Medalist - Season 1 Episode 3

Season 1 Episode 3

Taiyaki and Cake

23m ·★ 8.3 ·Japan · JA· HTB

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.

NEXTEp 4: Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)›

Episodes

S01E015 Jan 2523m

A Genius on the Ice

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.

S01E0212 Jan 2523m

Prelim Badge Test

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.

S01E0319 Jan 2523m

Taiyaki and Cake

S01E0426 Jan 2523m

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

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.

S01E052 Feb 2523m

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

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.

S01E069 Feb 2523m

The Night of the First Competition

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.

S01E0716 Feb 2523m

Level One Badge Test

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.

S01E0823 Feb 2523m

Western Powerhouses (1)

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.

S01E092 Mar 2523m

Western Powerhouses (2)

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.

S01E109 Mar 2523m

Howling at Night

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.

S01E1116 Mar 2523m

Dance the Night

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.

S01E1223 Mar 2523m

Shirone's Lesson

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.

S01E1330 Mar 2523m

Morning Arrives

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.