Medalist Episode 3: Taiyaki and Cake
Manga chapter 5-6
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10.0
9 Fans
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PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedTsukasa named those two options so comically, but I get it bc he's literally talking to a kid. I love how articulate he is and gentle as a coach. You can feel his passion through the screen especially with that doggy bit HAHA
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedThe animation is fluid as ever and omg Tsukasa is so captivating to watch. Can they make a spin-off series about him pls... also, is Inori actually a genius????
hellozaworldo
VerifiedWow Miketaro's attitude is something 😵💫 and it's crazy that some kids are actually like this irl. But one thing that I love about Medalist is how healthy the communication is so far 😮 even if Inori's still hella shy, she doesn't fail to tell people what she thinks
aejizone
Verifiedinori's growth as a skater is mostly shown in this episode, and coach tsukasa's definitely the right coach for her. i really like how he focuses on what inori wanted, knowing her validation issues. and the animation's really clean, especially that majestic scene of coach tsukasa.
jmdagreat
VerifiedPerfectly balances high-stakes drama with heartwarming character growth. It grounds the "genius" tag from earlier episodes in the reality of hard work and mental hurdles, making Inori’s eventual breakthroughs feel earned.
pranay
VerifiedNice, another episode full of good vibes. It was amazing to see Inori's growth and how she's trying to overcome her nervousness. Tsukasa is putting in all the effort to help her improve. You can tell Inori is special, a quick learner and bound to go far.
jofilcabug14
VerifiedThis episode highlights training and effort. It emphasizes discipline and consistency, showing real progress through hard work, and it’s honestly amazing to see that level of dedication portrayed so realistically and steadily.
kura_yena1211
VerifiedThe pacing here is so smooth. Her new friend totally gave her that much-needed reality check. I love how the vibe stays grounded by showing Tsukasa and Inori navigating the technicalities of their new partnership.
homotron3799
VerifiedPeaaaak
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off Inori's Prelim Badge Test success in Episode 2, this episode pivots from proving basic competence to confronting the psychological demands of real competition as the Meikoh Cup looms ahead. It's an early-season bridge episode — still in the first quarter of 13 — that deepens the Tsukasa-Inori dynamic and introduces Ryoka as a narrative foil, laying essential character groundwork before the competitive arc kicks into higher gear.
QUICK TAKES
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedTsukasa named those two options so comically, but I get it bc he's literally talking to a kid. I love how articulate he is and gentle as a coach. You can feel his passion through the screen especially with that doggy bit HAHA
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedThe animation is fluid as ever and omg Tsukasa is so captivating to watch. Can they make a spin-off series about him pls... also, is Inori actually a genius????
hellozaworldo
VerifiedWow Miketaro's attitude is something 😵💫 and it's crazy that some kids are actually like this irl. But one thing that I love about Medalist is how healthy the communication is so far 😮 even if Inori's still hella shy, she doesn't fail to tell people what she thinks
aejizone
Verifiedinori's growth as a skater is mostly shown in this episode, and coach tsukasa's definitely the right coach for her. i really like how he focuses on what inori wanted, knowing her validation issues. and the animation's really clean, especially that majestic scene of coach tsukasa.
jmdagreat
VerifiedPerfectly balances high-stakes drama with heartwarming character growth. It grounds the "genius" tag from earlier episodes in the reality of hard work and mental hurdles, making Inori’s eventual breakthroughs feel earned.
pranay
VerifiedNice, another episode full of good vibes. It was amazing to see Inori's growth and how she's trying to overcome her nervousness. Tsukasa is putting in all the effort to help her improve. You can tell Inori is special, a quick learner and bound to go far.
jofilcabug14
VerifiedThis episode highlights training and effort. It emphasizes discipline and consistency, showing real progress through hard work, and it’s honestly amazing to see that level of dedication portrayed so realistically and steadily.
kura_yena1211
VerifiedThe pacing here is so smooth. Her new friend totally gave her that much-needed reality check. I love how the vibe stays grounded by showing Tsukasa and Inori navigating the technicalities of their new partnership.
homotron3799
VerifiedPeaaaak
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