Medalist

Medalist / メダリスト

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 shy 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 until she encounters Tsukasa. 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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Episode 1 was previewed at theatrical screenings in Japan on December 14, 2024. Regular broadcasting began January 5, 2025.

Character

Akeuraji, Tsukasa Image

Akeuraji, Tsukasa

Main

Ootsuka, Takeo

Japanese

Ootsuka, Takeo Image
Yuitsuka, Inori Image

Yuitsuka, Inori

Main

Haruse, Natsumi

Japanese

Haruse, Natsumi Image
Examiner Image

Examiner

Supporting

Miyumi, Shuri

Japanese

Miyumi, Shuri Image
Inukai, Souta Image

Inukai, Souta

Supporting

Fukuhara, Ayaka

Japanese

Fukuhara, Ayaka Image
Jakuzure, Yuudai Image

Jakuzure, Yuudai

Supporting

Miyake, Takahiro

Japanese

Miyake, Takahiro Image
Kago, Meiko Image

Kago, Meiko

Supporting

Endou, Aya

Japanese

Endou, Aya Image

staff

Iwata, Kouki Image

Iwata, Kouki

Producer

Kanbe, Kouki Image

Kanbe, Kouki

Producer

Miura, Takasumi Image

Miura, Takasumi

Producer

Sawada, Airi Image

Sawada, Airi

Producer

Yamashita, Shinpei Image

Yamashita, Shinpei

Producer

Yamato, Masae Image

Yamato, Masae

Producer