Yuzuru Hanyu: 2013-14 Season

"Background" Articles on Yuzuru

"Hanyu shoots for the top" (2011) by Tatjana Flade: http://www.goldenskate.com/2011/04/shooting-for-the-top/

"Yuzuru Hanyu -past, present and future" (December 7, 2012) by By Anna Zeitlin, Yuka Ichikawa, consulted by Reut Golinsky
Partially based on Yuzuru Hanyu’s "Blue Flames", published by Fusosha Publishing Inc., Tokyo, 2012: http://www.absoluteskating.com/index.php?cat=articles&id=2012hanyu

Yuzusan said:

Just Pics, videos, translations yah. And to discuss of a link, just reffer to the message, for example "A new article is on air about Yuzuru (watch on the media topic) and it is very interesting .............".

The new topic is created for more clearness for the main topic .

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OK. Thanks

Documentaries

BS TBS Sports Documentary

Hero's Decision

Spirits of Athletes


English Sub by courtesy of nonchan1023 (Yuzuru-Hanyu-Translations)

Yuzuru at the Emperor's Garden Party:
VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RwczkGqybo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk7uWZIMSSk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BhsFg8hWBs

Translation of the conversation between the emperor and Yuzuru (thanks cruzceleste for the link):
http://seobiiiiieluv.tumblr.com/post/82991509307/i-hope-its-okay-to-share-this-here-but-i-saw-that

PICTURES:
http://www.sankeibiz.jp/compliance/photos/140417/cpd1404171858013-p4.htm
https://twitter.com/ayako_nkd/status/456649007847063552
https://twitter.com/shimaykkkt/status/456684835570847744

Videos by Ana @WhateverHime

Yuzuru Hanyu, Hall of Fame (New Version): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Tjbu3wg14

Yuzuru's Olympic Journey: http://www.trilulilu.ro/yuzuru-s-journey

Reaction of NBC, CBC, BBC, France 2, Sky Sport (Italy) to Yuzuru's WR SP @ 2014 Sochi Olympics: http://www.tumblr.com/video_file/83541992290/tumblr_n4g6pvqzzO1s29fq9

Yuzuru Hanyu, Best Comments British Eurosport, CBC, Eurosport Spain, Teledeporte and RAI (Worlds LP 2014) (with translations of the Spanish and Italian commentaries): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMLQB4YuMk8

Yuzuru's Olympic SP with "favorite comments from BBC, NBC, CBC, France 2, Teledeporte and Sky Sport. Translations included":
http://www.trilulilu.ro/yuzuru-hanyu-best-comments-olympic-sp

Yuzuru's 2012 Worlds LP (best comments): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mwoR7YSkSM&app=desktop

Reactions of NBC, British Eurosport, CBC, RAI Sport, Deux TV, Teledeporte and France 2 to Yuzuru's Fall (2012 Worlds LP): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efu0E0Y-H6U

Starting to worry about next season preparation

From http://hanyuyuzurufeed.tumblr.com/

SCHEDULE BOARD
April 16~18 Stars on Ice - Nagoya
April 19~20 Stars on Ice - Osaka
April 26 Gold Medalist Celebration Parade (Sendai)
May 10~11 Prince Ice World
June 6~7 Fantasy on Ice Makuhari
June 21~22 Figure Skating in Beppu
June 27~29 Dreams on Ice
July 5~6 Fantasy on Ice Toyama
July 12~13 Fantasy on Ice Niigata
July 18~21 Prince Ice World: Tokyo

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cruzceleste said:

Starting to worry about next season preparation
From http://hanyuyuzurufeed.tumblr.com/

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How the hell this kid manage to prepare both short and long program for next season with this schedule? is there any news when will he come back to Canada?

ok then, so much for the discussion about him using the ice shows as practice seems to be the only practice he can get these days

cruzceleste said:

Starting to worry about next season preparation

From http://hanyuyuzurufeed.tumblr.com/

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gosh I thought he didn't have more shows after June what's going on here

Meoima said:

How the hell this kid manage to prepare both short and long program for next season with this schedule? is there any news when will he come back to Canada?

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He could go after the parade spend 2 weeks come back for PIW, go back to Canada, spend another 2 weeks, come back for FoIM, go back to Canada. And so on..

cruzceleste said:

He could go after the parade spend 2 weeks come back for PIW, go back to Canada, spend another 2 weeks, come back for FoIM, go back to Canada. And so on..

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OK that's borderline cray in terms of being busy. I'm not going to be surprised if I hear any news about him being overly fatigued or injured. :scowl:

sunny_stars said:

OK that's borderline cray in terms of being busy. I'm not going to be surprised if I hear any news about him being overly fatigued or injured. :scowl:

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:disapp: Don´t shoot the messanger.

I hope Borser do something to rein over Yuzuru feeling of having to give back by doing shows.

Edit. Speaking of, wonder if Borser have a said in the shows he does?

sunny_stars said:

OK that's borderline cray in terms of being busy. I'm not going to be surprised if I hear any news about him being overly fatigued or injured. :scowl:

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If he attends Skate Canada, then at least he has Aug, Sep and Oct to prepare for practice.:scratch: I hope he goes back to Canada in May, though. New rules will be release in June so I think all the preparation for choreography will be after that, I suppose.

Post-Competition Press Conference at Sochi

Chinese translations: @ICHIKO1029
English translation: @311mi

Yuzuru Hanyu: My patience was unstable, and up till now, I still have no idea what happened to my self confidence. Actually, I am not too sure of my feelings towards winning the Olympic gold medal either. I think that I have worked hard, but I still can’t sleep at night. That feeling of powerlessness is too strong, and feels as if because of my nervousness, I am unable to accomplish anything. Half of me is happy about my victory, and the other is regretful about my mistakes.

Other Questions: I didn’t think that I would be this nervous for the Olympics. Although I am very happy but my Olympic win, I an disappointed in my own performance. Even after hearing Patrick Chan’s score, I didn’t feel happy one bit, and had actually only felt surprised. Although I am still immersed in the regret of not being able to perform my best, and that I am still trying to find out how to put my very best in a performance, it has been a great experience

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I think they know what they're doing, seems like fans are the only ones worrying. and all the skaters are under the same conditions - all doing shows now. Anyways I think Borser and co already have a plan and/or draft of new programs

Klarnet said:

I think they know what they're doing, seems like fans are the only ones worrying. and all the skaters are under the same conditions - all doing shows now. Anyways I think Borser and co already have a plan and/or draft of new programs

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Yeah, that does sort of make sense, but won't he be overly tired from ongoing ice shows? His schedule seems pretty packed considering the fact that he's planning to compete next season. But then again, like you wrote -they probably have this all planned. Maybe it's to keep the momentum of skating in front of an audience ... who knows.

Osaka 2014

Interview with Machida
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JId9pkRHj7U&feature=youtu.be

4T-3A-3A-3A (the kid is unstoppable )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLI2bKEL5Dc

Hana ni nare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOIHRyr0NmI

Javi's "Winnie is gone!!!!" photo
http://instagram.com/p/mbnMVtDi25/#

Yuzu and Denis
http://instagram.com/p/mcAwDEO4_w/#

Yuzu and Adelina
http://instagram.com/p/mcSkoTtVgQ/#

+a very cute photo
https://31.media.tumblr.com/8352c66435b489aad5faa3efa0297e66/tumblr_n3kmgntWd31s3blyqo3_1280.jpg

Esopian said:

Yeah, that does sort of make sense, but won't he be overly tired from ongoing ice shows? His schedule seems pretty packed considering the fact that he's planning to compete next season. But then again, like you wrote -they probably have this all planned. Maybe it's to keep the momentum of skating in front of an audience ... who knows.

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What about his last summer's schedule? Anyone checked it already? Just compare this summer and his last summer schedule, and we will know.

^ didn't he spend last off-season recovering from an injury, or something? if i recall correctly, i mean, so he didn't really participate in shows much (if at all)

【news】Javier talked about Yuzu after Worlds Championship interview

As a sponsor of ISU four Championships, Canon (Japan cameras giant) interviewed Javier Fernandez after Worlds on early April. Not surprisingly, he was asked some questions about his training mate - Yuzu.

Full article in Japanese: http://web.canon.jp/event/skating/interview/int_fernandez02_1.html

Summary translation as following:

Q: Congratulation to your bronze medal. Did you feel regrettable the result while you were second in SP?
J: Indeed, I was somewhat careless in LP. Machida performed great in both program. Yuzu is a super star with potential, as we have known. Although he was third in SP, I could not guess the finale result.

Actually, I aimed to get another color of medal (besides bronze). But with such strong competitors on same rink, I was satisfied with the results.

Q: The order of appearance made Javier unease?
J: It was quite unease in order of appearance this time. I didn’t watch the performance of Machida on the field. But I knew his status was great. And then, I saw Yuzu got very high scores in LP.

While competing in Japan, I experienced very nervous after Yuzu. The audience excitedly cheered for him. I needed to go on ice with many flowers and gifts on the rink. I almost kicked one child this time

But suddenly, the audience was quiet to let me focus and applauded while announcing my name. When I finished the LP, 18,000 audiences stood to applaud for me. Wow, I felt flattered. I do love Japanese audience!

(Yuzu gave a quiet pose to audience at that time for Javier, while he waited the scores announcement. See video “Yuzuru HANYU (JPN) -FP-WC2014” at 08:24) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIbFk1IE8rQ

Q: How to jump a quad easily like you?
J: It might need some talent. (joke) There are two Quad jump factions. The Russian one relies on spins, and the North American one focuses on speed. For myself, I use normal speed to lead the jump. If the speed is over, it won’t be successful of a quad.

On the other hand, muscle portion is various by individual. For example, Yuzu looks slim, but he has all muscles needed. The way he jumps don’t need the large muscles, and it is same to me.

Q: As an athlete, sometimes your ambitions is seemed not enough?
J: Well, I know the necessity of ambition in competing career. However, I am glad to see supporters (fans) cheered for my well performance. The sharing cheer with them is more important than the winning itself.

Once a day, when nobody comes to watch my performance and cheer for me, I will definitely retire. The audience’s applauds and flowers are part of a competition, which let me feel the existence. It is more important than the scores themselves and make me happier.

Q: Any words to Brain Orser coach?
J: I would thank him for never giving me up all the time. He is so patient and nice to mentor my motivation and believe that I can achieve to goals one day. As an athlete, sportsman and person, Orser coach is a father of my Toroto days; I respect him in all ways.

Q: And how about Yuzu?
J: His talent, hardworking and passion to skating are such outstanding, which encourage me. And his team also works hard in any ways. Yuzu always focuses on ice training, as it is reasonable to do so.

He does not change a bit even he got the Olympics gold medal. He didn’t become lazy, take excuses or become complacent. It’s a way I think a world champion should be.

When he came back to Toroto after Sochi Olympics, he gave me to wear his heavy medal. And then, I make my mind to aim the gold medal in PyeongChang Olympics 2018.