A request to my dear friends on being careful to not get provoked by specific posters in the NHK day 2 thread! Let them just waste their time and vent out their insecurities!
Congratulations to Yuzu!
I was not able to watch the event on live broadcast, and was only following updates about the men's fs on twitter, and immediately, upon learning that his legs were visibly shaking at the opening pose, I felt like a ton of rocks descended on my heart. I was so worried because I've always had this perception that Yuzu is stable as a rock when dealing with pressure (heck, the way he handled himself at the Olympics while still being injured is proof of that) and he is fearless. So my heart ached so much when I saw that hint of vulnerability, and even more so after learning that he really feared coming out of the 2nd GP event with an injury. Oh, Yuzu. It's understable though that he'd have trauma when it comes to 2nd GPs and injuries. Heck, even we, fans, wish him health for this GP above all else - health even takes precedence over him winning. So, imagine my relief when I saw him being happy and playful with 2 working ankles during the victory ceremony. Yuzu, please stay healthy and happy.
Anyway, it's astounding how he was able to quickly think on his feet as he was skating while being nervous and being worried about getting injured. That was quite a feat. Overall, the SC version is more nuanced and is less reserved, but this isn't even a bad performance. I mean, without knowing the intended layout, one would think that he did very few mistakes here and that is all thanks to his YOLO-ing prowess.
As for the SP, I actually like the NHK version better of Otonal compared to the SC one. Yes, Yuzu was more expressive in the latter, but I personally think his timing and step sequence are better in the former. Nothing much, I just want to say that I think Yuzu's performances here aren't really inferior to the ones he did in SC despite the huge difference in the total combined score.
Congratulations to Yuzu!
I was not able to watch the event on live broadcast, and was only following updates about the men's fs on twitter, and immediately, upon learning that his legs were visibly shaking at the opening pose, I felt like a ton of rocks descended on my heart. I was so worried because I've always had this perception that Yuzu is stable as a rock when dealing with pressure (heck, the way he handled himself at the Olympics while still being injured is proof of that) and he is fearless. So my heart ached so much when I saw that hint of vulnerability, and even more so after learning that he really feared coming out of the 2nd GP event with an injury. Oh, Yuzu. It's understable though that he'd have trauma when it comes to 2nd GPs and injuries. Heck, even we, fans, wish him health for this GP above all else - health even takes precedence over him winning. So, imagine my relief when I saw him being happy and playful with 2 working ankles during the victory ceremony. Yuzu, please stay healthy and happy.
Anyway, it's astounding how he was able to quickly think on his feet as he was skating while being nervous and being worried about getting injured. That was quite a feat. Overall, the SC version is more nuanced and is less reserved, but this isn't even a bad performance. I mean, without knowing the intended layout, one would think that he did very few mistakes here and that is all thanks to his YOLO-ing prowess.
As for the SP, I actually like the NHK version better of Otonal compared to the SC one. Yes, Yuzu was more expressive in the latter, but I personally think his timing and step sequence are better in the former. Nothing much, I just want to say that I think Yuzu's performances here aren't really inferior to the ones he did in SC despite the huge difference in the total combined score.
A request to my dear friends on being careful to not get provoked by specific posters in the NHK day 2 thread! Let them just waste their time and vent out their insecurities!
Hi all,
It's 2.44AM here but I am still too excited after today so I couldn't sleep yet.
This is my first (and hopefully not the last) opportunity to watch FS comp and Yuzu live and I enjoy it very very much!
I think we are all nervous today in arena but the energy and support during Yuzu's performance is sooo amazing.
To sum up my experience during NHK Trophy: I appreciate some skaters more, I found new appreciation to some others, and I also appreciate some skaters less.
Team Japan interviews will be something to look forward to. Guess what Yuzu will skate to?
Looks like Shizuka Arakawa is the host in the talk show this year. And it seems Japanese skaters are attending another press conference right now, they are busy
No info on EX yet? I can't wait!
Looks like Shizuka Arakawa is the host in the talk show this year. And it seems Japanese skaters are attending another press conference right now, they are busy
No info on EX yet? I can't wait!
Congratulations to Yuzu!
I was not able to watch the event on live broadcast, and was only following updates about the men's fs on twitter, and immediately, upon learning that his legs were visibly shaking at the opening pose, I felt like a ton of rocks descended on my heart. I was so worried because I've always had this perception that Yuzu is stable as a rock when dealing with pressure (heck, the way he handled himself at the Olympics while still being injured is proof of that) and he is fearless. So my heart ached so much when I saw that hint of vulnerability, and even more so after learning that he really feared coming out of the 2nd GP event with an injury. Oh, Yuzu. It's understable though that he'd have trauma when it comes to 2nd GPs and injuries. Heck, even we, fans, wish him health for this GP above all else - health even takes precedence over him winning. So, imagine my relief when I saw him being happy and playful with 2 working ankles during the victory ceremony. Yuzu, please stay healthy and happy.
Anyway, it's astounding how he was able to quickly think on his feet as he was skating while being nervous and being worried about getting injured. That was quite a feat. Overall, the SC version is more nuanced and is less reserved, but this isn't even a bad performance. I mean, without knowing the intended layout, one would think that he did very few mistakes here and that is all thanks to his YOLO-ing prowess.
As for the SP, I actually like the NHK version better of Otonal compared to the SC one. Yes, Yuzu was more expressive in the latter, but I personally think his timing and step sequence are better in the former. Nothing much, I just want to say that I think Yuzu's performances here aren't really inferior to the ones he did in SC despite the huge difference in the total combined score.
Yes! We can make the thread positive by posting our own views of NHK and Yuzu without engaging with sourpusses trying to ruin the mood. :agree:
https://twitter.com/kattwts/status/1198425880969826310/photo/1 Yuzu will skate to Haru Yo Koi! and Origin as a encore.
Guys, could you please let me know when the gala is? And, any link? Asking for the hubby
Guys, could you please let me know when the gala is? And, any link? Asking for the hubby
The ISU one is at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRmdWEc231Q
and doesn't appear to be geoblocked here... starts in 12 minutes, but Yuzu won't be on for quite a while
(ps - unlike the competitions, they seem to be allowing live chat and guess who most of the messages of love and support are for? )