History Heartwarming / YuriOnIce

* The reason why Yuri's suffering from another bout of anxiety? He fears that if he messes up his free program, his screw-ups would reflect on Victor and consequently ruin his reputation.

* The flashback to Viktor and Christophe meeting is pretty cute. Christophe is obviously geeking out, and Viktor is friendly and upbeat as ever.

* Throughout the episode, Yurio develops an IntergenerationalFriendship with Yuko. Yuko helps him train for the Hot Springs On Ice event, gives him encouragement and wishes him luck before the event starts, and is the only one to show concern for him after [[spoiler:he decides to leave Hasetsu after Yuri has skated, knowing that Yuri is already the winner]].

* After striking up an IntergenerationalFriendship with Yurio in the previous episode, in this episode it's shown that Yuko still keeping in touch with him when she sends him a text, and she also sends him [[http://i.imgur.com/OSxHF9t.jpg a photo]] of herself, Yurio, and the triplets.

* In the previous episode, Yuko struck up an IntergenerationalFriendship with Yurio. In this episode, it's shown that she's still keeping in touch with him when she sends him a text, and she also sends him [[http://i.imgur.com/OSxHF9t.jpg a photo]] of herself, Yurio, and the triplets.

* While Yuri is the main reason why Victor decided to take a break from his career, another reason is because he wants to spend more time with Makkachin, since said poodle is quite old and doesn't have much time left. Keep in mind that Makkachin is around 15 years old already, and yet it doesn't seem like he's old at all -- which speaks for just how much Victor is taking good care of him. It helps that for almost his whole life, he seemed to only have Makkachin as his companion.

* The picture of Yurio awkwardly smiling while surrounded by Victor, Yuri, Minako, and the Katsuki family is rather sweet, given that he must have liked them enough to agree to them taking a photo with him.

Just as the HoYay increases with each episode, so does the anime's emotional impact on its fans' hearts.

* Hell, even the theme song, "History Makers," oozes confidence, joy, and passion for the art. It's hard not to grin every time you hear it.

Just as the HoYay increases with each episode, so does the anime's emotional impact -- ''Yuri!!! on Ice'' is a truckload of feels.

* Yurio... ''Yurio'' cheering Yuri on during his free skate, and is only not properly heard since [[MomentKiller J.J. interrupted him]]. He could've just been glad that he's faring better than Yuri and will score higher this time around, as well as the fact that Yuri might lose his chance to compete at the Grand Prix Finals. However, he gives him his support instead, showing despite the many times he acted mean towards him, he ''does'' respect Yuri. He even looks worried when he sees that Yuri isn't doing so well.

* [[ShipperOnDeck Phichit's]] overjoyed reaction to the news that [[spoiler:Yuri and Victor got engaged]], followed by him announcing to the rest of the restaurant that "My good friend [[spoiler:is getting married]]!". When you also take into account that Phichit, according to Victor, is probably the closest friend Yuri has among the other skaters, it's all the more heartwarming.

* Mitsurou Kubo has gone on record in the March 2017 issue of CREA to say that [[spoiler: the rings Yuri and Victor exchange are [[https://twitter.com/soukatsu_/status/828886998417080320 proof that they're soulmates]]]].

* While Yuri is the main reason why Victor decided to take a break from his career, another reason is because he wants to spend more time with Makkachin, since said poodle is quite old and doesn't have much time left.
** Adding to that, keep in mind that Makkachin is around 15 years old already, and yet it doesn't seem like he's old at all -- which speaks for just how much Victor is taking good care of him. It helps that for almost his whole life, he seemed to only have Makkachin as his companion.

* While Yuri is the main reason why Victor decided to take a break from his career, another reason is because he wants to spend more time with Makkachin, since said poodle is quite old and doesn't have much left to live.

* The entire scene where Yuri and Victor have a heartfelt conversation at the ocean.

* No matter what you say about the English dub, there is one thing you can't argue: they actually ''improve'' a few lines. After the [[spoiler: aforementioned kiss]], Victor expresses in both languages that [[spoiler: kissing Yuri was the only thing he could think of to surprise Yuri more than Yuri surprised him]]. In the Japanese dub, Yuri softly asks if he's serious with a smile. In the English dub, Yuri replies with this, [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming "Well, it worked."]]

* The last scene shows how much Victor and Yuri selflessly care for each other, [[spoiler: especially now that they're in a relationship]]. When Yuri is informed by his sister that [[spoiler: Makkachin is currently hospitalized]], he doesn't even hesitate for a second to tell Victor about it and [[spoiler: urges him to return to Japan]]. While Victor understands and [[spoiler: does want to go back]], he's torn since he [[spoiler: doesn't want to leave Yuri alone, as his presence is Yuri's greatest drive to deliver a stellar performance]]. Yuri knows this as well, but he doesn't care, prioritizing Victor's well-being over his own.

* Even though he wasn't happy with Victor for deciding to "play coach", [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure Yakov still accepts Victor's request to take his place as Yuri's coach for a day]]. In fact, after Yuri's free skate, he reprimands him for "failing to take full advantage of the program [Victor] made for [him]", as Yuri flubbed a few jumps due to his emotional instability at the time. If he even bothered to give Yuri a lecture, it means he realized why Victor decided to coach him and now supports Victor's decision, and this was already hinted at beforehand when he smiles during the second half of Yuri's routine.

** It also doubles as a GeniusBonus and ShownTheirWork, because this bridge (Tuchkov bridge between the Vasilievsky island and Petrogradskaya side) has a kind of the cult status in the Russian skating community, being flanked on the Petrogradskaya side by the famous Petrovsky stadium to the left, and by the Yubileiny Ice Palace to the right — which actually serves as a model to the Yurio and Victor's home rink.

** Keep in mind that [[spoiler: after the banquet, Victor didn't see Yuri again ''for a year''. It would be easy to pass off their encounter as a fling or a rare moment of fun and forget about it over time. But it's clear that what happened at the banquet meant a whole lot more to Victor, considering that he's more than willing to quit his career and leave his home to uphold the drunken request of a man he barely even knew]]. Yuri made ''that much'' of an impact on his life.

* While Yurio skates his free program, it's revealed from his thoughts that [[spoiler: he doesn't look down on Yuri but actually ''looks up to him'', and wants to give him motivation to stay for another season by beating him -- and this is after hearing from Victor that Yuri intends to retire after winning the Grand Prix Finals]]. Basically, [[spoiler: he dedicated his free program to Yuri, which is essentially ''agape'' in its purest form]].

* The genuine pride Victor has for Yuri as his coach. After Yuri gives a perfect performance in his short program, Victor is practically ''whooping'' with joy, and claps rather enthusiastically when Yuri's scores are announced before giving him a big hug.

Just as the HoYay in this series increase with each episode, so does its emotional impact -- ''Yuri!!! on Ice'' is a truckload of feels.

* While Yuri is the main reason why Victor decided to take a break from his career, another reason is because he wants to spend more time with Makkachin, since Makkachin himself is quite old and doesn't have much left to live.

* When Victor gives Yuri a lecture about how he tends to choke up during his performances, he points out that despite that, he's more than skilled enough to win. Victor -- who's seen as ''the'' ace of figure skating by fans and competitors worldwide -- acknowledges Yuri's capabilities and sees that he can do way better than Yuri himself claims he can.

* While Yuri is the main reason why Victor decided to take a break from his career, another reason behind his action is because he wants to spend more time with Makkachin, since Makkachin himself is quite old and doesn't have much left to live.

Just as the HoYay in this series increase with each episode, so does its emotional impact -- the anime is also a ''truckload of feels''.

* Yuri's reunion with his family and friends back in his hometown. He expects them to be disappointed and upset with him, but they're actually just happy to see him again, and they don't care about his slip-ups during the skating season.
* In hindsight, the entire "Stay Close to Me" routine is this. Victor choosing to dance to a song about two male lovers for his free program may only seem like a coincidence at first, besides the fact that [[spoiler: it acts as a {{Foreshadowing}} for his eventually-romantic relationship with Yuri]].
* The day Victor arrives at his house, Yuri is about to shovel snow, but then sees Victor's poodle -- who immediately pounces on him and affectionately licks his face. After you remember that Yuri lost his dog a year ago, this becomes an even more precious scene to watch.

* When Victor gives Yuri a small lecture regarding how he tends to choke up during his performances, he points out that despite that, he's more than skilled enough to win. ''Victor'' -- who's seen as ''the'' ace of figure skating by fans and competitors worldwide -- acknowledges Yuri's capabilities and sees that he can do way better than Yuri himself claims he can.

* Makkachin likes Yuri enough to sleep with him on the same bed, just like with Victor.

* No matter how little Yuri thinks of himself, this episode shows that his home country sees him as their idol, and all the skaters look up to him. They don't even seem to care about the fact that he bombed his performance during the Nationals in the previous season.
* Minami is a walking {{Moe}}. A young skater who looks up to Yuri, he's a cheerful {{Keet}} with energy to spare and a unique skating style, and holds Yuri in the highest regard even though he defeated him in the previous Nationals. As Victor and Yuri note, it's impossible to look away from him.

* The entire speech Yuri makes about why his theme for the current skating season is "love".

* Even though Victor has absolutely no idea how to lift Yuri's spirits, he still does all he can think of to help Yuri, [[spoiler: even though he [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally goes too far in the end]]. When he realizes what he's done, he immediately apologizes, although Yuri doesn't let him get away with it easily and chews him out on his actions. Even then, he's not angry; only confused and remorseful]].

* Yurio's mood softening significantly when he's around his grandfather; when he sees him, he immediately runs to him and hugs him with a big smile and an overjoyed tone -- which is a far cry from Yurio's temperamental and unpleasant demeanor.

* Yurio... ''Yurio'' cheering Yuri on during his free skate, and is only not properly heard since [[MomentKiller J.J. interrupted him]]. He could've just been glad that he's faring better than Yuri and will score higher this time around, as well as the fact that Yuri might lose his chance to compete at the Grand Prix Finals. However, he swallows his pride and gives him his support instead, showing despite the many times he acted mean towards him, he ''does'' respect Yuri. He even looks worried when he sees that Yuri isn't doing so well.

* Victor and Yuri's reunion at the airport. If you think nothing could be more emotionally touching than [[spoiler: their first kiss in Episode 7]], then you're sorely mistaken.

** Just... the way they act in the entire scene. [[spoiler: They look so utterly vulnerable yet completely enamored, with their breaths hitching every now and then when they exchange some of the most touching lines in the series yet]].

* Victor and Christophe's friendship, considering how completely comfortable they are with each other. It helps that they've been fellow competitors for ten years, with Victor stating that he can't imagine a skating season without Christophe. Christophe even looks glad for Victor when it's revealed that [[spoiler: he and Yuri are engaged]].

* The ending shows [[spoiler: pictures of an intoxicated Yuri enjoying himself at the banquet]]. While mostly hilarious, it's still nice to see a wallflower like Yuri having fun, especially since he wasn't having the best day at the time.

* When J.J. [[spoiler: becomes overwhelmed by pressure, which leads to a sub-par performance in his short program, the entire audience notices]]. But he picks himself back up, determined to make it through to the end, and all his fans continue to cheer him on with tears in their eyes while singing along to his theme song, to which he shows his appreciation for. J.J. may be a huge narcissist, but he genuinely loves his home country and his fans, and his love is reciprocated in full.

** Victor's face at the end of Yuri's routine. [[spoiler:He looks completely and utterly besotted as Yuri extends his hand towards him, his own hand resting on his chest as he chokes up with emotion. And, of course, the ever-present engagement ring flashes just to remind us of their bond]].
* While we have already seen a similar situation between them in Episode 8, this episode shows once again [[spoiler: just how selflessly Yuri and Victor value the other's happiness over their own. Yuri intending to break off their professional partnership is sad to watch, yet he only does this because even though he wants Victor by his side, he thought it would make Victor happier. Needless to say, Victor is actually saddened and hurt by his decision, but eventually agrees to resume his career, only because he thought that it's what Yuri wants and that it's what would make Yuri happy]].

* While Yurio skates his free program, it's revealed from his thoughts that [[spoiler: he doesn't look down on Yuri but actually ''looks up to him'', and wants to give him motivation to stay for another season by beating him -- and this is after hearing from Victor that Yuri intends to retire after winning the Grand Prix Finals]]. Basically, [[spoiler: he dedicated his free program to Yuri, which is essentially ''agape'' (unconditional/sacrificial love) in its purest form]].
* During Yurio's flashback to watching Yuri's performance in the previous Grand Prix Finals, [[spoiler: he notes how Yuri would miss his jumps and yet perform splendid step sequences, and there's no condescension or mockery in his voice when he says this. He watched Yuri screw up big time, yet all he could think about was how he wanted to see him skate at his best. Even back then, he already saw that Yuri possessed great skill and immense potential to do even better. Just like how Episode 10 affected our overall view on Victor and Yuri's relationship, this episode did the same thing to Yuri and Yurio's relationship]].
* After [[spoiler: winning the silver medal in the Grand Prix Finals, Yuri declares to Victor that he'll win the gold medal ''next time''; and he does so with determination and joy, not with self-deprecation and sorrow. Despite what many had feared, Yuri's journey isn't over yet, and this time, he'll have Victor by his side -- not just as a coach, but also as a competitor]].
* [[spoiler: '''Victor and Yuri pair-skating to the duet version of "Stay Close to Me"'''. We may not have gotten a wedding scene, but we do get this, which is undeniably the most intimate moment we see between them. More than the kiss, the reunion at the airport, or even the engagement]], this scene is the ''ultimate'' CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming.

* Makkachin likes Yuri enough to sleep with him on the same bed, just like with Victor. Awww...