what do you mean released in 2017? Is there a sequel coming out??? o.o
hi! No. 6 is the name of a manga / anime, so my question is, what if No. 6 is released now (2017), instead of years ago. in case you've never read or watch the anime, No. 6 has healthy portrayals of a gay couple as well. although their romantic relationship is not the main point of the story, their strong bond is shown throughout the manga / anime, kinda similar to Yuri on Ice imo.
I don't really think they're comparable. People tend to take BL context out of all sports anime regardless of whether or not there is actual romance. While I very much enjoyed No. 6 and appreciated that the romance wasn't a big part of the story, the plots and targeted audience are completely different.
I was thinking that too (⊙…⊙ )
OH GOD you had me shook!! I thought No.6 was coming out with a new sequel and I was so confused! (≧∀≦) In answer to your question, although their relationship was implied in No.6 it wasn't much of a subplot as in YOI. Like LessThanThree said, romance wasn't as big of a deal rather then YOI. Most of it's plot dealt with disease and poverty, while YOI was more of a fun, active, romance driven anime. Both are obviously wonderful and amazing stories but still cater to different audiences whether there was BL elements or not. No.6 probably wouldn't have been as popularized and successful as YOI if it had came out in 2017, but regardless of it's time, if it's drama and action pull people in rather than the attraction between the two male characters I say it would still get talked about just as much as YOI does. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
I feel like I made this so much more complicated than it actual is lol
following the success of Yuri on Ice: have you guys ever wondered what will happen if No. 6 is released in 2017?
link to the manga http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/no_6/
theres also an anime adaptation which imo is okay, but a lot of ppl doesnt seem to like it. personal preference.