Newprogramsplease Posted February 14 Posted February 14 After seeing the olympics today, I realized if Yuzuru really went for it, to compete at Milano, he would've even gotten Olympic Gold... which is very shocking. I realized Olympics really is unpredictable and that Yuzuru really is the GOAT, he can perform under Olympic pressure. It's both shocking and kind of sad that Yuzuru stayed out of this olympic cycle.. I would have loved seeing him compete one more time... but I guess that boat has now fully sailed, because Yuzuru will be 35 by the time next olympic comes...
Yuzurella Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Mikhail Shaidorov, the new Olympic champion, talking about Yuzu being his idol. Congratulations, fellow Fanyu!
mangomango Posted Sunday at 03:36 AM Posted Sunday at 03:36 AM 20 hours ago, Newprogramsplease said: Yuzuru will be 35 by the time next olympic comes... Maybe I'm being idealistic/a silly fan but I can honestly see him being in superb condition at 35. I mean he's genuinely a better skater now than he was at 19, 23, 27, etc. He has FAR better stamina especially. Not that I want him to deal with competitions again but... I don't think it'd be impossible if he wanted to
Ulrinis Posted Sunday at 10:52 AM Posted Sunday at 10:52 AM What a joy to see two true admirers of Yuzu on the Olympic podium! What with all the obvious attempts to make him forgotten. It’s strange how I didn’t hear a word about Yuzu’s 4A on German TV (but they also didn’t remember that it was Adam who brought back the backflip years ago and not IM). Interestingly the German livestream commentator assumed a problem with the ice in one corner during the last group’s FP - while four years ago they were all convinced it was the pressure that made Yuzu pop a jump in Roncap. And again: Four years ago Yuzu had the quality and was in a condition to win the Olympics and I’m convinced he is right now but I fully understand why he doesn’t compete directly (but somehow from afar). 😉
KendallKlaire Posted Sunday at 02:33 PM Posted Sunday at 02:33 PM There definitely was some odd Yuzu erasure at these Olympics, especially on the American media. Maybe I missed it but neither Johnny or Tara brought up Yuzu's attempt nor the fact that he's a major influence on Japanese skaters today (with their superior skating skills). I don't think I heard his name from them once. I'm so happy for Mikhail and Shun being Fanyus and getting on the podium! I hope Yuzu did send them something private but wouldn't be surprised if Yuzu is avoiding the Olympics to not bring up any sad memories of '22.
Perelandra Posted Sunday at 03:28 PM Posted Sunday at 03:28 PM On 2/14/2026 at 7:19 AM, Newprogramsplease said: After seeing the olympics today, I realized if Yuzuru really went for it, to compete at Milano, he would've even gotten Olympic Gold... which is very shocking. I realized Olympics really is unpredictable and that Yuzuru really is the GOAT, he can perform under Olympic pressure. It's both shocking and kind of sad that Yuzuru stayed out of this olympic cycle.. I would have loved seeing him compete one more time... but I guess that boat has now fully sailed, because Yuzuru will be 35 by the time next olympic comes... The caveat is that whilst Yuzu has stated that the days of competition may be in the past for him, he has changed the definition of professional skater and diverged from the traditional format ice show idea altogether. Yuzu is researching and designing training methods which enable him to perform in the way that he feels is best. The results are self evident as seen in his Ice Stories, where his supreme physical condition in order to showcase his skating, his creations and explore this entirely new concept of performance art with his invention in the unique genre of Ice Story. Honestly, Yuzu is a creator of new worlds with the merging of the skating programmes and video sequences and story telling with intricate costuming, set design, lighting and other special effects which immerses in the audience in a deep multi sensorial experience is utterly ground breaking. Like many other people, I was close to devastated when Yuzu announced the official end of his competitive career, but he has more than delivered with what he has brought to the ice as he began carving his own path as a professional. I am delighted to follow this journey with Yuzu still avidly following the Ice Stories and his Notte Stellata shows. Of course it is a pity that the world will not see Yuzu in competions anymore, but the years between Pyeongchang Olympics and Beijing were filled with negative experiences and nobody wants Yuzu to have to endure suffering at the hands of people who govern his sport. Yuzu has his sights set on more beautiful horizons and if he wants to, he will be presenting even greater works to enchant fortunate audiences for years to come. I hope that Yuzu will continue to evolve in the way that he chooses and include us fans as he moves forward. Personally, I am really looking forward to seeing everything that he wants to show us and just hope for his ongoing happiness and health. Yuzu's job titles: Professional skater, actor, producer, writer, costumes, make up artist, choreographer, model ...and more Long live Ice Emperor Hanyu
AxelLover Posted Monday at 04:03 PM Posted Monday at 04:03 PM Hello guys, a long time lurker here. I read a discussion recently where people debated who is/was the toughest skater mentally, like being able to deliver under pressure at the main competitions. A lot of people were proposing Anna Shcherbakova, which kinda makes sense. But I think her career was too short to really count (and the main pressure and hype at the Olys wasn't put on her anyway, it was mostly Sasha and Kamila). I do think there are strong arguments in favor of Yuzuru (especially the way he handeled the 2018 Olys). What do you think?
Perelandra Posted Wednesday at 07:48 AM Posted Wednesday at 07:48 AM 4 hours ago, yuzurujenn said: For the British fanyus here: The article mentions that whilst Gold Medals, especially those won by Team GB, are celebrated, it is also stories of overcoming hardship in order to make a comeback and succeed, which Brits find inspiring. The British love an underdog story and will often support athletes who face greater challenges compared with those who are seen as having advantages. Yuzu is exactly the kind of athlete who overcame injury on his journey to Olympic triumph that would be seen as a truly remarkable feat.
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