Yuri!!! on Ice
MAPPA's figure-skating anime (2016): Yūri Katsuki, crushed after failing at the Grand Prix Final, returns to his hometown of Hasetsu in Kyūshū — until his idol, Russian champion Victor Nikiforov, shows up at the family onsen to become his coach. Hasetsu is a carbon copy of Karatsu (Saga), which proudly embraces the series.
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Karatsu Castle — Hasetsu Castlethe ninja castle
The seaside castle over Karatsu Bay appears as 'Hasetsu Castle', with a fun fictional twist: in the show it sports a giant ninja because Victor believes Japan has ninjas everywhere.
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Karatsu Station — Hasetsu StationYūri's homecoming
The station where a defeated Yūri arrives at the series' start is traced from Karatsu Station, which now greets pilgrims with panels and corners devoted to the anime.
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Kagamiyama Onsen Chaya — Yu-topia Katsuki Modelthe Katsuki onsen
This onsen at the foot of Mt. Kagami is the recognised model for the Katsuki family bathhouse where Victor moves in. Fans come to bathe and try the katsudon the series made famous.
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Papio Ice Arena (Fukuoka) — Ice Castle Hasetsuthe Ice Castle
The rink where Yūri trains as 'Ice Castle Hasetsu' is modelled on this real Hakata arena, cited by the production team and much visited by fans.