Yuzuru Hanyu: 2019-2021

[Interspectator]

I've read translations saying both Brian & Ghislain will be coming.

Yes, sorry, I've added Brian's name as well. When skimming I thought it was Briand not Brian....

 

[Farnaz]

topic:

I had a weird dream last night which was combination of many things that happened during the day. Anyways, it was like:

Hanyu family has bought a mansion and neighbours had gathered to congratulates. But, Yuzuru noticed that there was a ghost in the mansion pulling pranks on the guests so he called Dean Winchester for help. Dean came and brought an amulet that would reveal the ghost. Yuzu found the ghost who was a little frightened girl, nevertheless he wanted to kill the girl. Dean brought a petition from 41200 people to Yuzu to not kill the girl. Yuzu said "Wow, 41200 are all our friends?" and spared the girl.

OK, now that you had your bedtime story, you can go to sleep. Good night

 

[eaglehelang]

Yes, sorry, I've added Brian's name as well. When skimming I thought it was Briand not Brian....

Hahaha, you yourself better go get some rest.

 

[Interspectator]

Hahaha, you yourself better go get some rest.

So true. It's been a nervous wait. I couldn't believe Yuzu would really appear until he landed at Haneda.

 

[Nachi]

You all were so kind to give links to the twitter videos. I found the full video of today's draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkFf95zROw

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/shukod/status/1207384081400504327 Photographer shares his experience at yesterday’s draw, can’t choose which photo to post of Yuzu
https://twitter.com/yuzu1207_s/status/1207443783396118528?s=20 This is from Mezamashi, a morning news show, shows different angles from the Draw yesterday and afterwards Yuzu said, "I was so nervous, and tired!"

 

[firal]

Wow I know it's been a while but 4 years?? I am just happy he is able to make the Nationals this year! Before Yuzuru I think I always kind of take it for granted that athletes being able to compete and participate, never knowing so many things an go awry. Which is why I am a lot less nervous but more happy for him to be at home and thanking the home crowd for their continuous support with his performances.

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/sponichiyamato/status/1207507933421948929?s=20 Yuzu has arrived for practice.
https://twitter.com/sponichiyamato/status/1207508925194465281?s=20 Orser and Gislain have also arrived, all smiles.
https://twitter.com/asahi_photo/status/1207510974841835520?s=20 Yuzu and photographers

 

[Imov]

This week yuzu flies once again. I don't mind no 4 lutz he needs to rest it until worlds.

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/hitkurasawa/status/1207524735300431872?s=20 Yuzu at the rinkside, 4th group practice will start soon.
https://twitter.com/mainichiphoto/status/1207527648232001537?s=20 https://twitter.com/mainichiphoto/status/1207527648232001537?s=20 listening to music.
https://twitter.com/mainichiphoto/status/1207528887787241472?s=20 Brian and Pooh-san at the rinkside https://twitter.com/mainichiphoto/status/1207528887787241472?s=20
https://twitter.com/wdtkfm/status/1207533726025932801?s=20 Free run-through, 4Lo, messy landing, 4S, 3lz, 4T, 3A popped, quickly correcting, quad loop, salchow and toe landed.
https://twitter.com/hitkurasawa/status/1207534438499811328?s=20 This tweet makes it clearer, after a messy landing on the 4Lo, he did not jump any quads but afterwards, made corrections and landed the 4S, 4T-3T, 3A etc.

https://twitter.com/yuzu_kyun_mami/status/1207537738704023552?s=20 some photos.
https://twitter.com/spread_wing0217/status/1207546274787909632?s=20 Step sequence, popped lutz footage.

 

[khtmyzr]

Yuzuru must be exhausted from doing this many competitions within such short time period since he hasn’t done that in a while. not to mention the travel and time differences. I really hope he can get enough rest to recover and skate well.

I noticed from translations he said he’a trying to have ‘no major injuries’ here at Nationals as opposed to having ‘no injuries’ he has previously said in other competitions. Is it just the translation and me overthinking things?

 

[Interspectator]

Yuzuru must be exhausted from doing this many competitions within such short time period since he hasn’t done that in a while. not to mention the travel and time differences. I really hope he can get enough rest to recover and skate well.

I noticed from translations he said he’a trying to have ‘no major injuries’ here at Nationals as opposed to having ‘no injuries’ he has previously said in other competitions. Is it just the translation and me overthinking things?

I thought that was significant as well. He seems really really tired. I hope that he can rest well tonight, so that he can make it through the SP tomorrow.

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2019/12/19/kiji/20191219s00079000250000c.html Here's a full rundown of his practice from reporters.
It started off pretty poorly, he was popping everything, but after the runthrough he was able to go through all his jumps and land them cleanly in the end.

 

[khtmyzr]

I thought that was significant as well. He seems really really tired. I hope that he can rest well tonight, so that he can make it through the SP tomorrow.

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2019/12/19/kiji/20191219s00079000250000c.html Here's a full rundown of his practice from reporters.
It started off pretty poorly, he was popping everything, but after the runthrough he was able to go through all his jumps and land them cleanly in the end.

That much popping seems uncharacteristic. I hope it’s just jet lag.

https://twitter.com/yuuuuuzuwu/status/1207554916325056512?s=21
I felt better seeing jumps landed but Brian and Ghislain’s serious expressions aren’t helping be be at ease.

 

[yude]

topic:

I had a weird dream last night which was combination of many things that happened during the day. Anyways, it was like:

Hanyu family has bought a mansion and neighbours had gathered to congratulates. But, Yuzuru noticed that there was a ghost in the mansion pulling pranks on the guests so he called Dean Winchester for help. Dean came and brought an amulet that would reveal the ghost. Yuzu found the ghost who was a little frightened girl, nevertheless he wanted to kill the girl. Dean brought a petition from 41200 people to Yuzu to not kill the girl. Yuzu said "Wow, 41200 are all our friends?" and spared the girl.

OK, now that you had your bedtime story, you can go to sleep. Good night

You made me google Dean Winchester and I knew the guy

 

[yude]

It started off pretty poorly, he was popping everything, but after the runthrough he was able to go through all his jumps and land them cleanly in the end.

Stsq of Origin
3Lz
pop 4T
4T
pop 4S
check take off of 4Lo
pop 4Lo
Origin RT with jacket on (4Lo off the balance, pop 4S, pop 3Lz, pop 4T, pop 3A)
4S
3Lz
4T
4Lo
pop 4S
4Lo
4S
4T3T
4T3T
3A
Otonal RT (4S, 4T3T, pop 3A)
4T(tight)3T
3A

While I wish he will be able to do great, I don't expect perfect performances from him at this point. I hope he can smile after this competition and have nice holidays with good health.

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/__pino_____/status/1207607607554232321?s=20 Here's the Nationals opening montage from Fuji.

 

[Farnaz]

You made me google Dean Winchester and I knew the guy

Well, I got to know Dean Winchester, aka Jensen Ackles, only 3 months ago while supernatural has been running for more than 14 years now. I guess it's an acquired taste

 

[Farnaz]

I'm normally so optimistic but now worried for him. Although it can be the side effect of holiday season that makes me so sad.

P.S. But I really don't understand why he went back to Canada after GPF. Isn't there any ice rink in Japan that provides him with practice hours that he needs? Or is it because of medical treatment that he receives in Canada? I remember from old interviews that he was really happy with the treatment in Canada.

 

[Nachi]

I'd say it's also a thing about the coaches. I felt that it already had a bad impact on him when Ghislain wasn't able to reach Turin in time. After all that it would have been pretty bad if he decided to go to Japan without his coaches. They aren't only his but also other skaters coaches. They can't hop to Japan and stay there for two weeks just only for him when other skaters need a coach, too. At least that's what I think. Sure it is bad for him because he's very tired because of the time change. Otherwise this is nothing new to him but the older you get the worse you can handle these changes.

 

[Farnaz]

I'd say it's also a thing about the coaches. I felt that it already had a bad impact on him when Ghislain wasn't able to reach Turin in time. After all that it would have been pretty bad if he decided to go to Japan without his coaches. They aren't only his but also other skaters coaches. They can't hop to Japan and stay there for two weeks just only for him when other skaters need a coach, too. At least that's what I think. Sure it is bad for him because he's very tired because of the time change. Otherwise this is nothing new to him but the older you get the worse you can handle these changes.

Thanks Nachi for your post, that's a valid reasoning.