Yuri on Ice is one of the most beloved original anime series of recent years, but what makes it so popular and what is its story all about? The series first launched in 2016. Despite having little fanfare or buildup and not coming from an established manga series, it achieved enormous success internationally. Almost six years removed from its premiere, what do we now know about the series? And what do newcomers need to know before getting into Yuri on Ice? What is Yuri on Ice?Yuri on Ice is a sports romance anime from 2016 produced by MAPPA. The anime follows Yuri Katsuki, a Japanese figure sk…