Skate-Leading Stars

Skate-Leading Stars (2020)

My rating: 1 of 5 stars


I've tried twice to start this series now and haven't been able to make it past the third episode so far. The story feels very forced and agonizing, especially when compared to other series like Yuri!!! On Ice. Doesn't help itself with the comparisons any either when both are about figure skating, and both decide to feature a silver skater as the "unbeatable star" at the head of the pack. Kensei is both full of himself at the start of the series, but then appears to keep his better-than-you attitude even as he seems to have given up. The combination is even more grating than Yurio's arrogance and teenage attitude in Yuri!!! On Ice. It's hard not to draw comparisons, but compared or on it's own, so far it leaves a lot to be desired. I do still want to finish it, but have a feeling it's going to be a very long and bumpy road if that day ever comes.