake up to (๑´▽`๑ )

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!!! And it felt wrong to only cover Mitsumi and Shima when the rest of the cast are also shining stars! And that pairing the guys with the girl trope is so overdone and annoying, i'm glad S&L doesn't fall for it! But thank you again for such a lovely comment 😊😊

  • @fuego09esmeralda
    @fuego09esmeralda Год назад +2

    And this, my friends, is how it looks when a manga pops out of the page... This channel really does honor to its name... 😮

  • @juliasz.1017
    @juliasz.1017 2 года назад +3

    I am so glad you recommend skip and loafer way back bc now its also one of my favorites!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Ahh, thanks for reading it after my rec, glad you liked it!!

  • @jakirachan
    @jakirachan 2 года назад +6

    This video is so engaging till the end
    The story seems to be something I would like so I'll add it to my list to read
    Thank you for the wonderful video!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +2

      Thank you!! I try as much as I can to keep my videos visually entertaining as I know my tempo is a little on the slower side 😂

  • @beeeeeeeeeeeeeeee1
    @beeeeeeeeeeeeeeee1 Год назад +2

    Thank you for talking about and 'selling' me this, looking forward to picking it up

  • @philippelamarche12
    @philippelamarche12 Год назад +3

    Such a good video, nice edits, and great analysis! I also thought the subversion of the "popular, beautiful girl" was really well done and ties into the central themes extremely well

  • @ZincFrog
    @ZincFrog Год назад +1

    Had this video bookmarked until I had read up through volume 5. Just finished watching and I love the series, you do a wonderful job highlighting the appeal of Skip and Loafer, how genuine and refreshing its story and central characters are.

  • @user-qt9df9ds7w
    @user-qt9df9ds7w 2 года назад +3

    i have followed Skip and Loafer for quite some time and I am so happy it gets the attention it deserves! thank you so much for talking about it!!

  • @hannah-lo6kk
    @hannah-lo6kk 2 года назад +4

    Skip and Loafer is such an amazing series and I'm glad you got to cover it, and with such a great video at that! Great work as always! 😄😄

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      haha, ty!! It really is an amazing series, I hope the anime allows more people to know about it ☺️

  • @IvanOrdinary
    @IvanOrdinary 2 года назад +5

    Thank you very much am dying to hear someone review this amazing manga and here it is 😭

  • @fwoggieira
    @fwoggieira Год назад +1

    i binged the manga this weekend and it was just.. so good. a warm and nice experience of how being kind and accepting to those around you can influence people for the better. in a lot of ways, i was see my middle school self in mako. i spent those years as a sad but smart loner, and i did not have many friends, in part because i had classmates who disliked me, but also necause of my own awkwardness and fear, mized with an inferiority complex nurtured by continuous rejection. but as some people left the school, and as i grew a bit as a person, i learnt to open up and be nicer and less judging towards those around me, which in turn lead to my classmates treating me better, and even some very unlikely friendships with people totally different from me. and even though i've still struggled with fear of rejection and feeling inferior for many years to come, i have grown from it. reading a slice of life with such realistic charachters, that is laced with kindness through and through, makes me long for something i didn't have to it's fullest, but acquired later in life. i want to root for mitsumi and every single one of her friends, and i honestly found this manga to be a breath of fresh air. i really want to find more things like it!

  • @cesitaputriramadhani127
    @cesitaputriramadhani127 Год назад +2

    Thank you soooooo much for all of this strong deep analysis. Masterpiece! Your explanation is so clear and believeable. I've read the manga until chapter 50 in 2 days last night (until 2 am). And then i watch this!!! PERFECT!! Skip to Loafer will be my next comfort manga to live my life happily🙌

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much 🥹🥹 That binge speed is so relatable though, it's hard to stop reading this manga!

    • @cesitaputriramadhani127
      @cesitaputriramadhani127 Год назад

      @@linesinmotion Yup! Can't wait for the next chapter they're going to Mitsumi hometown! So excited🙌🔥

  • @herrinah
    @herrinah 2 года назад +5

    i always get so excited seeing a video notification from you, they are always so well made and a joy to watch!! i love putting them in the background whenever im working or drawing ❤ you make me want to read every manga that you analyze!!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      thank you so much ☺️ 💓 And so many people do that with my videos, actually love that haha, but ty I appreciate it!

  • @joshuapineda1369
    @joshuapineda1369 Год назад +2

    I love this manga and thank you for putting everything I felt for this manga into words.
    It was weird since I was initially looking for a quick read, romance manga and stumbled upon this series.
    As you said and emphasized, there is so much authenticity in the portrayal of teenagers in this series. Sure. The most tragic, and incredible backstories do exist in some cases, but how the manga showcases and explores coming of age is so authentic that when I actually try to reminisce about my high school days, I remember how everyone is not really beholden by their supposed trope. Sure, there are social factors and customs involved but the human complexity of growing teenagers is there. And that is something that I found endearing in this manga.
    Anyway, just checked out your vid since I saw the first few eps of the anime, and this got recommended to me.

  • @kailoros6738
    @kailoros6738 2 года назад +4

    you captured what i love about this manga so well!!

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      ahhh I'm glad I was about to do the series some kind of justice then!

  • @alonsomedinatito7444
    @alonsomedinatito7444 2 года назад +4

    It has already been two years, huh. This video takes me back when I didn't know anything about anime or manga, and I was looking for some recommendation on RUclips. Good thing I found your channel, your first recommendation video actually made me acknowledge of manga as a medium. Anyway, this manga in particular stook to me the most, and I'm happy it did, this manga rules. Great video as always, I think you nailed the reason why I love this manga so much. My favourite character is Nao-chan, I Love her kindness and just how happy she makes Mitsumi. Also, the relationship between Yazuku and Makoto kinda made the same impression to me and my friend as well, so I don't think you are projecting too much xd. Thanks for the content, love your videos!!! Abrazos.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Oh wow, I'm glad you were able to find the video so randomly then haha! I'm happy to hear you enjoy Skip and Loafer so much, and Nao is easily one of my favourite characters along with Yuzuki The supporting cast is so lovable ☺️

  • @ScythXIII
    @ScythXIII 2 года назад +2

    Just watched this with a friend and wanted to say both of us super appreciated your insight and editting. I also love how you manage to supplement your writing with relevant panels, and edit them in a way that really highlights the message (the scene showing Mika when she was younger with her slowly shrinking stands out in memory)! I also appreciate how much you make all these manga panels feel alive with a bunch of subtle editing like the floating text bubbles and subtle character motions. The effort and attention to detail really shows all throughout the video and it's something I think you should be really proud of!

  • @HyperPoirot
    @HyperPoirot 2 года назад +5

    As always, this is a wonderfull video, greatly narated and edited.

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much!! ☺️☺️

  • @v.m.9754
    @v.m.9754 Год назад +3

    There's a new girl character introduced (Yasaka) and it's another character troupe: the bitchy/snake type who manipulates boys feelings and steals other gf's bf!!
    I'm so excited or rather very hopeful in her being included in their friend group.
    Idk, but she only has been in a few scenes, much more unpleasant and problematic than Mika, but I loved her right away! Shima, Mika, and Yasaka (the new character) are very similar in a sense that they developed people pleasing as a means of being accepted and loved. But Yasaka has much more darker undertones in the few panels she's in, subtly telling that behind that manipulative way of seeking attention lies a lonely girl with depression in her dark messy room. Unlike Mika, she wasn't snarky or bitchy, per se, (good girl smiling face persona) but problematic in finding healthy relationships around her.
    Unlike Mika, she sees right through Mitsumi's kindness with her cluelessness and lack of judgement (when almost all have been ostracizing her bec of relationship dramas) and here's our MC reaching out, trusting her and sharing a very vulnerable part of her life whom she haven't even shared with her group of friends.
    Yasaka right away became.my 2nd fav girl in the Manga next to Mitsumi.
    Also, the wholesomeness of Skip and Loafers friend group reminds me of Kono Oto Tomare, a manga about a group of very different teenagers bonded together towards playing a traditional japanese instrument.
    The development of bad girl troupe turned great friend was also greatly done in Kono Oto Tomare and their club bonding also makes you feel good and wanting to make memories with shared experiences with other groups of people!

  • @ferdinandarroza548
    @ferdinandarroza548 2 года назад +8

    Finally, someone who understands the beauty of S&L

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Always going to be pushing for more people to read it!! 😌😌

  • @dsjsafdkadsjf5551
    @dsjsafdkadsjf5551 Год назад +1

    i watch this video sm and just realized i never commented on it. u have a very nice calming voice with such good grasp on the characters and genre ur talking abt. i like this video a lot teehee

  • @resta-kain
    @resta-kain 2 года назад +4

    yess! The wait is completely worth it! Ur editing style is so meticulous and careful that it even makes me(an editing virgin) pay close attention. Hopefully the adaptation does the story justice and I’m surely gonna reread the manga after this✅ thank u for this

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Thank you!!!!!!! I appreciate you looking out for the tiny editing things haha, and same here!!! In so looking forward to the anime ☺️

  • @pofficial3345
    @pofficial3345 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'm very late to this but, to anyone who loves this manga, No home is a must read. It's an on going mawnha with currently 223 chapters and it's just mind blowing. Talks about friendship, grief, family, domestic violence, divorce, bullying, and so much more. All the characters, even the side ones that we see 2 times at most, are 3 dimensional. The art style is really unique and once you get used to it it will litteraly destroy you in the tragic character moments. I can't empathize how good of a story it is with one simple comment, but i beg people check out this diamond

  • @yuki5619
    @yuki5619 2 года назад +6

    That was so cuteeee~ ok, you convinced me to read this manga, thank you ❤️

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Thank you 😌😌 And please do, I hope you love it as much as I do!

  • @CarrollLiddell
    @CarrollLiddell Год назад +2

    I just started watching the anime, ive watched each episode miltiple times. The voice actress of Mitsumi has killed it. Thanks gor extrapolating some of the ressons i lile it.

  • @TheFangirlMixtape
    @TheFangirlMixtape 2 года назад +2

    The editing in this is incredible, you can tell this was a labour of love

  • @poskeegget8043
    @poskeegget8043 Год назад +3

    Now, this is a great video commentary of my current favourite romance slice of life manga. Thank you for making it, and you have a new subscriber.

  • @Ingrid-gb9nz
    @Ingrid-gb9nz 2 года назад +3

    My interest for romance manga/anime drops as I grow older. And I realized it's because of the same reasons you mentioned. But S&L is definitely on my tbr list now!

    • @Ingrid-gb9nz
      @Ingrid-gb9nz 2 года назад +1

      Side note: Surprised at myself for finishing this video in one go with my stupid attention span. I think this tells you how much I like your videos 😆

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      So many people say this and I'm super glad, my attention span is terrible and that's probably why I try and make my videos as engaging as possible. I'm glad to hear it works!!

  • @tornedsky
    @tornedsky Месяц назад +1

    everything is just so so natural and realistic i love this anime so much

  • @sudarshant8783
    @sudarshant8783 2 года назад +4

    I would like to recommend a similar but slightly different school romance anime called 'Tsuki ga kirei'. It is beautiful love story between a boy and a girl which starts as two shy people just having a chat with eachother. They start to awkwardly trying to figure out what to do when one is in a relationship to getting extremely fond of eachother by the end of the story.

  • @Otaku_Reaper
    @Otaku_Reaper 2 года назад +6

    Let's go, new video

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Hope you enjoy!! Thanks for coming so early 😊

  • @jolie7751
    @jolie7751 Год назад +2

    I am so happy so many other people think like me ,his anime/manga is truly heart warming and beautiful

  • @0li-0li28
    @0li-0li28 2 года назад +3

    Another one to check out! Tysm^ every video you release is a true blessing, from the awesome editing to the genuine thoughts n care you show to each thing you talk about I just love it so much^^ will definitely check this out

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад +1

      Omg thank you for the kind words, I hope you like the series when you get around to reading it 😝😝

  • @jpops10
    @jpops10 2 года назад +3

    I always love your Skip and Loafer videos! I’m right there with you hoping we get something more between Makoto and Yuzuki

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Thank you!! And 🤭🤭 loving the yuzumako attention in the comments

  • @myduyentran7991
    @myduyentran7991 Год назад

    There's something so special about seeing an aspect of yourself in these character and watching them work through their conflicts. It's such a grounding experience. Haven't step foot in high school for a while but the conflicts and emotions that are addressed in skip and loafer can be applied outside of its own story. Your recommendations video introduced me to this series and it's my favorite piece of media now. Came at the perfect time :)

  • @ikust3664
    @ikust3664 Год назад +2

    I jus watched the first episode of the anime and that got me here love the video keep it up :D

  • @martinvalencia798
    @martinvalencia798 Год назад +1

    I agree! Insomniacs after school also gives me the same vibe

  • @ass_e9936
    @ass_e9936 Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed how you animated your video!

  • @hayleyharrison5127
    @hayleyharrison5127 Год назад +2

    I would love to see a similar video on Bloom into You from you!

  • @Gen_Is_Sus
    @Gen_Is_Sus 2 года назад +3

    Another great video! Always makes my day better when I see you've uploaded

  • @cocooavu2907
    @cocooavu2907 2 года назад +4

    Thank you! I will check it out

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Hope you like it whenever you come to reading 😊

  • @zeem428
    @zeem428 Год назад

    I'm midway through the anime adaptation now, and it has been a very cute and wholesome journey. After watching this video, I will definitely continue reading the manga because I didn't expect a slice of life series would have a very good depth in its story. Great video!

  • @axlorg89
    @axlorg89 2 года назад +3

    Such a great presentation on why S&L is great

  • @la912
    @la912 21 день назад

    This is just the kind of story I was looking for, thanks!

  • @PookDaWook
    @PookDaWook 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow. This channel is incredible

  • @sunnywestside4210
    @sunnywestside4210 2 года назад +3

    im so happy every time you post, i love your channel!

  • @rob.aravena
    @rob.aravena 2 года назад +3

    I don't know why but your videos always make me a bit emotional even when I haven't seen or read what you're talking about....anyway, great and superfun video again, I do have a huge flight soon so I know what I'll be reading now ☺

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  2 года назад

      Aw man, what a compliment! Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the manga when you get around to reading it ☺️☺️

  • @Lucky-si4ih
    @Lucky-si4ih Год назад +2

    I really hope that you would discuss YagaKimi in the future because it's so good and my top defining romance manga

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  Год назад +1

      I LOVE bloom into you, will definitely cover it at some point!!

  • @silvianascimento513
    @silvianascimento513 Год назад +1

    This is perfect ❤❤❤ Thank you

    • @linesinmotion
      @linesinmotion  Год назад +1

      You're welcome 😊 Thank you for watching!

  • @britishblue4084
    @britishblue4084 Год назад +1

    Skip n loafer really potrayed teenager life really good, as a teenager you have that phase where you tryin to fit in, find a friends, realising you have a crush on someone and enjoying your youth with your friends, watching the show really takes me back to my teenager and make me want to go back being a highschool student again