ユーリ!!! on ICE
"Born to make history. Destined for victory."
Yuri!!! on Ice - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Victor's poodle, Makkachin, has a tissue box cover that looks just like him.
This is a direct homage to champion figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who is famous for carrying a Winnie the Pooh tissue box cover with him to competitions. Mascot tissue boxes are a common sight in the real-life figure skating world.
The drunken banquet scene shown in Episode 10.
This scene, where Yuri pole dances and has a dance-off, was reportedly inspired by real-life shenanigans that often occur at the after-competition banquets. Specifically, it may have been influenced by videos and photos of skaters like Daisuke Takahashi, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Misha Ge celebrating after events.
Phichit Chulanont's character and love for social media.
Phichit, the skater from Thailand, is constantly taking selfies and posting on social media. His character may be partly inspired by Michael Christian Martinez, the first skater from Southeast Asia (the Philippines) to compete in the Olympics, and his social media presence is a nod to how modern athletes connect with their fans.