Victuuri

Victuuri, alternatively referred to as Viktuuri, is the slash ship between Victor Nikiforov and Yuuri Katsuki from the ''Yuri!! on Ice'' anime series.

The relationship between Victor and Yuuri is the main focus of the anime series and, as a result, the most popular ship of the franchise.

Canon
Yuuri is a fan of Victor Nikiforov and was inspired by him to pursue a career in skating. Yuuri viewed Victor as a role model and dreamed of one day surpassing him. Yuuri even named his poodle, Vicchan, after Victor, further showing his great admiration.

In episode 7 Victor kisses Yuuri. In episode 10, before the Grand Prix Final begins, Victor and Yuuri exchange gold rings in Barcelona, Spain.

Fanon
The ship between Victor and Yuuri is the most popular ship within the ''Yuri!! on Ice'' fandom, due to being the central relationship in the series. It is perhaps one of the most popular yaoi ships in the anime genre, mostly due to its positive depiction and canonical status.

Response
Critics have praised the relationship as it differs from the strictly sexual gay relationships typically seen in the anime genre. Some even refer to it as a revolutionary change in the genre. Japan's stance on homosexuality is not as progressive as other countries, some areas have not legalized gay marriage and the yaoi genre is known for its fanservice toward female fans. The "Victuuri" ship is known to subvert typical homophobic themes in anime, and instead depicts a relationship that is both progressive and epitomizes equality.

Trivia

 * Many fans have joked that the series name should be 'Yaoi on Ice' instead of 'Yuri on Ice'. Yuri is often used to describe femslash pairings. However, Yuri on Ice does not depict 'Yuri' pairings and instead portrays a yaoi couple.

Notes and References
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