It wasn't just the students who were captivated by Tsukasa's skating. The viewers also praised him, saying things like "I'm falling for this!", "Our Tsukasa... After watching, I found myself muttering 'I want to marry him~!'", and "His long strides and variations in speed are cool too (That's also cool, Tsukasa-sensei...)".

The anime "Medalist" is based on a manga series currently being serialized in the monthly men's manga magazine "Afternoon" (Kodansha), written by Tsurumaikada. The original manga has been awarded first prize in the comics division of the "Next Manga Awards 2022", as well as winning other awards such as the 68th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category and the 48th Kodansha Manga Award in the comprehensive category. The story follows a young girl, Inori Yuitsuka, who yearns for the world of figure skating, and a young man, Tsukasa Akeuraji, a former figure skater who becomes her coach, as they team up to aim for the title of medalist.

Episode 12 "White Cat's Lesson"
【Synopsis】
After learning about the anguish that Rio has been carrying, Tsukasa shows her his interpretation of her program on the ice. Rio is surprised by Tsukasa's unexpected skill and realizes that his skating resembles that of Yodaka Jun. The next morning, Rio approaches Tsukasa, who has arrived at the training camp earlier than anyone else...

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