The BEST episodes of Medalist season 1

Every episode of Medalist season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Medalist season 1!

Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater, meets a girl called Inori Yuitsuka, who is yearning to enter the world of figure skating. Motivated by Inori's obsession on the rink, Tsukasa takes on coaching Inori himself. Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa becomes a brilliant mentor. Together they aim to make her a glorious medalist!

Last Updated: 5/13/2025Network: TV AsahiStatus: Continuing
Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (Part One)
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8.28
32 votes

#1 - Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (Part One)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2025

Inori's first competition, the Meikoh cup, begins. Inori's future is at stake, and while she gets off to a rocky start, her mother and sister are there to support her from the sidelines.

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Morning Arrives
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8.20
25 votes

#2 - Morning Arrives

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/2025

The day of the Level Six Badge Test has finally arrived. The venue is the memorable place where Inori first met Hikaru. When Hikaru suddenly appears, she promises to meet Inori again at the All-Japans.

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Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (Part Two)
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8.08
26 votes

#3 - Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (Part Two)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2025

Inori came in top in the first round of the Prelims, whereas Miké was the last one to secure a spot. Determined to turn things around, Miké decides to try and pull off a double rotation combination that no one at the Prelims has done before.

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Shirone's Lesson
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8.08
26 votes

#4 - Shirone's Lesson

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2025

Tsukasa learns of the anguish Rioh has been carrying, and dances Rioh's program on the rink. Rioh is surprised to see that Tsukasa's skating is much more skillful than he expected.

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Western Powerhouses (Part Two)
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8.07
27 votes

#5 - Western Powerhouses (Part Two)

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2025

After a smooth start, Inori decides to take each jump carefully, one by one. She controls her center of gravity and maintains a high speed, and Tsukasa cannot hide his excitement as she continues with her flawless performance.

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Dance the Night
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7.85
26 votes

#6 - Dance the Night

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2025

The Lux Higashiyama FSC summer training camp begins, and Inori plans to perfect her double Axel. Meanwhile, Tsukasa offers to help Rioh, but Rioh turns him down.

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Howling at Night
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7.81
26 votes

#7 - Howling at Night

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2025

Inori competes in her second Meikoh cup, but she will need to perfect the extremely difficult double Axel if she is to progress to the next level. Meanwhile, Tsukasa is asked by Olympic silver medalist Shinichiro Sonidori to mentor his son, Rioh.

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Taiyaki and Cake
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7.74
27 votes

#8 - Taiyaki and Cake

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2025

Tsukasa decides to enter Inori into the Meikoh Cup to build up her record of success. When Inori feels shy dancing in front of others, Tsukasa gets her to dance in his shadow to conquer her nerves. During skating practice, Inori also meets a girl named Miké at the rink.

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A Genius on the Ice
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7.66
41 votes

#9 - A Genius on the Ice

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2025

When former figure skater Tsukasa Akeuraji meets a self-taught skater, Inori Yuitsuka, he tries to persuade her to join a formal ice skating club. Unfortunately, Inori's mother wants her clumsy daughter to give up skating altogether.

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Western Powerhouses (Part One)
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7.62
26 votes

#10 - Western Powerhouses (Part One)

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2025

On the way to a competition, Inori leaves her skates on a train by accident. Tsukasa goes on a mad hunt for the skates ten stations away.

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Prelim Badge Test
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7.57
30 votes

#11 - Prelim Badge Test

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2025

Tsukasa and Hitomi encourage Inori to take the Badge Test, a certification exam for figure skating which will allow Inori to qualify for competitions. On the day of the test, Inori meets a beautiful girl who looks like a princess.

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The Night of the First Competition
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7.46
28 votes

#12 - The Night of the First Competition

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2025

Hikaru is one of the best performers of Inori’s generation, and Inori is eager to catch up. However, she worries about how far behind she is in terms of her skill level compared to others her age. Tsukasa suggests Inori compete in a competition immediately after passing the level one badge test.

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Level One Badge Test
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7.46
24 votes

#13 - Level One Badge Test

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2025

Inori faces the level one badge test, setting her next step of competing in a championship. A successful double jump will be essential for a high score.

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