Medalist Episode 4: Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (Part One)

Manga chapter 7-8

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

10.0

9 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EP 3 Next: EP 5 →

Medalist Episode 4: Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (Part One)

Manga chapter 7-8

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 3 Next: EP 5 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

9 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

The ice skating animation is so fluid, usually I hate it when things turn 3D but they did it so masterfully here. Solid writing and dialogue all throughout!

uncultured_bovine

I didn't expect Mom's character development 4 episodes in :') but so glad it happened here. Inori's hard work is paying off! And Mika is an interesting character too, it's cool to see how Inori interacts with her family

This episode had everything omg and the pacing was perfect too! That spin was so unexpected, you can't help but feel proud of Inori too 😭

First, the animation's really clean, especially the skating scenes, showing how Inori's really happy with what she's doing, and this mirrors how it breaks her mother's perceptions about her. this episode was the turning point of Inori's journey.

It was such a beautiful moment to see Inori's mom finally recognize Inori's talent. After so much hard work it paid off well and seeing them all happy together is so heartwarming.

This is the episode that proves Medalist isn't just a "cute" show about skating—it’s a high-tier sports drama. Seeing Inori transition from a "nervous wreck" to someone who refuses to give up, even after a fall.

A more emotional episode that explores struggles and setbacks. It adds depth to the characters and strengthens their motivations, and this hits deeper than expected as the emotional weight starts to really land.

Okay, this episode was actually extremely heartwarming. Inori standing up for herself, even though she's so tiny, was extremely inspiring. The coach is amazing, and the pace at which she picks up is mind-blowing. Great episode!

My friend told me the reson why she never picked medalist despite sport being her fav genre is bc it looks like a pedo bait??? Like bro are u fr some people really just cant think positively. Theyre relationship is more into the father daughter for me

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 4 marks a critical turning point early in the season, converting the training and relationship-building of the first three episodes — particularly the deepening commitment established in Episode 3's 'Taiyaki and Cake' — into Inori's first competitive test. As a two-parter opener, it sets the emotional foundation for Episode 5's continuation of the Meikoh Cup free skating, where the results of this buildup will land. This is where Medalist transitions from setup to stakes.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 4 marks a critical turning point early in the season, converting the training and relationship-building of the first three episodes — particularly the deepening commitment established in Episode 3's 'Taiyaki and Cake' — into Inori's first competitive test. As a two-parter opener, it sets the emotional foundation for Episode 5's continuation of the Meikoh Cup free skating, where the results of this buildup will land. This is where Medalist transitions from setup to stakes.

QUICK TAKES

The ice skating animation is so fluid, usually I hate it when things turn 3D but they did it so masterfully here. Solid writing and dialogue all throughout!

uncultured_bovine

I didn't expect Mom's character development 4 episodes in :') but so glad it happened here. Inori's hard work is paying off! And Mika is an interesting character too, it's cool to see how Inori interacts with her family

This episode had everything omg and the pacing was perfect too! That spin was so unexpected, you can't help but feel proud of Inori too 😭

First, the animation's really clean, especially the skating scenes, showing how Inori's really happy with what she's doing, and this mirrors how it breaks her mother's perceptions about her. this episode was the turning point of Inori's journey.

It was such a beautiful moment to see Inori's mom finally recognize Inori's talent. After so much hard work it paid off well and seeing them all happy together is so heartwarming.

This is the episode that proves Medalist isn't just a "cute" show about skating—it’s a high-tier sports drama. Seeing Inori transition from a "nervous wreck" to someone who refuses to give up, even after a fall.

A more emotional episode that explores struggles and setbacks. It adds depth to the characters and strengthens their motivations, and this hits deeper than expected as the emotional weight starts to really land.

Okay, this episode was actually extremely heartwarming. Inori standing up for herself, even though she's so tiny, was extremely inspiring. The coach is amazing, and the pace at which she picks up is mind-blowing. Great episode!

My friend told me the reson why she never picked medalist despite sport being her fav genre is bc it looks like a pedo bait??? Like bro are u fr some people really just cant think positively. Theyre relationship is more into the father daughter for me

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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.

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