Medalist - Season 1

Medalist - Season 1

Season 1

Tsukasa Akeuraji always dreamed of becoming a competitive solo figure skater, but starting too late in life meant his ambitions never got off the ground. Now barely scraping by, he takes on an assistant coach job, resigned to a future far from the one he once imagined. Before his first day, Tsukasa meets Inori Yuitsuka, a fifth grader sneaking into the rink to practice. Captivated by figure skating, but held back by her mother's overprotectiveness and her own self-doubt, Inori has never been encouraged to pursue her passion. Beneath her personality lies great potential, waiting to be unlocked with the right guidance. Moved by Inori's determination to change and reminded of his own struggles, Tsukasa offers to coach and help her chase the dream she has been too afraid to voice. While the road ahead is long and filled with unfamiliar challenges and rival skaters, Inori dedicates herself to the art and strives to one day reach the Olympics and become a medalist.

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Episodes13

DatesJan 4, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025

Episodes

A Genius on the Ice

Season 1Episode 130 min

A Genius on the Ice

Former figure skater Tsukasa Akeuraji meets a self-taught skating girl, Inori Yuitsuka.

Prelim Badge Test

Season 1Episode 230 min

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.

Taiyaki and Cake

Season 1Episode 330 min

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.

Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (Part One)

Season 1Episode 430 min

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.

Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (Part Two)

Season 1Episode 530 min

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.

The Night of the First Competition

Season 1Episode 630 min

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.

Level One Badge Test

Season 1Episode 730 min

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.

Western Powerhouses (Part One)

Season 1Episode 830 min

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.

Western Powerhouses (Part Two)

Season 1Episode 930 min

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.

Howling at Night

Season 1Episode 1030 min

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.

Dance the Night

Season 1Episode 1130 min

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.

Shirone's Lesson

Season 1Episode 1230 min

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.

Morning Arrives

Season 1Episode 1330 min

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.

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