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メダリスト [Medalist] #3
Medalist, Vol. 3
On the ice, there are no absolutes... and that's why you can change your destiny at any moment!
The West Japan championships, Inori and Tsukasa's first regional challenge, is underway! Using the two double jumps she's learned through intense training, the two of them must face off with the best that the powerhouse skating clubs of western Japan can offer!
The West Japan championships, Inori and Tsukasa's first regional challenge, is underway! Using the two double jumps she's learned through intense training, the two of them must face off with the best that the powerhouse skating clubs of western Japan can offer!
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2021
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September 11, 2023
In this volume, Inori and Tsukasa join the West Japan championships, where they meet some awesome and scary opponents, and some crazy stuff happens.
This manga has some amazing drawings of figure skating moves, cool characters, and a captivating story about a will to buck conventions and qualify as an Olympic skater.
There are more characters now and it has begun to be harder to track all those characters. For this reader, as long as I focus on Inori and Tsukasa, I won't get lost. Probably.
This manga has some amazing drawings of figure skating moves, cool characters, and a captivating story about a will to buck conventions and qualify as an Olympic skater.
There are more characters now and it has begun to be harder to track all those characters. For this reader, as long as I focus on Inori and Tsukasa, I won't get lost. Probably.
July 24, 2025
just amazing drawings of figure skating...managing to catch the agility, movements and beauty it can be..
Storyline is fun and inspiring.
great recommend for children starting a sport or activity
Storyline is fun and inspiring.
great recommend for children starting a sport or activity
July 10, 2024
Not as strong as volume 1-2 but still great. Basically we see Inori grow within a year. All her practice and hard work pays off as she tries her best to showcase her abilities. The time skip is nice and helps move the series forward. I also like how we get more into Hikaru and also Rioh. Excited to see how they all evolve.
November 23, 2021
Inori is at the West Japan tournament trying for her Level 1, but competition is fierce and she’s beset by wall to wall problems. Amidst a tough field, what hope does she have and will her dream survive the heat of competition?
This is one of the best sports/competition manga that’s come out in years and it’s such a treat every time a new volume shows up. Despite my general disdain for figure skating, I find it impossible not to root for Inori the whole way.
There are a lot of stand up and cheer moments in this one, especially off the ice. When an equipment disaster strikes and Tsubasa has to rush off to fix it, the old Inori would have been a lot less sure of herself. This time, watching her talk her way through her anxieties and show how she’s learned from Tsubasa is just wonderful. The parking lot scene is the high point of the volume.
It’s also been a journey to see her mom come around to supporting her, although there’s one especially charming surprise guest in this one that has her beat in that department.
This story has never been afraid to let Inori fail and that, too, makes this better than most competitions where the lead is fated to win by narrative fiat. The mangaka clearly knows that eventual triumph is way better than continual triumph. It makes every match way, way more interesting to watch and gives a jolt to the training sections as well.
The completion is pretty solid throughout, although it does introduce a gaggle of girls who took time to keep straight and are mostly there to shine a light on the main competitors. That one girl with the confidence of a neurosurgeon is particularly obnoxious. Still, the push and pull of the scores and the ‘maybe we should do this’ to try and pull out a win are engaging as heck.
The way the story generates its conflicts from its setting is always welcome - Inori pushes herself so hard that the question of sporting injuries has to be dealt with. The narrative gives just enough information so we know how it matters without feeling like an info dump, which is something not so easy to do, I’ve learned.
The manga also wisely addresses something that a lot of sports stories don’t - your lead may want to be the very best and work hard, but it’s not like anybody else is coming there to take second place. They’re ALL doing their best and despite that, not everybody can win either.
Of course, they don’t all have Tsubasa either - his faith in Inori is always great to see and his own background makes him interesting. As is pointed out, he never amounted to anything special in the end, so who is he to try and coach somebody to such a potentially high level? I think the series is answering that quite handily as it goes, really.
The back section involves Rioh, a male skater, who has a massive attitude problem and has previously treated Inori like trash. While he rattles her again somewhat, she roars to life this time based on her faith in her coach and herself. It throws down the perfect challenge to wrap things up on.
4.5 stars - ‘who are you again?’ aside, this volume brings it for a very interesting look at an intense competition and the consequences thereof. Great characters and a great story and told consistently well make this an easy pick, doubly so if you love a good sports story.
This is one of the best sports/competition manga that’s come out in years and it’s such a treat every time a new volume shows up. Despite my general disdain for figure skating, I find it impossible not to root for Inori the whole way.
There are a lot of stand up and cheer moments in this one, especially off the ice. When an equipment disaster strikes and Tsubasa has to rush off to fix it, the old Inori would have been a lot less sure of herself. This time, watching her talk her way through her anxieties and show how she’s learned from Tsubasa is just wonderful. The parking lot scene is the high point of the volume.
It’s also been a journey to see her mom come around to supporting her, although there’s one especially charming surprise guest in this one that has her beat in that department.
This story has never been afraid to let Inori fail and that, too, makes this better than most competitions where the lead is fated to win by narrative fiat. The mangaka clearly knows that eventual triumph is way better than continual triumph. It makes every match way, way more interesting to watch and gives a jolt to the training sections as well.
The completion is pretty solid throughout, although it does introduce a gaggle of girls who took time to keep straight and are mostly there to shine a light on the main competitors. That one girl with the confidence of a neurosurgeon is particularly obnoxious. Still, the push and pull of the scores and the ‘maybe we should do this’ to try and pull out a win are engaging as heck.
The way the story generates its conflicts from its setting is always welcome - Inori pushes herself so hard that the question of sporting injuries has to be dealt with. The narrative gives just enough information so we know how it matters without feeling like an info dump, which is something not so easy to do, I’ve learned.
The manga also wisely addresses something that a lot of sports stories don’t - your lead may want to be the very best and work hard, but it’s not like anybody else is coming there to take second place. They’re ALL doing their best and despite that, not everybody can win either.
Of course, they don’t all have Tsubasa either - his faith in Inori is always great to see and his own background makes him interesting. As is pointed out, he never amounted to anything special in the end, so who is he to try and coach somebody to such a potentially high level? I think the series is answering that quite handily as it goes, really.
The back section involves Rioh, a male skater, who has a massive attitude problem and has previously treated Inori like trash. While he rattles her again somewhat, she roars to life this time based on her faith in her coach and herself. It throws down the perfect challenge to wrap things up on.
4.5 stars - ‘who are you again?’ aside, this volume brings it for a very interesting look at an intense competition and the consequences thereof. Great characters and a great story and told consistently well make this an easy pick, doubly so if you love a good sports story.
October 18, 2023
Medalist continua ad essere troppo poco chiacchierato, questo terzo volume secondo me è leggermente sotto ai primi due, ma comunque molto coinvolgente, con dei disegni spettacolari e la dinamica Inori-Tsukasa che rimane fantastica. Leggete Medalist raga dai dai dai.
July 15, 2024
Medalist continues with Inori and Tsukasa taking on the West Japan Tournament and meeting new and old faces. I enjoyed the flock of new girls shown in the competition, and seeing Ema's story was an interesting change of pace.
Inori learns from friends and rivals alike, which is heartwarming and inspiring. This volume also highlights the importance of rest in any training regimen.
It will be interesting to see how Inori continues to perform.
Inori learns from friends and rivals alike, which is heartwarming and inspiring. This volume also highlights the importance of rest in any training regimen.
It will be interesting to see how Inori continues to perform.
February 3, 2024
there's a pretty significant time skip in this volume – i dont particularly enjoy time skips but i do think it was a good decision in this case as seeing inori repeatedly training and passing the badge tests would've been repetitive. I also think the addition of rioh to the club will be interesting for the next volume. i'm also curious to learn more about jun yodaka.
March 26, 2025
Art style night and day from volume 1. I love both Inori and Coach Tsukasa's energy.
February 27, 2025
Oh my god, I'm sooo proud of Inori in this volume ;-; It's so amazing to watch her self confidence blossom. I love the way she's learning from Tsukasa's amazing example and support.
Also, lots of cool new characters introduced in this volume! I'm interested in all of them, for sure!! I'm really excited to see how Rioh is going to grow and develop. I like the way that this manga is already tackling toxic masculinity/trauma with him -- when Tsukasa compliments him, he wants to think of an ironic comment to say, because he feels like being happy will get him made fun of. I feel like that's really good characterization of an 11 year old boy that has so much on his shoulders.
I want to learn more about Jun and Hikaru's dynamic. Hikaru seems so cheerful even though she has so much on her shoulders. I hope she and Inori can see each other again soon! I also want more Mittens in the next volume!!!!
God I love this series so far!
Also, lots of cool new characters introduced in this volume! I'm interested in all of them, for sure!! I'm really excited to see how Rioh is going to grow and develop. I like the way that this manga is already tackling toxic masculinity/trauma with him -- when Tsukasa compliments him, he wants to think of an ironic comment to say, because he feels like being happy will get him made fun of. I feel like that's really good characterization of an 11 year old boy that has so much on his shoulders.
I want to learn more about Jun and Hikaru's dynamic. Hikaru seems so cheerful even though she has so much on her shoulders. I hope she and Inori can see each other again soon! I also want more Mittens in the next volume!!!!
God I love this series so far!
December 12, 2023
Volume avvincente. La piccola Inori riesce a portare a casa una medaglia dalla Gara del Giappone occidentale, ma è l'ultimo e il meno importante dei bottini di questa competizione. Ciò che veramente rimane è il raggiungimento della consapevolezza di sé, del proprio potenziale e dei propri limiti. Da qui Inori ripartirà insieme al suo fantastico coach, più determinata che mai e con la prospettiva di guardare sempre avanti.
Una vecchia conoscenza diventa nuovo membro del club e compagno di allenamenti di Inori... lui ancora non lo sa, ma è sicuro che molto presto ringrazierà il padre per averlo portato qui.
Una vecchia conoscenza diventa nuovo membro del club e compagno di allenamenti di Inori... lui ancora non lo sa, ma è sicuro che molto presto ringrazierà il padre per averlo portato qui.
September 20, 2024
A nice installment for the series. Inori continues to skyrocket towards nationals. Along the way the story introduces more characters with their own motivations and walls to climb. As usual, the art continues to be a banger, especially the background characters which help bring life to each scene.
Looking forward to the next volume!
Looking forward to the next volume!
October 13, 2024
4.5 stars
Einfach nur toll. Inoris Entwicklung ist einfach super, und ich liebe die Message, wie wichtig es ist, an sich selbst zu glauben und Selbstvertrauen zu haben. Der Wettbewerb war spannend und herausfordernd, und das letzte Kapitel gibt einen tollen Einblick in das, was folgt. Muss die Reihe bald weiterlesen!
Einfach nur toll. Inoris Entwicklung ist einfach super, und ich liebe die Message, wie wichtig es ist, an sich selbst zu glauben und Selbstvertrauen zu haben. Der Wettbewerb war spannend und herausfordernd, und das letzte Kapitel gibt einen tollen Einblick in das, was folgt. Muss die Reihe bald weiterlesen!
October 18, 2023
I'm so proud of her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 14, 2024
It was finally time to do the Kyoto tournament. The competition is high, Inori and Tsukasa now have some region rivals and they tech us that stress and rest goes hand I hand.
A nice volume.
A nice volume.
August 24, 2024
4.5 stars.
October 2, 2024
I absolutely adore this series. From the art and explanation as I know nothing about ice skating. Definitely glad i own this series
January 9, 2025
the mini comics at the end are my favourite part!
January 26, 2025
5 ⭐ This just keeps getting better and better!!
March 3, 2025
I’m really enjoying this series.
March 16, 2025
My child growing so quick 🥺 and tsukasa 🧎🏾♀️
May 29, 2025
So good
December 19, 2025
This book was really fun and the costumes were so pretty.
May 12, 2025
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