Medalist (2025)
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Medalist is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu.
What the audience says
Medalist rates well above most Japanese series. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 61 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 23 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with drama threaded through.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 61 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater, meets Inori Yuitsuka, a girl who yearns to be a figure skater. Motivated by Inori's obsession on the rink, Tsukasa begins coaching Inori. Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa becomes a brilliant mentor. Together they aim to make her a glorious medalist!
Good to know
| Runtime | ~23 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Japan
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