8.4
Medalist
メダリスト
8.4
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Synopsis
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 bee...
Background
Medalist aired on TV Asahi's NUMAnimation block.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13 recommended floor+
mild
Disturbing themesThemes of parental overprotectiveness, a child facing intense competitive pressure, and an adult grappling with past failure and regret.
mild
OtherCentral relationship is an adult male coaching a young girl; portrayed as wholesome mentorship but the dynamic may warrant a conversation with younger viewers.
mild
LanguageOccasional coarse language typical of a seinen sports drama, mostly during high-stress competition or training moments.
A heartfelt sports drama about a washed-up skater coaching a talented but insecure fifth-grader toward Olympic dreams. It handles the pressures of elite youth sports and adult regret with emotional honesty, making it best suited for early teens and up who can grasp the nuanced mentor-student dynamic.
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Medalist has 13 episodes.
Medalist is currently finished airing.
Medalist was produced by ENGI.
Medalist aired Jan 5, 2025 to Mar 30, 2025.
Medalist is based on a Manga.
A heartfelt sports drama about a washed-up skater coaching a talented but insecure fifth-grader toward Olympic dreams. It handles the pressures of elite youth sports and adult regret with emotional honesty, making it best suited for early teens and up who can grasp the nuanced mentor-student dynamic.
