Few months ago, it was announced that the figure skating manga Medalist, created by Japanese manga artist Tsurumaikada, would be adapted into a TV anime. Today, the official announcement revealed the series' key visual and information about its main voice cast. The coach, Tsukasa Akeuraji, will be voiced by Takeo Otsuka, and the female lead, Inori Yuitsuka, will be voiced by Natsumi Haruse. However, the broadcast date for the anime is yet to be disclosed.

The plot of Medalist is set in Japan, which is also a powerhouse in figure skating worldwide, where only a selected few athletes have the opportunity to compete at the national level in the highly competitive All-Japan Championships. Tsukasa Akeuraji, a young man who failed to achieve his dream, and Inori Yuitsuka, a girl who is underestimated in terms of talent, share an unwavering passion for figure skating that sets them apart from others, which lead to the pair forming a partnership aiming to become world-class figure skaters.

STAFF

• Director: Yasuka Yamamoto
• Series composition: Jukki Hanada
• Character designs: Chinatsu Kameyama
• Studio: ENGI

 

CAST

• Tsukasa Akeuraji: Takeo Otsuka
• Inori Yuitsuka: Natsumi Haruse