What is Air Gear?#
Air Gear introduces viewers to the high-octane world of “Air Trek,” a futuristic evolution of inline skating that has captivated the youth across the nation. The story follows Ikki, a middle-school street-fighting punk known as the toughest on the east side of town. While Ikki lives with four gorgeous sisters who took him in as a child, he is unaware that they are members of the infamous A-T gang known as “Sleeping Forest.”
Once Ikki is introduced to the world of Air Trek, he is propelled into a dangerous and exciting fate involving gangs and competitive events. If you want to dive into this futuristic sports world, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Is the Air Gear Anime Finished?#
Whether the anime is “finished” depends on what you are looking for. The Air Gear anime adaptation aired from April to September 2006. However, the source material—the manga—was serialized from November 2002 all the way until May 2012.
Because the manga ran for nearly a decade and the anime adaptation was relatively short, those who watch only the anime will likely find it incomplete. To get a truly satisfying conclusion to the story and see the full scope of the “Air Trek” world, you will need to continue with the source material. We highly recommend buying the Air Gear manga to experience the complete narrative.
Appeal and Target Audience#
Air Gear is a blend of sports, comedy, and tournament-style competition, seasoned with some ecchi themes. It is best suited for fans who enjoy:
- Futuristic Sports: The concept of A-T (Air Trek) adds a unique sci-fi twist to skating.
- Gang Dynamics: The story focuses heavily on the formation and competition of various youth gangs.
- Competitive Growth: Like many tournament-based series, the appeal lies in seeing the protagonist climb the ranks.
If you love the aesthetic of street culture and futuristic gear, you might also want to browse for Air Gear merchandise to complete your collection.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Navigating the Air Gear series is straightforward, but there are different paths depending on your goals. You can refer to the relationship tree provided on this page for a visual guide to these connections.
Release Order#
If you want to experience the content as it was originally released to the public, follow this path:
- Air Gear (Anime Series) - Released in 2006.
- Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori -Break on the Sky- (Anime Side Story) - Released in 2010.
Completionist Order#
For those who want every bit of content available, including the full story resolution:
- Air Gear (Anime Series)
- Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori -Break on the Sky- (Anime Side Story)
- Air Gear (Manga) - Start from the beginning or pick up where the anime leaves off to reach the 2012 conclusion.
The Source Material Path#
For viewers who don’t mind transitioning from screen to page to ensure they don’t miss any plot points, we recommend watching the original anime series and then immediately transitioning to the manga to finish the story.
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Air Gear • manga • 2002-11-06 to 2012-05-23 (serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine)
└─(adaptation)→ Air Gear • anime • 2006-04-04 to 2006-09-26
└─(side story)→ Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori -Break on the Sky- • anime • 2010-11-17
