Medalist Episode 16 Story & Preview Cuts Released: The Second Group Takes the Ice as Top Skater Yuna Faces the Pressure

The story and preview images for Episode 16 of the TV anime Medalist (JP: メダリスト) have been revealed. This episode will air on Sunday, February 8 at 1:30 AM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

Episode 16 Story

In Episode 16, the competition for the second group finally begins. Yuna Yagi of Meiko Wind FSC has long been regarded as the No. 2 skater in terms of ability, second only to Riina Kojo, at least until the emergence of Hikaru Kamisaki.

As Yuna enters the rink after carefully centering herself mentally, her coach Shinichiro Sonidori instructs her to proceed with the planned program as scheduled. However, as she prepares to perform on the biggest stage yet, subtle tensions and unspoken pressures begin to surface.

Introduction

Bound together by their shared, powerful dreams of figure skating, Inori Yuitsuka and Tsukasa Akeuraji meet as “skater and coach.”

Aiming to become a glorious “medalist,” Inori builds up her achievements at the Meiko Cup and the West Japan Elementary and Junior High School Championships. After passing the badge tests, she finally earns the right to compete at the same level as the “genius girl,” Hikaru Okazaki.

Her next goal is the Chubu Block Tournament, where qualification for the All-Japan Championships is on the line. Surrounded by new rivals, Inori sets out to prove that she is the one who can shine the brightest of them all──!

Source : ORICON NEWS