---
title: "Yuri!!! on Ice"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yuri-on-ice-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 68129
imdb_id: "tt6112556"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 662
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Yuri!!! on Ice (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yuri-on-ice-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Yuri!!! on Ice is a Japanese sports anime television series about figure skating. The series was produced by MAPPA, directed and written by Sayo Yamamoto with original scripts by Mitsurō Kubo under the chief episode direction of Jun Shishido. Yuri!!! on Ice began airing on October 6, 2016 and its final episode aired on December 21, 2016, broadcasting every Thursday at 2:21am JST. The show is available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu. The series features the voice acting talents of several actors, including Jun'ichi Suwabe, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, and Kôki Uchiyama. Yuri!!! on Ice follows the story of a skater who meets two other skaters, Yuri Plisetsky and Victor Nikiforov, which leads to a change in his competitive spirit. The series consists of episodes that explore the world of figure skating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling figure skater finds renewed inspiration after meeting two world-class competitors."

### Why Watch
- engaging character dynamics
- focus on professional figure skating

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited scope of character backgrounds
- Tone & Suitability: The series focuses on professional sports competition and interpersonal relationships.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, inspirational, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
Yuri!!! on Ice is a Japanese sports anime television series about figure skating. The series was produced and it revolves around the story of Yuri Katsuki, a figure skater who suffers a defeat and is on the verge of retirement. Yuri meets Victor Nikiforov, a five-time world champion, who becomes his coach and gives him another chance to pursue his passion for figure skating.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Toshiyuki Toyonaga** as *Yuuri Katsuki (voice)*
- **Junichi Suwabe** as *Victor Nikiforov (voice)*
- **Koki Uchiyama** as *Yuri Plisetsky (voice)*
- **Yoshimasa Hosoya** as *Otabek Altin (voice)*
- **Mamoru Miyano** as *Jean-Jacques Leroy (voice)*
- **Kensho Ono** as *Phichit Chulanont (voice)*
- **Yuka Komatsu** as *Minako Okukawa (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The story follows Yuri Katsuki as he considers retirement until he encounters two other skaters who reignite his passion.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The primary characters mentioned are Yuri Katsuki, Yuri Plisetsky, and Victor Nikiforov.

### Q: What sport is featured?
The series centers on the sport of figure skating.

### Q: Is this a sports anime?
Yes, the plot focuses on the competitive world of figure skating.

### Q: Does the series feature competition?
Yes, the plot revolves around the characters' competitive fire and skating careers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Yuri on Ice - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_on_Ice)
- [Yuri!!! On Ice (TV Mini Series 2016–2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6112556)
- [Yuri!!! on Ice - streaming tv show online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/yuri-on-ice)
- [Episodes | Yuri!!! on Ice Wikia | Fandom](https://yurionice.fandom.com/wiki/Episodes)
- [Yuri!!! on ICE (2016 TV Show) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Yuri-on-ICE/)
- [Watch Yuri!!! on Ice Streaming Online | Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/yuri-on-ice-6e31995d-e42f-48ae-acc2-430cbcb284af)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*