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メダリスト [Medalist] #6
Medalist 6
It's the Chubu block competition, where all the contestants are preparing their very best performances-and now Inori's run is finally approaching. She's terribly nervous about the gap between her and the rivals in her Novice class, but Tsukasa has one promise for her-from now on, she'll be gunning for the gold medal! Now it's time to step up and make it happen, as a student-teacher pair that no one expects anything from prepares to engineer a miracle on the ice!
192 pages, Paperback
Published January 7, 2025
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March 6, 2023
Inori’s big chance finally comes, but even with Tsukasa’s coaching style, does she even have a chance at achieving her dreams? Afterwards, Tsukasa gets to meet his hero, Jun, in a smaller setting and the word ‘prick’ is deployed with expert accuracy.
Oh, there we go, let’s right that ship, shall we? After the scoring system explanations last time nearly put me in a coma, Medalist storms back with the vicious politicking of figure skating and the struggles of our leads, who do seem rather too noble for such a vicious sport.
First we need to finish up the tournament, and I love how Tsukasa uses his own strengths to make Inori into a credible threat even without some of the higher octane techniques. Even if it’s hooey, which I don’t believe, the way its sold makes it feel plausible. This plan is also a double-edged sword, as we learn, which makes its use even better as a storytelling mechanism.
This whole section feels like a culmination of the previous volumes and when it kicks into the climax, I genuinely got goosebumps it was so moving. This absolutely sells the moment it needs to sell and does so very well.
We see more of Jun, whose arrogance might be well-founded but doesn’t make him less of a horse’s ass. He’s not entirely bad, in his own assessment, at least, and the way he attempts to offer Tsukasa an out to follow a new career path rather than deal with what is, to Jun’s mind, inevitable disappointment, is some real devil’s bargain stuff.
And, yes, Jun wears all black and smokes, but it still works to paint him as a villain who is coming at this with an absolute sense of infallibility. One who feels like he should let Tsukasa have a way to save face. It’s not the most nuanced, but it has something to offer beyond the obvious.
There’s also some interaction between Inori and Hikaru later on during practice that suggests that the coach might be poisoning the talent with his own perspective, which could make for a tumultuous rivalry on the ice as well.
Even as Inori reaches this particular ending, an even bigger challenge opens up in an organic way, and even though Tsukasa rightly believes that she needed to do what she did, the speed at which it is put behind them and where it leaves them on the next stage is perfect for more drama. It’s elegantly plotted.
And, yes, there’s just enough of the ridiculous number of contestants to get the oomph you want from the results and it just felt much better organized than the previous volume. There are a couple of digressions for explanation, but we get the skating at the fore where it should be.
Plus we get yet another miserable human being returning to pick on Inori, this time in the form of an arrogant teenage snot who has the skills, but also the mouth, to deride Inori’s beloved older sister. With Inori a year out from her new antagonist’s bracket, that’ll be a fun point to revisit.
There’s a lot going on in this volume and I was really pleased with how much it improved on the one that came before it. A lot of genuinely strong moments and some great character work make for a great ride, plus a lot of well-drawn skating moments as well.
4.5 stars - I’ll let this one go back up. There’s a lot of pay-off and set-up to this and that delicate balancing act of rewarding the reader while also getting them invested in what’s to come is handled quite artfully.
Oh, there we go, let’s right that ship, shall we? After the scoring system explanations last time nearly put me in a coma, Medalist storms back with the vicious politicking of figure skating and the struggles of our leads, who do seem rather too noble for such a vicious sport.
First we need to finish up the tournament, and I love how Tsukasa uses his own strengths to make Inori into a credible threat even without some of the higher octane techniques. Even if it’s hooey, which I don’t believe, the way its sold makes it feel plausible. This plan is also a double-edged sword, as we learn, which makes its use even better as a storytelling mechanism.
This whole section feels like a culmination of the previous volumes and when it kicks into the climax, I genuinely got goosebumps it was so moving. This absolutely sells the moment it needs to sell and does so very well.
We see more of Jun, whose arrogance might be well-founded but doesn’t make him less of a horse’s ass. He’s not entirely bad, in his own assessment, at least, and the way he attempts to offer Tsukasa an out to follow a new career path rather than deal with what is, to Jun’s mind, inevitable disappointment, is some real devil’s bargain stuff.
And, yes, Jun wears all black and smokes, but it still works to paint him as a villain who is coming at this with an absolute sense of infallibility. One who feels like he should let Tsukasa have a way to save face. It’s not the most nuanced, but it has something to offer beyond the obvious.
There’s also some interaction between Inori and Hikaru later on during practice that suggests that the coach might be poisoning the talent with his own perspective, which could make for a tumultuous rivalry on the ice as well.
Even as Inori reaches this particular ending, an even bigger challenge opens up in an organic way, and even though Tsukasa rightly believes that she needed to do what she did, the speed at which it is put behind them and where it leaves them on the next stage is perfect for more drama. It’s elegantly plotted.
And, yes, there’s just enough of the ridiculous number of contestants to get the oomph you want from the results and it just felt much better organized than the previous volume. There are a couple of digressions for explanation, but we get the skating at the fore where it should be.
Plus we get yet another miserable human being returning to pick on Inori, this time in the form of an arrogant teenage snot who has the skills, but also the mouth, to deride Inori’s beloved older sister. With Inori a year out from her new antagonist’s bracket, that’ll be a fun point to revisit.
There’s a lot going on in this volume and I was really pleased with how much it improved on the one that came before it. A lot of genuinely strong moments and some great character work make for a great ride, plus a lot of well-drawn skating moments as well.
4.5 stars - I’ll let this one go back up. There’s a lot of pay-off and set-up to this and that delicate balancing act of rewarding the reader while also getting them invested in what’s to come is handled quite artfully.
July 3, 2025
Medalist Volume 6 is nothing short of a fucking knockout, solidifying its place as a must-read!
This volume is packed with wonderful character moments that deepen our connection to the cast. The tournament arc truly delivers, with actual stakes that keep you on the edge of your seat. And the ending? It's a pure shot of adrenaline, leaving you pumped for more. Inori continues to be one of the best characters in manga today, making it impossible not to love every single aspect of this series. Add to that the absolutely freaking stunning artwork, and you have a truly exceptional volume.
This volume is packed with wonderful character moments that deepen our connection to the cast. The tournament arc truly delivers, with actual stakes that keep you on the edge of your seat. And the ending? It's a pure shot of adrenaline, leaving you pumped for more. Inori continues to be one of the best characters in manga today, making it impossible not to love every single aspect of this series. Add to that the absolutely freaking stunning artwork, and you have a truly exceptional volume.
February 1, 2025
5 ⭐ THE RIVALRY IS ON!!!!!!!!
August 14, 2024
Heads on between coaches and flexing muscles. It was funny to read this volume and a bit scary. The conflicts were many.
But now they have one more card for the competition against Hikaru.
But now they have one more card for the competition against Hikaru.
March 6, 2023
Inori’s big chance finally comes, but even with Tsukasa’s coaching style, does she even have a chance at achieving her dreams? Afterwards, Tsukasa gets to meet his hero, Jun, in a smaller setting and the word ‘prick’ is deployed with expert accuracy.
Oh, there we go, let’s right that ship, shall we? After the scoring system explanations last time nearly put me in a coma, Medalist storms back with the vicious politicking of figure skating and the struggles of our leads, who do seem rather too noble for such a vicious sport.
First we need to finish up the tournament, and I love how Tsukasa uses his own strengths to make Inori into a credible threat even without some of the higher octane techniques. Even if it’s hooey, which I don’t believe, the way its sold makes it feel plausible. This plan is also a double-edged sword, as we learn, which makes its use even better as a storytelling mechanism.
This whole section feels like a culmination of the previous volumes and when it kicks into the climax, I genuinely got goosebumps it was so moving. This absolutely sells the moment it needs to sell and does so very well.
We see more of Jun, whose arrogance might be well-founded but doesn’t make him less of a horse’s ass. He’s not entirely bad, in his own assessment, at least, and the way he attempts to offer Tsukasa an out to follow a new career path rather than deal with what is, to Jun’s mind, inevitable disappointment, is some real devil’s bargain stuff.
And, yes, Jun wears all black and smokes, but it still works to paint him as a villain who is coming at this with an absolute sense of infallibility. One who feels like he should let Tsukasa have a way to save face. It’s not the most nuanced, but it has something to offer beyond the obvious.
There’s also some interaction between Inori and Hikaru later on during practice that suggests that the coach might be poisoning the talent with his own perspective, which could make for a tumultuous rivalry on the ice as well.
Even as Inori reaches this particular ending, an even bigger challenge opens up in an organic way, and even though Tsukasa rightly believes that she needed to do what she did, the speed at which it is put behind them and where it leaves them on the next stage is perfect for more drama. It’s elegantly plotted.
And, yes, there’s just enough of the ridiculous number of contestants to get the oomph you want from the results and it just felt much better organized than the previous volume. There are a couple of digressions for explanation, but we get the skating at the fore where it should be.
Plus we get yet another miserable human being returning to pick on Inori, this time in the form of an arrogant teenage snot who has the skills, but also the mouth, to deride Inori’s beloved older sister. With Inori a year out from her new antagonist’s bracket, that’ll be a fun point to revisit.
There’s a lot going on in this volume and I was really pleased with how much it improved on the one that came before it. A lot of genuinely strong moments and some great character work make for a great ride, plus a lot of well-drawn skating moments as well.
4.5 stars - I’ll let this one go back up. There’s a lot of pay-off and set-up to this and that delicate balancing act of rewarding the reader while also getting them invested in what’s to come is handled quite artfully.
Oh, there we go, let’s right that ship, shall we? After the scoring system explanations last time nearly put me in a coma, Medalist storms back with the vicious politicking of figure skating and the struggles of our leads, who do seem rather too noble for such a vicious sport.
First we need to finish up the tournament, and I love how Tsukasa uses his own strengths to make Inori into a credible threat even without some of the higher octane techniques. Even if it’s hooey, which I don’t believe, the way its sold makes it feel plausible. This plan is also a double-edged sword, as we learn, which makes its use even better as a storytelling mechanism.
This whole section feels like a culmination of the previous volumes and when it kicks into the climax, I genuinely got goosebumps it was so moving. This absolutely sells the moment it needs to sell and does so very well.
We see more of Jun, whose arrogance might be well-founded but doesn’t make him less of a horse’s ass. He’s not entirely bad, in his own assessment, at least, and the way he attempts to offer Tsukasa an out to follow a new career path rather than deal with what is, to Jun’s mind, inevitable disappointment, is some real devil’s bargain stuff.
And, yes, Jun wears all black and smokes, but it still works to paint him as a villain who is coming at this with an absolute sense of infallibility. One who feels like he should let Tsukasa have a way to save face. It’s not the most nuanced, but it has something to offer beyond the obvious.
There’s also some interaction between Inori and Hikaru later on during practice that suggests that the coach might be poisoning the talent with his own perspective, which could make for a tumultuous rivalry on the ice as well.
Even as Inori reaches this particular ending, an even bigger challenge opens up in an organic way, and even though Tsukasa rightly believes that she needed to do what she did, the speed at which it is put behind them and where it leaves them on the next stage is perfect for more drama. It’s elegantly plotted.
And, yes, there’s just enough of the ridiculous number of contestants to get the oomph you want from the results and it just felt much better organized than the previous volume. There are a couple of digressions for explanation, but we get the skating at the fore where it should be.
Plus we get yet another miserable human being returning to pick on Inori, this time in the form of an arrogant teenage snot who has the skills, but also the mouth, to deride Inori’s beloved older sister. With Inori a year out from her new antagonist’s bracket, that’ll be a fun point to revisit.
There’s a lot going on in this volume and I was really pleased with how much it improved on the one that came before it. A lot of genuinely strong moments and some great character work make for a great ride, plus a lot of well-drawn skating moments as well.
4.5 stars - I’ll let this one go back up. There’s a lot of pay-off and set-up to this and that delicate balancing act of rewarding the reader while also getting them invested in what’s to come is handled quite artfully.
January 17, 2025
This volume of Medalist finishes the block competition with Inori taking to the ice. Can she place and move on to nationals? But more importantly, can she take gold?
I loved Inori's sequence and the explanations behind Tsukasa's approach and the point system. It was approachable for someone who knew nothing of skating, but it still held tension and drama. The art is beautifully done. I also love the faith between Inori and Tsukasa. It's clear that all of the work they've done over the past volumes has led to this. It was also fun to see how Tsukasa crunched the stats to come up with his plan. He's not just going by feel; he's looking at data.
I loved this volume of Medalist for it's beautiful skating sequences, Tsukasa's commitment to being the best coach he can be, and Inori's drive to prove that both she and Tsukasa can win gold. I look forward to the next volume!
I loved Inori's sequence and the explanations behind Tsukasa's approach and the point system. It was approachable for someone who knew nothing of skating, but it still held tension and drama. The art is beautifully done. I also love the faith between Inori and Tsukasa. It's clear that all of the work they've done over the past volumes has led to this. It was also fun to see how Tsukasa crunched the stats to come up with his plan. He's not just going by feel; he's looking at data.
I loved this volume of Medalist for it's beautiful skating sequences, Tsukasa's commitment to being the best coach he can be, and Inori's drive to prove that both she and Tsukasa can win gold. I look forward to the next volume!
April 4, 2024
«Sul ghiaccio… l'assoluto non esiste!»
Medalist è una serie magica: ti trascina in pista e speri, preghi e piangi insieme alle pattinatrici e ai loro allenatori. Davanti all'esibizione di Inori sono saltata dalla sedia anch'io e ho esultato emozionatissima come Tsukasa. È stato bellissimo! La strada è ancora lunga, ma i due sono cresciuti tantissimo, non solo come allieva e allenatore, ma anche a livello emotivo. In questo sesto volume hanno reagito con coraggio e determinazione alle cattiverie che sono state rivolte a entrambi, cosa che non sarebbero riusciti minimamente a fare nel primo volume. Non vedo l'ora di leggere il seguito.
December 11, 2024
Das ist einfach eine so gute Reihe, ich komme aus dem Schwärmen nicht raus. Tsukasas Überzeugung und Vertrauen in Inori, sowie Inoris Liebe zu dem Sport und ihr Wille sich zu verbessern sind einfach wunderschön mitanzusehen. Habe richtig mitgefiebert bei diesem Band und es hat sich ausgezahlt. Auch Tsukasa erfährt mehr über Jun und Sonidori, und es geht für Inori nun zur nächsten Herausforderung. Ich bin gespannt, ob die anderen Trainer bzgl. Tsukasas Unerfahrenheit wirklich Recht haben, oder ob er und Inori noch ein Ass im Ärmel haben.
January 30, 2024
this vol is now my 2nd fav after the first volume. i'm OBSESSED. jun yodaka is ARGHHHHH he's low-key an ah hole but his character design and his traits are absolutely my FAVORITE. this type of character is my favorite babygirl 😭😭😭😭 literally kicking my feet and rolling on the bed because his panels are just..... so so serving cvnt. he's so graceful, so beautiful, so dangerous, so know what he's doing, so EVERYTHING.
May 3, 2025
It's time for Inori's big performance and it did NOT disappoint!! You get to see how she's grown over the past volumes with her skating, poise, charm, and skill--with plenty of people in the stands to cheer her on!
(No spoilers) I was surprised by the coach interactions, which I wasn't expecting. and the manga did a decent job helping keep all 14 other competitors straight.
An overall excellent installment in the Medalist series!!!
(No spoilers) I was surprised by the coach interactions, which I wasn't expecting. and the manga did a decent job helping keep all 14 other competitors straight.
An overall excellent installment in the Medalist series!!!
July 13, 2025
It’s not often I can say I was holding my breath reading anything, but the early chapters…WOW! So intense it was tearing me up! A fantastic manga with great characters. I’m not a skating fan, but this manga is more then just skating, it’s the drive to do something so deep and personal you get absorbed intensely, and with incredible artwork it shows. This is one of the best series out there for intensity and I love it so.
February 22, 2023
it is always THE BEST DAY when you open up Mangakalot on a whim and find a new volume of your pet manga translated~
April 1, 2025
This volume was so intense it had me both crossing my fingers and yelling, "thats my girl!" out loud, over and over.
April 20, 2025
THAT BACKFLIP THOUGH!!!!!!!!
December 17, 2025
Qué absorbente, me encanta.
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