Yuri!!! on Ice
Summary: Reeling from his crushing defeat at the Grand Prix Finale, Yuuri Katsuki, once Japan's most promising figure skater, returns to his family home to assess his options for the future. At age 23, Yuuri's window for success in skating is closing rapidly, and his love of pork cutlets and aptitude for gaining weight are not helping either.
However, Yuuri finds himself in the spotlight when a video of him performing a routine previously executed by five-time world champion, Victor Nikiforov, suddenly goes viral. In fact, Victor himself abruptly appears at Yuuri's house and offers to be his mentor. As one of his biggest fans, Yuuri eagerly accepts, kicking off his journey to make it back onto the world stage. But the competition is fierce, as the rising star from Russia, Yuri Plisetsky, is relentlessly determined to defeat Yuuri and win back Victor's tutelage.
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Reeling from his crushing defeat at the Grand Prix Finale, Yuuri Katsuki, once Japan's most promising figure skater, returns to his family home to assess his options for the future. At age 23, Yuuri's window for success in skating is closing rapidly, and his love of pork cutlets and aptitude for gaining weight are not helping either.
However, Yuuri finds himself in the spotlight when a video of him performing a routine previously executed by five-time world champion, Victor Nikiforov, suddenly goes viral. In fact, Victor himself abruptly appears at Yuuri's house and offers to be his mentor. As one of his biggest fans, Yuuri eagerly accepts, kicking off his journey to make it back onto the world stage. But the competition is fierce, as the rising star from Russia, Yuri Plisetsky, is relentlessly determined to defeat Yuuri and win back Victor's tutelage.
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Yuri!!! on Ice Review
Yuri!!! on Ice — Reeling from his crushing defeat at the Grand Prix Finale, Yuuri Katsuki, once Japan's most promising figure skater, returns to his family home to assess his options for the future. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Award Winning, Sports conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.9). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Yuri!!! on Ice offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Award Winning, Sports, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Katsuki, Yuuri
Main
Toyonaga, Toshiyuki
Japanese
Katsuki, Yuuri
Main
Grelle, Jessie James
English
Nikiforov, Victor
Main
Suwabe, Junichi
Japanese
Nikiforov, Victor
Main
Jewell, Jerry
English
Plisetsky, Yuri
Main
Uchiyama, Kouki
Japanese
Plisetsky, Yuri
Main
Kokido, Shiho
Japanese
Plisetsky, Yuri
Main
Solusod, Micah
English
Altin, Otabek
Supporting
Hosoya, Yoshimasa
Japanese
Altin, Otabek
Supporting
McFarland, Mike
English
Babicheva, Mila
Supporting
Doi, Mari
Japanese
Babicheva, Mila
Supporting
Rial, Monica
English
Baranovskaya, Lilia
Supporting
Tamura, Seiko
Japanese
Baranovskaya, Lilia
Supporting
Glass, Caitlin
English
Chulanont, Phichit
Supporting
Ono, Kensho
Japanese
Chulanont, Phichit
Supporting
McDonald, Joel
English
Cialdini, Celestino
Supporting
Ochiai, Kouji
Japanese
Cialdini, Celestino
Supporting
Sinclair, Ian
English
Crispino, Sara
Supporting
Minase, Marika
Japanese
Crispino, Sara
Supporting
Ballard, Tia
English
Crispino, Michele
Supporting
Maeno, Tomoaki
Japanese
Staff
Cook, Justin
Producer
Katsumata, Hideo
Producer
Noda, Fuko
Producer
Ogawa, Takahiro
Producer
Hara, Hirokazu
Assistant Producer
Herek, Samantha
Assistant Producer
Yamamoto, Sayo
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Series Composition, Original Creator
Shimizu, Youji
Sound Director
Arai, Nobuyoshi
Episode Director
Asami, Matsuo
Episode Director
Geshi, Yasuhiro
Episode Director
Hayashi, Yuuichirou
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Hisagi, Akitsugu
Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation
Igari, Takashi
Episode Director
Kobayashi, Takashi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Makita, Kaori
Episode Director
Mori, Kunihiro
Episode Director
Onoda, Yuusuke
Episode Director
Ooyabu, Kyouhei
Episode Director, Key Animation
Shishido, Jun
Episode Director, Storyboard