In an interview, producer Hideo Katsumata spoke for the first time about the reasons for the cancellation of the sequel film to “Yuri!!! on ICE«. We summarize.
Creative differences
Actually, “Yuri!!!” on ICE The Movie: Ice Adolescence” was set to be released in 2019, but after years of delays and silence, the film was finally canceled in April 2024 due to “various circumstances” that were never detailed – leaving countless fans heartbroken.
The original series was particularly popular because of its impressive portrayal of figure skating and its discussion of LGBTQ+ aspects. The planned film is one of the most discussed but never implemented projects today.
The fans will be all the more pleased that producer Hideo Katsumata has finally broken the silence in a recent interview and revealed the true background to the production stop:
“I cannot go into the details as these are extremely personal matters. But to answer your question: The causes were clearly creative.
Since it was an independent animated film, a creative situation arose between those involved – including the creators and the MAPPA studio – which made it impossible to continue production.«
Katsumata’s words clearly indicate creative tensions, while MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka previously stated that the studio’s priorities had changed. Although “Yuri!!! on ICE« celebrated great international success, the financial returns for the studio were comparatively low.
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Via AnimeHunch
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