Season 1 was inspiring, so I can't wait for more—Tsukasa and Inori's journey to overcome their struggles through figure skating was incredibly moving. Figure skating anime are so underrated; the combination of athletic competition and artistic expression creates such compelling storytelling. Conton Candy's music is always emotional; their work on Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus showed they can capture heartfelt moments perfectly. January 24 is coming up fast—less than a month away means fans won't have to wait long.

Ahead of a January 24, 2026 broadcast, the Medalist anime released a brand-new Season 2 trailer today that announces and previews "Rookies" by Conton Candy (Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus OP) as the new ending theme song.

WATCH THE SEASON 2 TRAILER: Medalist Season 2 Trailer

Ending Theme

"Rookies" performed by Conton Candy

The ending theme is previewed in the new trailer.

Production Staff

Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto (Servant x Service)

Animation Studio: ENGI

Series Composition: Jukki Hanada (Sound! Euphonium)

Character Design: Chinatsu Kameyama (In Another World With My Smartphone 2)

Music: Yuki Hayashi (Haikyu!!)

About the Series

Kodansha USA publishes an official English version of Ikada Tsuruma's original manga.

Synopsis: Tsukasa, whose dreams were crushed. Inori, left to fend for herself. These two share a dream...and their tenacity may be the only thing that sees them through. Their destination? The ice...on the world's stage!

Premiere Information

Date: January 24, 2026

Are you excited for Season 2? What did you love most about Season 1? Do you follow figure skating? What do you think of the new ending theme? Share your thoughts in the comments below!