Yuzuru Hanyu: 2013-14 Season

[Doublemeat]

He said he is not going to show us another quad until the season after the next?

At least next season he will not do new quads.

 

[Doublemeat]

Looking at this attempt I think he already has landed this quad loop few times in practice. Rotation was nicely executed in terms of speed, just few centimeters more on height and it would be landed here nicely


Yuzuru attempting quad loop again in practice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ticpkm5VA


Rotation fully done here, just a little more height and it will be done

I think he's quite close......Good luck, boy

 

[Meoima]

At least next season he will not do new quads.

Well, because this 4 loop hasn't been fully executed: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ticpkm5VA
I think his next goal is to stay consistent with the 4S. 4 loop is still not yet not yet. But he's really close.

 

[HanDomi]

He said he will not add another quad in competition next season, but is looking forward to add third diffrent quad in programme in season after next one

 

[Doublemeat]

Well, because this 4 loop hasn't been fully executed: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ticpkm5VA
I think his next goal is to stay consistent with the 4S. 4 loop is still not yet not yet. But he's really close.

Keep practicing. I'm looking forward to his third quads. I think he's even close to quad axel.(Hope I'm not daydreaming)

 

[echotpe]

【video】Yuzu@Sapporo TV program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqSfaghVzlc (Today's practice from 9:16)

Sapporo TV program introduced the Yuzu completely. Two female announcers watched the show last night and now are crazy about him. (While watching the program, I'm almost laughing from the beginning to the end.)

Fifty females were polled the top five attractions of Yuzu : style, shy smile (when he fell), performance, cute face and strong mentality.

The male announcer reported in the rink side mentioned that before today’s pratice Yuzu firstly stood in the fallen spot last night. He murmured himself “Yes, I can definitely” three times. Motivated himself and good luck tonight.

 

[cruzceleste]

【video】Yuzu@Sapporo TV program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqSfaghVzlc

Sapporo TV program introduced the Yuzu completely. Two female announcers watched the show last night and now are crazy about him. (When watching the program, I am almost laughing from the beginning to the end.)

Fifty females were polled the top five attractions of Yuzu : style, shy smile (when he fell), performance, cute face and strong mentality.

The male announcer reported in the rink side mentioned that before today’s pratice Yuzu firstly stood in the fallen spot last night. He murmured himself “Yes, I can definitely” three times. Motivated himself and good luck tonight. (Today's practice from 9:16)

Hehe, can´t understand everything that they are sayig, but they sure sound excited... thanks for the link

 

[makaihime]

Yuzuru Hanyu

An interview that I thought was really insightful and just wanted to share. It gives us a look into what the next quad might look like for him. He's got a good head on his shoulders and is realistic about his own abilities and future, which is always nice to see.

Interview with the Champion/King, Yuzuru Hanyu: I still have too many shortcomings

—The figure skating season has ended with the World Championships. Standing at the top once again after the Sochi Olympics in February at which he won the first gold medal for Japanese men, this has been a season of great advancement for Yuzuru Hanyu (ANA). We ask him about his current thinking and thoughts toward his future competitive career.

Interviewer: You won the Olympics and the World Championships.

Yuzuru: Its great if we only look at the results, but on the whole some issues remain. I did not skate the FS well at the Olympics. I have regrets for all my competitions. Even if I landed all my jumps, when I look back at the performance aspect there are still rough and unfinished parts.

Interviewer: What are the areas you are especially concerned with?

Yuzuru: Expression and posture. I want to do a quadruple jump that no one else can do. But, of utmost importance now is my performance and skating skills. My posture worsened in the second half of my FS. I want to project my feelings from inside me more, and to be able to do this while doing beautiful positions.

The technical skills I have demonstrated till now cannot achieve anything. As my foundation is still not firm, in the four years I have until the Pyeongchang Olympics I want to find the direction to correct my shortcomings. Right now I would like to learn ballet.

Interviewer: Although you have become number one in the world you continue to say “I can push myself further”.

Yuzuru: The actor who won the Academy Awards this year said “The person I will be 10 years later is my hero”. At the age of 10 it would be myself at 20, when I am 20 my hero would be myself at 30. I was touched by that actor’s words, and I think this is a mindset that would allow one to remain steadfast.

As a skater maybe I would have retired 10 years down the road, but its good to think just one year or half a year ahead. That person I would become by then would be stronger mentally and physically.

Interviewer: As you move forward will your ideals change again?

Yuzuru: To put it simply the distance from my ideal has not shortened. Although I have yet to reach it, winning competitions as part of the process gives me a small sense of achievement. I think I would like to experience a big sense of achievement. Once a target has been set, to have reached it would be to have expended everything.

Even at the time I won the Olympic gold medal I already have another target in a separate place. Pyeongchang awaits. The happiness and joy of being able to do my best would enhance me, wouldn’t it?

Interviewer: In what ways do you want to grow next season?

Yuzuru: I still have too many shortcomings. I will turn 20 this year and the competitive seasons I have left are really numbered. As it will come to an end if I get injured, I want to stay healthy and day by day, just work hard to be able to expand myself in the future.

Credit: http://nanoka12.tumblr.com/post/81767330581/00l0-via-twitter-yuzuporuko

 

[Meoima]

Yeah, he wants to stay healthy yet he still perform like a jump-obsessive guy this summer? And practice that 4 loop and fell lots of times? Seriously, I don't believe he is taking care of his health that much.

 

[noskates]

Well at least he's not living with his head in the clouds.......nice touch of reality.

 

[treeloving]

I'm so glad he talk about posture and performance. Go Yuzu you can do it! :yay:

 

[Nicky_10]

I'm kind of looking forward him doing a quad axel some day....
If he keeps healthy, not to push it so far, I would love to see that magic moment. I think he can make it.:yay:

In an interview i can't find again at the moment he said, that for the 4 lutz the rotations are there, but he can't stand it yet, and for 4 axel there's about 1/4 rotation missing, but he's already practicing both of them.
I hope I didn't make any mistake with the english terms...

 

[Silvia451]

With such an attitude, he can become one of the best skaters ever.

 

[roxella]

Oh, just saw on Tumblr a fanmade Yuzuru video set to this music! http://anaandherbrain.tumblr.com/

Wow...what an AWESOME video! Yuzu should see this !

 

[anyanka]

I love how he wants to challenge himself and recognizes that results aside, he wasn't perfect. He will do well as long as he stays injury-free. Kid's got a good head on his shoulders.

It reminds me of Mishkutenok coming back for Lillehammer when she wasn't gunning for a second gold, but found her motivation. She said something like "in Albertville I wasn't perfect. Tonight [in 1994] I was." She and Dmitriev turned in one of the greatest Olympic free skates of all time that night. That's the mark of a true champion.

 

[Olympia]

I'm glad he sees that he still has some work to do to elevate his skating. I hope he doesn't wear his body out, though. I'd love to see him reach his peak safely and healthfully.

 

[Silvia451]

Oh, just saw on Tumblr a fanmade Yuzuru video set to this music! http://anaandherbrain.tumblr.com/

Great minds again...

Thanks to all who posted great links!

Wow, that's amazing! Thanks for posting it!

 

[moviechick]

Can't believe he quoted McConaughey.

 

[cuon_alpinus]

What a humble attitude This is how champion acts, not like "Yay I am a champion, I was better than everyone else. Other skaters should do harder programs like me."

 

[jimeonji]

Haha, yeah so far only the S,T,and Lutz has been ratified. I think he's going to be fine, he's said many times over that he's going to put his health at a priority and I trust he knows his limits. As for embarrassing himself, I think he puts entertaining the audience (giving them their money's worth) above all else+he just loves to jump and the skaters there have all done far more embarrassing things at these shows Part of the fun is to not take one self so seriously all the time, and now's as good time as any to do a trial run in front of a crowd~

I hope he will be okay - even though he constantly assures us that he'll take care of his health, I can't help but worry
maybe he'll try all the other quads at upcoming ice shows!!!