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Medalist, Volume 6 by TSURUMAIKADA つるまいかだ

tc_booksandmore's review

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informative inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this volume, loved the pep talk that Tsukasa and Inori have, and then Inori's performance, and the audience's conversation breaking down the performance. I love the idea that there's a different way of approaching ice skating and that's the way the Tsukasa and Inori approach it. 

Highly recommend, and am anxiously awaiting my copy of volume 7.

mizumikira's review

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funny hopeful informative inspiring
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

axelstudies's review against another edition

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inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

maralyne's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This volume of Medalist finishes the block competition with Inori taking to the ice. Can she place and move on to nationals? But more importantly, can she take gold? 

I loved Inori's sequence and the explanations behind Tsukasa's approach and the point system. It was approachable for someone who knew nothing of skating, but it still held tension and drama. The art is beautifully done. I also love the faith between Inori and Tsukasa. It's clear that all of the work they've done over the past volumes has led to this. It was also fun to see how Tsukasa crunched the stats to come up with his plan. He's not just going by feel; he's looking at data. 

I loved this volume of Medalist for it's beautiful skating sequences, Tsukasa's commitment to being the best coach he can be, and Inori's drive to prove that both she and Tsukasa can win gold. I look forward to the next volume!

annescorner's review against another edition

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5.0

Das ist einfach eine so gute Reihe, ich komme aus dem Schwärmen nicht raus. Tsukasas Überzeugung und Vertrauen in Inori, sowie Inoris Liebe zu dem Sport und ihr Wille sich zu verbessern sind einfach wunderschön mitanzusehen. Habe richtig mitgefiebert bei diesem Band und es hat sich ausgezahlt. Auch Tsukasa erfährt mehr über Jun und Sonidori, und es geht für Inori nun zur nächsten Herausforderung. Ich bin gespannt, ob die anderen Trainer bzgl. Tsukasas Unerfahrenheit wirklich Recht haben, oder ob er und Inori noch ein Ass im Ärmel haben. 

doodlewrite's review against another edition

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5.0

dare I say....dare I say coaches gay.......