@karne :
I would re-think "something Japanese" if I was his team. Ilia is already going to get a lot of threats, abuse and hate slung his way when he ratifies the quad Axel first. I wouldn't want to give them anything else to fuel the fire. They already accuse him of only doing the 4A to try and take attention from Hanyu.
I'm with you on this; ; I had an uneasy feeling when I read what he's thinking for next year's programs. But on the other hand, so many Japanese fans are very welcoming to skaters from all corners of the earth. And Ilia's so outgoing, engaging and humble that he may well win over most open-minded fans of any nationality or persuasion.
Let “them” hate all they want. Hanyu didn’t land a clean one in a completion. (Yet) That is reality. Ilia Will have plants if applause from supporters including the ISU and USFSA.