Yuri!!! on ICE

What is Yuri!!! on ICE about?

Yuri!!! on ICE is a TV anime series of 12 episodes animated by MAPPA, based on an original story written for the screen. It aired from October 6, 2016 to December 22, 2016. AniList classifies it as comedy, drama and sports.

Synopsis from AniList, which credits Funimation. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Ice Sports, Primarily Male Cast, Male Protagonist, Foreign, Boys' Love, Bisexual, Primarily Adult Cast, Rotoscoping, Coming of Age, Cute Boys Doing Cute Things.

Main characters

Characters AniList lists in a main role, with spoiler-free notes.

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  Yuuri Katsuki 勝生勇利

  Main character

  Yuuri began skating at a very young age and aspires to become a great figure skater like his idol, Victor Nikiforov. As stated by his teacher Minako, Yuuri is not a prodigy at skating, but his skills were honed by rigorous training, which also grants him good stamina.

  Japanese voice: Toshiyuki Toyonaga

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  Yuuri Plisetsky ユーリ・プリセツキー

  Main character

  A 15-year-old next-generation Russian figure skater who has won three consecutive junior world championships. Because of his looks, he is called the "Russian Fairy," but as soon as he steps off the ice he becomes vulgar and acts more like a delinquent.

  Japanese voice: Kouki Uchiyama

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  Victor Nikiforov ヴィクトル・ニキフォロフ

  Main character

  A 27-year-old "living legend" who has garnered the attention of the world. He is a skater who has won five consecutive world championships. He is popular with men and women of all ages, and he has a rock star-like charisma. Yuuri has been chasing after him since he was a child.

  Japanese voice: Junichi Suwabe

Supporting characters

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  Makkachin マッカチン

  Supporting character

  Makkachin is Victor Nikiforov's pet poodle and constant companion.

  Japanese voice: Junichi Suwabe

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  Otabek Altin オタベック・アルティン

  Supporting character

  Otabek is a Kazakh figure skater. He is generally stoic and tends to be introverted, preferring to spend time alone rather than with other skaters. While he himself is shy and quiet, his skating is very eloquent and expressive. He is hugely popular in Kazakhstan and is considered a national hero.

  Japanese voice: Yoshimasa Hosoya

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  Jean-Jacques Leroy ジャン・ジャック・ルロワ

  Supporting character

  Jean-Jacques is a 19-year-old Canadian figure skater. He is commonly referred to by most people as JJ, his initials. He tends to run his mouth quite often, but is otherwise a very trustworthy person who consistently carries out any promises he makes. He is also very confident, almost to the point of arrogance.

  Japanese voice: Mamoru Miyano

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  Christophe Giacometti クリストフ・ジャコメッティ

  Supporting character

  Chris is a 25-year-old Swiss figure skater. Chris has a deep love for figure skating. He is also a very sexual person, which is reflected in both his personal relationships and in his figure skating. He greets Yuuri at the Cup of China by stroking Yuuri's rear. He also has more sensual music choices for his programs.

  Japanese voice: Hiroki Yasumoto

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  Phichit Chulanont ピチット・チュラノン

  Supporting character

  Phichit is a Thai figure skater. He is a kind and cheerful young man, and a natural optimist. He was supposed to contrast with Yuuri, therefore he is always full of cheerfulness.

  Japanese voice: Kenshou Ono

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  Kenjirou Minami 南健次郎

  Supporting character

  Kenjirou has a bright and innocent (if not naïve at times) personality. He is very supportive of Yuuri and his opponents during their FS program performances and is shown to be wanting to try new things, such as wanting to try performing a quad even though he has never landed one before.

  Japanese voice: Ayumu Murase

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  Celestino Cialdini チェレステーノ・チャルディーニ

  Supporting character

  The former coach of Yuuri Katsuki and Jean-Jacques Leroy and the current coach of Phichit Chulanont. Celestino is usually quite cheerful, both on and off the ice. He tends to be a bit rigid in making decisions for his skaters' programs, rather than bending towards their opinions. (Source: Yuri!!! On Ice Wikia)

  Japanese voice: Kouji Ochiai

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  Minako Okukawa 奥川ミナコ

  Supporting character

  Minako Okukawa is a former ballerina who currently teaches ballet at her studio in Hasetsu and the ballet teacher of Yuuri Katsuki. Minako is an energetic and outgoing person, often striking ballet poses whenever she gets enthusiastic about something.

  Japanese voice: Yuka Komatsu

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  Lutz Nishigori 西郡流譜

  Supporting character

  Lutz is one of the triplet daughters of Yuuko and Takeshi Nishigori.

  Japanese voice: Akiko Yajima

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  Hiroko Katsuki 勝生寛子

  Supporting character

  Hiroko Katsuki is the wife of Toshiya Katsuki and the mother of Mari Katsuki and Yuuri Katsuki. Together with her husband, Hiroko runs Yu-topia Katsuki, the last remaining hot springs resort in Hasetsu. Hiroko is a warm and friendly person who rarely ever seems troubled about anything.

  Japanese voice: Kei Hayami

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  Takeshi Nishigori 西郡豪

  Supporting character

  Takeshi Nishigori is a childhood friend and ex-rink mate of Yuuri Katsuki. He is married to Yuuko. As a child, Takeshi used to tease Yuuri for being overweight, though Yuuko was quick to defend Yuuri from his teasing. He did not share the same interest in Victor Nikiforov that Yuuri and Yuuko did.

  Japanese voice: Jun Fukuyama

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  Nobunari Oda 織田信成

  Supporting character

  Nobunari Oda is a commentator featured in the Grand Prix Final short program in Episode 11. Oda is the fictional representation of a real life Japanese figure skater. The real-life Oda had personally requested to participate in the anime, and voiced his own character.

  Japanese voice: Nobunari Oda