January 2026 is basically “Medalist month,” and it’s about to get loud. 📣 In just a few days, you’ll get Medalist Official Fan Book 2 and the latest manga volume, then Season 2 hits Japanese TV and streaming right after. Here’s what the new fan book includes, where and when Season 2 airs, and a quick timeline so you don’t miss anything—even from overseas.
A fast January 2026 guide for Medalist fans
If you love Medalist（メダリスト）for its “no one is a background character” energy, this month is packed. January 22 is a double release day for print fans, and January 24 is the Season 2 kickoff on TV and streaming in Japan.
Medalist Official Fan Book 2: what you get
Medalist Official Fan Book 2 is a deep-dive companion that expands on characters beyond what the manga can show on-page. Kodansha’s official listing highlights lots of backstory content, plus new extra features like character schedules and room-layout reveals. It also promises more creator materials, including additional sketchbook content, and the book is bigger this time: 192 pages, which is 32 pages more than the first fan book. The list price is 1,650 yen (tax included).
Details here: Official product page
Volume 14 arrives the same day as Fan Book 2
The newest manga volume, Medalist Volume 14, is scheduled for January 22, 2026 as well. If you’re deciding what to grab first, think of it like this: Volume 14 moves the story forward, while Fan Book 2 deepens the character context right before Season 2 begins.
Volume info: Volume 14 listing
Season 2 broadcast times across TV and BS/CS
Season 2 begins on Saturday, January 24, 2026, airing every Saturday at 1:30 AM (JST) on TV Asahi’s nationwide NUMAnimation slot (24-station network). The official schedule also lists a CS re-air on TV Asahi Channel 1 starting Sunday, January 25 at 9:00 PM (JST), plus a BS Asahi broadcast starting the same day at 11:30 PM (JST). Please note that times may change.
Streaming options, including Disney+ and YouTube
For streaming, the official Season 2 page lists distribution on Disney+ (Star), plus a limited-time free release on YouTube. It also notes pay-per-view streaming starting at 2:00 AM (JST) on January 24. If you’re watching from outside Japan, this page is the cleanest reference for updates.
Schedule hub: Season 2 on-air and streaming details
A simple checklist to avoid missing anything in January
Jan 22: pick up Volume 14 and Fan Book 2. Jan 24: Season 2 starts on TV and streaming in Japan. And if you’re going all-in, the official listings also show Medalist novelizations Volume 3 and Volume 4 scheduled for Jan 29.
If you only do one thing, bookmark the official Season 2 schedule page for last-minute changes. Then use Fan Book 2 as your “pre-season character boost” before the new episodes begin. ❄️⛸️
Season 2 on-air and streaming details
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