Medalist Season 2 Drops New Trailer — January 24, 2026 Premiere, Opening Song “Cold Night” by HANA Revealed

The world of figure-skating anime is heating up again—Medalist Season 2 has finally unveiled a brand-new trailer, confirming a January 24, 2026 premiere and revealing the electrifying opening theme, “Cold Night” by the girl group HANA. Alongside the trailer, fans were treated to a new key visual, a tease of the Chubu Block Tournament arc, and ten freshly announced cast members joining the series.

The excitement around Medalist is already skyrocketing after a strong first season in 2025, and Season 2 looks ready to deliver even more emotional weight, sharper character drama, and gorgeously animated skating sequences.

⭐ Medalist Season 2 Premiere Date

According to the official announcement, Medalist Season 2 begins airing on January 24, 2026 at 25:30 JST—effectively 1:30 AM on January 25.

Broadcast Schedule

• TV Asahi “NUMAnimation” block – Every Saturday at 1:30 AM

• CS TV Asahi Channel 1 – Sundays from January 25, 9:00 PM

• BS Asahi – Sundays from January 25, 11:30 PM

This means the series will air weekly and follow the standard late-night anime broadcast cycle.

🎵 New Opening Song: “Cold Night” by HANA

The new trailer features a preview of the Season 2 opening theme, “Cold Night”, performed by the rising girl group HANA.

The track carries a cool, atmospheric tone—perfectly fitting for Medalist’s blend of icy arenas, emotional resilience, and competition pressure. Fans have already commented that the song pairs beautifully with the intense new animation shown in the trailer.

🎨 New Visual Teases the Chubu Block Tournament Arc

The freshly released key visual highlights the Chubu Block Tournament, the next major competition where Inori must prove herself among ten formidable new rivals.

The visual showcases:

• A full lineup of ten new competitors

• Their stylized character designs

• A clear shift toward a larger, more competitive stage

This arc represents a major turning point for Inori’s journey, as she fights to secure a spot in the All Japan Championships—an essential stepping stone toward her dream of becoming a world-class skater.

👤 New Additional Cast Members Revealed

Ten incoming characters were announced alongside their voice actors. Here’s the full list:

New Characters & Cast

• Yuna Yagi – voiced by Natsuko Abe

• Rinna Sarukawa – voiced by Mao Ito

• Manaka Roba – voiced by Maria Naganawa

• Yotsuha Ushikawa – voiced by Minami Tanaka

• Kurumi Risu – voiced by Hikaru Tono

• Sakina Anaguma – voiced by Takako Tanaka

• Sana Niwatori – voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi

• Iruka Okazaki – voiced by Hibiku Yamamura

• Riina Kojo – voiced by Kotomi Aihara

• Marika Kurione – voiced by Ai Kayano

With this many new faces joining the cast, Season 2 is clearly scaling up in character depth and competitive drama.

⭐ Returning Cast

• Inori Kessoku – Natsumi Haruse

• Tsukasa Akuraji – Takeo Otsuka

• Hikari Okizaki – Kana Ichinose

• Jun Yotaka – Yuma Uchida

• Rio Shizutori – Makoto Koichi

• Shinichiro Shizutori – Taito Ban

🎬 Staff for Medalist Season 2

Season 2 retains its powerful creative team:

• Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto

• Series Composition: Jukki Hanada

• Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Chinatsu Kameyama

• Figure Skating Choreography: Akiko Suzuki

• 3DCG Directors & Visual Leads: Koji, Takayuki Toda, Shotaro Hori

• Art Director: Hazuki Nakamura

• Music: Yuki Hayashi (known for Haikyu!!)

• Sound Director: Yuichi Imaizumi

• Animation Production: ENGI

With its blend of real figure skating choreography and high-level animation talent, Medalist Season 2 is set to raise the bar even higher.

❄ Season 2 Story: Inori Reaches for the Spotlight

Season 2 continues the inspiring journey of Inori Kessoku, a young skater who overcame a late start, harsh criticism, and self-doubt to compete among Japan’s future elite.

After:

• Passing her badge test

• Shining in the Meiko Cup

• Proving herself in the West Japan Championships

Inori now stands on equal ground with “genius girl” Hikari Okizaki.

The next step:

The Chubu Block Tournament — a battle for entry into the All Japan Championships.

Here, Inori faces:

• New rivals

• Higher technical requirements

• Emotional pressure

• The weight of Tsukasa’s coaching dreams

This season promises a powerful mix of:

• Character growth

• Competition strategy

• Artistic skating programs

• Rivalries and mentorship

Medalist is known for its emotional storytelling, and Season 2 is shaping up to be the most intense chapter yet.

📚 About the Medalist Manga

Written and illustrated by Tsurumaikada, Medalist has been serialized in Monthly Afternoon since 2020, with 13 volumes as of 2025.

The manga has earned major accolades:

• Next Manga Award (Print Category), 2022

• 68th Shogakukan Manga Award, 2023

• 48th Kodansha Manga Award, 2024

Kodansha USA publishes the official English release.

📺 Where to Watch Medalist Season 2

While streaming platforms outside Japan haven’t been formally confirmed yet, Season 1 was widely picked up

internationally.

The most likely platforms include:

• Crunchyroll

• Amazon Prime Video

• Hulu

• Netflix (region-dependent)

• Disney+ (select Asian territories)

Once official streaming details drop, we’ll update this article immediately.

🔥 Final Thoughts

Medalist Season 2 is gearing up to be one of 2026’s biggest sports anime, delivering fierce competition, breathtaking figure-skating sequences, and heart-tugging character drama.

The new trailer promises:

• Higher stakes

• More rivals

• A beautiful new OP

• Ambitious animation from ENGI

Fans of sports anime, character-driven storytelling, or just beautifully choreographed skating routines should mark January 24, 2026 on their calendars.

❓ FAQ

When does Medalist Season 2 premiere?

January 24, 2026 (late-night broadcast).

Who performs the opening theme?

“Cold Night” by HANA.

What arc does Season 2 cover?

The Chubu Block Tournament, where Inori must qualify for the All Japan Championships.

Which studio animates Season 2?

Studio ENGI.