Yuuri is a 23-year-old (24 after episode 9) figure skater. Yuuri began skating at a very young age and aspires to become a great figure skater like his idol, Victor Nikiforov. As stated by his teacher Minako, Yuuri is not a prodigy at skating, but his skills were honed by rigorous training, which also grants him good stamina. He is Japan's top figure skater; his greatest skating assets being his peculiar sense of rhythm and unique step. However, Yuuri succumbs to pressure easily following the death of his pet dog Victor, causing him to mess up at crucial moments. After failing his first appearance at the Grand Prix Final, his self-confidence was greatly affected, succumbing to extreme anxiety due to his shortcomings and performances in following competitions, thus leaving a black mark on his career, and resulting in his returning home after being away for 5 years.

Yuuri is kind, sensitive, and mild-mannered; he is also introverted and has a hard time opening himself up to others, preferring to be alone and practice ballet or ice skating than socializing with his peers. Despite having a lot of support from his family and friends, he greatly lacks self-esteem and is easily discouraged, causing bouts of anxiety. Contrary to how Yuuri sees himself due to his past failures, he is still considered Japan's best skater, having the loyal support of his fans and the juniors skaters that look up to him, much to his bewilderment. Under Victor's tutelage, Yuuri slowly becomes more self-assured and confident, aiming to reinvent himself and putting more input into his programs as he strives to win the 2016-2017 Grand Prix series.

Yuri Katsuki makes his way to the Grand Prix ice skating competition as Japan’s top representative with his eyes on the prize. However, instead of celebrating, Yuri walks away defeated and ready to retire for good. But a run-in with champion Viktor Nikiforov and rising star Yuri Plisetsky ignites a new fire within him. With the two of them close by his side, Yuri will take to the ice once more.<br><br>

(Source: Funimation)

__Height:__ 162 cm
__Hobbies and abilities:__ drums, guitar, singing, dancing, painting

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He is a Japanese voice actor, actor, singer, songwriter and composer (under T. Toyonaga), and has ranked 7th nationally in the drummania rankings. He is currently affiliated with Super Eccentric Theater INC.

<b>Non-anime roles:</b>
~! Kachiroh Kato in "Musical Tennis no Oujisama: Dream Live 2nd" (Musical)
Kachiroh Kato in "Musical Tennis no Oujisama: Dream Live 3rd" (Musical)
Kachiroh Kato in "Musical Tennis no Oujisama: Side Fudomine in winter ~special match~ 2004-2005" (Musical)
Kachiroh Kato in "Musical Tennis no Oujisama: Side Yamabuki feat. St. Rudolph in winter 2004-2005" (Musical)
Kachiroh Kato in "Musical Tennis no Oujisama: The Imperial Match in winter 2005-2006 " (Musical)
Kachiroh Kato in "Musical Tennis no Oujisama: The Imperial Match" (Musical)
Kachiroh Kato in "Prince of Tennis Musical 2" (play)
Kachiroh Kato in "Prince of Tennis Musical 3" (play)
Kachiroh Kato in "Prince of Tennis Musical" (play)
Kachiroh Kato in "Prince of Tennis: Dream Live 1st" (concert/play)
Kaede Okumura in "Prince of Stride" (VG) (Japanese)
Kei Percival in "Caladrius" (VG) (Japanese)
Mikado Ryūgamine in "Durarara!! 3way standoff" (VG/PSP) (Japanese)
Mine Ryutaroh's friend in "Nodame Cantabile" (TV series)
Random person typing back to 731 in "Densha Otoko" (TV series)
Shota Hikasa in "Battle Royale II" (movie)
Sousei Tachibana in "Yumeiro Cast" (VG) (Japanese)
Xiba in "Soul Calibur V" (VG/PS3,Xbox 360) (Japanese)
Jiaoqiu in "Honkai: Star Rail (VG) (Japanese !~

A side story manga was published as a bonus item included with the final Blu-Ray volume of the anime series, and follows Yuri Plisetsky and Otabek Altin the night after the Grand Prix Final.

Yuuri Katsuki