---
title: "Medalist"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/medalist-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 237529
imdb_id: "tt33310730"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 22
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 55
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Medalist (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/medalist-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Medalist is a Japanese sports anime series that premiered in 2025, adapted from the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Tsurumaikada. The series follows Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater who once aspired to compete but never achieved his goals, as he meets Inori Yuitsuka, a girl with a strong desire to become a figure skater. Motivated by her dedication and raw potential, Tsukasa takes on the role of her coach. As Inori's talent develops under his guidance, Tsukasa evolves into a skilled mentor, and together they work toward the goal of making Inori a successful competitive skater. The anime was produced by ENGI and directed by Yasutaka Yamamoto. It aired on the NUMAnimation programming block and was made available for streaming on platforms such as Disney+ globally and Hulu in the United States. The original manga has been serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon since May 2020.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A frustrated skater becomes a mentor to a determined figure skating prodigy."

### Why Watch
- Compelling mentor-mentee relationship with strong character growth
- Stunning animation blending 2D and 3D styles
- Focus on perseverance and passion in sports

### Caveats & Content Note
- May move slowly for viewers seeking fast-paced action
- Limited focus on competitive tournament details
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for general audiences with a focus on励志 themes and clean storytelling.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspiring, character-driven, sports, drama, motivational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 22
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (18%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (82%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Natsumi Haruse** as *Inori Yuitsuka (voice)*
- **Takeo Otsuka** as *Tsukasa Akeuraji (voice)*
- **Emiri Kato** as *Hitomi Takamine (voice)*
- **Makoto Koichi** as *Rioh Sonidori (voice)*
- **Yuma Uchida** as *Jun Yodaka (voice)*
- **Taito Ban** as *Shinichiro Sonidori (voice)*
- **Ami Koshimizu** as *Nozomi Yuitsuka (voice)*
- **Manabu Muraji** as *Mamoru Sekoma (voice)*
- **Ayaka Fukuhara** as *Sota Inukai (voice)*
- **Kana Ichinose** as *Hikaru Kamisaka (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main plot of Medalist?
The series follows Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater who becomes a coach to Inori Yuitsuka, an aspiring figure skater with raw talent.

### Q: When was Medalist released?
The anime premiered on January 4, 2025 in both Japan and English-speaking regions.

### Q: Where can I watch Medalist?
It airs on the NUMAnimation block and is available for streaming on Disney+ globally and Hulu in the United States.

### Q: What animation style does Medalist use?
The show uses a hybrid of 2D and 3D animation techniques.

### Q: Is Medalist based on a manga?
Yes, it is an anime adaptation of the manga series Medalist.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Medalist (TV Series 2025- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33310730)
- [Medalist (manga) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medalist_(manga))
- [Medalist (Anime) | Medalist Wiki | Fandom](https://medalist.fandom.com/wiki/Medalist_(Anime))
- [TVアニメ「メダリスト」公式サイト](https://medalist-pr.com/)
- [Medalist (TV Series 2025-2026) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/237529)
- [Medalist - MyAnimeList.net](https://myanimelist.net/anime/55318/Medalist)

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