Yuzuru Hanyu

[galaxy]

Hanyu's home rink (the only all season ice rink in Miyagi prefecture) was reopened in September. During the off season, he skated 60 times at various ice shows. I think he has appeared literally ALL skating shows in Japan.

Because he had/has to earn money to continue skating. His family had/has huge financial problem caused by the earthquake and tsunami. When his rink and home were damaged by them he even thought he had to quit skating. This boy is a real fighter. He has been going through hardship and never gives up.

Before the season started, I was concerned about him because I thought he must have been fatigued by doing too many shows and working too hard. I hope he doesn't push himself too much and has a rest sometimes. If you see his eyes colsely, you will notice he has the eyes of someone who has not rested and couldn't have real peace in mind.

[FTnoona]

Poor guy looked so disappointed after he saw his FS score
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaB2D...el_video_title

Here is a clip with him and Nan Song at the end of the gala. Hanyu looks so hyper here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sawu3luWKmo

I think he said in some article that his goal was to make the GPF this year....there is always next year Yuzuru!!

[os168]

Poor guy looked so disappointed after he saw his FS score
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaB2D...el_video_title

Here is a clip with him and Nan Song at the end of the gala. Hanyu looks so hyper here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sawu3luWKmo

Aww... beginning of a bromance?!

What a great winning attitude Hanyu has... and I am so chuffed for Nan Song!

Hope they can remain friendly rivals for the years to come and do their best!


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I decide to check out out the Chinese skating forums for this Hanyu news, and seems in general the Chinese audiences at the arena has been quite taken with Hanyu.

A member of the skating forums at the arena says he noticed Hanyu's legs appear to be shaking and a bit unsteady before he took ice on his LP. During warm up, he also appear to be a bit agitated because of a practice fall on 4T so he kept practicing the 4T. He says Hanyu doesn't look relaxed and was all nerves.

On the lighter note, Hanyu seems to be been particularly taken care of by the Chinese fans of Johnny Weir who threw a Winnie bear at him which he happily accepted. And by fans of Nan Song (maybe that explain why they get on so well?!)

Here are some fan photos (Cred: 08jixueyingyu and 小溪流水x from Baidu.com) from Baidu.

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...to/winn1-1.jpg
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...8_photo/j2.jpg
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...8_photo/j1.jpg

Bromance shots with Song Nan

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y.../bromance1.jpg
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...romance2-1.jpg
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...romance3-1.jpg
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y.../bromance6.jpg
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y.../bromance4.jpg

[Marco]

Because he had/has to earn money to continue skating. His family had/has huge financial problem caused by the earthquake and tsunami. When his rink and home were damaged by them he even thought he had to quit skating. This boy is a real fighter. He has been going through hardship and never gives up.

Before the season started, I was concerned about him because I thought he must have been fatigued by doing too many shows and working too hard. I hope he doesn't push himself too much and has a rest sometimes. If you see his eyes colsely, you will notice he has the eyes of someone who has not rested and couldn't have real peace in mind.

If that's true, then my heart goes out to him. He worked so hard and was so close.

Well if he grabs a silver at his next GP he might still qualify for GPF.

[sleepypanda]

On the lighter note, Hanyu seems to be been particularly taken care of by the Chinese fans of Johnny Weir who threw a Winnie bear at him which he happily accepted. And was well as fans of Nan Song (maybe that explain why they get on so well?!)

Here are some fan photos (Cred: 08jixueyingyu and 小溪流水x from Baidu.com) from Baidu.

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...to/winn1-1.jpg

That Winnie the Pooh picture is from one of the ice shows this summer! I remember seeing it back in July. He also had this Pooh bear tissue box at Nebelhorn Trophy, too. I think it became his "thing" and people started giving him Pooh bear stuff haha.

Here's some flowers for him with a Pooh bear balloon.
http://i42.tinypic.com/idc3cx.jpg

[ks1227]

Aww... beginning of a bromance?!

I enjoyed both of them at this competition (different segments though).

[ponta1]

Count me in as a new fan! I love his programs; hopefully, he'll skate them clean in Russia!!

[Ziggy]

I think he said in some article that his goal was to make the GPF this year....there is always next year Yuzuru!!

If he wins his second event then who knows.

He was so close to third place at CoC, only two tenths of a point.

A member of the skating forums at the arena says he noticed Hanyu's legs appear to be shaking and a bit unsteady before he took ice on his LP. During warm up, he also appear to be a bit agitated because of a practice fall on 4T so he kept practicing the 4T. He says Hanyu doesn't look relaxed and was all nerves.

I think he had problems with his 3axel in the warm-up too. It must have unsettled him and affected his performance, making him even more nervous.

[paskatefan]

Count me in as a new fan! I love his programs; hopefully, he'll skate them clean in Russia!!

I am very impressed with Yuzuru. Hope he does well in his next GP event!

[FTnoona]

If he wins his second event then who knows.

He was so close to third place at CoC, only two tenths of a point.



I think he had problems with his 3axel in the warm-up too. It must have unsettled him and affected his performance, making him even more nervous.

He was so close to winning the event too 1.98 points away from first.
I don't think he'll win CoR though

The Eurosports commentators were talking about the problems he was having on the 3A in warmup during his program.

[os168]

IFS new interview with Hanyu

http://www.ifsmagazine.com/articles/11500-yuzuru-hanyu

He wanted to go for 2 Olympics and win medals like Plushy did

[gofigure]

Here's an article on Hanyu:

http://www.ifsmagazine.com/articles/11500-yuzuru-hanyu

[Glacier cat]

IFS new interview with Hanyu

http://www.ifsmagazine.com/articles/11500-yuzuru-hanyu

He wanted to go for 2 Olympics and win medals like Plushy did

I'm sure he can do it, like his "God"(he said so) Plushy

I think he's becoming a skater he wants to be. He is an amazing talent!

Totally agree with you. His future will be great. As far as I know he is one of the most talented Japanese skaters.
My current worry is how the earthquakes in his hometown affect his future. Somehow he seems like in a hurry.


And, thank you so much os168;3358553. Finally, my pictures folder is filled with Yuzuru. This kid is really adorable
I noticed he was wearing Plushy Wristband. My younger sister has it, too. Though she doesn't wear at all. LOL
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...to/winn1-1.jpg

I know it's going to be hard, because there are Brezina and Verner, Gachinski, Javier, Jeremmy, Mroz, but I am praying that he will win or make a podium in Russia. I'll keep my fingers crossed for him.

[justAfsfan]

I have been my favorite skater for long time!

I'm glad that he receive the credit that he deserve and I'm glad that there are so many people like him.

From one of the interview, the pooh bear is like his lucky charm.

I think he has some fan base in China as he has his own fan page in Baidu.

Hope he will win Cup of Russia!

[os168]

That Winnie the Pooh picture is from one of the ice shows this summer! I remember seeing it back in July. He also had this Pooh bear tissue box at Nebelhorn Trophy, too. I think it became his "thing" and people started giving him Pooh bear stuff haha.

Here's some flowers for him with a Pooh bear balloon.
http://i42.tinypic.com/idc3cx.jpg

I'm sure he can do it, like his "God"(he said so) Plushy

And, thank you so much os168;3358553. Finally, my pictures folder is filled with Yuzuru. This kid is really adorable
I noticed he was wearing Plushy Wristband. My younger sister has it, too. Though she doesn't wear at all. LOL
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...to/winn1-1.jpg

Here are three more Chinese STAN cam for you guys

Pooh appeared again in his FS warm up. I am trying to figure out whether he brought it with him or were given it between taking the photos.

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...8_photo/p1.jpg
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...8_photo/p2.jpg
http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/y...8_photo/p3.jpg

Yeah Hanyu in CoR should be really interesting but it is going to be another tough battle. Weird how he is meeting Abbott and Gachinski again! And also Javier who's very popular in Russia. But if Hanyu goes clean, he can clean the lot! (Unless Gachinski get another home king overmark in PCS.)

I wonder if Plushy will attend and say Hi ~

[FTnoona]

Yuzuru won CoR and qualified for the GPF!

[victoriaheidi]

Yuzuru won CoR and qualified for the GPF!

I KNEW this was going to happen, but my sister was pretty sure it wouldn't. Now I'm wishing we'd made a bet...

[Vash01]

Because he had/has to earn money to continue skating. His family had/has huge financial problem caused by the earthquake and tsunami. When his rink and home were damaged by them he even thought he had to quit skating. This boy is a real fighter. He has been going through hardship and never gives up.

Before the season started, I was concerned about him because I thought he must have been fatigued by doing too many shows and working too hard. I hope he doesn't push himself too much and has a rest sometimes. If you see his eyes colsely, you will notice he has the eyes of someone who has not rested and couldn't have real peace in mind.

Sorry to hear of his financial problems. I hope his fed can help him out; he seems like a bright star that can bring his country much glory- may be even an OGM some day.

[os168]

Hanyu is super lucky to get into the GPF finals by the slimmest margins! But figure skating is a bit like that. It requires Jeremy to do badly, and Javier does less badly and .03 is all it took Maybe it is meant to be?

He had to build his PCS from the ground up in his debut senior year, and his TES reflect his ambition to be the best he can be, on the brink of limitations.

Hope he can take this great opportunity to show us what he is made out of. Go Hanyu!! Forget about the podium, just do your best and be proud of all you have achieved. (I am however hoping a podium finish for him)

[pani]

I am happy to see him in GPF.
How now his traning going? I read he had difficultiece and didnt have plase for practiece anymore
What a talanted kid