Medalist

Medalist

8.3

•FINISHED

Details

13
TV
83
24921
FINISHED
WINTER 2025
23m
JP
Drama, Psychological, Sports

Description

Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater, meets a girl called Inori Yuitsuka, who is yearning to enter the world of figure skating. Motivated by Inori's obsession on the rink, Tsukasa takes on coaching Inori himself. Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa becomes a brilliant mentor. Together they aim to make her a glorious medalist!! <br> <br> (Source: Disney+)

Episodes

Episode 1

1. A Genius on the Ice

When former figure skater Tsukasa Akeuraji meets a self-taught skater, Inori Yuitsuka, he tries to persuade her to join a formal ice skating club. Unfortunately, Inori's mother wants her clumsy daughter to give up skating altogether.

Air Date: 1/5/2025Rating: 8.20

Episode 2

2. Prelim Badge Test

Tsukasa and Hitomi encourage Inori to take the Badge Test, a certification exam for figure skating which will allow Inori to qualify for competitions. On the day of the test, Inori meets a beautiful girl who looks like a princess.

Air Date: 1/12/2025Rating: 7.74

Episode 3

3. Taiyaki and Cake

Tsukasa decides to enter Inori into the Meikoh Cup to build up her record of success. When Inori feels shy dancing in front of others, Tsukasa gets her to dance in his shadow to conquer her nerves. During skating practice, Inori also meets a girl named Miké at the rink.

Air Date: 1/19/2025Rating: 8.05

Episode 4

4. Meikoh Cup, Junior Women`s Prelim Free Skating (Part One)

Inori'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 sister are there to support her from the sidelines.

Air Date: 1/26/2025Rating: 10.00

Episode 5

5. Meikoh Cup, Junior Women`s Prelim Free Skating (Part Two)

Inori 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 decides to try and pull off a double rotation combination that no one at the Prelims has done before.

Air Date: 2/2/2025Rating: 9.51

Episode 6

6. The Night of the First Competition

Hikaru 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 in terms of her skill level compared to others her age. Tsukasa suggests Inori compete in a competition immediately after passing the level one badge test.

Air Date: 2/9/2025Rating: 6.56

Episode 7

7. Level One Badge Test

Inori faces the level one badge test, setting her next step of competing in a championship. A successful double jump will be essential for a high score.

Air Date: 2/16/2025Rating: 7.44

Episode 8

8. Western Powerhouses (Part One)

On 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.

Air Date: 2/23/2025Rating: 7.58

Episode 9

9. Western Powerhouses (Part Two)

After a smooth start, Inori decides to take each jump carefully, one by one. She controls her center of gravity and maintains a high speed, and Tsukasa cannot hide his excitement as she continues with her flawless performance.

Air Date: 3/2/2025Rating: 8.81

Episode 10

10. Howling at Night

Inori 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 level. Meanwhile, Tsukasa is asked by Olympic silver medalist Shinichiro Sonidori to mentor his son, Rioh.

Air Date: 3/9/2025Rating: 8.82

Episode 11

11. Dance the Night

The Lux Higashiyama FSC summer training camp begins, and Inori plans to perfect her double Axel. Meanwhile, Tsukasa offers to help Rioh, but Rioh turns him down.

Air Date: 3/16/2025Rating: 7.94

Episode 12

12. Shirone`s Lesson

Tsukasa 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 is much more skillful than he expected.

Air Date: 3/23/2025Rating: 9.05

Episode 13

13. Morning Arrives

The 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.

Air Date: 3/30/2025Rating: 10.00

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