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Season 2

9 Episodes

2026

The Athlete's Pledge

E01

The Athlete's Pledge

1/25/2026·23m

The Chubu Block championship arrives, bringing Inori her chance to qualify for the All-Japans Novice Contest. At the venue, Inori is overwhelmed with emotion at finally being in the place she has always dreamed of. There, she meets the other Novice A skaters, but the atmosphere shifts when former Olympian Riina Kojoh appears.

My Cards

E02

My Cards

2/1/2026·23m

A game of musical chairs for the top five spots at the All-Japans begins. With one of the most talented skaters of their generation absent from the competition, everyone now has a real chance at winning.

The Queen's Leap

E03

The Queen's Leap

2/8/2026·23m

The second group, including Inori, take their turn at the championship. With only three skaters to go, Yuna Yagi steps onto the ice. Despite promising her coach she will stick to their planned program, she finds herself hesitating mid-performance.

Ascendance

E04

Ascendance

2/15/2026·23m

Tsukasa Akeuraji has vowed to make Inori a gold medalist, and with that promise echoing in her heart, she takes the ice. While her program may appear straightforward at first glance, there is more to it than meets the eye. Tsukasa has crafted a strategy that plays to Inori's strengths, with a trump card for the final stretch. After the performance, Inori and Tsukasa sit together in the kiss and cry, waiting to see if their efforts have paid off.

E05

Beacon

2/22/2026·23m

Tsukasa finds himself in an unexpected situation skating alongside legends Jun Yodaka and Shinichiro Sonidori. As he watches Jun move across the ice with breathtaking skill, something stirs within him.

Intensive Training

E06

Intensive Training

3/1/2026·23m

Inori joins an intensive training session with the Chubu Block competitors heading to the All-Japans. Reuniting with Hikaru and the other skaters, she quickly realises there is a gap in her abilities that she had not anticipated.

The Frozen Lake

E07

The Frozen Lake

3/8/2026·23m

A training session with jump specialist Kakeru Uobuchi brings remarkable results, and Tsukasa is so impressed he decides to invest in his own harness equipment. He brings it to the ice rink intending to help Inori master jumps.

Hot Passion

E08

Hot Passion

3/15/2026·23m

Inori and Tsukasa arrive at Niigata skating rink in the early morning, seeking Coach Uobuchi's guidance. After observing Inori's skating, Uobuchi presents them with an unexpected proposition.

It Begins

E09

It Begins

3/22/2026·23m

At 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.

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Season 1

13 Episodes

2025

A Genius on the Ice

E01

A Genius on the Ice

1/5/2025·23m

When former figure skater Tsukasa Akeuraji meets a self-taught skater, Inori Yuitsuka, he tries to persuade her to join a formal ice skating club. Unfortunately, Inori's mother wants her clumsy daughter to give up skating altogether.

Prelim Badge Test

E02

Prelim Badge Test

1/12/2025·23m

Tsukasa and Hitomi encourage Inori to take the Badge Test, a certification exam for figure skating which will allow Inori to qualify for competitions. On the day of the test, Inori meets a beautiful girl who looks like a princess.

Taiyaki and Cake

E03

Taiyaki and Cake

1/19/2025·23m

Tsukasa decides to enter Inori into the Meikoh Cup to build up her record of success. When Inori feels shy dancing in front of others, Tsukasa gets her to dance in his shadow to conquer her nerves. During skating practice, Inori also meets a girl named Miké at the rink.

Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)

E04

Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (1)

1/26/2025·23m

Inori's first competition, the Meikoh cup, begins. Inori's future is at stake, and while she gets off to a rocky start, her mother and sister are there to support her from the sidelines.

Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)

E05

Meikoh Cup, Junior Women's Prelim Free Skating (2)

2/2/2025·23m

Inori came in top in the first round of the Prelims, whereas Miké was the last one to secure a spot. Determined to turn things around, Miké decides to try and pull off a double rotation combination that no one at the Prelims has done before.

The Night of the First Competition

E06

The Night of the First Competition

2/9/2025·23m

Hikaru is one of the best performers of Inori's generation, and Inori is eager to catch up. However, she worries about how far behind she is in terms of her skill level compared to others her age. Tsukasa suggests Inori compete in a competition immediately after passing the level one badge test.

Level One Badge Test

E07

Level One Badge Test

2/16/2025·23m

Inori faces the level one badge test, setting her next step of competing in a championship. A successful double jump will be essential for a high score.

Western Powerhouses (1)

E08

Western Powerhouses (1)

2/23/2025·23m

On the way to a competition, Inori leaves her skates on a train by accident. Tsukasa goes on a mad hunt for the skates ten stations away.

Western Powerhouses (2)

E09

Western Powerhouses (2)

3/2/2025·23m

After a smooth start, Inori decides to take each jump carefully, one by one. She controls her center of gravity and maintains a high speed, and Tsukasa cannot hide his excitement as she continues with her flawless performance.

Howling at Night

E10

Howling at Night

3/9/2025·23m

Inori competes in her second Meikoh cup, but she will need to perfect the extremely difficult double Axel if she is to progress to the next level. Meanwhile, Tsukasa is asked by Olympic silver medalist Shinichiro Sonidori to mentor his son, Rioh.

Dance the Night

E11

Dance the Night

3/16/2025·23m

The Lux Higashiyama FSC summer training camp begins, and Inori plans to perfect her double Axel. Meanwhile, Tsukasa offers to help Rioh, but Rioh turns him down.

Shirone's Lesson

E12

Shirone's Lesson

3/23/2025·23m

Tsukasa learns of the anguish Rioh has been carrying, and dances Rioh's program on the rink. Rioh is surprised to see that Tsukasa's skating is much more skillful than he expected.

Morning Arrives

E13

Morning Arrives

3/30/2025·23m

The day of the Level Six Badge Test has finally arrived. The venue is the memorable place where Inori first met Hikaru. When Hikaru suddenly appears, she promises to meet Inori again at the All-Japans.