Medalist episode 2 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Modified Jan 07, 2025 11:46 GMT

Medalist episode 2 release date and time, where to watch, and more (Image via ENGI)

Medalist episode 2 is set to be released on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 1:30 AM JST. The episode will air on Japanese TV channels like TV Asashi and Japanese streaming sites like ABEMA. International fans can stream the series on Disney+.

The previous episode introduced the main protagonists and saw their meeting at an ice rink. Afterward, these two met in person, and Tsukasa tried to convince Inori's mother to let the girl start her career as an ice skater. After volunteering to become the coach, Inori's mother finally agreed.

Medalist episode 2 release date and time for all major regions

Inori, as seen in the anime (Image via ENGI)

Medalist episode 2 will be released on January 12, 2025, at 1:30 AM (according to Japanese Standard Time). The release timing and date will vary in different parts of the world. Some of these timezones are as follows:

Time Zone	Release Day	Release Date	Release Time
Pacific Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	8:30 am
Eastern Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	11:30 am
Greenwich Mean Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	4:30 pm
Central European Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	5:30 pm
Indian Standard Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	10:00 pm
Philippine Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	12:30 am
Japanese Standard Time	Sunday	January 12, 2025	1:30 am
Australian Central Time	Sunday	January 12, 2025	3:00 am

Medalist episode 2: Where to Watch

According to the local airing timings, the Medalist episode 2 will be released on Japanese TV channels like TV Asahi (the NUMAnimation slot), CS TV Asahi, and BS Asahi. Moreover, like most of the Winter 2025 anime series, the series will be available to stream on Japanese streaming sites like ABEMA, Niconico, and many others.

For international fans, the series will be available to stream on Disney+ as It isn't present in Crunchyroll's Winter 2025 anime line-up. Medalist episode 2 and the entire series can also be watched on local streaming sites like Hulu.

Medalist episode 1 recap

Medalist episode 1, titled Genius on Ice, introduced Tsukasa, an ice skater on the brink of quitting, and Inori, an 11-year-old passionate about ice skating. The former was called from Yokohama Prefecture in case of a job opportunity. So, he passed the time at a local ice rink. However, he witnessed Inori grabbing rental ice-skating shoes from a locker.

After a chase, Inori cleared the misunderstanding and revealed that she had a dream of becoming an ice skater. Tsukasa gave her the breakdown of what an ice skater makes and asked Inori to come with her mother tomorrow. The next day, while Tsukasa was being offered a job as a coach, Inori arrived with her mother. However, the mother was reluctant over not letting Inori become an ice skater.

Tsukasa as seen in the anime (Image via ENGI)

However, Tsukasa was optimistic and wanted to give Inori a chance to pursue her dreams. So, they went for a trial run, and Inorit did every move flawlessly. However, Inori's mother still wasn't convinced. So, Tsukasa tried teaching Inori some professional moves, which she learned with ease. Although the mother appreciated Inori's talent, she wasn't ready to ruin another daughter's life through the same career.

The mother was adamant that Inori was too old and it was too late for her to start her journey. However, as a last resort, Tsukasa volunteered to become Inori's coach and bring her to the Olympics. Although the mother was scared of Tsukasa's enthusiasm, she agreed, and Inori was filled with joy over the start of a new life.

Medalist episode 2: What to expect (Speculative)

Medalist episode 2 is titled Beginner Badge Test. As stated in the preview synopsis, the next episode will see Tsukasa and Hitomi urge Inori to take the Badge Test, a certification exam that allows ice skaters to compete in competitions.

Fortunately, Inori agrees to take the test. On the day of the test, Inori meets a beautiful, who was showcased in the series' promotional videos. As stated by Inori, the girl was just like a princess.

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Edited by Rachith Rao