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

5 mo

Verified

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

hellozaworldo

5 mo

Verified

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 😭

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.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJan 26, 2025

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