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The Best Episodes of Medalist Season 1

Every episode of Medalist Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Medalist Season 1!

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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
    Medalist Season 1 Episode 4 - Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)
    8.8/10(220 votes)

    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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  2. Medalist Season 1 Episode 13 - Morning Arrives
    8.8/10(174 votes)

    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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  3. Medalist Season 1 Episode 5 - Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)
    8.5/10(199 votes)

    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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  4. Medalist Season 1 Episode 9 - Western Powerhouses (2)
    8.3/10(170 votes)

    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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  5. Medalist Season 1 Episode 12 - Shirone's Lesson
    8.3/10(163 votes)

    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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  6. Medalist Season 1 Episode 6 - The Night of the First Competition
    8.1/10(181 votes)

    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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  7. Medalist Season 1 Episode 11 - Dance the Night
    8.0/10(154 votes)

    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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  8. Medalist Season 1 Episode 1 - A Genius on the Ice
    7.9/10(241 votes)

    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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  9. Medalist Season 1 Episode 2 - Prelim Badge Test
    7.9/10(211 votes)

    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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  10. Medalist Season 1 Episode 10 - Howling at Night
    7.9/10(153 votes)

    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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  11. Medalist Season 1 Episode 3 - Taiyaki and Cake
    7.8/10(199 votes)

    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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  12. Medalist Season 1 Episode 8 - Western Powerhouses (1)
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    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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  13. Medalist Season 1 Episode 7 - Level One Badge Test
    7.5/10(171 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)" is the best rated episode of "Medalist" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 220 votes. Directed by Manabu Kurihara and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 1/26/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Morning Arrives".