Help Needed to Identify Moves in Yuri!!! On Ice's "EROS" and "AGAPE" Programs

[peterzambon]

Hello everyone!

I'm currently working on an analysis of the semiotics of the movements in the anime Yuri!!! On Ice, specifically focusing on Yuri Katsuki's "EROS" routine and Yuri Plisetsky's "AGAPE" routine. However, I'm not familiar with the correct names of the figure skating moves performed in these programs.
I'm seeking assistance in identifying all the jumps, spins, and step sequences featured in these routines. A detailed breakdown of the technical elements would be incredibly helpful for my research.
If anyone could help me list the specific maneuvers or point me toward resources where I might find this information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you so much in advance for your time and expertise!

 

[Diana Delafield]

Hello everyone!

I'm currently working on an analysis of the semiotics of the movements in the anime Yuri!!! On Ice, specifically focusing on Yuri Katsuki's "EROS" routine and Yuri Plisetsky's "AGAPE" routine. However, I'm not familiar with the correct names of the figure skating moves performed in these programs.
I'm seeking assistance in identifying all the jumps, spins, and step sequences featured in these routines. A detailed breakdown of the technical elements would be incredibly helpful for my research.
If anyone could help me list the specific maneuvers or point me toward resources where I might find this information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you so much in advance for your time and expertise!

1. Do you have video clips of the skating programs for which you could post links?
2. What is this research project for?

 

[peterzambon]

1. Do you have video clips of the skating programs for which you could post links?
2. What is this research project for?

Yes, I do have the video clips. Here are the links to the specific segments I've edited for my analysis:

• Yuri Katsuki's "EROS" Routine: [https://vimeo.com/1012425713?share=copy]
• Yuri Plisetsky's "AGAPE" Routine: [https://vimeo.com/1012426969?share=copy]

These clips focus on the performances I'm studying. Thank you for your willingness to help!

And about my research...

This project is a scientific article exploring "Spokon" anime (sports anime) and how intersemiotic translation is executed between the sport and its portrayal in animation. Specifically, I'm analyzing Yuri!!! On Ice because I'm a big fan of figure skating, and this anime is exceptionally detailed regarding choreography, costumes, sound effects, and more. My goal is to understand how the anime translates the nuances of figure skating into its narrative and visual presentation.

 

[Diana Delafield]

Yes, I do have the video clips. Here are the links to the specific segments I've edited for my analysis:

• Yuri Katsuki's "EROS" Routine: [https://vimeo.com/1012425713?share=copy]
• Yuri Plisetsky's "AGAPE" Routine: [https://vimeo.com/1012426969?share=copy]

These clips focus on the performances I'm studying. Thank you for your willingness to help!

And about my research...

This project is a scientific article exploring "Spokon" anime (sports anime) and how intersemiotic translation is executed between the sport and its portrayal in animation. Specifically, I'm analyzing Yuri!!! On Ice because I'm a big fan of figure skating, and this anime is exceptionally detailed regarding choreography, costumes, sound effects, and more. My goal is to understand how the anime translates the nuances of figure skating into its narrative and visual presentation.

OK, thanks. I'm sure others here could do a much better job identifying some bits, but I'll look at those a few times (having never seen anime before, only heard about the genre) and see what I can pick out. Some of the jump IDs will be iffy because, at least on my laptop screen, the skaters' feet are cut off so you can't tell which is the identifying take-off edge. The spin positions are easier to see, and most of the footwork and connecting moves. How detailed do you need the footwork? Just, for instance, "series of turns/twizzles/spread eagle into an Axel"? Or "back inside three turn, four forward outside twizzles, back outside Mohawk into a triple Axel"?

The sound of blade on ice for the specific elements is well-done -- spins, jump landings et al -- as are the costumes. I'll watch a few more times later in the day (Pacific time zone) and see what I can pick out, but I hope others with younger and quicker eyesight will also take a look.

 

[peterzambon]

OK, thanks. I'm sure others here could do a much better job identifying some bits, but I'll look at those a few times (having never seen anime before, only heard about the genre) and see what I can pick out. Some of the jump IDs will be iffy because, at least on my laptop screen, the skaters' feet are cut off so you can't tell which is the identifying take-off edge. The spin positions are easier to see, and most of the footwork and connecting moves. How detailed do you need the footwork? Just, for instance, "series of turns/twizzles/spread eagle into an Axel"? Or "back inside three turn, four forward outside twizzles, back outside Mohawk into a triple Axel"?

The sound of blade on ice for the specific elements is well-done -- spins, jump landings et al -- as are the costumes. I'll watch a few more times later in the day (Pacific time zone) and see what I can pick out, but I hope others with younger and quicker eyesight will also take a look.

Thank you so much!
It's definitely worth watching the anime; it does an excellent job of bringing the world of figure skating to life. A little detail, each skater was carefully animated by different digital animators to ensure that each one has a unique style.

Regarding the level of detail I need for the footwork, a more technical description would be ideal. For example: Quad Salchow, Triple Axel, Triple Lutz, etc. Based on the specific movements, I'll be analyzing and comparing the anime to real-life figure skating. The site I'm using for research describes each jump in detail.

I really appreciate all your help!

 

[Diana Delafield]

Thank you so much!
It's definitely worth watching the anime; it does an excellent job of bringing the world of figure skating to life. A little detail, each skater was carefully animated by different digital animators to ensure that each one has a unique style.

Regarding the level of detail I need for the footwork, a more technical description would be ideal. For example: Quad Salchow, Triple Axel, Triple Lutz, etc. Based on the specific movements, I'll be analyzing and comparing the anime to real-life figure skating. The site I'm using for research describes each jump in detail.

I really appreciate all your help!

I've watched these several times now and am not too much help so far. The blades (which are the only artwork I really don't like -- too heavy and the picks should be more obvious; these look more like solid hockey blades) keep getting cut off at the bottom of the screen so although you can usually see which is the take-off foot, it's hard to see the difference between, say, a Salchow and a flip. Except for a few placed more in the centre of the screen, otherwise the Axels are the only obvious ones. IAnd even during a jump there are quick cuts to the audience or, I'm guessing, to flashbacks about training? I don't speak Japanese and have never seen these films so I have no idea what the storyline is.

I've only seen one quad so far, by the blonde boy. The other jumps all look like triples and perhaps a double Axel here and there, but I have no way to slow down or stop the films so it's hard to count revolutions, especially if it's cut so you don't see the complete jump. But I'll keep trying. I checked Google and see this was made in 2016, which probably explains why the jumps are mostly triples instead of today's quads.

The animation of the spins is well done (although I haven't tried to count the revolutions for each position to make sure they're legal .)

If anyone else feels like jumping in and looking at these, feel free! My pairs partners have had some of the skills shown, but not all, so I'm far from judge or choreographer calibre when it comes to men's singles elements.

 

[Mathematician]

Yes, I do have the video clips. Here are the links to the specific segments I've edited for my analysis:

• Yuri Katsuki's "EROS" Routine: [https://vimeo.com/1012425713?share=copy]
• Yuri Plisetsky's "AGAPE" Routine: [https://vimeo.com/1012426969?share=copy]

These clips focus on the performances I'm studying. Thank you for your willingness to help!

And about my research...

This project is a scientific article exploring "Spokon" anime (sports anime) and how intersemiotic translation is executed between the sport and its portrayal in animation. Specifically, I'm analyzing Yuri!!! On Ice because I'm a big fan of figure skating, and this anime is exceptionally detailed regarding choreography, costumes, sound effects, and more. My goal is to understand how the anime translates the nuances of figure skating into its narrative and visual presentation.

Jumps in the first routine:

3A (spread eagle entry) at 1:20

4S-3T at 1:33

4F at 1:49 (inside edge + 3-turn entry). I couldn't tell if that was hand on ice or not, which he could get a reduction for.

2nd program:

3A at 0:25

4S-3T at 1:14

4T at 1:23

I could do the non-jumping elements as well. But I dont have that much time. I dont know when you need it done but hopefully someone else can do it. Its way easier than the jumps for sure there's plenty of people here who are capable. If nobody responds in time just @ me and I'll do it.

The jumps are quite accurate. They clearly knew skating well.

P.S. I am not sure exactly how "semiotics" play into this though. Maybe you are looking for a different word!

 

[Diana Delafield]

Jumps in the first routine:

3A (spread eagle entry) at 1:20

4S-3T at 1:33

4F at 1:49 (inside edge + 3-turn entry). I couldn't tell if that was hand on ice or not, which he could get a reduction for.

2nd program:

3A at 0:25

4S-3T at 1:14

4T at 1:23. Looks like he was on a slight outside edge haha but it probably wouldn't get called in reality.

I could do the non-jumping elements as well. But I dont have that much time. I dont know when you need it done but hopefully someone else can do it. Its way easier than the jumps for sure there's plenty of people here who are capable. If nobody responds in time just @ me and I'll do it.

The jumps are quite accurate. They clearly knew skating well.

P.S. I am not sure exactly how "semiotics" play into this though. Maybe you are looking for a different word!