The adaptation to the anime of “Medalist”He has exploded in the forums in Japan after a segment went viral on social networks. Released this season, this anime has conquered fans with their spectacular animation, especially in artistic skating scenes. Thus, it is already known as the “surprise of the season” by the spectators.
アニメでここまで美しさやしなやかさ、軽やかさを表現できるなんて知らなかった#Medalist #メダリスト pic.twitter.com/ndkzi0v78s
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The story follows Iori Yutsuka, an 11-year-old girl with a brutal talent for ice skating, and her coach Tsukasa Akeuraji, an ex-patator who helps her pursue her Olympic dream. But what is really leaving everyone without words is the quality of animation, which easily competes with other genre giants such as “Yuri !!! On Ice ”.
In the comments forums, users are delirious with how well the skating is seen in the anime, and many are wondering if it is a traditional animation or if there is any CGI behind all that. Comments do not stop highlighting fluidity and care for details, a surprise coming from ENGI, which had been disappointed with its most recent projects.
- «I thought it would be a 3D scene, but I was surprised to be 2D».
- «This is crazy!».
- «This is what they call 'God's animation'?».
- «Already Yuri !!! On Ice It was incredible, but this surpasses».
- «But isn't this an anime for Lolic*Neros?».
- «Are the otakus start skating after seeing this?».
- «Is this better than what Shara Pova or Kim Yuna did? The animation is incredible!».
- «I think the popularity of this anime exploded after the second episode. Animated sports really shine when there is action».
- «Does anyone bother how big their faces are? It's weird, it looks like an anime for lolic*neros».
- «This is what they call 'Quality Animation'!».
In short, animation has been a hot topic, with many praising the ENGI studies (and, obviously to their animators) for the incredible work they have done. Despite some criticism about the visual approach, “Medalist” is being one of the most commented topics of the season, and now it only remains to see what the series more holds and what other surprises will have to offer.
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