The search for "raw manga" (the unedited, original Japanese magazine scans) peaked in 2021 for three distinct reasons:
The massive spike in searches for Medalist raws in 2021 wasn't accidental. The series began sweeping major manga awards, forcing global audiences to take notice. Next Manga Awards (Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taisho) medalist raw manga 2021
In 2021, several now-defunct sites like RawDevart and LovableRaw were the primary sources for Medalist . Today, archives on sites like MangaZone or Nyaa (torrents) may have volumes 2 and 3 scanned at 600dpi. The search for "raw manga" (the unedited, original
: In March 2021, Kodansha USA officially announced the digital English release of the manga, which launched on May 18, 2021. Because the localized releases lagged behind the ongoing Japanese magazine chapters, global fans frequently searched for Japanese "raws" to stay updated on the intense competitive arcs. Plot Blueprint: Why Readers Hunted for Raws Today, archives on sites like MangaZone or Nyaa
The year was a foundational turning point for Medalist (メダリスト), the critically acclaimed figure skating sports manga written and illustrated by Tsurumaikada . Serialized in Kodansha's seinen magazine Monthly Afternoon , the series initially debuted in mid-2020. However, its explosion into the mainstream spotlight—and its sudden demand across raw manga hosting platforms—was fueled by the massive industry recognition and critical accolades it achieved throughout 2021.
If you are looking for , those are not something I can provide links to (due to copyright and policy restrictions). However, you can buy the Japanese volumes (e.g., Vol. 2 released Dec 2021, Vol. 3 released April 2022 — so 2021 raws are mainly in Vol. 2 and early Vol. 3).