Yuzuru Hanyu: 2018-2019

[xibsuarz]

https://twitter.com/yuzuru_fairy/status/1060373501306056704 Charlie White Commentary on Otonal at Helsinki!

I am so glad we got Charlie's commentary, he is always my favorite out of all the commentators. He speaks with the obvious knowledge of a skater and never fails to mention the details that make Yuzu's programs special, like he talked about the transitions here and why it's so hard to pull off the 3A with that entry, and the way he complimented his movements and facial expressions. It's not something you usually hear. He knew Yuzuru usually starts slow and commented on it, and even on the fact that he memorizes other skaters' programs. He always says lots of amazing things about Yuzu but not as a fanboy (which is also pretty fun to listen as the Italian Eurosport commentators or the Spanish Commentators), but as someone who possesses some deep knowledge of the sport (well duh, it's Charlie White ) and because of that he appreciates all that Yuzuru can do as a skater.
Thank you so much for posting it!

 

[yude]

I remember Charlie seemed to be nice to Yuzuru after SP of Worlds 2017. Yuzuru finished in 5th but Charlie might have known he would come back strong in FS

Found the video, I just love this short interview :luv17:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltQyIWWSxZ0&sns=tw

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/jobs_chura/status/1058331722645831682 Another Patent Yuzu jump recovery. -What? this is totally +GOE

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/yuz_mak/status/1060418660471332864?s=21 Australian commentary for SP
So much compliments on his skating, so much shade on his costume!

 

[siberia82]

In case any of you were curious about the CBC commentary for his GP Helsinki LP, it's at the 1:26 mark, plus there's a "Coming Up" fluff at the beginning (the password is men): https://vimeo.com/296555177 His SP wasn't broadcast on Canadian television.

 

[Marin]

https://twitter.com/hqnsols/status/...BM3D7K4S4l5fTgaSEwmibFwOdAIWPMNwFkoG6UZZC2Gj8

He looks pretty scary here, and Matsuoka's respectful face

 

[Henni147]

I don't know, if this has been mentioned here already, but can we please talk about THE goosebumper of 18/19?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fMDUdEkP1U&t=144s

I mean: How many skaters (male, female, pair, dance) have experienced a screaming madness like this BEFORE the step sequence?!

 

[Reth]

I don't know, if this has been mentioned here already, but can we please talk about THE goosebumper of 18/19?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fMDUdEkP1U&t=144s

I mean: How many skaters (male, female, pair, dance) have experienced a screaming madness like this BEFORE the step sequence?!

Some of the commentators was so shooked by the screams here

 

[TallyT]

Thank you all so much for the video commentaries!

I do have to say, non-fans are going to get salty and sick of the words "two time Olympic champion" waaaay before the commentators do, let alone us - I think Andrea Joyce and Charlie White threw it in more that I would dare! (If anyone finds their FS commentary, pleasepleaseplease....) And Kurt and Carol over at CBC are now fully fledged Hanyu fans, let's face it :rofl2:

https://twitter.com/yuz_mak/status/1060418660471332864?s=21 Australian commentary for SP
So much compliments on his skating, so much shade on his costume!

Nor surprised at the latter and we do agree he looks superb in the plain black practice gear (better than pretty much everyone else because of those lines) but if all the commentators haven't worked out by now that Yuzu will do Yuzu (it took me what, weeks?)....

ps - the poster said she'd put up the FS by the same channel, and she has https://twitter.com/yuz_mak/status/1060491623920857088

I don't know, if this has been mentioned here already, but can we please talk about THE goosebumper of 18/19?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fMDUdEkP1U&t=144s

I mean: How many skaters (male, female, pair, dance) have experienced a screaming madness like this BEFORE the step sequence?!

Oh yes, that moment, the buildup and then the absolute ROAR.... that was the moment I thought (in my third viewing because the first two were more a @#$e%&!#s%#@*&$@!!! thought ) that I would really really hate to be the next skater this year when Yuzu's on form and on a rampage. Because there are moments in both programs that are brilliantly structured to build the intense drama and wind up the audience, and that is sooooo one of them.

How must it feel to be the focus of that?

 

[Danibellerika]

I am so glad we got Charlie's commentary, he is always my favorite out of all the commentators. He speaks with the obvious knowledge of a skater and never fails to mention the details that make Yuzu's programs special, like he talked about the transitions here and why it's so hard to pull off the 3A with that entry, and the way he complimented his movements and facial expressions. It's not something you usually hear. He knew Yuzuru usually starts slow and commented on it, and even on the fact that he memorizes other skaters' programs. He always says lots of amazing things about Yuzu but not as a fanboy (which is also pretty fun to listen as the Italian Eurosport commentators or the Spanish Commentators), but as someone who possesses some deep knowledge of the sport (well duh, it's Charlie White ) and because of that he appreciates all that Yuzuru can do as a skater.
Thank you so much for posting it!

I loved his NBC Olympics 4K commentary too. During the ladies he shared that before he moved to ice dance he had all of his triples up to the axel, so that explains why he has such good technical knowledge.

I remember Charlie seemed to be nice to Yuzuru after SP of Worlds 2017. Yuzuru finished in 5th but Charlie might have known he would come back strong in FS

Found the video, I just love this short interview :luv17:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltQyIWWSxZ0&sns=tw

I remember this. In Charlie We Trust!!

Thank you all so much for the video commentaries!

I do have to say, non-fans are going to get salty and sick of the words "two time Olympic champion" waaaay before the commentators do, let alone us - I think Andrea Joyce and Charlie White threw it in more that I would dare! (If anyone finds their FS commentary, pleasepleaseplease....) And Kurt and Carol over at CBC are now fully fledged Hanyu fans, let's face it :rofl2:



Nor surprised at the latter and we do agree he looks superb in the plain black practice gear (better than pretty much everyone else because of those lines) but if all the commentators haven't worked out by now that Yuzu will do Yuzu (it took me what, weeks?)....

ps - the poster said she'd put up the FS by the same channel, and she has https://twitter.com/yuz_mak/status/1060491623920857088



Oh yes, that moment, the buildup and then the absolute ROAR.... that was the moment I thought (in my third viewing because the first two were more a @#$e%&!#s%#@*&$@!!! thought ) that I would really really hate to be the next skater this year when Yuzu's on form and on a rampage. Because there are moments in both programs that are brilliantly structured to build the intense drama and wind up the audience, and that is sooooo one of them.

How must it feel to be the focus of that?

They split the commentary. Johnny, Tara, and usually Terry do the free skates because that's aired Sundays on NBC (usually only the final ladies and men's groups unless it's a notable American). Then throughout the following week they air the whole competition on The Olympic Channel where they'll bring in other commentators for short and ice dance and then it's an extended play of Johnny and Tara commentating on free skates for everyone. Prior weeks they used Ryan Bradley and Tanith for the SPs but this week they used Charlie (who I love) and Andrea. Terry wasn't with Johnny and Tara because he was covering gymnastics worlds.

As for non-fans, they can roll their eyes all day but facts are facts . He did the thing :cool14:.

 

[Henni147]

Oh yes, that moment, the buildup and then the absolute ROAR.... that was the moment I thought (in my third viewing because the first two were more a @#$e%&!#s%#@*&$@!!! thought ) that I would really really hate to be the next skater this year when Yuzu's on form and on a rampage. Because there are moments in both programs that are brilliantly structured to build the intense drama and wind up the audience, and that is sooooo one of them.

Not to mention that you have to slalom around +1000 Poohs when you enter the ice and the number of plushies is growing exponentially with Yuzu's skating qualities...


Next step: resurfacer+shovel on top speed clearing tons of plush out of the way for the next skater
Alternative: ISU Communication #2210 - Yuzuru Hanyu is always skating last

 

[Weetos]

https://twitter.com/yuz_mak/status/1060418660471332864?s=21 Australian commentary for SP
So much compliments on his skating, so much shade on his costume!

I am just having visions of some poor fan sitting down afterwards, looking at the Pooh bear still in her hand and realising she threw her handbag instead

 

[Reth]

I am just having visions of some poor fan sitting down afterwards, looking at the Pooh bear still in her hand and realising she threw her handbag instead

Someone threw her bag??

 

[hanyuufan5]

Man, I never thought that anything would replace R&J 2 as my favorite Yuzu costume, but Otonal has. :luv17:

 

[Interspectator]

There was a slight change in the otonal costume coloring, there are now some blue streaks that are added to the bottom of the costume and sleeves, which is nice. --Still would like it to be a tad bit longer and more vibrant blue.

Still, it's a definite 'Yuzu' costume. Frills and bling!

 

[Interspectator]

This made me really laugh, as a ballet and FS fan, this humorous ballet vlogger posted his impression of Yuzuru Hanyu, from warm up, to routine, to Pooh-rain. https://twitter.com/handsomedancerk/status/1060555566051930112

 

[Danibellerika]

Someone threw her bag?? ��

https://twitter.com/sheils1002/stat...jaX1QWwo4d3ISvDSfRZsq1MDmprmJ1Ccah2qcESn03LdA

Thanks, kiches.

 

[Weetos]

https://twitter.com/sheils1002/stat...jaX1QWwo4d3ISvDSfRZsq1MDmprmJ1Ccah2qcESn03LdA

Thanks, kiches.

Omg she really did throw it by accident? That is brilliant

I think I would lose my mind too.

 

[IceBallerina]

Not to mention that you have to slalom around +1000 Poohs when you enter the ice and the number of plushies is growing exponentially with Yuzu's skating qualities...


Next step: resurfacer+shovel on top speed clearing tons of plush out of the way for the next skater
Alternative: ISU Communication #2210 - Yuzuru Hanyu is always skating last

I wonder how many poohs there will be at worlds this year? You might not be able to see the ice

 

[hanyuufan5]

https://twitter.com/sheils1002/stat...jaX1QWwo4d3ISvDSfRZsq1MDmprmJ1Ccah2qcESn03LdA

Thanks, kiches.

Oh gosh, it looks like the strap broke! She probably didn't mistake it for Pooh.