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Oct 5, 2016 9:50 PM

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I fucking love the ED. So modern and has a nice social media aesthetics to it. YOLO.
Oct 5, 2016 10:02 PM

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Probably the best non-sequel show that's aired so far. Enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. Really nice opening and that ending too.

The skate scene was quite nice too, I don't like how they handled the backgrounds during the scene but that's just a nitpick I guess.

Shame about the girl though.
Oct 5, 2016 10:16 PM

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Oh my lord. It has come. The day has come where my favorite sport (male figure skating) gets an anime - and it's fking fantastic! The routines were gorgeous. :3

I'm liking Viktor (Zen vibes, anyone? lolol), though I'm a little iffy about the onsen scene since it takes away from the other great things in this first episode.
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Oct 5, 2016 10:17 PM

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I knew I was going to like this anime before it even aired and when it did, I liked it even more than i thought I would. Episode one was amazing and I'm so looking forward to episode 2. HYPE!!!
Oct 5, 2016 10:49 PM

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Okay I didn't expect much from this at first but that first episode hooked me. That OP was amazing and mesmerizing. I must have rewatched it at least 20 times.
Oct 5, 2016 10:55 PM

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Mirorin said:
I'm liking Viktor (Zen vibes, anyone? lolol), though I'm a little iffy about the onsen scene lolol.

LOL thank God I'm not the only one. As soon as I saw him I thought ZEN :'D
Oct 5, 2016 11:02 PM

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I was hyped for this and it definitely didn't disappoint.

But, I'm a bit bothered that my fellow fujos/female fans are posting screencaps of naked Viktor non-stop and not really appreciating the story/characters? Because it was actually done well.

I'm really happy about this show because Yuri is voiced by Tosshi, my all time favourite seiyuu and he's really slaying it. And so far, the other two seiyuus sound AMAZING too.

I'm really impressed by the scenery + composition. It's REALLY well down. I can barely see any flaws with the animations too. Everyone looks spot on and gorgeous.

So excited for the ED single release btw, I'm gonna buy it probably.
Oct 5, 2016 11:03 PM

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The japanese Yuri is so cute aww. ;;
The whole episode was fantastic and even funny sometimes. I love ice skating and anime so it's a perfect combo for me. All that waiting just paid off. <3

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Oct 5, 2016 11:13 PM

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Tbh, at first I thought this might be another fan service bullshit like Free!
DAMN, WAS I WRONG! The first episode was absolutely fantastic. The opening is for my taste a little bit too over-dramatic. But the main character is so charming, and the animation is amazing. Really looking forward to next week's episode.
Oct 5, 2016 11:24 PM

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Well, the impressions of the first episode let me notice that this anime have some up and downs. The story feels very realistic and the animation through the ice is brutal, but I wasn´t expecting an anime with that density of comedy and jokes. I expected it to be more serious and realistic in overall.
Oct 5, 2016 11:26 PM

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Yuri on Ice is finally here and thank god it is here. Had a lot more comedic moments than I thought it would since the trailers presented it as a more somber production but that's not really a complaint. I think it will actually add to show by balancing out the somber drama that's sure to come later on. And major props to the animators here. I can only imagine how much time was put into researching figure skating to get it to look as amazing as that.
Oct 5, 2016 11:26 PM

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This is the most solid first episode of Anime this year by far.

Hopefully it only gets better from here! ~ Super excited!!!
Oct 5, 2016 11:39 PM

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Freaking solid start. The art is a feast. I'm going to be loving this anime. That Victor guy though. Really love how they gave him a red nose.

Ahhh there's so much good in this.
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Oct 5, 2016 11:42 PM
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The skating is just wayy tooo amazingg!! Hope the quality of the animation will stay like this or make it even better. Can't wait to see the moment when Yuuri's idol actually teaches him for ice-skating although a bit of wondering whether it'll cause a problem for a Russian to teach a Japanese and wanting to let him win in Grand Prix instead of coaching/focusing his own country's player such as Yuri.

On a side-note as a fujo myself I'm so glad that Yuuri's crush actually got married to the other guy and had children of their own. Now there won't be distraction from any female characters and I'll be able to focus on Victor and Yuuri instead. Hope there will be "intimate" scene of theirs.
Oct 5, 2016 11:51 PM

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just realized yuri actually get cucked by takeshi lmao
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Oct 5, 2016 11:54 PM

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Didn't expect much and was impressed. Amazing start.
Oct 6, 2016 12:00 AM

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Did not expect that Yuri would actually be the name of the MC lol.

This is brilliant. Plot, characterization, and animation... what more could I ask for? Actual yuri? idk

Really strong start. Hope it maintains this quality.
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Oct 6, 2016 12:09 AM
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As soon as this anime and its staff were announced months ago, I knew it was something to keep my eye on—and boy was I right!! I'm so happy to have a series to look forward to every week. The OP was pretty good, but I was far more impressed by the ED. I can't wait until the full version of the song is released; it will be on repeat on my phone for at least a month after :D

I agree with what others said about the silly and maybe at times unnecessary comedy, though it was a nice change of pace to get chibi versions of the characters.

I am so happy that my favorite voice actor, Kouki Uchiyama, is in this series!! His voice is literally my favorite right now in the industry.

Also super happy that I chose this anime for my FAL team.

Can't wait until next week to see Viktor drunk and his antics :D
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Oct 6, 2016 12:11 AM
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WELL, my expectations were blown out of the water. The fast pacing was great and made the episode feel double its length.

I expected something more eyecatching for the OP, but after a few watches, I've really grown to appreciating the fluid animations. If only they'd had enough budget to not repeat the same sequence lol

I'm really impressed at the wide use of background music throughout the episode, it's everywhere but used to make the scenes really shine.

The instagram feed concept ED is hella cute. Also, Yuuri is adorable.
I think this is gonna be my AOTS.
Oct 6, 2016 12:38 AM

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That anime is surprisingly good.
Well good start and like the main character Yuri.
Also the animation is great especially when they are skating.
Also good Opening and Ending song :)
Oct 6, 2016 12:38 AM
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is there a full version of the opening? I can find 4 minute versions of history makers but they are all just piano versions :> I love that song I just keep listening to it :>
Oct 6, 2016 12:40 AM

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Ok, that was great and well done. i didn't expected the visuals to be this good. and story got me too, i'm love the MC (why can't DAYS character be like this?!) and he is very likable. also, i was in the mindset that Yuri is gonna fight Victor but it doesn't seem that way. so curious to see where we are going.
Oct 6, 2016 12:49 AM

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This was honestly a lot better than i thought it was going to be, This has potential to be really good.
Oct 6, 2016 12:49 AM
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hgeronimo said:
Ok, that was great and well done. i didn't expected the visuals to be this good. and story got me too, i'm love the MC (why can't DAYS character be like this?!) and he is very likable. also, i was in the mindset that Yuri is gonna fight Victor but it doesn't seem that way. so curious to see where we are going.


I like that days isn't another idiot savant :> I'm LOVING this series, but it's also nice to see a main char that isn't great from day one but has to work at it :> Both have their place.
Oct 6, 2016 12:54 AM

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This is surprisingly the best first episode I've seen this season. That animation quality is superb.
Oct 6, 2016 1:00 AM

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Talk about high budget O.o It's a lot better than I expected. The animation and the art are simply amazing, I'd watch it for those alone. I just wish they turned down the Yuri fan service '_'
Oct 6, 2016 1:04 AM

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After the first 5 minutes, the rest of the episode played out as I expected it would, which isn't a bad thing. It's a simple sports premise, but the colorful characters helped carry it. It was fun. I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing some surprises and character bonds.

5/5
Oct 6, 2016 1:07 AM
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I...I'm speechless. I literally don't know what to say. Rather, I have a lot to say but I don't know how to say it. I just...I'm in love. It was perfect. It exceeded all my expectations even though I read spoilers and...BRING ON THE NEXT EPISODE!

P.S Just one thing though...why is Yuri talking in past tense in the end? Viktor won't die right? ;_;
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Oct 6, 2016 1:25 AM

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wolfwing said:
is there a full version of the opening? I can find 4 minute versions of history makers but they are all just piano versions :> I love that song I just keep listening to it :>

The full opening will be on Oct 7th.So we might see it on youtube in a few days...
Oct 6, 2016 1:50 AM
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Looks like shinichi from "parasyte on ice" I mean parasyte the maxim
Oct 6, 2016 2:00 AM

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I'm actually quite surprised, this is far better than I was expecting it to be, this is really the type of anime you shouldn't judge by the cover.

Oct 6, 2016 2:17 AM
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As far as first episodes go it was a great start to the series. The animation was really on point. When the skating started it was so gorgeous. The varying characters intrigued me, especially when it came to Viktor. I think that people may end up liking him.
The opening theme fits so well to the tone of the show and the animation that went with it was stunning. The overall music was pretty good as well. The only down side for me was the ending theme. The animation is good but I'm not a fan of that song. It may grow on me but right now it doesn't do a thing for me. It didn't disappoint me and I can not wait to see where this show goes. Looking forward to it.
Oct 6, 2016 2:27 AM
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well shit now i wanna ice skate
Oct 6, 2016 2:55 AM

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The Death flags for Victor...


Ikr.

Very good start overall, didn't except that much. Hopefully won't disappoint later.

Oct 6, 2016 3:50 AM

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First show this season to show any promise/potential,I just hope they don't waste it by making this too much of a fujoshi pandering show.

As Yuri was imitating Victor's skating I was wonder "why not upload it online to show he has potential?" so glad they did,guessing Victor saw said potential and decided to train him (maybe to being his successor instead of the other Yuri?)
Oct 6, 2016 4:24 AM

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For the 1st it looks pretty! ^.^
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Oct 6, 2016 4:41 AM

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Not as good as I expected. I'm russian and feel shame for Viktor and Yuri :\
Viktor is TOO GAY. Creative individuals, of course, strange in itself, but not to this degree!
And Yuri is typical russian boy, shameless and insolent. I just hate him.
Oct 6, 2016 4:57 AM

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Not as good as I expected. I'm russian and feel shame for Viktor and Yuri :\
Viktor is TOO GAY. Creative individuals, of course, strange in itself, but not to this degree!
And Yuri is typical russian boy, shameless and insolent. I just hate him.
why are you shittalking yuri you cyka blyat idi nahui
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Oct 6, 2016 5:37 AM

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Well , I can see where it going ....
Oct 6, 2016 6:03 AM

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Frelsie said:
Not as good as I expected. I'm russian and feel shame for Viktor and Yuri :\
Viktor is TOO GAY. Creative individuals, of course, strange in itself, but not to this degree!
And Yuri is typical russian boy, shameless and insolent. I just hate him.
why are you shittalking yuri you cyka blyat idi nahui

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Oct 6, 2016 6:19 AM

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What the hell? This was a lot better then I thought
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Oct 6, 2016 6:21 AM

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Frelsie said:
Not as good as I expected. I'm russian and feel shame for Viktor and Yuri :\
Viktor is TOO GAY. Creative individuals, of course, strange in itself, but not to this degree!
And Yuri is typical russian boy, shameless and insolent. I just hate him.

yikes we can't let our anime characters be TOO GAY

LETS RATE THIS EP WITH 1/5 SO THEY STOP THE GAYNESS ASFMLASLFKASKF DISGUSTING I HATE GAYS
Oct 6, 2016 6:34 AM

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That was really good! Seiyuus were really on point too.
And ED scenes *_*
Oct 6, 2016 6:55 AM
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As far as first episodes go, this is definitely one my favourite ones of the last few seasons.
The show seems much more modern than other, I like the theme (ice skating) but also that it's a male main character and not a female. I like how you see him being discouraged (which seems realistic after losing severely in the competition) and then get up and try a different approach (which I think sends a great message: It's ok to not be happy after losing but you have to get up one day and just try anew)

I think the writers really managed to put sooo much story into the first (!) episode without giving it a rushed feeling, which imo is a very hard thing to accomplish. It has a nice pace.

Love the art style, not just with the choreographies but also with the comedy scenes, and I really like the OP and ED, especially because they give the show a whole new vibe and still match well with the anime.

Curious how it continues...
Oct 6, 2016 7:10 AM

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I don't know which adjective to use to describe how much I liked the first episode. The characters, the music, the animation <3 It's not good wanting too much but if it stayed that way... well, I just hope I won't have to deal with disappointment in this case!

I'm in love with triplets already by the way. They're extraordinarily cute xD
Oct 6, 2016 7:21 AM

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I had high expectations for this, and was not disappointed. AOTS inc

It just looks and sounds SO GOOD.

Kinda disappointed that they reused some scenes in the OP, but I still love both the OP and the ED.

I also instantly fell for the MC <3

Can't wait for next week!
Oct 6, 2016 8:05 AM

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Someone clarify this for me, he was going to confess to that childhood friend but she's already with that other guy ? got confused by that scene.
Oct 6, 2016 8:33 AM

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Someone clarify this for me, he was going to confess to that childhood friend but she's already with that other guy ? got confused by that scene.
She said something about girls growing up since he last saw them, so I think he knew she and that guy were a couple.
Oct 6, 2016 8:49 AM

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AvidAnimeViewer said:
It looks amazing, but I just can't get over how much Yuri looks like Izumi from Parasyte. Even his teacher and other characters look like they're from Parasyte.
Oh yeah, I thought so too !
Oct 6, 2016 8:53 AM

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I LOVED IT! <3
This looks like it could be such a great show I can't wait to see more
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