SKET Dance
Original Title:SKET DANCE
Languages:
- Japanese: SKET DANCE
- English: SKET Dance
- Chinese: 学园救援团
SKET Dance is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kenta Shinohara. The story revolves around the SKET Brigade, a high school club dedicated to solving the problems of the students and teachers of Kaimei High School. The club consists of three main members: the energetic and resourceful leader, Yuusuke "Bossun" Fujisaki; the strong and aggressive Hime "Himeko" Onizuka, who wields a hockey stick; and the tech-savvy otaku, Kazuyoshi "Switch" Usui, who speaks through speech synthesis software. The SKET Brigade, whose name stands for Support, Kindness, Encouragement, and Troubleshoot, tackles various requests from their schoolmates, leading to humorous and heartwarming situations. Known for its comedic timing, unique characters, and relatable school setting, SKET Dance won the 55th Shogakukan Manga Award and was adapted into a 77-episode anime series that aired from 2011 to 2012. It also has an OVA and drama CDs, gaining popularity among anime and manga fans.