【Medalist】Congratulations on the Anime Adaptation! Two people soaring in the world of figure skating!

The protagonist of 'Medalist' is not just one person. The unusual pair of main characters are Tsukasa Akeura, a former ice dance competitor, and Inori Yuitsuka, a fifth-grade elementary school student.

Tsukasa kept failing auditions, unable to realize his dream, and was searching for a new life for himself. Then, he was invited by a former partner to become a coach at a skate club. At that time, the girl who appeared before him, pursuing her dream, was Inori.

Inori wishes to start skating, pushing against her family's opposition. However, she has a sister who had to give up skating due to an injury, and because of that influence, her mother takes a negative stance against entering the world of skating. Despite her mother's harsh words, Inori sincerely pleads to make her dream come true.

At first glance, the two of them seem clumsy and find it difficult to chase their dreams, but their pure feelings gradually become a bond, and they decide to aim for the gold medal together. The story portrays Inori's gradual growth as she faces various trials and battles with rivals.

What stands out in this manga is Inori's passion for skating and Tsukasa's pride as a coach. Particularly striking is how the family's circumstances, such as Inori's mother's harsh words and her sister's past, are depicted as barriers to her dream. However, many readers will empathize with the two of them as they overcome these obstacles and continue to chase their dreams.

All the characters are appealing and have the power to captivate readers. Not only Inori and Tsukasa, but also their rivals and the people around them who support them are depicted charmingly. Their complex relationships and growth are a joy to watch.

Another allure of 'Medalist' is the realistic portrayal of figure skating.
Not only the glamorous performances, but the real depiction of the struggles to continue skating and the harshness of being an athlete make this content enjoyable even for those reading figure skating manga for the first time.

In summary, 'Medalist' is a beautifully fused work with two protagonists who continue to pursue their dreams, captivating characters that surround them, and a realistic depiction of figure skating.

This work, which has also been decided to be animated, is definitely worth reading at least once.