#camparison

It‘s not only visually, tho. Both of them appear to be rather introvert and socially awkward at first, Will more so than Yuri. Both of them are professionals in what they do but they do not really acknowledge it themselves. A lot of self-esteem issues yada yada BUt: Taking off glasses = instant sex appeal

and the cinnamon bun turns out to actually be quite the sinnamon bun. Both of them have a “secret” side they show rarely but tend to show it in front of:

2. The silver fox mentor who is the BEST at what he does

Honestly... both of them are so ridiculously extra. They love speaking in metaphors, being the sly sarcastic little fuckers they are. They will make fun of you while smiling. Also, both of them want their sinnamon brunettes to be the “best” version of themselves. “The best” being a successful and confident skater in Yuri's case, and a sincere murderer (and cannibal) in Will‘s case. 

Both Hanni-bunny and Victor resort to manipulative tactics. Now, I’m not saying Victor goes all “I‘m tricking you into believing you have lost your mind and killed and ate someone” on Yuri but he tries to pressure Yuri by threatening him with resigning as his coach. We all know how that went...

Both of them have a very obscure past. We actually know more about Hannibal‘s past than about Victor‘s. Both of them love classical music. And last but not least: Everyone seems to be smitten with them but deep down they were lonely until they met certain brunettes with glasses. *le gasp*

Dramatic tears of hurt feelings, everyone.

3. Common themes 

FOOD

Now, I believe I don‘t have to explain the Hannibal side of this. Yuri on Ice also offers a fair amount of food- shots. There is the katsudon, of course, but also traditional dishes corresponding to the places Yuri and Victor visit on their journey towards the Grand Prix Final.

DOGS

I‘m not explaining that one. DOGS ARE IMPORTANT!!! (and what they eat)

“I‘m in love with you but it took me to long to open my mouth and now it‘s never gonna happen!”

Oh, look! It‘s the female love interest! Only that she is married now, quite happily at that, and has at least one child! :D

The angry teenage prodigy and family dynamics

Good at murder. Good at skating. Full of anger. Our child.

Weird character with waaaaaay too much imagination

I don‘t know what just happened but I‘ll accept it.

4. The gay

It gay. It canon. We love it.

Both shows have been a huge step towards the representation of the queer community in media. One of the most redefining aspects of both Yuri on Ice and  Hannibal is that neither show uses sexuality as a decisive factor for the genre. The romance plotline is just that, a plotline. I’m not going into detail with this because sooo many people have done a better job at that =D.

5. Doing the act together in the season finale

isn‘t it beautiful? They‘re meeting each other on the same level...finally! I‘m not crying! These are tears of joy! Why is this over? What will become of them? When is the wedding? Am I invited? I need answers!!

Hannibal and Will can‘t live happily ever after without any problems whatsoever! They‘re criminals! Neither can Victor and Yuri! They’re competitors!