Yuzuru Hanyu: 2015-16 Season

[Hanmgse]

Yuzu is among Top 10 sports figure selected by a South Korean news

Red Cross's Love in Action campaign including Yuzu inviting you to try some quiz.

oh this is the quiz that if you solve right you can get a free wallpaper of Yuzuru right?

 

[alia jackson]

oh this is the quiz that if you solve right you can get a free wallpaper of Yuzuru right?

Yes correct.

For non-Japanese scroll down this post in YHIFG FB where Echo Cheng provided some help :agree:.

Also from January, first time blood donor will receive a Yuzu clear file, 50,000 copies offered nationwide (credit: Echo Cheng @YHIFG FB).

 

[Pamigena]

2191 - 2200

Translation of interview after SP based on yahoo.news

Translation of interview after FS: translation #1,
translation #2

^^ News article with burning flames background in the title

Video of press interview after FS (scroll down to bottom of page)

Translation of short speech of Japanese Worlds representatives

Translation of video recap of Yuzu at National

Yuzu in big coat

Fierce Yuzu #1 , #2

Titanic , from tv talk with wolds rep

Full video of tv interview with world rep

Fanart #1 , #2, #3

Translation of tv program on Yuzu's family support

Yuzuru's moe? Aegyo? Cuteness? Whatever you call it, even the security guy can't resist

Pretty

And the kitty contest continues

Yuzu actually imitate a model ...when he was young

Translation of red cross cm

Kiddos and their senpais

Adorable fanart

I wanted to know what they were talking after Yuzuru's second 4T fall.
This tweeter read their lips.

https://twitter.com/hoppeppe11/status/680967196697206784

Mura: It was low. Unusual for him, but low, I think.
Kozuka: Yes, it surely was low.

Oh wow this photo

Are they estimating what Yuzu make in a year?

Is this estimation of distance Yuzu travel for his competitions, shows etc in 2015-2016?


Photos set:

http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Yuzuru+Hanyu/browse

http://www.huffingtonpost.jp/2015/12/25/hanyu-japan_n_8877954.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.jp/2015/12/26/ice-skating_n_8879888.html

http://www.jiji.com/jc/d4?p=han001&d=d4_ee

http://www.rbbtoday.com/article/2015/12/28/138278.html

http://sports.yahoo.co.jp/photo/figureskate/

Translation of an Asahi article of a Nagano gold medalist speed skater and Yuzu

ok now this seems he imitating Kenji move . This and the imitating of Maya sexy move previously...we need a Yuzuki program soon.

Yuzu

Yuzu (that lz or flip attempt ) vs video game

New Video this morning of interview with Hanyu-san and Shoma.

They said they mostly talk about games(video games) and call themselves gamers. Interviewer asked what they do outside of practice and they both said "sleep and play games!" Then the female host in the studio said she is relieved that Hanyu-san is showing a side like a normal 21 year old, in which the male host said "well, maybe he is top-class at playing too!"

My fan-art of the medalist guys at Nationals but especially Yuzu
http://fav.me/d9m0wr1

Newest two shots:

With Keiji

With Shu

The chick magnet

Fierce warrior

Boy looked tanned and manly

Translation of another video showing Yuzu sense of humor. Thanks @yuzusorbet.

Translation of German Eurosport commentary on Yuzu's GPF skates: SP and FP. Thanks @seobiiiiieluv.

Translation Yuzu & Shoma talk . Thanks @nanoka12.

Nico links of Yuzu's performances . Thanks @sukisukiyuzu.

A new fan video

Funny fan pic of Yuzu singing contest

Medalists on Ice 2015

Today he has anan hairstyle on but after all the spin

Where are all the kiddos...ahh here they are

Love that he clapped at Satton answer

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcra0zZ3GhM
His ex, so emotional
DM link http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3jsqd6_yuzuru-hanyu-2015-moi_sport

Thanks Marin, the link is broken? Here re-posting again.

Saying arigato at the end of requeim

Gala requeim photos #1, #2, #3, #4 , #5, #6, #7, #8

MOI leaflet

Translation of interview after FS

Daily motion version!

Ex and interview with satoko. satoko and yuzu... His tender face to satoko. Satoko is lovely!
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3jsqd6_yuzuru-hanyu-2015-moi_sport

Finale
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3jsrcd_2015-moi-finale_sport#tab_embed

Around 8:30, Yuzu nodded while satoko speaking. She looked shy!
To Satoko, her winning as the defending champion.
“Of course, I’m glad I was able to win the title in a row, but I have to keep it up towards World and 4CC.”

10:33 Last question,
What’s the plan on New Year’s vacation? (In japan, offices are closed from 29 to Jan.3 for New Year.)
Satoko
“I want to fully recover from fatigue of the season and have a good time with my family.”
Yuzu, after the hard the three competitions in a row.
“I’m afraid I can’t have much time to rest towards the end of year, but I want to get through this. And then I want to spend with my family even in a short time.”

They are photos #1, #2, #3, #4 . Are you able to see them now?


Sota and his 18yo-looking-brother Yuzu

That costume fit him like a glove . Another powerful photo.

Articles & News

Newest article Monday morning, he said he thought the best competition was NHK; GPF is where he grew the most. Regarding Worlds in Boston, he said of course he wants to win, but more importantly is how to do the same performance as in NHK and GPF. He again mentioned that he thought he needs to have more types of quads, will practice until March to see.

Hanyu looking to add more quads to program ahead of worlds

A very interesting interview with Shoma's coach Machiko Yamada. Yuzu is leading the way, and coaches are trying to catch up with him.
http://shoma-uno.tumblr.com/post/136066313431/yamada-machiko-uno-shoma-kun-is-a-fine-young

Yuzu will be a judge, and also be a guest of a special session of Hana wa Saku, where all the singers will sing along to a piano played by Yoshiki.
http://www.nhk.or.jp/kouhaku/topics/topic_151228a.html

Yes, he has to sit there during the whole show. It must be very tiring...
One group he likes will sing but they(BUMP OF CHICKEN) won't be in the hall. They will sing from their live show in Makuhari.
According to this article:http://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/1585253.html, Yuzu said happily,"I like BUMP-san very much, so I'm excited! I will sing along with them." ←　He means he will sing in his judge seat.

 

[Pamigena]

2201 - 2207

Nhk has just broadcasted one hour special program about Yuzuru and Nomura-san's talk about the art of performing. http://dai.ly/x3k5l2l

There is some extra footage that hasn't been aired before, Ayako Nakamura from facebook group has translated a bit of Yuzuru's words at the end

So one thing we know for sure he'll be doing at Kohaku is introucing the band BUMP OF CHICKEN's song RAY as they take the stage. He did not attend the rehearsal, but from the person that took his place, he'll introduce it as a song that he received great courage from.

The scene we've been waiting for...Shoma and Hanyu-san joking about linking arm in arm on stage during Nationals...

Tsuzuki-sensei met up with Yuzu after nationals, very cute moment. I respect that Nanami-sensei doesn't like the spotlight and prefer to be behind the scenes but I really miss seeing her

Yuzuru walking to K&C after FS "that was so bad". At first I thought he was so mad he threw his jacket at the camera ...but it just slipped from his hands lol.

Love this moment with Keiji at the end, they look like regular students meeting up there Nice to see all the skaters having fun

And this is....?? Yuzuru as a squid?? Lol so many questions....

I already posted this really great program on the Japanese Skaters thread, but it has a lot of Hanyu-san in it so just posting it here for those interested. It contains scene of the meeting with Tsuzuki-sensei mentioned above, 4lz and 4lo attempt for Hanyu-san (Shoma trying a quad-combo and Mura trying a 4-4 combo). Lots of great scenes.

Some of Yuzu's 2015 in 30s recap

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXkAZoZUwAMuVao.jpg

Some new photos from Nationals have been published on Sportiva today
http://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/photogallery/2016/01/01/post_173/
http://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/photogallery/2016/01/01/post_173/index2.php
http://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/photogallery/2016/01/01/post_173/index3.php
http://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/photogallery/2016/01/01/post_173/index4.php
http://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/photogallery/2016/01/01/post_173/index5.php

Yuzu's protocol at NHK Kouhaku 2015....all +GOEs and perfect PCS score

The spread eagle

Flying hair #1, #2

Holy porcelain

174cm

Long queue at Yuzuruha shrine on first day of new year.

Fanart #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10

FS school, how to avoid zayak

When you need some Yuzu

Yuzu is among Top 10 sports figure selected by a South Korean news

Red Cross's Love in Action campaign including Yuzu inviting you to try some quiz.

Kouhaku 2015

Happy New Year everyone!
Seems like I was fast enough to download Yuzu's Kouhaku cut from daylimotion before it got delited.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqgqu6tV66g
http://www.megafileupload.com/eauq/151231_紅白Digest_-_Dailymotion動画.mp4

OMG GUYS!!! Yuzu with.. idk what to call that thing for cheering

there's also Handsome young judge Yuzu

Yuzu introduction as a judge...first time i see this hairstyles on him, it goes with the hakama he is wearing.

GOR +3

Singing along

Bopping his head

Our boy

lol

Already a cute fanart from wankokoya

I like the left but the right suit the traditional costume

YUzu !!!!! he is so beautiful

https://twitter.com/enmi_g/status/682547757844807680

https://twitter.com/enmi_g/status/682548183151411200

https://twitter.com/shizuki2000/status/682549595797209088

i guess THIS FACE is as close as it gets to this emoji >>

Some nice pics from the show
http://www.asahi.com/articles/photo/AS20160101000054.html
http://www.asahi.com/articles/photo/AS20160101000053.html

Seimei vs Darth Vader

His Seimei vs Darth Vader epic photo almost 48K likes

Fanart the power of Seimei against the dark side ....epic

Photos

#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9

Hana Wa Saku photo set #1, #2

Twitter posts

Yuzu intro

Can't get enough of Seimei vs Darth Vader.

Sakai & Hanyu defeated Darth Vader before Arashi Jedis did? actual translation of Yahoo article

X-Japan sign

LOL there was still flower petal flying around..that's how one landed on his head

Slowmo of real life emoji

 

[jobori1989]

I don't know if you already seen this; there is a video on YouTube from Japan Nationals Gala practice showing Yuzuru attempting 4Lz but it was unfortunately under-rotated and he fell (ouch!) but it looked beautiful in the air.
A year ago I've heard Brian saying that he saw Yuzuru land a 4Lz once!
I hope by the 2018 Olympic we would see him do 4Lo, 4Lz, and even 4Axel!!!
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O28vsZJL8Zw

 

[HanDomi]

I don't know if you already seen this; there is a video on YouTube from Japan Nationals Gala practice showing Yuzuru attempting 4Lz but it was unfortunately under-rotated and he fell (ouch!) but it looked beautiful in the air.
A year ago I've heard Brian saying that he saw Yuzuru land a 4Lz once!
I hope by the 2018 Olympic we would see him do 4Lo, 4Lz, and even 4Axel!!!
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O28vsZJL8Zw

But on good side quad loop looks quite consistent at least from what we are able to see

 

[gsyzf]

I don't know if you already seen this; there is a video on YouTube from Japan Nationals Gala practice showing Yuzuru attempting 4Lz but it was unfortunately under-rotated and he fell (ouch!) but it looked beautiful in the air.
A year ago I've heard Brian saying that he saw Yuzuru land a 4Lz once!
I hope by the 2018 Olympic we would see him do 4Lo, 4Lz, and even 4Axel!!!
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O28vsZJL8Zw

I believe we will see his try 4Lo this season (he is skipping 4CC, so he can have more time to practice and attempt 4Lo at WC) and 4Lz by 2018. (I believe his goal is to include 4Lz in his program by the Olympics. It depends on his success rate of 4Lz.) I'm not sure about 4A.

 

[Farnaz]

I don't know if you already seen this; there is a video on YouTube from Japan Nationals Gala practice showing Yuzuru attempting 4Lz but it was unfortunately under-rotated and he fell (ouch!) but it looked beautiful in the air.
A year ago I've heard Brian saying that he saw Yuzuru land a 4Lz once!
I hope by the 2018 Olympic we would see him do 4Lo, 4Lz, and even 4Axel!!!
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O28vsZJL8Zw

Thank you very much for the link, I really wanted to see it

 

[jobori1989]

But on good side quad loop looks quite consistent at least from what we are able to see

I quite agree, I've seen him land 5/6 4Lo on YouTube over the past 2 years (I think :scratch3 which is a good sign, but only with high speed going into the jump plus amazing knee bend to get the free leg back in time!
The 4Lz needs more time and practice but I think he feels inspired by Jin's easiness with 4Lz that he is considering it for next season or the one after.

 

[SuzyQ]

Yuzu's protocol at NHK Kouhaku 2015....all +GOEs and perfect PCS score

The spread eagle

Flying hair #1, #2

Holy porcelain

174cm

Long queue at Yuzuruha shrine on first day of new year.

Fanart #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10

FS school, how to avoid zayak

When you need some Yuzu

Thank you alia for the links

One thing;

This is Yuzuriha Jinja (Shrine)
https://twitter.com/rikudo1028/status/682799722839457792

but, this is Seimei Jinja (Shrine)
https://twitter.com/momo_381/status/682777308927660034

It seems Akiko Suzuki also visited this shrine
You can see her Ema under Yuzuru's.

Oh, a bit late but, A HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone

My best wishes to you all !!

 

[Lindacrow]

Thank you alia for the links

One thing;

This is Yuzuriha Jinja (Shrine)
https://twitter.com/rikudo1028/status/682799722839457792

but, this is Seimei Jinja (Shrine)
https://twitter.com/momo_381/status/682777308927660034

It seems Akiko Suzuki also visited this shrine
You can see her Ema under Yuzuru's.

Oh, a bit late but, A HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone

My best wishes to you all !!

Didnt Akiko visit the shrine awhile ago for an Asachan broadcast talking about the potential of Yuzu scoring +200 in the free skate?

 

[da96103]

I don't know if you already seen this; there is a video on YouTube from Japan Nationals Gala practice showing Yuzuru attempting 4Lz but it was unfortunately under-rotated and he fell (ouch!) but it looked beautiful in the air.
A year ago I've heard Brian saying that he saw Yuzuru land a 4Lz once!
I hope by the 2018 Olympic we would see him do 4Lo, 4Lz, and even 4Axel!!!
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O28vsZJL8Zw

I decided to have a look at the base values of quadruple jumps:

http://sk8stuff.com/traindocs/5_levels_perspective.pdf

4T 10.3
4S 10.5
4Lo 12.0
4F 12.3
4Lz 13.6
4A 15.0

There's a big jump between 4S 10.5 to 4Lo 12.0.
The 4F is only 0.3 higher than 4Lo.
There's another big jump between 4F 12.3 to 4Lz 13.6.

Conclusion: It does make sense to train for the 4Lo and 4Lz and skip the 4F (except for completion's sake). If a skater has enough time in his career to learn three different quads, then choose one from 4T/4S, one from 4Lo/4F and the last one will be 4Lz.

 

[Farnaz]

I decided to have a look at the base values of quadruple jumps:

http://sk8stuff.com/traindocs/5_levels_perspective.pdf

4T 10.3
4S 10.5
4Lo 12.0
4F 12.3
4Lz 13.6
4A 15.0

There's a big jump between 4S 10.5 to 4Lo 12.0.
The 4F is only 0.3 higher than 4Lo.
There's another big jump between 4F 12.3 to 4Lz 13.6.

Conclusion: It does make sense to train for the 4Lo and 4Lz and skip the 4F (except for completion's sake). If a skater has enough time in his career to learn three different quads, then choose one from 4T/4S, one from 4Lo/4F and the last one will be 4Lz.

4Lo is not an easy as 4S (not that none of them are easy ). So, to avoid zayaking skaters like Yuzuru that already have two 3As and two 4Ts naturally go for 4S before 4Lo.

 

[da96103]

I quite agree, I've seen him land 5/6 4Lo on YouTube over the past 2 years (I think :scratch3 which is a good sign, but only with high speed going into the jump plus amazing knee bend to get the free leg back in time!
The 4Lz needs more time and practice but I think he feels inspired by Jin's easiness with 4Lz that he is considering it for next season or the one after.

Looks like the 2018 Olympic FS goal might be to do a 4 different quad programme with two 3A's.

Example:

4Lz
4Lo
4S
4T + 3T
3A
3A + 1Lo +3S
3F
Choice for last combo jump:
A. If he fully rotates all 4 quads or pops one quad into a double --- 3Lz + 3T or 3Lo + 3T
B. If he pops one of the quads into a triple --- 3Lz +2T or 3Lo + 2T

Alternate: A 5-quad programme with one repeated quad plus two 3A's? I think this is too physical draining to be done properly at Yuzu-level.

 

[da96103]

4Lo is not an easy as 4S (not that none of them are easy ). So, to avoid zayaking skaters like Yuzuru that already have two 3As and two 4Ts naturally go for 4S before 4Lo.

Another thing that I heard is the Yuzu's training for the 4Lo stabilizes the 4S, so a skater can kill two quads birds at the price of one quad training stone. (If this makes any sense. )

 

[Hanmgse]

I seriously don't think Yuzuru will be able to put 4Lz in his layout, he only has two years and the jump doesn't seem consistent at all.

 

[alia jackson]

Oh my lord! :giveup:


If anyone want to sing along to Hana wa Saku shared by Huynh Trang @YHIFG FB (English subs at top & karaoke lyrics at the bottom)

Gorgeous photo 1, photo 2.

Translation of Behind the scenes of Japan National the parts with Yuzuru’s former coach and Yahoo headlines

Yuzu sparkling moments

Yuzu signature moves set 1, set 2

A take on Yuzu hairstyles

A donor gotten Yuzu red cross file

Yuzu's poster around Japan: @Harajuku, @Parco Center?, @?, @Shizuoka Isetan

Over 2K views Kohaku in China?

someone turns the photos into Kose adverts

More fanart #0, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8

I believed this fanart is about Pooh-san not appearing on stage during the Disney song at Kohaku

 

[Lunna]

YzRIKO re-uploaded Kouhaku Yuzu cut (now it's a little longer)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k7wm7xc7htaB3veAwnT
Can somebody please tell me the name of the song around 4:15 seems like it stuck in my head after re-watching this video like.. a lot of times :rofl2:

 

[Pamigena]

Can somebody please tell me the name of the song around 4:15 seems like it stuck in my head

You mean Arashi's aiaiaiaiai song?
(I think more correctly it would be called ai wo sakebe, but I like mine better )

 

[Lunna]

You mean Arashi's aiaiaiaiai song?
(I think more correctly it would be called ai wo sakebe, but I like mine better )

Yeah, that one and I'm not even into j-pop music
I liked Bump of chicken performance (just the band's name don't make sense to me ) - Yuzu has a nice taste (I preferred a little more harder stuff at his age )
And Golden Bomber where hilarious :rofl2: