Medalist (2025)
2025 – · TV show · 2 seasons · 22 episodes · 23 min
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!
Written byTsurumaikada
Where to watch
United States
Stream
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Medalist is streaming on Hulu. It is available in 61 countries, for example on Disney+, Hulu and FOD. Created by Tsurumaikada. Starring Madeline Dorroh, Alejandra Reynoso, Takeo Otsuka and Natsumi Haruse. Rated 8.0 on IMDb from 982 votes.
- Streams in
- 61 countries · Disney+ (60), Hulu (2)
- Rank in its year
- #285 · of 1,125 TV shows from 2025
- Rated higher than
- 78% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Animation)
- IMDb rating
- 8.0/10 · 982 votes
Cast
Madeline DorrohInori Yuitsuka
Alejandra ReynosoHitomi Takamine / Kanna Kitora
Takeo OtsukaTsukasa Akeuraji
Natsumi HaruseInori Yuitsuka
Yuma UchidaJun Yodaka / Jun Yodoka
Grace LuHikaru Kamisaki / Additional Voices
Ami KoshimizuNozomi YuitsukaEpisodes
Season 29 episodes · 2026 · ★ 8.7Episode guide →
1. The Athlete's Pledge25 January 2026 · 23 minThe Chubu Block championship arrives, bringing Inori her chance to qualify for the All-Japans Novice Contest. At the venue, Inori is overwhelmed with emotion at finally being in the place she has always dreamed of. There…★ 7.8
2. My Cards1 February 2026 · 23 minA 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 from the competition, everyone now has a real chance at winning.★ 8.5
3. The Queen's Leap8 February 2026 · 23 minThe second group, including Inori, take their turn at the championship. With only three skaters to go, Yuna Yagi steps onto the ice. Despite promising her coach she will stick to their planned program, she finds herself …★ 8.6
4. Ascendance15 February 2026 · 23 minTsukasa Akeuraji has vowed to make Inori a gold medalist, and with that promise echoing in her heart, she takes the ice. While her program may appear straightforward at first glance, there is more to it than meets the ey…★ 9.4
5. Beacon22 February 2026 · 23 minTsukasa finds himself in an unexpected situation skating alongside legends Jun Yodaka and Shinichiro Sonidori. As he watches Jun move across the ice with breathtaking skill, something stirs within him.★ 8.9
6. Intensive Training1 March 2026 · 23 minInori joins an intensive training session with the Chubu Block competitors heading to the All-Japans. Reuniting with Hikaru and the other skaters, she quickly realises there is a gap in her abilities that she had not ant…★ 8.5
7. The Frozen Lake8 March 2026 · 23 minA 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…★ 8.8
8. Hot Passion15 March 2026 · 23 minInori 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.★ 9.0
9. It Begins22 March 2026 · 23 minAt the Niigata rink, Inori and Tsukasa cross paths with Miku Ahiru, a formidable competitor, along with her coach Kohei Kamogawa and choreographer Juna Shiratori, both former clubmates of Tsukasa's. When Inori speaks wit…★ 8.9
