Medalist

2025-01-05

S01 E01 · 2025-01-05 · 23 min

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.

S01 E02 · 2025-01-12 · 23 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.

S01 E03 · 2025-01-19 · 23 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.

S01 E04 · 2025-01-26 · 23 min

Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)

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.

S01 E05 · 2025-02-02 · 23 min

Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)

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.

S01 E06 · 2025-02-09 · 23 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.

S01 E07 · 2025-02-16 · 23 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.

S01 E08 · 2025-02-23 · 23 min

Western Powerhouses (1)

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.

S01 E09 · 2025-03-02 · 23 min

Western Powerhouses (2)

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.

S01 E10 · 2025-03-09 · 23 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.

S01 E11 · 2025-03-16 · 23 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.

S01 E12 · 2025-03-23 · 23 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.

S01 E13 · 2025-03-30 · 23 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.

2026-01-25 · The Chubu Block Tournament has begun! In the novice class, fierce competition awaits girls from prestigious clubs who have dedicated themselves to skating since childhood. Inori, who just advanced to the novice class last month, and her coach Tsukasa are challenging the elite, aiming for the coveted All Japan Championship.

S02 E01 · 2026-01-25 · 23 min

The Athlete's Pledge

The 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, she meets the other Novice A skaters, but the atmosphere shifts when former Olympian Riina Kojoh appears.

S02 E02 · 2026-02-01 · 23 min

My Cards

A 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.

S02 E03 · 2026-02-08 · 23 min

The Queen's Leap

The 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 hesitating mid-performance.

S02 E04 · 2026-02-15 · 23 min

Ascendance

Tsukasa 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 eye. Tsukasa has crafted a strategy that plays to Inori's strengths, with a trump card for the final stretch. After the performance, Inori and Tsukasa sit together in the kiss and cry, waiting to see if their efforts have paid off.

S02 E05 · 2026-02-22 · 23 min

Beacon

Tsukasa 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.

S02 E06 · 2026-03-01 · 23 min

Intensive Training

Inori 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 anticipated.

S02 E07 · 2026-03-08 · 23 min

The Frozen Lake

A 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 jumps.

S02 E08 · 2026-03-15 · 23 min

Hot Passion

Inori 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.

S02 E09 · 2026-03-22 · 23 min

It Begins

At 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 with Miku, she discovers something unexpected about her rival's future in skating. Meanwhile, Tsukasa finds himself confronting uncomfortable truths about his abilities as a coach. With the competition approaching, both Inori and Tsukasa face questions that could reshape their path forward.