Planet Hanyu Staff Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 On 5/25/2022 at 7:26 AM, lajoitko said: Posting this here too. Our wait is over. https://twitter.com/nobutaro1001/status/1529362255418372096?s=20&t=AKh5KLAeVK-G7n-0EV1XDg [NEWS] Expand On 5/25/2022 at 10:32 AM, Anni said: Welcome to the Planet. @Perelandra and @SaluYuzuHave much fun here. https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1529396554117021697 [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 5/26/2022 at 8:04 AM, Anni said: Article from SportsHochi https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1529465834237984769 Post by official Indian account for the Olympic Games https://twitter.com/OlympicKhel/status/1529401901762105344 [NEWS] Expand On 5/26/2022 at 11:40 AM, LiaRy said: VIDEO interview practice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9dhLNI5nEA https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1529792268429049856?s=20&t=vtFrJ5jms45yNxA824DJfg https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1529794810345041920?s=20&t=vtFrJ5jms45yNxA824DJfg https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1529797055186874369?s=20&t=SQBBJri0mYyiJWHEXTIPhQ [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 6:49 AM, Anni said: Thank you Geo for the info. Yuzu will definitely be very happy about it. It would be really nice, if both could finally see each other again after long time. I wish you a lot of fun. Enjoy it. Interview also with English subtitles https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1529850612028166144 [NEWS] Expand On 5/27/2022 at 8:18 AM, LiaRy said: https://twitter.com/figure_hochi/status/1530100888315887617?s=20&t=d7Pp46lO31-wyINdVHkxfQ FIRST PHOTO [NEWS] Expand On 5/27/2022 at 2:07 PM, Anni said: FaOI day 1 https://twitter.com/celesthaven/status/1530184179459104769 [NEWS] Expand On 5/27/2022 at 3:54 PM, Anni said: Here the full message from Yuzu to Keiji ☺️ [NEWS] I hope there will be a translation soon. Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 4:53 PM, Anni said: May birthday card by Sekkisei https://twitter.com/kose_sekkisei/status/1530075048551145473 [NEWS] Expand On 5/28/2022 at 1:12 AM, Anni said: Yes, we have a translation👍 https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1530347700842991616 https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1530347751346565121 [NEWS] Nice words to Keiji. Yuzu is really a good person, always helpful. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 6:30 AM, Anni said: According to a fan who was live in Makuhari yesterday, Yuzu put the paper cup on the ice himself before his skate. And in your posted video (at 1:26) you can see how he bends down and picks it up ....... after that comes his "watering" https://twitter.com/yeolhaecasyuzu/status/1530327099068026882 [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 5/29/2022 at 11:11 AM, DancingFeather said: https://twitter.com/Jojojojo1219/status/1530867211564351494 [NEWS] Expand On 5/29/2022 at 11:37 AM, Anni said: From Yuzu's essay in 6th grade https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1530871422406606849 [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 3:42 PM, Anabel said: Finally we have the full version of Citizen's vídeo https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1527665546887835648 This is the website with the full video: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YwWUBaUoctMiC99BsWfiBA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/21/2022 at 1:46 AM, Geo1 said: I got a laugh when I received this Google Alert regarding a mention of Yuzuru Hanyu in an article about Shaun White and his actress girlfriend Nina Dobrev attending the red carpet premiere of Tom Cruise's Top Gun Maverick. It turned out that the mention of Yuzu is in the description of the author of this article which appears at the very end of the article: Mansi Jain is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She has a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Mass Communication from the University of Delhi and has also previously interned for HT Media. She is always one mention of Yuzuru Hanyu away from delivering an hour-long speech about the athlete's legacy. https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-snowboarding-news-tom-cruise-glen-powell-top-gun-maverick-nina-dobrev-and-shaun-white-finally-make-their-red-carpet-debut-for-her-exs-movie-premiere/ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/22/2022 at 11:25 AM, birnasan said: Shae-Lynn Bourne interview from Ice Jewels vol. 16 (April 2022), automatically translated with OCR and deepL. As always, I don't speak Japanese and this is not a proper translation, so please don't trust every single word or sentence., but rather look at the overall meaning. I am very grateful that we got so many Shae interviews this season. I loved her as a skater, and it is a pleasure to translate her interviews, they are all so deep and inspiring. I makes me happy to know that Yuzu is supported by such people. Do not repost this or any of my translations outside of planethanyu! Reveal hidden contents Ice Jewels vol. 16, Shae-Lynn Bourne interview, deepL translation (Yuzu parts only) Q: Hanyu's SP this season, 'Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso', was a collaboration between Shae-Lynn and Jeffrey Buttle, what was the process of creating it? Shae: In mid-October, Yuzu, who was working on the SP with Jeff, contacted me and said that he wanted to do some changes to the programme and make it more like a collaboration between the three of us. Jeff gladly accepted the collaboration, so I adjusted the programme to express something like the spirit of his story on the ice. In this way, I worked with Yuzu until the beginning of December. Q: What exactly did you work on? Shae: After finishing the programme with Jeff, Yuzu sent me videos of all the different parts and told me, "I would like your help regarding the story". Specifically, he asked, "What do I need to change so that it better suits the story?". He wanted to put all his heart and spirit into the programme. We didn't change the pattern (of Jeff's choreography) too much, but we did change some of the movements to create the atmosphere of Yuzu's story. The main goal was to make it possible for people to feel Yuzu, even if they don't know the story. We worked on spinning that story out through the programme. Q: What is the story that Hanyu told you, Shae-Lynn? Shae: It's difficult to translate, because he was translating Japanese into English, so I'll tell you my version (laughs). First he spoke about the desolate atmosphere. About the cold, almost colourless atmosphere and a flat land. It feels desolate and distant. So I tried to express that through his movements. It's like he's trying to do something in the dark, where he can't see any light. And then slowly, after the first quad, the light starts to shine through. When Yuzu was talking about this, he used a snow globe as an example. That sphere that he's in, it's a very frozen world, but you can feel the light coming through the cracks... the people in his life, his fans, his family, and the warmth that they have given to him. He smiles in his heart when he sees such light, but then the light disappears again. The light comes closer and then goes away, and comes closer and goes away. It is happy and sad at the same time. And in the end, he accepts the passing of time. You can't keep one moment forever, because life goes on. The beauty lasts until the end, through the step sequence with all his spirit and power, which is shown when the music builds up towards the ending and becomes a beautiful chaos. That's how he finally realizes that he is living in this moment. When skating, Yuzu is always sharing something from within himself. As he has continued to grow and experience different things, what he shares has changed. So he continues to expose his inner self and share his truth through skating. Q: You first choreographed the FS "Phantom of the Opera" for Hanyu in the 2014-15 season. At that time, Hanyu was 19 years old. Shae: Aww! He was still a boy (laughs)! Q: Seven years later, do you see any change or growth in him? Shae: From the very beginning, he had that inner confidence, that willingness to skate, that mature attitude. He was already an Olympic gold medallist then, and it was obvious to me since then that his greatness comes from his true mental strength and his ability to express his opinions. Then there were injuries and things that didn't work out. In working with him through all those experiences, I feel two things. One is that his choice of musics and stories has become more mature. The other is that he is more relaxed than before. I also know his playful side, and the more we get to know each other, the more we trust each other. Q: As your understanding and trust in each other has deepened, has the choreography become deeper as well? Shae: Yes, I think so. I think because he trusted me and opened himself up to me, he was able to honestly share his feelings about his experiences, challenges, and so on, in his own words. When you open up more deeply, you can tell a deeper story and that leads to a different kind of movement. I think art is something that is born from real life. It's great to be able to create something from a deeper point in life or deeper questions about life. There is no end to such things. Yuzu and I also talk a lot about nature [t/n: "自然についてもよく話をするんです", maybe it means they often talk naturally? I'm not sure…]. When we talk like that, it opens up a whole new world. He is open to abstract ways of thinking, so I really enjoy it. Q: In this season's FS "Heaven and Earth," Hanyu attempted a quadruple Axel. Shae: It is fascinating. As an athlete, you must have had a good reason for deciding what you want to do. After every Olympics, it is tough to decide what to do in the next Olympics and work on it. And besides, after you have won the gold medal in two Olympics, what more can you do? I don't think it's possible to just compete without creating new goals to be pursued; I think the desire to be the first person to pull off a quadruple Axel became his motivation, his world, his destination. I think he found something else than medals. When we were working together, he told me how hard he worked on his quad Axel every day. I think there is a special thrill in working on something that no one has ever done before. You have to figure out how to do it on your own. You have to study it, understand it, be aware of it, and let your body do it. It's scary just to think about it, but I think this desire grew so strong within him that it became his mission. Q: His entry to the quadruple Axel changed between this season's All-Japan Championships and the Beijing Olympics. Was it his idea? Shae: I think so. When he is in Japan, he is his own coach. So, I think he decides many things with his own senses. During the preparation for All-Japan, I only communicated with him about the SP. Q: He continued the FS "Heaven and Earth" for two seasons. Shae: I think it was a good decision to choose that program again this season. It was to add a new element to a program that he had already skated for a season and felt comfortable with. The main structure of the program is already there, no need to worry about it, and he didn't need to work on the FS any more than what he had already done in the previous season. Q: In the middle of the FS step sequence, he stops in front of the judges, his right hand is clenched into a fist, and his left hand is palm up. What is the meaning of this pose? Shae: It was born out of the idea of expressing respect for his sword. Just as Yuzu always shows respect to the ice when he steps on it, by holding up the sword, he is showing how he is respecting it while he is skating that program. It means the same as showing respect for everything. That pose is an integral part of his art. That moment was necessary to express his spirit of fighting and also to create a beautiful movement. That was my intention for this. Q: What do you like about Hanyu as a skater and as a human being? Shae: Oh my God, I could talk on and on (laughs)! Most of all, I love talking to him. I love to talk with him about his deep thoughts about life, why he continues to compete, why he skates, what he is feeling, and so on. He has a deep respect for life and for what he is doing. I think it's wonderful, and I am inspired by it. And I will never forget the way he bowed and left the rink after the SP at the Beijing Olympics. It was graceful, professional, and with dignity. I think it's the same for anyone who performs on any stage, it's always painful to make a mistake, but he finished his skate and performed through to the last moment. He really did it with grace. […] Q: You choreographed for two great skaters, Hanyu and Chen, at both the Beijing and Pyeongchang Olympics. Isn't it a challenge to work on the programs of two such athletes during the Olympic season? Shae: Every year is a new challenge for a choreographer. Even if a program is completed and successful, the next time you start from scratch. Yuzu, Nathan, or anyone else, they all come in with a fresh piece at the beginning of the season. That is why I am always excited and nervous at the same time when I am choreographing. Sometimes the nerves get in the way, and sometimes the nerves give me energy. It is true that there is a lot of pressure in an Olympic season. But the fact that you are nervous is proof that you care about it so much, and that you want to make a great program that is meaningful to the skaters. I truly want all skaters to look forward to their skating, and to enjoy the music and the steps. I want my skaters to feel that even when they are nervous at competitions, they love the story of the program, and when they hear that music, they can recover themselves, they can feel relaxed and skate. To create that kind of program so that they can really make themselves shine, that's my pleasure. Whenever I get the opportunity to work with anyone, I am truly grateful. Q: Shae-Lynn, what was your own favorite skater or program as a child? Shae: As a child, I wanted to work in pairs. I loved Gordeewa and Grinkow. I loved their perfect breathing and flowing movements. The skating style is different now, but their style and the way they stood on the ice, they looked really relaxed and effortless. I also loved Brian Orser's effortless and playful skating. […] Q: You have created a wide variety of programs. Do you ever feel empty inside and unable to choreograph anymore, or is there something you are consciously striving for in your work? Shae: Good question! I love to skate. So even if no one else is around, I'm happy just to be able to skate and feel alive. I really enjoy just putting on music and skating when I'm not busy working. You could say that if I don't skate, I don't feel good. As for choreography ideas, no two skaters I work with are the same. So if I can connect with them strongly and feel their spirit, I can get empowered by their energy and presence and can create something new. So it's exciting and the possibilities are endless. I think if you keep an open mind and be creative, you can explore many different things. When I first started ice dancing, someone once said to me, "Any skater can skate differently from others if he aims to skate his own way. If he doesn't want to be like everyone else". Everyone has their own unique voice, body, and spirit. If we try to bring out those things, something new will surely be born. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/23/2022 at 1:50 AM, Pancake said: We'll have a live broadcast for the last day of Nagoya too! https://mobile.twitter.com/aim_high__/status/1528527648422436865 https://mobile.twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528553961942585346 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/23/2022 at 3:37 AM, yuzuonice said: that really is confusing 😅 Anyway, I think we finally have a cheap solution that will definitely work! https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528572115892707329 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/23/2022 at 9:07 AM, Sun_Rise said: This is insane! 39 theatres booked in Makuhari and 90 in Nagoya for FaOI live viewing. As someone said - Yuzuru as a blockbuster. His popularity is immense. https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528560921249193984 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/24/2022 at 6:03 AM, Yuzu_legend said: https://twitter.com/angeljo84317699/status/1528969315814297601?s=21&t=cDFvT325z8hGYLlN_EGSng This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/24/2022 at 10:37 AM, Sun_Rise said: OG account about FaOI - because it's Yuzuru Hanyu: the magnet, the main character, whose name is self-shining with gold. https://twitter.com/Olympics/status/1529028501294260227 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/25/2022 at 10:38 AM, caramelicht said: I don't know if my eyes are biased because I like Yuzu but why does he look younger and younger??? also adding the translation plus IG story caption https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1529384065052254209?t=qgeMfuiE8kayIKU-wt6ptg&s=19 edit : after zoomed in the picture, i just realized that Yuzu has double eyelids! This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 1:12 AM, CiONTUw4A said: https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1529468810146861068 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 2:40 PM, Yuzu_legend said: https://twitter.com/__pino_____/status/1529829843855998976?s=21&t=_8aoQFxEAk4jg10xpV94gw https://twitter.com/11272yuzu22320/status/1529829414363549697?s=21&t=_8aoQFxEAk4jg10xpV94gw This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 2:47 PM, Mor2904 said: I'm having a very busy time, but I'm really glad to see him so healthy and happy. Waiting for tomorrow... https://twitter.com/i/status/1529805560786391041 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 2:53 PM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/emergencyquad/status/1529800995013726208?s=20&t=OIj5Xf-F46XbyOAuk2m-LA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 2:59 PM, Yuzu_legend said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1529837701146771456?s=21&t=2hBGNCxKSg18LWi_rAnecA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 3:55 PM, Xiupia said: Anyone shared this yet? We are getting an interview with Yuzu tomorrow (27th), not 100% sure if is similar to the one we had today! https://twitter.com/goodmorning_tv/status/1529823287093514246?s=21&t=dQjvtp3WFFJPe5dAymzX1g This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 12:08 AM, CiONTUw4A said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1529966051769069568 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 12:25 AM, Xiupia said: Another translation (from our great translating team!), https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1529966460801540131?s=21&t=1xPHDJth5zDtbpFeh_kxxQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 1:26 AM, Xiupia said: no 4A, 4T a quad toeloop. It comes easy to him, and recently it has developed into a monstrous jump, thanks to the 4A training probably. Part of his signature high kick in FaOI opening: https://twitter.com/ruazuru/status/1529951854318452741?s=21&t=R-ZqO2i0ims6kz57FBoj4w This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 7:21 AM, TokyoDream said: If you haven't seen it yet, you can vote "for" Yuzu here: https://news.isu.ch/p/731E-4WC/top-5-up-again-moments This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 10:48 AM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/anjaheyheyhey/status/1530132597778653184?s=20&t=JnaJpSjDMLHQl60dvWx1RA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 10:51 AM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/YuzuRules/status/1530126427357851650?s=20&t=JnaJpSjDMLHQl60dvWx1RA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 10:52 AM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/Fantasy_on_Ice/status/1530081422597246976?s=20&t=FcKujFJYs_GXn28MXaRecQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 12:07 PM, Gladys said: https://twitter.com/Kvb7e9B2xLJbG1V/status/1530156586525917184 Satellites, I'm fallen. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 1:10 PM, SuzyQ said: It seems he did 4T 3A in the finale https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/4961320d8352990e5e76081d84b2951fcc5311d5 Can I survive tomorrow ? This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 1:14 PM, SuzyQ said: And this https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2022/05/27/0015337369.shtml?ph=2 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 1:18 PM, rodica said: Here is a link with a set o photogaphs and comments in English for Makuhari first shhow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cuKB5QmLAQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 2:56 PM, ccy said: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1530195454608154625 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 9:34 AM, Anni said: Look at this warm applause for Ghislain. https://twitter.com/i/status/1530442216967127044 There is another video in the Makuhari thread. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 10:00 AM, Fay said: His arm muscles are just incredible. And delicious, sorry https://twitter.com/AZsnow26/status/1530469918423908352?s=20&t=Nq45LilAR0k46FzvLyabKw This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 9:16 PM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1530558931193724928?s=21&t=a5iqWhHLYbUaBtt3M0lY3w This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 11:08 PM, ccy said: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1530667730856456192 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/29/2022 at 6:14 AM, DancingFeather said: Right choice! https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1530788627793399808 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/30/2022 at 10:02 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1531334270253670400 Yuzu's message to Keiji with English subtitles. So sweet! [NEWS] Expand On 5/31/2022 at 8:16 AM, Anni said: Violinist Ikuko Kawai about Yuzu's "White Legend" in Sochi https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1531494830316040192 https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1531494833138765825 Here the clips https://twitter.com/yuzu1207_ss/status/1531487411020017664 https://twitter.com/yuzu1207_ss/status/1531487545766268929 [NEWS] Expand On 5/31/2022 at 3:13 PM, Anni said: Thank you so much This year there will again be a rice field art ☺️ https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1531627830810918913 [NEWS] Last year it was "Seimei". I'm curious about the design in this year. Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 7:24 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/LGeorgin/status/1520193148487880704 Yuzu talking about his 4A entry and take-off in Ice Jewels. I think Yuzu's epiphany to return to his roots and his Axel entry as a novice was truly a game changer. That's why I believe he'll continue pursuing the 4A if his health allows it. He was so close in Beijing. But no matter what he should decide to do, I will always support him. I just want him to follow his heart and do whatever makes him happy and content. [NEWS] Expand On 4/30/2022 at 7:53 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1520459104384593920 This is why Yuzu's performance of Tenchi at the Olympics is such a masterpiece despite the falls. If you ask me, the falls even added to the story Yuzu wanted to convey and show him as a warrior who never falters and perseveres with courage in the face of obstacles and setbacks. [NEWS] Expand On 5/1/2022 at 2:02 AM, Xiupia said: We initiate FaOI month (May!) with Ajinomoto crumbs https://twitter.com/aji_spo/status/1520568690843955200?s=21&t=qtz_ZuQU416TfNSoB6S-cw He was asked what he has been addicted to recently, and he talks about watching gaming videos and gaming. Waiting for a proper translation. edit, translation: https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1520592020095438848?s=21&t=qtz_ZuQU416TfNSoB6S-cw God, I miss him lol This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/1/2022 at 11:50 AM, Anni said: What a good start to the May. Yuzu's giggle https://twitter.com/AyuzawaHikari24/status/1520633438889410561 I miss him too. Here more from this doctor ''Yuzuru Hanyu is the reason why I could hold on." https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1520643771720888320 "Yuzuru you are my spiritual pillar, perseverance that does not fall motivates me to insists." https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1520601943609016320 [NEWS] Wow ... that are really touching words. Expand On 5/2/2022 at 10:16 AM, caramelicht said: i see, same goes for me! it'l become our first ice show then idk if anyone has talked about this but it seems we will get new crumbs from yuzu this week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuahqOlN8NM This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/2/2022 at 11:38 AM, Anni said: Speed skater Ayano Sato feels inspired by Yuzu https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1520977209409777666 Here the video https://twitter.com/kionmama6779/status/1520966332065349637 I read that Toshl visited the Yuzu exhibition👏 https://twitter.com/Toshlofficial/status/1521011695430213633 [NEWS] Unfortunately I don't understand what he says in the video. Maybe there will be a translation later. Expand On 5/3/2022 at 8:42 AM, Anni said: New blog from Toshl https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1521408100892573696 Here the direct link https://ameblo.jp/toshl-official/entry-12740770540.html Updates from the exhibition 🙏 https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1520961846865698816 So good to read this. How I would also like to see the exhibition. https://twitter.com/elitejean/status/1519811507495743488 [NEWS] I wonder who this mysterious man could have been. Expand On 5/3/2022 at 11:14 AM, Anni said: At this photo exhibition in Beijing there is also a photo of Yuzu with Bing Dwen Dwen https://twitter.com/sweety_yuzuru/status/1521295700163952640 [NEWS] These cookies look so cute https://twitter.com/lapinnoirkur/status/1521330366652780545 Expand On 5/4/2022 at 9:14 AM, Anni said: Here is another translation of Toshl's undercover challenge https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1521628969027600385 [NEWS] This photographer from Reuters said about Yuzu "It was an amazing experience to photograph this figure skating genius Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan. He is giving all soul while performing. Such a beautiful and extraordinary art!" https://twitter.com/yuzuttto/status/1521659585178005505 (Pictures from the Gala in Beijing) Source https://www.instagram.com/p/CaUbbvssf7M/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [NEWS] Expand On 5/4/2022 at 9:32 AM, Anni said: New post from photographer Yaguchi-san https://twitter.com/yaguchi_toru/status/1521683422246486017 Yuzu's determined look (right)💪 Information about the radio show tomorrow: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1521686261584785408 [NEWS] Expand On 5/4/2022 at 10:18 AM, Anni said: Toshl's undercover challenge part 3 https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1521787503304650753 On this page you can find his video https://ameblo.jp/toshl-official/entry-12740951462.html [NEWS] Expand On 5/5/2022 at 9:45 AM, Anni said: Here also the translation from Toshl's blog part 3 https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1521871831933849600 "Truly, for the opportunity to perform in FaOI and meeting with Yuzuru Hanyu was a precious thing, irreplaceable for my life."🙏 Here more Reveal hidden contents https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1521871837126397954 https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1521871842289586178 [NEWS] Yuzu & Roman "jointly" perform Parisienne Walkways 🎸 https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1517709164629282816 Here is Roman's post from back then (2017) Reveal hidden contents Expand On 5/5/2022 at 10:40 AM, lajoitko said: Pino from twitter has uploaded the radio program for us foreign fans. I hope it is okay to share the link here. Reveal hidden contents https://7.gigafile.nu/0512-eb9770ea2d41f3c731b2b47ec14e36aac scroll down until you see the red play button. Press it and you can listen the program. If you want to download it, right above the red play button is the text ダウンロードキー and after it the empty box. Write "yuzu" on the box and press the button on the right side of the box and the download begins. I hope you can understand my instructions, I feel like my English is failing me edit. you can listen/download it till Thursday 12th. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/6/2022 at 6:54 AM, lajoitko said: Since the chat is moving slowly, here are the official FaOI goods for the image training. It is just three weeks, we can do it! https://twitter.com/BluecosmosH/status/1522465294492790784?s=20&t=eBiUAWgOWuRgju0DNYe5cQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/6/2022 at 12:31 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1522427004309491712 Even the police learn English with Yuzu. https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1522337118663561216 Beijing Olympics gala practice. [NEWS] Expand On 5/7/2022 at 3:09 AM, lajoitko said: Speaking of Shinya Kiyozuka https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1522745659660591106?t=wnz5ULCcbdzXjTOCVb2bIA&s=19 [NEWS] Expand On 5/7/2022 at 10:33 AM, Anni said: Nana Fujita (singer, theatre, musical) also visited the Yuzu exhibition https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1522245675404038145 Rough translation with DeepL 🙏 [NEWS] Yuzu & Boyang https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1522824549091356672 Yes, mee too By the way Sportschau LMEY has now reached over 3.4 Mio views ...and here LMEY from Beijing https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1521974682966106114 Expand On 5/7/2022 at 1:35 PM, Anni said: Here is the full video from today https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034:4766583101522034?from=old_pc_videoshow [NEWS] I hope there will be a translation later. Expand On 5/7/2022 at 3:49 PM, Geo1 said: This is nothing like a complete translation, but I can tell you in general terms what the video is about. Kurihara-san of Ajinomoto has been providing Yuzu with support and advice regarding his athletic dietary needs for 10 years. Yuzu’s basic problem was that he did not really enjoy eating. (I will accept this statement for the purposes of this discussion, but I find this a little contradictory when I think about the video about him shoveling back huge mouthfuls of TKG – tamago kake gohan – raw egg on rice – with a full tray of other goodies at the cafeteria-style restaurant.) Anyway, back to the video. When Kurihara-san heard this – that Yuzu did not enjoy eating – he made it his mission to provide him with food that is not only good for him, but that he would enjoy eating. The one turning point was when Yuzu told Kurihara-san that he enjoyed gyoza and that he could eat gyoza with every meal. From that point, it wasn’t just a case of trying to make a healthy, good tasting gyoza for Yuzu, it was a case of “it will be done” for Kurihara-san. In order to develop this gyoza for Yuzu, Kurihara-san did a survey of 100 athletes to find out whether they enjoyed eating gyoza and discovered that over 90 did. The problem was that they enjoyed eating gyoza, but it did not fit into their athletic preparations. So Kurihara-san started experimenting with gyoza to make it healthy and when he thought that he had the proper formula, he had some athletes taste them. When he asked them how it tasted, they politely said that it was “tasty”, but without much conviction. Kurihara-san went to a professional chef and asked him to taste the gyoza and the chef said that it did not taste like gyoza at all. He suggested making changes that would make it tasty. As a result, they finally came out with a gyoza that they tried on Yuzu and they show a picture that was taken after he tasted it and he had a big genuine smile. This was proof to Kurihara-san that they had found the perfect formula for healthy and tasty gyoza. They included gyoza in every meal for Yuzu. They started producing two types of gyoza. Ultimately, Kurihara-san suggested including these gyoza in the diet for Japanese athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and later for Japanese athletes competing in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Therefore, as a result of Yuzuru Hanyu, Ajinomoto developed a gyoza that was not only healthy, but tasty, and this was an important part of the diet for many Japanese Olympians in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Beijing Olympics. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/8/2022 at 9:56 AM, Anni said: Many thanks Geo for your detailed summary. A thank you also to Mr. Kurihara for his support of Yuzu over the years. Beijing costume cookies https://twitter.com/lapinnoirkur/status/1523095251287969793 New blog from Toshl https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1522934134297210881 [NEWS] https://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/20220507/21/toshl-official/22/ce/j/o1080078815114466355.jpg?caw=800 Source https://ameblo.jp/toshl-official/entry-12741540268.html Expand On 5/8/2022 at 10:22 AM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/LGeorgin/status/1522970833991258113 Short video with English subtitles. Yuzu wasn't kidding when he said he loves gyoza. These must be really delicious for him to eat them at every meal. I love gyoza too, but eating them every day might get a bit boring for me. [NEWS] Expand On 5/9/2022 at 8:56 AM, Anni said: Inspired by Yuzu's Rondo costume https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1523519853323513856 More FaOI original goods https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1523498667352633346 FaOI billboard at JR Osaka station https://twitter.com/4RTPHzbWXOlkmEL/status/1523228264718008321 [NEWS] Only 18 days left. Expand On 5/10/2022 at 9:23 AM, Anni said: Many thanks for sharing. It's really nice, that you have found so many friends trough Yuzu. New blog from Toshl https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1523654981270016002 Here a article about Yuzu's exhibition 🙏 https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1523832952207310851 .....about Toshl https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1523832954770042882 [NEWS] Good luck Toshl Expand On 5/11/2022 at 6:42 AM, Yuzu_legend said: https://twitter.com/miyabiucchi0427/status/1524264421073502209?s=21&t=MjKcMn0nJLwZKrrRU7W1Ig Yuzu crumbs!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/11/2022 at 8:17 AM, Anni said: We have fresh Yuzu crumbs. Here the translation https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1524273430358798337 [NEWS] Yuzu and Keiji will finally see again at FaOI. https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1523855932022734849 https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1523855934505725952 [NEWS] Expand On 5/11/2022 at 3:13 PM, Yuzu_legend said: https://twitter.com/sweetyuzu/status/1524404133469757440?s=21&t=OY8LIa_g53L7batZppgI0Q 💕💕💕 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/11/2022 at 3:34 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/Cheer_for_Yuzu/status/1524212653098295297 Yuzu was truly the number one star of the Beijing Olympics. And he's beloved and popular and has won many new fans and admirers way beyond just a few weeks of Olympic Games. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/12/2022 at 9:00 AM, Anni said: "It's you that give this ice breath and life!" This words are really touching. The Researcher Xiong Li Li about Yuzu https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1524335349287202816 https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1524335625746354176 [NEWS] No Keiji is not on the FaOI poster. Here: Reveal hidden contents https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1522577863014510592/Bk1ENtPY?format=jpg&name=small Expand On 5/13/2022 at 4:28 AM, lajoitko said: Here are the new Lotte clear files https://twitter.com/marchensick/status/1525027701991829506?s=20&t=TMUAGlgo8A8iGm4rhai-QQ [NEWS] Expand On 5/13/2022 at 8:19 AM, lajoitko said: And now we have a new Citizen content. My best guess is that he is answering the question number 5. I have missed him so much https://twitter.com/hn19941207yzr/status/1525024264142790661?s=20&t=Fquub1QbcYLVP-iX5RGm-w Adding the translation https://twitter.com/shinjistarxx/status/1525029964021735424?s=20&t=Fquub1QbcYLVP-iX5RGm-w [NEWS] Expand On 5/13/2022 at 5:11 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/meryamelia/status/1525098666599452672 It's so good to get some Yuzu crumbs again! He has expensive taste. He should wear stylish jackets more often. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/14/2022 at 5:22 AM, lajoitko said: New Citizen and translation. Question 7: What will you say to your future self? https://twitter.com/requiemoftenchi/status/1525334662574272512?s=20&t=zV8UWcqlsjiXHPNy_dT7zg https://twitter.com/requiemoftenchi/status/1525334666810576896?s=20&t=zV8UWcqlsjiXHPNy_dT7zg [NEWS] Expand On 5/14/2022 at 6:22 AM, citrusjunos said: Crumbs! It feels like it's been so long since we've seen smiley Yuzu. Give us more smiley Yuzu. Smiley Yuzu increases serotonin and eliminates cortisol. Smiley Yuzu is a gift to the world. I mean look at this: https://twitter.com/hn19941207yzr/status/1525341444189212672 And this: https://twitter.com/emergencyquad/status/1525330048256905216 Anyways, regarding the actual content (lol), he just never misses with any of his answers, does he? He just has this way of distilling such potentially messy events and feelings into simple truths and lessons. I'm projecting a bit, but I feel like most people would not have come out of Beijing (or the past four years, or his entire career, for that matter) unscathed had they personally gone through what Yuzu did. It's incredibly difficult to keep up genuine optimism and hope when faced with a series of disappointments. It's so much easier to give up. However, Yuzu stays true to himself and instead of getting permanently beaten down, he rises, takes his experiences to heart, and uses them to propel himself forward. He doesn't just say positive things for the sake of being positive. Notice how he doesn't even fake optimism: not everything will be rainbows and sunshine even if you put in the effort, and yes, there will always be tough times along the way. But, instead of hopelessness, what he takes from his experiences is this: "What matters is that you are leading a happy life by your own standards." It's times like these I'm truly glad I became a fan. He's just so unabashedly himself and doesn't cave to any sort of societal or institutional pressure. From simple things like lip-syncing boldly in front of people, to his costume choices, and to greater things like declaring his goals to the world and standing by his skating philosophy, I can't help but be moved each time and be inspired to stay true to myself and what would make me happy, rather than what other people expect of me. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/14/2022 at 10:14 AM, Anni said: "I wish for this for both my future and current self, for us to continue living happily ...". Yes Yuzu, we all wish you this from the bottom of our hearts. Here with English subtitles https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1525353960026304512 [NEWS] https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1524791953392431104 Expand On 5/15/2022 at 6:21 AM, citrusjunos said: More crumbs, everyone! https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1525699266618204161 [NEWS] Expand On 5/15/2022 at 9:16 AM, Anni said: Thank you Yuzu for your recommendations. To be honest I've never eaten Japanese before. I'm more of the Pizza type. But maybe I will try it out. By the way Citizen uploaded this video 12:07. With English subtitles https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1525706274398425088 There will be a new photobook by Yaguchi-san. https://twitter.com/yaguchi_toru/status/1525666880262144000 [NEWS] Many thanks @birnasan for you translation. I hope everyone outside of the PH respects your request. Expand On 5/15/2022 at 10:57 AM, Anni said: Very well written Something again from this surgical doctor (see post below) https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1525631795936387074 Wow the many comments for Yuzu https://twitter.com/Cheer_for_Yuzu/status/1525400176927850501 Source https://t.co/bfy4bDWdft [NEWS] Expand On 5/16/2022 at 8:57 AM, Anni said: Actually he just want to skate because he loves skating so much. May his ankle get better. So cute 🙆♂️ https://twitter.com/yuzu7033/status/1525730816114163712 https://twitter.com/youziguigongzi1/status/1524585727853568001 Here the translation https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1526057969611264000 [NEWS] Expand On 5/16/2022 at 9:12 AM, Anni said: Haru yo Koi on the big screen at an ice rink in China 🌸🌸 https://twitter.com/xihongshijiejie/status/1525405268795740161 [NEWS] "Origin" was yesterday played on Germany TV. Here the performance from Lili Paul-Roncalli (an Austrian artist and model). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCup3A1Hi44 Expand On 5/17/2022 at 9:18 AM, Anni said: Thank you so much @Henni147 for you great analysis. ....if Yuzu diplomatically the question dodges. Here also with English subtitles https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1526440438206713857 [NEWS] By the way the countdown for FaOI has begun. https://twitter.com/norakuro008/status/1526319565189562368 Expand On 5/17/2022 at 9:44 AM, Anni said: Yuzu's message on the Tour de Tohoku site (see below)🙏 https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1526491390787477504 https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1526491393530638336 [NEWS] Source: https://tourdetohoku.yahoo.co.jp/2022/info/friends/ Unfortunately I can not open this page. Yuzu, we will always support you!!! Edit: Thank you for your kind words. Expand On 5/18/2022 at 6:42 AM, caramelicht said: New Citizen video! https://twitter.com/ffkuma/status/1526776646082400257?t=9808Jr4NXJauGn5Ebr4LDg&s=19 Here's english translation: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1526785936641921025?s=20&t=_hW-iPBtlorZPcov5f3wwA [NEWS] Expand On 5/18/2022 at 8:09 AM, Anni said: I like it, waking up with these daily Yuzu videos. If Yuzu wants to continues to pursue his dream of 4A, I will of course support him and keep my finger crossed for him. But the important thing is the complete healing of his ankle. With English subtitles https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1526815016674299904 🙏 https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1526733662225453057 [NEWS] Expand On 5/19/2022 at 4:23 AM, lajoitko said: We have first broadcasting news. BS Asahi will show Shizuoka show on July 9th. The other program seems to be shorter for the local channel. https://twitter.com/chiffon8397/status/1527130835673001984?s=20&t=CLw510SlzDNUYB_Tye2WfQ Also our daily Yuzu dose for the last time. I will add the translation when I find one. https://twitter.com/ffkuma/status/1527138941991759872?s=20&t=CLw510SlzDNUYB_Tye2WfQ And here is the translation https://twitter.com/superslam_yuzu/status/1527142147300143104?t=BWHa1uNaSVxjPwhGKS9tVQ&s=19 [NEWS] Expand On 5/19/2022 at 10:27 AM, lajoitko said: I am silently laughing because this was one of the empty program slots in Asahi schedule (and there are more empty slots in June, but we shall wait and see). That twitter account has truly a sixth sense about possible Yuzu content. They will broadcast all Makuhari shows in July. https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1527224032030248960?s=20&t=mIY-HDQArcaBSrue30_Saw [NEWS] Expand On 5/20/2022 at 4:43 AM, lajoitko said: Look who had something more to say. Thank you, Citizen! https://twitter.com/ffkuma/status/1527502064594874368?s=20&t=ilOGEuAKXS94dN6wLdHfSg Translation https://twitter.com/superslam_yuzu/status/1527508349943955456?s=20&t=ilOGEuAKXS94dN6wLdHfSg [NEWS] Expand On 5/20/2022 at 10:33 AM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1527468490491568128 Promoting Yuzu is the best marketing strategy. [NEWS] Expand On 5/20/2022 at 3:42 PM, Anabel said: Finally we have the full version of Citizen's vídeo https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1527665546887835648 This is the website with the full video: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YwWUBaUoctMiC99BsWfiBA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/20/2022 at 7:49 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1527685758672601090 This is not surprising. Yuzu does have the most beautiful, radiant, smooth skin. [NEWS] Expand On 5/21/2022 at 1:46 AM, Geo1 said: I got a laugh when I received this Google Alert regarding a mention of Yuzuru Hanyu in an article about Shaun White and his actress girlfriend Nina Dobrev attending the red carpet premiere of Tom Cruise's Top Gun Maverick. It turned out that the mention of Yuzu is in the description of the author of this article which appears at the very end of the article: Mansi Jain is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She has a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Mass Communication from the University of Delhi and has also previously interned for HT Media. She is always one mention of Yuzuru Hanyu away from delivering an hour-long speech about the athlete's legacy. https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-snowboarding-news-tom-cruise-glen-powell-top-gun-maverick-nina-dobrev-and-shaun-white-finally-make-their-red-carpet-debut-for-her-exs-movie-premiere/ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/21/2022 at 11:42 AM, LiaRy said: https://twitter.com/fskatingtimes/status/1527971784473030657?t=y19ifpVAmcDhspYKVld4RQ&s=19 [NEWS] Expand On 5/22/2022 at 9:48 AM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528247476901523456 Yuzu just draws people in like no one else. You can't take your eyes off him. [NEWS] Expand On 5/22/2022 at 10:21 AM, Anni said: Thank you for sharing. For me it would be 6:00 a.m. next sunday. Here the Asahi CS promo teaser Masquerade https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1528151778088218625 [NEWS] https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1528000808934993920 Expand On 5/22/2022 at 11:25 AM, birnasan said: Shae-Lynn Bourne interview from Ice Jewels vol. 16 (April 2022), automatically translated with OCR and deepL. As always, I don't speak Japanese and this is not a proper translation, so please don't trust every single word or sentence., but rather look at the overall meaning. I am very grateful that we got so many Shae interviews this season. I loved her as a skater, and it is a pleasure to translate her interviews, they are all so deep and inspiring. I makes me happy to know that Yuzu is supported by such people. Do not repost this or any of my translations outside of planethanyu! Reveal hidden contents Ice Jewels vol. 16, Shae-Lynn Bourne interview, deepL translation (Yuzu parts only) Q: Hanyu's SP this season, 'Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso', was a collaboration between Shae-Lynn and Jeffrey Buttle, what was the process of creating it? Shae: In mid-October, Yuzu, who was working on the SP with Jeff, contacted me and said that he wanted to do some changes to the programme and make it more like a collaboration between the three of us. Jeff gladly accepted the collaboration, so I adjusted the programme to express something like the spirit of his story on the ice. In this way, I worked with Yuzu until the beginning of December. Q: What exactly did you work on? Shae: After finishing the programme with Jeff, Yuzu sent me videos of all the different parts and told me, "I would like your help regarding the story". Specifically, he asked, "What do I need to change so that it better suits the story?". He wanted to put all his heart and spirit into the programme. We didn't change the pattern (of Jeff's choreography) too much, but we did change some of the movements to create the atmosphere of Yuzu's story. The main goal was to make it possible for people to feel Yuzu, even if they don't know the story. We worked on spinning that story out through the programme. Q: What is the story that Hanyu told you, Shae-Lynn? Shae: It's difficult to translate, because he was translating Japanese into English, so I'll tell you my version (laughs). First he spoke about the desolate atmosphere. About the cold, almost colourless atmosphere and a flat land. It feels desolate and distant. So I tried to express that through his movements. It's like he's trying to do something in the dark, where he can't see any light. And then slowly, after the first quad, the light starts to shine through. When Yuzu was talking about this, he used a snow globe as an example. That sphere that he's in, it's a very frozen world, but you can feel the light coming through the cracks... the people in his life, his fans, his family, and the warmth that they have given to him. He smiles in his heart when he sees such light, but then the light disappears again. The light comes closer and then goes away, and comes closer and goes away. It is happy and sad at the same time. And in the end, he accepts the passing of time. You can't keep one moment forever, because life goes on. The beauty lasts until the end, through the step sequence with all his spirit and power, which is shown when the music builds up towards the ending and becomes a beautiful chaos. That's how he finally realizes that he is living in this moment. When skating, Yuzu is always sharing something from within himself. As he has continued to grow and experience different things, what he shares has changed. So he continues to expose his inner self and share his truth through skating. Q: You first choreographed the FS "Phantom of the Opera" for Hanyu in the 2014-15 season. At that time, Hanyu was 19 years old. Shae: Aww! He was still a boy (laughs)! Q: Seven years later, do you see any change or growth in him? Shae: From the very beginning, he had that inner confidence, that willingness to skate, that mature attitude. He was already an Olympic gold medallist then, and it was obvious to me since then that his greatness comes from his true mental strength and his ability to express his opinions. Then there were injuries and things that didn't work out. In working with him through all those experiences, I feel two things. One is that his choice of musics and stories has become more mature. The other is that he is more relaxed than before. I also know his playful side, and the more we get to know each other, the more we trust each other. Q: As your understanding and trust in each other has deepened, has the choreography become deeper as well? Shae: Yes, I think so. I think because he trusted me and opened himself up to me, he was able to honestly share his feelings about his experiences, challenges, and so on, in his own words. When you open up more deeply, you can tell a deeper story and that leads to a different kind of movement. I think art is something that is born from real life. It's great to be able to create something from a deeper point in life or deeper questions about life. There is no end to such things. Yuzu and I also talk a lot about nature [t/n: "自然についてもよく話をするんです", maybe it means they often talk naturally? I'm not sure…]. When we talk like that, it opens up a whole new world. He is open to abstract ways of thinking, so I really enjoy it. Q: In this season's FS "Heaven and Earth," Hanyu attempted a quadruple Axel. Shae: It is fascinating. As an athlete, you must have had a good reason for deciding what you want to do. After every Olympics, it is tough to decide what to do in the next Olympics and work on it. And besides, after you have won the gold medal in two Olympics, what more can you do? I don't think it's possible to just compete without creating new goals to be pursued; I think the desire to be the first person to pull off a quadruple Axel became his motivation, his world, his destination. I think he found something else than medals. When we were working together, he told me how hard he worked on his quad Axel every day. I think there is a special thrill in working on something that no one has ever done before. You have to figure out how to do it on your own. You have to study it, understand it, be aware of it, and let your body do it. It's scary just to think about it, but I think this desire grew so strong within him that it became his mission. Q: His entry to the quadruple Axel changed between this season's All-Japan Championships and the Beijing Olympics. Was it his idea? Shae: I think so. When he is in Japan, he is his own coach. So, I think he decides many things with his own senses. During the preparation for All-Japan, I only communicated with him about the SP. Q: He continued the FS "Heaven and Earth" for two seasons. Shae: I think it was a good decision to choose that program again this season. It was to add a new element to a program that he had already skated for a season and felt comfortable with. The main structure of the program is already there, no need to worry about it, and he didn't need to work on the FS any more than what he had already done in the previous season. Q: In the middle of the FS step sequence, he stops in front of the judges, his right hand is clenched into a fist, and his left hand is palm up. What is the meaning of this pose? Shae: It was born out of the idea of expressing respect for his sword. Just as Yuzu always shows respect to the ice when he steps on it, by holding up the sword, he is showing how he is respecting it while he is skating that program. It means the same as showing respect for everything. That pose is an integral part of his art. That moment was necessary to express his spirit of fighting and also to create a beautiful movement. That was my intention for this. Q: What do you like about Hanyu as a skater and as a human being? Shae: Oh my God, I could talk on and on (laughs)! Most of all, I love talking to him. I love to talk with him about his deep thoughts about life, why he continues to compete, why he skates, what he is feeling, and so on. He has a deep respect for life and for what he is doing. I think it's wonderful, and I am inspired by it. And I will never forget the way he bowed and left the rink after the SP at the Beijing Olympics. It was graceful, professional, and with dignity. I think it's the same for anyone who performs on any stage, it's always painful to make a mistake, but he finished his skate and performed through to the last moment. He really did it with grace. […] Q: You choreographed for two great skaters, Hanyu and Chen, at both the Beijing and Pyeongchang Olympics. Isn't it a challenge to work on the programs of two such athletes during the Olympic season? Shae: Every year is a new challenge for a choreographer. Even if a program is completed and successful, the next time you start from scratch. Yuzu, Nathan, or anyone else, they all come in with a fresh piece at the beginning of the season. That is why I am always excited and nervous at the same time when I am choreographing. Sometimes the nerves get in the way, and sometimes the nerves give me energy. It is true that there is a lot of pressure in an Olympic season. But the fact that you are nervous is proof that you care about it so much, and that you want to make a great program that is meaningful to the skaters. I truly want all skaters to look forward to their skating, and to enjoy the music and the steps. I want my skaters to feel that even when they are nervous at competitions, they love the story of the program, and when they hear that music, they can recover themselves, they can feel relaxed and skate. To create that kind of program so that they can really make themselves shine, that's my pleasure. Whenever I get the opportunity to work with anyone, I am truly grateful. Q: Shae-Lynn, what was your own favorite skater or program as a child? Shae: As a child, I wanted to work in pairs. I loved Gordeewa and Grinkow. I loved their perfect breathing and flowing movements. The skating style is different now, but their style and the way they stood on the ice, they looked really relaxed and effortless. I also loved Brian Orser's effortless and playful skating. […] Q: You have created a wide variety of programs. Do you ever feel empty inside and unable to choreograph anymore, or is there something you are consciously striving for in your work? Shae: Good question! I love to skate. So even if no one else is around, I'm happy just to be able to skate and feel alive. I really enjoy just putting on music and skating when I'm not busy working. You could say that if I don't skate, I don't feel good. As for choreography ideas, no two skaters I work with are the same. So if I can connect with them strongly and feel their spirit, I can get empowered by their energy and presence and can create something new. So it's exciting and the possibilities are endless. I think if you keep an open mind and be creative, you can explore many different things. When I first started ice dancing, someone once said to me, "Any skater can skate differently from others if he aims to skate his own way. If he doesn't want to be like everyone else". Everyone has their own unique voice, body, and spirit. If we try to bring out those things, something new will surely be born. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/23/2022 at 12:08 AM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528399884101255168 Yuzu is indeed the best looking athlete. [NEWS] Expand On 5/23/2022 at 1:50 AM, Pancake said: We'll have a live broadcast for the last day of Nagoya too! https://mobile.twitter.com/aim_high__/status/1528527648422436865 https://mobile.twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528553961942585346 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/23/2022 at 3:37 AM, yuzuonice said: that really is confusing 😅 Anyway, I think we finally have a cheap solution that will definitely work! https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528572115892707329 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/23/2022 at 8:38 AM, Anni said: https://twitter.com/Cheer_for_Yuzu/status/1527913966126637057 [NEWS] Expand On 5/23/2022 at 9:07 AM, Sun_Rise said: This is insane! 39 theatres booked in Makuhari and 90 in Nagoya for FaOI live viewing. As someone said - Yuzuru as a blockbuster. His popularity is immense. https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528560921249193984 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/23/2022 at 12:55 PM, lajoitko said: Very helpful chart of coming broadcasts, times, channels and tv providers. https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1528701690949824514?s=20&t=2xYFyab_hVd1D8ozQJBPCA [NEWS] Expand On 5/23/2022 at 1:20 PM, Anni said: From Yaguchi-san's weibo account about the photobook of Yuzu https://twitter.com/yuzuttto/status/1528728648299474944 [NEWS] Expand On 5/24/2022 at 6:03 AM, Yuzu_legend said: https://twitter.com/angeljo84317699/status/1528969315814297601?s=21&t=cDFvT325z8hGYLlN_EGSng This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/24/2022 at 10:37 AM, Sun_Rise said: OG account about FaOI - because it's Yuzuru Hanyu: the magnet, the main character, whose name is self-shining with gold. https://twitter.com/Olympics/status/1529028501294260227 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/24/2022 at 3:22 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1529095043956764672 Watch FaOI with Yuzu becoming the summer blockbuster in Japan, beating all big movies. Seriously, I think it's unprecedented that ice shows are being played in movie theaters, and in so many, too! Only Yuzu! [NEWS] Expand On 5/24/2022 at 3:38 PM, LiaRy said: https://twitter.com/HanyuBr/status/1528858272757075968?t=yF-19sjHOORTGImCY7_D4w&s=19 live.qq.com/10012776 - another possible streaming link [NEWS] Expand On 5/25/2022 at 7:26 AM, lajoitko said: Posting this here too. Our wait is over. https://twitter.com/nobutaro1001/status/1529362255418372096?s=20&t=AKh5KLAeVK-G7n-0EV1XDg [NEWS] Expand On 5/25/2022 at 10:32 AM, Anni said: Welcome to the Planet. @Perelandra and @SaluYuzuHave much fun here. https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1529396554117021697 [NEWS] Expand On 5/25/2022 at 10:38 AM, caramelicht said: I don't know if my eyes are biased because I like Yuzu but why does he look younger and younger??? also adding the translation plus IG story caption https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1529384065052254209?t=qgeMfuiE8kayIKU-wt6ptg&s=19 edit : after zoomed in the picture, i just realized that Yuzu has double eyelids! This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 1:12 AM, CiONTUw4A said: https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1529468810146861068 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 8:04 AM, Anni said: Article from SportsHochi https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1529465834237984769 Post by official Indian account for the Olympic Games https://twitter.com/OlympicKhel/status/1529401901762105344 [NEWS] Expand On 5/26/2022 at 11:40 AM, LiaRy said: VIDEO interview practice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9dhLNI5nEA https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1529792268429049856?s=20&t=vtFrJ5jms45yNxA824DJfg https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1529794810345041920?s=20&t=vtFrJ5jms45yNxA824DJfg https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1529797055186874369?s=20&t=SQBBJri0mYyiJWHEXTIPhQ [NEWS] Expand On 5/26/2022 at 2:40 PM, Yuzu_legend said: https://twitter.com/__pino_____/status/1529829843855998976?s=21&t=_8aoQFxEAk4jg10xpV94gw https://twitter.com/11272yuzu22320/status/1529829414363549697?s=21&t=_8aoQFxEAk4jg10xpV94gw This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 2:47 PM, Mor2904 said: I'm having a very busy time, but I'm really glad to see him so healthy and happy. Waiting for tomorrow... https://twitter.com/i/status/1529805560786391041 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 2:53 PM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/emergencyquad/status/1529800995013726208?s=20&t=OIj5Xf-F46XbyOAuk2m-LA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 2:59 PM, Yuzu_legend said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1529837701146771456?s=21&t=2hBGNCxKSg18LWi_rAnecA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/26/2022 at 3:55 PM, Xiupia said: Anyone shared this yet? We are getting an interview with Yuzu tomorrow (27th), not 100% sure if is similar to the one we had today! https://twitter.com/goodmorning_tv/status/1529823287093514246?s=21&t=dQjvtp3WFFJPe5dAymzX1g This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 12:08 AM, CiONTUw4A said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1529966051769069568 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 12:25 AM, Xiupia said: Another translation (from our great translating team!), https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1529966460801540131?s=21&t=1xPHDJth5zDtbpFeh_kxxQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 1:26 AM, Xiupia said: no 4A, 4T a quad toeloop. It comes easy to him, and recently it has developed into a monstrous jump, thanks to the 4A training probably. Part of his signature high kick in FaOI opening: https://twitter.com/ruazuru/status/1529951854318452741?s=21&t=R-ZqO2i0ims6kz57FBoj4w This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 6:49 AM, Anni said: Thank you Geo for the info. Yuzu will definitely be very happy about it. It would be really nice, if both could finally see each other again after long time. I wish you a lot of fun. Enjoy it. Interview also with English subtitles https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1529850612028166144 [NEWS] Expand On 5/27/2022 at 7:21 AM, TokyoDream said: If you haven't seen it yet, you can vote "for" Yuzu here: https://news.isu.ch/p/731E-4WC/top-5-up-again-moments This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 8:18 AM, LiaRy said: https://twitter.com/figure_hochi/status/1530100888315887617?s=20&t=d7Pp46lO31-wyINdVHkxfQ FIRST PHOTO [NEWS] Expand On 5/27/2022 at 10:48 AM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/anjaheyheyhey/status/1530132597778653184?s=20&t=JnaJpSjDMLHQl60dvWx1RA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 10:51 AM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/YuzuRules/status/1530126427357851650?s=20&t=JnaJpSjDMLHQl60dvWx1RA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 10:52 AM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/Fantasy_on_Ice/status/1530081422597246976?s=20&t=FcKujFJYs_GXn28MXaRecQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 12:07 PM, Gladys said: https://twitter.com/Kvb7e9B2xLJbG1V/status/1530156586525917184 Satellites, I'm fallen. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 1:10 PM, SuzyQ said: It seems he did 4T 3A in the finale https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/4961320d8352990e5e76081d84b2951fcc5311d5 Can I survive tomorrow ? This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 1:14 PM, SuzyQ said: And this https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2022/05/27/0015337369.shtml?ph=2 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 1:18 PM, rodica said: Here is a link with a set o photogaphs and comments in English for Makuhari first shhow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cuKB5QmLAQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 2:07 PM, Anni said: FaOI day 1 https://twitter.com/celesthaven/status/1530184179459104769 [NEWS] Expand On 5/27/2022 at 2:56 PM, ccy said: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1530195454608154625 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 3:54 PM, Anni said: Here the full message from Yuzu to Keiji 😗 [NEWS] I hope there will be a translation soon. Expand On 5/27/2022 at 4:53 PM, Anni said: May birthday card by Sekkisei https://twitter.com/kose_sekkisei/status/1530075048551145473 [NEWS] Expand On 5/28/2022 at 1:12 AM, Anni said: Yes, we have a translation👍 https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1530347700842991616 https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1530347751346565121 [NEWS] Nice words to Keiji. Yuzu is really a good person, always helpful. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 6:30 AM, Anni said: According to a fan who was live in Makuhari yesterday, Yuzu put the paper cup on the ice himself before his skate. And in your posted video (at 1:26) you can see how he bends down and picks it up ....... after that comes his "watering" https://twitter.com/yeolhaecasyuzu/status/1530327099068026882 [NEWS] Expand On 5/28/2022 at 9:34 AM, Anni said: Look at this warm applause for Ghislain. https://twitter.com/i/status/1530442216967127044 There is another video in the Makuhari thread. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 10:00 AM, Fay said: His arm muscles are just incredible. And delicious, sorry https://twitter.com/AZsnow26/status/1530469918423908352?s=20&t=Nq45LilAR0k46FzvLyabKw This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 9:16 PM, Mor2904 said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1530558931193724928?s=21&t=a5iqWhHLYbUaBtt3M0lY3w This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/28/2022 at 11:08 PM, ccy said: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1530667730856456192 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/29/2022 at 6:14 AM, DancingFeather said: Right choice! https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1530788627793399808 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 5/29/2022 at 11:11 AM, DancingFeather said: https://twitter.com/Jojojojo1219/status/1530867211564351494 [NEWS] Expand On 5/29/2022 at 11:37 AM, Anni said: From Yuzu's essay in 6th grade https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1530871422406606849 [NEWS] Expand On 5/30/2022 at 10:02 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1531334270253670400 Yuzu's message to Keiji with English subtitles. So sweet! [NEWS] Expand On 5/31/2022 at 8:16 AM, Anni said: Violinist Ikuko Kawai about Yuzu's "White Legend" in Sochi https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1531494830316040192 https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1531494833138765825 Here the clips https://twitter.com/yuzu1207_ss/status/1531487411020017664 https://twitter.com/yuzu1207_ss/status/1531487545766268929 [NEWS] Expand On 5/31/2022 at 3:13 PM, Anni said: Thank you so much This year there will again be a rice field art ☺️ https://twitter.com/tsukiyominoasa/status/1531627830810918913 [NEWS] Last year it was "Seimei". I'm curious about the design in this year. Expand On 6/1/2022 at 8:35 AM, Anni said: https://twitter.com/ICY_HANYU/status/1531502635404054529 Singer Taisei Miyakawa (FaOI Kobe, Shizuoka) wonder how to address Yuzu (video below). https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1531892604039639040 https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1531895422033113088 [NEWS] Expand On 6/1/2022 at 2:31 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/yeolhaecasyuzu/status/1531957750678163456 Yes, it does look like Yuzu's sit spin. I look forward to what program it will be from. But I guess we won't see that until the rice grows. [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 6:26 AM, Wintek said: There is a commentary about Yuzu's "Real Face" program that was posted on Web Sportiva on May 30. The machine translations is very bad so I was wondering if someone has seen translated comments of this article? The interpretation of the program and why Yuzu covers/uncovers his face with the hood is quite interesting. https://twitter.com/webSportiva/status/1531472536923701248?s=20&t=B1Zc95bI40NWgCCttFG_kwhttps://twitter.com/webSportiva/status/1531472536923701248?s=20&t=B1Zc95bI40NWgCCttFG_kwhttps://twitter.com/webSportiva/status/1531472536923701248?s=20&t=B1Zc95bI40NWgCCttFG_kw This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/1/2022 at 10:33 AM, Melodie said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1531883457294770176?s=20&t=LqvuGtLAY2yzMxXLs4tMrw It's a long thread indeed. I did check out the whole thing and it seems he got his Loop combo (3Lo-3Lo!!!) back and he jumped 3F No miss with the quad but trouble with the 3A, so ice condition must have been weird. Anyway, it seems OP had a blast and was utterly charmed by Yuzu This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/2/2022 at 1:22 AM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1532158846042779648 This is apparently what the design of Yuzu's rice field art looks like. [NEWS] Expand On 6/2/2022 at 3:59 AM, Xiupia said: Nobu answered some questions on Instagram today! Here are some relevant ones regarding Yuzu: https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1532208932768206848?s=21&t=4ocJbzLX9MshpC6hnPXArA This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/2/2022 at 5:27 AM, Sun_Rise said: Seem like we have a new photo from Nagoya. Crumbs between feasts. https://twitter.com/nobutaro1001/status/1532226167839027201 EDIT: I can see @Anniposted it already in the Nagoya thread, but leaving in case someone visits here more often. This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/2/2022 at 6:20 AM, LiaRy said: https://twitter.com/yuzuttto/status/1532240955658895360?t=xGRv3eLiTBTwPVTZ-4hn3w&s=19 Auto-translate: Kansai TV will broadcast FaOI on 25th June - can anyone double-check and confirm, please? This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/2/2022 at 9:19 AM, Anni said: Yes it seems to be true. I found this: OP received a reply from the Kansai TV https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1532256102964146176 Kansai TV ...so unfortunately means no qq stream? Nishikawa COOL SLEEP campaign 1, season 2 starts today https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1532149601255362562 Clear files https://www.nishikawa1566.com/contents/nishikawa-cool/assets/images/originalgoods_2-sp.png [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 On 6/3/2022 at 3:21 AM, Xiupia said: Yuzu pops up in Nobu’s video!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlv_zbYApXw Edit: @lajoitko posted this tweet link on the FaOI Nagoya thread, sharing here as well: https://twitter.com/emergencyquad/status/1532564778723397632?s=21&t=6nJw5wM7YIU0jme9_ZuLiQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/3/2022 at 4:17 AM, Xiupia said: https://twitter.com/axelsandwich/status/1532568206417985536?s=21&t=6nJw5wM7YIU0jme9_ZuLiQ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/3/2022 at 4:20 AM, Sun_Rise said: More laughs on Monday? https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1532494213321224192 This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/3/2022 at 8:29 AM, Yuzu_legend said: Hmmm K&C deleted their first tweet and now replaced it with this one: https://twitter.com/teamkissandcry/status/1532639120803082242?s=21&t=nl7U1qTpXKvStQ8SWbEJ9g This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/3/2022 at 10:42 AM, Anabel said: https://twitter.com/Fantasy_on_Ice/status/1532557869769293824 If I understand correctly, the show on the 19th in Kobe will be able to see in theaters (https://liveviewing.jp/faoi-2022/) I think until now we only knew about Makuhari and Nagoya, right? And those are the streaming days, right? Does that mean that at some point they may also announce streaming for Kobe June 19? This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/3/2022 at 12:08 PM, LiaRy said: https://twitter.com/chiffon8397/status/1532474126933164032?t=vqDyZKRFhrsLMU3AyZ0xTA&s=19 Can someone translate, please? It looks like Nagoya day 1 will also get 1 hour of footage (at least that's what auto-translation spit out) This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/3/2022 at 12:28 PM, birnasan said: FaOI Nagoya pamphlet Yuzu interview photos: https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4776310184872679 DeepL translation - as always, I don't speak Japanese, I tried to make it readable, but it is not fully reliable. ! Do not repost outside of Planethanyu ! First part (this was already in the Makuhari pamphlet, can be skipped) Reveal hidden contents Q: After three years, Fantasy on Ice (FaOI) is about to start. How do you feel now before the show? What are you particularly looking forward to, and have you missed anything in the two years without the show? A: I am feeling nervous because it has been a long time since I have performed here. I have learned a lot in the past two years, so I want to prepare well to give an even better performance. Q: Having performed in so many different ice shows, what do you find special about Fantasy on Ice? A: Collaboration with artists is a very special part of FaOI. Usually in competitions, I think about what kind of music suits me and what I want to express when I choose a music piece, but in collaborations, I first decide on the artist and then decide what song I want to skate to, so I can create a programme with a completely different theme than my previous programmes. Of course there is a limit to what I can express myself and what I can express as a skater, but I also let FaOI and the artists help me expand my own range of expression. Q: You have collaborated with a wide range of artists - what do you find interesting, challenging or rewarding about this? What do you think of the relationships you have formed with the artists you have met? A: To begin with, most of the music used in figure skating is classical music or film music, so skating to pop music with lyrics is new and it can be difficult. Although it is easier to understand because the music has well-known lyrics, it is sometimes difficult to express the ideas, scenes, pace, intensity and dynamics that the audience has already in their mind, so we have to think about how to give that kind of performance that people expect from us. It is because of these past two years that I have been able to think deeply about this, and I will do my best in this collaboration as well, and do my best to make everyone feel that I have improved even if just one more step. Q: What did you have in mind when you chose the song for this programme, which will be revealed on the day of the show, as a surprise? A: I chose this song because I wanted to make a programme that would be filled with my current emotions, my past experiences, my feelings going into the Beijing Olympics, and my thoughts on the 4A, which I am still aiming for. Q: At the Beijing Olympics, your quadruple Axel challenge inspired many people around the world. Now that some time has passed, what does the quadruple Axel mean to you? A: It is still something that I should aim for. It's something I can put my energy into more than anything else. Practicing for it, even for the Beijing Olympics, I can't say it's fun, but it's something I can devote myself to, and including the fear, the pain and the hardships, I can feel the experience of being alive. Q: After experiencing your third Olympics, have you gained any new understanding or insights about the sport of figure skating? A: It may be outside the context of "competitive sport", but I realized that not only a perfect performance can make people feel something or convey a message. Perfection is not everything, and it's because of the human nature that emerges from the broken moments in expression and skating, as was the case with "Romeo and Juliet" at the 2012 World Championships. Falling on a non-jump element, getting up and fighting on even when you're in a daze - you can't do that with choreography or acting. I think it was because I was truly myself there, and I was fighting so hard, that I was able to make this programme. At the Beijing Olympics, many things I have done up to now, including the 4A and the SP, are still in everyone's mind, and that's why, even if it wasn't a 4A that I could be satisfied with, I think I was able to create something that will remain in everyone's hearts. I would like to continue to skate in such a way that is typical of me. Second part (this is mostly new) Reveal hidden contents Q: You have been practicing alone since the Corona disaster. How did you decide what you thought you needed from the people around you and what not? A: When I am practicing on my own, I usually know the reasons for my successes and mistakes, so basically I rarely asked for advice from anyone. If I did, I usually verbalized what I was paying attention to, what I felt were the reasons for my mistakes and what I needed to improve, recorded it with a voice recorder or wrote it down in my notes. For me, it is very clear what is necessary and what is not, and perhaps this is unique to figure skating, but I have always thought that what is successful and what leads to success is what is necessary and what does not lead to success is what is not necessary. It doesn't necessarily mean immediate success, but whether there is a vision of success ahead for me. I also considered my decisions based on what is suitable for my current level. Q: What do you feel is the connection between your performance on the ice and your personal life experiences? A: It is all going together. Skating has taught me endurance and the ability to face difficult experiences and keep going, and I think it's very important in life too. The way I studied and got good scores on tests is connected to the way I practice skating, and everything is connected to everything else. Maybe I am just trying to find such connections, but no matter what I have experienced, even if it was painful, even if I look back on it and think it was a failure, it is because of that experience that I have my current feelings, my current actions, my thoughts, and so on. I try to live my life so that I can think in this way. Q: When you use music with lyrics in your performances, how much of the meaning of the lyrics do you incorporate into your performances? Do you use music with English lyrics for competitions and Japanese lyrics for shows? A: All of it. I often listen to the FaOI songs before the choreography starts, or after the programme is finished, or even just before the performance. But I have to perform not only to the lyrics, but also to the music, so it's really difficult to find the right balance between the two. Q: Ice shows are different from competitions in terms of lighting and so on, what are you particularly concerned about when making costumes for ice shows? A: I have to make sure that the costumes look good in dark lighting, that my fingertips are visible, and that the design and weight of the costumes are appropriate for a show, so for some programmes, the design is more important than the comfort while skating. But it is useless if I can't give a good performance, so I am trying to be creative where I can, but I don't want it to affect my performance. Also, the temperature of the rink at FaOI is basically quite high, so I ask to take care of the materials so that I don't get exhausted. Q: Figure skating is not only a technical sport, it is also, ultimately, a sport in which beauty is measured and judged. What do you find beautiful or inspiring? Paintings, theatre, poetry, landscapes, human behaviour, sound effects, space... whatever it is. A: I don't often have the opportunity to see paintings or theatre, but I like natural landscapes. Trees, flowers and grass. I am not familiar with all the names and types of trees, but when mountain scenery is shown on TV, the autumn colours of the leaves, and the timing of leaf colouring, and various other things change depending on the character and personality of each tree, and this creates a variety of natural scenery, which I think is beautiful. I want my skating to have different characters depending on the programme, too, so that people can feel attracted to them. Q: Tell us what 'little luxuries' you have done recently (for example, doubling the bath salt). A: It's not small at all, but I received the new customized earphones I ordered before last year's All-Japan Championships and I really like them. But there are so many more earphones I want... (laughs) Q: What advice would you give to young children who have seen Hanyu's success and want to start figure skating? A: There are a lot of things that are difficult and things you can't do, but if you really try, the time will come when you can change from not being able to do to being able to do, and then everyone will praise you, you will be glad and have many happy moments. If you don't want to lose, work really hard! Work harder than anyone else! Don't forget that there are people who are supporting you, so go for it! Q: An ice show is an opportunity to present your performance to the audience, regardless of scores or winning or losing, but looking at yourself from an objective point of view, what kind of performer do you consider "Yuzuru Hanyu" to be? A: I think I am very human. Not everything looks beautiful, and when I look at myself, I can see some bad postures, but then I see that this is also very much a part of myself. In many of my programmes, there are emotions and stories that I want to communicate, but I think it's also okay if they don't reach the audience as intended. I want to be the kind of performer who can connect with something inside the audience, or who can simply immerse them in the experience of watching and enjoying it. Q: What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'Nagoya'? A: "Nagoya Castle". Q: Finally, do you have any ambitions for this year's Fantasy on Ice and anything you would like to say to the audience? A: I know it's not easy to get back to normal life after the Corona disaster, but I hope everyone enjoys it! I'll do my best to skate through it. And please, go home in good health afterwards! This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/4/2022 at 3:49 AM, YuzuDoubleGold said: Interview with a junior skater inspired by Yuzu … https://japan-forward.com/ice-time-junior-skater-taira-shinohara-poised-for-success-on-and-off-the-ice/ This post has been tagged by yuzuangel as [NEWS]. Expand On 6/4/2022 at 6:48 AM, Anni said: The rice planting has started. https://twitter.com/date_tedukuri/status/1532958752059424768 TBC-Tohoku clip https://twitter.com/miruru1207yuzu/status/1532996615178702848 Another video on facebook Here you can recognize the silhouette. https://m.facebook.com/tamboart.nishine/videos/20220604土-その2田んぼアート全体の動画/702731610810275/?_rdr [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/6/2022 at 9:05 AM, Anni said: Yuzu's interview also with English subtitles https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1533724033220775936 I wish him from the bottom of my heart the early realization of his dream. https://twitter.com/kitsunekumomo/status/1533684395957452800 [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 6/7/2022 at 9:34 AM, Anni said: Again something from the surgical doctor (see video below): 🌸"Haru yo Koi" 🌸 https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1533767574478987265 A thanks to Yuzu for his mention in his interview about the shrine https://twitter.com/orangesrgd/status/1533883150912266240 Source: https://twitter.com/isejingu125/status/1533750791353552896 [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 6/7/2022 at 4:28 PM, caramelicht said: New photobook? https://twitter.com/YutakaNagakubo/status/1534196455195365376?t=kFQJbhSoz1HyIEh5YphUpg&s=19 [NEWS] Expand On 6/8/2022 at 10:44 AM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/marika_yuzu/status/1534483983819763713 Another chapter of the story "Yuzu is the best selling factor in the Japanese print industry". [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 7:47 AM, Anni said: That's really cute how Yuzu pats BDD's head and says "bye bye". Inspired by Yuzu https://twitter.com/yuzu_ywj/status/1534538750557974530 [NEWS] Expand On 6/10/2022 at 7:52 AM, Anni said: https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1534487689281449984 https://twitter.com/AngelJo84317699/status/1534796935785132032 [NEWS] Expand On 6/10/2022 at 8:50 AM, Anni said: Signature of Yuzu (25th May) https://twitter.com/sweetyuzu/status/1534738649417400320 [NEWS] Expand On 6/10/2022 at 12:35 PM, lajoitko said: Broadcasting news. Shizuoka Sunday will be broadcasted live and bunch of other broadcasting times for at least Saturday and Sunday shows. And I saw other tweet that there will be live viewing of Kobe Sunday in Taiwan. Any Taiwanese satellites here wanting to experience FaOI at the movie theater? https://twitter.com/Fantasy_on_Ice/status/1535230616840867840?s=20&t=JtM4MjDP3T0naA6U4kdF3A [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 2:10 AM, lajoitko said: New P&G campaign https://twitter.com/FlyHigh_AndFree/status/1535438700397547520?t=aq6-PTgXFYUJV7TZf99XOg&s=19 [NEWS] Expand On 6/11/2022 at 12:34 PM, Yuzurella said: https://twitter.com/poohzuru/status/1535498208755044353 So, nowadays Yuzu doesn't even have to gain any kind of momentum or actually jump in order to rotate triples from a standstill on the ground. He just takes off from his standing position and rotates... [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
Planet Hanyu Staff Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 6/12/2022 at 7:38 AM, LiaRy said: https://twitter.com/axelwithwings/status/1535887656357601280?t=wnVnl28N8H6SItJ5sBq4yw&s=19 Axel with Wings posted the Eng Subbed Nagoya TV interview! [NEWS] Expand On 6/12/2022 at 10:45 AM, Anni said: https://twitter.com/sarah_sohma/status/1535156906087817216 [NEWS] Expand Link to comment
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