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genkillua
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I was really hyped for this series as well and it didn't disappoint at all (in fact, it exceeded expectations entirely). You can really tell how much effort to detail was put into the production-not just in making in look pretty, but in making the skating very accurate. As a former competitive skater that was really nice to see.
I too am hoping they follow through with all the hints they've been giving about a possible endgame m/m relationship but I don't expect it. It would be a pleasant surprise to say the least. |
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TianShan
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Yuri on ice is a huge wasted opportunity. Trivial, obvious and at times embarrassing. Alas!
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Merida
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Likewise. 
I'd expected more drama and less comedy to be honest but i'm not unhappy with this development (and i'm sure there's gonna be some more drama later on...). Victor is glorious and i'm enjoying the sexiness, but above all else i'm looking forward to how the relationship of the three main characters will develop. They are all at a turning point in their career/life and i am eager to see them push and support each other to reach that next stage. |
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Dop.L
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According to this article, it's all hand-drawn.
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Paul D. Atreides
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Says the critic who once said this:
I guess being tasteless and unrestrained is fine as long as it's pandering to your own team. Because God forbid that the camera lingers on a butt that belongs to a female 
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kazenoyume
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[quote="Paul D. Atreides"]
The difference between the occasional man service and anime's near constant female objectification is something that is relevant here and something you are clearly too deliberately obtuse too understand, but ignoring that- Maria from the show mentioned in that review is a teenage girl. Victor is a twenty-seven year old adult. If you can't see the difference between fan service of those two characters, regardless of gender, well... that's on you. |
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Hameyadea
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The plot stretching its plausibility a bit by having 2 active pro-skating hop on a plane to a different country and stay there for a significant portion of time without their staff, with a season starting soon. But other than that, the show is very enjoyable and detailed.
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Random 21
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You could not be missing the point harder
Literally right there. Her point was that it was just unique to see a show that could have easily been more exploitative, but opted not to. Not that there's necessarily anything wrong with shows that are out and out sexy (Both of Matsumoto's other shows are exactly that), but it's nice that there's a show that decided not to be. Not that fanservice is evil and only men should be objectified. |
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zztop
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Japanese Yuri's hometown of Hasetsu is fictional, but it's based on the real-life town of Karatsu in Kyushu.
http://acepalindrome.tumblr.com/post/151452852993/yuri-on-ice-location Karatsu Castle was an actual castle, but was demolished in the Meiji era. The current one was rebuilt in the 1960s as a tourist attraction. The airport where Viktor departs for Japan is St Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport, and in Ep 2's flashback, Yuri and Viktor are shown to be at St Petersburg Ice Palace, a real life hockey and skating rink. So by extension, we couls say Viktor and Russian Yuri were originally based in St Petersburg. |
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Paul D. Atreides
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[quote="kazenoyume"]
Then help me understand. Fill me in, let me know, make it clear, please? |
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whiskeyii
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@Paul D. Atreides
In the event that you're actually serious about learning, I'd point you towards Answerman's fanservice column first (can't speak for the comments, but the column itself is solid), and then ask you to come back here if you want things clarified or explained or just want more concrete examples. Edited for unnecessary snark and bitterness. 
Last edited by whiskeyii on Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:49 am; edited 3 times in total |
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CheezcakeMe
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Maybe the likable characters, strong plot and jaw dropping gorgeous animation? Like, I can't remember the last time a TV anime looked THIS good. I mean, the show isn't for everyone but it's pretty obvious why people are drooling over this. Also as an adult I love seeing adult characters that act like adults. They're rare. Also, the show is directed by a woman and I'm happy to see more woman getting into the field. Used to be a real d*ck show even just a couple years back. |
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crosswithyou
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The series has dedicated staff for choreography of the skating routines, motion graphics, skating animation, outfits, and even a supervisor for the overall skating, so I think it's quite safe to say that none of this is rotoscoped. They're taking the skating animation very seriously.
Anyway, I'm enjoying the series immensely. While I'm not turned off by all the manservice, I do think that less amounts of it would not be a detraction. The animation is amazing, and I really like the artistic style of the opening. The music is great too. Both the opening and ending are awesome. I knew Hatano Wataru was going to be singing the ending but the song was so different from what he normally sings that it took me a few moments to realize that it was indeed him singing. I thought I somehow got my info wrong and that it was someone else! ^^; The cast is great with Toyonaga, Suwabe, and Uchiyama. I'm so happy to see Suwabe get so many big roles within the last few years. I've been a fan of his for over 10 years. Can't wait for the next episode! |
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Lord Oink
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They usually mean "there is more fanservice aimed at guys, so it's okay to sexualize guys since there's an imbalance". Weak 3rd grade "2 wrongs make a right" logic, but hey, it's the internet. Everything has to be a political statement. |
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meiam
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Well that's impressive if there's really no rotoscoping done, I'm guessing they must be trying to copy actual image of figure skating and just doing an amazing job of getting all the details. I could have sworn part of the opening were rotoscoped, along with the ballet step Yuri did this episode.
Why can't we all just agree that both men and women like eye candy? I mean from the answerman column:
Was Victor naked in the bath really integral to the character and the plot and subtle? Isn't it exactly the same things as when a male character walk into a woman bath and the girl challenge him to a combat with some mist covering her? Why can't we just let peoples enjoy what they enjoy? Last edited by meiam on Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:32 am; edited 1 time in total |
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