Medalist (2025–2026)

TV ShowEndedAnimation, Drama2 seasons, 22 episodes
Medalist posterReview score: 82%

Plot

Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater, meets Inori Yuitsuka, a girl who yearns to be a figure skater. Motivated by Inori's obsession on the rink, Tsukasa begins coaching Inori. Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa becomes a brilliant mentor. Together they aim to make her a glorious medalist!

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Medalist S02E07The Frozen LakeS02E07 · 9.3A training session with jump specialist Kakeru Uobuchi brings remarkable results, and Tsukasa is so impressed he decides to invest in his own harness equipment. He brings it to the ice rink intending to help Inori master jumps.
  2. 02Medalist S01E13Morning ArrivesS01E13 · 9.0The day of the Level Six Badge Test has finally arrived. The venue is the memorable place where Inori first met Hikaru. When Hikaru suddenly appears, she promises to meet Inori again at the All-Japans.
  3. 03Medalist S02E08Hot PassionS02E08 · 9.0Inori and Tsukasa arrive at Niigata skating rink in the early morning, seeking Coach Uobuchi's guidance. After observing Inori's skating, Uobuchi presents them with an unexpected proposition.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2025Aired 7.6Season avg
  1. S01E01Medalist S01E01A Genius on the IceJanuary 5, 2025 8.5When former figure skater Tsukasa Akeuraji meets a self-taught skater, Inori Yuitsuka, he tries to persuade her to join a formal ice skating
  2. S01E02Medalist S01E02Prelim Badge TestJanuary 12, 2025 7.8Tsukasa and Hitomi encourage Inori to take the Badge Test, a certification exam for figure skating which will allow Inori to qualify for com
  3. S01E03Medalist S01E03Taiyaki and CakeJanuary 19, 2025 7.7Tsukasa decides to enter Inori into the Meikoh Cup to build up her record of success. When Inori feels shy dancing in front of others, Tsuka
  4. S01E04Medalist S01E04Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)January 26, 2025 8.5Inori's first competition, the Meikoh cup, begins. Inori's future is at stake, and while she gets off to a rocky start, her mother and siste
  5. S01E05Medalist S01E05Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)February 2, 2025 8.0Inori came in top in the first round of the Prelims, whereas Miké was the last one to secure a spot. Determined to turn things around, Miké
  6. S01E06Medalist S01E06The Night of the First CompetitionFebruary 9, 2025 6.5Hikaru is one of the best performers of Inori's generation, and Inori is eager to catch up. However, she worries about how far behind she is
  7. S01E07Medalist S01E07Level One Badge TestFebruary 16, 2025 7.0Inori faces the level one badge test, setting her next step of competing in a championship. A successful double jump will be essential for a
  8. S01E08Medalist S01E08Western Powerhouses (1)February 23, 2025 7.0On the way to a competition, Inori leaves her skates on a train by accident. Tsukasa goes on a mad hunt for the skates ten stations away.
  9. S01E09Medalist S01E09Western Powerhouses (2)March 2, 2025 8.0After a smooth start, Inori decides to take each jump carefully, one by one. She controls her center of gravity and maintains a high speed,
  10. S01E10Medalist S01E10Howling at NightMarch 9, 2025 7.0Inori competes in her second Meikoh cup, but she will need to perfect the extremely difficult double Axel if she is to progress to the next
  11. S01E11Medalist S01E11Dance the NightMarch 16, 2025 6.5The Lux Higashiyama FSC summer training camp begins, and Inori plans to perfect her double Axel. Meanwhile, Tsukasa offers to help Rioh, but
  12. S01E12Medalist S01E12Shirone's LessonMarch 23, 2025 7.5Tsukasa learns of the anguish Rioh has been carrying, and dances Rioh's program on the rink. Rioh is surprised to see that Tsukasa's skating
  13. S01E13Medalist S01E13Season's bestMorning ArrivesMarch 30, 2025 9.0The day of the Level Six Badge Test has finally arrived. The venue is the memorable place where Inori first met Hikaru. When Hikaru suddenly

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode9Episodes2026Aired 8.2Season avg
  1. S02E01Medalist S02E01The Athlete's PledgeJanuary 25, 2026 7.0The Chubu Block championship arrives, bringing Inori her chance to qualify for the All-Japans Novice Contest. At the venue, Inori is overwhe
  2. S02E02Medalist S02E02My CardsFebruary 1, 2026 8.3A game of musical chairs for the top five spots at the All-Japans begins. With one of the most talented skaters of their generation absent f
  3. S02E03Medalist S02E03The Queen's LeapFebruary 8, 2026 8.3The second group, including Inori, take their turn at the championship. With only three skaters to go, Yuna Yagi steps onto the ice. Despite
  4. S02E04Medalist S02E04AscendanceFebruary 15, 2026 8.3Tsukasa Akeuraji has vowed to make Inori a gold medalist, and with that promise echoing in her heart, she takes the ice. While her program m
  5. S02E05Medalist S02E05BeaconFebruary 22, 2026 8.0Tsukasa finds himself in an unexpected situation skating alongside legends Jun Yodaka and Shinichiro Sonidori. As he watches Jun move across
  6. S02E06Medalist S02E06Intensive TrainingMarch 1, 2026 7.7Inori joins an intensive training session with the Chubu Block competitors heading to the All-Japans. Reuniting with Hikaru and the other sk
  7. S02E07Medalist S02E07Season's bestThe Frozen LakeMarch 8, 2026 9.3A training session with jump specialist Kakeru Uobuchi brings remarkable results, and Tsukasa is so impressed he decides to invest in his ow
  8. S02E08Medalist S02E08Hot PassionMarch 15, 2026 9.0Inori and Tsukasa arrive at Niigata skating rink in the early morning, seeking Coach Uobuchi's guidance. After observing Inori's skating, Uo
  9. S02E09Medalist S02E09It BeginsMarch 22, 2026 8.0At the Niigata rink, Inori and Tsukasa cross paths with Miku Ahiru, a formidable competitor, along with her coach Kohei Kamogawa and choreog

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Natsumi HaruseNatsumi HaruseInori Yuitsuka (voice)Takeo OtsukaTakeo OtsukaTsukasa Akeuraji (voice)

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