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

hellozaworldo

4 mo

Verified

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

4 mo

Verified

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

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.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJan 31, 2026

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