Continues with Wings (13-15th April 2018): Yuzuru, Jeffrey, Shae-Lynn, Plushenko, Johnny...

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An ice show for Yuzuru was held on 13-15 April in Tokyo. The title of ice show is named by Yuzu himself: "Continues with wings".

The ticket prices of Yuzu's show are less expensive than other commercial ice shows in Japan. It's a kind of special pair ticket for parent-child, just only 10,000 yen for two people (93 USD). He invites fans coming with their children under 12 years old.

Website of the ice show: http://www.continueswithwings.com/

Opening https://twitter.com/liliorum/status/985370322982637568
Closing: https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985410773714391041

This is GG drive link of the whole show (3 hours): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EX_YpjMgqa4YuffxwXUUP1NKYs_jh3VC/view

A part of Yuzuru's closing words:
No matter what I say, people will say (negative) things. Even if I’m just skating, (negative) things will be said. Things like that don’t just happen to me. I have attention gathered around me so it seems like it’s a lot, but I think it happens to people living normal lives as well. However, in the midst of all that, everyone here came to watch the show I held like this, raised their voices and released their stress, and I hope the show was able to become a part of everyone’s happiness. That’s why, at one period, when a lot happened including with the weekly magazine, I thought “why am I living” and “I’ll just die” countless times. But, but in the end, everyone gave me lots of support like this, and above all, what made me the happiest was when the people I admire sent messages to me. It happened right after the disaster as well, and everyone gave comments like “Yuzu, you’ll be okay.” I was really thankful, and I thought “I’m happy I’m skating.” Right now, I truly think “I’m happy to be alive.” Truly, thank you very much.
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Full translation here: https://yukirin1408.tumblr.com/post/172953712968/ciontu-day-3-yuzurus-closing-words

Participating Skaters (per Yuzuru's words, they're skaters who have inspired Yuzuru for years in... various and random costumes lol)
1) Yuzuru Hanyu's performances at Continue with wings
(No jump, due to his current injury, he only skated parts of the choreography of various programs he did in the past)
Day 1: Chopin Ballade No 1 https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985391930359074816
Day 1: Zigeunerweisen https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985391409468502016
Day 1: From Russia with Love:
Day 2: Étude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8, No. 12 https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985394120108765184
Day 2: Mission Impossible https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985392947146514432
Day 2: Parisienne Walkways https://twitter.com/liliorum/status/985395928147349505
Day 3: Sing, Sing, Sing https://twitter.com/liliorum/status/985407291972341760
Day 3: Romeo and Juliet 2012 part 1 https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985408530915217408
and part 2 https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985408816966701056
Day 3: Seimei choreographic sequence https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985409287055921152

2) Evgeni Plushenko https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985379366493356032
Nijinski and Tango Amore
3) Jeffrey Buttle https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985375538448601088
For Forever and Better to be loved
4) Shae-Lynn Bourne
Bom Bom
5) Johnny Weir
Ave Maria and Creep
6) Yuko Kavaguti/Alexander Smirnov
Manfred Symphony and an Ex I can not read the name of their performance
7) Takahito Mura https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985373705432961024
https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985385846936424448
Phantom of the opera and Evermore
8) Minoru Sano

Yuzuru's words towards his idol, saying thank you for coming here (his English has improved): https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhlntdwlzjt/

Javier and Lambiel's supportive words towards Yuzuru as they could not come to Yuzuru's ice shows due to their tight schedules. Footage of their messages here: https://twitter.com/liliorum/status/985381903590154240

Javi cannot come because the last show was on his birthday but he LIVE-STREAM his performance to Japan lol https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985381599079550976
It was very early in Spain so he looked sleepy but thank you so much, Javi! But 9000 fans sang Happy Birthday to Javi:
https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/985382014353223680

Jeffrey: "6 yrs ago, I was asked to choreograph for Yuzu. I remember being nervous to deliver a worthy program, something that would highlight his incredible talent. Today, we finished the celebration of his TWO Olympic gold medals. I am fortunate to have been a part of both of them. Thank you Yuzu and Brian for believing in me, and for trusting in me. What a ride it has been Yuzu, and I’m looking forward to watching you fly and flourish for years to come."
From https://twitter.com/j_butt/status/985497533861412864?s=21

Shae-Lynn: "What a Joy it was to perform in and choreograph for Yuzu’s show @ContinuesWings in Tokyo. It was an unforgettable, heartfelt experience. Today’s show was broadcast live for 66 theatres in Japan. Amazing! #YuzuruHanyu "
https://twitter.com/shaelynnbourne/status/985501968499015682
 
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Thank you for all this information and links to the videos! I wish I could live in Japan to be able to see such wonderful skating shows. Great to hear words from Yuzuru directly, and see the older skaters who have kept up their skills too.
 
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livetoskate said:
Thank you for all this information and links to the videos! I wish I could live in Japan to be able to see such wonderful skating shows. Great to hear words from Yuzuru directly, and see the older skaters who have kept up their skills too.
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The ice show was produced by Asahi tivi, broadcasted by Fuji tivi and there was no commercial videos during 3 hours of live broadcasting.

Also, the show in April 15 was released to public in 66 cinemas nationwide. It is said many of these live streaming cinemas were sold out based on pre-order. I haven’t checked but someone on Twitter said she came to the live stream at a local cinema and the experience was superb.
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Italian ESP commentator loves the show very much:
https://twitter.com/max_ambesi/status/985546550477840386?s=21
"Continues With Wings" is a great idea. #CiONTU is an incredible show with a stellar cast. The story of a life summarized in three hours with amazing performance and big emotions.
 
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My friend sent me the list of the 66 cinemas that showed Continue with Wings live viewing, 4000 yen per ticket.
http://liveviewing.jp/contents/cww/#venue_list

It seems 64% of the venues sold very well, also the rest was not bad either. I estimated in total around 4000-5000 seats were sold for the cinema live viewing. But I do not know how many seats each venue has so it's all estimation. Some venues in my country had 250 up to 300 seats. I estimated on a scale of 100 seats here. The arena had 9000 seats and was almost crowded in all 3 days.

So in general, I estimate Continue with Wings sold around 30000 ~ 32000 tickets in total (both for live viewing and tickets at the arena). And I can not count the number of people who watched live through tivi and live stream.
 
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Thank you so much for posting the links to the show and individual performances. Have not had time to watch the whole show yet but watched all of Yuzuru's performances. It seems that, without the jumps, the pure beauty of his skating and interpretation of the music is enhanced even more. His skating was stunning!

Loved seeing Evgeni skate again. He always is such a great entertainer and fun to watch. Really enjoyed Weir too.

Such touching tributes from Javi and Lambiel. LOTS of emotional moments in this show for sure.

I will watch the whole production just as soon as times allows. Thanks again for everything. This is wonderful. :cheer2:
 
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Sally1214 said:
Thank you so much for posting the links to the show and individual performances. Have not had time to watch the whole show yet but watched all of Yuzuru's performances. It seems that, without the jumps, the pure beauty of his skating and interpretation of the music is enhanced even more. His skating was stunning!

Loved seeing Evgeni skate again. He always is such a great entertainer and fun to watch. Really enjoyed Weir too.

Such touching tributes from Javi and Lambiel. LOTS of emotional moments in this show for sure.

I will watch the whole production just as soon as times allows. Thanks again for everything. This is wonderful. :cheer2:
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Thank you very much for your support.

Unfortunately, the individual videos are being taken down by Tivi Asahi. If you really want to watch the whole show, I recommend you the full show on Google drive. I am not sure how long until the youtube links are all down.

I have updated the twitter links for some certain videos that I found. Enjoy!
 
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So, not understanding Japanese, I'm wondering what connection Mr. Sano(?) had to Yuzuru. That's very impressive that a 62 year old former champion was able to get out there and skate well. Also, what was Kawaguti/Smirnov's connection to Yuzuru? Former training partners? What a surprise to see them skate here.
 
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livetoskate said:
So, not understanding Japanese, I'm wondering what connection Mr. Sano(?) had to Yuzuru. That's very impressive that a 62 year old former champion was able to get out there and skate well. Also, what was Kawaguti/Smirnov's connection to Yuzuru? Former training partners? What a surprise to see them skate here.
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Yuzuru followed his sister to Mr. Sano’s skating class when he was a 4 year old kid and that’s when he started skating. Also Mr. Sano was a student of Yuzuru’s old coach aka Mr Tsuzuki.
Yuzuru saw Yuko and Smirnov’s performance to Spirited Away soundtrack in 2011 charity gala and it affected him a lot. Yuzuru said their performance gave him courage during that difficult time his hometown was destroyed. Also Yuko was a student of Mr. Sano before she moved to Russia to skate in pair.
 
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Here is the main reason why Yuko and Smirnov were invited:
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If anybody doesn't know why Yuzu invited Kavaguti /Smirnov at CiONTU..they dedicated ex to 3/11 disaster skated to Spirited Away at WC 11 and SPB special show for Japan. The video is from Saint Petersburg show “Prayers for Japan” Yuzu said in Aoi Honoo1 it inspired him a lot. https://twitter.com/tikudzi/status/981096434857598976?s=21

There’s a HD video of this exhibition https://t.co/scpNXT3mdM
 
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Meoima said:
Here is the main reason why Yuko and Smirnov were invited:
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If anybody doesn't know why Yuzu invited Kavaguti /Smirnov at CiONTU..they dedicated ex to 3/11 disaster skated to Spirited Away at WC 11 and SPB special show for Japan. The video is from Saint Petersburg show “Prayers for Japan” Yuzu said in Aoi Honoo1 it inspired him a lot. https://twitter.com/tikudzi/status/981096434857598976?s=21

There’s a HD video of this exhibition https://t.co/scpNXT3mdM
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Oh, how beautiful! Thanks for for the additional information. Yuzuru seems so kindhearted and so worldly/mature at age 23.
 
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Oh, how beautiful! Thanks for for the additional information. Yuzuru seems so kindhearted and so worldly/mature at age 23.
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Yuzuru is indeed very kind and a real sweetheart. You just can't help loving him. But, during "Hanyu's Corner" talk with Plushenko, I was struck by the difference in maturity and experience between Yuzuru & Evgeni. Yuzuru is so easily embarrassed by compliments (which he deserves) and gets a bit flustered at times. It's really adorable. Evgeni, on the other hand, is 12 years older and so much more experienced. You can ask him anything and he handles it with ease (and, often a dry sense of humor). He is such a skating "warhorse" & so comfortable in his own skin. I love both of these guys SO much. They both rock my world. ❤ ❤
 
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Tweet from Phil Hersh:

Just spoke with Brian Orser for an upcoming @icenetwork story. Asked him about Yuzuru Hanyu’s future. Orser said, “I’m having the sense he is going to continue” to the next Olympics. Might he take a year off from competing? “He won’t take a year off. Absolutely not."
 
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Kinds words from Evgeni after the show, from Evgeni's official Instagram. He's speaking in Russian, but one of the ladies from the Yuzuru FB fanpage translated it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhvhXo8nYu6/?taken-by=plushenkoofficial


"After performance I heard Yuzuru cried really hard, and I was so moved about it .I really wanted to cry together with him because he is so soulful, sincere. honest young man.. it was so touching. ..He is a great athlete It's not just to win one Olympics but winning it two times and do it back to back. It's very difficult. And when the two time Olympic champion cries about my performance , It is an honor for me.. I am repeating.... I have never seen such thing before... well, I have seen how my wife cries ..my wife is my hero my god everything....but when Yuzuru is crying .. so honored ...so unexpected .."
 
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livetoskate said:
Kinds words from Evgeni after the show, from Evgeni's official Instagram. He's speaking in Russian, but one of the ladies from the Yuzuru FB fanpage translated it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhvhXo8nYu6/?taken-by=plushenkoofficial


"After performance I heard Yuzuru cried really hard, and I was so moved about it .I really wanted to cry together with him because he is so soulful, sincere. honest young man.. it was so touching. ..He is a great athlete It's not just to win one Olympics but winning it two times and do it back to back. It's very difficult. And when the two time Olympic champion cries about my performance , It is an honor for me.. I am repeating.... I have never seen such thing before... well, I have seen how my wife cries ..my wife is my hero my god everything....but when Yuzuru is crying .. so honored ...so unexpected .."
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Aw, Zhenya, no wonder Yuzu loves you so much. I do too.
 
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Tweet from Phil Hersh:

Just spoke with Brian Orser for an upcoming @icenetwork story. Asked him about Yuzuru Hanyu’s future. Orser said, “I’m having the sense he is going to continue” to the next Olympics. Might he take a year off from competing? “He won’t take a year off. Absolutely not."
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Orser just says Yuzuru is going to continue and Yuzuru himself also stated that. No mention of "to the next Olympic". Phil added that himself.
 
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