Medalist Season 2 Episode 9: It Begins
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OSHIMETER
8.8
72 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.8
72 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
kirandande123
VerifiedA strong pre-competition episode filled with anticipation. The new rivals, different coaching philosophies, and the opening ceremony atmosphere all build excitement beautifully for what promises to be the season’s biggest stage.
lum1nescence
VerifiedEverything starts coming together here. Multiple characters, different mindsets, and that looming competition pressure. It feels like the calm right before everything explodes.
homotron3799
VerifiedThe pace is quite fast this season but im not complaining. Cant wait for next episode
darrenrtg
VerifiedWelp that's the end of another season of Medalist. tbh kinda disappointed cuz I wanna see more skating and more sakuga competition moments. 9 episodes is just simply not enough man. I hope S3 comes sooner and get the All-Japan underway!
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedGreat way to end the season! They did an awesome job creating anticipation for the next installment. I also love the way they depict Hikaru and Yodaka Jun as compared to Tsukasa and Inori. The contrast is amazing!
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedIt's so interesting to see all these new characters and their way of doing things that's so different from our team. And when the credits suddenly started rolling T^T what a cliffhanger! Can't wait for the movie!
hellozaworldo
VerifiedUgh I need to fast forward to 2027 😭 9 episodes was not enough. This is so hype, the build up is crazy even if not much happened in this episode. The dialogue and narrative about all this set up was enough to keep the tension high!
zaramiller
Such a fulfilling finale. When Juna Shiratori arrives in a duck costume and chomps Tsukasa’s head lol
utkarshdhecodes
This feels like a culmination of everything built so far.
You can directly compare her first performance to this one and see the difference.
The final routine doesn’t just look better, it feels more controlled and intentional.
Rating: 9.3/10
You can directly compare her first performance to this one and see the difference.
The final routine doesn’t just look better, it feels more controlled and intentional.
Rating: 9.3/10
matchablaze1
blade cuts fast as Inori Yuitsuka launches her quad, the landing hits clean and the room goes still for a beat. payoff is huge, though it ends a bit quick. still a strong finale you shouldn’t skip 🎬
sunlitsonata
That orchestral arrangement for Inori's skate? Pure Wagnerian crescendo, a triumph of composition 🎶✨
zerotwofan
Inori's performance was great and all, but my best girl Miku's strategy is still top-tier and that animation was so clean, just like my waifu's perfect skating, can't wait to see her shine even more! 💖
viva550
Squad went wild for this one, so much hype for the All-Japan Novice movie, definite positive vibes all around! ✨
clarissa_ss
omg inori doing her cute jumps and everyone feeling happy after all the practice was just the comfiest vibe ever 🥰
rach_m
Inori absolutely crushed it on the ice! So much fun watching her shine, can't wait for the movie! ✨
kygerten
OMG the HYPE was real, Inori's skate proved patient coaching is always the path to VICTORY, better than any shonen battle, sports anime IS peak fiction! 💪
rembestgirl
This ep was fire 🔥! Inori's English VA conveyed so much, you just *get* her grind. And hey, I can actually watch the amazing animation instead of speed-reading, ya know? The dialogue for all them fancy jumps was spot-on, sounded totally natural. Positive rating, easy.
bizzo_senpai
Kouhai-chan's performance was absolutely *peak*, Tsukasa-sensei's coaching really shines, senpai is so proud! Can't wait for the next arc, ara ara! ✨
elle_hq
Honey, Inori's dedication is giving **fierce competitor chic**, and Ema's green number? A **petal-perfect moment**! Totally slaying the ice, period. 💅✨
angelegf
OMG their chemistry on the ice was electric, I'm just here for the coach x student slow burn, now kiss already! ⛸️🔥
EPISODE CONTEXT
Watch Inori Yuitsuka's climactic performance, which delivers an emotional payoff and breathtaking animation, building immense hype for the season's future.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
kirandande123
VerifiedA strong pre-competition episode filled with anticipation. The new rivals, different coaching philosophies, and the opening ceremony atmosphere all build excitement beautifully for what promises to be the season’s biggest stage.
lum1nescence
VerifiedEverything starts coming together here. Multiple characters, different mindsets, and that looming competition pressure. It feels like the calm right before everything explodes.
homotron3799
VerifiedThe pace is quite fast this season but im not complaining. Cant wait for next episode
darrenrtg
VerifiedWelp that's the end of another season of Medalist. tbh kinda disappointed cuz I wanna see more skating and more sakuga competition moments. 9 episodes is just simply not enough man. I hope S3 comes sooner and get the All-Japan underway!
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedGreat way to end the season! They did an awesome job creating anticipation for the next installment. I also love the way they depict Hikaru and Yodaka Jun as compared to Tsukasa and Inori. The contrast is amazing!
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedIt's so interesting to see all these new characters and their way of doing things that's so different from our team. And when the credits suddenly started rolling T^T what a cliffhanger! Can't wait for the movie!
hellozaworldo
VerifiedUgh I need to fast forward to 2027 😭 9 episodes was not enough. This is so hype, the build up is crazy even if not much happened in this episode. The dialogue and narrative about all this set up was enough to keep the tension high!
zaramiller
Such a fulfilling finale. When Juna Shiratori arrives in a duck costume and chomps Tsukasa’s head lol
utkarshdhecodes
This feels like a culmination of everything built so far.
You can directly compare her first performance to this one and see the difference.
The final routine doesn’t just look better, it feels more controlled and intentional.
Rating: 9.3/10
You can directly compare her first performance to this one and see the difference.
The final routine doesn’t just look better, it feels more controlled and intentional.
Rating: 9.3/10
matchablaze1
blade cuts fast as Inori Yuitsuka launches her quad, the landing hits clean and the room goes still for a beat. payoff is huge, though it ends a bit quick. still a strong finale you shouldn’t skip 🎬
sunlitsonata
That orchestral arrangement for Inori's skate? Pure Wagnerian crescendo, a triumph of composition 🎶✨
zerotwofan
Inori's performance was great and all, but my best girl Miku's strategy is still top-tier and that animation was so clean, just like my waifu's perfect skating, can't wait to see her shine even more! 💖
viva550
Squad went wild for this one, so much hype for the All-Japan Novice movie, definite positive vibes all around! ✨
clarissa_ss
omg inori doing her cute jumps and everyone feeling happy after all the practice was just the comfiest vibe ever 🥰
rach_m
Inori absolutely crushed it on the ice! So much fun watching her shine, can't wait for the movie! ✨
kygerten
OMG the HYPE was real, Inori's skate proved patient coaching is always the path to VICTORY, better than any shonen battle, sports anime IS peak fiction! 💪
rembestgirl
This ep was fire 🔥! Inori's English VA conveyed so much, you just *get* her grind. And hey, I can actually watch the amazing animation instead of speed-reading, ya know? The dialogue for all them fancy jumps was spot-on, sounded totally natural. Positive rating, easy.
bizzo_senpai
Kouhai-chan's performance was absolutely *peak*, Tsukasa-sensei's coaching really shines, senpai is so proud! Can't wait for the next arc, ara ara! ✨
elle_hq
Honey, Inori's dedication is giving **fierce competitor chic**, and Ema's green number? A **petal-perfect moment**! Totally slaying the ice, period. 💅✨
angelegf
OMG their chemistry on the ice was electric, I'm just here for the coach x student slow burn, now kiss already! ⛸️🔥
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