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Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

GOD, HOW BRILLIANT THAT WAS?? This sp is just an absolutely gorgeous program, and if anyone ever says to me that Yuzuru isn't musical I'm going to slap their face and shove this program on them :laugh: (no violence) And the 'fall' ( step out ;) ) actually wasn't in the slightest disruptive for me. Maybe because it seemed so elegant the way he recovered and made it fit the notes of the music, completely the opposite of his GPF sp fall. I didn't even frown at the error, i'm just repeating the video at neverending loop. His step sequence here was on point, I didn't think that he was right there at the step sequence during the whole season. At GPF I was screaming in my head ' ARMS, ARMS!! TOO MANY!! EVERYWHERE !! FLAILING!!" even among all that beauty but here was just gorgeous and crisp. He actually held the poses how can I not love that? :love: All the performance in my opinion is superior to GPF and he seems more focused, maybe being able to peak at the actual competition instead of the practice. Also I think he should consider to use loose costumes always , it hides his posture much more effectively.

The draw is interesting, since Denis has arguably the best FP of the season, I wonder how will Yuzuru handle if Denis slays his program.

Anyway, great job Yuzuru :agree: Lovely!
 
OMG that CBC commentary!:biggrin: They almost outfanboyed the Eurosport guys! I mean, nothing's going to top the British and Polish "best skater ever" but they're giving those guys run for their money!
 
Sometimes I think B. Eurosport goes overboard (like the 'best skater ever!!!1!11!' comments :laugh::rolleye:) and Kurt can go this way sometimes too. But as complimmentary as this CBC commentary is, I'm actually nodding to a lot of what they are saying, especially for what Kurt say about Yuzuru's ownership and his comand, I think that's why Yuzuru has so much star quality and charisma, when he's on he just grabs attention for him and I live for these programs when he reaches 'peak Hanyu' late at the season when the command happens at full potential :yes: Also about what the other commentator said about felling like was seeing the program for the first time (I felt the same way) and this performance being a statement about why he didn't retire after Olympics. I admire Hanyu's perseverance in striving to better every aspect of his skating always regardless of his results and that shows on how much improvements he can make in such a short amount of time. The Chopin program is such a transition on his development as a complete skater.
 
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^^ I agree with everything. Yuzuru certainly does have a way of commanding my attention, mistakes notwithstanding. When they mentioned the hand clench at the end of the program, I started thinking "yep yep exactly" and I noticed before how Yuzuru clenched his fists during a spin just on a note, and I thought it was such a great detail.

BESP guys actually called Yuzuru a "god" yesterday. :P

I forgot about that... :laugh2: BESP guys felt the praises would be coming and they were not to be outdone!

And since we're on the topic of professional Hanyu fanboys/fangirls, I'm looking at the scoresheets at the moment and wow, judge #2 is an unabashed fan, including but not limited to a 10 in interpretation.
 
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You guys totally have better ears than I do, while watching it live I thought he said "anytime" when the announcer said "and the score is..." as in anytime now....Guess I overestimate his English? ;)

I have a big hunch that he will keep this short and just perfect it and/or go back to his original layout for next season. After all there was a distinct difference between his performances during his 1st and 2nd year of his PW program.

I do wonder why the rising blue and increasing hue of the costume...I guess if it is next season the whole costume will be blue? :biggrin:
 
I do wonder why the rising blue and increasing hue of the costume...I guess if it is next season the whole costume will be blue? :biggrin:

I love the the darker blue costume! It shows up much better on the ice and makes for a less delicate, stronger statement. Oh and the English interview! :laugh: He tries so hard to focus and answer the questions correctly (English grammar-wise.) It just makes me smile every time. :)
 
Very very relaxed before the SP. Keep it up for tonight!
Edit to add another clip: my pooh! :biggrin:
Worried mood again:

0328OP
3lo,3Lz2T,3F,3A(fail),3A(jumped into 2A),3A1lo3S,4T,4T,4S(fail),3A(fail)
With music: 4S(fail),4T,3F,3Lz2T,3A3T,3A1Lo3S,3lo,3Lz(fail)
After music: 3Lz,3Lz(fail),3Lz,3A1lo3S,3Lo3Lo(connected), 3lo,4S(Jumped into3S),4S,3lo,Ina Beur,Beillmann spin.
He has good mood today, took towel in his hand, and tried to imitate Javi's posture when Javi was practicing with music
 
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I am very glad to see him perform well and hope he will skate a clean LP.

To my ear, I think he said "95" before the score is announced.

Kurt Browning is such a fan uncle. How many of the commentators are his fan uncles or fan aunties?
 
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I heard 'nine five'. Then I think he made a sheepish look to Brian, like he thought he was overestimating himself. Which is why Brian laughed (it is a pretty confident prediction!), and then said 'no, it should be pretty good', meaning that the prediction isn't really a joke.
 
Am I the only one who find that his SP was ok but not tremendous like a lot of people said ?

Do you mean the program/choreography itself or Yuzu's performance yesterday?

In terms of program/choreography, I actually find the Chopin SP an ok, but not outstanding choreography. But the program showcases his skill well. So his performance in general is excellent.

For me, I don't think I will want to watch the Chopin SP if it's performed by any skater other than Yuzu.

We are probably in the minority here.
 
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