Medalist Episode 6: The Night of the First Competition

Manga chapter 11-12

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

9 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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← Prev: EP 5 Next: EP 7 →

Medalist Episode 6: The Night of the First Competition

Manga chapter 11-12

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 5 Next: EP 7 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

9 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

This is so relatable and realistic. Working two jobs is hard enough but if there's motivation, you'll definitely make that as fuel to push forward. Inori is very mature too for understanding :')

Tsukasa's backstory is so inspiring 😭 the amount of roadblocks he encountered is insane, and yet he's still pushing forward. So proud of him too!

uncultured_bovine

It's crazy how they made a 20-min episode feel like a full-length movie. I didn't even realize how much time passed, but the quality of the storytelling was god-tier

Tsukasa's backstory is not only inspiring in its sense, but it also shows how the writers make tsukasa's character realistic as a human being. I'm glad he reunited with the Koga Family, and I hope he realizes that they treated him like a part of their household.

Tsukasa's backstory was humbling. Koichi is so nice towards him because he knows Tsukasa's struggles. We can also say that Tsukasa is living his dream through Inori. My fav episode so far!

This is the episode that turns Tsukasa from a "supporting coach" into a fully realized protagonist in his own right. It’s a beautifully written testament to the idea that no effort is ever truly wasted, making it one of the most rewarding watches of the season

A reflective episode that focuses on mindset and patience. It highlights how important mental strength is, and it feels very thoughtful and real, showing that growth is not just physical but also emotional.

"I want to remember my incompetence with my joy" is something everyone should strive to remember to become the best they possibly can be. Really, anime do be teaching life lessons.

Amazing i cant stop watching

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned directly after Inori's experience at the Meikoh Cup preliminaries, this sixth episode serves as a crucial emotional checkpoint at the season's midpoint, shifting from competition to introspection. It functions as a narrative bridge, unpacking the motivations behind both Tsukasa and Inori before the story pivots toward the Level One Badge Test. The backstory and character depth established here are designed to raise the emotional stakes for the second half of the season's competitions.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned directly after Inori's experience at the Meikoh Cup preliminaries, this sixth episode serves as a crucial emotional checkpoint at the season's midpoint, shifting from competition to introspection. It functions as a narrative bridge, unpacking the motivations behind both Tsukasa and Inori before the story pivots toward the Level One Badge Test. The backstory and character depth established here are designed to raise the emotional stakes for the second half of the season's competitions.

QUICK TAKES

This is so relatable and realistic. Working two jobs is hard enough but if there's motivation, you'll definitely make that as fuel to push forward. Inori is very mature too for understanding :')

Tsukasa's backstory is so inspiring 😭 the amount of roadblocks he encountered is insane, and yet he's still pushing forward. So proud of him too!

uncultured_bovine

It's crazy how they made a 20-min episode feel like a full-length movie. I didn't even realize how much time passed, but the quality of the storytelling was god-tier

Tsukasa's backstory is not only inspiring in its sense, but it also shows how the writers make tsukasa's character realistic as a human being. I'm glad he reunited with the Koga Family, and I hope he realizes that they treated him like a part of their household.

Tsukasa's backstory was humbling. Koichi is so nice towards him because he knows Tsukasa's struggles. We can also say that Tsukasa is living his dream through Inori. My fav episode so far!

This is the episode that turns Tsukasa from a "supporting coach" into a fully realized protagonist in his own right. It’s a beautifully written testament to the idea that no effort is ever truly wasted, making it one of the most rewarding watches of the season

A reflective episode that focuses on mindset and patience. It highlights how important mental strength is, and it feels very thoughtful and real, showing that growth is not just physical but also emotional.

"I want to remember my incompetence with my joy" is something everyone should strive to remember to become the best they possibly can be. Really, anime do be teaching life lessons.

Amazing i cant stop watching

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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