Yuzuru Hanyu: 2016-17 Season

[LeeJiHye19]

Quick translation of Dutch Eurosport commentary.

We are anxiously waiting for the next skater, because that’s Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu, Last year he won here, two years ago he barely made it, partly (ehm?) due a collision in the warming-up so he had to skate with a head injury. He wore a bandage. Did make it to the final where he was again magisterial (Dutch: magistraal). Let’s hope that this time, he is magisterial a bit earlier than normal with this short program in Sapporo.
He has added difficulty to his SP this season by adding a quad Rittberger (loop?). Didn’t yet manage it in Skate Canada. Here it comes, out of steps… Oh no, with a lean! Oy, he manages to land it, only overrotated the loop. Anybody else would have fallen. Quad salchow, beautiful, triple toeloop. Triple axel.
Yuzuru Hanyu, and like I said before, every season, at Skate Canada, every time he raises the bar, his new programs ever changing, becoming more difficult, and then there are those Grand Prix and the programs just don’t succeed yet. Ivo, like you said in the introduction [uhm, of the complete coverage of the event, I guess, haven’t checked that out], of the 13 times he’s started in a GP, he’s only won three. That’s just how it is, it’s a work in progress, but he makes such fast progress, and by the time there’s a GP Final weekend, never mind the Worlds, then he’ll skate more world records. And here, too, it was already better than in Canada, he was much closer to that quad loop. In Canada not just a mistake with the quad loop, but also the quad salchow, opened at the triple, and that one, too, was a turn extra this time. And how nice for the audience that it happens here, in Sapporo. And you can hear Orser say, “You’re a little bit out” [not sure if that’s what he said, but that’s what the commentator thought he said], that’s pobably about the loop, because he was out of the circle, the inclination as we call it (haha, she explains the English to the Dutch audience), and here we’re going to look at it, the loop, you can see he leans a bit too the left, out of the circle, but he can phenomenally still land it, just a step-out. He was much better in the air with the quad salchow and was easily able to add the toe-loop. And here, yes, this shows his great quality, step - step - and into the air for that difficult triple axel after which he immediately follows with transitions and choreography. He “plays” with the easier jumps, although a triple axel isn’t easy at all. [cut some blabla about the people who worked on the program] Funny how he lists only 14 hours of training on his ISU biography, that’s not that much. *she laughs* Yes, he says is, I was this close!
And to think if he had landed that quad loop, it might have been time for a new world record. It’s at 110.95 and he skated it, well, it’ll be a 100+ score, that goes without saying, 103.89, of course terrific, the first 100+ score this season, and he’s not saving it for the Final, but does it here in the regular Grand Prix in his home country, and takes the lead.

link please thank you

 

[shyne]

yes... this costume makes his body line look sexy. i cant watch him...

My friend went to the arena of Sapporo live. when he apppered, the audience immidiately knew costume was changed to see his pants and got astir. it was like he enjoyed the response and he skated to the center of the rink and pulled off his jacket! she said he was a bad guy jokingly.

Yes. I was watching live on icenetwork and heard the commotion (the camera wasn't on Yuzu at that point). It didn't sound like someone landed a quad or had a nasty fall, so I immediately thought it must be Yuzu, yes, maybe a new outfit.

 

[LeeJiHye19]

Because it was after the 4Lo step out :noshake: had his 4Lo were landed ok, they would have given his 4S3T +3

why do the previous jump counts?

 

[mcq]

I watched via NHK world Premium and tell you what? The camera focused on Yuzuru ALL THE TIME. Even when Elladj balde finished skating, they did not show the replay but showing Yuzuru backstage instead
Good for me though
So yes I caught the part where he took off his jacket and the audiences just squealed hard. He landed a quad loop during warm up too :luv17:

 

[Meoima]

why do the previous jump counts?

First impression. It's easy to understand. Human psychology.

 

[hamaguri]

Yes. I was watching live on icenetwork and heard the commotion (the camera wasn't on Yuzu at that point). It didn't sound like someone landed a quad or had a nasty fall, so I immediately thought it must be Yuzu, yes, maybe a new outfit.

yes it must have been because of yuzu. i wish any camera caught the moment...he pulled off his jacket like a star and the audience shouted!

 

[shyne]

yes it must have been because of yuzu. i wish any camera caught the moment...he pulled off his jacket like a star and the audience shouted!

I'm counting on NHK~ they always had a better camera angle and one camera on Yuzu at all times.

 

[hamaguri]

I watched via NHK world Premium and tell you what? The camera focused on Yuzuru ALL THE TIME. Even when Elladj balde finished skating, they did not show the replay but showing Yuzuru backstage instead
Good for me though
So yes I caught the part where he took off his jacket and the audiences just squealed hard. He landed a quad loop during warm up too :luv17:

thanks! the video will be uploaded!

 

[Pamigena]

First impression. It's easy to understand. Human psychology.

Opening every program with a 3A might be a better booster than the second half bonus (please note that I'm kidding. kind of.)


From tumblr:

Q: How will you correct your quad loop for tomorrow’s free skate? (NHK Trophy 2016)
Yuzu: I will do it with a ‘SHUU’ and land it with a 'PAA’! (laughter) It’s that kind of feeling to me.

ok got it look out for the shuupaa jump, guys

 

[yhmafan]

I watched via NHK world Premium and tell you what? The camera focused on Yuzuru ALL THE TIME. Even when Elladj balde finished skating, they did not show the replay but showing Yuzuru backstage instead
Good for me though
So yes I caught the part where he took off his jacket and the audiences just squealed hard. He landed a quad loop during warm up too :luv17:

His 4lo in the warm-up. :thumbsup:

 

[Sorrento]

Congratulations with a great skate today!:thumbsup: What a nice change to the costume. I hope he keeps the energy for LP and does not push himself too hard on practice. The best effort is to be done during the competition skate. Good luck Yuzu!

 

[YuzusHydroblade]

I agree with the people saying in the previous page that he looks more grown up with this costume (i'm getting used to the color, but i still don't like it). Good thing the ISU channel isn't blocked at work, i need to see it again! I think it was a Yuzu-worthy performance (pahomance ), it's understandable he wanted to do it perfect but i feel so happy and relieved because he looks so SO much better than at SC. I can't wait for the FS, i am not expecting anything but still, being at home i think he will put more "heart" into it. Maybe it won't be perfect but i feel it will be pretty emotional.

 

[hamaguri]

I'm counting on NHK~ they always had a better camera angle and one camera on Yuzu at all times.

Agree! Another thing I love about NHK cup is Ex! Really beautiful lighting and nice camera work. I already cant wait to see the swan! how will it be this time? it's certain it shall be a lovely work!

 

[liv]

I like his sp new outfit... with each yt viewing it is better and better. The dark certainly makes him look faster, although he was probably faster anyway since he has had 3 more weeks of training anyway.... I am looking forward to a good free as well. Again, 3 more weeks of practice and learning this program will certainly make it that much better. He seems quite happy and confident so I think those weeks were probably well spent and successful.

 

[Sydney Rose]

I agree with the people saying in the previous page that he looks more grown up with this costume (i'm getting used to the color, but i still don't like it). Good thing the ISU channel isn't blocked at work, i need to see it again! I think it was a Yuzu-worthy performance (pahomance ), it's understandable he wanted to do it perfect but i feel so happy and relieved because he looks so SO much better than at SC. I can't wait for the FS, i am not expecting anything but still, being at home i think he will put more "heart" into it. Maybe it won't be perfect but i feel it will be pretty emotional.

But is it the costume that makes him look more grown up or is it his hair? His hair was styled differently here than it was at Skate Canada.

I really liked his white costume but it could certainly be argued that it was more Elvis than Prince.

 

[Danibellerika]

I'm really happy to see him break 100!! And FINALLY he hits the 4S3T in competition! . I liked the white and I'll miss the white, but I have nothing against the "power of the purple" especially if it gives him the mojo he needs to execute lol. . I prefer it to black because you can distinguish his legs when he's jumping. That's all I ask, really.

 

[Winnie_20]

link please thank you

Ehm... a link to the video of the SP with Dutch commentary? I don't have it on-line, just on my television's HD recorder.

 

[YuzusHydroblade]

But is it the costume that makes him look more grown up or is it his hair? His hair was styled differently here than it was at Skate Canada.

I really liked his white costume but it could certainly be argued that it was more Elvis than Prince.

For me i think the hair plays a big part, his usual hairstyle makes him look like a kid (it does suit him though). At SC he looked like a child trying to look more grown up but i think he nailed it here. Probably the way he was expressing himself while skating had something to do with it, it was different than at SC, he seemed more confident to me.

 

[mcq]

For anyone who wants to watch the one broadcast by NHK

FUll warmup, when he took off his jacket and the audience squeaked out loud is here. Hahah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDnSOdCjVlE

 

[Elaine666]

Too obsessed with that 4S3T that I dont even want to have lunch. Seriously, that was way beyond the textbook:hap85: