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| -comes here wanting to share the joy about THE LOVE IN THEIR EYES AS THEY PAIR SKATED HOLY CRAP DID YOU SEE THE WAY YUURI STROKED VICTOR'S FACE SO LOVINGLY AND HOW VICTOR HELD HIS CHIN FOR A SPLIT SECOND... THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL- ... I SWEAR... THEY MIGHT HAVE EVEN SLIPPED A TINY KISS IN... -sees people still arguing about whether its canon- -clicks on all the people who are saying 'meh queerbait and realises they are all males- -kinda expected that but feels kinda insulted because I never rain on their ecchi, yuri and hentai parades so why must they rain on ours- I'm kinda upset that Yuuri didn't win the gold, but it was necessary for him to continue skating I guess so all's fine! ^O^ Yurio winning the gold though was a big nono for me because it's his senior debut, he still has many many years to go O_O winning the gold right from the start though...! I thought that Christophe would win somehow xD or that JJ would make some miraculous turnaround and land in first (absurd I know, but he did end up in 3rd somehow!) The fact that Victor is going to resume as his coach AND continue skating AT THE SAME TIME. THAT'S AMAZING. IT'S LIKE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. CONGRATULATIONS VICTOR AND YUURI... YOU CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER... Did you guys see how Victor burst into shuddering tears when Yuuri landed his last jump... That was it for me... My eyes hurt so bad now those tears were real T_T And how Yuuri reached out towards Victor at the end of the performance... thank you... T___T I love it... so much... The exhibition was just AMAZING PAIR SKATING i remember fantasizing once that they would pair skate but i haven't seen any male pairs skating before so I kind of gave up on that idea... BUT WOW... THAT... WOW... THEY ACTUALLY DID IT (i know i already said it but WOW!) My dreams have come true... thank you so much... The last bit with Yuuri running, he looks SO ADORABLE with his hair grown up like that! UGH! I WANT TO HUG THAT CUTE LITTLE THING!!!!!!! SECOND SEASON PLEASE... -sees 二期フォロフ trending and i'm just laughing out loud at the pun but its BEAUTIFUL WE NEED A SECOND SEASON SO BAD IF WE GOT ONE I WOULD BURST INTO TEARS ON THE SPOT- |
| i think this ending is very fitting because we know for a fact there's a second season. if there wasn't a continuation then i would feel very differently, but here's to hoping victuuri becomes word of god canon (unlikely) in s2. and victor crying when yuri told him Its Over |
apollosDec 21, 2016 2:50 PM
im apollo ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ they/them pls  |
Im_not_a_weeaboo said: Am I the only one that's happy Yuuri didn't win? I feel like it would have been him just winning because he's the main character Totally agree. Also, if he won, there probably wouldn't be a second season. |
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| For some reason doesn't surprise me that Yuri hadn't won the gold medal, but I really wanted to, tho But that ending, agh I know this is just fanservice but that was too much for me, two men in the gala exhibition, no no. |
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| how the fuck did Chris lose to JJ? |
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| Overall, I liked this episode. Yes, it didn't wrap up things as nicely as we would haved liked. Yes, many of us would have liked To see a better defining of Victor and Yuri's relationship. However, if there is a season two (please, please) then we don't need any of this to be definitive. I never thought Yuri would win. I always thought Yurio would beat him. I would like to know if Victor is coaching or competing or both. But I don't know that I care either way as long as Victor and Yuri are together. I give this anime 9/10 caused it felt rushed in some episodes. But great character development (hope for more in season 2), beautiful skating, and music. I eagerly await being able to buy this on blu-ray and really want a season 2. |
AuroneDec 21, 2016 3:51 PM
| The couple dance on the end was indeed beautiful ♥ I fell in love with both of them all over again. Will see you all around on the Yuri on Ice: Next level :> |
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IshiAlice said: For some reason doesn't surprise me that Yuri hadn't won the gold medal, but I really wanted to, tho But that ending, agh I know this is just fanservice but that was too much for me, two men in the gala exhibition, no no. Happens IRL as well though. Not as pair skating really with lifts, but with two men skating together on ice. Have seen some performances like that on youtube. |
| This episode's animation in skating scenes was too amazing!! I think they missed with these scenes through the whole anime to make the last one the best :D Season 2 pleaaaaseee <3 <3 |
| Ara Ara~ |
| Only confused by JJ scores and I get the main idea that Victor is still gonna be a coach whilst coming back to skating. Any romantic relationship between Victor and Yuri to remains to be hidden but anyhow, merchandise will sell like crazy and ai am expecting a season 2. Best character development this whole year for me apart from Boku no Hero Academia. |
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| I'm so shook. Basically all of my dreams came true. We got crying VIktor and a discussion about their futures. Yuuri finally revealed that he's been planning on retiring after this season. And Viktor cares so much. His tone was so heartbreaking. "Yuuri, what are you doing?" "Oh, I'm just surprised to see you cry." "I"m mad, okay?" And then "How can you tell me to return to the ice while saying you're retiring?" Then we got Yuuri breaking Viktor's wORLD RECORD. LIKE OMG. I thought Yuuri would get gold and Yurio would get silver, but that works too. Especially with that Viktuuri scene after the medals were given. I was really hoping Yuuri would change his mind, and omg he did! Bless. And Viktor's whole thing with becoming a five time World Champion was precious. Like he'll be competing, but he still wants his precious to win. I love this ship so much. And holy shit. I can't believe it. They actually included a pair skating for Viktuuri. And it was AMAZING. I mean, we all were hoping for it, especially with Yuuri's outfit. But to actually get it after weeks of wanting it? Damn. Bless this ship. Bless this show. Bless the creators, Bless Kubo-sensei. Also, shout out to Phichit. His dream is positively adorable. Phichit is precious and a blessing to this world. Otabek was incredible. I hope he keeps getting along with Yurio. And like Yurio's performance? I have so much to say. Like I read a theory on tumblr about Yurio possibly having a crush on or at least looking up to Yuuri. This high key hints at it. Bless my soul. Yurio really cares about Yuuri at least and Yuuri cares about Yurio a lot as well. I love it. I think Yurio cares about Yuuri more than Viktor. Like even when Viktor told Yakov he was going to compete again, he asks about Yuuri first. Literally, "Hey, does that mean pork cutlet bowl's retiring?" And then he keeps thinking about Yuuri during his performance like, "If he retires, I'll make him regret it for the rest of his life." Like his entire monologue is about Yuuri basically: "That's bull! Don't disappoint me! There are no gold medals for pigs to feed on! I'm going to win! Katsuki Yuuri, are you watching? I'm gonna beat your record someday. If you retire now, I'll make you regret it for the rest of your life. Moron!" I also just noticed that he calls him "Katsuki Yuuri" before the performance when he's like "watch me Yakov, Lilia, Yuko and the rest, and Katsuki Yuuri," but during the flashback he calls him "Yuuri Katsuki." Like he cares enough about Japanese culture to refer to him as they would in Japan now? I don't know. I thought that was a lovely touch. And then he cried at the end? I was so confused. But maybe he wants to compete with Yuuri again? I don't know. Maybe he really admires Yuuri now more so than Viktor even. Now he'll have VIktor back on the ice, but with Yuuri gone, it's not as important? That would be precious tbh. I've already watched this episode twice. I'm in love with this anime. I just want all of my babies to be okay. We also get Yuuri not retiring and Viktor coming back, but still coaching him. And Viktor, Yuuri, and Yurio all training together in Russia. Omg. Bless. I love this ending. Season two seems highly likely. But the wait is going to suck. We still don't even know that much about Viktor's past. I want to know so bad. |
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| Had a really bad feeling when Yuuri said there's nothing more compelling than a neverending story, but I was glad he danced his free program perfect this time. I got a bad feeling again when he broke Victor's record. I thought Otabek will make it to the podium, but it turns out Yurio beat Yuuri in the end. It was a fitting end to bridge to season 2. I love this show very much. and OMG that duet ROFL. Beautiful last words. |
| Decent anime and decent ending. Does that conclusion msg hint a sequel? |
| Can someone eplain to me why were they doing couple skating. I got lost at the end |
She should not be shocked at this point lol
| The ending was nice.One of the best anime of 2016. It was my first time seeing a male duo skating. At first I thought there won't be any second season but it looks like there might be a second season.I'll watch it if there will be any. |
| not an amazing last episode but it was fine. 7/10 overall 8/10. |
Chimera-Ant Arc sucks A1-Pictures is great Lelouch is alive  |
| Oh boy that season 2 tease! I loved the romance in this anime. I found the actually ice skating parts to be a little boring but the relationship between Yuuri and Victor was god-tier. 8/10 |
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| I was hoping the finale would leave me speechless. I'm not saying the last episode was bad, but it wasn't that good either. It didn't leave much of an impact, it's kind of just hanging there, y'know? A shame Yuuri didn't win gold though. A kiss would've been nice to see. |
| Am I disappointed over the fact that Viktor and Yuri didn't get together after twelve episodes of A level gay clit and cock baiting ("officially", at least)? Absolutely Is YoI still AOTS and did it save anime? Absolutely 8/10 Also +1 for the fact that they hired an actual French native speaker to voice the French commentator – I wasn't expecting that at all! Here's hoping they'll make a second season and that Sayo Yamamoto will have the guts to make Victuri great again canon, the studio should also hire Soubi Yamamoto as a co director |
Comic_SansDec 21, 2016 3:30 PM
 Nico- said: Conversations with people pinging/quoting me to argue about some old post I wrote years ago will not be entertained@Comic_Sans oh no y arnt ppl dieing i need more ppl dieing rly gud plot avansement jus liek tokyo ghoul if erbudy dies amirite |
| Pacing to fast in this episode :( I still gonna give it 9/10 (overall anime), because I really enjoyed it beside the last episode and the stagnation of fluff (I can live without it, but the flirting between Victor and Yuri was nice.Also why all the teasing if it's just dying within the last two episodes anyway..boring) (and why are those two now pair figure skaters ahahahaha, that's nothing you could do for only a show, they must have trained really hard) GIVE ME A SECOND SEASON |
| season 2 a must!!! |
When someone asks me why I like anime, I'd say Just Because. |
Saarunao said: Dreanora said: The only possible explanations:...however, what I'm most curious about is what will happen to Yuuri's and Victor's relationship. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to Japan's laws concerning censorship, but it seems quite clear that they have to keep the romance low-key. Is there any chance we will ever see them directly declare their love to one another? I mean, it's not like there hasn't been any anime before where two guys expressed their love un-censored, so I'm a bit confused. I can think of a few shows that aren't labeled shounen-ai/yaoi that have contained a kiss between dudes as well. If anyone can explain this I'd be very grateful ^_^ 1. The creators lack balls or 2. The relationship was intended to be a bait and nothing more What the fuck does bait even mean anyway? I feel like the word completely lost meaning nowadays. |
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AkiKitazawaDec 21, 2016 3:38 PM
| I'm probably minority here but I'm SO glad Yurio won.YOI wasn't my biggest favorite this season but it was still an enjoyable ride I'm glad I watched it and glad everyone else enjoyed.Hope we get a better season 2 tho. |
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| I actually wanted Yurio to win so I'm glad he did. Please let there be a second season. |
| Season 2 can't come soon enough. I really hope there is going to be one where Victor and Yuri get married and and ... yeah. This ep was great, loved Stephane Lambiel's cameo. The way actual skaters love this is just so amazing. I just enjoyed this show a ton. As for the end of the Grand Prix... I'd be probably more okay with Yurio winning if he wasn't so overscored in the SP - his points straight up weren't possible for the components he had there. Oh well. The gala was amazing. Go into pairs, pls. |
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| So, I am going to be honest: I am SUPER disappointed that Victuri isn't officially canon. It really should have been, after all the build up. I have never liked a couple this much before, and I don't understand why they couldn't just let them have a small kiss. I also want to punch Yuri in the face for making Victor cry, but that's something else. I am, however, more than glad that this is most likely getting a second season (of course I am, this is my favourite anime of 2016 by far). I'm just kinda annoyed that I can't give it a 10/10 with how it is now. I'll settle with 9/10. Oh, and Victor Nikiforov is now one of my all-time favourite characters. That man is an angel <3 |
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CaramellNeko said: So, I am going to be honest: I am SUPER disappointed that Victuri isn't officially canon. It really should have been, after all the build up. I have never liked a couple this much before, and I don't understand why they couldn't just let them have a small kiss. I also want to punch Yuri in the face for making Victor cry, but that's something else. I am, however, more than glad that this is most likely getting a second season (of course I am, this is my favourite anime of 2016 by far). I'm just kinda annoyed that I can't give it a 10/10 with how it is now. I'll settle with 9/10. Oh, and Victor Nikiforov is now one of my all-time favourite characters. That man is an angel <3 mte, especially about yurio, neither he nor jj deserve those wins. |
| I just watched this series to make sure Yurio wins. He won. I'm satisfied. |
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talewind said: The thing is, if everything in this anime had played out exactly the same, except with either Yuuri or Victor as a woman, no one would be questioning if the kiss really happened, or if their relationship was canon or not. As a gay man, it's an infuriating double standard. Gay couples in fiction somehow need their validity "proved," whereas straight couples are simply accepted as fact with much less. The thing is, if everything in this anime had played out exactly the same, except with either Yuuri or Victor as a woman, ... they would have done the kiss scene without "sensorship". That's the sad reality and why many might be a bit disappointed. The double-standard is real, but it comes precisely from the people who wrote this show. It's a pity. The redeeming part is the huge amount of subtext speaking for a gay relationship but that's still subtext and worst ... without proper conclusion in the last episode. At least they can still say it will come eventually in season 2. Maybe they just wrote the proper conclusion off when they decided to go for a second season. Anime is also a business after all. |
Lorinelle said: Still waiting for our kiss but idk maybe no gold no kiss is that how things work? Yuuri still takes what he deserves!  |
AkiKitazawa said: Lorinelle said: Still waiting for our kiss but idk maybe no gold no kiss is that how things work? Yuuri still takes what he deserves! Didn't notice that before. Wow <3 |
talewind said: The thing is, if everything in this anime had played out exactly the same, except with either Yuuri or Victor as a woman, no one would be questioning if the kiss really happened, or if their relationship was canon or not. As a gay man, it's an infuriating double standard. Gay couples in fiction somehow need their validity "proved," whereas straight couples are simply accepted as fact with much less. THIS!!!! YOU. I LIKE YOU. |
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| Didnt like the ending at all. just a 7/10 since it was so damn dissapointing. Will only watch season 2 if they drop the gay bait completely. |
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