General Yuzuru Chat

[Yoa]

3 minutes ago, Eclair said:

if you don't want to watch the whole thing (you should though^^) fast forward to 1:31 for the part with Yuzu 

They talk about him earlier too. At 0:30 Misha is boasting that he did spiral sequence with Yuzu and Boyang's reaction is the best

[Eclair]

Just now, Yoa said:

They talk about him earlier too. At 0:30 Misha is boasting that he did spiral sequence with Yuzu and Boyang reaction is the best

that part didn't impress me that much  just kidding,  it was a cute moment 

[omurice]

10 minutes ago, Yoa said:

Misha and Boyang talking about Yuzu 

omg.... i forgot how good misha's chinese is 

seeing the three of them do a spiral together would be amazing :') 

[SSS]

Thanks to Zu, I just weighed myself, and I lost like 5 or 6 pounds...no mood to cook during weekend...too nervous to eat...having my first real meal, instant noodle now...(not a piece of a bread with strawberry jam (yes strawberry, ichigo!), not an apple)

[Fay]

@meoima and all the others, the quick translation of Plushenko's opinion about Yuzu. I only translated the part concerning Yuzu 

 

"Three years ago, I said in an interview that I preferred Yuzuru Hanyu among current male skaters. A skater who can do anything on the ice. It hasn’t changed since. Just his title has been augmented with ‘two time’

He was looked upon as a favourite in Pyongchang. The problem was whether he’s been able to recover from his ankle injury. Ever since he went back to practising on the ice, his training sessions have been top secret. No one was allowed into the skating rink, and no one knew what form he was in. But the Olympic Games have shown that he recovered completely. He skated brilliantly and won deservedly.

Apart from being talented, he’s also a fighter, though he grew into one. He used to give up when he messed up his elements, he used not to jump up after he fell, but he would spend a second or two on the ice. It even happened at competitions. Now it’s nothing like that. He learnt not to do that.

We first met when Yuzuru was ten. I’ve been taking part in shows in Japan for ages. He came to see our practises and shows. I remember him asking to see his 4Lz he was learning and I helped him with advice.

Athletes who achieved a lot often become arrogant, but Yuzuru is pretty much grounded. He’s a great guy – he’s modest, easy-going, well-mannered. He comes from a middle class family (simple family, having no pretensions), and he isn’t spoilt. I spoke to his parents and they are very nice. They are just as modest as he is.

He’s a hard worker. He’s so dedicated to figure skating that his routine has been ‘home-the skating rink - home’ for years. There has been no changes. Our male skaters lack such commitment and obsession and they waste their time and energy on unimportant things. He’s so disciplined that he doesn’t let himself get out of his routine. He keeps his regime and watches his diet. He’s never drunk any alcohol – and he’s 23, can you imagine that?

I saw him working during the practises for shows. By the way. Neither Japanese nor Americans avoid doing quads there. They learn new quads during their shows – which is unheard of for Russian skaters.

It’s great Hanyu’s bending all the stereotypes. Usually, skaters win the Olympics and finish their career. They try to earn money at skating shows. But he remained after Sochi, and took part at top skating competitions and won in Pyongchang again. As far as I know, he isn’t going to quit even now.

I believe he can win the next Olympic Games in Beijing. He’s got enough motivation and drive for it. He can become a three-time OGM – isn’t it a good enough motivation? I’ve gone through four Olympics, I wanted to beat everyone, and he’s just like me. He’s got that core strength. 

And he’s just 23. In his prime. He’s got huge resources with five quads up his sleeve. And his spins! Fast, difficult positions, no travelling. His step sequences are light and exciting. Many skaters just skate through their motions towards the end of their program, but he finishes it at the speed he began with, and he sometimes gets even faster. He just flies across the ice."

 

[yuzuangel]

8 minutes ago, Fay said:

@meoima and all the others, the quick translation of Plushenko's opinion about Yuzu. I only translated the part concerning Yuzu 

 

"Three years ago, I said in an interview that I preferred Yuzuru Hanyu among current male skaters. A skater who can do anything on the ice. It hasn’t changed since. Just his title has been augmented with ‘two time’

He was looked upon as a favourite in Pyongchang. The problem was whether he’s been able to recover from his ankle injury. Ever since he went back to practising on the ice, his training sessions have been top secret. No one was allowed into the skating rink, and no one knew what form he was in. But the Olympic Games have shown that he recovered completely. He skated brilliantly and won deservedly.

Apart from being talented, he’s also a fighter, though he grew into one. He used to give up when he messed up his elements, he used not to jump up after he fell, but he would spend a second or two on the ice. It even happened at competitions. Now it’s nothing like that. He learnt not to do that.

We first met when Yuzuru was ten. I’ve been taking part in shows in Japan for ages. He came to see our practises and shows. I remember him asking to see his 4Lz he was learning and I helped him with advice.

Athletes who achieved a lot often become arrogant, but Yuzuru is pretty much grounded. He’s a great guy – he’s modest, easy-going, well-mannered. He comes from a middle class family (simple family, having no pretensions), and he isn’t spoilt. I spoke to his parents and they are very nice. They are just as modest as he is.

He’s a hard worker. He’s so dedicated to figure skating that his routine has been ‘home-the skating rink - home’ for years. There has been no changes. Our male skaters lack such commitment and obsession and they waste their time and energy on unimportant things. He’s so disciplined that he doesn’t let himself get out of his routine. He keeps his regime and watches his diet. He’s never drunk any alcohol – and he’s 23, can you imagine that?

I saw him working during the practises for shows. By the way. Neither Japanese nor Americans avoid doing quads there. They learn new quads during their shows – which is unheard of for Russian skaters.

It’s great Hanyu’s bending all the stereotypes. Usually, skaters win the Olympics and finish their career. They try to earn money at skating shows. But he remained after Sochi, and took part at top skating competitions and won in Pyongchang again. As far as I know, he isn’t going to quit even now.

I believe he can win the next Olympic Games in Beijing. He’s got enough motivation and drive for it. He can become a three-time OGM – isn’t it a good enough motivation? I’ve gone through four Olympics, I wanted to beat everyone, and he’s just like me. He’s got that core strength. 

And he’s just 23. In his prime. He’s got huge resources with five quads up his sleeve. And his spins! Fast, difficult positions, no travelling. His step sequences are light and exciting. Many skaters just skate through their motions towards the end of their program, but he finishes it at the speed he began with, and he sometimes gets even faster. He just flies across the ice."

 

Thank you Fay  This will go nicely in @kaerb's media compilation thread~

[yuzuangel]

I can't find the post to quote bc this thread moves fast but...those soap flowers were indeed sold at the arena xD

[axelnojutsu]

Did Plushy really say “with 5 quads up his sleeve”? Is he including Nessie? 

Eta:I just realized he probably meant the number of quads in the free, not the type of quads don’t mind me

[Sammie]

Just now, axelnojutsu said:

Did Plushy really say “with 5 quads up his sleeve”? Is he including Nessie? 

Mmhmm maybe Plushy seen the Nessie 

[SparkleSalad]

2 hours ago, MrPudding said:

 

 

Please, Brian. No more games. My heart. 

[ThiriYuzu]

After watching the interview with Shuzo, I am so happy that Yuzu is so content/fulfilled and feels accomplished now. well... It just took two Olympic Golds! all these injuries and everything that he's been through taught him a lot and I think he found a new perception. I am so proud.

[GoldMedalist]

If Yuzuru won't go to worlds, who is Japan going to send instead? Mura?

[axelnojutsu]

I just realized that with neither Javi nor Yuzu going to Worlds we won’t have a Team Cricket champion anymore 

[yuzuangel]

6 minutes ago, axelnojutsu said:

I just realized that with neither Javi nor Yuzu going to Worlds we won’t have a Team Cricket champion anymore 

It's okay, they swept the last quad  

[MrPudding]

@WC2018 @postinterviews @beijing2022

not good for my emotional wellbeing 

I really want to take a break from this to focus on actual life.. post olympic stuff is messing me up