Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[HanDomi]

It's like he was cosplaying Pooh.

it was all destined in stars

 

[matmuh]

It's like he was cosplaying Pooh.

all he needed was red top

 

[Hanmgse]

Almost a year has passed since he got a medal at Sochi. One year anniversary..haha Congrats Yuzu :thumbsup:

I don’t know how many times I’ve watched the program. maybe over 80 times. His Sochi gala EX is still My top 3.

Time really flies, doesn't it?. It's one of my favorites also ^^

 

[yhmafan]

It's like he was cosplaying Pooh.

 

[lbc2138]

I am on some severe Yuzuru withdrawals

Can anybody help

 

[Meoima]

I am on some severe Yuzuru withdrawals
Can anybody help

Someone on fb has just translated the article about Yuzuru's family. Not many new stuff but still a good read. His grandparents said it was his father who influenced him the most. They also said that he inherited many traits from his mother side since on the side of his father's family, they don't have slender body and long limbs like Yuzuru. And that when he was a child his father once considered to advise him to choose baseball since it is less costly. But in the end Yuzuru chose FS, what a relief.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/363481468489/permalink/10153017109528490/

 

[cruzceleste]

Wonder if he is already in Canada or still in Japan...:think:

 

[Caustica]

Someone on fb has just translated the article about Yuzuru's family. Not many new stuff but still a good read. His grandparents said it was his father who influenced him the most. They also said that he inherited many traits from his mother side since on the side of his father's family, they don't have slender body and long limbs like Yuzuru. And that when he was a child his father once considered to advise him to choose baseball since it is less costly. But in the end Yuzuru chose FS, what a relief.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/363481468489/permalink/10153017109528490/

A part of this makes me rather uncomfortable: when the journalists went to question Yuzu's grandparents. They made it clear that they did not wish to talk about Yuzu, but the journalists pressed on.

 

[shiroKJ]

I am on some severe Yuzuru withdrawals

Can anybody help

I know how you feel...:hopelessness:

 

[Pamigena]

I am on some severe Yuzuru withdrawals

Can anybody help

All I can offer are some random pix without context does that help?

 

[PatricksGaze]

Someone on fb has just translated the article about Yuzuru's family. Not many new stuff but still a good read. His grandparents said it was his father who influenced him the most. They also said that he inherited many traits from his mother side since on the side of his father's family, they don't have slender body and long limbs like Yuzuru. And that when he was a child his father once considered to advise him to choose baseball since it is less costly. But in the end Yuzuru chose FS, what a relief.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/363481468489/permalink/10153017109528490/

I had a feeling his grandmother was just being very humble. I'm sure Yuzuru was influenced by her and her daughter greatly as well cause his mother seems to be a great, splendid and strong woman.

 

[lbc2138]

All I can offer are some random pix without context does that help?

Thank you dear Pamina

 

[Hanmgse]

I know how you feel...:hopelessness:

I know it's hard guys

 

[HanDomi]

I saw on youtube Yuzuru GPF skates with german commentary if someone is interested:
SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFU1_ZzB5VQ
FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmBVIc63OEM


Would be nice if someone can translate it

 

[Hanmgse]

Someone on fb has just translated the article about Yuzuru's family. Not many new stuff but still a good read. His grandparents said it was his father who influenced him the most. They also said that he inherited many traits from his mother side since on the side of his father's family, they don't have slender body and long limbs like Yuzuru. And that when he was a child his father once considered to advise him to choose baseball since it is less costly. But in the end Yuzuru chose FS, what a relief.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/363481468489/permalink/10153017109528490/

Just finished reading it. It was very interesting, many infornation I didn't know, thanks for sharing. ^^

A part of this makes me rather uncomfortable: when the journalists went to question Yuzu's grandparents. They made it clear that they did not wish to talk about Yuzu, but the journalists pressed on.

It's not surprising since they are journalists, though I also feel quite uncomfortable.

 

[cruzceleste]

I know it's hard guys

Dear JSF, some update will be welcome...

 

[SuzyQ]

Shukan Gendai is featuring Yuzuru's article this week again.

What happened to you, Gendai ?

I guess there may be an enthusiastic fan(s) in the editorial staff

 

[Meoima]

Shukan Gendai is featuring Yuzuru's article this week again.
What happened to you, Gendai ?
I guess there may be an enthusiastic fan(s) in the editorial staff

do you mind telling us what did they say in the latest article?

 

[Pamigena]

I saw on youtube Yuzuru GPF skates with german commentary if someone is interested:
SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFU1_ZzB5VQ
FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmBVIc63OEM


Would be nice if someone can translate it

I can't watch those
If anybody could help me out and get me the videos, I'd love to translate them

 

[pooh91]

I saw on youtube Yuzuru GPF skates with german commentary if someone is interested:
SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFU1_ZzB5VQ
FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmBVIc63OEM


Would be nice if someone can translate it

If you're interested I translated the FP. I never translated before so there might be some mistakes

Before FP:
[Woman]: And now the defending Champion is on the ice. Last year he won every title: GPF, he became World Champion and Olympic Champion - the absolute highlight of the season 2013/14. Here is Brian Orser wishing him good luck. He set up a great training group in Canada and has successfully led both Hanyu and Fernandez for many years. As previously announced he also has the theme of Phantom of the Opera.
After FP:
[W]: He’s back like we know him. Yuzuru Hanyu with a very, very great performance. I think we can get over the Lutz, let’s just tick it off/let’s forget about it. But apart from that there was every element. Super.
[Man]: Yes, I was very surprised after his mediocre/mixed GP season here with such a performance. Hats off.
[W]: It was one of his best FP ever that we saw here.
[M]: I think so too.
[W]: Just look at his technical score
[M]: 105. I don’t think he reached those very often and if we added another 5 points for the Lutz…
[W]: This looks like a new personal total best score for him. Because he’ll surely get high PCS as well. And Brian Orser made it. A double success for both his skaters here.
[M]: In this form he no longer has any competition. I think only a Patrick Chan in top-form can put him at risk. Unbelievable. Really unbelievable how this boy can have such form fluctuations in such a short time. The last GP with a totally botched up/flubbed FP was only a few weeks ago.
[W]: But maybe it was the collision, maybe it was the head injury….We don’t know what really happened. Maybe he couldn’t shake it off. But we have often seen Olympic Champions struggle the next season to get back on track.
[M]: I think it’s due to…simply…Well he has historical achievements. First male Olympic Champion from Japan and at his age. That was surely a summer full of press appointments. And eventually I think this was partially a crucial factor that he couldn’t get back into shape during the GP events.
[W]: Yes and we shouldn’t forget he just turned 20 last week. Wonderful here too [Note: about his 3A-1Lo-3S].
[M]: And just imagine if he hangs on as long as Voronov he could become Olympic Champion another two times.
[W]: Yes (haha).
[M]: But on the other hand we see it with skaters that are at the top this early…with 2 GPs, Final, 4 Continents, etc. etc. … They don’t hold out so long…but okay he’s still far off from showing signs of wearing out. With his 20 years one can bear a lot.
[W]: Yes and now we’ll look very closely. As mentioned 193.41 his best score so far. And he makes it. A personal best. [M: Wow]. He tops it.
[M]: This is his season’s best. He was better before. But…I think he was already closer to…
[W]: No, no. 193.41…in the FP. The best score in the free program not in the overall score.
[M]: A strong performance.

And the SP:

[W]: He continually improved…in the GPF two years ago too - 2nd in Sochi. Then the winner in Fukuoka. And then this awesome season he put on the ice in 2013/14. And now we shall see if he stomached/overcame his weaker GP events. Here in Barcelona. 20 years young. Yuzuru Hanyu.
[M]: This looks like the old Yuzuru Hanyu. Wonderful 4T.
[W]: I think, first of all, the positive thing is that it looks a lot better compared to his previous competitions. Great 4T. Excellent 3A. The ease/lightness that we know from Yuzuru Hanyu is back. And then of course such a shame…I think he just wanted too much to still add the 3T after his crooked Lutz.
[M]: That exactly was the mistake. On the Lutz…the take-off was already bad and a 2T would have been fine. But okay, that’s not a drama/no big deal. Luckily he landed backwards both times. That means he has a high base value that he picked up. And the PCS will do the rest. In other words he’ll “be in the race”.
[W]: But he also has to laugh about it. We could see at the end he wasn’t upset about it. He had to smirk too. I think he realized he was comfortable on the ice again.
[M]: Yes. The 3A [note: can’t hear clearly: auf dem Mond/on the moon??] was terrific. The ease and softness on his take-off and his landing. We can still see the scar of his collision with Han Yan on his chin. It certainly took a load off Brian Orser’s back that he can jump quads again. It didn’t work at all in the end.
[W]: In any case it was insane/amazing that he came back on the ice after his injury. That he started with his headband. And now we see again….Wooosh…to stand after the Lutz was already amazing but then he didn’t stand a chance. There he caught an edge on the Toeloop.
And that was also a very beautiful gesture [note: at 6:17] from Brian Orser - according to the motto of “getting a load off his mind” today.
He already got over 100 points. Last year he set a new best score from time to time. Also in the SP. There he took turns with the Canadian Patrick Chan.
94.08. He’s pleased about that. He’s certainly “super happy” that he got that. It’s hard for him to believe that he got so much despite the deduction. Very clearly a new SB for him. He’s certainly still in the running.