TV anime “Medalist” will start broadcasting in January 2025!

It has been decided that Medalist'', which has been announced to be made into a TV anime, will be broadcast on theNUMAnimation” slot of TV Asahi’s 24 stations nationwide from January 2025. In addition, the first PV, new characters and new cast information has been released. It has also been decided that new cast members will appear on the special stage at “AnimeJapan 2024”.

“Medalist” (written by Tsurumaikada) is a figure skating manga currently being serialized in “Afternoon.”
In addition to winning 1st place in the comics category at the 2022 Next Manga Awards, the 2022 Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category, and the Best Actress Award'' in the 2022 manga awardMagademy Award” which celebrates manga characters. This is a much-talked-about work that has won numerous awards, including Inori Tsujie’s award-winning debut work.

This time, it has been decided that it will begin broadcasting on TV Asahi’s 24 nationwide network “NUMAnimation” slot from January 2025. The first PV, new character and cast information was also released, and event information was also announced.

PV 1st

New character information released

Along with the release of the first PV, information on new characters and new cast members was also released.
It has been decided that Kana Ichinose will play the role of Hikaru Ouzaki, who becomes the rival of the main character, Inori Tsujie, and Yuma Uchida will play the role of the legendary genius skater Jun Yotaka. Special comments have also arrived from the two.

Hikaru Osaki CV: Kana Ichinose

All Japan Novice B (*) women’s singles gold medalist. She is called a “genius girl” because she uses highly difficult jump compositions as her weapon. She becomes friends with Inori, who is the same age as her, when they meet for the first time. She is Inori’s goal, and she is his spiritual rival whom he hopes to fight someday. *A class younger than Novice/Senior and Junior. It is further divided into A and B based on age.

Comment from Kana Ichinose, who played the role of Hikaru Ouzaki

I read the original story at the time of the audition, and it was so interesting that I remember reading the latest edition all at once. I really like Tsurumaikada-sensei’s drawings because they convey the characters’ emotions powerfully and directly. And every time I read it, I was moved by Noori’s strong and honest determination to never give up no matter the situation, and at times I cried and gained courage. And the person I will be playing, Hikaru Okazaki, is a child who is called a genius girl. But Hikaru-chan is also a girl, so her impressions are different when she’s at the rink and when she’s not around. I will do my best to play Hikaru-chan! I would be happy if you could watch Medalist!
*Original Mama

Jun Yotaka CV: Yuma Uchida

Olympic gold medalist in men’s singles. He was a genius skater who won gold medals in every competition he participated in and left a legacy behind. Although he retired from active duty at the age of 20, he had a great influence on his master.

Yuma Uchida comment as Jun Yotaka

My name is Yuma Uchida and I will be voicing Jun Yotaka in the TV anime “Medalist.” This work is hot! ! The sight of Inori and Tsukasa working towards the same dream is inspiring. On the other hand, Yotaka is a former gold medalist. Although he left a legend in the figure skating world with his solid ability, he was a solitary existence. He confronts his opponents with an ice-cold attitude. I’d like to see his relationship with light and his own secret thoughts, but it seems like there’s something deeper there. Please look forward to the TV anime “Medalist”.
*Original Mama

“AnimeJapan2024” special stage, two new cast members will be added!

Stage details

<Implementation date>
March 24, 2024 (Sunday) 16:20 ~ @ KADOKAWA booth stage

<Speakers (*Titles omitted)>
Unity Inori role: Natsumi Haruse
Role of Roji Akeura: Takeo Otsuka
The role of Hikaru Ouzaki: Kana Ichinose
Jun Yotaka: Yuma Uchida

<How to view on the day>
On the day of the event, online numbered tickets will be introduced to avoid congestion.
Numbered tickets will be accepted using the LINE app, so you will need to download the LINE app (free) in advance.
Apply for a special account by “adding friends” using the QR code posted at the KADOKAWA booth.
For more information, please check below.
https://medalist-pr.com/news.html#news-240308-1
Distribution URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cenv4M3M6UE

At “AnimeJapan 2024” which will be held from Saturday, March 23rd, this work will be held on stage from 16:20 on Sunday, March 24th. Two new cast members have been added to the stage.

An exhibition will also be held at the “AnimeJapan2024” KADOKAWA booth! Inori and Tsukasa welcome you with new costume visuals!

During the exhibition period, a “medalist” exhibition will also be held at the KADOKAWA booth. There will be a special skating rink that recreates the ice! There will be a photo spot where you can take pictures with the characters, and a costume display. Therefore, new character visuals of Inori and Tsukasa wearing the costumes that will be exhibited on the day have been released today. Each costume is a competition costume and a coach costume.

[Work information]
■TV anime “Medalist”
<Broadcast information>
From January 2025, it will be broadcast on TV Asahi’s 24 nationwide network “NUMAnimation” slot.

<Introduction>
Richiji Akeura, a young man who failed as a skater, meets Inori Tsujie, a girl who aspires to the world of figure skating.
Driven by Inori’s obsession with her link, Tsukasa takes it upon himself to coach her.
Inori develops his talent and Tsukasa grows as a leader.
The two team up and aim to become the glorious “medalists”!

<Staff>
Original work: Tsurumaikada (serialized in Kodansha “Afternoon”)
Director: Yasuki Yamamoto
Series composition/screenplay: Toki Hanada
Character design: Chinatsu Kameyama
Animation production: ENGI

<Cast>
Bonding prayer: Natsumi Haruse
Roji Akeura: Takeo Otsuka
Hikaru Ouzaki: Kana Ichinose
Jun Yotaka: Yuma Uchida

<WEB>
Official website: https://medalist-pr.com/
Official X: https://twitter.com/medalist_PR

[Original information]
■“Medalist”

The latest 10 volumes will be released on March 22nd!
Volumes 1 to 9 are also on sale now!