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Yuri!!! on Ice Anime Casts Swiss Skater Stéphane Lambiel as Himself
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Series' 12th, final episode concludes Grand Prix Final on December 21
The official website for the Stéphane Lambiel will play himself. He will appear in the series' 12th and final episode, which will premiere on Wednesday. The episode will feature the free program of the Grand Prix Final competition.
Professional skater Taihei Katō.
Funimation describes the series as follows:
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.
The anime premiered in Japan on October 6, and dub on October 24.
Manga creator Wataru Hatano performs the ending theme "You Only Live Once."
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