TV Anime "Medalist" Cast Announced! Natsumi Haruse plays the main character who aims for the gold medal in figure skating, and Takeo Otsuka plays the coach!

From "Medalist," which will be adapted into a TV anime, visuals of the main characters, Inori Shigumari and Tsukasa Meiura, as an athlete and coach pair have been released. In addition, it was announced that Natsumi Haruse will play the role of Inori Shigumari and Tsuyoshi Otsuka will play the role of Tsukasa Meiraji.

Medalist" (written by Kada Tsurumai) is a figure skating manga serialized in "Afternoon".
It won first place in the comics category of the "Next Comic Award 2022," the "Shogakukan Manga Award" for general readers in 2022, and the "Best Actress Award" in the "Magademie Award 2022," a manga award that honors manga characters. The main character, Inori Shizuna, won the "Leading Actress Award" at the "Magademie Award 2022," a manga award that honors manga characters.

⇒ "Medalist," which won first place in the "Next Coming Manga Award 2022," will be adapted into a TV anime! Celebratory illustrations and staff members are also revealed!

The visuals of the main character, Inori Shigumura, and Tsukasa Meiura as a pair of athlete and coach have been revealed. In addition, character and cast information was also announced, and it was revealed that Natsumi Haruse will play the role of the main character, Inori Shigumari, and Tsuyoshi Otsuka will play the role of Tsukasa Meuraji.

Medalist" pair visual

Character Information & Cast Comments

■Inori Yuzuru (CV: Natsumi Haruse)

A fifth grade elementary school girl who aspires to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating.
She has a strong passion for skating and has been practicing on her own.
Through her encounter with Tsukasa and his guidance, she begins to develop her natural talent.

Comment by Natsumi Haruse

For me, "Medalist" is my favorite manga, for which I look forward to its release every month, and I have been involved with it since I narrated the commercials for the first volume.
So when I heard about the anime adaptation, I was so excited that I got goosebumps.
I am very grateful to be able to play the role of Inori, the coolest girl ever, and at the same time, I feel a great sense of responsibility.
I am a clumsy person, but I will do my best to stand on the ice with Inori-chan with my heart pounding in my chest.
I would be happy if the people who watch the anime become interested in figure skating, and if it gives them the courage to do their best tomorrow.

Tsukasa Meiuraji (CV: Takeo Otsuka)

He is a 26-year-old who has competed in the All-Japan Championships in ice dancing, but is worried about finding a job after he retires.
Having started skating in junior high school, he empathizes with Inori's situation, and inspired by her passion, he takes on her as a coach.

■Takao Otsuka comment

Every time I read the original work, I am moved by the many feelings conveyed in the work.
I am very honored to be able to be involved in this project as the role of Ruji Meiura.
I will do my best to bring the power and passion of this work to the TV animation "Medalist". Thank you very much for your cooperation!

*Comments are in Japanese only.

Work information
TV animation " Medalist
＜Broadcast Information
Undecided

<Introduction
Tsukasa Meiuraji, a young man who failed as a skater, meets a girl named Inori Shigumari, who has a yearning for the world of figure skating.
Inori's obsession with the rink inspires Tsukasa to take on the role of coach.
Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa grows as a coach.
Together, they aim to become "medalists" of glory!

<Staff
Original Story: Kada Tsurumai (serialized in Kodansha's "Afternoon")
Director : Yasutaka Yamamoto
Series Composition/Screenplay : Juki Hanada
Character Design : Chinatsu Kameyama
Animation Production : ENGI

<Cast
Inori Yui: Natsumi Haruse
Road Tsukasa Meiura: Tsuyoshi Otsuka

＜WEB
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Original story information:
■"Medalist