Medalist Episode 1: A Genius on the Ice

Manga chapter 1-2

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.9

13 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

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Medalist Episode 1: A Genius on the Ice

Manga chapter 1-2

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

9.9

13 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 15 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

solid opener to competitive sports, you'l always compare geniuses to yourself and have a goal to strive to

Oh my god Inori. How can she not be best girl? Look at her smile...

The fact that Inori is so driven towards her passion despite zero formal training & no support system either is so motivating to watch. An unlikely partnership is formed between her and a former skater, and I'm curious to see where they'll lead us.

For a 5th grader, Inori has guts. So proud that she spoke up, and Tsukasa is right behind her :') The writers really know how to hook the audience with this kind of ep 1

Omg the mom character sets me off so much even if she kinda has a point logically... But still 😤 anyway, Tsukasa looks like a very deep character, can't wait to explore more!

uncultured_bovine

I've never seen a sports anime that has a perfectly balanced episode 1 for a long time. This anime will definitely be worth watching. The voice acting and comedy is just right too!

If you enjoy stories about underdogs who refuse to give up or the touching relationship between a dedicated mentor and a passionate student, Medalist is a must-watch.

A strong and emotional opening that sets the tone perfectly. The characters and their goals are introduced in a grounded way, and the passion for skating is clear, wow this really pulls you in right away and makes you want to keep watching.

Really wholesome first episode. Inori and Tsukasa's dynamic is instantly likeable. Looking forward to seeing how their relationship grows as coach and student.

The pacing here is honestly perfect; it takes its time letting the emotional weight of Inori's situation sink in without feeling slow. I love her coach's character and personality too! very intense in a good way. End theme is a banger, it's totally going into a playlist.

it was a heartwarming start. the animation ain't perfect but Inori's energy and Tsukasa's hype got me smiling.

Best new gen sport period

The adaption for a must-read manga is here! The real star of the show for this episode is Studio ENGI's clear focus on higher quality animation than you'd expect from them. While you'll laugh and smile through the episode, have some tissues ready for the end!

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the series premiere of a 13-episode season, 'A Genius on the Ice' functions entirely as foundation — introducing Tsukasa and Inori, establishing their individual struggles, and sparking the mentor-mentee relationship that will drive everything forward. No prior context is needed; this is the entry point. Subsequent episodes will build on this emotional groundwork with training arcs, competitive challenges, and the deepening bond between its two leads.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the series premiere of a 13-episode season, 'A Genius on the Ice' functions entirely as foundation — introducing Tsukasa and Inori, establishing their individual struggles, and sparking the mentor-mentee relationship that will drive everything forward. No prior context is needed; this is the entry point. Subsequent episodes will build on this emotional groundwork with training arcs, competitive challenges, and the deepening bond between its two leads.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 15 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

solid opener to competitive sports, you'l always compare geniuses to yourself and have a goal to strive to

Oh my god Inori. How can she not be best girl? Look at her smile...

The fact that Inori is so driven towards her passion despite zero formal training & no support system either is so motivating to watch. An unlikely partnership is formed between her and a former skater, and I'm curious to see where they'll lead us.

For a 5th grader, Inori has guts. So proud that she spoke up, and Tsukasa is right behind her :') The writers really know how to hook the audience with this kind of ep 1

Omg the mom character sets me off so much even if she kinda has a point logically... But still 😤 anyway, Tsukasa looks like a very deep character, can't wait to explore more!

uncultured_bovine

I've never seen a sports anime that has a perfectly balanced episode 1 for a long time. This anime will definitely be worth watching. The voice acting and comedy is just right too!

If you enjoy stories about underdogs who refuse to give up or the touching relationship between a dedicated mentor and a passionate student, Medalist is a must-watch.

A strong and emotional opening that sets the tone perfectly. The characters and their goals are introduced in a grounded way, and the passion for skating is clear, wow this really pulls you in right away and makes you want to keep watching.

Really wholesome first episode. Inori and Tsukasa's dynamic is instantly likeable. Looking forward to seeing how their relationship grows as coach and student.

The pacing here is honestly perfect; it takes its time letting the emotional weight of Inori's situation sink in without feeling slow. I love her coach's character and personality too! very intense in a good way. End theme is a banger, it's totally going into a playlist.

it was a heartwarming start. the animation ain't perfect but Inori's energy and Tsukasa's hype got me smiling.

Best new gen sport period

The adaption for a must-read manga is here! The real star of the show for this episode is Studio ENGI's clear focus on higher quality animation than you'd expect from them. While you'll laugh and smile through the episode, have some tissues ready for the end!

©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

©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