A new trailer arrived for Medalist season 2, revealing plans for a January 2026 broadcast premiere in Japan. The anime continues the adaptation of Tsurumaikada’s Olympic ice-skating manga of the same name, and you can see more of what happens next in the video below. …Read more »
Japan has its own distinct culture with rules and manners that might not always be familiar for traveling tourists. As a creative solution, right now the Shinkansen sections of Tokyo, Shinagawa, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Shin Osaka Stations are using “Manga Manners” to help people know …Read more »
There’s good news for fans of the Medalist anime — we can officially confirm that it’s receiving a second season! Along with the Medalist season 2 news came this trailer. Medalist Season 2 Trailer The show got its start on January 4. As a way to be more …Read more »
Singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu is behind Medalist’s opening theme song “Bow and Arrow.” Since Medalist is an anime about ice skating, Yonezu’s own music video for the song tapped real-life Olympic figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. The video goes back and forth from Yonezu singing and Hanyu …Read more »
Nya-nya-nya! February 22 (2/22) is National Cat Day in Japan. The holiday was established in 1978 and celebrated ever since. People across the country celebrate by sharing photos of their feline friends, or by picking up themed merch and snacks from local shops. As for …Read more »
If you’re the type to skip anime endings… one, you do you. But two, consider sticking around this season—at least for a few of them! This season is full of anime endings that brighten our mood and lift our spirits, and these three are right …Read more »
This season’s sports anime are pouring all their blood, sweat, and tears into aiming for the top. And the girls starring in these series are going for the gold—in some cases literally! Whether it’s a last chance at high school glory, a late start in …Read more »
The digital manga app Mangamo has teamed up with Kodansha for their exclusive Fall in Love Read Campaign. Starting this week, and until November 5, select Kodansha titles are 50% off and select bundles are 60% off. The series highlighted are Our Fake Marriage, Whisper …Read more »
Ikada Tsuruma’s Shogakukan Manga Award-winning figure skating series Medalist is officially getting an anime adaptation, and the announcement was paired with a teaser visual and a celebratory illustration by the author. We also have the main staff behind it, so let’s take a look at …Read more »
The winning titles of the 68th Shogakukan Manga Awards have been revealed! Congrats to the winners, who are receiving a prize of 1 million yen (approximately $9,000) and a statuette. For the category of Best Shojo Manga, the winner is Ashita, Watashi wa Dareka no …Read more »
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