20 anime like Medalist
These are the shows Medalist fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Medalist, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 13 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
Yuri!!! on ICE
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Medalist, it leans into ice sports and male protagonist. Many fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sports
- 2
Welcome to the Ballroom
TV · 2017 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like Medalist, it leans into dancing and male protagonist. Many fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Sports
- 3
Umamusume: Cinderella Gray
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like Medalist, it leans into athletics and female protagonist. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
- 4
Chihayafuru
TV · 2011 · 25 eps · 80/100
Like Medalist, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- Sports
- 5
Witch Hat Atelier
ONA · 2026 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like Medalist, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 6
Akane-banashi
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 79/100
Like Medalist, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- 7
THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Medalist, it leans into primarily child cast and work. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Music
- Slice of Life
- 8
Blue Period
ONA · 2021 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like Medalist, it leans into coming of age and male protagonist. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 9
Dance Dance Danseur
TV · 2022 · 11 eps · 76/100
Like Medalist, it leans into dancing and male protagonist. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- Sports
- 10
Wandance
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 66/100
Like Medalist, it leans into dancing and seinen. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
- 11
100 METERS
Movie · 2025 · 83/100
Like Medalist, it leans into athletics and male protagonist. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
- 12
Skating Rink Kaleidoscope
TV · 2005 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Medalist, it leans into ice sports and male protagonist. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Sports
- Supernatural
- 13
HAIKYU!!
TV · 2014 · 25 eps · 83/100
Like Medalist, it leans into male protagonist and coming of age. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sports
- 14
Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream
TV · 2011 · 51 eps · 73/100
Like Medalist, it leans into female protagonist and ice sports. It is a longer watch at 51 episodes. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Music
- Romance
- Sports
- 15
March comes in like a lion
TV · 2016 · 22 eps · 83/100
Like Medalist, it leans into coming of age and rehabilitation. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 16
Kaleido Star
TV · 2003 · 51 eps · 76/100
Like Medalist, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. It is a longer watch at 51 episodes. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sports
- Supernatural
- 17
BOCCHI THE ROCK!
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 87/100
Like Medalist, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Music
- Slice of Life
- 18
Buddy Daddies
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Medalist, it leans into found family and male protagonist. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 19
Salaryman's Club
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Medalist, it leans into work and male protagonist. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
- 20
Stars Align
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Medalist, it leans into coming of age and male protagonist. Fans of Medalist recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- Sports
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