Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[Plumededragon]

Thanks for the translation Nagini!

I'm so glad he's decided to give his health top priority this season, the last one was really a learning experience for him. And he's so polite talking about Mao's return, not saying things that might add more pressure to her. And hopefully he'll succeed with his quads on the second half

Same. I was pleased to see how his health will be his top priority. Hopefully, next season will be much less stressful than the past one.

Thank you Nagini ^-^. Looks like he is thinking carefully about the quad in the second half, at least in the short program. thb I don't know how to feel about this. I'll just trust that he and the coaches take a wise decision.

Yes, he does say that he's looking for a good way, knowing it can easily be called UR. We have to trust him and his team to succeed in this. However, it's not precised if it means 3 quads in LP or 2 quads with 1 in first half (probably 4S) and 1 in second half (4T). If his health is really top priority, he may consider doing 2 still... but then again, he may want to keep the original layout of 2 quads as first jumps and find a way to put a 3rd one later one.
Either way, it's still gonna be tough. Not impossible, tho.

 

[nagini]

Thank you Nagini ^-^. Looks like he is thinking carefully about the quad in the second half, at least in the short program. thb I don't know how to feel about this. I'll just trust that he and the coaches take a wise decision.

I believe in him! If anyone can do it it's him. He just has to believe in himself.

 

[SuzyQ]

Here is the show on Fantasy On Ice Shizuoka backstage footage, thanks to the uploader

Can see the scenes which Pamina describe...the long queue and once inside people rushing to the booth to buy souveniers etc.

Thank you for the link. I wanted to see this :yay:

It's good to see Yuzuru is enjoying the show with his fellow skaters

 

[firal]

I've seen various reports that DOI will be broadcast first time on June 21st and then later again in July, but I can't seem to find the official announcement so I'm not linking it yet. It'll be hard to sit tight until the broadcast when reports of people going to the ice show start to come out...

 

[shiroKJ]

Yes she is the 2007 Miss Universe. pretty cool

Wow, I wonder if he knows that Miss Universe was in the crowd and threw his shirt specifically to her Probably not, he's not that smooth Thanks for sharing!

 

[nagini]

Wow, I wonder if he knows that Miss Universe was in the crowd and threw his shirt specifically to her Probably not, he's not that smooth Thanks for sharing!

I think he didn't know it was her and just threw his shirt to the girl that was cheering the hardest

 

[hamaguri]

Here is the show on Fantasy On Ice Shizuoka backstage footage, thanks to the uploader

Can see the scenes which Pamina describe...the long queue and once inside people rushing to the booth to buy souveniers etc.

Thank you for sharing! It’s funny at the last part the middle-aged man commentator admired, “He is beautiful and bright. And even his sweat seems something aesthetic.”

Hahaha I love his reaction after seeing Akiko ! The expression on his face is priceless
(Omg it's been a while since my last post here !)

Yes, I love the gap in his expression. So cute!

 

[shiroKJ]

Akiko's words has me It must mean a lot to Yuzuru that he has people who he can just be "yuzu" around rather than "Yuzuru Hanyu". People (fans, the public, etc) also seem to expect him to behave a certain way, say certain things, and do specific duties, so it relieves me to know that there are times when he can just be himself, act the way he wants without anyone(s) making "noises" around him.

It's uncomfortable for me to see some fans trying to dictate his actions...(reminds me of those artiste fans that try to control their idols every move simply because that what they prefer )

 

[Morena]

I see no problem here. Yuzu will always have people around him with whom he feels relaxed.
And high expectations and demands come with high rewards.
The worst thing is when people expect nothing from you or just don't care.
Yuzu has become a role model for many. It's great, because he is good human being.
I think he deserves to be proud of himself.

 

[SuzyQ]

I see no problem here. Yuzu will always have people around him with whom he feels relaxed.
And high expectations and demands come with high rewards.
The worst thing is when people expect nothing from you or just don't care.
Yuzu has become a role model for many. It's great, because he is good human being.
I think he deserves to be proud of himself.

:agree:

His face when he found Akiko in the press. It's a treasure He seemed to have found his sister or someone very close to him in the crowd. Members of Team Japan may be a family-like group for him, where he can be relaxed.

Akiko said that they parted after the shows in Shizuoka saying to each other, "See you in Kanazawa!", and she did not tell him about this event

 

[ahkeekee]

:agree:

His face when he found Akiko in the press. It's a tresure He seemed to have found his sister or someone very close to him in the crowd. Members of Team Japan may be a family-like group for him, where he can be relaxed.

Akiko said that they parted after the shows in Shizuoka saying to each other, "See you in Kanazawa!", and she did not tell him about this event

This so heartwarming!

 

[hamaguri]

:agree:

His face when he found Akiko in the press. It's a tresure He seemed to have found his sister or someone very close to him in the crowd. Members of Team Japan may be a family-like group for him, where he can be relaxed.

I love their family-like relationship!
In yesterday’s interview, I was especially impressed by what he said about Mao’s comeback. He said “I believe I don’t have the right to comment on Asada-senshuu’s return. Since she decided to return [to competitive career], she must have her own thinking and feelings towards this decision. And I think it is very difficult for me to talk about it.”(by Yuzuland translation).
The way he spoke really showed how he is considerate of Mao. He knows well about something hard accompanied by her decision. He has a kind of empathy with Mao as the same top athletes (and also humans). They fully love and honor each other, I suppose.

 

[alia jackson]

Rounding-off FOI Shizuoka highlights

Opening
Sassy prince

Believe
Beautiful moments #1, #2, #3, #4, #5.
Glorious ina bauer
Deep 2nd spread eagle
Makahuri vs Shizuoka

Finale
Killin it again
Hyper Yuzu
Yuzu & Nobu in the background jamming
Lovely Yuzu
Final jump and ARIGATO

Che’nelle periscope videos
Backstage with Yuzu & Javi...photo.
Cheering for Yuzu. "that's ok...that's ok...we love you Yuzu", she is so sweet.
Yuzu running up to Che'nelle, she loves that he kept trying during he quad battle.

Backstage
Yuzu & Kosta
Group photo

 

[skatefan22]

“I believe I don’t have the right to comment on Asada-senshuu’s return. Since she decided to return [to competitive career], she must have her own thinking and feelings towards this decision. And I think it is very difficult for me to talk about it.I can only say what everyone would say...”(by Yuzuland translation).

It gives me the impression that he doesn't feel like answering this question any more. Understandably so, he has answered this question three times already...

 

[Maria Victoria]

Another one, his reaction to Akiko's introduction: https://twitter.com/applauseyuiyui/status/607790437064007680/video/1
TOO CUTE!!

:agree:

His face when he found Akiko in the press. It's a tresure He seemed to have found his sister or someone very close to him in the crowd. Members of Team Japan may be a family-like group for him, where he can be relaxed.

Akiko said that they parted after the shows in Shizuoka saying to each other, "See you in Kanazawa!", and she did not tell him about this event

His senpai seem to surprise him in interviews. His reaction (http://33.media.tumblr.com/39db62e3ac42ab7874e0b35577d3cd26/tumblr_ng0iiu02s41tydf9yo2_r1_400.gif, http://33.media.tumblr.com/717add58a353a5c79c0a70ce7595a2c4/tumblr_ng0iiu02s41tydf9yo1_r1_400.gif), upon seeing Nobunari as the interviewer at the 2014 NHK is also cute.

Rounding-off FOI Shizuoka highlights

Yuzu running up to Che'nelle, she loves that he kept trying during he quad battle.

I think she was speaking for all of us then ("I love you! I love your skating!" ). And yes, I also love that he's not afraid to try and fall before his fans. And we are a fandom that certainly appreciates all his efforts to put on a good show. Thanks again for another great compilation of links.

Thanks everyone for the updates, translations, and links.

 

[Hanmgse]

some news from Yuzuru's facebook group:

quote "Nippon Television Network produces an annual charity event - "24 hour television, love saves the earth".
Today, they releases the tailor-made T shirt this year. The organizer invited 15 famous Japanese, including musicians, athletes and Nobel winners to draw their smile face themselves.
Yuzu is one of them to draw a themed smile face with his cute skate. Emoticono heart (See last line, second from right.)
And next to his smile face is an empty one which may let buyer to draw his/her own. So creative! Emoticono like
This T-shirt has five color and will be publicly pre-ordered in NTV net from tomorrow till 10 July.
source: http://www.24htvgoods.jp/p/"

 

[Caustica]

some news from Yuzuru's facebook group:

quote "Nippon Television Network produces an annual charity event - "24 hour television, love saves the earth".
Today, they releases the tailor-made T shirt this year. The organizer invited 15 famous Japanese, including musicians, athletes and Nobel winners to draw their smile face themselves.
Yuzu is one of them to draw a themed smile face with his cute skate. Emoticono heart (See last line, second from right.)
And next to his smile face is an empty one which may let buyer to draw his/her own. So creative! Emoticono like
This T-shirt has five color and will be publicly pre-ordered in NTV net from tomorrow till 10 July.
source: http://www.24htvgoods.jp/p/"

Ahh, that is a really cute idea ! The t-shirt is inexpensive too.

 

[alia jackson]

Prince Hanyu was in the building and with his Chunichi Sports Award.

I like the way he holds awards/formal bouquet...kind of princely. And when he noticed that something is not quite right he will gently rectify it, example like this bouquet presentation.

 

[xibsuarz]

Prince Hanyu was in the building and with his Chunichi Sports Award.

I like the way he holds awards/formal bouquet...kind of princely. And when he noticed that something is not quite right he will gently rectify it, example like this bouquet presentation.

:shocked: he does give a prince-like feel

And I know it's not really related to what you posted but It was so cute seeing him putting his medal on the children and playing with them

 

[yhmafan]

I love their family-like relationship!
In yesterday’s interview, I was especially impressed by what he said about Mao’s comeback. He said “I believe I don’t have the right to comment on Asada-senshuu’s return. Since she decided to return [to competitive career], she must have her own thinking and feelings towards this decision. And I think it is very difficult for me to talk about it.”(by Yuzuland translation).
The way he spoke really showed how he is considerate of Mao. He knows well about something hard accompanied by her decision. He has a kind of empathy with Mao as the same top athletes (and also humans). They fully love and honor each other, I suppose.

:yes: If anybody who can understand/empathy her feelings and situation the most in the world it’s Yuzuru as he is like a male version of Mao and vice versa.

Although he must be kinda tired also awkward to be asked about her returning in public again and again, poor him. but still, Seeing him kept saying that he is a fan of her and to be very thoughtful towards her that was so impressive.