Sleep. New song “My Dress” has been selected as the ending song for the TV anime “Medalist”! PV with song released

■”The appeal of this song is its powerful yet exciting sound, uplifting melody, and lyrics that contain a strong message for those who are aiming for their dreams.” (Neguse)

Sleep. ‘s new song “Atashi no Dress” has been selected as the ending theme song for the TV anime “Medalist”, which will be broadcast on the “NUMAnimation” slot of TV Asahi’s 24 stations nationwide from January 4, 2025.

The TV anime “Medalist” is about Inori, a girl who admires the world of figure skating, and Richiji Akeura, a young man who has failed as a skater, and where Inori develops her talent and grows as a leader. A work in which the two Tsukasa aim to become glorious “medalists.”

The original comic is a popular work that won first place in the comics category at the “Next Manga Awards 2022” and numerous awards including the overall category at the “48th Kodansha Manga Awards” in 2024.

Additionally, the third PV, which uses footage from the anime for the first time, was also released. In the PV, you can hear part of the sound source of the ending theme song “Atashi no Dress”, and the characters are depicted skating to the song.

In addition, gorgeous athletes including Akiko Suzuki, a former Olympic athlete and medalist herself, participated in the figure skating choreography. Please look forward to the broadcast of this work, where you can enjoy the passionate story of characters aiming to become medalists and the authentic skating scenes.

■Neguse. comment
Congratulations on the anime adaptation of “Medalist”! And I’m really happy to be able to be involved in such a wonderful work as the ending theme.
Sleep. This is the first anime for which I have been in charge of a song, so I think it will be one of the most memorable songs in our lives as artists.
The appeal of this song is its powerful yet exciting sound, uplifting melody, and lyrics with a strong message for those who are aiming for their dreams. I hope that this song will reach Medalist fans around the world.
Athlete comments
■Figure skating choreography: Akiko Suzuki

The moment I picked up Medalist for the first time, my heart pounded as I turned each page, and I was moved by the depth of the sport of figure skating, which brought tears to my eyes. The realistic depiction made me feel as if I was actually on the rink. It is a great honor for me to be in charge of the choreography for this wonderful work to be made into an anime. Using motion capture, we visualized various skaters while actually skating. I worked on each choreography with all my heart, thinking, “What kind of expression would this skater have and what kind of thoughts would he have while skating?” I sincerely hope that through this anime, more people will be able to experience the charm of figure skating and have an experience that resonates deeply in their hearts.
■Figure skating choreography cooperation: Yuhana Yokoi

I helped with the motion capture of the programs and jumps of the various athletes that appear in the story, and it was a lot of fun to be able to dance to a song for the first time in a while! It’s a wonderful work that directly conveys Inori’s honest feelings about skating and draws you into the world of Medalist, so I hope many people see it!
■Figure skating choreography cooperation: Hinano Isobe

This time, I was involved in filming jumps and spins using motion capture.
I am very honored to have been able to be involved in the animation of a wonderful work called “Medalist.”
I can relate to Inori’s feelings about figure skating and the rink in Nagoya where she has practiced since she was a child. I was really looking forward to seeing the delicate movements of figure skating in the anime.
I would be happy if many people could become interested in my favorite sport of figure skating through the work “Medalist.”