Yuri!!! on Ice is an anime series about figure skating. The series follows the story of Yuri Katsuki, a Japanese figure skater who, after suffering a crushing defeat at the Grand Prix Final, retires from skating. However, after being inspired by the performance of Russian figure skater Viktor Nikiforov, Yuri decides to return to skating and train under Viktor’s guidance. Yuri!!! on Ice has been praised for its beautiful animation, well-developed characters, and realistic portrayal of the world of figure skating.
Since its release, Yuri!!! on Ice has become one of the most popular anime series in the world. The series has won numerous awards, including the Crunchyroll Anime Award for Anime of the Year in 2017. Yuri!!! on Ice has also been credited with helping to popularize figure skating in Japan and around the world.
