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Yuzuru Hanyu: 2018-2019

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QUESTION:

Does anyone knows what’s Yuzuru’s fave Japanese dish? Since, I am not a Japanese I wanted to create and try the food he likes TIA
 
Yuzuru reviews his FS at WC and this season.

https://twitter.com/dollhanyu/status/1114241307273097216

Yuzuru says; (summary)

GOE difference between his 4T and Nathan's 4Lz was big which came from this season the new rule was applied. But when he thinks about the risk in doing and failing in difficult things, he needs to care about the balance. It was not easy for all skaters to make the programs after GOE rule changed because it was unknown territory for all of them. This season made him consider how to do the things called transition such as steps, turns, one-foot skating in the programs of the next season. He doesn't jump on the same spot on the ice during the programs. Looking at both SP and FS, he jumps in the different places with different routes, changing the tone of the music, and adjusting the timing, etc. He does these details and that is his pride and his style, and if he doesn't care about that anymore, he will be losing his identity (of his skating)." (the video is cut here but he continues) It made it clear this season that he has to make programs including his good points and to be able to deal with the evaluation by the judges at the same time.
 
yude said:
Yuzuru reviews his FS at WC and this season.

https://twitter.com/dollhanyu/status/1114241307273097216

Yuzuru says; (summary)

GOE difference between his 4T and Nathan's 4Lz was big which came from this season the new rule was applied. But when he thinks about the risk in doing and failing in difficult things, he needs to care about the balance. It was not easy for all skaters to make the programs after GOE rule changed because it was unknown territory for all of them. This season made him consider how to do the things called transition such as steps, turns, one-foot skating in the programs of the next season. He doesn't jump on the same spot on the ice during the programs. Looking at both SP and FS, he jumps in the different places with different routes, changing the tone of the music, and adjusting the timing, etc. He does these details and that is his pride and his style, and if he doesn't care about that anymore, he will be losing his identity (of his skating)." (the video is cut here but he continues) It made it clear this season that he has to make programs including his good points and to be able to deal with the evaluation by the judges at the same time.
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Do the judges care? :sarcasm: (sorry, I got sad while I was translating)

But of course, even if the judges don't care, Yuzuru cares because he is Yuzuru Hanyu who always has his own ideal skating on his mind, has been practicing the jumps from difficult entries since he was little because it was simply fun, not for the points...
 
There's been a lot of discussion about scoring and how the the system is broken. --I agree that skaters are often unable to tell in what circumstances they will get points. I'm glad that Yuzu continues to be true to his own ideals of skating. His devotion to every aspect of skating, his passion he shows in each performance has brought so many new fans to the sport.
However, if the judging continues to be opaque when it should be transparent, when points are awarded for anything other than what is codified, it undermines the faith athletes and fans have in the sport.

The skaters all try their best, even risking injury and their health, to follow the rules that will get them the most points. Judges need to try harder to apply the rules fairly or its a betrayal of the athletes that have put everything into the sport.
 
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yude said:
Do the judges care? :sarcasm: (sorry, I got sad while I was translating)

But of course, even if the judges don't care, Yuzuru cares because he is Yuzuru Hanyu who always has his own ideal skating on his mind, has been practicing the jumps from difficult entries since he was little because it was simply fun, not for the points...
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This interview makes me respect Yuzu even more that he is not going to budge and do things the 'efficient' way.

I read some comments that Yuzu should consider ditching the difficult entries and transitions in/out of jumps (despite it's a requirement for +5) and overall transitions since it only waste his stamina and reduce probability of landing when the judges are giving out +4/+5 just for landing jumps anyways. But the thing is we all know judges hold him to a different standard - there is no guarantee he will fare any better if he remove these things (but quality of his program will end up suffering), and I'm sure Yuzu understands it more than us the circumstances he is in.

Hence why his most cited motto is "efforts may lie but are not in vain". Although a lot of things he insists on seems to be pointless currently, I think will still benefit him in the long term. His biggest enemy from reaping that benefit is still unfortunately injuries, so we could only pray that he has a healthy next season and any seasons after that.

Also this interview confirmed one thing that has been a mystery to me. Despite I have watched his programs countless times, I still find it difficult to predict exactly when Yuzu will jump. Each time I watch his competition, I will be like ok its time for the jump now, yet he doesn't until a few seconds later, or I didn't think he was gong to jump and suddenly he jumps out of nowhere. I don't have that problem with the ladies I like, who I can pinpoint the exact time. I used to think its because Yuzu does not telegraph his jumps, but now I understand it more than that - he actually never use the same route or the same position, but go with his 'feel' of the music that day. I think that is what made him stand-out when I first get into his skating. I don't like it when skaters give off a strong feel of rote-learning choreography, and Yuzu has none of that. I think an old description of Eteri's describes it best " his movement may sometimes seem random, but it comes off as organic and natural".
 
http://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/03/20/golden-age-of-partnership/

The request from Philippines foreign affairs secretary to Japan in honour of Japan and Philippines strategic partnership:

"As a further testament of Japan’s generous friendship, would you kindly bring Yuzuru Hanyu, the Olympic figure skating champion, to our country? We have ice skating rinks in SM malls all over. Truly, please."

Ok, someone in the Philippines government must be a fan :laugh:
 
In my opinion, if say Yuzuru ditches difficult entries & exits & transitions, he will scored even lower. Cos he set such a high standard, anything less from him is deemed not worthy of an Olympic champion.

Already some western judges & commentators think his programs are boring. They dont understand the nuances & dont bother with such stuff.

These days, anything that's not direct 'in your face' explanation is perceived as too hard, the artist(or movie director) fail. Symbolism, nuances are not appreciated.

Most obvious for Yuzuru's case is complaints abt Hope & Legacy.

There's a debate online abt how much is figure skating judging subjective. I was shocked though that a retired prominent skater said GOE is subjective. Lol.
The bullet points are all there to minimize such subjectivity, esp jumps.

Artistic gymnastics at least is moving in the right direction. Gynmast does the element right, gets the points. Mistake, minus points.
 
Interspectator said:
There's been a lot of discussion about scoring and how the the system is broken. --I agree that skaters are often unable to tell in what circumstances they will get points. I'm glad that Yuzu continues to be true to his own ideals of skating. His devotion to every aspect of skating, his passion he shows in each performance has brought so many new fans to the sport.
However, if the judging continues to be opaque when it should be transparent, when points are awarded for anything other than what is codified, it undermines the faith athletes and fans have in the sport.

The skaters all try their best, even risking injury and their health, to follow the rules that will get them the most points. Judges need to try harder to apply the rules fairly or its a betrayal of the athletes that have put everything into the sport.
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Whole post :points:

I confess that I might not watch figure skating this deep after Yuzuru retired. I don't know yet but I am just feeling that way. Unfortunately I don't have favorite skater except for Yuzuru (while I like most of the Japanese ladies), so I may go back to myself before I found him, me watching figure skating on TV casually and just chatted with family and friends without looking at the numbers or placements :laugh: It is ok if someone tells me "you are not true fan of the sport", I don't mind that at all.

ankifeather said:
http://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/03/20/golden-age-of-partnership/

The request from Philippines foreign affairs secretary to Japan in honour of Japan and Philippines strategic partnership:

"As a further testament of Japan’s generous friendship, would you kindly bring Yuzuru Hanyu, the Olympic figure skating champion, to our country? We have ice skating rinks in SM malls all over. Truly, please."

Ok, someone in the Philippines government must be a fan :laugh:
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Wow, what an honor :love:
 
The new interview just showed how a sportsman Yuzu is.
And will be looking forward on what he will showcase next season. If only I can give him a new set of ankles.
 
eaglehelang said:
In my opinion, if say Yuzuru ditches difficult entries & exits & transitions, he will scored even lower. Cos he set such a high standard, anything less from him is deemed not worthy of an Olympic champion.
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This!!! The thing is not only judges but even fans score Yuzu compared to the best of himself. This is SOOOOOO unfair and that is why he always sweat blood to get each point of that GOE or PCS. If I may to add I think JSF has never done a good job for promoting him. Just imagine what USFS would do if he was American.
 
Farnaz said:
This!!! The thing is not only judges but even fans score Yuzu compared to the best of himself. This is SOOOOOO unfair and that is why he always sweat blood to get each point of that GOE or PCS.
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I agree. I can't imagine how big pressure Yuzuru has when the judges think "I know you can do better than this" all the time.

I am seeing the similar thing in Japanese commentaries. For example, they often say like "this 3A...not his best but still very good" while they praise 3A with long set up and normal entry by other skaters like "This 3A was amazing, beautiful!". It's just commentary and I don't mind much, but when it comes to the judging, it will be whole another story.
 
And the Otonal 3A at RoC and Worlds...Icescope already shows he has by far the highest and longest 3A, with back counter entry and twizzle exit , what more do Yuzu have to do to get +5? Do a victory sign in the air? In the past system these would have got +3, no question. And that Otonal 4S at RoC, he literally floated in the air, even the Russian commentator was like why was it not all +5? What more do the judges want?
 
ankifeather said:
What more do the judges want?
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TAT said the judges probably think they are immortal so they are being stingy.
Yuzu's final beauty blog entry has been uploaded.
He said his definition of beauty is dignity.
Though he never talked about skin care stuff I do have to agree, Yuzu's dignity as a human being definetly makes him beautiful.
And that is the main reason why lots of people love him from everywhere. Regardless of gender, age, nationality or culture.
 
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