Medalist 2nd Season

Inori faces pressure at Chubu Block championship with former Olympian Riina Kojoh present

The Chubu Block championship provides Inori with an opportunity to qualify for the All-Japans Novice Contest. Upon arriving at the venue, she is overcome with emotion, realizing she is finally in the location she has long dreamed of visiting. She encounters other Novice A skaters, but the mood changes significantly when former Olympian Riina Kojoh makes an appearance. This event marks a pivotal moment for Inori as she navigates her aspirations and the intense atmosphere surrounding the competition.

The All-Japans top five spots are contested in a musical chairs style game.

The competition for the top five positions at the All-Japans championship unfolds like a game of musical chairs. A key factor in this contest is the absence of one of the most talented skaters from the current generation, who is not participating in the event. This vacancy significantly alters the dynamics of the race, granting every remaining competitor a genuine opportunity to claim victory. The narrative focuses on how this shift impacts the standings and the strategies employed by the skaters vying for these prestigious spots during the tournament.

The Queen's Leap

The second group, including Inori, takes their turn at the championship. With only three skaters remaining, Yuna Yagi steps onto the ice. Although she promised her coach she would stick to their planned program, she finds herself hesitating mid-performance.

Tsukasa Akeuraji guides Inori through a strategic ice performance designed to secure a gold medal.

Tsukasa Akeuraji has made a vow to help Inori win a gold medal, a promise that drives her onto the ice. Although her routine seems simple at first, it actually contains a hidden strategy tailored to Inori's specific strengths, culminating in a decisive move during the final segment. Following the completion of the program, the pair remains seated together in the kiss and cry area. They wait anxiously to discover if their careful planning and execution have successfully resulted in the desired outcome.

Tsukasa skates with legends Jun Yodaka and Shinichiro Sonidori, feeling a stir within.

Tsukasa encounters an unforeseen scenario where he is skating alongside the renowned figures Jun Yodaka and Shinichiro Sonidori. While observing Jun glide across the ice with remarkable and breathtaking ability, an internal reaction is triggered within Tsukasa. This moment marks a significant interaction between the younger skater and these established legends, highlighting the impact of witnessing such high-level performance on his own journey. The narrative focuses on this specific encounter and the emotional response it provokes in Tsukasa as he shares the ice with these iconic characters.

Inori undergoes rigorous preparation alongside Chubu Block rivals aiming for the national championship.

Inori participates in an intensive training session with competitors from the Chubu Block who are preparing to attend the All-Japans. During this period, she reunites with Hikaru and other skaters. Through these interactions, she quickly recognizes a significant disparity in her current abilities compared to her peers, a gap she had not previously anticipated. This realization highlights the challenges she faces as she strives to improve her skills before the upcoming major competition. The session serves as a critical moment for self-assessment and growth within the group.

Tsukasa invests in harness equipment after witnessing Kakeru Uobuchi's impressive training results.

A training session featuring jump specialist Kakeru Uobuchi yields remarkable results, impressing Tsukasa enough to prompt him to invest in his own harness equipment. He brings this gear to the ice rink with the specific intention of helping Inori master jumps. This sequence highlights the progression of the training regimen and Tsukasa's commitment to supporting the team's technical development through specialized apparatus.

Inori and Tsukasa seek Coach Uobuchi's guidance at Niigata skating rink

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

The opening sequence for this anime episode