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TopicMac Ranks 111+31 User-Nominated Anime - The Rankings!
Raka_Putra
10/06/18 12:40:27 AM
#237:


Mac Arrowny posted...
59. Yuri!! on Ice
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I can still recall the disappointment when I discovered this wasnt going to be a series about lesbian skaters. The series was announced without any details as to what it was about, so a lot of people figured it might be that sort of yuri, before the official reveal arrived. Thankfully, it was still a damn good show! Basically every aspect is excellent. The cast is very good, without getting too bloated like some sports shows seem to. Victor and Yuri make for an excellent pair of core protagonists. Yuri 2 is not so great, but the side cast is cool as well, so hes mostly not that big a deal. Both of them have great individual development, and their relationship with each other is the highlight of the show. The story progress is very well done, with each episode having something interesting going on and also further developing the overall plot. The music is probably one of the things that elevate the show I didnt realize until later that all the songs they use are original. They feel like something that would be used in a real skating routine. And the animation is fantastic as well. The skating routines look ultra good, for the most part. Might have to say its the best-looking sports show out there, though Haikyuus pretty close. There were two main things that annoyed me, unfortunately. First, the last episode is bad. The animations bad, everythings rushed, the relationship stuff doesnt work, etc. Feels like a crappy ending. Second, the show is irritatingly non-commital with Yuri and Victors relationship. They say they love each other, they kiss, they exchange engagement rings, etc., but the show still acts like maybe they arent dating and they never kiss on screen for some reason. This is the sort of thing that annoys me with yuri teasing too, but their relationship was such a huge part of the show that it felt more pronounced here. Maybe the sequel will go further? Or maybe the OVA already did? I never watched the OVA, so I dunno whats in it.

Yeah, it's never really made clear, but it's in part from the writer and in part from the production committee, I guess? I get the feeling they're testing the water in case there's backlash. But obviously the fans - both hardcore and casual - are more supportive of the Victuuri relationship than anything, so there's hope for S2.
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