The 13th episode of the figure skating-themed TV anime Medalist (broadcast every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:00 a.m. on TV Asahi and other networks, as well as streaming on Disney Plus’ “Star” and Lemino and other networks) will air on Saturday, March 29th. The synopsis, preview cuts, and web trailer have been released before the broadcast.
It is a story of aiming to become a glorious “medalist.” A young man, Akiura Michiji (CV. Otsuka Takeo ), who has failed as a skater, meets Yuzuki Inori (CV. Haruse Natsumi ), a girl who aspires to the world of figure skating. Driven by Inori’s secret obsession with the rink, Tsukasa takes himself as her coach. Inori’s talent blossoms and Tsukasa grows as a coach.
The two team up and strive to become glorious “medalists.” In addition, gold medalist Inozaki Hikaru (CV: Ichinose Kana ), who is known as the “genius girl,” and Olympic gold medalist in men’s singles Yotaka Jun (CV: Uchida Yuuma) have a significant influence on Tsukasa and Inori.
Episode 13, “Morning Comes,” Synopsis: The Grade 6 badge test venue was where Inori first took it and met Hikaru. Hikaru suddenly appears there and promises Inori they will meet again at the All-Japan Championships. Then, the three tests that are the criteria for Grade 6 begin.