Yuzuru Hanyu: 2016-17 Season

[danni]

Yuzu b'day wishes Part 6 is up with messages from New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico & Poland.

Thank you, Alia! Merry Christmas!

 

[Hanmgse]

So worlds and 4CC, no more worries then, for now at least

 

[mcq]

Just saw this
Yuzuru is ranked 2nd and Mao is 7th. (1st is Kei Nishikori the tennis player). Anyone knows what ranking is this?

 

[Fayruza]

So worlds and 4CC, no more worries then, for now at least

That's impossible, we'll find something to worry about in no time!
Delighted to have a chance to root for Yuzu twice at least. There's also WTT, isn't there?

 

[gladiolusc]

Just saw this
Yuzuru is ranked 2nd and Mao is 7th. (1st is Kei Nishikori the tennis player). Anyone knows what ranking is this?

2016 athlete search ranking

 

[mcq]

2016 athlete search ranking

Thank you always gladiousc!

 

[Pamigena]

p. 3351 – 3376


NEWS

Yuzuru was assigned to compete at 4CC and Worlds.
(full list of assignments for Team Japan was posted here)



PICTURES & VIDEOS

Animated for the first time
Longer version

Sendai TV posted a bittersweet message on their huge Yuzu billboards
https://twitter.com/miruku0623/status/811754326867574784

Here's the new "Love in Action" CM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQgo-Ab0c9U
And Radio CM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHGvCWkFt38

Can we talk about why Pooh is checking out his tush?

Beat the flu, Yuzu! A cute little fan art to ease the air there:
https://twitter.com/same_to_osushi/status/811856329774014464
https://twitter.com/same_to_osushi/status/811565729652715520

New fan art from runrun on twitter, always sooooo cute: https://twitter.com/runrun8383/status/811954827517304833

News23 : Yuzuru part. Anyone know what Yuzu was saying here? (I heard badminton and I assumed it is about rio)
(Also he seems to be ranked (?) 7th in something but I can't really Japanese so I don't know what it is)

Loosely translated.... It's a review of the top 10 "scenes" (moments?) in sports this year. Yuzu's 4-peat at GPF made #7. Then they asked him what his favorite was, and he said it was from badminton when the Japanese ladies double won gold. I the It was the first time for the Japanese to take gold in badminton, and there was a lot of pressure on them. He had a similar experience in Sochi, so he was able to really get into it/ support them.

Runrun on twitter put together all her chibi HopeLega drawings into videos. It's really cute and something for us to enjoy until we see Yuzu in competition again. Hope you all have a great holiday.

https://twitter.com/runrun8383/status/812087699691581440
https://twitter.com/runrun8383/status/812088445744988160
https://twitter.com/runrun8383/status/812089545030123520
https://twitter.com/runrun8383/status/812090749181313024

I don't know if this was posted before but is from Yzriko channel, an extra video of the nhk banquet, it's very short but you can see yuzu looks really cute as always

Yuzuru and Shoma 10 years ago.
I think some scenes of Yuzuru are first to see.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnzAgWCR764

I'll try to comfort myself looking at this pic. The way Brian looks at Yuzu then...
https://pp.vk.me/c637322/v637322593/22648/hMe26EFQxGs.jpg

There's yet another picture of Brian applauding Yuzu's English...
https://pp.vk.me/c637322/v637322593/22651/UQq9bbcaoOc.jpg

Pretty fan arts for Christmas

https://twitter.com/wahuwahueriko/status/812681414663553024

"LOVE" "Get well soon" "HEALTH" "Rooting for You"

https://twitter.com/runrun8383/status/812687951108804609

OTHER

I know It's not okay to post things about YOI here but Look who is in the cover of Ice Jewells in anime version https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0OCx81VQAA3c5f.jpg

HI Everyone:

I just posted part 1 of 2 of a series of photos I took at GPF. I will post part 2 in a few days.

https://sportymags.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/yuzuru-hanyu-2016-gpf-photos-part-1/

And here was my blog entry about my GPF experience:

https://sportymags.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/yuzuru-hanyu-4-time-gpf-champion/

Hope you enjoy.

I am more shocked by this: http://www.icenetwork.com/news/2016/12/21/211965526

My apology for the delay in the videos for Yuzu birthday messages as I’m struggling with some tech issues.

THANK YOU all for your birthday wishes to Yuzu!! Altogether 700+ birthday wishes from worldwide fans in 70 countries (raw data at this link).


The first 5 parts of the videos are up: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5


The videos of messages from the following countries will be posted in due time (New Zealand, Netherland, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA, , Ukraine, UAE, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam).

Yuzu b'day wishes Part 6 is up with messages from New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico & Poland.

神ってる kamitteru
- truly divine.

https://twitter.com/Rion_1207/status/812237801534017536

(From the opening of Nats program by Fuji TV.)
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x563z1g_全日本2016-opening-その時-選手たちの心境は_sport

In a news ad about Nationals, the paper included a get well message for Yuzu So sweet.

ARTICLES & TRANSLATIONS

http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2016/12/21/yuzuru-hanyu-japan-national-championships-figure-skating/

It seems like Elle Japan conduct an interview with Simon Reed and Chris Howarth (Besp commentator) about Yuzuru . A lot of interesting stuff here. They were asked about their favorite program from hanyu, what they think about hanyu, his strong points etc (also they think he's handsome? lol). (Click on each picture to see each of them)

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1/20
Caption: 2016 GPF EX. Elegant~

Title: “Elegant and a very strong competitor"
Q: What’s the best point about Yuzu?
Simon: Hm. He’s really elegant, really strong. He’s also a great competitor, always looks like he’s enjoying the competition. Tries his best even under the stiffest circumstances.

2/20
Caption: 2014 Sochi podium. Sleeves too long (cute)

Title: “First skater to get 300+ score"
Chris: Exactly as Simon says. It’s clear if you look at his past results, but he’s the first person to go for a quad loop in competition, and the first Japanese male skater to get the Olympic gold. And now he wins GPF for the 4th consecutive time. And he was the first skater to ever score 300+… All that really speaks to his character.

3/20

Title: “No doubt the strongest skater right now"
Chris: He’s no doubt the strongest skater right now. And, as Simon said, he performs and delivers under extreme pressure. It’s indescribable how much pressure it is to show up at the ice rink with so many spectators watching. Although even if there is no pressure, it’s still hard...

4/20

Title: “That’s Yuzu!"
Chris: He made a great landing with the quad loop at GPF. Although he almost seemed like his nose was going to touch the ground, he somehow managed to hold his body back up to survive the landing. That’s Yuzuru for you! It’s always so exciting / nerve-wrecking (in a good way, adrenaline-y?) to watch his performance. He has such charisma in him, it’s always a pleasure.

5/20
Title: “Dignified even after a fail"
Q: What’s a skill that only Yuzu has?
Simon: Nobody beats his elegance on the ice. He is dignified and stately. But he also isn’t perfect, as you can also see from this year’s GP. Then again, even when he fails, it’s as if nothing happened. Even after he fails, he continues in a majestic manner. You can really feel his confidence.

6/20
Title: It’s like magic!
Chris: Yes. There’s no one else that has all his qualities. The ability to draw spectators in, his exquisite technical ability, and as Simon said, that elegance. Of course, he doesn’t always display all these qualities at the same time. But when he does, it’s like magic!

7/20
Title: Yuzu pushes the technical limits
Chris: And, I just have to say this. Yuzu challenges himself to his technical limits and pulls the other skaters along. We might be seeing more failures from skaters hereon in the coming years, but that’s because they are now challenging harder jumps than ever. And that’s because Yuzu is always challenging himself. That’s awesome!

8/20
Title: Prince Program. Love that!
Q: What’s your favorite program by Yuzu?
Simon: Hmmmm, I can’t decide on one, I have two. One’s the Prince Program that Jeff Buttle choreographed for his SP this year. Loved that.

9/20
Simon (cont): But, to me, I really felt his charisma during 2014 CoC. He collided with Yan Han and was really injured.

10/20
Simon (cont): Despite falling five times, he won the silver medal. It’s a wonder that he didn’t stop mid-performance. He could seem so weak then, but really he was tremendously resilient. Such a fantastic combination!

11/20
Title: He challenges his weaknesses every single year
Chris: It’s a hard question for me… Well, I also enjoyed the SP (it was a great program) this year immensely. Yuzu keeps challenging his weaknesses every single year, and that’s what’s so great about him. This year’s program was particularly challenging for him, so it left a great impression on me.

12/20
Title: Delicate but strong
Q: Beside his technical skills, what do you like about Yuzu?
Simon: Although he’s delicate, he’s a really strong figure skater. The combination.

13/20
Title: The fact that he still went to Canada (to train with Brian) after having been through so much is great
Simon: His resilience, which he showed in the CoC incident. But also, after the 2011 earthquake, when he was unable to practice in Sendai and went to Yokohoma until the rink in Sendai reopened. The amazing courage that took him to Canada. (Of course Brian Orser is a great coach) But he really completely changed his life.

14/20
Title: Yuzu is a success case
Simon: Well many skaters go abroad, but amongst them, Yuzu is a great example. It was a necessary step at the time for him to advance to the next level, and he made it.

15/20
Caption: Russian fairy Evgenia full of smiles in front of Yuzu. She gave Yuzu a (Elle says electric facial ) tumbler for his birthday.
Title: Yuzu is really popular with the girls
Simon: Although Yuzu says he doesn’t have a lot of Japanese friends, his friends say he’s the most popular among Japanese girls. Kei Nishiki the tennis player might be more popular amongst boys, but amongst the girls… (of course there are male fans too) he’s by far the most popular (laughs).

16/20
Title: Yuzu might be even more popular than Beckham at the time
Simon: I think David Beckham was pretty popular in Japan. He was the most popular athlete in the past 20 years. But, as far as I know, Yuzu seems to be more popular than Beckham back then.

17/20
Title: While facing staggering pressure
Simon: While he faces staggering pressure, he skates as if he doesn’t feel that at all. Of course, his looks probably contribute to the popularity. Well, you can ask the girls (laughs).

18/20
Title: Amazing charisma
Chris: I think Yuzu has great charisma. He just catches my attention every single time he gets on the ice. I can’t look away. It’s like “I can see exciting things coming up!” I think that’s his magical charm.

19/20
Title: He always overcomes pressure
Chris: Simon was also saying, but it’s amazing the amount of pressure he faces, with so many fans watching. And he always overcomes and shows us.

20/20
Title: Of course, he’s handsome too
Chris: There are no other players with such amazing qualities. And of course, he’s a looker! (laughs)

 

[Hanmgse]

That's impossible, we'll find something to worry about in no time!
Delighted to have a chance to root for Yuzu twice at least. There's also WTT, isn't there?

Yes it's in April

 

[eta]

Shoma and Mura were chosen from the men. Phew, no Yuzuru.
https://twitter.com/WFS_JP/status/813002335496454144

Thank you so much for this piece of news, I was so worried despite JSF stating that they'll respect the skater's wishes

 

[Sydney Rose]

I would have passed out in shock if Yuzu had not gotten the choices he wanted. He's the most popular and powerful figure skater in the world right now and deservedly so. But because he's also so modest and has such a wonderful child-like quality to him, I think it's easy to forget how much power (or potential power) he wields in the sport.

 

[Meoima]

I would have passed out in shock if Yuzu had not gotten the choices he wanted. He's the most popular and powerful figure skater in the world right now and deservedly so. But because he's also so modest and has such a wonderful child-like quality to him, I think it's easy to forget how much power (or potential power) he wields in the sport.

Well to be fair, had it not been Yuzuru but some other skater who happened to be Japanese No.1 with some good history of medals, they would still have to give their No.1 that privilege of taking a rest from National. Japan men field is not deep right now. They couldn't afford to throw away OGM and WC like the Russian girls.

 

[Yatagarasu]

Ah wonderful, all is well, we got the news we were hoping for Merry (this) Christmas everyone!

There was no way they'd pass him up, the question of 3 spots is also there and the higher Yuzuru goes, the easier is to get it. And yes, unfortunately the field is not that deep these days but still, even if it were, he's still way too important. 4CC is a title he does not have so good, good and phew no AWG.

 

[cherryncy]

Yuzuru Hanyu

christmas gift delivery! unwrap your gift

 

[cherryncy]

I don't know who did this but merry christmas from santa yuzu

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[Biellmann]

We will see at 4cc how good his form is, that's good.

But i have a good feeling (but maybe just bc i'm excited about holidays or bc of his participation at 4cc and Worlds or just bc i think it's about time for him to win it and i want it to be like that )

 

[xibsuarz]

I had no doubts we would be at Worlds, and was pretty sure he would go to 4 CC if he wanted to. It's so nice to think we will get to see him compete between now and Worlds, it's been a while since it last happened :yes:
Merry Christmas to everyone btw

 

[shiroKJ]

Yay for both Worlds and 4CC! :clapper: I hope we can see him in good condition for both and for him to skate his best at worlds.

 

[sallycinnamon]

A little bit maybe late, but Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates!

I'm really happy that Yuzuru will compete at 4CC, because almost every major rivals will be there, so it will be very good for him to compete at such a big competition before Worlds, and also because it is a test event for the Gangneung/Olympics arena. Plus there is a good chance to win a gold medal which is still missing from his glorious collection.

 

[Yatagarasu]

^^
And if he does, he'll be the first man in the history to win everything in Juniors and then in Seniors (ETA current titles of JGPF and JWCh, GPF, CC, WCh and OGM). This was only achieved previously by Yuna and Virtue/Moir. That'd be a nice group there

 

[mcq]

^^
And if he does, he'll be the first man in the history to win everything in Juniors and then in Seniors. This was only achieved previously by Yuna and Virtue/Moir. That'd be a nice group there

Didn't Plush do that too? And maybe Yagudin if you count out Nationals LOL