ENGI to Produce Anime Adaptation of 'Medalist' Manga with Yasutaka Yamamoto as Director

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of the popular manga series "Medalist" has been announced by ENGI, with a teaser visual and main staff revealed. The announcement was made via the official Twitter account of "Medalist" on February 10th.

The anime will be directed by Yasutaka Yamamoto, who has previously worked on popular anime series such as "Hinomaru Sumo" and "Squid Girl." The series composition and script will be handled by Jukki Hanada, known for his work on "Love Live! Sunshine!!" and "Steins;Gate." The character design will be done by Chinatsu Kameyama, who has worked on "Kakushigoto" and "A Silent Voice."

"Medalist" is a manga series written and illustrated by Tsukasa Saimura. The story follows Kojiro Shindo, a high school student who dreams of becoming a gold medalist in the Olympics. However, due to a past injury, he is unable to compete in his desired sport. In an effort to find a new path, he discovers a unique sport that combines elements of track and field, gymnastics, and martial arts.

The manga series was first published in Japan in 2019 and has since gained a large following. The English version of the manga is published by Kodansha USA, with the first volume released in February 2021.

Fans of the manga series are excited about the upcoming anime adaptation and are looking forward to seeing their favorite characters come to life on screen. The teaser visual released by ENGI shows Kojiro Shindo in action, performing a high-flying jump.

No release date has been announced yet for the anime adaptation of "Medalist," but fans are eagerly awaiting further updates. With a talented team of staff members behind the production, fans can expect a high-quality adaptation that stays true to the spirit of the manga series.

In conclusion, "Medalist" is an exciting new anime adaptation that promises to appeal to fans of sports anime and manga. With a talented team of staff members and a popular source material, this series is sure to be a hit with audiences around the world.

Source - Official Website, Official Twitter