Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[Maria Victoria]

I saw some translation saying that they were practicing opening or finale (not sure), there is a dance move somewhat like banging the wall with fists. Oda then practiced this move and murmured kabedon kabedon. Yuzu heard it and said that is not kabedon. And then he showed oda what kabedon really is.

Reminds me of the occasion when he told Kanako that she doesn't know how to write a certain word in Kanji and then showed her how it is done: http://yuzu-ice.tumblr.com/post/107105240029/yuzuru-just-likes-teasing-kanako. A teacher like his father.

Hahaha LOL so what is the name of this pairing? Yubu? They are so cute together! I'm in this ship now

Yoda? Nobuzuru? Yuzunari (one of the British Eurosport guys once called Yuzuru something like this )?

@matmuh, where did you get your awesome profile picture?

Thanks everyone for the links, translations, and updates.

 

[Pamigena]

I did one more silly thing today since Madame Tussauds is almost literally right across from our hotel......... seriously, how could I not. But thank all the Gods in the universe that there were barely any people around tonight
And if that thing is made after his actual measurements....... dear me, he's tiny! Like, TINY tiny! He didn't look that tiny in Barcelona, but up close, holy cannoli. Thank God we're close to the water here, that's probably the only reason why people weren't wondering about my beached-whale-impression, because that is precisely what I looked like next to this tiny itty-bitty thing. (tiny! I mean it)

(oh and there was no longer a rope around the figure

 

[Interspectator]

I did one more silly thing today since Madame Tussauds is almost literally right across from our hotel......... seriously, how could I not. But thank all the Gods in the universe that there were barely any people around tonight
And if that thing is made after his actual measurements....... dear me, he's tiny! Like, TINY tiny! He didn't look that tiny in Barcelona, but up close, holy cannoli. Thank God we're close to the water here, that's probably the only reason why people weren't wondering about my beached-whale-impression, because that is precisely what I looked like next to this tiny itty-bitty thing. (tiny! I mean it)

(oh and there was no longer a rope around the figure

You are making the most of your vacation. Good for you!

 

[matmuh]

courtesy of tumblr user yuzu-hanyuxx and pamina i am so very really really jealous glad you had good time , how tall is he??

 

[Maria Victoria]

I did one more silly thing today since Madame Tussauds is almost literally right across from our hotel......... seriously, how could I not. But thank all the Gods in the universe that there were barely any people around tonight
And if that thing is made after his actual measurements....... dear me, he's tiny! Like, TINY tiny! He didn't look that tiny in Barcelona, but up close, holy cannoli. Thank God we're close to the water here, that's probably the only reason why people weren't wondering about my beached-whale-impression, because that is precisely what I looked like next to this tiny itty-bitty thing. (tiny! I mean it)

(oh and there was no longer a rope around the figure

Now you sound like Kurt Browning in his Sochi commentary on Yuzuru's individual SP ("He is tiny!").
Disparity in size notwithstanding (just teasing you), I hope you had good souvenir shots with Yuzuru's
wax figure and that it didn't melt in the heat of your encounter.

On a serious note, Yuzuru is relatively tall by Asian standards. I can understand how he may appear bigger when he is performing. I have read similar comments about Daisuke about how people are surprised at how short he is off ice because he has this larger than life presence on the ice.

ETA: Thanks matmuh for the link.

 

[cruzceleste]

I did one more silly thing today since Madame Tussauds is almost literally right across from our hotel......... seriously, how could I not. But thank all the Gods in the universe that there were barely any people around tonight
And if that thing is made after his actual measurements....... dear me, he's tiny! Like, TINY tiny! He didn't look that tiny in Barcelona, but up close, holy cannoli. Thank God we're close to the water here, that's probably the only reason why people weren't wondering about my beached-whale-impression, because that is precisely what I looked like next to this tiny itty-bitty thing. (tiny! I mean it)

(oh and there was no longer a rope around the figure

Are you tall?

 

[Winnie_20]

Bear in mind figure skaters are standing on, well, figure skates. That adds quite a bit of height that isn't normally there!

 

[alia jackson]

The ice prince is not good for the mascot heart, and are they going into the sunset and live happily ever after here? (I adore this picture)

Speculation on how Yuzu looks like from Oda view

Yuna Aoki's instagram profile photo

 

[Pamigena]

...and that it didn't melt in the heat of your encounter.

ehrm.............. of course not :

Are you tall?

I'm basically a dwarf

how tall is he??

no idea that thing is on a platform + there's the skates. Taller than me, but then again, that's not too hard to do

 

[Hanmgse]

I did one more silly thing today since Madame Tussauds is almost literally right across from our hotel......... seriously, how could I not. But thank all the Gods in the universe that there were barely any people around tonight
And if that thing is made after his actual measurements....... dear me, he's tiny! Like, TINY tiny! He didn't look that tiny in Barcelona, but up close, holy cannoli. Thank God we're close to the water here, that's probably the only reason why people weren't wondering about my beached-whale-impression, because that is precisely what I looked like next to this tiny itty-bitty thing. (tiny! I mean it)

(oh and there was no longer a rope around the figure

 

[skatefan22]

Reminds me of the occasion when he told Kanako that she doesn't know how to write a certain word in Kanji and then showed her how it is done: http://yuzu-ice.tumblr.com/post/107105240029/yuzuru-just-likes-teasing-kanako. A teacher like his father.

He just likes teasing her an Oda. It is a shame that she got injured and can't attend shows this summer. According to her interview with Kenji, the skater that she is the most close to is Oda. I was so looking forward to her cute interaction with Oda in ice shows...

 

[alia jackson]

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Videos

Oda talks about yuzu kebadon:https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=BzDkA0V3ZhM

He said it was yuzu who volunteered to show him how to do a kabedon. And there are more photos showing Yuzu's face during kabedon but yuzu doesn't allow them to go public. Oda said even he is a man his heart beats fast while yuzu is doing that to him. And he feels happy about being kabedon by yuzu as he is probably the one person on earth who has been kabedon by yuzu. He said sorry to all yuzu female fans.

I wonder why Yuzu suddenly thought about Doing a kabedon with oda.....?

I saw some translation saying that they were practicing opening or finale (not sure), there is a dance move somewhat like banging the wall with fists. Oda then practiced this move and murmured kabedon kabedon. Yuzu heard it and said that is not kabedon. And then he showed oda what kabedon really is.

Another translation telling why he did kabedon, credit to a-m-n-o-s

Reminds me of the occasion when he told Kanako that she doesn't know how to write a certain word in Kanji and then showed her how it is done: http://yuzu-ice.tumblr.com/post/107105240029/yuzuru-just-likes-teasing-kanako. A teacher like his father.

Photos and Others

- The venue was hot with all the camera lights etc.

- This is one of many Yuzu's Love in Action. The previous one was when he helped to remove the prop on stage at Japan WTT press conference (from 38:28min).

- He has this knack which makes people follow him, example Yuzu bowed and the mascot then did the same. At Olympics SP K&C when Yuzu bowed, Ms Kobayashi follow suit. Yuzu raised his hand and the thousands people quiet down...just amazing.

- A Happy Yuzu

- FOI FB posted back stage photos

- The ice prince is not good for the mascot heart, and are they going into the sunset and live happily ever after here? (I adore this picture).

- Speculation on how Yuzu looks like from Oda view.

- Yuna Aoki's instagram profile photo

How the mascot of blood donation felt: http://shampooneko.tumblr.com/post/120534157345/too-much-emotion-3-edit-by-dj-my-hubby

Nonchan posted that Believe is the theme song for movie "Brave Hearts: Umizaru", the movie trailer.

It is a movie about team spirit, going after the impossible, “never give up” attitude against all odds and persisting till the very end. Released in 2012, the movie provided an inspirational and uplifting spirit for the public in the face of the previous year's earthquake.

The song's message is "by believing in yourself, you can make miracles happen". Now I understand why Yuzu poured his heart out into the performance.

Believe lyrics English translations: here and here.

ANA cabin crew and ground staffers visited hospitals & Japanese Red Cross Medical Centers this June, to present patients with gifts made from lily of the valley which signify happiness and good fortune, as a way to pray for the earliest possible recovery of patients.

The gifts included a bookmark with Yuzuru's message “I’d be honoured if the happiness that Lily of the valley brings can be an encouragement to your heart”.

Now you sound like Kurt Browning in his Sochi commentary on Yuzuru's individual SP ("He is tiny!"). On a serious note, Yuzuru is relatively tall by Asian standards.

The funny thing is Kurt said this in Yuzuru's senior debut competition at 2010 NHK: " have a lot of people mention to me, 'Well it's good to be short because it's easier to jump, right?' Well Jozef Sabovcik and Yuzuru would have another idea about that. He's very long as you can see...." (https://vimeo.com/88866728, starting @ 0:25) For the record, Josef Sabovcik is 5' 9" or 1.75 m. (http://www.jumpinjoe.com/profile.htm)

 

[wookchub]

Now you sound like Kurt Browning in his Sochi commentary on Yuzuru's individual SP ("He is tiny!").

I never actually saw this commentary, I don't suppose anyone has a link to it? Seeings as Kurt has spent time with Yuzuru in person he must have noticed how tiny Yuzu is

 

[alia jackson]

I never actually saw this commentary, I don't suppose anyone has a link to it? Seeings as Kurt has spent time with Yuzuru in person he must have noticed how tiny Yuzu is

Here is Kurt commentary..

 

[wookchub]

Here is Kurt commentary..

Thank you so much!!

 

[Meoima]

How the mascot of blood donation felt: http://shampooneko.tumblr.com/post/120534157345/too-much-emotion-3-edit-by-dj-my-hubby

 

[Maria Victoria]

He just likes teasing her an Oda. It is a shame that she got injured and can't attend shows this summer. According to her interview with Kenji, the skater that she is the most close to is Oda. I was so looking forward to her cute interaction with Oda in ice shows...

Well, I thought that Kana-Nobu sets the standard for "cute interaction" among the TJ members, but Yuzu-Nobu is certainly challenging that impression. I have a feeling that Kanako is jealous right now that she can't join in on the fun in the ice shows. Anyway, I wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her skate again.

Here is Kurt commentary..

The funny thing is Kurt said this in Yuzuru's senior debut competition at 2010 NHK: " have a lot of people mention to me, 'Well it's good to be short because it's easier to jump, right?' Well Jozef Sabovcik and Yuzuru would have another idea about that. He's very long as you can see...." (https://vimeo.com/88866728, starting @ 0:25) For the record, Josef Sabovcik is 5' 9" or 1.75 m. (http://www.jumpinjoe.com/profile.htm)

 

[alia jackson]

Nonchan posted that Believe is the theme song for movie "Brave Hearts: Umizaru", the movie trailer.

It is a movie about team spirit, going after the impossible, “never give up” attitude against all odds and persisting till the very end. Released in 2012, the movie provided an inspirational and uplifting spirit for the public in the face of the previous year's earthquake.

The song's message is "by believing in yourself, you can make miracles happen". Now I understand why Yuzu poured his heart out into the performance.

Believe lyrics English translations: here and here.

 

[msteach3]

Both of them are wonderful! Especially, I’m in love with “Let it GO”. It’s is beautiful and so inspirational. It must fit him!:thumbsup:

Hamaguri, I'm happy you like both of these songs and yes, "Let it Go" is very beautiful. I've been hooked on it ever since I heard it several months ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SWJSL8uhr8

The point of my post was to say I'm hoping Yuzu picks music for his EX that American fans in the arena in Boston will recognize and that is somewhat current. I'm not a U2 fan, so please go with something different! Another poster mentioned Ed Sheeran who is great and has one hit after another, but since Josh Farris uses his music for his SP, I think another artist would be better.

Wow, I just read through the discussion of Yuzu's musical tastes! My guess is what he said several years ago as a 16 year old has little to do with what he prefers now. Wouldn't it be cool to see the "Recently Played" list on his iPod?

 

[ahkeekee]

Nonchan posted that Believe is the theme song for movie "Brave Hearts: Umizaru", the movie trailer.

It is a movie about team spirit, going after the impossible, “never give up” attitude against all odds and persisting till the very end. Released in 2012, the movie provided an inspirational and uplifting spirit for the public in the face of the previous year's earthquake.

The song's message is "by believing in yourself, you can make miracles happen". Now I understand why Yuzu poured his heart out into the performance.

Believe lyrics English translations: here and here.

Thanks for sharing this background of the music, now I love the number even more!! *tears in my eyes *