Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[owl]

Sorry for the random question but I've been thinking about sending a get-well/good-luck-at-Worlds note to Yuzuru, and I was wondering if he can read English? Obviously he can understand it by ear and (somewhat) speak it, but would it be ok to write the letter in English?

 

[msteach3]

Some information about the rumor
The rumor startedbecause Yuzuruused a jacket from Nike (ANA) during Nationals that are particular to an exclusive line (Nike Elite) for baseball and that´s it´s newer product wasn´t avalaible in the market jet.
Part 1
Part 2

It's a classy looking jacket. Yuzu's other sport was baseball and he is certainly elite. Sounds like a perfect match! Hope to see more Nike on him in the future.

 

[cruzceleste]

Translation from a new Interview of Yuzuru about the 29th Chuunichi Sports Award.

Original

From here , credit to Hanyuedits on tumblr for the translation.

Fragments:

On what has changed after becoming the Olympic and World Champion.
I’ve developed an awareness as Olympic Champion, and a responsibility for my words and deeds. And in addition, I am grateful from the bottom of my heart for the unchanging cheers from everyone around me.

– On the drawback caused by the injury from a collision with another skater at last November’s Cup of China, what changed in his way of thinking and inside himself.
It was reaffirmed to me that the reason I am able to skate is because of the support of many people.

– On how he feels about so many top skaters leaving the rink.
I am grateful for the contributions to the skating world that skaters like Takahashi Daisuke-san (retired), Asada Mao-san (on break, Chukyou University), and many of my Seniors have done. I want to work hard to close in on them even a little bit.

– On Toronto, Canada being his training base for the third year, and his feelings for Japan after seeing it from outside.
The training environment in Toronto is very wonderful. However, Japan’s four seasons, personality, food, and safety, all of them are the best in my opinion. I am very proud to be Japanese.

 

[zeldaindisguise]

Sorry for the random question but I've been thinking about sending a get-well/good-luck-at-Worlds note to Yuzuru, and I was wondering if he can read English? Obviously he can understand it by ear and (somewhat) speak it, but would it be ok to write the letter in English?

I'm sure he can read English.
English is part of compulsory education in Japan starting from middle school, so even if it was at a slow pace, he would be able to read it. Plus, we saw that Brian writes to Yuzuru in English (that infamous training schedule). He also trains/lives in Canada so he would be forced to read English every day whether he likes it or not! Of course, whether he actively tries to understand it is another matter, but words do pop up without one realizing it...
He may need to look-up some parts to fully understand it, but he should be fine with English.

On another note, even if someone sent a card in a foreign language he couldn't read or understand, I'm sure the thought will reach him and he would appreciate it, so don't be afraid of sending your letter.

 

[cheerknithanson]

I'm sure he can read English.
English is part of compulsory education in Japan starting from middle school, so even if it was at a slow pace, he would be able to read it. Plus, we saw that Brian writes to Yuzuru in English (that infamous training schedule). He also trains/lives in Canada so he would be forced to read English every day whether he likes it or not! Of course, whether he actively tries to understand it is another matter, but words do pop up without one realizing it...
He may need to look-up some parts to fully understand it, but he should be fine with English.

On another note, even if someone sent a card in a foreign language he couldn't read or understand, I'm sure the thought will reach him and he would appreciate it, so don't be afraid of sending your letter.

Which makes me wonder, if I ever meet him, should I talk more slowly than usual? Because I'm a fast talker. Sorry if that seems stupid, but it's because English is not his first language.

Sorry if that seems totally naive, stupid, or whatever.

 

[matmuh]

here is translated video of yuzuru watching himself when he was 15 and commentating at this years SOI thanks to nonchan

 

[zeldaindisguise]

Which makes me wonder, if I ever meet him, should I talk more slowly than usual? Because I'm a fast talker. Sorry if that seems stupid, but it's because English is not his first language.

Sorry if that seems totally naive, stupid, or whatever.

OK, quick answer: yes.

Longer answer:

Well, I'm not Yuzu -- and English is my native language unlike for him -- but I'm basically in the exact flipped situation he's in. As in, knowing enough Japanese to get by and semi-communicate with friends, somehow living day-to-day in this country (granted, only for a year on exchange), and not knowing enough to fully explain my thoughts. In my case, speaking slowly and clearly to me can be a huge help when being confronted by a sudden situation. So is repetition... but, it's kind of like, if I understood the grammar/words in the first place, just speaking moderately would be fine. He's probably been around enough people to catch things at a moderately-quick speed. Maybe, not the speed you might have with friends, but... the speed of talking to a teacher/professor with respect? Don't slow to a crawl, but yes, definitely, speaking slower than with your friends and family -- who know what you are prone to saying -- would be good.

I'm sure all the multilingual people here can back that up with their own experiences.

As it is, I feel Yuzuru's better at English that we might give him credit for sometimes...

 

[Perdita]

Has anyone shared this?
Very nice article with lovely photos on inside skating.

 

[giulia95]

Translation from a new Interview of Yuzuru about the 29th Chuunichi Sports Award.

Original

From here , credit to Hanyuedits on tumblr for the translation.

Fragments:On what has changed after becoming the Olympic and World Champion.
I’ve developed an awareness as Olympic Champion, and a responsibility for my words and deeds. And in addition, I am grateful from the bottom of my heart for the unchanging cheers from everyone around me.

– On the drawback caused by the injury from a collision with another skater at last November’s Cup of China, what changed in his way of thinking and inside himself.
It was reaffirmed to me that the reason I am able to skate is because of the support of many people.

– On how he feels about so many top skaters leaving the rink.
I am grateful for the contributions to the skating world that skaters like Takahashi Daisuke-san (retired), Asada Mao-san (on break, Chukyou University), and many of my Seniors have done. I want to work hard to close in on them even a little bit.

– On Toronto, Canada being his training base for the third year, and his feelings for Japan after seeing it from outside.
The training environment in Toronto is very wonderful. However, Japan’s four seasons, personality, food, and safety, all of them are the best in my opinion. I am very proud to be Japanese.

thanks everybody for clips, articles and translation

Yuzu's honesty and candidness are pretty disarming as usual!!

I hope Yuzu's recovery is a relaxing and restful one and that he carefully listens to doctors advice!

 

[Kalina]

Some information about the rumor
The rumor startedbecause Yuzuruused a jacket from Nike (ANA) during Nationals that are particular to an exclusive line (Nike Elite) for baseball and that´s it´s newer product wasn´t avalaible in the market jet.
Part 1
Part 2

Yuzuru was wearing that same jacket at Nationals in 2013, so I don't understand why this rumour would pop out now.

 

[skatefan22]

Yuzuru was wearing that same jacket at Nationals in 2013, so I don't understand why this rumour would pop out now.

Maybe Nike has been quietly sponsored him ever since? Otherwise, there won't be a logo on the jacket.

 

[skatefan22]

– Are there any winners that particularly stand out to you?
All of them are wonderful people, but of course my figure skating seniors, and also Yamada Machiko-sensei. (The winners that were figure skaters) have been people I’ve always chased. And indeed, it has been confirmed that skating is very successful in Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture).

Reading this reminding me of Yuzu's congratulating Shoma and Yamada at Nationals. He also used to mention that performing at Nagoya is different because audience there know a lot of figure skating. One of his very early coaches, Tsuzuki Shoichiro, also comes from Nagoya. No wonder he respects that place so much.

 

[cruzceleste]

Yuzuru was wearing that same jacket at Nationals in 2013, so I don't understand why this rumour would pop out now.

Nop, Is a similar desing, but the jacket only got ANA logo on it.

From middle of last year , doesn´t have the Nike logo (If it doesn´t work refresh)
Close up
Another ANA jacket (think this one is from march). No logo eirher (Againt if it doesn´t work refresh)

Anyway if just a happy rumor

LOL, BTW Yuzuru´s plane

 

[Pamigena]

p. 971-990

News clip of this morning.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2dlf2c_141229-舞台裏-引退宣言など_sport#from=embediframe

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Sorry, just summed up. It has "Anguish of the Champion not having broadcasted" sort of title, and showing the scenes that their camera caught as the signs of Yuzuru's suffering.

And his message was read at the ceremony for the Worlds. He has had intermittent stomaches since GPF, and was advised by Doctor to do a medical work-up.

Yuzuru said;

"As I'm feeling sick, it was a bit hard."

After SP, he was talking with Mura about what happened before. (I think this is about the happening they had nearly collided in 6-minute practice rather before.)

Then, the next day, he did not move or jump so much in the practice as usual. Surely he looked tired with less speed and heavy breathing to the eyes of the sport journalist, Yoshie Noguchi.

Failed 4S jumps in 6-minute practice, and holding his hand against the stomach after the performance. Shortness of breathing, and sweat in the interview. He said, "I am too tired to enjoy the victory" gasping. He said to someone behind him "Wasn't that so hard since the time of the Final?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR8WlswRiNs

Just some relax with men's medal ceremony, it's funny that all 3 guys forgot their important stuff (3:30 - 3:50)

Reason why Yuzuru was sitting alone in the front during draw

yuzuru being himself and rest of team japan joinning him

I made a video, celebrating Yuzuru’s unbelievable year. With amazing highs, terrible lows and fantastic comebacks, Yuzuru’s 2014 was for sure an year to remember.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifSE07a3ptQ&feature=youtu.be

I've made many drawings this season of/inspired by Yuzuru and decided to upload all of the drawings at once!

http://la-demoiselle-d-azur.tumblr.com/post/106503893509/end-of-the-year-log

Shoma is talking about Yuzuru.

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20141229-00000534-sanspo-spo

Shoma is looking up Yuzuru with worship in his eyes.

" I have been thinking he is such a great Senpai since the days of Novice. I will never be able to win over him my whole life."

After FP, (3-years older) Yuzuru welcomed Shoma's breakthrough, saying "The skaters whom I competed with are finaly here with me." But, Shoma himself is rather modest.

He is from Nagoya, and a favorite disciple of Machiko Yamada, coach of Midori Ito and Mao Asada.

When Shoma was struggling with 3A, he asked Mao for a advice. She said, "Just jump 'Fu!', then you can make it." Shoma replied, "I'll do my best."

I remember someone said the similar thing before, although it was "Shu", not "Fu".

Here's Yuzu trying to hide and getting fangirled while waiting for victory ceremony


Looks like a new documentary. At 19.13min he looks so cool and dashing; and his mom behind him so pretty. Both have the same cool walk. And at 19.21min...as usual his mom will dodge away when she sees the camera

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20141229-00000232-sph-spo

JSF will announce yuzuru's condition after dec 30. Yuzuru is doing infusion therapy. A few doctors have examined him for two days. They are mainly treating his fatigue at the moment. they will adjust the plan for wc later. Not many useful information though.

Quoting from the news link above, the very last sentence is "現段階では入院して疲労回復に専念する", if I'm understanding this correctly with my limited Japanese I think the IV treatment he is getting right now is mainly to target his fatigue body condition. After all, he's had 3 intense competitions in the past 4 weeks! He must have been exhausted.

I'm not sure if this is a piano sheet, but:
http://www.nhk.or.jp/japan311/flowers/pdf/hanawasaku.pdf

I found this tumblr post which explains it pretty well.

Someone has just recieved reply mail from him yesterday: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363481468489/permalink/10152907525063490/

I've heard some Chinese fans also recieved his replies as well. Maybe he will reply more fan mails during the long rest after surgery?

Hana WaSaku piano version, he should skate to this.

There's a bunch more videos, examples:

Notre Dame piano version.

PW by keyboard.

R&J 1.0 piano.

Hana ni Narae piano. (Wish the audio was with a better quality, this is my favourite)

R&J 2.0 piano.

^I know you can get plenty in Japan as I have bought one for guitar but I don't know how you can get them overseas.

Will this work? You can see different versions on the recommend list on the side, too.
花は咲く=Hana wa Saku, ピアノ=piano, 楽譜=score sheet. might be helpful

I don't know if this was posted before, but here's a video of that same SP run through at GPF but this one has an extra clip of him talking to Brian at the end.

Behind the scenes of GPF, is very nice to read

I so sail this ship too...here's Kanako (in white hat) fangirling Yuzuru

A documentary about Yuzuru's technique and skating skill, there are 2 parts, I don't understand Japanese enough, though.
Part 1:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2do2d1_データ-前半_sport
Part 2:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2dnf8h_データ-後半_sport

I hope there will be English Translation.

Hey people! to cheer up I'd like to share this awesome compilation made by a member of Yuzuru's group on facebook. It's a compilation of all the music Yuzuru's used for his competitive programs, it also includes a brief description of each program. I loved it Enjoy
http://8tracks.com/haepali/yuzuru-hanyu-programs

BTW, I like this last scene of the Nationals.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2dnzfo_全日本-最後のシーン_sport

Yuzuru: Congratulations !

Machiko Yamada: Thank you so much !

Javier's and Misha's 1 2 tweets for yuzuru, see that misha calling him to worlds??

The very summary of the program (1st one):
There are two types of skating jumps; high-jump type (Pluchenko, Sotnikova) and broad-jump type (Chan, Kostner) considerting the vertical velocity and horizontal velocity, and Yuzuru's jump is such a SUPER broad-jump that can get high GOE, because it looks more huge to our eyes (his horizontal speed is 4.29m/s, almost the same speed of the electric drill they showed ).

EDIT: Honda-san is showing ISU GOE criteria, pointing out which elements he thinks Yuzuru has got for 4T.

http://www.skatecanada-centralontar...13 20130801144229327.pdf#search='GOE+criteria'

http://www.kahoku.co.jp/tohokunews/201412/20141231_14028.html

If I understand correctly Brian Orser here said, we just need to wait with patience and he is sure Yuzuru will be back at Worlds

Yuzu's video appearance of Hana wa Saku in Kouhaku

Anyways I am watching his performance when he was 13, full of energy. I like Sing Sing Sing very much, I hope next season he will try this kind of music again: http://youtu.be/2ycoGp4q9Ms

Well, first it seem that part of the things that they said in the show as part of a message from Yuzuru is:

part 1: "I experienced a lot for one year of this year
part 2: There is a hurdle, getting over a hurdle again. But I want to get over that hurdle."

And there is an article in Yahoo about Yuzuru: it seem that the surgery was programed, and the diagnosed was given after coming back from Barcelona.

Could be just a rumor.

I found a youtube channel that has hundreds of skating program music.

Free programs for Murakami Daisuke & Yuzu & Nakamura Kento & Tatsuki at the 2008 Japan Junior Nationals...
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20lpau_2008-全日本ジュニア-特集-男子_sport

Interesting to see the dynamics at that time! I don't understand Japanese but it was pretty obvious that Machida (18 yr old then) was the one favored to win, it was his final year in the junior circuit. After the SP, Tatsuki was in 1st, over 12 points ahead of Yuzu, who was in 4th. In the end, the 14 yr old Yuzu pulled off an upset and surprise win in his 1st year as a junior (having won novice category the year before). There was only 1 spot for Japan to send to Junior Worlds and Machi missed out by 1.24 points.

I found it interesting to see that Tatsuki already had pretty good skating skills then (with not as much pimple scars and no eyeliner!), and Yuzu had amazing musically and expression.

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In the interview Hanyu talked about how he was calculating how much of his 'ideal score' he could get with this program. Even when young Hanyu had a very calculating mind to go along with his passion and wildness.

New MAD video from Dalia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gYVdgIrW2E

this fan art is amazing!

I wonder which interview this vine was taken from: https://vine.co/v/OwAKxLILHPF
I want to find the interview clip. Thank you all.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjD1Wkcr4iE
Looks like this one

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I'm not sure about which one has that exact angle but here are a couple of different videos from that same interview
1
2
3

Also
Short clip from Nationals SP drawing
Yuzu being surprised by reporters with a B-day cake

Make what you will of this picture
Baseball player attempting to copy Yuzu's jump?

Some information about the rumor
The rumor startedbecause Yuzuruused a jacket from Nike (ANA) during Nationals that are particular to an exclusive line (Nike Elite) for baseball and that´s it´s newer product wasn´t avalaible in the market jet.
Part 1
Part 2

Anyways, it seems Borser has turned himself into a kindergarten teacher lol: http://exosketchbook.tumblr.com/post/106851705258/chibura-brian-orser-world-class-coach-aka

This is a Russian news clip introduced in this blog.
They seem to have been misinformed that he underwent a surgery for bladder instead of urinary remnant

http://rsport.ru/figure_skating/20141230/797222358.html

Mii9000 from the other forum has helped me with the part 1 of the documentary about Yuzuru's jump at Sochi. Thank you Mii9000!!!

Happy new year to everyone!
I have found a Japanese Tv documentary about Yuzuru's SP at Sochi. I hope Japanese poster can help me with this.
Part 1: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2do2d1_データ-前半_sport
It seems Yuzuru's quad toe at Sochi was 3.72m in term of ice coverage.
Part 2: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2dnf8h_データ-後半_sport

Hi, meoima (pika3)
This is a summary for only Part 1. Sorry it is very sketchy (pika10)

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Try to find the secrets of Yuzu’s jumps

0:00~6:00 Talked about how well Yuzu skated in OG, how good his jumps were,and about the general judging system of FS

Yuzu’s travelling distance of his 4TL is 3.72m

Two kinds of speed in a jump = the vertical speed and the horizontal speed

Yuzu’s vertical speed = 2.62m/sec
Horizontal speed = 4.29m/sec

There are two types of jumpers; the high jump type and the long jump type.
Patrick and Carolina are in the long jump type.
Yuzu’s is the ultra-long jump type　＝　leads to high GOE
People perceive a movement bigger if something moves wide horizontally compared to a vertical movement. Hence Yuzu’s jumps look good.

But his style is more difficult to rotate. When you jump straight up, it is easier to make and keep the axis of jumps.

(16:10~) There are 8 points of GOE for jumps and the red ones on the screen are those Takeshi thinks Yuzu’s 4TP satisfied.

(16:50~) Rotation
The arm posture of double jumps and that for triple jumps are different.
In a triple jump she keeps arms closer to her body

It causes 0.7 sec difference to rotate once between a double jump and a triple jump. When arms are stretch out as in the double jump, moment of inertia gets big. Bigger moment of inertia is, harder to rotate

0.215sec for yuzu to complete a single rotation. Yuzu’s rotation speed is slightly faster than Plushenko’s. This too makes his jumps look good (free from UR).

If you are tall and thin, it is easier for you to rotate. The weight is concentrated around the center (axis) of the body and that makes it easy to rotate. Yuzu has that physique.

Looking for information on Nanami sensei (I know she does choreography in Sendai an I think she still works at Sendai rink), I found this old post from Morozombi, I have been dying laughing:
From 2011 also this
About this year SP

In this video, what does Plusenko say about Yuzu at 22:56?

http://girlschannel.net/topics/226290/
I dont know if this has been posted yet or not but the comments are just hilarious. based on my poor Japanese, I guess the title is about Yuzu's photo collection has the highest sales among sportsmen.

Mii9000 from the other forum has posted part 2 of the documentary about Yuzuru's jump:
Thank you soooo much Mii9000

I added the rest of Part II. I hope these make sense. Skating terms are difficult to translate for me (pika14)

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Data Man Part II
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2dnf8h_データ-後半_sport

Mr. Himura tried to jump. Takeshi did a double jump on land.
Talked about the edges of skates.

The edge work affects the speed of skating before jumps.
Yuzu’s skating speed before 4TL jump is 6.90m/sec. The reason why he can skate that fast lies in his three turn.

If the curve of the three turn is gentle, when you turn, more friction is caused to slow down the skating speed. ((Why did they have to compare Brian Joubert to Yuzu?)) Yuzu’s curve is sharp, so he can keep the speed.

Less slowing down → faster speed going into a jump → a good jump
A three turn with sharp curves is possible by deep edge work.

(7:20~) to experience edge work
The time it takes to skate a rink without using edges takes = 1:15
The time it takes to skate a rink using edges = 0:36

Yuzu has been further improving on his skating skills since 2 years ago in Canada. They compared his three turn two years ago with that at Sochi. The difference is clear. (10:41)

Takeshi’s comment: To have a deep edge, you need to tilt your upper body, but it becomes more difficult to keep balance. But if you have a deep edge, you skate better.

This also makes it possible for him to jump in a flow (he does not need a long preparation before jumping).

Landing
They looked at the angle of inclination of Yuzu’s body when he lands his 4TL.
When a skater jumps, he/she not only jumps up vertically, but also jumps away horizontally. It causes momentum to move to the direction the skater jumped to. To land, the skater needs to stop the momentum/to absorb the shock by using your knee and ankle. If that is not enough, you move your upper body toward the front of your body to kill the momentum. Like Denis’s jump, if you bend your upper body deeply, it kills the speed too much and hence it does not give you a good flow out of the jump. The deeper the tilt is, more you slow down.

The angle of inclination of Yuzu’s landing posture is 43 degrees.
The angle of inclination of Patrick’s landing posture is 60 degrees.
The angle of inclination of Denis’s landing posture is 79 degrees.

The speed of running edge out of a jump does not slow down much in Yuzu’s case. This also makes his jumps beautiful.

The professor said Yuzu must have developed his inner muscles to support his upper body to make that landing posture possible and have practiced many times to be able to keep that posture.

Looks like not only Shoma is very shy

https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net...=2e45bad3b0a0bf2f33be932060a8ee7d&oe=55336862

Reminding me of this

Translation from a new Interview of Yuzuru about the 29th Chuunichi Sports Award.

Original

From here , credit to Hanyuedits on tumblr for the translation.

 

[skatefan22]

Nop, Is a similar desing, but the jacket only got ANA logo on it.

From middle of last year , doesn´t have the Nike logo (If it doesn´t work refresh)
Close up
Another ANA jacket (think this one is from march). No logo eirher (Againt if it doesn´t work refresh)

Anyway if just a happy rumor

LOL, BTW Yuzuru´s plane

I checked National 2013, it seems it is the same jacket... But I really hope the Yuzu&Nike concept comes true.

 

[cruzceleste]

Stars on Ice playback of Vertigo--- translation credit to Nonchan

 

[cruzceleste]

I checked National 2013, it seems it is the same jacket... But I really hope the Yuzu&Nike concept comes true.

You are right... well with this I don´t have to worry about a fight with Kana over sponsors

 

[skatefan22]

You are right... well with this I don´t have to worry about a fight with Kana over sponsors

If Yuzu is wearing that Nike logo jacket since 2013, it means Nike has been sponsoring him in some way. Otherwise, it wouldn't be a Nike logo appearing on him. So a brand divorce since at least 2013, wwwwww. But it's ok, ANA is also sponsoring Kana, helping to save the union.

 

[Hanmgse]

Has anyone shared this?
Very nice article with lovely photos on inside skating.

lovely article I can't rememer if I've read it before but thanks
I really think the GPF was one of his happiest memories from this year sometimes I think even more than the Olympics. It was great to see him so happy after his performances, hope he can feel the same at worlds.

 

[shiroKJ]

Came across some comments (not on this forum) and just a random thought.......I hate that some people are using other skaters as a front to bash Yuzuru. If they don't like him that fine, but say it upright and don't go creating rivalries and imaginary disputes between the skaters and their fans :scowl: