Kaoru Sakurayashiki
Also known as: Cherry Blossom, Cherry
Cherry Blossom, an elegant calligrapher who skates with an AI-assisted board named Carla and a grudge against everything inelegant — primarily Joe. He and the gorilla chef have been orbiting each other since high school, and the fandom calls it what it is.
Other SK8 Characters
Reki Kyan
7k works
A skateboard-obsessed Okinawan teen who builds boards by hand and dragged transfer student Langa into the underground races at 'S'. His spiral of jealousy watching Langa's natural genius — and the bridge reconciliation — gave the show its emotional spine.
Langa Hasegawa
6k works
A half-Canadian ex-snowboarder who moved to Okinawa after his father's death and discovered skating felt like flying again — but only with Reki beside him. Quietly oblivious to everything except boards and one redhead, he is the show's serene chaos.
Kojiro Nanjo
5k works
Joe, a flirtatious Italian-restaurant chef whose power skating style is all muscle and showmanship. He cooks for the kids, needles Cherry into apoplexy, and carries decades of history with both Cherry and the vanished skater Adam under the easy grin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Kaoru Sakurayashiki?
Kaoru Sakurayashiki appears in 5k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the SK8 fandom. You can browse all Kaoru Sakurayashiki fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Kaoru Sakurayashiki ships?
The most popular Kaoru Sakurayashiki ships include Nanjo Kojiro/Sakurayashiki Kaoru. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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