Skip and Loafer - Slice of Life Manga at its Best

[@cileft011]

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]

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

[@Amby6002]

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]

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

[@edgeful09]

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

[@vm7240]

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]

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

[@Otaku_Reaper]

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]

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

[@mannav1466]

@@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]

I share the same sentiment ♥

[@rizikos_]

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]

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]

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

[@nic-x7l]

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

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@ss4ndw1ch]

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]

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]

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!!

[@llluana]

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

[@ninaruiz9965]

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]

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

[@juanjuri6127]

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]

I need to start reading that actually!!

[@ouctai1864]

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

[@OtakuBox]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@cornkopp2985]

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]

Yes omg i thought i was the only one 😭

[@buchelaruzit]

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

[@wolfochungo]

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]

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!

[@vae8940]

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]

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

[@bread395]

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

[@DigitalRemixTV]

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]

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 ☺️☺️

[@Sangled]

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

[@linesinmotion]

omg, tysm 😭😭😭😭

[@RegstarRogstar]

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

[@DavineTube]

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

[@johnmorgan7968]

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.

[@PAX-d3i]

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]

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

[@dubbie7879]

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]

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

[@1WildFlower93]

​@@linesinmotion what do you think of the story two years later now? I'm excited for the one coming out in October since where they left us off in May

[@tanglekelp1857]

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]

oh that would be so good

[@v.m.9754]

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!

[@karenfarron603]

I would like to se Yuzuki and Makoto in a romantic relationship. Everyone feel the tension between them.

[@ardenamarelo]

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]

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

[@kein233]

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]

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

[@fikrafadilla6537]

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]

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!

[@nualbili]

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

[@Dahh_tl]

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

[@kei-san1072]

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]

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 🙏

[@tatyanaviznyak687]

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]

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!! ☺️☺️

[@1WildFlower93]

This is one of the few volumes that I actually buy the physical book for. The only other one is Snow White with the red hair

[@saotiago]

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]

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

[@kwhxshi]

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]

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!

[@dorislampert7901]

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]

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

[@dorislampert7901]

@@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

[@siddharthkrishna8463]

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

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@sleep._.y]

OMG YES I LOVE THIS MANGA SO MUCH !!

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@simona-wx2jy]

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

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@spongebobsquarepants-ne6lc]

I hated ririka throughout. She knew it wasn't shima's fault and yet she always made him feel bad for what he didn't do in the first place. He was a kid and she was too..why hold on to something bad and make others feel bad too? She was just jealous of him for having friends and enjoying his school life ..such a nasty character..it's always disappointing for me to see characters still be friends with these kind of characters..irl it's better to distance yourself with people like that ..

[@loopeyfluff]

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]

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 😊😊

[@seineevee]

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

[@axr5149]

might add this, i think one point of skip and loafer that i really like was the author never emphasize too much on the character bad traits, especially on Mika and Ririka. in other manga those two would be seen as evil villain that's unforgivable and would do anything to separate the ML and FL, which skip and loafer author not doing. That part makes the character feels human and can still redeemed especially for Mika and how having people with positive attitude can really change you. Might be controversial take, but i really like how Ririka character written, she's still a shit character (especially what she did to Shima) but very well written, given her age and what happened to her in the past, part of me think that she's just immature and she just clinging tightly to past mistake and bitter memories too much which i think Shima did too, where both of them just held captive by their past altho Shima never being shit to other unlike Ririka. I kinda relate to certain points due to some ressentment in the past, but at very least Ririka realize and admit it herself which i think harder than it looks to admit it especially she said it to someone else (Chris) and her breakdown feels very human to me. I don't think i want to see her character being redeemed because Shima himself still contacting her despite all that, i just want to see her finally get a closure to her past self because i think it's definitely would affect Shima too.

[@penguinofdoom9830]

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]

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

[@DanielXiao]

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]

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]

Bro your transitions and motoin animations are fire.

[@linesinmotion]

thank you 🙏

[@Khalid-xc3di]

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!

[@linesinmotion]

Haha, it's a sign!!

[@speedingstill]

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]

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

[@deltagoat729]

I re-read the manga again after the anime came out. Still so refreshing!!! Does anyone know any other manga that captures the same vibe? Only other one I found was After school lessons for unripe apples

[@linesinmotion]

Hirayasumi is a pretty good sibling series to this! Very chill and calming ☺️

[@gustavohernandeza.890]

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

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@nna_]

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]

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

[@arneemanguiob]

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]

Thank *you* for watching!!! 😭😭

[@eatntell1421]

TBH, i hoped this anime wouldn't have romance between the 2 main characters. But it's really a very pleasant manga. I've watched it several times, and play it as background noise every now and then. ❤

[@hayleyharrison5127]

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

[@philippelamarche12]

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

[@jakirachan]

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]

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 😂

[@ferdinandarroza548]

Finally, someone who understands the beauty of S&L

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@pofficial3345]

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

[@WanderingWisp]

Don't have much to say but wanted to comment to appease the youtube algorithm. I've been putting off this manga to watch the anime first but I might just have to read it ahead of time

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you, appreciate that 🙏 😊 And I think either order will be fine, just we still don't know when the anime is airing and I'd be way too impatient and read the manga haha

[@hteekay]

Seriously this manga should be a reference to all those horrible Hollwood writers on how to write story, relationships and GOOD CHARACTERS

[@V_i_vi_an]

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.

[@nya.hahaha]

I really want to see their take on "Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun".

[@keftes9401]

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

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@Prototype9871]

The way you are describing yuzuki as some victim. Yet they way you are saying it is that yuzuki is someone who closes her self off from others thinking that she is better then them. Taking everyone as face value and believing that the only reason why people approach her is to get her to like them. So far what I’m seeing is she never even gave the chance to anyone and just created assumptions of the bat at face value.

[@CarrollLiddell]

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.

[@sebastiennenalda4412]

Hello, I love your content, much love from the Philippines. I think you'll like Smile Down the Runway. I am highly recommending it.

[@linesinmotion]

I really liked Runway!!! I need to get back to it and catch up be ause it was fantastic. And thank you! 😊

[@yuki5619]

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

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@herrinah]

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]

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

[@beeeeeeeeeeeeeeee1]

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

[@shrimpedup]

Have you read wake up, sleeping beauty? It's a real good school life manga, I think it's something you'd really enjoy

[@linesinmotion]

I havent, but a lot of my patrons have asked me to read it too, will have to read it at some point! Thanks for the reminder 🙌

[@Otaku_Reaper]

Let's go, new video

[@linesinmotion]

Hope you enjoy!! Thanks for coming so early 😊

[@Lucky-si4ih]

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

[@linesinmotion]

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

[@medeasherbs]

can you do one on kimi ni todoke and nana? and maybe blue spring ride? hehe i loved this video and i want your opinion on these romance pieces too

[@sudarshant8783]

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.

[@IvanOrdinary]

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

[@linesinmotion]

Thank *you* for watching!!

[@ikust3664]

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

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much! ☺️☺️

[@nicolegabisay7975]

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]

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

[@fuego09esmeralda]

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

[@cocooavu2907]

Thank you! I will check it out

[@linesinmotion]

Hope you like it whenever you come to reading 😊

[@alonsomedinatito7444]

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 KZbin. 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]

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 ☺️

[@HyperPoirot]

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

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you very much!! ☺️☺️

[@snowqueen_8958]

Imma peep this maybe get my local library to get ahold of it

[@linesinmotion]

Hell yeah! I know a few friends who did the exact same

[@Skyehoppers]

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]

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 ☺️

[@dsjsafdkadsjf5551]

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

[@alvifadhollah]

This manga surprised me with Yuzu's story.

[@neeraj8669]

Should I wait for the anime or jump right in? Btw love your vids and the editing

[@linesinmotion]

I'd say you could do either tbh, the anime looks (so far) like it'll be a good adaptation!

[@0li-0li28]

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]

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

[@peeuio357]

Girl I really need your list of romance manga, especially the adult romance bc I just read “how do we relationship” and “my androgynous boyfriend” now they’re haunting me to the point I had to bing read them all over again the day after. Please help me.

[@sle6423]

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]

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

[@Gen_Is_Sus]

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

[@linesinmotion]

Aw, thank you so much! ☺️☺️

[@mirroredhour]

If anyone is looking for a manga series to read while waiting for the next chapter to release or the anime to come out, I would recommend checking out "Busu ni Hanataba wo." You'll like that manga for reasons similar to "Skip to loafer."

[@linesinmotion]

huh, I haven't heard of this, will have to look it up - thanks!

[@ramkumarm8957]

I know you Probably get this a lot but whoaaaaa your editing is sooo amazing every video I'm blown away. Are you doing this alone? Or is there like multiple editors doing it

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much! And it's all on my own, no other people haha 😂

[@ramkumarm8957]

@@linesinmotion Holy hell lmao that's so amazing even the animation? Whoaaaaa you're like super ultra talented whoa

[@linesinmotion]

haha, yup literally everything you see and here is all me 😂

[@Allen-jg3zk]

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]

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

[@shubhnitbajaj4144]

I don't like most romance manga either but this one is awesome.

[@linesinmotion]

It really is one of a kind because of that for me 🥺

[@PookDaWook]

Wow. This channel is incredible

[@hannah-lo6kk]

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]

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

[@kllrnooooova]

I've just started reading this! What a coincidence lol

[@linesinmotion]

ha, clearly it was a sign to start it when you did 😂

[@irfan8702]

Amazing video as always, however seems like doesn't favor the allogarithm (yet). I hope it doesn't pulls you down dani, just know that this is a great one and focus on building the next one. We'll look forward for more from Dani

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you! And the algorithm hasn't been liking me the past few months, no idea why - but i'll keep making videos despite that!

[@tornedsky]

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

[@tornedsky]

*manga.. lol

[@todd3143]

i may sound rude but although i agree with everything you’ve said, while skip and loafer is an excellent romcom slice of life manga, it isn’t slice of life at its best. slice of life are often paired with romance, comedy or a little bit of tragedy, but usually the slice of life nature of things would take a back seat to its genre pair. even series whose titles literally spell out slice of life, nichijou and danshi kokousei no nichijou, are overwhelmed by their comedic aspects. so for me, it’d have to be fumiyo kouno’s works. it seems petty of me to focus on just one aspect of your video essay, but i just wanted to mention this author as a means to share my favourite stories in one of my favorite genres. fumiyo’s works push the genre to the forefront, storyboarding an aspect, event or day of her protagonist, and i often feel like i’m really spending an afternoon with them. her stories do, but rarely change perspectives. the changes in focus on each character in the ensemble works wonders for character building, but puts the reader perspective. fumiyo’s works, due to only focusing on one character, puts the reader in the second perspective, and i think this effectively makes us live through or experience the character’s life in a more personal way, which complements the slice of life aspect. for example, pippira note entirely centers on a girl bonding with her bird pippira, or the first chapter of country of cherry blossoms where 3 pages are spent chronicling how a boy spends his afternoon. my favorite story of hers is long road, which tells the story of a humble and cheery housewife, and while there’s only 3 pages per chapter, it really makes us feel like we’ve spent a day with her, looking at a slice of her life. fumiyo kouno’s representation of an average person’s life is just awesome so that’s what i’d like to share. her storyboarding style might gel with you since you’re a fan of animation, unless you’e already recommended her works then this would be really embarrassing. great video nonetheless!

[@resta-kain]

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]

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

[@poskeegget8043]

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.

[@linesinmotion]

Wow, thank you so much! 😊