Medalist | Raw Manga

(メダリスト, Medarisuto ) is an award-winning Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Tsurumaikada . Since its debut in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon

Emotional Depth: Unlike standard "competition-focused" sports manga, Medalist excels in portraying the inner struggles, self-doubt, and "grittier desperation" of its leads, 11-year-old Inori and her coach Tsukasa.

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Expression: Beyond the skating, the "raw" facial expressions of Inori and her rival, Hikaru Kamisaki, capture the intense psychological pressure of elite competition. 3. The Road to the Olympics

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Status: Ongoing. As of early 2026, the series has reached 14 collected tankōbon volumes in Japan.

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Serialization: Monthly in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine.