Shaken by his crushing loss at the Grand Prix Finale, Yuuri Katsuki—once Japan"s brightest skating prospect—returns to his family home to weigh future options. At 23, the window for competitive success is narrowing; his love of pork cutlets and tendency to gain weight only add complications. He wrestles expectations from fans and coaches.
A clip of Yuuri performing a routine once executed by five‑time world champion Victor Nikiforov goes viral, drawing attention. The viral clip highlights his technical skill, earning admiration. The champion himself then appears at Yuuri"s doorstep and offers to mentor him. Victor"s arrival offers a lifeline, promising refinement. A devoted fan, Yuuri readily accepts, launching a quest to return to the world stage. Yuuri embraces the mentorship, determined to regain his place.
The challenge is fierce: Russian rising star Yuri Plisetsky relentlessly seeks victory over Yuuri to secure Victor"s guidance.
