(C) Tsurumaikada・Kodansha / Medalist Production Committee
Hello everyone! Today, I'd like to thoroughly introduce the anime "Medalist." "Medalist" is an emotionally moving story centered around figure skating. It is set to air in January 2025 on TV Asahi's nationwide "NUMAnimation" block across 24 stations, drawing a lot of attention from anime fans.
Synopsis
"Medalist" tells the story of Tsukasa Akeura, a young man who failed as a skater, and Inori Kessoku, a girl who dreams of the figure skating world. Inspired by Inori's strong passion, Tsukasa decides to become her coach, and together they aim for the glory of becoming medalists as they grow alongside each other.
Character Introduction
- Inori Kessoku (Voiced by: Natsumi Haruse): A 5th-grade girl who aims to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. She has been practicing on her own, but her encounter with Tsukasa helps her realize her full potential.
- Tsukasa Akeura (Voiced by: Takao Otsuka): A 26-year-old who once competed in the All Japan Championships for ice dance but struggles with finding a job after retirement. He becomes Inori's coach, inspired by her passion.
- Hikari Okazaki (Voiced by: Kana Ichinose): The gold medalist in the All Japan Novice B Girls' Singles category, known as a "genius girl."
Highlights
"Medalist" portrays both the beauty and harshness of figure skating. The story of Inori and Tsukasa's growth is sure to inspire and move viewers. Additionally, the realistic skating scenes and the characters' detailed facial expressions are not to be missed.
Cast & Staff
Cast
- Inori Kessoku: Natsumi Haruse
- Tsukasa Akeura: Takao Otsuka
- Hikari Okazaki: Kana Ichinose
- Jun Yotaka: Yuma Uchida
- Rion Tobitori: Makoto Koichi
- Ryouka Mikeda: Hina Kino
- Mario Natsuchi: Megumi Toda
- Ema Yamato: Kotori Koiwai
- Yudai Jakuzure: Takahiro Miyake
Staff
- Original Work: Tsurumaikada (Serialized in Kodansha's "Afternoon")
- Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto
- Series Composition & Script: Jukki Hanada
- Character Design: Chinatsu Kamiyama
- Chief Animation Directors: Chinatsu Kamiyama, Yousuke Ito
- Figure Skating Director & 3DCG Director: Kouji
- 3DCG Visual Director: Takayuki Toda
- 3DCG Animation Supervisor: Shoutarou Hori
- 3DCG Producer: Satoshi Iijima
- Color Design: Aiko Yamagami
- Art Director: Yoko Nakao
- Art Setting: Takashi Hiruma, Rie Onodera
- Director of Photography: Shinichi Yoneya
- Editing: Tomoki Nagasaka
- Music: Yuuki Hayashi
- Sound Director: Yuichi Imaizumi
- Sound Effects: Kenji Koyama
- Animation Producer: Kouki Kanda
- Animation Production: ENGI
Broadcast Information
Airing nationwide across 24 stations on TV Asahi's "NUMAnimation" block starting January 2025!
Conclusion
Anime "Medalist" is highly recommended not just for figure skating fans but for all anime enthusiasts. Let's look forward to its broadcast in January 2025!
(C) Tsurumaikada・Kodansha / Medalist Production Committee
