CCTV5 just showed the program. Yuzu received overwhelming
90% of vote.
This is the
4min footage on Yuzu, they even covered the background of Seimei program. The Chinese fans really love him.
Translation of the video by Lilian Fung @YHIFG FB (aka Ahkeekee @GS):
This is the youngest athlete in figure skating to sweep all the honors and the king of figure skating, Yuzuru Hanyu. He keeps surpassing the records he set. Since figure skating is such a popular sport in China, Yuzu won by an overwhelmingly huge margin as the most outstanding foreign athlete in China. (They then plays the clip of yuzu's record breaking moment in nhk)
After executing all of his jumps perfectly in NHK, Yuzu smashed the records of sp, fp and total score, achieving almost full score for his pcs. He reused Ballade no. 1 for his short program in order to focus on his free program. (then introduces yuzu's program, the movie Onmyouji) in the original scripts on Abe no Seimei, it says: "Seimei has a slender body type, pale skin, water-like pure eyes; with his wits, he makes no mistakes in whatever he do." It is as though this character is tailor-made for Yuzu, and Yuzu is the only one who could present the essence of the historical figure, Japanese history and culture in his skate.
In his opening pose, it is as though Yuzu is chanting with his right hand, and supports the sky (heaven in the japanese context?) with his left hand while his foot moves as though he's controlling the earth (?), symbolizing that Onmyouji has control (?) over the heaven and earth. Imagine the entire ice rink as an entirely dark space, Yuzu's movements is like rays of sun beaming through absolute darkness, chasing away clouds and darkness. (WOAH)
Yuzu's movements and expressions changes along with the plot in the movie dramatically, this balance of expressions and movement is the essence of performing. Through Yuzu's skate, he presents the essence of the culture of Onmyouji. "It is undeniable that yuzu is the one of the most outstanding athlete in winter sports in recent years. To defeat the Westerners in this sport (fs) itself is an admirable feat."
"His desire to win is stronger than anyone else, if you remember, his coach Nanami said that if you ask in what way is Yuzu a talent, it would be that he's more diligent than everybody else" (there's a little part missing?) (then they play the recording breaking moment in gpf).
Perfect performance and breaking records are not the end of the story. His choreographer said there is still room for improvement in this programme. Hanyu, in his quest to surpass himself, goes through all lengths without any hesitation.
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Alternate translation of a section:
"The original work described Abe no Seimei as a man with an ethereal air and as having a slender figure, fair skin and a sparkling gaze! This character almost seems as if it were created just for Hanyu Yuzuru." - credit Prissy Lai
:thumbsup:
) to choreograph the opening of the second half of the FaOI tour. I wonder if he's coming this year as well.
