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The Best Episodes of Medalist

Every episode of Medalist ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Medalist!

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Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater, meets Inori Yuitsuka, a girl who yearns to be a figure skater. Motivated by Inori's obsession on the rink, Tsukasa begins coaching Inori. Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa becomes a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Medalist Season 2 Episode 4 - Ascendance
    9.4/10(142 votes)

    #1 - Ascendance

    S2:E4

    Tsukasa Akeuraji has vowed to make Inori a gold medalist, and with that promise echoing in her heart, she takes the ice. While her program may appear straightforward at first glance, there is more to it than meets the eye. Tsukasa has crafted a strategy that plays to Inori's strengths, with a trump card for the final stretch. After the performance, Inori and Tsukasa sit together in the kiss and cry, waiting to see if their efforts have paid off.

    Director:Kohei Kawai
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  2. Medalist Season 2 Episode 7 - The Frozen Lake
    9.1/10(111 votes)

    #2 - The Frozen Lake

    S2:E7

    A training session with jump specialist Kakeru Uobuchi brings remarkable results, and Tsukasa is so impressed he decides to invest in his own harness equipment. He brings it to the ice rink intending to help Inori master jumps.

    Director:Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  3. Medalist Season 1 Episode 13 - Morning Arrives
    8.9/10(171 votes)

    #3 - Morning Arrives

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  4. Medalist Season 2 Episode 8 - Hot Passion
    8.9/10(97 votes)

    #4 - Hot Passion

    S2:E8

    Inori and Tsukasa arrive at Niigata skating rink in the early morning, seeking Coach Uobuchi's guidance. After observing Inori's skating, Uobuchi presents them with an unexpected proposition.

    Director:Kohei Kawai
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  5. Medalist Season 2 Episode 9 - It Begins
    8.9/10(92 votes)

    #5 - It Begins

    S2:E9

    At the Niigata rink, Inori and Tsukasa cross paths with Miku Ahiru, a formidable competitor, along with her coach Kohei Kamogawa and choreographer Juna Shiratori, both former clubmates of Tsukasa's. When Inori speaks with Miku, she discovers something unexpected about her rival's future in skating. Meanwhile, Tsukasa finds himself confronting uncomfortable truths about his abilities as a coach. With the competition approaching, both Inori and Tsukasa face questions that could reshape their path forward.

    Director:Saori Yamamoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  6. Medalist Season 1 Episode 4 - Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)
    8.8/10(218 votes)

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

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Manabu Kurihara
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  7. Medalist Season 2 Episode 5 - Beacon
    8.8/10(103 votes)

    #7 - Beacon

    S2:E5

    Tsukasa finds himself in an unexpected situation skating alongside legends Jun Yodaka and Shinichiro Sonidori. As he watches Jun move across the ice with breathtaking skill, something stirs within him.

    Director:Takaaki Azuma
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  8. Medalist Season 1 Episode 5 - Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)
    8.5/10(197 votes)

    #8 - Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Shinichi Fukumoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  9. Medalist Season 2 Episode 3 - The Queen's Leap
    8.5/10(118 votes)

    #9 - The Queen's Leap

    S2:E3

    The second group, including Inori, take their turn at the championship. With only three skaters to go, Yuna Yagi steps onto the ice. Despite promising her coach she will stick to their planned program, she finds herself hesitating mid-performance.

    Director:Saori Yamamoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  10. Medalist Season 2 Episode 2 - My Cards
    8.4/10(125 votes)

    #10 - My Cards

    S2:E2

    A game of musical chairs for the top five spots at the All-Japans begins. With one of the most talented skaters of their generation absent from the competition, everyone now has a real chance at winning.

    Director:Hideaki Ōba
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  11. Medalist Season 2 Episode 6 - Intensive Training
    8.4/10(93 votes)

    #11 - Intensive Training

    S2:E6

    Inori joins an intensive training session with the Chubu Block competitors heading to the All-Japans. Reuniting with Hikaru and the other skaters, she quickly realises there is a gap in her abilities that she had not anticipated.

    Director:Hideaki Ōba
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  12. Medalist Season 1 Episode 9 - Western Powerhouses (2)
    8.3/10(168 votes)

    #12 - Western Powerhouses (2)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Yuki Kanezawa
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  13. Medalist Season 1 Episode 12 - Shirone's Lesson
    8.3/10(161 votes)

    #13 - Shirone's Lesson

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Takahiro Hirata
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  14. Medalist Season 1 Episode 6 - The Night of the First Competition
    8.1/10(179 votes)

    #14 - The Night of the First Competition

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Hideaki Ōba
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  15. Medalist Season 1 Episode 11 - Dance the Night
    8.0/10(152 votes)

    #15 - Dance the Night

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  16. Medalist Season 1 Episode 1 - A Genius on the Ice
    7.9/10(239 votes)

    #16 - A Genius on the Ice

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  17. Medalist Season 1 Episode 2 - Prelim Badge Test
    7.9/10(209 votes)

    #17 - Prelim Badge Test

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Takahiro Hirata
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  18. Medalist Season 1 Episode 10 - Howling at Night
    7.9/10(151 votes)

    #18 - Howling at Night

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Hideaki Ōba
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  19. Medalist Season 1 Episode 3 - Taiyaki and Cake
    7.8/10(197 votes)

    #19 - Taiyaki and Cake

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Shinichi Fukumoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  20. Medalist Season 2 Episode 1 - The Athlete's Pledge
    7.8/10(117 votes)

    #20 - The Athlete's Pledge

    S2:E1

    The Chubu Block championship arrives, bringing Inori her chance to qualify for the All-Japans Novice Contest. At the venue, Inori is overwhelmed with emotion at finally being in the place she has always dreamed of. There, she meets the other Novice A skaters, but the atmosphere shifts when former Olympian Riina Kojoh appears.

    Director:Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  21. Medalist Season 1 Episode 8 - Western Powerhouses (1)
    7.7/10(166 votes)

    #21 - Western Powerhouses (1)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Takahiro Hirata
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  22. Medalist Season 1 Episode 7 - Level One Badge Test
    7.5/10(169 votes)

    #22 - Level One Badge Test

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Motohiro Abe
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ascendance" is the best rated episode of "Medalist". It scored 9.4/10 based on 142 votes. Directed by Kohei Kawai and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 2/15/2026. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Frozen Lake".