Medalist Season 2
メダリスト 第2期
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Ever since the novice coach Tsukasa Akeuraji took Inori Yuitsuka under his mentorship, she has improved her figure skating at a fast pace. After passing a qualifying badge test, she earns a spot to compete in the upcoming Chubu Block Tournament, where only five of the 15 competitors can move forward to the next stage—the prestigious All-Japan Novice Tournament. However, earning a slot will not be easy for Inori: most of her rivals have already experienced trying their luck in the competition. The stakes are high as the competition begins, and one by one, each of the competitors strive to perform their very best in front of the big crowd. Moreover, the current figure skating generation's prodigy, Hikaru Kamisaki, is not competing in this block, which raises everyone's determination to qualify. That includes Inori, who must beat the odds if she wants to keep her promise to reach Hikaru and represent Japan in the Olympics with Tsukasa.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 15 sampled reviews
What 15 viewers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 1.02 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.40
Running avg · Feb 2026 → Apr 2026
- 8 “Unlike the first season, the drama here focuses more on the competition. The protagonist has "overcome" her initial fear of failure and having to abandon the sport, showing considerable maturity....”
- 8 “Unlike the first season, that is structured like a show, this one felt like watching a first act for a film. They are setting up the chess board to let the match unfold in the 2027 movie. It...”
- 8 “Medalist Season 2 struggled to maintain the emotional momentum of its predecessor. With only nine episodes, the season felt rushed and thin on new ideas. The narrative stuck to a safe formula,...”
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- Format 9 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 3h 27m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 Winter 2026
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-28321 catalog