Fans of figure skating anime can look forward to the release of Medalist, an upcoming anime in winter 2025. Don't miss out; Check out the release date and other details here.
The long-awaited Medalist anime, based on Tsurumaikada's award-winning manga of the same name, will premiere in less than a month! With the series promising to explore the fascinating world of figure skating, fans can expect the anime to create a unique combination of technical authenticity and emotional conflict.
Read on to learn about the upcoming anime Medalist, its release date, where to watch it, and more.
Medalist release date and where to watch it
Anime Medalist will air on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 1:30 a.m. JST. Internationally, this means a daytime release on Saturday, January 4, with release times adjusted for each time zone. The series will air in Japan on TV Asahi's NUMAnimation block in Japan, followed by BS Asahi on January 6.
Local fans can also tune in to streaming platforms such as ABEMA, Disney+ (Star), d Anime Store, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix and Bandai Channel, among many others. Internationally, the Medalist series will be available on Disney+.
Anime Medalist: Cast, studio and more
Medalist is being animated by Studio ENGI, with Yasutaka Yamamoto directing and Jukki Hanada writing the script. Chinatsu Kameyama serves as the character designer, while Yuki Hayashi, best known for his work on My Hero Academia, composes the music.
Famous figure skaters Akiko Suzuki, Yuhana Yokoi and Hinano Isobe choreograph the skating moves, ensuring a realistic depiction of the sport. The opening theme, 'Bow and Arrow', was performed by Kenshi Yonezu, while the ending theme, 'Atashi no Dress', was sung by Neguse.
The voice cast of the anime Medal includes Narutomi Haruse as Inori Yutsuka and Takeo Ootsuka (known for Oshi no Ko) as Tsukasa Akeuraji. Other notable roles include Kana Ichinose as Hikaru Kamisaki, Takahiro Miyake as Yudai Jakuzure, and Kotori Koiwai as Ema Yamato.
Medalist's plot overview
The film Medalist is about Tsukasa Akeuraji, a young man whose dream of skating alone was hindered because he started late with the sport. His life changes when he meets Inori Yutsuka, a determined fifth grader with a passion for figure skating.
Despite being ignored by her friends, Inori's dedication inspires Tsukasa to become her coach. Together, they strive to achieve their dream of becoming medalists, overcoming the challenges of competitive skating.
*Release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the creator's discretion.
