"Amazing Angle!" Shocked by Breakdancing on Ice - Support Illustration for 'Medalist' by Coffee-sensei, Creator of 'Wandance', is "Too Cool"

An support illustration by Coffee-sensei, the author of the manga 'Wandance', has been released on the official X account of the anime 'Medalist', generating significant buzz. This post was unveiled as the third installment of a support illustration project commemorating the broadcast of the anime's second season, attracting considerable attention from fans.

The released image depicts a figure striking a powerful pose as if performing breakdancing. Set against a monotone background, the illustration emphasizes the blade of the figure skating boot sharply reflecting light, characterized by a bold composition that appears to burst through the screen. The illustration also includes the text "Congratulations on Medalist Season 2," resulting in a highly energetic piece that brilliantly fuses the movements of figure skating on ice with the physical expression of dance.

"Medalist" is a manga series by Tsurumaikada-sensei, currently serialized in Kodansha's "Monthly Afternoon." It tells the story of Inori Yuitsuka and Tsukasa Akeuraji, who harbor strong dreams of figure skating and meet as "athlete and coach," aiming for the glory of becoming "medalists." The TV anime's second season began broadcasting on January 24, 2026.

In response to this post, fans offered successive praise with comments such as "So cool!", "Amazing angle!", and "This is way too cool...!" Additionally, remarks touching on Coffee-sensei's characteristic skillfulness in depicting the human body, such as "I was instantly drawn in!" and "The sense of dynamism is truly impressive," were also shared, generating significant response to this creative support that transcends the boundaries of individual works.

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