Medalist

Medalist Vol. 1

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

Inori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already “too old” (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place. Tsukasa, a frustrated coach on the edge of giving up competitive skating himself, will join Inori to form an unstoppable duo powered by hard work, transcendent joy, and an unshakeable belief that they can prove everyone wrong.

Medalist Vol. 2

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

The Meiko Cup has begun, and it's time for Inori and Coach Tsukasa to take their first step towards their dreams of entering the Olympics! Together, Inori and Tsukasa decide to focus their preparation training on building a solid base, rather than trying to pull off an advanced move like a double jump. But when Inori goes up against Miketa, her rival who has mastered the double, will she have any hope of winning against her?

Medalist Vol. 3

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

On the ice, there are no absolutes-destiny can change in the blink of an eye. As Inori and Tsukasa embark on their journey to the West Japan tournament, they brace themselves for the challenge ahead. Equipped with two newly mastered jumps honed through rigorous training, they prepare to face off against formidable rivals hailing from various powerhouse prefectures in the west.

Medalist Vol. 4

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

Coach Tsukasa receives a surprising request from the esteemed Olympic silver medalist, Shinishiro Sonidori, to train his son, Rioh. However, Rioh is disdainful towards Tsukasa due to his modest skating background, which makes Inori furious. In response, she vows to master a triple-double combo jump and to prove herself in the fiercely competitive All-Japan Novice A competition. With the end of her eligibility looming, this is Inori's final chance to compete at the All-Japan Novice level. Driven by a burning desire to match the prowess of their rivals, skater Hikaru and Coach Yodaka, Tsukasa and Inori embark on an intensive training regimen designed to elevate their performance to new heights!

Medalist Vol. 5

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

The Chubu Block Tournament has begun! In the novice class, fierce competition awaits girls from prestigious clubs who have dedicated themselves to skating since childhood. Inori, who just advanced to the novice class last month, and her coach Tsukasa are challenging the elite, aiming for the coveted All Japan Championship. The beloved Kago family is also in the stands, watching their first match! Everyone is serious, everyone is a star as the skating begins…

Medalist Vol. 6

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

As the Chubu Block Competition heats up, every skater is giving their all on the ice. Inori's moment is fast approaching, but the pressure of competing against her novice-class rivals has her on edge. While Yuna Yagi has just successfully landed a triple lutz loop combo, Inori has only just mastered the triple Salchow. For Inori and Tsukasa, it's time to fulfill the promise they made to each other. Against all odds and with no expectations from the crowd, this determined duo is ready to chase a miracle on the ice!

Medalist Vol. 7

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

Inori and Tsukasa are about to face their toughest challenge yet-their long-time rival Hikaru-in the All-Japan Novice A competition. But to even stand a chance at claiming a national medal, they must master the difficult triple Lutz and flip jumps. With time running out and the pressure mounting, Tsukasa brings in a renowned jump specialist to help. As Inori pushes her limits, a new power awakens just in time for the showdown of a lifetime!

Medalist Vol. 8

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

Inori and Tsukasa's long-awaited national championship is here-the All-Japan Novice competition-and it's their first-ever showdown with the reigning queen, Hikaru! The stage is set in Aomori, with Hikaru skating first and Inori taking the ice after. With her newly mastered quadruple Salchow making her the talk of the competition, Inori must face off against a lineup of seasoned skaters and their formidable coaches standing in her way!

Medalist Vol. 9

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

After mastering the quadruple Salchow, Inori and Tsukasa step into the spotlight as they take on the All-Japan Novice Championship. Their biggest threat is Hikaru Kamisaki, a prodigy trained by Olympic gold medalist Jun Yodaka. With flawless execution, Hikaru lands a quadruple toe loop and a final triple Axel, leaving the competition in awe. The other skaters falter under the pressure, overwhelmed by the sheer brilliance of Hikaru's performance. Now, it's Inori's turn to take the ice. With their shared dream on the line, Inori and Tsukasa face their toughest challenge yet. Does Inori have what it takes to outshine the brightest star?

Medalist Vol. 10

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

Despite all their efforts, Inori and Tsukasa failed to put up big results at the All-Japan Novice figure skating tournament. She earned big points with her difficult quadruple salchow and high-level step sequence, but Inori wound up entering the Junior class without a podium to round out her Novice career. However, despite that disappointment, her intense efforts and rapid growth have made her a federation-designated skater, opening up huge opportunities for her! It's time to aim once again for victory-and even more advancement in the competitive Junior class!

Medalist Vol. 11

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

Inori's made it into the Junior class, and both she and her coach Tsukasa are tackling new challenges now-including some leg pain that she just can't seem to shed. They'll have to overcome that, along with the intense new competition the Grand Prix series brings them, as they strive for the gold medal they've dreamed of! And thanks to Inori's fast growth and dedicated effort in the Novice class, Japan's skating federation has awarded her the right to skate in international tournaments! Now Inori's wearing her Team Japan jacket with pride as she and Tsukasa take on their first Grand Prix event-in Bangkok!

Medalist Vol. 12

Graphic Novel

Sep 3, 2025

Inori and Tsukasa, fresh from reaching the Junior class and being named a designated skater by the federation, take on their first Junior Grand Prix event in Bangkok. She ultimately finished in fourth place, overwhelmed by the sheer talent of Iruka Okazaki and the other older skaters. After the end of the meet, they're both pressed by Riley Fox, head coach and founder of her own club, to join her group-firming up their desire to keep on growing all over again. Meanwhile, Hikaru suddenly informs her coach Shinichiro (who's in the hospital with a sudden illness) that she's leaving her club. The perspective shifts to Hikaru for the first time as the story kicks off a new chapter, depicting just how much every skater puts into their craft!

Medalist Vol. 13

Graphic Novel

Jan 13, 2026

Inori is in the Junior class, and Hikaru's a Novice-and the only competition they'll be able to face each other this year is the All-Japan Junior Championships. Having lost to Hikaru back at the All-Japan Novices, Inori's tackling this event with an unwavering determination to win... while Hikaru, fully aware of Inori's relentless pursuit, trains under Olympic gold winner Riley Fox to reach even greater heights. But then, on the day of the All-Japan Juniors, Iruka-a trusted veteran skater to Inori-sustains a freak injury during practice. Doing her best to hide her distress, Inori heads into the rink...

Medalist Vol. 14

Graphic Novel

May 12, 2026

Inori, who vowed to win at the All Japan Junior Championships, was instead shaken by the injury of Iruka early on. Her goal was to catch up with her lifelong rival Hikaru, but after crashing out of her short program, she fails to even qualify for the free skate session. She attempts to put on a brave face, but breaks down crying once Hikaru confronts her about it. Seeing Inori's spirit nearly crushed, Hikaru goes on to give the performance of her life. Recalling why she entered skating in the first place, Inori attempts to regain her original passion, but her disappointment in herself makes every practice-and every day of life-seem packed with pressure. A frank discussion with Tsukasa gives her new insight, though, and soon they're setting their sights on gold once more. Their next stop: China, and the final event of the Junior Grand Prix, open only to the top six performers in her class!