5 Feel Good Anime Worth Bingeing

5. Yuri!!! On Ice

Yuri!!! On Ice is a heartwarming series that follows the journey of a competitive figure skater, Yuri Katsuki. On the heels of a loss in the Grand Prix Final, Yuri returns home to Japan broken and unmotivated. His losing streak in competitions has piled up and, worse still, he is almost too old to compete in the juniors division anymore.

However, after a video is leaked of Yuri perfectly mimicking the performance of his skating idol, Russian Skating Champion, Victor Nikiforov, Yuri is presented the unique opportunity to train directly under Victor for the next competition. Sparking a fire of inspiration, as well as a rivalry with a student Victor promised to choreograph named Yuri Plisetsky, Yuri!!! On Ice offers a truly enjoyable, if short, viewing experience.

The series offers a delicate balance of being grounded yet fantastical in all the right places. The characters are lovable, the relationship between Yuri and Victor is adorable, and the animation is top-notch. In fact, the choreography for the skating sequences was provided by real-life competitive figure skater and choreographer, Kenji Miyamoto. A boast that is supported by the fluid animation and skating sequences that you have to look no further than the opening title to appreciate.