Yuri!!! On Ice Is Far More Than Your Typical Sports Anime
Unlike most other popular sports Anime, like Haikyuu!! and Blue Lock, which balance the emphasis and screen time between a lot of the characters, Yuri!! on Ice clearly features Yuri Katsuki as the protagonist. Though Viktor and Yuri Plisetsky also get their fair amount of attention, it is abundantly evident that the audience is supposed to live the story via Yuri's skin. Actually, one of the strongest components that made Yuri!-- on Ice so well-liked initially. Though the supporting characters are interesting to see as well, the one with most depth is definitely the main Yuri.
One episode of the show examining Yuri's depression has been considered as rather realistic and relevant. Although a protagonist often experiences a low point with their confidence, Yuri's battle is different: he feels dejected and loses his drive to keep on rather than traumatized or negative. His effort to recover on his feet is sensibly shown. It is also evident that Yuri was already a successful skater, hence the narrative is more of a "re-igniting the passion" one than of a "getting there" one.
Salchow, Axel, Toe Loop, & The Other Ice-Skating Terms That Earn Mappa Their Image
The animation of Yuri!! On Ice is among its most outstanding features. Before it tackled major projects like Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Jujutsu Kaisen, or Chainsaw Man, Studio Mappa's first famous effort virtually set the benchmark that gorgeous animation could be in every episode, and not just in special moments. Real-life athlete Kenji Miyamoto designed and presented the exquisitely animated ice skating routines. Yuri! On Ice almost made Studio Mappa well-known, a fact that only served to heighten disappointment upon movie cancellation.
The audience had to wait for every episode to be broadcast each week to discover how the story progressed since Yuri!!! on Ice is an Anime original, meaning there is no source material like a manga or a light book. Its explosive appeal allowed them to smash Crunchyroll's servers just before the last episode went out in December 2016. Other anime shows have done, but Yuri!!! On Ice's last episode was among the first ever "achieve" it.
Why Was Yuri!! On Ice So Popular? The Secret Is All In Its Principal Characters.
Though Sports Anime have always been rather popular, Yuri!!! on Ice is a unique case. Sayo Yamamoto, a Studio Mappa original writer and director, brought a clear shift in the anime business with her series. On top of that, it is a mix of a blossoming romance, sportsmanship, a warming tale of human development, and amazing animation.
A feature picture meant to carry on the narrative, Ice Adolescence's official news of cancellation became a big online and pop culture phenomena. Following the shocking public declaration, both supporters and others who perhaps knew little to nothing about the show felt the flood of sad, angry, and disappointed posts — and memes. Though it has a great influence, it seems as though among new anime viewers the series is little discussed.
The Relationship Between Yuri And Viktor Beyond Industry Standards
Usually, the main subject of discussion around Yuri! On Ice is the relationship between Viktor and Yuri. Though they were either a background element or uncomfortably pointed at, there have been past anime introducing same-sex partnerships. Although Viktor and Yuri's relationship is somewhat obvious throughout the show, it is not a plot device or employed as a major character attribute for either of them. It simply exists; it is pleasant, kind, and develops organically. Nowadays, queer partnerships are more accepted since straight and gay relationships neither require pointing out to be observed.
Though technically not a BL, Yuri!!! On Ice is nonetheless considered as one of the anime series with the strongest LGBTQ+ Representation solely because of how healthy Viktor and Yuri's relationship is. Not in spite of it, but in some degree owing to them the show gained great popularity. Though representation still needs work, Yuri!!! On Ice has clearly laid a strong basis for this. Among the tales inspired by Yuri!!! On Ice is SK8 the Infinity, with a rather similar atmosphere.
Originally airing in 2016, fans of Yuri!!! on Ice have had a lengthy five years, but they are still debating unresolved issues.
Fans initiated a petition for the project to be rescued—either by another company or even Netflix—ever since Ice Adolescence's cancellation. The petition has already attracted over 16,000 signatures thus far. Though it would appear like Yuri!!! on Ice had a significant cultural influence on letting the story conclude the way it did, as of the date of writing there is no indication or rumors regarding anything of the such happening. Born, after all, to create history.
Many anime series viewers have fallen in love with the plot, characters, and concepts. Anime aficionados all over have been permanently changed by this narrative.
