A new music video (MV) between the figure skating manga Medalist and Kenshi Yonezu’s “BOW AND ARROW,” the opening theme song for its TV anime, has been released on YouTube. The collaborative MV again highlights the journey between the two main characters, Inori and her coach Tsukasa, as they pursue their dream of winning a gold medal.
The collaboration is also commemorating the release of Medalist Volume 13, which went on sale on June 23 in Japan. At the end of the video, Inori delivers a line written specifically for this MV, content not featured in the original manga.
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Medalist is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsurumaikada. It has been serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon since May 2020. The manga series also won at the 68th Shogakukan Manga Award for the general category. Kodansha licensed it in English, and they’ve been releasing it since May 2021.
An anime adaptation by studio ENGI premiered in January 2025, running for a total of 12 episodes. Season 2 was announced immediately after the finale. The anime is streaming on Disney+ (Disney Plus). The story follows Tsukasa, a man whose dreams of competitive skating were shattered, and Inori, a girl determined to make it to the world stage despite starting out late. United by the shared goal, they embark on the difficult journey of figure skating.
Source: KODANSHA Official YouTube
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