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Medalist
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!
- Cast:
- Natsumi Haruse, Takeo Otsuka
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC, ABC TV, NCC, OAB, ABA, Niigata Television Network 21, khb, KFB, HOME, KSB, Kagoshima Broadcasting, Iwate Asahi TV, Akita Asahi Broadcasting, Yamagata Television System, Shizuoka Asahi TV, Asahi Broadcasting Nagano, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, Ehime Asahi TV, Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting, Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting, Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting
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Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
★ 8.8A Genius on the Ice
2025-01-05 · 23mWhen 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.2Prelim Badge Test
2025-01-12 · 23mTsukasa 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.3Taiyaki and Cake
2025-01-19 · 23mTsukasa 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)
2025-01-26 · 23mInori'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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.7Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)
2025-02-02 · 23mInori 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.7The Night of the First Competition
2025-02-09 · 23mHikaru 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.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Level One Badge Test
2025-02-16 · 23mInori 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.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.0Western Powerhouses (1)
2025-02-23 · 23mOn 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.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.7Western Powerhouses (2)
2025-03-02 · 23mAfter 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.0Howling at Night
2025-03-09 · 23mInori 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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.7Dance the Night
2025-03-16 · 23mThe 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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.3Shirone's Lesson
2025-03-23 · 23mTsukasa 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.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 9.3Morning Arrives
2025-03-30 · 23mThe 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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Natsumi Haruse
Inori Yuitsuka (voice)
Takeo Otsuka
Tsukasa Akeuraji (voice)