Medalist
Medalist follows a late starting figure skater whose ambition has already been dismissed by the people around her. Hulu and Disney+ carry the complete 2025 TV series. Across 13 episodes, the show pairs her with a skater whose own career did not work out and turns their lessons into a focused drama about effort, confidence, and the pressure attached to a difficult goal. Each episode runs 23 minutes, so the season is easy to fit into a few evenings without making the training feel rushed. It is a strong choice for viewers who enjoy sports stories built around coaching and personal setbacks, even if they do not follow figure skating.
About
Inori began figure skating later than people expected and keeps hearing that her dream is beyond reach. Tsukasa recognizes her determination while carrying the disappointment of his own skating career. He agrees to coach her, giving both of them a chance to pursue the competitive success that once seemed closed off. Their progress comes through demanding practice, honest frustration, and the gradual trust between an athlete and coach. The story stays close to the emotional cost of wanting a medal when others have already decided what you can achieve.
Information
- Japanese
- メダリスト
- Premiered
- January 5, 2025
- Episodes
- 13
- Duration
- 23 min per ep.
- Status
- Finished Airing
- Studio
- Engi
- Source
- Manga
- Themes
- drama, female protagonist, japanese production, present, work, comedy
Seasons & Watch Order
Begin with the 2025 TV season of Medalist. Its 13 episodes introduce Inori, Tsukasa, and their coaching partnership from the start, so no earlier anime is needed.
- Medalist 2nd Season(2026)sequel
FAQ
Hulu and Disney+ carry Medalist. Pick between those services based on the subscription you already have.
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