Phichit Chulanont is a male figure skater from Thailand and a supporting character in the series Yuri on Ice, known for his bright personality, social media obsession, and status as the first skater from Southeast Asia to qualify for the Grand Prix Final.
Name: Phichit Chulanont
Native Name (Thai): พิชิต จุลานนท์
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Birthday: April 30
Height: 165 cm
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Thai
Hometown / Home Rink: Bangkok, Thailand
Former Training Base: Detroit, United States
Occupation: Competitive figure skater
Coach: Celestino Cialdini
Former Rinkmate / Roommate: Yuuri Katsuki
Voice Actor (Japanese): Kenshou Ono
Phichit is portrayed as a cheerful, kind-hearted young man who is friendly, considerate, and easy to approach.
He rarely stops smiling, which makes his occasional moments of vulnerability stand out even more.
He has a naturally flashy, charismatic presence on and off the ice, often described as exceptionally handsome with a tanned complexion.
Within the cast, his looks are considered among the most striking, enhanced by his expressive eyes and confident demeanor.
He deeply values his friends and is openly supportive of their goals and struggles.
Even while pursuing his own dreams, he takes time to encourage others, which reinforces his image as a “good guy” in every sense.
Phichit is a competitive figure skater representing Thailand and one of the most prominent Southeast Asian skaters in the series.
His home rink is in Bangkok, but he previously trained in Detroit, where he became both rinkmate and roommate to Yuuri Katsuki.
In the previous season, he placed third at the Four Continents Championships, marking him as a rising international skater.
During the current Grand Prix Series, he competes at both the American and Chinese events.
At the American Grand Prix event, he finishes in fourth place, narrowly missing the podium.
However, at the Chinese Grand Prix, he delivers a personal-best free skate and wins his first gold medal at a Grand Prix event.
This victory significantly boosts his overall Grand Prix standings.
As a result, he becomes the first skater from Southeast Asia to qualify for the Grand Prix Final.
At the Grand Prix Final, he skates a clean and emotionally powerful short program.
Immediately after finishing, he covers his face and cries, revealing the heavy pressure he has been carrying behind his usual smile.
In the free skate of the Final, he makes a mistake on an early jump landing, which affects his overall score.
He ultimately places sixth overall, but his joy in skating and positive energy leave a strong impression on the audience.
Phichit’s closest tie in the main cast is with Yuuri Katsuki.
They lived together and trained at the same rink in Detroit under coach Celestino Cialdini.
He has great affection and respect for Yuuri, supporting him both as a competitor and as a friend.
Their shared history as former roommates gives Phichit insight into Yuuri’s personality and struggles.
Phichit also admires Victor Nikiforov as a legendary skater, but he tends to respond to Victor and Yuuri’s relationship with light-hearted commentary.
He often reacts to their drama in an amused and enthusiastic way, adding a layer of humor to serious situations.
Phichit is notorious for his love of social media and constant need to post updates.
He frequently uploads selfies, practice photos, and snapshots of everyday life to his accounts.
His Instagram handle includes the word “hamster,” which matches his love for the animal.
His phone case has a hamster design, and in flashback scenes he can be seen playing with what appears to be his pet hamster.
He is known in-universe for having excellent selfie skills and is regarded as a “selfie master.”
This habit of documenting everything makes him an unofficial chronicler of events in the series.
Early concept notes imply that he is good at cooking Thai food.
This fits his background and adds a domestic, homely charm to his character.
Phichit’s biggest dream is to popularize figure skating in Thailand.
He wants to host ice shows in his home country so that Thai people can experience the fun and excitement of the sport.
Instead of focusing only on medals, he genuinely wants to spread the joy of skating.
His long-term vision is to become a pioneer and ambassador for figure skating in Southeast Asia.
His journey to the Grand Prix Final as a Thai skater is part of this dream.
By achieving international success, he opens the door for future skaters from non-traditional skating nations.
Phichit has a tanned complexion, dark hair, and warm, lively eyes.
His design emphasizes both “cute” and “cool,” reflecting his playful personality and athletic grace.
Official settings describe him as a “handsome tanned young man.”
In the series, characters often comment on his natural glamour and screen presence.
His casual clothing tends to be comfortable and modern, matching his social-media-savvy image.
On the ice, his costumes usually highlight his bright, upbeat programs and expressive skating style.
In the audio drama “Hot Springs on Ice: Victor with Friends,” which takes place after the Grand Prix Final, Phichit is invited to an ice show held in Hasetsu.
He happily enjoys the local hot springs inn, Hasetsu Castle Hot Springs, along with the other skaters.
When Victor suddenly goes missing the next morning, Phichit cannot resist the urge to post about it online.
He quickly uploads a picture with a hashtag roughly meaning “Victor missing,” turning the incident into a social media event.
Once it becomes clear that Victor’s disappearance is related to misunderstandings involving Yuuri and a woman named Chihoko, Phichit reacts dramatically.
He shouts something along the lines of “Are Yuuri and Victor getting divorced!?” treating it like a wild celebrity scandal.
When Victor and Yuuri finally reconcile after the misunderstanding is cleared up, Phichit is delighted.
He exclaims “Congratulations on your remarriage!” celebrating their renewed closeness in a joking but affectionate way.
Phichit performs both a short program and a free skate during the season depicted in the series.
His music choices emphasize adventure, charm, and storytelling.
Short Program
Program Type: Short Program
Music: “Shall We Skate?” from The King and the Skater
“Shall We Skate?” comes from a fictional musical-style story titled The King and the Skater.
This piece is light, playful, and theatrical, matching Phichit’s energetic performance style.
Free Skate
Program Type: Free Skating
Music: “Terra Incognita” from The King and the Skater 2
“Terra Incognita” is used as his free skate program music, also from the fictional sequel story The King and the Skater 2.
The title suggests new, unknown lands, mirroring Phichit’s own pioneering path as a Thai skater on the world stage.
“The King and the Skater” Story (In-Universe)
“The King and the Skater” is presented as a fictional narrative in the Yuri on Ice universe.
It involves a king and a skater and contains musical numbers, including “Shall We Skate?” and “Terra Incognita.”
Phichit is deeply attached to this musical world and imagines a full movie adaptation starring himself.
In interviews and creator comments, he is described as wanting to be the lead in “The King and the Skater” movie.
In early concept drafts, Phichit’s nickname was reportedly “Non-chan” (a casual, cute nickname).
This was later changed, and in the final work he is simply called Phichit by most characters.
Early notes also mention that he is skilled at cooking Thai cuisine.
Although this is not heavily emphasized on screen, it has become a popular detail among fans.
His character was designed to represent a non-traditional skating country while still being competitive at the highest level.
The creators gave him a positive, sunny personality and a strong social media presence to make him instantly memorable.
Phichit’s love of hamsters is a recurring trait.
From his phone case to his social media handle and pet interactions, hamsters are a clear personal theme.
His tendency to immediately post everything online is both a strength and a joke.
In stressful situations, he often reacts by whipping out his phone and turning events into content.
Another running gag is how he treats the lives of Victor and Yuuri like a drama series.
He reacts to their relationship ups and downs as if he is a fan watching a favorite couple, cheering for their “happy ending.”
Standard Romanization: Phichit Chulanont
Alternative Romanization / Spacing: Pichit Chulanont, PichitChulanont
Common Short Name: Phichit
In official English materials he is generally referred to as Phichit Chulanont.
Variations in spacing or spelling sometimes appear in fan works or unofficial contexts.
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