Unicorn of War (Thomas Vaccaro)

Yuri on Ice Review Notes

Added 2018-02-21 02:01:37 +0000 UTC

Episode 1:

Nice intro with young Victor. Oh shit, those transitions to their older selves.
YES THE OPENING. HISTORY MAKERS.
- “WE WERE… BORN TO MAKE HISTORY.”
I appreciate the show trying to explain the rules of this stuff to me, but I do not understand one fucking bit of it - and I still love it.
Oh, Yuri suffering from his nerves. Oh I can relate.
OH MY GOD CHIBI YURI.
I still can’t believe Yuri is voiced by Josh Grelle. Maybe this was Tyrian before working for Salem.
HIS DOG DIED? HE’S BINGE EATING. THIS POOR KID.
Oh look, it’s Yurio (I know he’s also Yuri, but we all call him Yurio for convenience.).
Awe, Yuri’s family is so supportive, I love it.
NO, DON’T CRY. NO. Fuck my life.
Hey, Yuri, maybe leave the kid alone and mind your own business.
- I mean I love him, but right now I hate him.
- That was the gayest finger point I’ve ever seen.
- “How dare you have the same name as me.”
I WOULD CARE IF YOU RETIRED, YURI.
I don’t know who this Moroka is (I’m not even sure I’m spelling it right), but thank you for backing me up.
- OKAY, NO, STOP TALKING ABOUT HIS FUTURE OKAY THAT IS THE FASTEST WAY TO MAKE A PERSON WANT TO DIE.
Oh my god he named his dog Victor and it was the same type as dog as Victor’s. My fucking heart hurts. AND HE DIED WHILE YURI WAS AWAY FUCKERY.
Oh my god these accents. They hurt so bad and I love it.
- Victor sounds like Gru oh my god.
TAKE A PHOTO.
- Or don’t. Okay, that works. Sadness ensues.
Ooh, I love this animation. The colors are so lovely to look at, especially with Hasetsu’s flora.
I know Minako isn’t voiced by Caitlin Glass, but I keep hearing Rose’s voice from her.
Oh he ended his training. It’s okay, kid, you tried. Going back to your roots is the best way to recover from this stuff.
“Sorry, who are you again, dear?” I love that old lady.
Oh, Hasetsu is a small town, I see. That sucks. I mean, makes it more quaint, but a lot of towns are like this, especially with kids leaving for opportunities elsewhere (Not like they have a choice.).
I ADORE YURI’S PARENTS THEY’RE SO CUTE AND WARM AND NICE.
Oh poor Yuri became a “piggy,” to quote Victor. This poor kid.
- He eats away the pain. SAME, YURI.
AWE, THE DOG SHRINE MY HEART.
And cue the… sister? I think? I think her name is Mari.
- “What’re you gonna do with your degree?” THE QUESTION OF OUR ENTIRE GENERATION. FUCK OUR LIVES.
Ooh, a castle That’s cool. Also, THE HOT SPRING LOOKS SO NICE.
Minako is an alcoholic, my god, I love her.
- And she wants guys. I cannot fault that motivation.
Oh my god ALEXIS TIPTON. ALISHA.
- Yoko is so nice oh my god.
Nice eye catchers.
OH MY GOD BABY YURI IS SO CUTE.
I don’t know why, but young Victor makes me think of Xehanort.
I love the cuts between Victor and Yuri. Yuri has such talent, it’s just his anxiety and insecurity gets the better of him.
OH MY GOD SHE NAMED HER KIDS AFTER ICE SKATING TERMS I LOVE THIS.
I love that the childhood bully became friends with Yuri, and the girl you’d think he’d end up with ended up with the bully. I JUST LOVE THESE SUBVERSIONS.
Yuri, don’t do it on your own. You’ve got so many people behind you.
THEY USED THE INTERNET FOR THE PLOT GOD BLESS.
“You thought you could become an internet sensation without telling me?” MINAKO IS ME.
When you wanna make things emotional, add snow. It’s the law.
And of course we see a naked Victor. Some anime tropes you just can’t escape.
- I like that we saw Maccachin going nuts over Yuri first, and then had Yuri seek out Victor. I don’t know why, I just find it charming.
This is my fucking dream. I demand my own Victor.
- MINIONS, YOU HAVE A MISSION.

Episode 2:

Cue Victor leaving as dramatically as possible.
Yu-topia. My god.
Oh my god Yuri inspired Victor that’s my boy.
YES, YURIO. BE JEALOUS. But please stay away from Yuri.
Okay, Yakov - Victor’s coach - frightens me.
THE LOOK OF VICTOR WAKING UP HOLDING MAKKACHIN GIVES ME LIFE.
Okay, why does anime food always look so amazing? It’s so beautiful.
OH MY GOD YURI FANGIRLING I LOVE IT.
Okay, I get where Victor is coming from, but I love the “little piggy” nickname.
MAKKACHIN IS SO CUTE.
Oh my god Yuri is me if someone like Victor ever tried to flirt with me. I no like emotions.
- They actually do explain why he’s so forward like this later, and from what I remember, I LOVE IT.
AWE VICTOR WANTS TO SLEEP OVER THAT’S SO CUTE.
YURI’S SMILE MY HEART.
Oh my god running is of the Devil.
And cue Yoko and fam going nuts over Victor.
Awe, Yuri is so insecure, I can’t even.
YEAH, MINAKO HERE FOR SUPPORT.
- Yuri took ballet classes when he was young. YEAH, DO YOU.
Oh my god Victor is so cute posing with Makkachin.
- I love that they’re using social media to progress the plot, cuz that’s exactly how the modern world works.
- Also, nice hint at future character Christopher in the social media feed.
OH MY GOD, YURIO HAS A KITTY. So he IS a cat.
OH SHIT THE NEWS CREW OH NO. I mean, good for the local economy, but my god.
YEAH, YURI, YOU CAN DO THIS. LOSE THAT WEIGHT.
Oh my god Yurio just shouting everywhere.
- He couldn’t help himself posting a tiger shirt photo. Of course.
- BUT DAMN, HE DOES HAVE CAT SYMBOLISM. So he’s basically a fusion of Volume 1 Weiss and Blake at her grumpiest.
GASP. TINY YURIO?
- Nice showing Victor and Yurio’s first meeting. Gives a little motivation to why Yurio is so obsessed with Victor.
Take a shot every time Yurio shouts “VICTOOOOOOR.”
Oh my god, the little girls keeping back the crowd, I love it.
Oh no… oh no, YURI GET OUTTA THERE. SOMEONE SAVE HIM.
Dammit Victor, forgetting literally everything.
“GIVE ME FOOD. AND A BATH.”
Awe, Yuri needs a hug.
- Oh my god, I think Makkachin is following him. That’s so cute (And also kinda bittersweet.).
Awe, Victor’s trying to learn everything about Yuri. That’s so cute.
“Change this little piggy into a prince.” OH MY GOD MY HEART.
- OH MY GOD MAKKACHIN HOPPING OUT OF FRAME MY HEART.
Aaaand cue the obligatory ass shots. Oh, anime… you scare me sometimes.
YES. PUT THEM TO THEMES THEY’RE NOT USED TO AT ALL. BLESS.
Victor can roast someone while still being such a nice person. I love it.

Episode 3:

“It’s enough to make even a man pregnant.” DAMN RIGHT IT IS.
And cue the framing of Yuri between Victor’s legs. Not subtle at all.
Oh my god Victor trying to awaken Yuri’s eros I can’t even.
Ooh, I like the art style for the story Yuri puts to “Eros.”
I like that Yurio is also getting development for his character.
Victor, seriously, your need to show off frightens me deeply.
YES. FOOD SHALL BE YOUR MOTIVATION.
Oh my god Yuri and Yurio meditating beneath the waterfall reminds me of Rei in Sailor Moon Crystal.
OH MY GOD FLASHBACK TO YURIO AND HIS GRANDPA. The grandpa is dead, isn’t he?
I love that not only is Yuri using one of Victor’s old outfits - and the one we saw in a lot of the flashbacks - but it’s also one that’s very gender neutral.
Take a shot everytime Yoko gets a massive nosebleed.
Oh god Yuri’s anxiety is taking hold.
- YES, YURI. DANCE FOR VICTOR.
- Victor whistling gives me so much life.
Oh my god, he changed it to be the woman who seduces the playboy. YES, YURI. YAASSSSSSS.
My god ice skating is physically demanding.
Oh my god Victor roasting Yuri.
Yurio leaving just like that… poor kid.
YES, YURI. YESSSSS.

Episode 4:

Oh poor Yuri sleeping in.
- And Victor isn’t even mad, my god.
Aaand more naked antics, because anime.
OH YURIO BACK IN RUSSIA.
- Yurio is so extra my god.
Lilia frightens me.
- “If you’re willing to sell your soul to win.” Wow. Who knew ballet was so cutthroat?
- Oh my god she was with Yakov? Damn.
So Viktor choreographed his performances himself to tell a story… ooh, I like. YES, YURI, YOU CAN DO THE SAME.
Oh hi, Phichit.
Awe, Victor trying to bond with Yuri. Mah heart.
“Then, your boyfriend, I guess.” YES.
Oooh, I’m sensing an overall plot with this “Grand Prix Final.”
Aaaand cue the name of the show.

Episode 5:

MY GOD IT’S THE FANBOY CHARACTER. Can’t remember his name but I remember him being adorable and obsessed with Yuri.
Oh my god poor Yuri consumed by anxiety.
Oh my god Victor drawing a crowd. Of course.
Aaaaand Victor holding Yuri dramatically. Of course.
YOU GOT THIS, YURI. SEDUCE THE MAN.
Daww, Yuri did so well.
I LOVE MAKKACHIN.
Aaaand cue fanboy. Minami, I think she said?
- Love the red hair in the front and the little demon tooth.
- HE COPIED YURI’S OLD OUTFIT MY GOD.
Oh my god Yuri wishing Kenjirou good luck warms my heart. Also, the music for Kenjirou, the snapping, his routine, AND the outfit all are adorable and I want to fucking protect him at all costs.
Oh my god ice cold Yuri.
- Ooh, love the new outfit.
VICTOR HOLDING OUT HIS ARMS AND THEN DODGING OUTTA THE WAY MY GOD.
YURI’S THEME IS LOVE. AAAAAH.
“When you come back, we’ll burn that unfashionable necktie, Yuri.” BEST VENGEANCE EVER.
Oh, so Yuri’s old coach is training Phichit. Nice way of returning him to the story.

Episode 6:

YOU GOT THIS, YURI. WE WILL MAKE CHINA GAY… er. Gayer.
I love that billboard for the tournament. It kinda reminds me of Utada Hikaru’s music video for “Passion.” Wrong country, I know, but fuck off.
YAKOV. And… some guy who looks like he’s right outta My Hero Academia.
SERIOUSLY, ANIME FOOD ALWAYS LOOKS AMAZING.
Aaand Victor got naked cuz he’s drunk as hell. Figures. AND CELESTINO IS BLACKED OUT AND PHICHIT IS JUST TAKING PICS I CAN’T.
That scandalous photo, though. Phichit’s a devil pretending to be an angel ,my god.
CHRISTOPHER, OH DEAR GOD, HE FRIGHTENS ME. I mean I know he’s chill and he’s very sexual with everyone and everything, BUT STILL.
- FUCK THE WORLD, VICTOR IS YURI’S.
Okay, real quick, I love Phichit’s outfit. The gold with the red - yes.
- And his song is I believe a Japanese singer attempting to sing English lyrics. I always find that charming - they view English the way we view Latin (In that we find it cool as fuck.).
Clearly Guan-hong Ji is not as important since we’re cutting away from him. Poor child.
YOU GOT THIS, YURI.
- YES, HOLD HANDS.
- Actually I legit just Tweeted out this little exchange as a GIF at the time of me writing this. I’m not even joking.
Daww, pouty Yurio.
YURI GOT OVER 100 YES. YES. YES.
Oh it’s that weird hair guy… god he kinda strikes me as really, really weird. His voice is not helping (I’m watching the original Japanese at the time of me writing this.).
And hello Chris. Oh god, I am scared.
- And of course he’s being as sexual as he can… and it’s highkey scaring me.
- OH EW NO GET YOUR DISGUSTING SELF OFF THE ICE.
- “The ice is kindy wet and shiny.” EW NO NO NO BURN THE RINK.
- HA. YOU’RE IN 5TH, TAKE THAT, BITCH.
YES, YURI IS IN 1ST THAT’S MY BOY.

Episode 7:

YURI SLEEPING WITH VICTOR not sexually I mean legit sleeping on top of him.
Aaaand Yuri is stressed and tired as fuck.
I will admit, I really like Chris’ new outfit. Red and black are perfect together.
- BABY CHRIS AND VICTOR.
Okay the music Phichit is skating to gives me Lion King “Circle of Life” vibes anyone else? I LOVE IT.
VICTOR, NO, RESIGNING IS GONNA MAKE YURI FEEL EVEN WORSE.
Oh my god poor guy whose name I can’t remember with Anya leaving him.
DID THEY KISS? I’M PRETTY SURE THEY KISSED. YES.
- Can we appreciate they got cheers? I wanna live in this world without homophobia. THIS IS THE FUTURE THAT UNICORN WANTS.

Episode 8:

OH MY GOD YURIO’S GRANDFATHER LIVES. THANK GOD.
- I love his old car, my god.
Oh boy, it’s time for the Yuris to face off once again. I love them both, BUT ALPHA YURI HAS MY VOTE.
Minako trying to work with shitty Wi-Fi is me, oh my god.
YOKO, LET THE GETS ENJOY THE SHOW.
Okay I know they said this first guy’s theme is sex appeal, but I ain’t here for it. I mean it ain’t bad, I just don’t find it all that… okay, this note is over before it gets weirder.
OH MY GOD VICTOR KISSING YURI’S FOOT.
Okay but Yuri and Victor are practically Yurio’s dads and I adore it.
Oh my god the cat ears on Yurio’s fans and them throwing the cat ears onto him WHAT DID I TELL Y’ALL.
Okay I really like the song JJ is skating to. Like I kinda wanna find it and listen to the whole thing, and that’s rare for me.
WHAT? MAKKACHIN IS IN DANGER? NO. HE CAN’T DIE. SHOW, HOW DARE YOU HURT THE DOGGO.
Oh my god Yakov is gonna back up Yuri while Victor goes to be with Makkachin. My heart.

Episode 9:

Aaaaand Mickey is obsessed over Sala. I do kinda like we’re getting some backstory / motivation for some of the skaters.
- Okay, Mickey, no need to generalize entire groups of people. Jeez.
I really like Yurio’s new outfit.
OH MY GOD YURIO ROOTING FOR YURI MY HEART.
Oh my god Yuri is just hugging everyone my lord. This poor child.
- YURIO GOING OUT OF HIS WAY TO AVOID THE HUG I CAN’T DEAL.
YURIO GAVE YURI FOOD MY HEART. PIROZHKI.
MAKKACHIN LIVES. YES. YES. THE OTP IS TOGETHER AGAIN.
- “Please be my coach until I retire.” Basically a marriage proposal in this show. BUT I KNOW THAT’S COMING SOON.
  - AND VICTOR EVEN AGREES.

Episode 10:

You may have been neglecting life and love, Victor, but NOW YOU HAVE YURI AND CAN ENJOY THEM TO THE FULLEST.
- Honestly, part of me wants them to stop the skating at some point cuz I’m worried it might stress them the fuck out.
Aaaaand cue Chris with the alcohol. Of course.
Victor just plays along with Chris my god.
YAY IT’S VICTOR’S TURN FOR THE CUTE CHIBIS. AND MAKKACHIN EVEN GETS ONE.
Yurio with his fans my god he’s so adorable. He really is Volume 1 Weiss.
Oh fuck off JJ.
- YES, YURIO, ROAST THEM.
GASP. THE MYSTERIOUS OTABEK FINALLY APPEARS.
- My god, he and Yurio are both assholes they’re perfect for each other.
Can we appreciate Yuri’s screensaver is Makkachin?
YAY YURI AND VICTOR BEING DOMESTIC IN BARCELONA YES PLZ.
AND OTABEK APPEARS ON HIS MOTORCYCLE YES.
Oh my god, Otabek remembers Yurio.
- “The unforgettable eyes of a soldier” I SHIP IT.
- “Are you going to become friends with me or not?” YES, YURIO, SAY YES.
Oh my god Victor’s birthday is on Christmas? HE IS JESUS.
- I love the little details Victor notices in Yuri. It’s so adorable and sweet.
OH MY GOD THEY GOT ENGAGED. YES. YESSSSSSSSSS.
Minako and Mari excited over Yurio getting a boyfriend god yes.
- Aaaand they’re crying their eyes out I love them.
I love that despite the competition, they’re all hanging out like a huge family.
Oh my god Yuri can’t even remember the pole dance he did with Chris.
- AND THAT’S WHY YURIO SINGLED HIM OUT, AND THAT’S WHY VICTOR WAS SO FORWARD. EVERYTHING MAKES SENSE.
- Jeez, I wonder what I’m like when I’m drunk… actually, scratch that, I never wanna find out. I don’t even like alcohol, truth be told.
Oh my god Phichit announcing the marriage, I can’t handle this.
JJ GET THE FUCK OUT.
Okay, Yurio, quit kickin’ Victor. It’s rude.
AND THE OUTRO IS PICS FROM THE PARTY WITH DRUNK YURI I CAN’T.

Episode 11:

FINALE TERRITORY, BITCHES.
Oh my god they’re all trying to figure out Yuri’s score live I can’t.
Poor Yuri needs a fucking hug, he’s so stressed.
OH MY GOD CHRIS’ CAT IS SO CUTE.
- The older I get, the more I love animals.
I love Otabek’s outfit. YO, YURIO, ROOT FOR YOUR MAN. I KNOW YOU’RE COMPETING AGAINST EACH OTHER, BUT SUPPORT YO MAN.
- FLASHBACK TO THEM IN THEIR YOUTH AND OTABEK NOTICING YURIO MY GOD.
Okay but Yuri rocks glasses. I’m just gonna throw that out there.
Awe, the crowd is cheering JJ on despite his low score. That’s so cute.

Episode 12:

Victor has such prettyful tears. I mean, most anime characters do.
Yuri wants to retire? I mean, I get it from the stress, honestly, but clearly they both love it. THEY MUST BE ON THE ICE TOGETHER.
AND THEY PUT THE INTRO TO THE RECAP, SO YOU KNOW IT’S THE FINALE.
… okay Phichit’s ice show dream is cute, but when I first saw it, I went “THE FUCK KINDA DRUG TRIP IS THIS?”
- And doesn’t-give-a-fuck Otabek doesn’t give a fuck.
OH MY GOD YURI HOLDING HIS HAND OUT TO VICTOR MY HEART.
- HOLY SHIT HIS SCORE IS IN THE 300S I LOVE THIS CHILD.
YURIO’S GRANDPA IS WATCHING MY HEART.
YURIO NARROWLY WON I’M SO PROUD.
- I kinda like that subversation that Yuri didn’t win in the end. I mean, honestly, they practically tied.
AND THE ENDING IS THEM SKATING TOGETHER GOD BLESS. ALL IS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD.
“See you NEXT LEVEL.” THAT BEST MEAN SEASON 2.

Overall:

Preface: I watched the dub for this. I know not everyone’s a fan of it, but fuck it I do what I want.
- Also Victor sounds like Gru from Despicable Me and Yuri is voiced by Tyrian from RWBY so I give no fucks. Fight me.
- Alter to the preface: I watched the first episode dubbed, then switched to subbed, not cuz I hated the dub, but because Crunchyroll is more convenient. Fight me.
OH MY GOD I HAVE SO MANY NOTES.
- I love that most of the characters were so good-hearted with good sportsmanship. Also, NO ONE MINDED THE GAY RELATIONSHIP - THIS IS THE REPRESENTATION I LOVE.