A tribute to Hanyu Yuzuru

What makes Hanyu Yuzuru so special? And how has the double Olympic champion managed to touch so many people beyond the figure skating world? We have asked superstars like Nathan Chen, Evgenia Medvedeva, Meryl Davis, Anna Shcherbakova, Adam Rippon and his coach Brian Orser to give us their take on the Japanese legend.

[@harumih.3727]

As one of Olympic commentators noted, Yuzuru is a "liquid jewel" on the ice. Every movement of his skating looks so natural, as if a bird is flying over the ice, landing looks so light as if a feather is softly falling to the ice. It is because Yuzuru goes into his own theater of "music theme" and even the music is following his skating, not like other skaters who are trying to match the skating to the music. His figure skating is what the sports of figure skating should be.

[@carolcowels4555]

AWESOME!

[@jasperherr8694]

Yuzuru Hanyu is the only skater who studies the science and math behind skating. He combines science with art. That’s the beautiful thing.

[@gordanagarment2713]

To all of the comments i can only add that if i want to see perfection, i watch YUZURU HANYU

[@annahellekes7544]

"Yuzu- you are the best baby" Yes, he ist the best ! 💖

[@lifeisshort9768]

Yes, he is the best of the best…💜💜💜

[@tonya--7704]

Adam's praise of Yuzu is the most genuine out of all of them.

[@jankiper5421]

All of the other male skaters look manic and choppy compared to Hanyu. Took the sport to new levels and it will never be the same. He definitely is a legend and the GOAT.

[@karlretuerma1311]

He clearly don't need another gold medal at Beijing. He already did so much for the sports and it is more than enough 🙏🇯🇵🥇 Arigato Japan. Forever will be the Greatest Figure Skater of All Time.

[@asteriali4862]

Yuzu is everything they said about him and a lot more. He has such a courageous and beautiful heart, a kind and forgiving soul; he deserves everything, literally, everything beautiful in this world. God, please give him happiness and perfect health from this day on.

[@niklo6724]

If there is such a thing, then Yuzuru Hanyu is the personification of the perfect ice skater. His grace, strength and elegance makes it look effortless as he glides and soars on the ice. You can't help but be mesmerised as he captures your heart and your imagination. . .. he's such a joy to watch. Thank you for Yuzuru Hanyu. 🙏❣

[@harumih.3727]

He is the only one that continues to break limits of human abilities, and at the same time, he is the only one that never forgets to pay respects for ice, human life, and the figure skating. He is really a legend of the ice. And he is a phoenix, born, burned and born again.

[@appiliawang7434]

Omg I like your comment so much 🥺💖

[@moma-b]

_"He is the only one that continues to break limits of human abilities"_ I'm also blinded by his light, but let's be honest, others are doing this too, but for long long time, Yuzu was leading most of these attempts. By now others took lead too.

[@tacom1]

Lovely to see that from people in the field, who know what hard work it takes to be that icon. Yuzu is the G.O.A.T. especially because of that unique mix of strength, power, flexibility, elegance and most of all his artistry. He feels the music and he expresses his emotions through his skating, he truly is a legend. An Icon.

[@elisefincher4478]

I love him because he is an all around skater not only does he have the jumps but the artistry that at times gets overlooked. When yuzu goes out and skates he becomes one with the music and just has a fluidity and grace that's unmatched.

[@sibyllefischer-steffan3989]

Love your commentary. This is exactly the way I'am feeling about Yuzuru Hanyu.

[@sos12060]

我們喜歡羽生的花冰美姿及運動員的精神，並不是他的名次，2022奧運會雖然沒有奪冠，可是的他風采依舊陪伴著我們對滑冰的喜愛，羽生加油！我們喜愛真正滑冰的你！

[@carmenmaria3884]

The best, I have no doubt 💘💘👍🙏🕉️

[@whitneylu9986]

Yuzu, you are the best !

[@blancagumucio840]

Yuzuru is absolutely amazing! Never saw anyone like him.

[@felicia7879]

Love YOU hanyu san

[@gentian7033]

Boitano described Him perfectly. "Liquid".

[@magkal8690]

Unique among human beings...

[@vilasaraja]

Yes he is the best,the líquid jewel,the really Ice king 💖 Yuzu Hanyu💖vc e incrível

[@missyshell6314]

What a wonderful commendation coming from the athletes that know what it takes to be the best. Speaking from a lay-person's point of view, I can only add that Yuzuru adds an emotive element too from his skating that speaks directly to the heart. Wishing him love, support, happiness AND success in his new goal (let's face it - he always has one!). From the UK

[@tomha5324]

I think yuzuru has beautiful spirit!

[@luciaolivetto8272]

The best expression of figure skating can be; an art wonderful, a sport difficult and with great risk; an amazing interpretation of music; a representation of a history with elegance, drama, technical ability, sensuality, humanity; a GOAT, a LEGEND of all sports👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙋‍♀️

[@marjoriecoey3418]

Fire and ice! On a whole different level.

[@joaniesandell3804]

I love to watch him skate. The best ever...

[@chris.cloudroom]

Such a wonderful soul... an inspiration to all of us!

[@user-cd8bm7bn7e]

Юдзуру Ханю настолько естественный на льду, что возникает ощущение, что он родился в коньках. Сколько же нужно трудиться и преодалевать себя, что быть таким совершенством. Огромное уважение и восхищение Юдзуру Ханю.

[@user-qj5tt4hz6m]

Юдзуру самый талантливый, гениальный фигурист!😍😄😄🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@TheFergiepop]

Lloré viendo este tributo, parecía una despedida 😩😭 Yuzuru me inspira cuando estoy en el gym, pienso lo mucho que se ha sacrificado para alcanzar sus sueños y me motivo a seguir. Yuzuru ha tocado mi corazón ♥️ Hermoso que exista en el planeta personas como él.

[@user-bs1sh5il2l]

Неповторимый, гениальный фигурист нашего времени, гений юдзуру!!!

[@nekanefrutosgarcia9358]

Es un Grandisimo Campeón 🌎⛸️⛸️🇯🇵🇪🇸💞🌹

[@ysl5524]

él volverá y mas fuerte que antes

[@winyinyin2381]

让我形容的话他就是一个温柔的天使，暖人心

[@amraadva1821]

This video hit different after his retirement 🥺

[@gentian7033]

About Nathan Chen and what he said here and in some other interview, I'd say that he's constantly comparing himself to Yuzuru and I think He should not. Each of them is unique in his own way. Yet Hanyu is really one of a kind, impossible to do what He did, you can be excellent but you can't be Yuzuru, it's historically impossible.

[@user-qh6dq5vo5p]

SAME👍️

[@user-qh6dq5vo5p]

@ws ネイサンはジャンプの詰め込みをしただけ。それで羽生に勝ったと思うならご自由に。可哀相に。

[@user-qh6dq5vo5p]

@ws You Love Nathan. I Love Yuduru.

[@gentian7033]

@ws my answer is simple: where other athletes talk about Hanyu only, Chen talks about Hanyu and Chen.

[@gentian7033]

@ws don't take it personally, It's just my opinion and feeling, certainly not the ultimate truth. I also respect your opinion.

[@fangirlgen9472]

This is so beautiful! Yuzuru you deserve everything! You are an Angel to this earth and we all don’t deserve you! Thank you for saving me and for being my hero! You are and always will be my everything! I hope you enjoy your time off and heal well so you can keep doing what you love! I love you so much Yuzuru

[@gilded_spark_7022]

There is no one like Yuzu. He is a true sagittarius, flame and warrior spirit!

[@phyrruskarimarmalgold3660]

Greatest of all Time

[@shun1590]

Yuzuru

[@nekanefrutosgarcia9358]

Que maravilla que los compañeros hablen así, muchísimas gracias 🌎⛸️⛸️🇯🇵🇪🇸💞🌹

[@rachelsisonlozanopagdangan2057]

HIS THE KING OF THE ICE

[@Rosario-bk4jz]

Yuzuruuuuuuuuuu el numero uno❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carmenvaldesmancilla442]

Hasta el día de hoy ,Yusuru es y será rey del patinaje artistico

[@user-ej3ed8xk7w]

Несравненный гений льда .😗

[@StarryNight1111]

柚子你是最棒的，加油💪💪💪！

[@user-qm5yv1cc7j]

Гений!

[@bethellis]

why am i crying? 🥲

[@traceysheppard2296]

Beautiful!!!!

[@Belle-iy7ob]

LEGEND

[@awildjoeappears2182]

One time, Yuzuru Hanyu punched me in the face. It was awesome.

[@sibyllefischer-steffan3989]

thank you very much for that video and yes he is the best.

[@disgaeajean13]

He is a Mars in Leo and IT SHOWS

[@phyrruskarimarmalgold3660]

Nathan Chen, JSF and ISU is now celebrating happily to this retirement but little did they know this is the end to figure skating

[@mirapetrella8860]

Yeah and poor Nathan is doing Ice shows and JSF and ISU have lost shit load of money and spectators because Yuzuru retired. Serves them right.

[@sibyllefischer-steffan3989]

@@mirapetrella8860 I trully believe that Yuzuru is the GOAT. And I'am not happy with his retirement concerning figure skating. But life will go on, figure skating willl go on. And Yuzuru is so happy with his life as a pro and he is becoming better and better. no injuries anymore , marriaged...He did the wright decision and I wish him all the best

[@mirapetrella8860]

@@sibyllefischer-steffan3989 I totally agree, the man can do no wring. He is happy, healthy and does what he want's without the restrictive rules of competition.

[@user-pp5rx2sd3h]

Nathan Chen non potrà mai arrivare ai livelli del grande Yuzuru Hanyu , perché purtroppo non possiede né grazia e nè eleganza , qualità indispensabili per un grande pattinatore artistico, parliamo di un altro pianeta , quando si parla di Yuzuru Hanyu.Trovo che Chen sia stato favorito da una giuria compiacente

[@appiliawang7434]

I got chill 🥺

[@keialima4109]

👏👏👏👏💫💫💫💫💫❤❤❤❤👍👈

[@user-gs3th7ml9f]

「ゆず君に自作自演の脅迫状バレたし突き飛ばして怪我させたけど私は平気よなんとも思っていないわ」 メド🐗

[@martinpokmat2252]

Liquid, why this word???????????

[@harumih.3727]

Watching Yuzuru skating and performing each program, we can feel "THE TRUTH" of what he wants to tell, what he wants to show, and what a figure skating should represent.