Sports manga continue to thrive and I'm really glad it has because otherwise we might not have gotten a title like this one, even if it's di...
Dec 4, 2021 • Subscribe
More like this
Pick of the Week: Medalist Medalist Medalist
SEAN: Medalist, it's Medalist, you will read Medalist, go on, get it in print AND digital, look, the logo is slightly different, read Medalist. MICHELLE: I feel this…
Medalist
Medalist is currently streaming on Hulu....
Medalist – 02
So far at least, Medalist is really coloring between the lines.
Medalist – 03
If Mittens is destined to be Inori's fated rival we're in serious trouble here.
Medalist – 04
Medalist kind of plays like Ao no Miburo on ice.
Medalist Episode 11 Review – Training Camp
In a way, Rioh and Tsukasa are alike…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 566: Medalist
In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga about succeeding by hard work and the belief that you can prove everyone wrong. So sit back and enjoy as…
Medalist Episode 8 Review – Fierce Competition
That cliffhanger was foul!
Medalist Episode 4 Review – Meikou Cup
I can’t believe Inori’s mom got character development.
First Impression: Medalist
One day, former ice dancer Tsukasa sees an 11-year-old girl, Inori, try to sneak her way into an ice rink without paying. After chasing her around and scolding…
Medalist – Episode 1
Compelling and warmhearted, Medalist will capture the gold in your heart as a story with a lot of potential to be one of Winter's best.
First Look: Medalist
Tsukasa always wanted to be a professional figure skater, but having only begun training during middle school, he never managed to climb to the top and has largely…
First Impressions – Medalist
Medalist ended up being about as good as I expected, but took an unexpected route to get there.
Anime Like Medalist
Tsukasa Akeuraji dreamed of becoming a professional figure skater, but with professionals starting training in elementary school, he started too late in his
Skate-Leading Stars, The Gymnastics Samurai, Welcome to the Ballroom, Blue Period, Chihayafuru
First Look: Medalist
Tsukasa always wanted to be a professional figure skater, but having only begun training during middle school, he never managed to climb to the top and has largely…
Holiday Review: SENSOR
Horror manga has taken off in a big way, and the man at the forefront of this trend has been Junji Ito. It's been too long since we've…
Holiday Review: GIGANT
This year saw the announcement of a lot of new titles from established creators. Unfortunately, that included Hiroya Oku. GIGANT ( Giganto ...
Guyabano Holiday Review
A lot of manga will catch your attention, but you would be doing yourself a disservice if you can't make time to check Guyabano Holiday out.
Medalist Episode 6 Review – An Arduous Journey
How Tsukasa became the person he is now.
Medalist Episode 9 Review – The Latebloomers’ Determination
Ema really deserved that win.
Medalist Episode 7 Review – Coaching The Coach
Why are the men hot?
Medalist Episode 5 Review – The Other Competitors
I express my condolences to the families affected by the Flight 5342 incident.
River’s Edge and Medalist
The Seattle Mariners are here in town, ish, playing the Angels and they won 11-0 and then...
Holiday Review #5: GOKURAKUGAI
Even shonen manga is not immune to the horror vibes, even if it mostly takes the form of demon fighters like this one. GOKURAKUGAI, by Yuto ...
It's Holiday Review Time!
As we head into another December, it's time once more for another round of Holiday Reviews at The Manga Test Drive. That means 25 days of...
Holiday Review #5 - OROCHI
Viz has been the biggest beneficiary of the Junji Ito horror manga craze, but it wasn't until this year that they were willing to capitalize...
Holiday Review: SUPER HXEROES
There were also plenty of titles trading in pure unadulterated fanservice, although most of them were not quite as literal about this as thi...
Holiday Review: PENGUIN GENTLEMEN
Fanservice can take all sorts of shapes, though. Often it's attached to round, bouncy girls, but sometimes it's indulging in a fantasy wher...
Holiday Review #21 INNOCENT
Y'all know I love historical manga a lot, and I've always had a fascination with the French Revolution and the time period around it, so th...
Holiday Review #5 - OROCHI
Viz has been the biggest beneficiary of the Junji Ito horror manga craze, but it wasn't until this year that they were willing to capitalize...
Holiday Review: DAI DARK
Of course, you can work with horrific ideas and make them fun and charming. Just look at this series, for example. DAI DARK ( Dai Daku ), b...
Holiday Review: DUNGEON TOILET
That being said, we got A LOT of isekai manga this year. For every year this trend drags on, it seems the stories only get stranger, more s...
Holiday Review #4: GANNIBAL
For those who wanted horror manga that was a little more recent and gruesome, there were also releases like this one. GANNIBAL ( Gannibaru )...
Holiday Review: YAKUZA LOVER
Even Shojo Beat was willing to get a little raunchier than usual this year with titles like this one. YAKUZA LOVER ( Koi to Dangan ), by No...
Holiday Review: ENIALE & DEWIELA
Speaking of making great art this year, there are few mangaka making art as great as Witch Hat Atelier creator Kamome Shirahama. This year...
Holiday Review #1: TEPPU!
It's time for another round of Holiday Reviews and we're start this year off much in the same way that we ended the last one: with a review...
Holiday Review #5: GOKURAKUGAI
Even shonen manga is not immune to the horror vibes, even if it mostly takes the form of demon fighters like this one. GOKURAKUGAI, by Yuto ...
It's Holiday Review Time!
As we head into another December, it's time once more for another round of Holiday Reviews at The Manga Test Drive. That means 25 days of...
Holiday Review: LIL' LEO
Sadly, a lot of Denpa's releases for this year got caught up in Covid-related delays. Thankfully, we did eventually get this charming littl...
Holiday Review #1: TEPPU!
It's time for another round of Holiday Reviews and we're start this year off much in the same way that we ended the last one: with a review...
Holiday Review #4: GANNIBAL
For those who wanted horror manga that was a little more recent and gruesome, there were also releases like this one. GANNIBAL ( Gannibaru )...
Holiday Review #21 INNOCENT
Y'all know I love historical manga a lot, and I've always had a fascination with the French Revolution and the time period around it, so th...
Medalist Episode 3 Review – Strawberry Taiyaki Or Strawberry Shortcake
Let’s hope Inori does well in the upcoming tournament!
Medalist Episode 2 Review – Collect The Badges, Become Champion
I’m sorry to all the figure skaters that I offended from comparing the sport to Pokemon.
Medalist Episode 10 Review – A Request From The Sonidoris
Tsukasa’s coaching skills put to the test once he gets a second (albeit temporary) student in the form of Rio Sonidori.
Medalist Episode 1 Review – Unpolished Gems On The Ice
Why is this so good?
Medalist #01 — Winning is Everything
Weird message to try to promote your sport. Impressions: There's a largely unspoken assumption through this entire episode that really undermines the entire thing; that a hobby isn't…
Medalist Vol 1 by Tsurumaikada
Tsukasa is a 26-year-old unemployed man, living with his brother’s family. Eh is good with kids and his brother’s daughter really likes him. He stared living with his…
Holiday Review: SACHI'S MONSTROUS APPETITE
Horror manga can take all sorts of forms. Take today's review, where we look at a series that mixes horror, food and romance into an uneas...
Holiday Review# 22: DRIP DRIP
No shojo romance, no matter how low-key or strange it could be, could compare to what came out this year from the mind of the woman who gave...