The ice
rink is preparing to host its biggest competition to date on the big screen. It
has been officially announced that the anime adaptation of the figure skating
manga Medalist will feature a theatrical film, which is
scheduled to premiere in Japan in 2027.
The update
was shared by the Kadokawa company, revealing what they called
an "ultra trailer" and a first promotional image of the project. The
production committee confirmed that this cinematic installment will narrate the
next arc of the original work, serving as a direct continuation after the
events of the end of the second television season.
Medalist
Details
As this is
an announcement in its early stages of development, the creative team is
keeping the exact details about the animation studio in charge, the technical
team and the cast of seiyuus that will return for this installment in reserve.
This information is expected to be revealed in the coming months along with a
longer trailer.
About
the work
The main
story follows the arduous training of Tsukasa and Inori, who decide to work
together to overcome the physical and emotional limits of the sport, with the
ultimate goal of reaching the highest level of world figure skating
competition. The animated franchise began its television run in January 2025,
recently airing its second season in early 2026.
The
original work, written and illustrated by mangaka Tsurumaikada,
began serialization in the pages of Kodansha's Afternoon magazine
in May 2020, publishing its fourteenth compilation volume at the end of January
this year. The excellence of its sports storytelling has earned it prestigious
accolades in the print manga industry, including the award for Best Overall
Manga at both the 68th Shogakukan Manga Awards and the
48th Kodansha Manga Awards.
