Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[cruzceleste]

Pretty Yuzuru http://yoosu0101.tumblr.com/post/90862139756
Did he also skate to Hana Ni Nare today?
http://dayzdai.tumblr.com/post/90858028470/yuzuru-during-the-faoi-show-photos-all-from
http://yuzzuru.tumblr.com/post/90857583326/yuzuru-hanyu-during-the-faoi-show-photos-all-from

Yuzuru and Nan (FoI program?)
http://karasisan81.tumblr.com/post/90851992498

 

[skatefan22]

Reading this and Wikipedia, not sure if it is a good thing to be called that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asura_(Buddhism)

It is difficult to explain the full meaning in Wiki. Only thing sure is that this is a group of deities or demigods that almost any big temple will have. I guess this word is first used by other Figure skating fans to describe him as a formidable fighter/ rival on ice: proud and fierce.

As it does portrait one of his characteristics on ice, I as a Yuzu fan don't mind it and those Yuzu fans from Asia that I know don't mind it either (could try search 羽生結弦his name 阿修羅Asura in Japanese on google and see what we have). Of course, we call him prince/angel on ice more often. But sometimes, for performances like Nice 2012, Asura better describes him, maybe...

 

[msteach3]

Thanks, Sorrento, for sharing your thoughts. The more I get to know about the kid, the more I am amazed by his extremely strong competitive spirit. He has no fear for anything. He trains himself hard and challenges his own limits like crazy. He truly lives up to his name - a bowstring stretched tight - a fighter. No wonder fans call him Asura on Ice - male hormone explosure:agree:.

I'd love to see moments like this one in his new LP.

 

[PatricksGaze]

It is difficult to explain the full meaning in Wiki. Only thing sure is that this is a group of deities or demigods that almost any big temple will have. I guess this word is first used by other Figure skating fans to describe him as a formidable fighter/ rival on ice. As it does portrait one of his characteristics on ice, I as a Yuzu fan don't mind it and those Yuzu fans from Asia that I know don't mind it either. Of course, we call him prince/angel on ice more often. But sometimes, for performances like Nice 2012, Asura better describes him, maybe...

Btw, I've noticed we always end up discussing his S-type personality and competitive spirit. Why do we never recall that he's also a very tender and joyful kid inside?

 

[skatefan22]

Btw, I've noticed we always end up discussing his S-type personality and competitive spirit. Why do we never recall that he's also a very tender and joyful kid inside?

Maybe because it is so obvious that he is a tender and sweet kid. Well, he is a mix.

 

[Pamigena]

Btw, I've noticed we always end up discussing his S-type personality and competitive spirit. Why do we never recall that he's also a very tender and joyful kid inside?

you don't think all the Pooh discussions would cover that part?

 

[darazam]

Did he also skate to Hana Ni Nare today?

These posts on tumblr are mislabeled, actually photos are from the Prince Ice World show in Hachinohe almost two months ago (only PIW has that unique "fureai" part at the end of each show).

 

[yhmafan]

God I love that picture! He's roaring like a lion.
What's Asura? Is it a Japanese word?

Oh I also wanted to ask about S personality. What is it? I missed that discussion.

One of Yuzu fans regard him as Asura in this video already (at 3:40-4:10 阿修羅＝Ashura(Asura))
http://youtu.be/8yRzIu63_7M

 

[cruzceleste]

These posts on tumblr are mislabeled, actually photos are from the Prince Ice World show in Hachinohe almost two months ago (only PIW has that unique "fureai" part at the end of each show).

Thank you for clearing that out.

Have not seem this picture http://dotanba-muscle.tumblr.com/post/90882015110
Kanako and Yuzuru high five http://yuzu-ice.tumblr.com/post/90881225914/yuzuru-hanyu-kanako-murakami-doi-2014-the

 

[SuzyQ]

One of Yuzu fans regard him as Asura in this video already (at 3:40-4:10 阿修羅＝Ashura(Asura))
http://youtu.be/8yRzIu63_7M

Yuzuru has some "AKA"

Ashura dressed in lace
Romeo, the raider
Assassin (shown as Assassin at 1:32 in the video )
Man who burns out Paris

Sounds very dangerous

I like the one from 0:52 which says "The God of the New World", maybe had an inspiration from the Manga "Death Note", with "Light Yagami" image.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEATH_NOTE

Ashura is a war god with three faces and six arms. The left face is frustrating biting his lower lip; defiance, the right face with rather blank expression maybe embattled inside; agony, and the front face with a will to fight through, although still with troubles; hope. Very Yuzuru. Don't you think?
(There are lots of interpretations about the expressions though)

This statue at Kofuku-ji temple in Nara is a National Treasure and very popular.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0EDl9n8E1o

The statue's outfit could be some hint of Yuzuru's costume. Just my personal thinking though

 

[smasma]

Just found some new LQ news clip of FaOI In Toyama. Yuzu didn't screwed up the choreography in this rehearsal. Also, is this is successful 3Lz-3T from the afternoon show where he has skated a perfect new SP??

PS: They're wearing those white T-shirts in the rehearsal clip as well

 

[cruzceleste]

Coca Cola´s poster? Interesting choice of name http://horiyan.tumblr.com/post/90895433791

 

[smasma]

Coca Cola´s poster? Interesting choice of name http://horiyan.tumblr.com/post/90895433791

Apparently they have one named after Dai-chan as well.

 

[cruzceleste]

Apparently they have one named after Dai-chan as well.

Actually I think you can do a bottle with your name . What call my attention was that it seem to be in a promotional poster.

 

[pooh91]

Actually I think you can do a bottle with your name . What call my attention was that it seem to be in a promotional poster.

I don't really think it's real though, is it?

it's similar to this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6rudBYSMtE ....i remember many people confused thinking it's a real coca cola ad and didn't know it was only fanmade

 

[smasma]

Actually I think you can do a bottle with your name . What call my attention was that it seem to be in a promotional poster.

oic Too bad he can't really drink it even if it's for real.

 

[cruzceleste]

oic Too bad he can't really drink it even if it's for real.

He can´t?

 

[shiroKJ]

None of the skaters have done promotions with Coke. The name on bottles are part of a campaign called share-a-coke and is done by people/fans.

 

[smasma]

He can´t?

Not according to the dietitian from Ajinomoto-san. They say carbonated drinks is not good for Yuzu. If I remember correctly, they say things such as greasy food and carbonated drinks make him sick. hwell:

 

[Alain]

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and experiences answering my question. I've figured that there are so many good-hearted people around here and I've been happy to land on this planet of devoted, funny and open-minded figure skating fans. To me it's all about a talent and not about the country ever since I've fallen for Lambiel. And before him I only vowed for the Great Russians. Solely. Thank God I opened my eyes right in time to watch the others. I personally love both Daisuke and Yuzuru and their is no bigger space in my heart to any of them. They are amazing with all their unique abilities and I respect both of them.
Reading through all of the thoughts shared I remembered that I either heard myself on TV during the end competition interview (taken in K&C?) or have read from a fan from Japan that after winning NHK Trophy in 2012 Yuzu said that he had won and his base value of the program was bigger than of Daisuke sun. I remember that I was slightly shocked and laughed at that. But what he did was simply stating the facts. I went to see the protocols and I had to agree: that kid planned his program on the top of his abilities and if he came to this sport to achieve something he had to win. So he planned the program, he worked hard and he performed on the top of his lungs. He wasn't arrogant. He was factual. And happy to succeed. My heart was bleeding for Daisuke at that time but deep in my heart I gave Yuzuru kudos for his competitive spirit.
It's hard to see your King dethroned. But I guess it is good for a King to have a follower who pays respect to his achievements and moves forward. By the end of the day they are all competitors. They make this sport alive. I am ever grateful to those who make it an exciting sport to follow. And on the top of that for being amazing people to get to know to. And also thanks to them to get to know other people around the world who share same passion for figure skating.
Uff, that was long.:

Oh and one thing I wanted to add: when the interviewer asked Dai about who's the best or was it who is the ace at the moment (Dai lost then to Yuzu, was it after the Japanese Nationals?)- I think that was a rude and unethical question to ask. I blame it on the person who asked the question. It was inappropriate.

I read on Plushenko fan forum that Japanese media call Yuzuru Prince, not King. It can explain some of Yuzuru's interviews with Dai around.

I really admire how Plushenko treats the topic of Yuzuru leading 'next generation' of figure skating. He doesn't seem to be too bitter about it ---instead, he congratulates Yuzu and praises him whenever he has the chance. It seems like Plushy accepts the fact that younger skaters like Yuzuru can now successfully lead the field, but wants to continue skating nevertheless. I admire how Plushy wants compete at the 2018 Olympics!!

That's easy. Plushenko knows no one ever beats his records.