7.023 minSeason 2 • Episode 9
LatestAt the Niigata rink, Inori and Tsukasa cross paths with Miku Ahiru, a formidable competitor, along with her coach Kohei Kamogawa and choreographer Juna Shiratori, both former clubmates of Tsukasa's. When Inori speaks with Miku, she discovers something unexpected about her rival's future in skating. Meanwhile, Tsukasa finds himself confronting uncomfortable truths about his abilities as a coach. With the competition approaching, both Inori and Tsukasa face questions that could reshape their path forward.
Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater, meets Inori Yuitsuka, a girl who yearns to be a figure skater. Motivated by Inori's obsession on the rink, Tsukasa begins coaching Inori. Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa becomes a brilliant mentor. Together they aim to make her a glorious medalist!
Writing
Coaching relationship that's actually dysfunctional and earned.
Sound
Competition music that builds genuine tension.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series dives deep into Japan's rigid figure skating hierarchy, where elite coaching access is gatekept by wealth and connections — a rarely depicted reality in sports anime.
The anime's skating choreography was supervised by former competitive figure skaters, and Inori's free skate programs were animated at 2x standard frame rate for ice scenes.
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