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Post by Admin on Apr 15, 2019 18:00:27 GMT
While Yuri!!! on Ice is its own little piece of art, it’s pretty clear that creator Mitsurō Kubo and the rest of the team behind the popular anime were huge figure skating nerds. Many characters have a little (or, in some cases, a lot) of inspiration from real life figure skaters! Superstar retired Russian skater? Check. Similar mannerisms? Check. Events of his life being part of the basis for the show? Check. (See the next entry for more deets on that.) Kubo has also said Victor’s appearance is heavily inspired by actor John Cameron Mitchell, best known for creating and playing in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. While this fan of the show has said he sees himself as Yuuri Katsuki, its obvious some of Victor’s visuals were inspired by him. Yuzuru Hanyu is another one of the world's best ice skaters, having made history by setting 12 world records in the sport. And he hasn’t been shy about how much he’s inspired by and idolizes Plushenko, recreating his choreography when he was younger. Plus if this doesn’t convince you he’s an inspiration for Yuuri, IDK what will. The inspiration for Yuri, Yulia is an amazing young lady. She is the youngest Russian to win a gold medal in her FIRST Olympics. Much like her anime counterpart, she does a mean splits and loves her little Siamese.
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