The Battle for All-Japan Qualification Rights Begins! Anime "Medalist" Season 2 Episode 2 Synopsis and Advance Cuts Released

Advance cuts, synopsis, and preview video for Season 2 Episode 2 (Episode 15 overall) of the anime "Medalist" have been released.

"Medalist" is based on the manga by Tsurumaikada serialized in Kodansha's "Monthly Afternoon." It tells the story of Inori Yuitsuka (CV. Natsumi Haruse) and Tsukasa Akeuraji (CV. Takeo Ōtsuka), who meet as "athlete and coach" with strong dreams of figure skating, as they aim to become glorious "medalists." The TV anime Season 2 is currently airing on the "NUMAnimation" slot across 24 TV Asahi Network stations nationwide and other platforms, starting from January 24, 2026.

▼Episode 15 Preview Video

■Episode 15 "My Card" Synopsis:
The Chubu Block Competition・Novice A Girls competition opens. This time, without the overwhelming powerhouse Hikaru Kamisaki, everyone has a chance to reach the top. In this situation, a game of musical chairs for the top 5 seats, which grant All-Japan qualification rights, begins.

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