Medalist Volume 15 was released in Japan on July 22, 2026. Two days later, the series extended the news with a music video for “Cold Night,” the HANA track selected as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime.
A music video connecting the manga and season 2
The music video pairs manga imagery with HANA’s song. It accompanies the Japanese release of the fifteenth volume and links that release to the anime adaptation. The Crunchyroll News announcement, published on July 24, 2026, confirms the connection between Volume 15, the artist and the track.
“Cold Night” gives this release a musical presence. The song points to season 2, while the images recall the manga’s world. The promotional content remains short: it does not replace an episode and does not announce a new season, an additional film or a streaming platform.
Inori and Hikaru leave the ice behind
A second official visual depicts Inori and Hikaru in a summer setting, away from competitions and the ice. The image extends the celebration of Volume 15 without changing the plot or providing additional information about its contents.
It also reminds readers that Medalist is not built solely around sporting performances. The relationships between its characters, their efforts, doubts and progress are also central to the series. The visual adopts a lighter tone while remaining tied to that identity.
A polished campaign rather than a major announcement
The manga focuses on the characters’ efforts, doubts and growth, while the anime adds movement and music. The “Cold Night” music video draws on that difference between the two formats. Compared with a simple promotional image, it creates a more direct link to season 2. Its content remains shorter and less narrative than an episode, however. A comparison with the previous volume is not documented in the official announcement, so the comparison remains limited to the relationship between the formats of Medalist.
For French-speaking readers and viewers, the interest is genuine but limited. The music video offers a chance to revisit the series’ musical atmosphere and discover official content linked to Volume 15. It does not confirm a French translation of the volume, local availability of the video or an imminent film release. The campaign is therefore relevant for maintaining the connection between the manga and anime, but it is not a major announcement regarding the franchise’s availability in France.
No French release date has been announced
The announcement concerns the Japanese release of Volume 15 and provides no French release date for the manga. It also does not specify the conditions for the music video’s availability in French-speaking countries.
An animated Medalist film is still planned in Japan for 2027. No exact date or French distributor has been announced in this communication. This project should be distinguished from the current campaign around Volume 15: it represents a prospect for the franchise, but does not change the information currently available about the volume and the music video.
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The 2027 film still needs details
The campaign around Medalist Volume 15 maintains the connection between the two formats. Several announcements are still awaited for the franchise’s future.
- When will the Medalist film planned in Japan for 2027 receive a precise release date?
- Will a French release or distribution of the film be announced?
- Will the manga receive further music videos linked to season 2, or will this remain a one-off initiative?
Frequently asked questions
When was Medalist Volume 15 released in Japan?
Volume 15 was released in Japan on July 22, 2026.
Which song accompanies the music video?
The music video uses “Cold Night” by HANA, the song selected as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime.
Has a French release for Medalist Volume 15 been confirmed?
No. The official announcement confirms no French date or availability for this volume.
Where can the official announcement be found?
The Crunchyroll News post presents the music video and summer visual announced on July 24, 2026.
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Verified sources
These links make it possible to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News, published on July 24, 2026, confirms the Japanese release of Volume 15 on July 22, HANA’s “Cold Night” music video and the summer visual featuring Inori and Hikaru.
