This Sports Anime Surprised Me! – Medalist S1 Review

"Medalist" isn’t just about figure skating—it’s that underdog story about perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and finding yourself through sports. Whether you played a sport as a kid or simply love heartfelt stories, this anime delivers a powerful and inspiring journey. In this review, I break down why "Medalist" stands out as one of the most relatable and underrated sports anime of recent years!

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Intro - 0:00
Synopsis - 1:07
It's Never Too Late to Start - 2:00
Coaches and Their Athletes - 4:34
Parent and Child-Athlete Relationship - 6:43
Natural and Realistic Story - 10:08
Basic Technical Explanations - 11:43
Inori & Tsukasa's Relationship - 15:46
Vibrant Animation - 16:54
Music Composition - 17:38
Outro - 18:06
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