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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!

The Best Episodes of Medalist

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...

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  1. Background image for Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Background image for A Genius on the Ice
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for Level One Badge Test
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Motohiro Abe
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  8. Background image for Western Powerhouses (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Background image for Prelim Badge Test
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Hideaki Ōba
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    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Hideaki Ōba

Best Episodes Summary

"Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)" is the best rated episode of "Medalist". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Manabu Kurihara and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 1/26/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Morning Arrives".