Is Yuri on Ice actually gay or queerbait?
Most likely queerbait
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Probably turn out gay
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| Also shounen ai or whatever you wanna call it but I prefer the term gay. I have seen a bunch of discussions (not on MAL) about this lately so thought I would make my own. So after only 4 episodes we can't really say for sure its queerbait or gay, but a bunch of fangirls already act like, like its canon (on tumblr anyways) so I thought I would listen to some more opinions about it that are hopefully not only controlled by their feelings, so from an objective stand point what you guys think? Personally I think its the same bullshit Black butler, Free and a lot of other sports anime have been doing for years, so Idk why everyone is calling it 'revolutionary' or how it will surprise us all like No.6 when all the interactions between the two MCs have been sexualized and you need to be blind to not actually notice thats just fanservice to get the ladies wet. Don't get me wrong I still ship Viktor and Yuuri but I won't get my hopes up for another gay ship just to be disappointed later. Edit: Since some people genuinly don't know what queerbait means I'm going to leave a definition here: queerbait (noun) a person who attracts the interest of gay people; a person who has gay mannerisms but claims to be straight; also spelled queer bait The above is a official definition found in dictionaries, but basically its using gay fanservice with characters that are not gay themselves for straight people. EDIT 2: This thread was made when the anime only had 3-4 episodes there is no need to tell everybody what happened in the episode 10 and in the end, we have already seen it, HOWEVER that doesn't mean its not queerbait everyone can have whatever opinion they want, if people feel like the ''romance'' was not sufficient overall in the whole anime it could be easily queerbait. |
LyrelDec 22, 2016 3:50 AM
| Most likely just another queerbait. |
| I don't see any difference between the two options |
| I mean, there's also a lot of yuribait that doesn't turn out to be yuri, I don't really see the problem. Yurifags mostly do the same as fujoshi fandom. In any case, Japan is very heteronormative specially touching men relationships, so I doubt we will se a couple at the end. At least they are not doing all the Sakamichi no Apollon bullshit. |
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Lyrel said: Personally I think its the same bullshit Black butler, Free and a lot of other sports anime have been doing for years As First Speaker of Baiters I call this as bait. @EcchiLordMamster |
| I am enjoying it as a bait show and nothing more. I'll reserve defining it as anything else till the end. If any of the subtext becomes actual gay relationships, then it moves from bait to actual shounen ai. Now is yuri on ice more blatant with it's queerbait then a lot of shows the OP mentioned? Yes, yes it is. |
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| I'd say the same. It's definitely one of those shows that lures the fujo and fudan. Although, unlike other queerbaiting anime, I feel like Yuri on Ice have a different approach take on homoeroticism (ie they are very expressive in terms of intimacy, no implied stuff, just straight up.. Or should I say 'gay' up). It's a little bit too early to decide whether this anime is a yaoi (or shounen ai, BL, etc). But it is pretty gay. In fact, I do quite enjoy it. OP, I think this anime is "revolutionary" not because of the queerbaiting, it's actually how the anime tackled gender roles. Also to note that figure skating isn't an easy or 'girly' sport, it actually requires a lot of stamina. You need a lot of dedication, and training. It's pretty intensive and is a long process to become a pro at it. This trend that this show seems to have, especially in episode 4, was that those intimate scenes were so blatant people can tell that it was for the fanservice. I don't know, I could be wrong, maybe Viktor swings that way... But that has not been declared yet. There was something else that made me reluctant to admit Viktor and Yuuri, if they will eventually become lovers. Sure I'll support them if things will go 'that' way. Though, it's the fact that both characters were inspired by real-life people. The other day, some rude fans of this anime demanded Plushenko (the person that Viktor was apparently based off) to "divorce his wife and find a Japanese guy". Unacceptable. The fanbase is pretty cancerous. I'm pretty sure that Keijo's fans are tamer than this anime's. I won't be surprised anymore if there was a mass crowd of Yuri on Ice fanboys/girls ruining the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. I feel sorry for Hanyu-san and Plushenko... Oh and Yulia too. I don't really care if this anime is gay, but Phichit-kun has blessed my soul in the purest way and that's what we should talk about |
ChaldeneOct 27, 2016 1:34 PM
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HikiMaru said: I'd say the same. It's definitely one of those shows that lures the fujo and fudan. Although, unlike other queerbaiting anime, I feel like Yuri on Ice have a different approach take on homoeroticism (ie they are very expressive in terms of intimacy, no implied stuff, just straight up.. Or should I say 'gay' up). OP, I think this anime is "revolutionary" not because of the queerbaiting, it's actually how the anime tackled gender roles. Also to note that figure skating isn't an easy or 'girly' sport, it actually requires a lot of stamina. This trend that this show seems to have, especially in episode 4, was that those intimate scenes were so blatant people can tell that it was for the fanservice. I don't know, I could be wrong, maybe Viktor swings that way... But that has not been declared yet. There was something else that made me reluctant to accept Viktor and Yuuri, if they will eventually become lovers. It's the fact that both characters were inspired by real-life people. The other day, some rude fans of this anime demanded Plushenko (the person that Viktor was apparently based off) to "divorce his wife and find a Japanese guy". Unacceptable. The fanbase is pretty cancerous. I'm pretty sure that Keijo's fans are tamer than this anime's. I won't be surprised anymore if there was a mass crowd of Yuri on Ice fanboys/girls ruining the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. I feel sorry for Hanyu-san and Plushenko... Oh and Yulia too. I don't really care if this anime is gay, but Phichit-kun has blessed my soul in the purest way and that's what we should talk about Fujoshi in Japan can be vicious at times. |
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sasalx said: Lyrel said: Personally I think its the same bullshit Black butler, Free and a lot of other sports anime have been doing for years As First Speaker of Baiters I call this as bait. @EcchiLordMamster yea man, well at least the fujobait fans who were constantly bashing ecchi can get a sense of irony although im not a fujobasher and am not condemning the ones who didn't bash ecchi |
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| I'm really 1000% sure that it is 'just' queerbait. And I honestly don't understand the fans, who make this out to be substantially different than the rest of the queerbait sports shows. I don't see a reason so far. If YoI really ends with a CANON GAY COUPLE I will delete me account. The bet is on!!! |
Well, to be truthful, Fujoshi in general are pretty vicious. That's why I left the BL community. It's such a disgrace. |
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This anime is very revolutionary! It's going to revolutionize the world! |
| I'm not going to watch it but I hope they give the fans what they want instead of baiting them ( exactly like in hibike ) |
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Helenus said: I'm really 1000% sure that it is 'just' queerbait. And I honestly don't understand the fans, who make this out to be substantially different than the rest of the queerbait sports shows. I don't see a reason so far. If YoI really ends with a CANON GAY COUPLE I will delete me account. The bet is on!!! Exactly my thoughts, if this turns out genuine gay and not some kind of "I accidently kissed him and I liked it" imma go and never return to this site |
Lol I know I watched it like 5 times by now, but the plot from yoi is far from being as good as this one |
| Yeah, but that artwork during the skating, tho... |
| Mrs. Landingham, what's next? |
| we got yuri bait, yaoi bait. oh and also straight bait (boku no pico( |
| Sonic X is basically an isekai |
| It would already be known if it were actually shounen-ai, but it's not listed as such, so of course it's just a show for teasing and nothing more. (As a lover of shounen-ai and yaoi, I sincerely hate things like this lol. I'd like them to be gay or not, not in-between.) |
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| Idk why people call this kind of shows "queerbait"? It's obviously fujoshi bait |
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EcchiLordMamster said: yea man, well at least the fujobait fans who were constantly bashing ecchi can get a sense of irony although im not a fujobasher and am not condemning the ones who didn't bash ecchi I bash ecchi and I deserved better than this smh :/ -just kidding- its less about the fanservice but more about the fact that people actually believe that they should be a couple because they practiced naked together in hot springs... |
Bowie said: If you've seen discussions on it then why bother making more? Follow the mal rules OP, or get better ideas for a forum topic regarding this series. Did you actually read it? I saw it on tumblr not here but it doesn't really matter cuz I searched the forum and found nothing similar soo yeah |
LyrelOct 27, 2016 1:49 PM
| Honestly, I don't mind the gay vibes as I am used to it because I've read and watched a lot of anime which includes BL. I can definitely say if Yuri on Ice is gonna be gay, it's in a different matter compared to general BL shows/manga. Overall however, I enjoy the show for it's plot, it's portrayal of media, the competition and also what it truly looks like to loose something that you may not be able to do again. Yuri on Ice to me is a pretty unique sports anime and I'm not going to drop it anytime soon, nor will i drop it if it does become gay. Honestly, just because they are in the hot springs together doesn't mean they love each other, it's common in Japan for males and females to do that. |
Ghost-TownOct 27, 2016 1:52 PM
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| With no argument needed, I could post you up to 5 pics out of context to explain why it's gay. |
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Lord_Sithis said: what better way to give people a gendershock than wih straight bait?guulaash said: Boku no Pico is straight bait 100%. Also best anime ever, and modern shitty casual anime should learn from the masterpiece that Boku no Pico is.we got yuri bait, yaoi bait. oh and also straight bait (boku no pico( |
| Sonic X is basically an isekai |
Lyrel said: EcchiLordMamster said: yea man, well at least the fujobait fans who were constantly bashing ecchi can get a sense of irony although im not a fujobasher and am not condemning the ones who didn't bash ecchi I bash ecchi and I deserved better than this smh :/ -just kidding- its less about the fanservice but more about the fact that people actually believe that they should be a couple because they practiced naked together in hot springs... i have no idea what you're talking about cause i don't watch Yuri on ice lol xD you better not be bashing ecchi... the only thing to bash is my hand against my dick |
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EcchiLordMamster said: Lyrel said: I bash ecchi and I deserved better than this smh :/ -just kidding- its less about the fanservice but more about the fact that people actually believe that they should be a couple because they practiced naked together in hot springs... i have no idea what you're talking about cause i don't watch Yuri on ice lol xD you better not be bashing ecchi... the only thing to bash is my hand against my dick Lmao dude what are you even doing here xD |
Lyrel said: EcchiLordMamster said: i have no idea what you're talking about cause i don't watch Yuri on ice lol xD you better not be bashing ecchi... the only thing to bash is my hand against my dick Lmao dude what are you even doing here xD i was linked here for the possibility that this thread may be bait... lol |
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guulaash said: Lord_Sithis said: what better way to give people a gendershock than wih straight bait?Boku no Pico is straight bait 100%. Also best anime ever, and modern shitty casual anime should learn from the masterpiece that Boku no Pico is. Lol the discourse this thread is taking tho |
MelodyElodie said: Honestly, I don't mind the gay vibes as I am used to it because I've read and watched a lot of anime which includes BL. I can definitely say if Yuri on Ice is gonna be gay, it's in a different matter compared to general BL shows/manga. Overall however, I enjoy the show for it's plot, it's portrayal of media, the competition and also what it truly looks like to loose something that you may not be able to do again. Yuri on Ice to me is a pretty unique sports anime and I'm not going to drop it anytime soon, nor will i drop it if it does become gay. Honestly, just because they are in the hot springs together doesn't mean they love each other, it's common in Japan for males and females to do that. I also enjoy this anime and I wouldn't mind if they become a couple but I'm wondering why a good 90% of people who watched it claim it as " canon gay" when everything we have seen so far is just over the top fanservice |
LOVELIVEISLIFE said: Lolsebca said: With no argument needed, I could post you up to 5 pics out of context to explain why it's gay. Go ahead, I want a a gay show so bad... But I'm not sure about this one. That would help me a lot -you mean fanservice pictures and its no proof that they are actually gay- |
| victor is dying and want to use his remaining life to coach yuri victor collapse, carried to hospital victor's illness found out by yuri victor confess his love to yuri at the rooftop of hospital yuri and victor promise to skate together victor near-dead and getting operation yuri perform at grand prix final while thinking about dying victor in operation room victor died at the same time yuri finished skating |
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GangsterCat said: victor is dying and want to use his remaining life to coach yuri victor collapse, carried to hospital victor's illness found out by yuri victor confess his love to yuri at the rooftop of hospital yuri and victor promise to skate together victor near-dead and getting operation yuri perform at grand prix final while thinking about dying victor in operation room victor died at the same time yuri finished skating Wait wait wait.I know a similar plot... Well done. |
GangsterCat said: victor is dying and want to use his remaining life to coach yuri victor collapse, carried to hospital victor's illness found out by yuri victor confess his love to yuri at the rooftop of hospital yuri and victor promise to skate together victor near-dead and getting operation yuri perform at grand prix final while thinking about dying victor in operation room victor died at the same time yuri finished skating Lol I see what you did there, but I don't think it will be actual that dark |
Ohh I know what you up to too bad tho I'm actually the biggest ecchi basher on this website yet you come to this one thread of mine where I actually don't talk thrash about it lmao |
Lyrel said: Ohh I know what you up to too bad tho I'm actually the biggest ecchi basher on this website yet you come to this one thread of mine where I actually don't talk thrash about it lmao i didn't come here to bash fujobait lol, i came here to see if i agreed the thread was bait i don't bash fujobait, fujobait doesn't bother me at all |
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EcchiLordMamster said: Lyrel said: Ohh I know what you up to too bad tho I'm actually the biggest ecchi basher on this website yet you come to this one thread of mine where I actually don't talk thrash about it lmao i didn't come here to bash fujobait lol, i came here to see if i agreed the thread was bait i don't bash fujobait, fujobait doesn't bother me at all Lol I don't mean fujobait I mean ecchi generally I thought you were looking for people who talk thrash about ecchi xD |
Lyrel said: it will 100% happen, victor already gave his deathflag this episode with thinning hair (cancer)GangsterCat said: victor is dying and want to use his remaining life to coach yuri victor collapse, carried to hospital victor's illness found out by yuri victor confess his love to yuri at the rooftop of hospital yuri and victor promise to skate together victor near-dead and getting operation yuri perform at grand prix final while thinking about dying victor in operation room victor died at the same time yuri finished skating Lol I see what you did there, but I don't think it will be actual that dark |
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Well, it better be gay =_= or else my whole life was a lie ;_; |
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Lyrel said: EcchiLordMamster said: i didn't come here to bash fujobait lol, i came here to see if i agreed the thread was bait i don't bash fujobait, fujobait doesn't bother me at all Lol I don't mean fujobait I mean ecchi generally I thought you were looking for people who talk thrash about ecchi xD no, i just fend them off, i don't go looking for them.... -.- |
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| Quiz question! I don't like any situation at all involving a group of men cuz I watch anime for the cute girls and I don't like the sports because I watch anime for the brain bashing. So naturally, my most frequent complaints are to anime such as Free! and Yuri on Ice, which are sports and so often have a group of men. I express my disdain with unnecessarily low scores and "fujobait" insults. Who am I? Answer |
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EcchiLordMamster said: Lyrel said: Lol I don't mean fujobait I mean ecchi generally I thought you were looking for people who talk thrash about ecchi xD no, i just fend them off, i don't go looking for them.... -.- EcchiLordMamster said: Lyrel said: Lol I don't mean fujobait I mean ecchi generally I thought you were looking for people who talk thrash about ecchi xD no, i just fend them off, i don't go looking for them.... -.- Lol ok idk man some people have been doing some weird stuff lately I thought you are going to white knight ecchi where ever you appear lmao |
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