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Medalist episode 9 is set to be released on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 1:30 am JST. The episode will air on Japanese channels such as TV Asahi and streaming sites like ABEMA. International fans can stream the series on Disney+.
The previous episode saw Inori regaining her skating boots after Tsukasa ran a mile and retrieved them from a nearby train station. Afterward, Inori and Tsukasa accessed their competition and were surprised by the talent of the young ice skaters.
Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers for the anime.
Medalist episode 9 release date and time for all major regions
Medalist episode 9 will be released on March 2, 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:
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Medalist episode 9: Where to watch?
According to the local airing timings, Medalist episode 9 will be released on Japanese channels like TV Asahi (the NUMAnimation slot), CS TV Asahi, and BS Asahi. It will also be available on Japanese streaming sites like ABEMA, Niconico, and many others, like most Winter 2025 anime series.
For international viewers, the series will be available to stream on Disney+, as it isn't included in Crunchyroll's Winter 2025 anime lineup. Medalist episode 9 and the entire series can be watched on local platforms like Hulu.
Medalist episode 8 recap
Medalist episode 8, titled Western Powerhouses, commenced where it left off as Inori realized that she left her sharing boots on the bullet train. Moreover, she also had to inform Tsukasa about her condition. Tsukasa immediately called the train officials and, fortunately, they retrieved Inori's bag as a lost item.
So, Tsukasa ran a mile toward the station to retrieve Inori's boots. Inori and her mother worried about whether Tsukasa might make it before the female protagonist's performance. Before long, the contest started, and Inori had to watch everyone from the audience's side. However, she kept practicing to stop herself from overthinking.
On the other hand, Tsukasa had reached the station and acquired Inori's bag. Before long, he returned to the contest's venue and handed Inori her boots so that she could get ready for her performance. After gearing up, Tsukasa and Inori enter the ice rink as the female protagonist's group starts warming up.
The young prodigy Kanna Kitora was among the performers. Due to her power, she broke the ice rink during her performance, which caused other players to be inconvenienced. However, most players scored exceptionally well, creating a sense of tension for Inori.
What to expect from Medalist episode 9? (Speculation)
Medalist episode 9 title is titled Western Powerhouses Part 2. As stated in the episode's preview synopsis, the next episode will see Inori performing flawlessly on the ice rink, even though her start was sloppy. Moreover, her performance will even remind Tsukasa of himself.
On the other hand, as seen in the episode's preview trailer, the next episode will also see Ema's performance. However, her performance might not end like that of Inori's, raising the tension of the tournament.
Related Links
- Ice-skating anime Medalist confirms Winter 2025 premiere date
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