"Yuri!!! on ICE" Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Massive New Project Announcement!

The hit figure skating anime Yuri!!! on ICE has officially marked its 10th anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, the franchise has announced a highly anticipated, massive anniversary project that is currently taking social media by storm.

First up is the gorgeous "10th Anniversary Key Visual," illustrated by character designer Tadashi Hiramatsu. Fans are already raving over the beautiful artwork, which depicts the characters gracefully gliding across the ice.

Adding to the excitement is the announcement of a "10th Anniversary Blu-ray & CD BOX." This premium release is packed with exclusive content, most notably a live-action performance of protagonist Yuri Katsuki’s Free Skate (FS) routine on real ice by former world champion Stéphane Lambiel. The physical release will also include a wealth of immersive collectibles, such as a "boarding pass-style card," Yuri Katsuki's personal free skate music selection memo, and a replica press conference article designed to pull fans deeper into the show's universe.

Additionally, a major exhibition celebrating the history and journey of the series is scheduled for this winter. While details are still under wraps, fans have already taken to the internet to express their excitement, with comments like "I'm absolutely going!" and "I can't wait!"

Across social media, fans have flooded platforms with hashtags like #yurionice and #yurionice10thAnniv to share their congratulations. "I can't believe it's been 10 years," "It's still my favorite anime of all time," and "I'm literally crying just seeing the official account active again" are just a few of the passionate messages from long-time supporters. To sweeten the celebration, the streaming service ABEMA is hosting a free marathon of the series, prompting many to rewatch and fall in love with the show all over again.

Even a decade after its initial broadcast, Yuri!!! on ICE continues to prove its enduring popularity and massive cultural footprint. Fans worldwide will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on the official channels as more details on this winter's project unfold.

The Context

First broadcast in 2016, Yuri!!! on ICE is a critically acclaimed sports anime produced by MAPPA, directed by Sayo Yamamoto and written by Mitsurō Kubo. The series follows Japanese figure skater Yuri Katsuki as he aims to bounce back from a crushing defeat under the guidance of Russian skating legend Victor Nikiforov. Renowned for its stunning choreography (coordinated by retired ice dancer Kenji Miyamoto) and its groundbreaking, positive depiction of a same-sex romantic relationship between Yuri and Victor, the show became an instant global phenomenon, attracting praise from both anime enthusiasts and real-world figure skaters alike.

The 10th-anniversary celebrations carry extra emotional weight for the fandom. In April 2024, MAPPA officially announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated movie prequel, Yuri!!! on ICE the Movie: Ice Adolescence, which had been in development limbo for years. This devastating news left many fans worried about the future of the franchise. The sudden announcement of a major 10th-anniversary project, therefore, serves as a beacon of hope and a joyful reassurance that the beloved series is far from forgotten.

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