Medalist Season 2 Episode 1: The Athlete's Pledge
Manga chapter 27-28
Canon/MED
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16 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.4
16 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
fuggs
VerifiedGotta learn Japanese to watch this show. Those subs are garbage. But if you know Japanese, god damn Medalist is amazing
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThat opening ceremony was fire. Inori is on a totally different scale now. Can't wait to see how the Chubu tournament goes, especially with all these new characters
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedInteresting take on the episode 1. The pace seems slower but the tension is higher than ever before. Finding out about Hikaru here really changes your perspective of her skill gap from the rest.
hellozaworldo
VerifiedThe OSTs are bangers this season! This episode 1 really sets the mood, things are getting more intense and the stakes are higher than ever
kirandande123
VerifiedA confident season opener that captures the nerves and excitement of a bigger stage. The tournament atmosphere feels electric, Hikaru’s absence adds intrigue, and Inori’s Olympic dream starts to feel closer and more real than ever.
lum1nescence
VerifiedThis one is pure setup but not boring at all. You can already feel the pressure creeping in just from interactions alone. Hikaru being off screen somehow makes her feel even more dangerous. The tension is quiet but heavy.
homotron3799
VerifiedI was going to wait for the entire episode to come out but I COULDNT WAITTT ITS FINALLY HEREEEE
zaramiller
Jun reminisces about meeting barefoot Hikaru, which was such a nice callback to season 1. This is off to a slow start, but the animation improved so much!
utkarshdhecodes
The episode opens with Inori stepping onto the rink, and you can immediately notice how stiff her movements are before she even begins.
What I liked here is how the hesitation is shown through her timing, not just dialogue.
Then the slip happens mid performance... Great Start Ngl
What I liked here is how the hesitation is shown through her timing, not just dialogue.
Then the slip happens mid performance... Great Start Ngl
matchablaze1
crowd noise swells as Inori Yuitsuka steps onto the Chubu ice, her eyes flick between skaters while she forces cheerful greetings like Tsukasa Akeuraji. that nervous energy feels real, though setup lingers a bit. still a strong, immersive opener 👀
vitoriarqq
The direction reinforces the sporting tension without losing focus on psychological development. Perhaps it could explore even more behind the scenes of training to intensify immersion in the world of skating.
amber_animudivisyen
Episod ni memang satu solid comeback yang fokus pada world-building dan emosi. Instead of terus terjun dalam aksi, dia lebih kepada setting the stage untuk tunjuk betapa tingginya stakes kali ni.
smoltrash66
I am SO glad that Medalist is back and seeing Inori and Tsukasa back on the screen almost made me cry a bit! Really funny first episode to lead back into things as well, won't lie though, got secondhand embarassment for Inori when she met her fellow Novice A Rivals xD
kokoh23
continues Inori & coach Tsukasa’s figure skating grind at the All-Japan Novice Contest. Inori being kinda like her coach is a bit cringe lmao 😅, but overall ep 1 was really solid 👌
darksun
finally, S2 is here! Inori’s vibe has shifted from calm to more outspoken, like the coach lol. Still, Episode 1 sets up the season nicely and keeps me hooked for what’s coming next.
xull9
Medalist is back, but not with a bang. This episode is definitely more character-focused. Be prepared to see Inori in a new light though, when she gets to strut her stuff against new rivals, with some hilariously cringe moments. Prepare for backstory and exposition!
EPISODE CONTEXT
As the Season 2 premiere of a nine-episode run, 'The Athlete's Pledge' serves as a launchpad into the Chubu Block Championship arc, transitioning from the foundational growth of Season 1 into high-stakes competitive territory. It introduces key new players and establishes the emotional and competitive landscape that will define the season's trajectory. Everything here — new rivals, Inori's mindset, the championship setting — is scaffolding for the escalating trials ahead.
QUICK TAKES
fuggs
VerifiedGotta learn Japanese to watch this show. Those subs are garbage. But if you know Japanese, god damn Medalist is amazing
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThat opening ceremony was fire. Inori is on a totally different scale now. Can't wait to see how the Chubu tournament goes, especially with all these new characters
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedInteresting take on the episode 1. The pace seems slower but the tension is higher than ever before. Finding out about Hikaru here really changes your perspective of her skill gap from the rest.
hellozaworldo
VerifiedThe OSTs are bangers this season! This episode 1 really sets the mood, things are getting more intense and the stakes are higher than ever
kirandande123
VerifiedA confident season opener that captures the nerves and excitement of a bigger stage. The tournament atmosphere feels electric, Hikaru’s absence adds intrigue, and Inori’s Olympic dream starts to feel closer and more real than ever.
lum1nescence
VerifiedThis one is pure setup but not boring at all. You can already feel the pressure creeping in just from interactions alone. Hikaru being off screen somehow makes her feel even more dangerous. The tension is quiet but heavy.
homotron3799
VerifiedI was going to wait for the entire episode to come out but I COULDNT WAITTT ITS FINALLY HEREEEE
zaramiller
Jun reminisces about meeting barefoot Hikaru, which was such a nice callback to season 1. This is off to a slow start, but the animation improved so much!
utkarshdhecodes
The episode opens with Inori stepping onto the rink, and you can immediately notice how stiff her movements are before she even begins.
What I liked here is how the hesitation is shown through her timing, not just dialogue.
Then the slip happens mid performance... Great Start Ngl
What I liked here is how the hesitation is shown through her timing, not just dialogue.
Then the slip happens mid performance... Great Start Ngl
matchablaze1
crowd noise swells as Inori Yuitsuka steps onto the Chubu ice, her eyes flick between skaters while she forces cheerful greetings like Tsukasa Akeuraji. that nervous energy feels real, though setup lingers a bit. still a strong, immersive opener 👀
vitoriarqq
The direction reinforces the sporting tension without losing focus on psychological development. Perhaps it could explore even more behind the scenes of training to intensify immersion in the world of skating.
amber_animudivisyen
Episod ni memang satu solid comeback yang fokus pada world-building dan emosi. Instead of terus terjun dalam aksi, dia lebih kepada setting the stage untuk tunjuk betapa tingginya stakes kali ni.
smoltrash66
I am SO glad that Medalist is back and seeing Inori and Tsukasa back on the screen almost made me cry a bit! Really funny first episode to lead back into things as well, won't lie though, got secondhand embarassment for Inori when she met her fellow Novice A Rivals xD
kokoh23
continues Inori & coach Tsukasa’s figure skating grind at the All-Japan Novice Contest. Inori being kinda like her coach is a bit cringe lmao 😅, but overall ep 1 was really solid 👌
darksun
finally, S2 is here! Inori’s vibe has shifted from calm to more outspoken, like the coach lol. Still, Episode 1 sets up the season nicely and keeps me hooked for what’s coming next.
xull9
Medalist is back, but not with a bang. This episode is definitely more character-focused. Be prepared to see Inori in a new light though, when she gets to strut her stuff against new rivals, with some hilariously cringe moments. Prepare for backstory and exposition!
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