Medalist

This award-winning manga series tells the moving journey of a girl into the spotlight of Olympic figure skating. “A story about believing in yourself – even when everyone else says you’re not good enough.” – Anime News Network

Inori is an eleven-year-old girl with the big dream of becoming a figure skater. But the hurdles are high: she’s already considered “too old,” struggles in school, and her mother is firmly against it after her older daughter’s dream failed. Still, the ice rink is the only place where Inori can be herself – and there, she has a fateful encounter.

Tsukasa, a frustrated coach on the verge of giving up competitive sport himself, sees Inori’s potential. Together they become an unstoppable duo, driven by hard work, genuine joy in the sport, and unshakable belief in themselves – determined to prove all the doubters wrong.

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