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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. Exactly. The fact that people can watch this and consistently DENY that Victor and Yuri are in love is unbelievable. People aren't DEFAULT STRAIGHT. We don't need to prove ANYTHING. It doesn't matter if the kiss was censored or that they didn't explicitly state the word 'boyfriend' because their love could be seen with COMMON SENSE. |
Saarunao said: Miikabu said: They're not engaged. Yuuri bought the rings and said they were good luck charms. Being engaged was just a joke Victor made. Yuuri never agreed with him.They're engaged? You're joking right? We watched the same anime right? Why are so many people in denial. Why do you have to contest the idea of them being a couple so much? Yuri's intention never to get engaged (because he has low self-esteem and all that jazz) is true. But to say it was a joke Viktor made is completely misreading the scenario that played out. It was intended as a good luck charm by Yuri but Viktor turned it into an engagement ring. He denied that they were married (because that's what Phichit thought and loudly announced) but then Viktor took the initiative and turned it into an engagement ring. Yuri didn't flat out agree but he didn't reject the idea. More like he was stuttering trying to figure out what to say. But if it really was supposed to be taken as a joke why wouldn't the directors make him scream out "noooooo" in embarrassment or something? If he really didn't like the idea why not remove the ring and get another charm--despite Viktor's protests-- if he really wanted to avoid misunderstandings. Nah Yuuri totally accepted the proposal. He'd get Viktor's hand if he won gold. Mind you he didn't get gold. but that doesn't mean they're no longer engaged. It just means they aren't getting married (yet). I think the most tell-tale sign is that we never seen Yuuri properly correct his friends by saying they aren't engaged. As far as that scene ends, everyone thinks the engagement is real (and so should the audience). I swear they sleep in the same room and Viktor's in a robe naked with wet hair around him? How more intimate do they have to be portrayed without straight out kissing and turning this into a yaoi, before people ACCEPT it. |
InugirlzDec 21, 2016 6:43 PM
| As someone who speak french, It felt weird to hear the pro swiss skater speaking french during the episode. o.o Anyway, overall, i give it a solid 8/10. |
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| Yeah, they got us. Victor and Yuri just pretended to be gay. In front of everyone and on national TV. They joked about getting married and kissed and cried over leaving each other and lovingly stroked each other's hands because it was all for show and to bait us and they eventually plan on ending up with random girl characters that will be introduced at the end of season 3 when there's no more gay left to show (but that's after the wedding and adopting two kids, of course)... Idiocy aside, this episode made me shed tears. It was so beautiful. I'm still confused about what the two of them are doing though. Victor decided he was going to remain Yuri's coach longer and would eventually return to the ice after he won 5 gold medals and then there was a time skip and the two were couple skating. I'm not sure if it was a compromise or he actually succeeded in doing that... I'm sure we'll find out in season 2. I'm glad this had a happy ending with the both of them remaining together. For the people who refuse to see them as 'canon', LGBT characters don't have to prove anything to your cishet arses. People aren't default straight so let's turn the tables for a second.... I'M GOING TO NEED TO SEE PROOF THAT THEY'RE NOT IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER, THANK YOU. |
JotakakDec 21, 2016 7:00 PM
| that's it huh besides the BS scoring JJ did better despite messing up so much whaaaaaaaaaaaa??, it was a okay final not my favorite i guess i was just waiting for "history to be made" creators didn't have the guts to go all the way i came around and they had my full support but only left me with disappointment. with the bait and switch i feel a season 2 can happen 7.8/10 |
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| WOW wonderful final episode. Ohhhh Victor crying. Great Free Skate performances. So emotional for some of them. Congrats Yurio, Yuri & JJ for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. YAY Victor can coach Yuri & go for GOLD next year. OMG Yuri & Victor skating together at the end is beautiful. Overall a great & splendid show. Loved the ice skating & the relationship between Yuri & Victor. Thanks MAPPA & everyone involved in this anime. "See you next level" Would love to see a 2nd Season. 8/10. |
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TastyPancakez said: Jotakak said: Idiocy aside, this episode made me shed tears. It was so beautiful. I'm still confused about what the two of them are doing though. Victor decided he was going to remain Yuri's coach longer and would eventually return to the ice after he won 5 gold medals and then there was a time skip and the two were couple skating. I'm not sure if it was a compromise or he actually succeeded in doing that... I'm sure we'll find out in season 2. I'm glad this had a happy ending with the both of them remaining together. what happened at the end was a gala they hold where skaters can skate to whatever the fuck they want for the purpose for artistic creativity. it wasn't a timeskip. what will happen is victor will make a "full comeback" at 28 years old when his physically state of being should be long past him returning, and at the same time remain as yuri's coach as yuri competes for the gold against his own coach who wants yuri to win gold but wants gold himself or some stupid bullshit because this. episode. sucked. ass. Unless you've read source material, this was not what the two discussed in the episode... |
| Despite him not winning gold (predictable) this series ended on a rather high note. I quite liked it despite it having some problems like JJ being expected to win but him messing up not once but TWICE. |
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TastyPancakez said: Jotakak said: Unless you've read source material, this was not what the two discussed in the episode... Literally in the end: "Even I'm worried about making a full comeback if I'm ALSO staying as your coach." So yes. Victor says he's going to make a full ass competitive comeback and continue staying as his coach because that makes sense?? Shit, I mistook that scene as he was going to wait for his comeback because it would be hard remaining as his coach and doing both. Oh, well. It should be interesting. |
Inugirlz said: Saarunao said: They're not engaged. Yuuri bought the rings and said they were good luck charms. Being engaged was just a joke Victor made. Yuuri never agreed with him. You're joking right? We watched the same anime right? Why are so many people in denial. Why do you have to contest the idea of them being a couple so much? Yuri's intention never to get engaged (because he has low self-esteem and all that jazz) is true. But to say it was a joke Viktor made is completely misreading the scenario that played out. It was intended as a good luck charm by Yuri but Viktor turned it into an engagement ring. He denied that they were married (because that's what Phichit thought and loudly announced) but then Viktor took the initiative and turned it into an engagement ring. Yuri didn't flat out agree but he didn't reject the idea. More like he was stuttering trying to figure out what to say. But if it really was supposed to be taken as a joke why wouldn't the directors make him scream out "noooooo" in embarrassment or something? If he really didn't like the idea why not remove the ring and get another charm--despite Viktor's protests-- if he really wanted to avoid misunderstandings. Nah Yuuri totally accepted the proposal. He'd get Viktor's hand if he won gold. Mind you he didn't get gold. but that doesn't mean they're no longer engaged. It just means they aren't getting married (yet). I think the most tell-tale sign is that we never seen Yuuri properly correct his friends by saying they aren't engaged. As far as that scene ends, everyone thinks the engagement is real (and so should the audience). I swear they sleep in the same room and Viktor's in a robe naked with wet hair around him? How more intimate do they have to be portrayed without straight out kissing and turning this into a yaoi, before people ACCEPT it. LGBT people are sexualized so therefore characters have to have steamy sex on screen to prove the quality of their gayness but cishets would still probably deny their relationship while simultaneously fapping to it because they're just pieces of shit. |
| I'm done, officially. Yuri on Ice saved my life, then it's over and I'm dead. |
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| Wow! two Yuris beating Victors record! That tiny margin of a score is a bit frustrating really! just a bit more push and he's almost there winning gold! being with Victor forever! but nooo! we'll all have to wait and see in the next season! or more to come aHAHAHAHAHA! sighhh They really did it??!! The only "History making" I see is Yuri Plisetsky winning gold! I didn't see it coming! yet I was so blessed! to be honest If I had to think about it the story could also be set to him winning the GPF all through out! He was a prodigy and he had so much pride in his boisterous characteristic, but he was shut down and lost at the very beginning of the show by Yuri Katsuki! He knew victor would choose Yuuri! and he accepted it! and walked out! He felt overshadowed by JJ's perfection yet what he did was just to train harder! become stronger! and be on top! and BOY! HE DID IT! HE WAS THE CHAMPION! AND HE.DESERVED.IT! he has changed so much! Finding experience and inspiration at a very young age! making friends for the very first time! cheering for them! and one of my favorite was his inner dialogue in this ep where he encourage Yuuri not to retire! yes! he's the king of all tsunderes! he's kicking and shouting for me was all for comic relief! he shows he doesn't give a shit but deep inside he had a heart of a gold! He's got more development than any characters in this show in my opinion! Yes also think is kind of ridiculous for a fifteen yr old to won the GPF but his subtle growth in this entire season is fantastic! I'm happy that he won! I'm proud of what he has achieved! and yes, I'm also salty that Otabek didn't even won bronze! WTF??! I was sure that he had a chance of winning GPF! but oh wellll.... wat a disappointment |
QueenSapphireDec 22, 2016 2:13 PM
Jotakak said: For the people who refuse to see them as 'canon', LGBT characters don't have to prove anything to your cishet arses. People aren't default straight so let's turn the tables for a second.... I'M GOING TO NEED TO SEE PROOF THAT THEY'RE NOT IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER, THANK YOU. I remember listening to this therapist on the radio some time ago. He had this theory about women (at least in my country) that have a tendency in general to "label" their relationship. Doesn't matter if it's a het or homo one, most women feel the need to make sure their partner is their boyfriend/girlfriend. Well, it may be because we live in a very sexist country and males have a tendency to cheat, and then they tell the woman that they never were in a serious relationship. I guess this tendency shows up when it comes to romance in fiction, especially in gay romance. And it doesn't help that production tries to make it somewhat ambiguous. In my opinion, the love they profess to each other is so clear and open, there shouldn't be a need to label it. |
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| Eh, they should have spaced the final performance over two episodes. |
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Grathia said: Inugirlz said: You're joking right? We watched the same anime right? Why are so many people in denial. Why do you have to contest the idea of them being a couple so much? Yuri's intention never to get engaged (because he has low self-esteem and all that jazz) is true. But to say it was a joke Viktor made is completely misreading the scenario that played out. It was intended as a good luck charm by Yuri but Viktor turned it into an engagement ring. He denied that they were married (because that's what Phichit thought and loudly announced) but then Viktor took the initiative and turned it into an engagement ring. Yuri didn't flat out agree but he didn't reject the idea. More like he was stuttering trying to figure out what to say. But if it really was supposed to be taken as a joke why wouldn't the directors make him scream out "noooooo" in embarrassment or something? If he really didn't like the idea why not remove the ring and get another charm--despite Viktor's protests-- if he really wanted to avoid misunderstandings. Nah Yuuri totally accepted the proposal. He'd get Viktor's hand if he won gold. Mind you he didn't get gold. but that doesn't mean they're no longer engaged. It just means they aren't getting married (yet). I think the most tell-tale sign is that we never seen Yuuri properly correct his friends by saying they aren't engaged. As far as that scene ends, everyone thinks the engagement is real (and so should the audience). I swear they sleep in the same room and Viktor's in a robe naked with wet hair around him? How more intimate do they have to be portrayed without straight out kissing and turning this into a yaoi, before people ACCEPT it. Uhm, Mickey did say he wants the same rings for him and Sala? Maybe Mickey was not advised that they were supposed to be engagement rings? ???? Even the character inside the story is mocking the meaning of those rings. You do realize that Mick is in love with his sister, right? |
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| I didn't like the ending. Because yuri lost wtf. I was going to buy the blu rays but I have changed my mind. KUBO is NOT GETTING 80 BUCKS from me! What kind of crap ending was that! I don't want season 2 being all about yuri again. Fuck. I'm pissed. |
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| The characters in YOI feel lacking. I think some of the runtime would have been better spent developing characters instead of showcasing every single contestant's skating scenes, which ends up being repetitive and not adding much of substance to the series. |
meneaterpaprika said: Helenus said: Predictable end. Queerbaiting till the very last second. Season 2 (if they make one; of course they will milk this cow) should try a different approach. How hurtful can you straights be? We don't need your permission to have fun. We don't need your assessment to be real. This show is not only watched by women. As a bi guy, I also watch it. This is repetitive but we will never have this conversation if they were man and woman. You clearly show demeaning attittude towards the show because you have innate hatred against gay people. Let me know what you think. She does have a problem with gay people. She's against gay rights. |
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Grathia said: I don't want to answer this, because I don't think the creators are that sick to include incest in the story. That's the thing with YOI, people can easily think of sexual love among the characters just because they show a more aggressive approach of caring and being affectionate towards each other. And the sad part is, since the story focuses heavily on Yuuri and ice skating, Mickey and Sara's characters were never really explored. If by in love you mean Mickey has sexual desire for his sister, ontop of caring and affection, then that is sick beyond sick. We shouldn't easily throw the words "in love" around, I think. He has a sister complex. I'm not defending it but anime has a lot of that. Brother and sister complexes are in almost everything. I don't know why Japan is obsessed with it but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ |
| Katsuki Yuri didn't get gold :( Last few minutes seemed to be rushed. Loved the duo performance in the end. Overall 9/10 for me. "See you NEXT LEVEL" does that mean we will have a second season? |
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| That was an amazing final.Both Yuri end up in the first 2 place but the result that Yuri didn't win gold is satisfying and it leaves room for a season 2 now that Victor might join the competition. |
| I wanted Yuri to win at least silver and I got Yuri winning silver. Yay~ ٩(｡•ω•｡)و I am satisfied with it. His free skate (of course since it's the last ep) was better animated compared to the others. Viktor's tears of dissappointment then joy kept getting me ( ´•̥̥̥ω•̥̥̥` ) Happy that Yurio got the gold, he deserves it! ٩(๑❛ワ❛๑)و I liked the little perspective they gave on Yurio before he "introduced" himself in the first episode. He was interested in Yuri and why he kept messing up in the most crucial points in the competition and probably felt frustrated and angry that he was crying about it(?) It's nice that Yurio didn't really want Yuri to retire (*^▽^*) As ambilvant as I am/was of JJ's character I do think it's nice he managed to pick himself back up from the stressful place he was in. Sad Otabek got forth though. it there really really is going to be another season, hope to see more of both JJ and Otabek (゜▽゜;) Ugh, I had heard about the duet and as the anime was ending I was wondering if it was just a rumor but then it happened....  ...and I'm so happy it did (♥ω♥ ) ~♪ (also lol Phichit on Ice) |
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| it was a nice last episode i guess, i'm happy yurio won~ overall this series is a 7/10 for me, i'm kind of disappointed they didn't manage to keep up the quality of the first few episodes (which were great) and kind of rushed things at times, but it was still enjoyable. |
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| Most memorable scene -Yurio cried -Pair skating -Victor cried -Phichit on Ice -"See you Next level" |
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| Underwhelming episode.i hated the route they took with "Oh Victor stay with me forever" then literally an episode later "Yo im done with you." OKay. Wow Yurio wins...thats cool I guess. I know I'm not the only one who thought his about JJ though. |
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| It wasn't a great ending nor a good cliffhanger if there is a second season. I feel like even with Victor returning, if there is a second season, it would be too repetitive. But I do have to admit, the routines are really beautiful. The exhibition that Yuri did with Victor was by far the best routine out of all of them. So beautiful, the dance concept was very strong and so cute. I kinda want a second season but with a different focal point. Y'know...not so focused on the competition angle. I didn't like how most of the episodes were just the competition and not much of the outside peripheral stuff. It needs to have a better balance of background stories/details and the actual competition. |
| Mmmm I don't know I don't know... Yurio was my favorite character and I didn't want him getting the GOLD in HIS DEBUT, because it's like what's left for him to accomplish then? Winning another gold medal? Rofl he should have ended third |
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Im_not_a_weeaboo said: Ranxomare said: If They are ice-skating in Barcelona, Spain, why the commentaris speaks in french? xD 8/10. It's a French commentator who is on French tv but who went to Spain because that's where the skating is Ok, thanks for your explanation ;) |
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