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If you enjoyed Medalist, these 12 highly rated shows share its themes and story elements. Each pick says what it has in common, so you can choose by what you liked most. Other seasons of the same franchise are left out.

  1. 1Poster for Yuri!!! on IceYuri!!! on IceTV · 2016 · 12 ep. · MAPPAIn common: performing arts · ganbatte · coming of age · comedy · drama7.94/10
  2. 2Poster for Bakuten!! MovieBackflip!! MovieMovie · 2022 · ZexcsIn common: performing arts · athletics · sports · comedy · drama7.65/10
  3. 3Poster for Ao Ashi Season 2Aoashi Season 2TV · 2026 · 6 ep. · Tms EntertainmentIn common: tournament · coming-of-age · sports · drama · school8.03/10
  4. 4Poster for Diamond no Ace: Act II Second Season Part 2Ace of the Diamond: Act II 2nd Season - Part IITV · 2026 · 12 ep. · OLM Team Yoshioka / OLMIn common: tournament · sports · ganbatte · comedy · school8.21/10
  5. 5Poster for Dance Dance DanseurDance Dance DanseurTV · 2022 · 11 ep. · MAPPAIn common: performing arts · dancing · sports · drama · school7.74/10
  6. 6Poster for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Shin Jidai no TobiraUma Musume Pretty Derby: Shinjidai no TobiraMovie · 2024 · Cygamespictures / CypicIn common: athletics · rehabilitation · tournament · comedy · drama8.35/10
  7. 7Poster for Ballroom e YoukosoWelcome to the BallroomTV · 2017 · 24 ep. · Production I.g.In common: performing arts · rehabilitation · dancing · comedy · drama8.08/10
  8. 8Poster for Paris ni Saku EtoileParis ni Saku EtoileMovie · 2026 · Arvo AnimationIn common: sports · sports8.18/10
  9. 9Poster for Major S1Major Season 1TV · 2004 · 26 ep. · Studio Hibari / SynergyspIn common: parenthood · child protagonists · primarily child cast · comedy · drama8.28/10
  10. 10Poster for Ao no Hako Season 2Blue Box Season 2TV · 2026 · 12 ep. · Electric CircusIn common: athletics · coming-of-age · sports · comedy · drama8.13/10
  11. 11Poster for Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow LivePretty Rhythm: Rainbow LiveTV · 2013 · 51 ep. · Dongwoo A&e / Dongwoo Animation / Tatsunoko ProductionIn common: dancing · primarily child cast · urban · comedy · drama7.58/10
  12. 12Poster for Ikoku NikkiJournal with WitchTV · 2026 · 13 ep. · ShukaIn common: parenthood · coming-of-age · urban · drama · psychological8.55/10
Still catching up on Medalist?Every season, film and OVA in release order.
Medalist watch order
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How we pick: titles are matched on shared story tags and genres from anime-offline-database (ODbL 1.0), weighted toward distinctive themes, and only shows scoring 7.5/10 or higher are included. Generated 2026-11-15.

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