Medalist Season 2 Episode 2: My Cards

Manga chapter 29-30

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

10.0

9 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EP 1 Next: EP 3 →

Medalist Season 2 Episode 2: My Cards

Manga chapter 29-30

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 1 Next: EP 3 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

9 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

The pacing feels slower as we're waiting for Inori's turn but the tension builds up as the competition starts. And can I just say that the camera angles during the competitors' skating are so dynamic and engaging

It's heartwarming that Koga and his daughter are here too. I can feel the support through the screen. And that Tsukasa and Inori banana scene was too cute!

uncultured_bovine

On top of the fluid animation, the world-building is nicely portrayed here. Really makes this competition feel more intense

Tsukasa and Inori sharing a banana snack in the stands was so cute lol

This episode does a great job making competition strategy exciting. Watching each skater reveal their strengths and weaknesses builds tension naturally, while the spectators’ growing appreciation mirrors the audience’s own investment.

This episode really shows how unforgiving the sport is. Even without big dramatic twists, the performances feel stressful in a good way. You start respecting every skater way more after this.

utkarshdhecodes

This episode focuses more on repetition, but you can see it’s not just practice, it’s correction.
The coach isn’t just pushing her, he’s isolating a specific flaw in her jump timing.
Then once she starts landing it cleaner, the shift feels earned, not sudden.
Rating: 8.5/10

blade cuts sharply as Manaka Roba pushes through her risky second-half strategy, the landing sound hits hard after early mistakes. tension builds well, though pacing moves fast. still a hype performance you shouldn’t skip 🔥

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off 'The Athlete's Pledge,' which established the season's competitive stakes and reintroduced the cast's ambitions, 'My Cards' drives directly into the Chubu Block Tournament and forces characters to reckon with real competitive pressure early in the season. As episode two of nine, it functions as the critical entry point into the tournament arc that will likely dominate the first half of the season. The dynamics and rivalries surfaced here should ripple through the episodes ahead as qualifying battles intensify.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off 'The Athlete's Pledge,' which established the season's competitive stakes and reintroduced the cast's ambitions, 'My Cards' drives directly into the Chubu Block Tournament and forces characters to reckon with real competitive pressure early in the season. As episode two of nine, it functions as the critical entry point into the tournament arc that will likely dominate the first half of the season. The dynamics and rivalries surfaced here should ripple through the episodes ahead as qualifying battles intensify.

QUICK TAKES

The pacing feels slower as we're waiting for Inori's turn but the tension builds up as the competition starts. And can I just say that the camera angles during the competitors' skating are so dynamic and engaging

It's heartwarming that Koga and his daughter are here too. I can feel the support through the screen. And that Tsukasa and Inori banana scene was too cute!

uncultured_bovine

On top of the fluid animation, the world-building is nicely portrayed here. Really makes this competition feel more intense

Tsukasa and Inori sharing a banana snack in the stands was so cute lol

This episode does a great job making competition strategy exciting. Watching each skater reveal their strengths and weaknesses builds tension naturally, while the spectators’ growing appreciation mirrors the audience’s own investment.

This episode really shows how unforgiving the sport is. Even without big dramatic twists, the performances feel stressful in a good way. You start respecting every skater way more after this.

utkarshdhecodes

This episode focuses more on repetition, but you can see it’s not just practice, it’s correction.
The coach isn’t just pushing her, he’s isolating a specific flaw in her jump timing.
Then once she starts landing it cleaner, the shift feels earned, not sudden.
Rating: 8.5/10

blade cuts sharply as Manaka Roba pushes through her risky second-half strategy, the landing sound hits hard after early mistakes. tension builds well, though pacing moves fast. still a hype performance you shouldn’t skip 🔥

©つるまいかだ・講談社／メダリスト製作委員会

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©つるまいかだ・講談社／メダリスト製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com