 If you liked
Kaleido Star
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 ...then you might like
Medalist
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If one of these anime stole your heart, you need to experience the other.
Kaleido Star and The Medalist are twin flames - both tell visceral, uplifting stories about ordinary people chasing extraordinary dreams. Sora's circus ambitions and Inori's skating dreams unfold through bloody knees, crushing self-doubt, and moments of pure artistic transcendence.
What makes them special isn't just the breathtaking performances (though the animation delivers chills every time), but how they honor the gritty reality behind the glory. The late-night practices, the mentors who see your potential before you do, the way triumph tastes sweeter because you earned it through tears.
Different stages (circus tent vs ice
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