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Yuzuru Hanyu (Kana: はにゅ うゆづる; Kanji: 羽生 結弦) is a Men’s Singles skater who represents Japan. He was born on December 7, 1994 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. He announced his retirement in July 2022 and currently does shows.

He boasts an impressive list of achievements in the world of figure skating, including two Olympic gold medals (in 2014 and 2018), two World championship titles (in 2014 and 2017), and an incredible four Grand Prix Final championships (from 2013 to 2016). Additionally, he clinched the title of Four Continents champion in 2020, World Junior champion in 2010, and Junior Grand Prix Final champion in 2009-10. Hanyu's dominance extends to the Japanese national stage, where he has secured the title of Japanese national champion six times, spanning from 2012 to 2015 and again in 2020 and 2021.

His remarkable consistency is further highlighted by his numerous podium finishes at World Championships. He achieved the bronze medal in 2012 and 2021 and secured the silver medal in 2015, 2016, and 2019.

Biographical Info

ISU Bio:
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00010967.htm

Rink Results Bio:
http://www.rinkresults.com/skater?skater_id=344

Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuzuru_Hanyu

Season 2009-10
Season 2010-12
Season 2012-13
Season 2013-14
Season 2014-15
Season 2015-16
Season 2016-17
Season 2017-18
Season 2019-21
Season 2021-22
Season 2022-24

2021-22
SP: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle and Shae-Lynn Bourne
FS: Heaven and Earth (from the NHK taiga series) | Choreo. by Shae-Lynn Bourne

2020-21
SP: "Let Me Entertain You" by Robbie Williams | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: Heaven and Earth (from the NHK taiga series) | Choreo. by Shae-Lynn Bourne

2019-20
SP: "Otoñal" by Raul di Blasio | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: Origin Composed by Edvin Marton | Choreo. by Shae-Lynn Bourne

2018-19
SP: "Otoñal" by Raul di Blasio | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: Origin Composed by Edvin Marton | Choreo. by Shae-Lynn Bourne
EXH: "Haru yo, koi [ja]" by Yumi Matsutoya | Choreo. by David Wilson

2017-2018
SP: "Ballade No. 1 in G minor" by Chopin | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: Seimei from Onmyōji, Onmyōji II | Choreo. by Shae-Lynn Bourne
EXH: "Notte Stellata (The Swan)" by Camille Saint-Saëns | Choreo by David Wilson

2016-17
SP: "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: Hope and Legacy by Joe Hisaishi | Choreo. by Shae-Lynn Bourne
EXH: "Notte Stellata (The Swan)" by Camille Saint-Saëns | Choreo by David Wilson

2015-16
SP: "Ballade No. 1 in G minor" by Chopin | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: Seimei from Onmyōji, Onmyōji II | Choreo. by Shae-Lynn Bourne
EXH: "Requiem of Heaven and Earth" perf. by Yasunobu Matsuo | Choreo. by Kenji Miyamoto

2014-15
SP: "Ballade No. 1 in G minor" by Chopin | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber | Choreo. by Shae-Lynn Bourne
EXH:
"Hana wa saku [ja]" by Yoko Kanno | Choreo. by Nanami Abe
"The Final Time Traveler" by Hideki Sakamoto | Choreo. by Kenji Miyamoto

2013-14
SP: "Parisienne Walkways" by Gary Moore and "Hoochie Coochie Man" by Jeff Healey Band | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: Romeo and Juliet | Choreo. by David Wilson
EXH: "Story" by Ai | Choreo. by Kenji Miyamoto

2012-13
SP: "Parisienne Walkways" by Gary Moore and "Hoochie Coochie Man" by Jeff Healey Band | Choreo. by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: Notre-Dame de Paris by Riccardo Cocciante | Choreo. by David Wilson
EXH Routines:
"Hello, I Love You" by The Doors | Choreo. by Kurt Browning
"Hana ni nare" by Fumiya Sashida | Choreo. by Kenji Miyamoto

2011-2012
SP: "Étude in D-sharp minor" by Alexander Scriabin | Choreo. by Nanami Abe, Natalia Bestemianova, Igor Bobrin
FS: Romeo + Juliet by Craig Armstrong | Choreo. by Nanami Abe, Natalia Bestemianova, Igor Bobrin
EXH" "Somebody to Love" performed by Justin Bieber | Choreo. by Nanami Abe

2010-2011
SP: "White Legend" based on Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky | Choreo. by Nanami Abe
FS: Zigeunerweisen by Pablo de Sarasate | Choreo. by Nanami Abe
EXH: "Vertigo" performed by U2 | Choreo. by Nanami Abe

2009-2010
SP: Mission: Impossible 2 by Hans Zimmer | Choreo. by Nanami Abe
FS: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninov | Choreo. by Nanami Abe
EXH: "Change" performed by Monkey Majik, Yoshida Brothers | Choreo. by Nanami Abe

DateEventSPFSTotal
2021-2022 Season
February 4-18, 20222022 Olympics8 (95.15)3 (188.06)4 (283.21)
2020-21 Season
March 22-28, 20212021 World Championships1 (106.98)4 (182.20)3 (289.18)
December 23–27, 20202020-21 Japan Championships1 (103.53)1 (215.83)1 (319.36)
2019-20 Season
February 4–9, 20202020 Four Continents1 (111.82)1 (187.60)1 (299.42)
December 18-22, 20192019–20 Japan Championships1 (110.72)3 (172.05)2 (282.77)
December 5–8, 20192019–20 Grand Prix Final2 (97.43)2 (194.00)2 (291.43)
November 22–24, 20192019 NHK Trophy1 (109.34)1 (195.71)1 (305.05)
October 25-27, 20192019 Skate Canada International1 (109.60)1 (212.99)1 (322.59)
September 12-14, 20192019 CS Autumn Classic International1 (98.38)1 (180.67)1 (279.05)
2018-19 Season
March 18-24, 20192019 World Championships3 (94.87)2 (206.10)2 (300.97)
November 16–18, 20182018 Rostelecom Cup1 (110.53)1 (167.89)1 (278.42)
November 2–4, 20182018 Grand Prix of Helsinki1 (106.69)1 (190.43)1 (297.12)
September 20–22, 20182018 Autumn Classic International1 (97.74)2 (165.91)1 (263.65)
2017-18 Season
February 16–17, 20182018 Winter Olympics1 (111.68)2 (206.17)1 (317.85)
October 20–22, 20172017 Rostelecom Cup2 (94.85)1 (195.92)2 (290.77)
September 20–23, 20172017 Autumn Classic International1 (112.72)5 (155.52)2 (268.24)
2016-17 Season
April 20–23, 20172017 World Team Trophy7 (83.51)1 (200.49)Team 1st
single
3 (284.00)
March 29 – April 2, 20172017 World Championships5 (98.39)1 (223.20)1 (321.59)
February 14–19, 20172017 Four Continents Championships3 (97.04)1 (206.67)2 )303.71
December 7–11, 20162016–17 Grand Prix Final1 (106.53)3 (187.37)1 (293.90)
November 25–27, 20162016 NHK Trophy1 (103.89)1 (197.58)1 (301.47)
October 28–30, 20162016 Skate Canada International4 (79.65)1 (183.41)2 (263.06)
Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 20162016 Autumn Classic International1 (88.30)1 (172.27)1 (260.57)
2015-16 Season
March 28 – April 3, 20162016 World Championships1 (110.56)2 (184.61)2 (295.17)
December 24–27, 20152015–16 Japan Championships1 (102.63)1 (183.73)1 (286.36)
December 10–13, 20152015–16 Grand Prix Final1 (110.95)1 (219.48)1 (330.43)
November 27–29, 20152015 NHK Trophy1 (106.33)1 (216.07)1 (322.40)
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 20152015 Skate Canada International6 (73.25)2 (186.29)2 (259.54)
October 13–15, 20152015 Autumn Classic International1 (93.14)1 (184.05)1 (277.19)
2014-15 Season
April 16–19, 20152015 World Team Trophy1 (96.27)1 (192.31)Team 3rd
single
1 (288.58)
March 23–29, 20152015 World Championships1 (95.20)3 (175.88)2 (271.08)
December 26–28, 20142014–15 Japan Championships1 (94.36)1 (192.50)1 (286.86)
December 11–14, 20142014–15 Grand Prix Final1 (94.08)1 (194.08)1 (288.16)
November 28–30, 20142014 NHK Trophy5 (78.01)3 (151.79)4 (229.80)
November 7–9, 20142014 Cup of China2 (82.95)2 (154.60)2 (237.55)
2013-14 Season
March 24–30, 20142014 World Championships3 (91.24)1 (191.35)1 (282.59)
February 13–14, 20142014 Winter Olympics1 (101.45)1 (178.64)1 (280.09)
February 6–9, 20142014 Winter Olympics (team event)1 (97.98)–Team 5th
December 20–23, 20132013–14 Japan Championships1 (103.10)1 (194.70)1 (297.80)
December 5–8, 20132013–14 Grand Prix Final1 (99.84)1 (193.41)1 (293.25)
November 15–17, 20132013 Trophée Éric Bompard2 (95.37)2 (168.22)2 (263.59
October 25–27, 20132013 Skate Canada International3 (80.40)2 (154.40)2 (234.80)
October 4–6, 20132013 Finlandia Trophy1 (84.66)1 (180.93)1 (265.59)
2012-13 Season
March 10–17, 20132013 World Championships9 (75.94)3 )169.054 (244.99)
February 8–11, 20132013 Four Continents Championships1 (87.65)3 (158.73)2 (246.38)
December 20–24, 20122012–13 Japan Championships1 (97.68)2187.551 (285.23)
December 6–9, 20122012–13 Grand Prix Final3 (87.17)2 (177.12)2 (264.29)
November 23–25, 20122012 NHK Trophy1 (95.32)1 (165.71)1 (261.03)
October 19–21, 20122012 Skate America1 (95.07)3 (148.67)2 (243.74)
October 4–7, 20122012 Finlandia Trophy2 (75.57)1 (172.56)1 (248.13)
2011-12 Season
March 26 – April 1, 20122012 World Championships7 (77.07)2 (173.99)3 (251.06)
December 22–26, 20112011–12 Japan Championships4 (74.32)1 (167.59)3 (241.91)
December 8–11, 20112011–12 Grand Prix Final4 (79.33)3 (166.49)4 (245.82)
November 25–27, 20112011 Rostelecom Cup2 (82.78)2 (158.88)1 (241.66)
November 4–6, 20112011 Cup of China2 (81.37)4 (145.16)4 (226.53)
October 14-16, 20112012 Tohaku-Hokkaido Block 1 Regional1 (88.06)1 (150.77)1 (238.83)
September 21–24, 20112011 Nebelhorn Trophy1 (75.26)1 (151.00)1 (226.26)
2010-11 Season
February 15–20, 20112011 Four Continents Championships3 (76.43)3 (151.58)2 (228.01)
December 24–27, 20102010–11 Japan Championships2 (78.94)4 (141.12)4 (220.06)
November 18–21, 20102010 Cup of Russia6 (70.24)6 (132.42)7 (202.66)
October 21–24, 20102010 NHK Trophy5 (69.31)4 (138.41)4 (207.72)
2009-10 Season
March 9-13, 20102010 World Junior Championships3 (68.75)1 (247.35)1 (216.10)
December 25-27, 20092010 Japanese National Championships3 (57.99)1 (137.23)6 (195.22)
December 2-6, 20092010 Junior Grand Prix Final3 (69.85)1 (136.92)1 (206.77)
November 22–23, 20092009–10 Japan Junior Championships1 (76.00)2 (118.15)1 (194.15)
October 7-10, 20092009 JGP Croatia Cup1 (70.78)1 (130.37)1 (201.15)
September 9-12, 20092009 JGP Torun Cup1 (66.77)1 (131.88)1 (198.65)
 
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One thing I came across while reading reports about the new EX that I want to share, is that so many people have expressed how different the performances are between the three days! The first performance there was a lot of anger; the second day he was emotional, the third day you can see him smile throughout. I thought that was quite magnificent how much detail/thought he gave this EX.

As many of you may know July 1st is the start of the new season. I found this touching illustration on twitter showing a look-back at last season...it must be old age since I am getting quite teary-eyed looking at this!
 
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firal said:
One thing I came across while reading reports about the new EX that I want to share, is that so many people have expressed how different the performances are between the three days! The first performance there was a lot of anger; the second day he was emotional, the third day you can see him smile throughout. I thought that was quite magnificent how much detail/thought he gave this EX.

As many of you may know July 1st is the start of the new season. I found this touching illustration on twitter showing a look-back at last season...it must be old age since I am getting quite teary-eyed looking at this!
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interesting to see the difference of emotion throughout the days, i would probably want to see 1st show then, as much as i hate to see him like that it would reflect the true feeling of 1st days after the 3.11 and i would have better understanding, just my opinion of course
and about the fan art, why is there a cat and no pooh? :confused: :biggrin:
 
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EloiseDawn said:
Re Lambiel's spin, I heard that he used to do extremely good and fast spins but the spins hurt his body. So, he has decided to slow down and his spins are not unmatchable now.
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Well, none of these is true. Stephane Lambiel did have a trauma and it caused him being caucious on his jumps, because it was a groin muscle one. As per his spins- he had back pains, a lot of them, even during the top years of his career and lots of other skaters do have the same back pains caused by different reasons. He also had a condition when one part of his body was more developed than the other because of spins and jumps- it was a combination problem, he had used one part of his body more for his routines. That did not cause him to slow down and if you watch his performances carefully- his spins are still one of the top best across the entire figure skating field. Machida and Ten have fantastic spins thanks to their work with Lambiel. And if there is a need for a specialist to make your spins stellar- it's Stephane Lambiel.
 
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Newbiespectator said:
http://akoustam5.deviantart.com/gallery/ Is my whole gallery
http://akoustam5.deviantart.com/gallery/53001222/Figure-Skaters Is my figure skating folder. Enjoy.
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I did immensely. Thanks. :) Like Yuzuru, you are so talented.


firal said:
One thing I came across while reading reports about the new EX that I want to share, is that so many people have expressed how different the performances are between the three days! The first performance there was a lot of anger; the second day he was emotional, the third day you can see him smile throughout. I thought that was quite magnificent how much detail/thought he gave this EX.
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So same program but different performances as Yuzuru personalizes each one as seems to be his wont.

As I was reading your rundown ("lot of anger," "emotional," "smiles") I was reminded of the five stages of loss and grief. The author says, "Throughout each stage, a common thread of hope emerges: As long as there is life, there is hope. As long as there is hope, there is life." I hope that is the lesson that ultimately we will take from his exhibition program.

firal said:
As many of you may know July 1st is the start of the new season. I found this touching illustration on twitter showing a look-back at last season...it must be old age since I am getting quite teary-eyed looking at this!
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matmuh said:
about the fan art, why is there a cat and no pooh? :confused: :biggrin:
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Hmm, I find more than a touch of Goth in that fan art.

But yes, the sight of Yuzuru in the POTO 1 costume ("the wounded soldier") being tenderly comforted by the other Yuzurus wearing his other costumes for that tumultous season also made me feel teary.

Re the cat, I think Yuzuru said that it is his favorite animal. To be more precise, the animal he would choose to be. I don't know about the peacocks (?) though.

Sorrento said:
Machida and Ten have fantastic spins thanks to their work with Lambiel. And if there is a need for a specialist to make your spins stellar- it's Stephane Lambiel.
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Much as I love Tatsuki, I am not sure I will describe his spins as fantastic. ;) Stephane's influence on Tatsuki I think is better seen in the latter's artistry and expressiveness on the ice and of course, the hair.

I wholly concur in your assessment that Stephane's spins are still some of the best in the business. :thumbsup: Wondering why he didn't join Jeffrey and Nobunari in their spinfest in the FaOI Makuhari gala.

Thanks everyone for the links and updates.
 
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Sorrento said:
Well, none of these is true. Stephane Lambiel did have a trauma and it caused him being caucious on his jumps, because it was a groin muscle one. As per his spins- he had back pains, a lot of them, even during the top years of his career and lots of other skaters do have the same back pains caused by different reasons. He also had a condition when one part of his body was more developed than the other because of spins and jumps- it was a combination problem, he had used one part of his body more for his routines. That did not cause him to slow down and if you watch his performances carefully- his spins are still one of the top best across the entire figure skating field. Machida and Ten have fantastic spins thanks to their work with Lambiel. And if there is a need for a specialist to make your spins stellar- it's Stephane Lambiel.
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I heard about the injuries and him spinning faster when he was younger from his fan. Actually I've watched many programs of his, and I think even now his spins are one of the best, but not unmatchable, because Jason Brown's spins are equally well centred and fast. I'm not sure if Machida's and Ten's spins are that 'fantastic'. For instance, Uno has better spins than them, IMO.
 
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Maria Victoria said:
Hmm, I find more than a touch of Goth in that fan art.

But yes, the sight of Yuzuru in the POTO 1 costume ("the wounded soldier") being tenderly comforted by the other Yuzurus wearing his other costumes for that tumultous season also made me feel teary.

Re the cat, I think Yuzuru said that it is his favorite animal. To be more precise, the animal he would choose to be. I don't know about the peacocks (?) though.
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yeah, i wasnt serious, dont mind my silly comment :p
 
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This is so sweet! Reason why I love Nan Song as well! ^^;

And wow so many wonderful post! Thank you everyone. You guys sure knows how to be lively even when there's no latest update. Now I'll backread ^^;; how many pages since I last check yesterday XD
 
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I don't know who made that manip of Yuzu as merman, but I haven't been able to get it out of my mind. If it was one of you, you rock :rock:. If you were the one who shared it, you :rock: , too. I'm probably forever mentally scarred in some way, but thank you, anyway. :laugh:
 
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Meoima said:
One thing I want to ask you is about the audience. I assume the majority of them are female? What about male audiences? And their age too. Don't you mind telling us? Thank you.
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Hi Meoima. Good question. It is interesting. It is just anecdotal, but in my experience in Japan, the amount of men is dependent on a couple of factors things: competition vs show, and Hanyu-attended vs non-Hanyu attended events.

Competitive ISU events seem to have more men than off-season shows. I would guess men made up 25~35% of the crowds during ISU competitions that I've seen in Japan (I've only seen 4 though, so I am not confident with my observations). Of those men, many seem to be accompanied by wives and be in their 50's and beyond.

In off-season exhibitions and shows, there are less men, but how many seems to depend on which skaters are in the show. For non-Hanyu events, there are fewer men. I would guess 5~15% men at these events; whereas for events where Hanyu is participating, the number of males seems to go up a bit... maybe to 10-25% men. The average age of men at off-season shows seems to be younger than at ISU competitions. There are many that come with family or girlfriends, but of course, there are also young men who attend with other young men or groups of men and women.

I have also noticed, that within skating events, different actions seem more or less gendered. Throwing gifts to the skaters seems to be 90~95% women, young and old. Shaking hands with skaters at special events and at Prince Ice World shows appeared to me to me 100% women - though several men were seen nearby taking pictures. I have been to several hotel lobbies where skaters have come in, returning from shows, and these seems to be about 70~85% women, but there are indeed men present.

Sometimes, as a gaijin male, I feel conspicuous at these events. Yet, that may only be in my head. No one seems to think I am out of place, or if they do, they are too polite to show it.

This is all just IMHO. :slink:
 
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Hi hamaguri. I just read part 2 of your report from Kanazawa. I am impressed with your observational skills and the level of detail you have in your two reports. Frankly I am a little bit jealous! I wish I could be so specific, but its hard to remember so many details for me. Anyway, I really enjoyed the two part review and concur with so many thing you said, in particular, the difference in Yuzuru's moods between Makuhari and Kanazawa was striking!
 
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KansaiPJ said:
Hi Meoima. Good question. It is interesting. It is just anecdotal, but in my experience in Japan, the amount of men is dependent on a couple of factors things: competition vs show, and Hanyu-attended vs non-Hanyu attended events.

Competitive ISU events seem to have more men than off-season shows. I would guess men made up 25~35% of the crowds during ISU competitions that I've seen in Japan (I've only seen 4 though, so I am not confident with my observations). Of those men, many seem to be accompanied by wives and be in their 50's and beyond.

In off-season exhibitions and shows, there are less men, but how many seems to depend on which skaters are in the show. For non-Hanyu events, there are fewer men. I would guess 5~15% men at these events; whereas for events where Hanyu is participating, the number of males seems to go up a bit... maybe to 10-25% men. The average age of men at off-season shows seems to be younger than at ISU competitions. There are many that come with family or girlfriends, but of course, there are also young men who attend with other young men or groups of men and women.

I have also noticed, that within skating events, different actions seem more or less gendered. Throwing gifts to the skaters seems to be 90~95% women, young and old. Shaking hands with skaters at special events and at Prince Ice World shows appeared to me to me 100% women - though several men were seen nearby taking pictures. I have been to several hotel lobbies where skaters have come in, returning from shows, and these seems to be about 70~85% women, but there are indeed men present.

Sometimes, as a gaijin male, I feel conspicuous at these events. Yet, that may only be in my head. No one seems to think I am out of place, or if they do, they are too polite to show it.

This is all just IMHO. :slink:
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woah!!! that's quite unexpected, I was expecting something like for events with hanyu, it'd be more females; while for events without hanyu, then there'll be more man (in comparison to woman) LOLS!!! thanks for your info!!
 
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ahkeekee said:
woah!!! that's quite unexpected, I was expecting something like for events with hanyu, it'd be more females; while for events without hanyu, then there'll be more man (in comparison to woman) LOLS!!! thanks for your info!!
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I think part of it is simply the level of Yuzuru's fame. It transcends the sport and therefore, more men (who are not necessarily big skating fans) are willing to come see. At Shizuoka, there was a teenage male who had come with his mother and sister. At then end of the show I heard him say something to the effect that he was surprised how cool and exciting the show was and that he might want to see more. Situations like this might account for some of the increase in males, who might be there simply because Yuzuru's fame and media coverage makes them more willing to see it live, when asked by family or friends? Not sure. But maybe...
 
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Thank you, KansaiPJ for the information. I've always been interested in what kind of people attend various kinds of events, shows and concerts, your raport is very interesting!

ahkeekee said:
woah!!! that's quite unexpected, I was expecting something like for events with hanyu, it'd be more females; while for events without hanyu, then there'll be more man (in comparison to woman) LOLS!!! thanks for your info!!
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I'm not sure if this is so unexpected... Hanyu is an Olympic Champion with a slew of other gold medals. If there is anything that would interest a man, I think, it's to see a competitor who is good at winning.

Men who like watching figure skating, especially girls o ice I assume, would go to a show anyway, but an Olympic Champion would attract a few extra.
 
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EloiseDawn said:
Jason Brown's spins are equally well centred and fast.
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Does Jason has same variety of spins? I doubt it. What I see is that we have differnt taste when it comes to spins. That's fine with me.
I think Yuzuru's spins are not that fast at times, especially when he's tired. If I had to choose the best element for him it would be jumps and not spins no matter how beautiful they are.
 
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KansaiPJ said:
Hi Meoima. Good question. It is interesting. It is just anecdotal, but in my experience in Japan, the amount of men is dependent on a couple of factors things: competition vs show, and Hanyu-attended vs non-Hanyu attended events.

Competitive ISU events seem to have more men than off-season shows. I would guess men made up 25~35% of the crowds during ISU competitions that I've seen in Japan (I've only seen 4 though, so I am not confident with my observations). Of those men, many seem to be accompanied by wives and be in their 50's and beyond.

In off-season exhibitions and shows, there are less men, but how many seems to depend on which skaters are in the show. For non-Hanyu events, there are fewer men. I would guess 5~15% men at these events; whereas for events where Hanyu is participating, the number of males seems to go up a bit... maybe to 10-25% men. The average age of men at off-season shows seems to be younger than at ISU competitions. There are many that come with family or girlfriends, but of course, there are also young men who attend with other young men or groups of men and women.

I have also noticed, that within skating events, different actions seem more or less gendered. Throwing gifts to the skaters seems to be 90~95% women, young and old. Shaking hands with skaters at special events and at Prince Ice World shows appeared to me to me 100% women - though several men were seen nearby taking pictures. I have been to several hotel lobbies where skaters have come in, returning from shows, and these seems to be about 70~85% women, but there are indeed men present.

Sometimes, as a gaijin male, I feel conspicuous at these events. Yet, that may only be in my head. No one seems to think I am out of place, or if they do, they are too polite to show it.

This is all just IMHO. :slink:
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That was very interesting to read, thank you once again for sharing ;)
 
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Sorrento said:
Did he have to? To prove what? That he's an ace? Everybody know that.
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Sorrento said:
Does Jason has same variety of spins? I doubt it.
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Whoa, Sorrento, nobody is trying to diminish Stephane's skills here, no need to get so defensive. Others can have excellent spins too without their skill taking anything from Stephane's. (Actually, I've always thought that Jason's sideways biellman-like spin, I don't know what it's called exactly, is one of the best spins I've ever seen, he holds the position amazingly and coupled with good speed it looks sometimes more like kickass computer animation that real life because real life is never this perfect. :laugh: Which doesn't negate the fact that watching Stephane's spins is nothing short of jaw-dropping.)

Spinfests are not contests, nobody is trying to prove anything, it's just showing off for the fun of it and for the viewers' pleasure, so I suppose Maria was wondering why Stephane didn't feel like showing off what he's so well known for. Maybe it was not to steal the thunder from the other guys. :laugh:
 
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