New information on the second season of the anime "Medalist"

For the second season of the anime series "Medalist" (original title: Medarisuto), new details have been announced, including a full trailer, an official key visual, and additional voice actors.

The continuation of the popular figure skating series is announced for January 24, 2026. Released were a new teaser trailer, which introduces the plot surrounding the "Chubu Block Tournament" (approximately: Regional qualifier for the Chubu region), as well as an official key visual. The image bears the slogan "I will shine brighter than anyone else".

Ten additional voice actresses join the cast of the second season, portraying new rivals and characters from the world of figure skating.

The list of new voices includes:

- Natsuko Abe as Yuna Yagi

- Mao Ito as Rinna Sarukawa

- Maria Naganawa as Manaka Roba

- Minami Tanaka as Yotsuha Ushikawa

- Hikaru Tono as Kurumi Risu

- Takako Tanaka as Sakina Anaguma

- Yuko Natsuyoshi as Sana Niwatori

- Hibiki Yamamura as Iruka Okazaki

- Kotomi Aihara as Riina Kojo

- Ai Kayano as Marika Kurione

The main cast from the first season, including Natsumi Haruse as protagonist Inori Yuitsuka and Takeo Otsuka as coach Tsukasa Akeuraji, will reprise their roles.

The opening song for the second season is the title "Cold Night", performed by the artist HANA.

The production team from the first season remains for the continuation. The direction continues to be led by Yasutaka Yamamoto, the series composition is by Jukki Hanada, the character design by Chinatsu Kameyama and the music by Yuki Hayashi. The animation is once again produced by Studio ENGI.

"Medalist" is based on a manga by Tsurumaikada and tells the story of the failed figure skater Tsukasa Akeuraji and the young talent Inori Yuitsuka, who together try to realize their dream of reaching the world's top. The manga was awarded the 68th Shogakukan Manga Award in the General Category in 2023.