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I looked at the ice closely and did my eyesight deteriorate, or were the organisers inspired by Notte Stellata and tried to combine FS with another Olympic sport? I'm pretty sure this rink was partly adjusted for swimming...

I love the comments after POTO: 羽生結弦は羽生結弦です 😂 (loosely translated: Hanyu is Hanyu!) 言葉が出ません (I'm speechless!)

Whatever he does in the future, it won't be the same. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that had such an impact because we were not prepared for it, and because of the timing of it - a turning point in his life and ours (as fans), a truly cathartic experience after all he had suffered. I would call it, from an anthropological point of view, a rite of passage. Such things are, by definition, unrepeatable.

ISU channel, Live section.

Each tour separately, Osaka going first:

Wow, Mao Asada is going to build her own rink! Yuzu rink in Sendai is not completely impossible then

With this graphic comparison it looks like... he is Fuji-sama here?

It would merit a decent hashtag. How about #YuzuruHanyuIsFineArt?

Well, that's the right place I'm not a fan of this particular photo, but he himself is a work of art Edit: I like the comment from the Museum, so on point! Edit 2: Their tweet is on its way to becoming one of the most viewed and liked on their profile 😂

Actually, I'd like to hear from him on this 😂 I still haven't found the right way to lace up my skating boots quickly, effectively and effortlessly, it really baffles me how he can do that. I hope one day he records some kind of masterclasses, let it be advanced or seemingly basic stuff. I love all sorts of "how to's" in general, when they come from experts with a deep understanding of body and movement, and his way of thinking, feeling his body, and the demonstrations like the one with 'how to turn your arm into a wing' from Prologue (his lines there... ) would be something I could definitely pay for.

We are so spoiled!

Hi, @mei_yuzu! Thank you for your story! I know a lot of people are upset and uncomfortable about interacting on the forum, but I am actually very happy to hear so many different (yet still somehow similar) 'how I got Yuzu-ed' stories.

I cry almost every time I see it, not necessarily during the same moments. Although, for me, the show as a whole ultimately has a purifying effect, for a couple of weeks I put aside everything I could because I couldn't handle more feelings at once. I think that our reactions just prove how profound and authentic a piece of art the GIFT is.

In my case it is exactly the same. I had my favorites, of course, but they aroused my emotions only during competitions - in between I didn't bother with them.

What an excellent way to make the sport more popular!

I wonder... Iirc, people from TV Asahi were involved in the production of GIFT. Do you think there is a chance for TV broadcast in a few month? While part of me would like this to remain as something special, a one-off, and only between him and his fans, I can't stand that this masterpiece is not more widely known and discussed. A TV broadcast would allow random people to see it and fall down the rabbit hole.

I wouldn't be so sure. SOI tickets are still unsold, even if there was already a first come, first served phase. I'm afraid fanyus will boycott these shows, and it won't be good for Yuzuru, imo.

How sad he had to leave before that epic encore. 😔

Thank you, @Anni! Perfect timing, the day it ends I will be able to plunge into NS. (Although giving an addict more drugs might not be the best idea, but at least my Japanese will improve, as I will probably have managed to memorise every word of the story by the time this streaming expires 😅).

After Disney+ streaming expired, I'm suffering from Gift withrawal syndrome (or Gift hangover, as someone called it). Yuzu is already in another galaxy, but I'm dragging my feet.

From Ninja Mode to Daily Yuzu. I can't keep up with pro skater Hanyu.

The only option now is to register on Hulu Japan (free) and buy a ticket for one, two or all three events on Hulu Store. It's not available with Hulu monthly subscription. Did you buy a ticket for live streaming on Hulu Store?

Do you think that news every will re-broadcast NS? There is no 'miss performance' or even pause/rewind option on Hulu Store for this event. And what about their YT? They know there is international interest in anything Yuzu related, in the recent program with him as a special guest they even released an extended version on YT with non-broadcast parts.

Yes, it would go down in history as The Great Battle of Two Armies

Honestly, I would be surprised if he didn't make use of his experience of streaming the Gift. The purpose of Notte stellata is to commemorate victims and contribute to the reconstruction efforts of the region. What better way to do this than to allow his fans to pay for the streaming? Unless there are some legal issues or the sales analysis for Gift has lead to disappointing conclusions.