Since debuting in January 2025, Medalist has been making waves in the anime fandom, with some already comparing it to the popular Yuri on Ice.

With series like Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer, new fans have plenty of great entry-level anime to choose from this year.

Sports anime often gets dismissed by viewers who don’t follow real life athletics. But the best titles in the genre go beyond games and competitions. They focus on friendships, rivalries, personal ...