Medalist Season 2 Episode 4: Ascendance
Manga chapter 33-34
Canon/MED
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10.0
13 Fans
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OSHIMETER
10.0
13 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedAside from that amazing competition result, the world-building opens up some more in the latter half of this episode. The stakes are getting higher than ever before. The comedic moments are nicely balanced here too
hellozaworldo
VerifiedHuge payoff from Season 1. Our dynamic duo has come so far 🥲 solid writing and pacing here
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedSuch a satisfying episode :') So proud of Inori here, and Tsukasa too! That last scene was a real cliffhanger tho
zaramiller
VerifiedGreat improvement from the last episode! Inori debuts her secret weapon ....
kirandande123
VerifiedAn incredibly satisfying payoff episode. Inori’s performance feels like the culmination of hard work and trust, while Tsukasa’s risky coaching strategy gives the win deeper meaning beyond just the medal itself.
lum1nescence
VerifiedThis is one of those episodes where everything just clicks. The buildup pays off in a really satisfying way without feeling cheap. Also gives strong “we are entering serious territory now” vibes.
utkarshdhecodes
Here the focus is clearly on hesitation before execution.
You can actually see the delay before she commits to the jump.
Then once she fully commits and lands it, the difference is very noticeable.
Rating: 8.6/10
You can actually see the delay before she commits to the jump.
Then once she fully commits and lands it, the difference is very noticeable.
Rating: 8.6/10
matchablaze1
camera follows tightly as Inori Yuitsuka pushes through rough ice, her movement steadies before each jump and the crowd goes silent. payoff lands perfectly, no real flaws here. easily a must-watch episode 🎯
simplyjustbryan
It's been months since we've seen Inori skate at a high stakes competition full of talent and Studio ENGI animation and soundtrack choices in this episode did not disappoint. I feel that big things are coming next episode, will be on the look out! o7
shinywaffles
Most awaited episode of the season thus far. We were introduced to all the challengers and now comes Inori's turn. What a splendid performance, who would've thought she'd do it perfectly? I was expecting at least one fall! Akeuraji now stands out among the coaches!
daredevil
the perfect martial art with fast pacing of chasing the medal races
homotron3799
Verifiedadamusaboabdulsamad8
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned as episode four of nine, 'Ascendance' lands right at the season's emotional fulcrum, following 'The Queen's Leap' where Inori confronted significant obstacles that tested her resolve. This episode channels that adversity into a pivotal competitive moment, converting buildup into payoff. It directly sets the stage for episode five, 'Beacon,' which will deal with the fallout and implications for Inori's road to the All-Japan Novice Tournament.
QUICK TAKES
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedAside from that amazing competition result, the world-building opens up some more in the latter half of this episode. The stakes are getting higher than ever before. The comedic moments are nicely balanced here too
hellozaworldo
VerifiedHuge payoff from Season 1. Our dynamic duo has come so far 🥲 solid writing and pacing here
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedSuch a satisfying episode :') So proud of Inori here, and Tsukasa too! That last scene was a real cliffhanger tho
zaramiller
VerifiedGreat improvement from the last episode! Inori debuts her secret weapon ....
kirandande123
VerifiedAn incredibly satisfying payoff episode. Inori’s performance feels like the culmination of hard work and trust, while Tsukasa’s risky coaching strategy gives the win deeper meaning beyond just the medal itself.
lum1nescence
VerifiedThis is one of those episodes where everything just clicks. The buildup pays off in a really satisfying way without feeling cheap. Also gives strong “we are entering serious territory now” vibes.
utkarshdhecodes
Here the focus is clearly on hesitation before execution.
You can actually see the delay before she commits to the jump.
Then once she fully commits and lands it, the difference is very noticeable.
Rating: 8.6/10
You can actually see the delay before she commits to the jump.
Then once she fully commits and lands it, the difference is very noticeable.
Rating: 8.6/10
matchablaze1
camera follows tightly as Inori Yuitsuka pushes through rough ice, her movement steadies before each jump and the crowd goes silent. payoff lands perfectly, no real flaws here. easily a must-watch episode 🎯
simplyjustbryan
It's been months since we've seen Inori skate at a high stakes competition full of talent and Studio ENGI animation and soundtrack choices in this episode did not disappoint. I feel that big things are coming next episode, will be on the look out! o7
shinywaffles
Most awaited episode of the season thus far. We were introduced to all the challengers and now comes Inori's turn. What a splendid performance, who would've thought she'd do it perfectly? I was expecting at least one fall! Akeuraji now stands out among the coaches!
daredevil
the perfect martial art with fast pacing of chasing the medal races
homotron3799
Verifiedadamusaboabdulsamad8
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