Anime like Medalist 2nd Season

Death Parade

Also known as Death Parade.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural , Thriller

When two people die at the same time, they’re sent to a place that’s neither heaven nor hell—a lavish bar between worlds where the stakes are high and the rules are simple: if you win you live again, if you die… you’re gone for good.

Decim is the bartender charged with serving the souls who enter Quindecim. He may make a mean cocktail, but his true profession is to play the role of arbiter—a judge who determines whether or not a soul is worthy of reincarnation. To aid in his judgment, the bar’s patrons are forced to play simple games laced with sadistic twists designed to bring their true natures to light. To Decim, judgment has always been black and white—that is—until he meets a mysterious young woman whose fate seems impossible to decide. His indecision shakes the very foundation of the games and raises the biggest question of all: Who is fit to judge the dead?



Tags: Death Game , Afterlife , Philosophy , Tragedy , Amnesia , Memory Manipulation , Reincarnation , Bar , Primarily Adult Cast , Episodic , Suicide , Gambling , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Mythology , Kuudere , Gyaru , Ice Skating , Revenge , CGI , Bowling , Tanned Skin

Yuuri!!! on ICE

Also known as Yuri!!! on ICE.

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Sports

Yuri Katsuki makes his way to the Grand Prix ice skating competition as Japan’s top representative with his eyes on the prize. However, instead of celebrating, Yuri walks away defeated and ready to retire for good. But a run-in with champion Viktor Nikiforov and rising star Yuri Plisetsky ignites a new fire within him. With the two of them close by his side, Yuri will take to the ice once more.



Tags: Ice Skating , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , LGBTQ+ Themes , Foreign , Boys' Love , Bisexual , Primarily Adult Cast , Rotoscoping , Coming of Age , Asexual , Tsundere , CGI , Tanned Skin , Cute Boys Doing Cute Things

Witch Watch

Also known as WITCH WATCH.

Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Romance , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Morihito Otogi, a high school student who comes from a lineage of ogres, enjoys a peaceful, ordinary life until his childhood friend, Nico, moves in with him. Nico is a witch-in-training, and chooses Morihito to be her familiar. While Nico is thrilled to reunite with her old friend and crush, Morihito is tasked with the perilous duty to protect her from a foretold calamity. Between the unpredictable chaos caused by Nico’s magic, and the awkwardness of sharing a home, their lives become a whirlwind of supernatural hijinks and threats.



Notes:
- Worldwide premiere of Episodes 1-3 titled as WITCH WATCH: WATCH PARTY before the Japanese premiere was pre-screened in advance in theaters on March 16, 2025 in North America by GKIDS Films and March 22 and 23 in Europe by Animation Digital Network.
- Episodes 1-2 + a selection of stories (Cat Scout, Kanshi's Part Time Job Diaries ~ The Side Job ~, and Kan & Nico's Channel) was pre-screened in advance in theaters on March 30, 2025 in Japan. The regular TV broadcast began April 6, 2025.

Tags: Witch , Magic , Slapstick , Found Family , Heterosexual , Episodic , Urban Fantasy , Cohabitation , Surreal Comedy , Primarily Teen Cast , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Parody , Otaku Culture , Shounen , Meta , Youkai , Ensemble Cast , Werewolf , Vampire , Drawing , Gender Bending , Fashion , School , Ice Skating

Ranma 1/2 (2024)

Also known as Ranma1/2 (2024).

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Ecchi , Romance , Slice of Life

A new anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2.

Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendou of Tendou Dojo are betrothed to each other by their parents. But Ranma faces a unique problem…

Ever since he fell into the cursed springs of Jusenkyo while training in China, his body has acquired the peculiar trait of transforming into a girl when doused with cold water and reverting to a boy with hot water.

Get ready for the slapstick, action-packed rom com featuring Ranma, Akane, and a vibrant cast of unique characters!



Tags: Gender Bending , Arranged Marriage , Shapeshifting , Martial Arts , Tsundere , Episodic , Ensemble Cast , Tomboy , Cohabitation , Slapstick , Love Triangle , Heterosexual , Male Protagonist , School , Female Harem , Mixed Gender Harem , Animals , Shounen , Male Harem , Crossdressing , LGBTQ+ Themes , Nudity , Bisexual , Ice Skating , Shogi , Wrestling

Medalist

Also known as Medalist.

Studio: ENGI
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological , Sports

Tsukasa Akeuraji, a frustrated skater, meets a girl called Inori Yuitsuka, who is yearning to enter the world of figure skating. Motivated by Inori's obsession on the rink, Tsukasa takes on coaching Inori himself. Inori's talent blossoms, and Tsukasa becomes a brilliant mentor. Together they aim to make her a glorious medalist!!



Tags: Ice Skating , Coming of Age , Athletics , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Found Family , Seinen , Dancing , Primarily Child Cast , Work , Rehabilitation , CGI , Time Skip , Parenthood

Yuuri!!! on ICE The Movie: ICE ADOLESCENCE

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Cancelled
Genres: Sports

Sequel movie to Yuri!!! on Ice.

Tags: Ice Skating , Male Protagonist , Boys' Love , LGBTQ+ Themes , CGI

Hime-sama, "Goumon" no Jikan desu

Also known as 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess.

Studio: PINE JAM
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Slice of Life

As the war between the Imperial Army and Hellhorde rages on, the Princess, despite being armed with her mythical sword Excalibur, is captured and imprisoned. What kind of torture does she face at the hands of the chief demon interrogator? Fluffy fresh-baked toast! Hot, steaming ramen! Oh, the humanity! Can the Princess withstand these tormenting treats and keep her kingdom’s secrets safe?



Tags: Female Protagonist , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Episodic , Demons , Food , Iyashikei , Surreal Comedy , Primarily Female Cast , Slapstick , Monster Girl , Prison , Torture , Animals , LGBTQ+ Themes , Parody , Tsundere , Gyaru , Vampire , Tanned Skin , Ice Skating , Age Regression , Basketball , Shounen , Isekai

Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX “Welcome to The Madness”

Also known as Yuri on Ice Side Story: Welcome to The Madness.

Studio: MAPPA
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Sports

At the GPF exhibition event, Yuri P. performs a skating routine with Otabek.

Note: Short special included in the 6th BD/DVD volume.

Tags: Ice Skating , No Dialogue , Dancing , Primarily Male Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist

Skate-Leading☆Stars

Also known as Skate-Leading Stars.

Studio: J.C.STAFF
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Sports

Kensei Maeshima left the world of figure skating after his rival said, “You’ll never beat me.” Years later, he’s using his athleticism to help several high school teams, never focusing on one. But when his adversary publicly announces a shift to a team sport, a kid familiar with Kensei’s past finds and offers him an invitation to lace up his skates and join the world of skate-leading.



Note: The series premiered on Funimation and affiliated streaming services (Wakanim, AnimeLab) on December 27, 2020. The Japanese broadcast started two weeks later on January 10, 2021.

Tags: Ice Skating , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , School Club , Athletics , Cute Boys Doing Cute Things

Puraore!: PRIDE OF ORANGE

Also known as PuraOre! ~Pride of Orange~.

Studio: C2C
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Slice of Life , Sports

Manaka’s competitive spirit ignites when she discovers ice hockey! Even though she’s a rookie, she’s got her sights set on Nikko City’s hockey team, where girls aim for the top as they compete in this full-contact sport. After finally convincing her childhood friends and her sister to play, they join a team of girls ready to go for the goal!



Tags: Ice Skating , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Athletics , Idol , Primarily Teen Cast , CGI , Time Skip , Dancing , Volleyball

Medalist 2nd Season

Also known as Medalist Season 2.

Studio: ENGI
Status: Not_Yet_Released
Genres: Drama , Psychological , Sports

The second season of Medalist.

Tags: Ice Skating , Athletics , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Primarily Child Cast , Coming of Age , Rehabilitation

Ranma 1/2: Nettou-hen

Also known as Ranma ½ (1989).

Studio: Studio DEEN
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Ecchi , Romance , Slice of Life

Ranma Saotome, the boy who turns into a girl with a splash of water, always has his hands full fending off crazed admirers. One of the most fanatical is Shampoo, a girl from a tribe of Chinese Amazons who tried to kill girl Ranma, was defeated by boy Ranma, and then proposes marriage to him due to her clan's rule. Things get a little crazier when Shampoo falls into a cursed spring and turns into a cat! And even crazier when Mousse, who is in love with Shampoo, challenges Ranma to a battle over... Ranma's fiancee, Akane...?



Note: Episodes 7-9 were originally meant to be seen between episodes 13 and 14 of the original series.

Tags: Arranged Marriage , Gender Bending , Mixed Gender Harem , Martial Arts , Episodic , Heterosexual , Tsundere , Shounen , Female Harem , Male Harem , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Cultivation , Nudity , Slapstick , Animals , Cohabitation , LGBTQ+ Themes , Shogi , Time Manipulation , Ice Skating , Shapeshifting

HUGtto! Precure

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo

Nono Hana is an 8th grade student who wants to be a stylish and mature big sister like figure. She always puts on a lovely smile and loves to search for exciting things. One day, Hana meets a baby named Hug-tan and her guardian fairy named Harry who had fallen from the sky. At that exact moment, an evil organization called Dark Tomorrow suddenly appeared! They're trying to forcefully take Hug-tan's Mirai Crystal! In order to protect Hug-tan, Hana wishes to do something to help her, and her wish is granted, as she gains a Mirai Crystal and transforms into Cure Yell. The world is overflowed with Tomorrow Powerer, which is the power to create a brilliant tomorrow, which is crystallized into the Mirai Crystals. If it's stolen, everyone's future will not exist. To protect Hug-tan and everyone's future, Cure Yell will do her best!



Tags: Magic , Primarily Female Cast , Henshin , Female Protagonist , Coming of Age , Time Manipulation , Superhero , Tokusatsu , Rehabilitation , Heterosexual , Isekai , Super Robot , Fairy , Parenthood , Super Power , Martial Arts , Family Life , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Memory Manipulation , Artificial Intelligence , Cheerleading , LGBTQ+ Themes , Urban Fantasy , Urban , Primarily Child Cast , Bullying , Crossdressing , Acting , Episodic , Kids , Robots , Animals , Adoption , Anthropomorphism , CGI , Kemonomimi , Nekomimi , Swordplay , Archery , Idol , School , Ice Skating , Kuudere , Age Regression , Educational , Crossover , Mermaid , Tragedy

Ginban Kaleidoscope

Also known as Skating Rink Kaleidoscope.

Studio: Karaku
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Sports , Supernatural

With $10 billion worth of beauty (or so she says), Sakurano Tazusa is a contestant for the selection of the Japanese representative at the winter Olympics' figure skating competition. However, her ability is questionable in the eyes of the media and public, as she constantly falls during critical moments in her competitions. During a particular fall, at the same time, a Canadian teen by the name of Pete Pumps perishes as an accident occurs during an air stunt. Before being allowed to pass on into the after life, Pete possess' Tazusa supposedly for a hundred days, living on in her body. Despite the discontent and anger Tazusa faced having her body and privacy invaded by this Canadian ghost, she moves her focus onto improving herself in hopes to be selected for the Olympics.

Tags: Ghost , Ice Skating , Dissociative Identities , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Teen Cast , Male Protagonist , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Tragedy , Aviation , Conspiracy , School

Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream

Studio: Tatsunoko Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Romance , Sports

Prism Stars are performers on the new popular ice show, Prism Show. They are superidols whose techniques, singing and fashion sense are a cut above all others. Aira and Rizumu are two Prism Stars whose goal is to become the best, the Prism Queen. However, the road to success is bumpy.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Ice Skating , Primarily Female Cast , Fashion , Musical Theater , Idol , CGI , Kids , Police , Amnesia , School , Adoption

Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Dongwoo Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Romance , Sports

Naru Ayase is an 8th grader who can see the colors of music when she listens to it. For Naru, who is extremely good at decorating, becoming the owner of a shop like Dear Crown was her dream. One day, she finds out that the manager of a newly-opened shop is recruiting middle school girls who can do Prism Dance, and immediately applies. Naru begins to Prism Dance at the audition, and an aura she's never experienced spreads out in front of her. At that moment, a mysterious girl named Rinne asks her if she can see "rainbow music".



Tags: Female Protagonist , Idol , Ice Skating , Fashion , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Coming of Age , CGI , Kids , Love Triangle , Cars , School , Amnesia , Aliens

KING OF PRISM by Pretty Rhythm

Studio: Tatsunoko Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Sports

The unit Over The Rainbow succeeds in its debut. Aiming to become like the boy band, more students enroll in Edel Rose. Hiro and the others begin practice for the Prism King Cup, an event that is held once every four years. However, a rival called "Schwarz Rose" appears... Who will become the Prism King, the one who can make girls' hearts throb the most!?



Tags: Ice Skating , Idol , Super Power , Dancing , Boys' Love , Primarily Male Cast , CGI

Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi 2000

Also known as Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2.

Studio: OLM
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Pikachu's Winter Vacations are three series of videos, each composed of several Pikachu shorts. All shorts deal with winter and Christmas. This is the second series and contains Winter Games & Stantler's Little Helpers.

Tags: Animals , Snowscape , Outdoor Activities , Kids , Ice Skating

Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Dongwoo Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Romance , Sports

Three years after the events of "Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream," Aira, Mion and Rizumu have grown up and tutor a new group of aspiring idols: Karin, Reina, Mia and Ayami, who form the Prizmmy☆. Teenage girls from Korea, named Somin, Shiyoon, Haein, Chaekyung and Jae Eun (who are the PURETTY), appear as a rival group.

Tags: Ice Skating , Musical Theater , Idol , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Police , CGI , Fashion , Love Triangle , Kids , Inseki

KING OF PRISM -Shiny Seven Stars-

Also known as KING OF PRISM -Shiny Seven Stars-.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Sports

After appearing in the Prism King Cup representing Edel Rose, and getting a glimpse of what it was like to a be a future Prism Star, Ichijo Shin entered Kakyoin Academy’s High School division in spring and became a first-year high school student. Koji, Hiro, and Kazuki from Over The Rainbow left Edel Rose and established a new agency.

Meanwhile, after having the title of Prism King stolen by Hiro, the leader of Schwarz Rose, Norizuki Jin, proposes PRISM.1, which would decide a new king other than Prism King. He then announces that Schwarz Rose and Edel Rose will be competing with each other.



Tags: Idol , Ice Skating , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , CGI , Primarily Teen Cast