The official website of the anime Medalist revealed this week a new teaser trailer his second seasonin which the exciting Chubu block tournament. In addition, a new promotional image with the slogan: “I will shine brighter than anyone else!”and it was confirmed that the premiere is scheduled for January 2026.


A high-level team behind the ice
The direction of the series is again in charge of Yasutaka Yamamoto (Servant x Service), under the production of the studio ENGI. The composition of the series is the responsibility of Jukki Hanada (Sound! Euphonium), while the character design is done by Chinatsu Kameyama (In Another World With My Smartphone 2). The music, a key piece in this emotional story, is composed by Yuki Hayashiknown for his work in Haikyu!!
A story that defies limits
The publisher Kodansha USA publishes the original manga Ikada Tsuruma in English and describes the story this way:
Tsukasawhose dreams were cut short, and Inoria young woman who has had to fend for herself, share an unwavering ambition. Only your determination can lead them to achieve their ultimate goal: conquering the ice in the world stage.
The return of Medalist promises not only impressive skating sequences, but also a powerful message about perseverance, passion and redemption. The series will premiere in January 2026which would correspond to the month of January 2026 (UTC+2) for Spain.
