Yuzuru Hanyu: 2013-14 Season

[Becki]

OMG how did this thread turn into 210+ pages...I remember when it was just 10

So proud of Yuzu!

 

[Ophelia]

He's the Justin Bieber (except not a douchebag) of the fs world.

 

[Meoima]

He's the Justin Bieber (except not a douchebag) of the fs world.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HE IS NOT!!!!! PLEASE HE IS NOT!!!

 

[Hanmgse]

OMG how did this thread turn into 210+ pages...I remember when it was just 10

So proud of Yuzu!

You were the one who started it all :agree:

 

[lbc2138]

He's the Justin Bieber (except not a douchebag) of the fs world.

Haha there's gotta be some sort of respectable star that we can compare him to...how about the male Emma Watson of the figure skating world?

And thank you, channah! I wish all of his interviews were translated, he's always so articulate yet sort of charismatic in a sense.

 

[Maria Victoria]

OMG how did this thread turn into 210+ pages...I remember when it was just 10

So proud of Yuzu!

Becki thanks for starting this thread. I have been a lurker for so long but decided to "delurk" because I want to exchange views and share insights about him with people who also think Yuzuru is simply amazing, both as a skater and as a person. I will be the first to say he is not perfect in either, but you can see he always strives to do his best and be better the next time. As we all should.

 

[Silvia451]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HE IS NOT!!!!! PLEASE HE IS NOT!!!

I agree. Please don't compare Yuzu to JB:disapp:

 

[Maria Victoria]

In fairness to lilahozi, the Biritish Eurosport commentators also dubbed Yuzuru as the Justin Bieber of the skating world, but that was back in 2011-2012 when the Biebs hasn't had his public meltdowns. They also called him "the bright shining star of Japanese figure skating." Now they call him "the King" of figure skating at 19. Well certainly he is skating royalty.

 

[roxella]

In fairness to lilahozi, the Biritish Eurosport commentators also dubbed Yuzuru as the Justin Bieber of the skating world, but that was back in 2011-2012 when the Biebs hasn't had his public meltdowns. They also called him "the bright shining star of Japanese figure skating." Now they call him "the King" of figure skating at 19. Well certainly he is skating royalty.

And just the other day I saw on Youtube a video where they call him "Leonardo di Caprio of the ice"
But surly I don't want him to be compared with Justin Bieber...no,this is wrong

 

[Yuzusan]

I love these two commentators . i always try to find hanyu's video with their comments.
Concerning channah and translation, thx very much !
I never imagined that a boy can catch my eyes like that.

 

[roxella]

I'm sure that he heard how important this program is for his fans (probably Nice 2012 and Sochi 2014 were the moments when most of his fans started to be fans).

You're right...I first set my eyes on him at the 2012 Worlds...after I saw his LP I was like "Oh God,this kid is great." And I also loved very much the music,the choreography , but what impressed me the most was the passion and determination he was skating with at the age of 17

 

[Yuzusan]

For me, the first time i saw hanyu was his short program at olympic games. Because parisienne walkways is one of my favorite songs (i'm french). I wasnt able to skip this. And then i followed his skating style. I said "i must know him better".

 

[Maria Victoria]

For me, the first time i saw hanyu was his short program at olympic games. Because parisienne walkways is one of my favorite songs (i'm french). I wasnt able to skip this. And then i followed his skating style. I said "i must know him better".

I know what you mean. And the great thing about Yuzuru is the more you learn him about him, the more you admire him, certainly not a case of "familiarity breeding contempt."

BTW found on Youtube the Italian (Rai Sport) coverage of Yuzuru's amazing Worlds LP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjzR-T1nIIE

My Italian consists mostly of knowing the different kinds of pasta, but there is no mistaking the commentators's evident admiration for Yuzuru. The female commentators sound like they were both laughing and crying at the same time when he finished ("Fantastico!"). They were especially voluble when he saved that triple salchow near the end of the program (just like Chris Howarth). The male commentator upon viewing the replay was moved to speak in English: "In Canada, they call him [Yuzuru] Rubber Man." Indeed David Wilson, who choreographed the program, spoke of Yuzuru's "amazing elasticity." Simon and Chris remain my favorite commentators, but these Italian commentators were also entertaining .

 

[giulia95]

Hello Yuzusan
Here is a translation of the interview Yuzuru gave just before the exhibition skate of RJ1.

Y: For me this particular program is very special. It is a program about looking forward, about being able to continue to skate against the odds. Also, it is a program that many people will feel an affinity for and be a little sentimental about so I want to skate my very best for them.
K: We are looking forward to it! Thank you very much.
Y: Thank you too. "

thank you very much for translation !

It's always interesting to note how much Yuzu's brillant mind is projected into the future, maybe he's even too quick for me since I'm not prepared to watch a 4A and all other quads yet , but I'm afraid I need to figure it out quickly !

Due to his actual Human Science university studies I wouldn't be surprised if Yuzu himself was very involved together with the specialists in analyzing the connection between his body's health/ nutrition/ physiology and Quad jumping techniques, like he was studying himself as a skater from a very scientific point of view.

I love so much to hear Yuzu talking about this subject, like when he described his ability to visualize a jump in his mind using a 360 degree evaluation . I remeber once he said that there are no scientific studies about ice skating yet , like there are for some more famous sports, so he could be a true pioneer in the field .

 

[foruiz]

I got to know about Yuzu just from the Olys so newbie fan here. I can say him being an inspiration to motivate one's self came at about the very right time with PhD requirements and Japanese scholarship submission taking the toll on me. This kid is really amazing! He motivates me to push myself to my limits. I am excited for the next season and his ice shows.

 

[Maria Victoria]

^Wishing you the best, kabayan!

 

[Yuzusan]

Anyone know where we can find hanyu's schedule ? Especially the dates of the ice show (doi, foi ....) ?

 

[foruiz]

Thanks Kabayan Maria Victoria!!! Wishing the best for our figure skaters as well, if only our federation were like JSF in terms of support. etc.

 

[littlexflower]

Anyone know where we can find hanyu's schedule ? Especially the dates of the ice show (doi, foi ....) ?

1. Tokai Tokyo Securities Co., Ltd. presents Nagoya Figure Skating Festival
HP: http://event.chunichi.co.jp/figure/
Date: April 3, 2014
Venue: Nippon Gaishi Arena, Nagoya, Aichi
Line-up (as announced on March 12):
Yuzuru Hanyu, Tatsuki Machida, Takahiko Kozuka, Nobunari Oda, Takahito Mura, Mao Asada, Akiko Suzuki, Kanako Murakami, Miki Ando, Narumi Takahashi/Ryuichi Kihara, Aichi Novice and Junior skaters

2. Super Stars on Ice in Sapporo
HP: http://ssi2014.jp/
Dates: April 7, 8 and 9, 2014
Venue: Makomanai Ice Arena, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Sponsors: IMG, Pia Co. Ltd, UHF Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting (UHB)

Line-up (as of March 27):
Mao Asada, Akiko Suzuki, Kanako Murakami, Yuzuru Hanyu, Tatsuki Machida, Takahiko Kozuka, Nobunari Oda, Patrick Chan, Javier Fernandez, Tessa Virtue/Scott Moir, Adelina Sotnikova, Carolina Kostner, Joannie Rochette, Denis Ten, Jeffrey Buttle, Maia/Alex Shibutani, Qing Pang/Jian Tong
Yuka Sato (for the shows on the 8th and 9th only)

3. STARS ON ICE JAPAN TOUR 2014
HP: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/soi2014/
Dates and Venues:
Tokyo shows, April 11-13, 2014 @Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium, Shibuya, Tokyo
Nagoya shows, April 16-18, 2014 @Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Osaka shows: Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium, April 19-20, 2014 @Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Sponsors: IMG, Kinoshita Group, TV Tokyo

Main line-up (as of March 5):
Jeffrey Buttle, Joannie Rochette, Shizuka Arakawa, Nobunari Oda, Mao Asada, Akiko Suzuki, Kanako Murakami, Yuzuru Hanyu, Tatsuki Machida, Takahiko Kozuka, Patrick Chan, Javier Fernandez, Tessa Virtue/Scott Moir, Maia/Alex Shibutani, Cathy/Chris Reed, Qing Pang/Jian Tong, Narumi Takahashi/Ryuichi Kihara

4. Victory Parade in Sendai, April 26, 2014

5. Ceremonial First Pitch @Yurtec Stadium Sendai in April
Source: http://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/news/p-sc-tp1-20140326-1275616.html
The article says that he received a lot of offers to appear on TV shows and participate in various events (ice shows, etc) and was adjusting his schedule accordingly, but he'll be available right before or after the 26th. I suspect that he'll be present on the 27th since there's a JFL match between a home team, Sony Sendai and MIO Biwako Shiga from Shiga Prefecture on that day.

6. P&G presents Fantasy on Ice 2014 in Makuhari
Dates: June 7-8, 2014 for a total of 3 shows
Venue: Makuhari Event Hall, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Line-up (as of March 12):
Yuzuru Hanyu, Nobunari Oda, Stephane Lambiel, Shizuka Arakawa, Miki Ando, Haruka Imai,

7. Fantasy on Ice 2014 in Toyama
Dates: July 5 (afternoon and evening shows) and July 6 (afternoon show), 2014
Venue: Toyama City Gymnasium, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
Sponsors: Kita Nippon Shimbun, Toyama Television Broadcasting, CIC, Sunrise Promotion Hokuriko Inc.
Line-up (as of March 4):
Yuzuru Hanyu, Stephane Lambiel, Shizuka Arakawa, Miki Ando, Nobunari Oda, Haruka Imai

Source: http://webun.jp/sports/A490/knpnews/20140304/96781

8. Fantasy on Ice 2014 in Niigata
Dates: July 12 (afternoon and evening shows) and July 13 (afternoon show), 2014
Venue: Toki Messe, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Sponsors: NST, CIC
Line-up (as of March 4):
Yuzuru Hanyu, Stephane Lambiel, Shizuka Arakawa, Miki Ando, Nobunari Oda, Haruka Imai

Source: zydeco88 @yuzuruhanyu.forumatic.com

 

[Pamigena]

He's the Justin Bieber (except not a douchebag) of the fs world.

now that's just a very mean comparison

but seriously, I think we all get what you meant and since the kid has actually skated to one of his songs he himself might just take it as a compliment