Yuzuru Hanyu, a men's figure skating single from the Beijing Olympics, failed in the opening quadruple jump in the short program on the 8th and did not improve his score, finishing 8th.

Free acting is on the 10th.

We interviewed the voices of expectations for accepting short programs in Japan and winning medals from adversity.

Supporting shrines related to Hanyu

With the unexpected result of starting in 8th place, fans come to worship at shrines in various places that have similar names to Hanyu, and pray for their success.

Of these, the Hanyu Tenjin Shrine in Osato Town, Miyagi Prefecture, has been crammed with goods related to Hanyu players brought in by fans for four years.

It is said that fans are increasingly writing their thoughts on votive tablets at this shrine since the opening of the Beijing Olympics.

Mr. Koichi Oka, the priest,


"I hope that I can perform safely without getting injured and infected with corona. I think that the results will follow if I do it as usual."

"Performance that only Hanyu can do"

Many people say that it is possible for Hanyu, who has made good results at the Olympics, to regain his strength.

Akane Akari, a writer and science journalist, is one of them.

Akane visited the site for two consecutive tournaments, the Sochi tournament and the Pyeongchang tournament, and saw Hanyu in his eyes.

She heard about her performance in a short program that she independently analyzed based on the footage.

Akane Akari


"After the first jump was missed and there was no count, the first quadruple toe loop of the next consecutive jump was about 5 cm higher than at the All Japan Championship last December. I thought that this jump was an expression of the feeling that I would never fail. In the following three-turn toe loop, I raised both hands and aimed to add points to the workmanship, which made me feel like "I'll take points and eat". I wondered if it was. I really felt that Hanyu hadn't given up. "

"I think that depending on the result of the short program, I will burn my fighting spirit to" I will definitely decide four and a half revolutions "and" I will do it compatible with winning performance ". I am already a legend at the Olympics, but" This is Yuzuru Hanyu. " I'm hoping that he will show me something that can only be done by strings. "

"Hanyu is strong at the last minute"

A woman who has a blog under the name of "Mimiyun" also watched Hanyu's performance at the Pyeongchang tournament.

Her fan history is about 10 years.

Since 2014, she has been blogging about Hanyu almost every day.

In free, she hopes Hanyu will bring out the best.

Mimi Yun


"I've seen him recover free even if he fails in the short program. Hanyu is a strong player at the last minute. I want you to show me a smile that says, "I've done it without regrets."

Ale from a former player

Former Olympic athletes are sending ales one after another on SNS.

From Miki Ando's Twitter,


"Acting that started from an unexpected accident ... This may be the Olympics ... It's not just Hanyu's mistake, it's just a mistake because I got hooked on the groove ... But I can't feel that mistake. I think the completed short program was definitely imprinted in our brains. "



Nobunari Oda from Twitter,


" I'm going to break my shoelaces, I'm jumping too much, you've made some mistakes in advance. For me, Hanyu's mistake is nothing but unavoidable. So do your best. "

From the fans ...



From Twitter


"I will always support you no matter what!" "It was a performance that felt more beautiful than anyone else in me. I am looking forward to seeing the free performance." "The result of SP is a little disappointing. But please do your best to rewind for free. I support you! "

“I can't take his position”

Nathan Chen of the United States, who renewed the world's highest score in the short program and took the lead, also pays homage to Hanyu.



Nathan Chen


"He's a two-time Olympic champion, a true figure icon, and one of the best I've ever had. I can't take his place. Live in time with the strings, on the ice. I'm glad to stand on top



. "

Keep an eye on what kind of performance Hanyu will perform, starting from a difficult situation.