Nobunari Oda | Golden Skate

Nobunari Oda

Mrs. P

Uno, Dos, twizzle!
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Japanese figure skater Nobunari Oda (織田 信成 Oda Nobunari) was born March 25, 1987, in Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan.

Nobunari Oda says his name here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JODmIPUO-Yo



Original Post by Mrs. P in September 2013

In cased you missed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkfzOPCFS88

This was absolutely amazing and I'm glad he's going all in! He has such great knees and really awesome jumps. It's a shame he's better known for his math problems than his skating at times.

Japanese Nationals will be a blood bath, but I think Nobunari can hold his own if he keeps skating like this! I hope he can get a World medal before he retires!

ETA: This video is six minutes of heavenly triple axel goodness featuring praises from Paul Wylie, Dick Button and our favorite Eurosport commentators: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAVr9Scs0cE I hope Jason Brown got some tips while practicing with him! :)

ISU Bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00005883.htm
Icenetwork Bio
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/nobunari_oda
Oda’s Official Blog
http://ameblo.jp/oda-nobunari/

Programs
2023-24
SP: "Nuvole Bianche," composed by Ludovico Einaudi; played by Nathan Wu; choreo by Kenji Miyamoto
FS: "Angels," composed by Robbie Williams; arranged by Cédric Tour; choreo by Benoit Richaud
2013-14
SP Music: "Cotton Club" by John Barry
FS Music: "William Tell Overture" by Giacochino Rossini

2012-13
SP Music: "The New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms" by Michael Kamen.
FS Music: Music from the soundtrack of The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Abraham Dukas and music from Daphnis et Chloé by Maurice Ravel

2011-12
SP Music: "Memphis Soul Stew"
FS Music: "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" by Michel Legrand

2010-11
SP Music: "Storm" by Yoshida Brothers
FS Music: "Piano Concerto 1 & 2" by Edvard Grieg

2009-10
SP Music: "Totentanz" by Franz Liszt, arranged by Maksim Mrvica
FS Music: Charlie Chaplin medley

2008-09
SP Music: "Masquerade Waltz" by Aram Khachaturian
FS Music: "Warsaw Concerto" by Richard Addinsell

2007-08
SP Music: "Masquerade Waltz" by Khachaturian
FS Music: "Mission: Impossible III" by Michael Giacchino

2006-07
SP Music: "Fly Me to the Moon" by Bart Howard
FS Music: "Symphony No.4" by Tchaikovsky; Music from the Mission Impossible soundtrack by Danny Elfman

2005-06
SP Music: Music from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Music from The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini
FS Music: Music from the Zatoichi soundtrack by Keiichi Suzuki

2004-05
SP Music: Music from "Super Mario Bros 2 Super Buck Jazz OC ReMix" by Estradosphere
FS Music: Music from the Zatoichi soundtrack by Keiichi Suzuki

2003-04
SP Music: Music from the Cinema Paradiso soundtrack by Ennio Morricone
FS Music: Music from The Rock by Nick Glennie-Smith, Hans Zimmer and Harry Gregson-Williams

2002-03
SP Music: "El Cunbanchero" by Felix Guerrero
FS Music: Music from The Mask of Zorro by James Horner

2001-02
SP Music: "El Cunbanchero" by Felix Guerrero
FS Music: Music from The Mask of Zorro by James Horner
Competitive Results
• 2014 - Japanese Championships - 4th
• 2013 - Grand Prix Final - 3rd
• 2013 - NHK Trophy - 2nd
• 2013 - Skate Canada - 3rd
• 2013 - Nebelhorn Trophy - 1st
• 2013 - Bavarian Open - 1st
• 2013 - Japanese Championships - 4th
• 2012 - Rostelecom Cup - 5th
• 2012 - Skate Canada - 3rd
• 2012 - Nebelhorn Trophy - 1st
• 2011 - Japanese Championships - 2nd
• 2011 - Trophee Eric Bompard - 7th
• 2011 - Cup of China - 2nd
• 2010 - Grand Prix Final - 2nd
• 2010 - Skate America - 2nd
• 2010 - Skate Canada - 2nd
• 2010 - Olympic Winter Games - 7th
• 2010 - Japanese Championships - 2nd
• 2009 - Grand Prix Final - 2nd
• 2009 - Cup of China - 1st
• 2009 - Trophee Eric Bompard - 1st
• 2009 - World Team Trophy - 3rd (team)
• 2009 - World Championships - 7th
• 2009 - Four Continents Championships - 4th
• 2009 - Japanese Championships - 1st
• 2008 - NHK Trophy - 1st
• 2008 - Karl Schafer Memorial - 1st
• 2008 - Nebelhorn Trophy - 1st
• 2007 - World Championships - 7th
• 2007 - Winter Universiade - 2nd
• 2007 - Japanese Championships - 2nd
• 2006 - Grand Prix Final - 3rd
• 2006 - NHK Trophy - 2nd
• 2006 - Skate America - 1st
• 2006 - World Championships - 4th
• 2006 - Four Continents Championship - 1st
• 2006 - Japanese Championships - 2nd
• 2005 - Grand Prix Final - 4th
• 2005 - NHK Trophy - 1st
• 2005 - Skate Canada - 3rd
• 2005 - Japan International Challenge - 3rd
• 2005 - World Junior Championships - 1st
• 2005 - Japanese Championships, Junior - 1st
• 2005 - Japanese Championships - 3rd
• 2004 - World Junior Championships - 11th
• 2004 - Japanese Championships, Junior - 2nd
• 2004 - Japanese Championships - 5th
• 2004 - Junior Grand Prix (Ukraine) - 3rd
• 2004 - Junior Grand Prix (United States) - 4th
• 2003 - Japanese Championships, Junior - 3rd
• 2003 - Japanese Championships - 6th
• 2003 - Junior Grand Prix Final - 8th
• 2003 - Junior Grand Prix (Japan) - 3rd
• 2003 - Junior Grand Prix (Slovakia) - 2nd
• 2003 - Mladost Trophy - 1st
• 2002 - Japanese Championships, Junior - 4th
• 2002 - Japanese Championships - 17th
• 2002 - Junior Grand Prix (Italy) - 7th
• 2002 - Junior Grand Prix (Slovakia) - 2nd

Videos
2016

Japan Open
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4vjrlt_nobunari-oda-2016-jo-fs_sport

2014-15
Medal Winners Open
https://youtu.be/eDfged1VKOY?list=PLgRC94F4zayKZHN2Su09ufF0_oU0kgWzy
2013-14
Highest Scores
SP Nebelhorn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izGNbIjHBZU
NHK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqQGfJB6MT0
LP Nebelhorn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4NyxU3nO5M
GPF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb17EVK1SEc

2012-13
Highest Scores
SP Skate Canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqVmnAC8RJM
LP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxSEme8tno

2011-2012
Highest Scores
SP COC https://youtu.be/D5tz-S0mixQ
LP COC https://youtu.be/Tw0jGphMdRE

2010-11
Highest Scores
SP GPF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7nJtpMDCYw
LP GPF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7nJtpMDCYw

2009-10
Highest Scores
SP GPF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpdsWiwqCtU
LP TEB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPupAQObT_Q
Olympics
SP https://youtu.be/ZqbQpiriYCU?t=9360
LP https://youtu.be/exEJ_GaDJI0?t=10170

2008-2009
Highest Scores
SP NHK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnAHrxR_CTs
LP JN https://youtu.be/FACZz3oliOE
NHK Need Video

2006-2007
SP NHK NEED VIDEO
LP NHK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fojmWFxioZI
SP SA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdbaVZIklUs

2005-2006
SP WC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpUVnJXF2qI World Championship Debut
LP NHK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHHRdtNNzS8 Famous Crying Oda

Junior Days Need Videos
2004-05
JWC SP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHLMYUpQ1vw
2003-04
WJC SP https://youtu.be/m7E88bxReDo?list=PLgRC94F4zayKZHN2Su09ufF0_oU0kgWzy

OTHER NOTABLE VIDEOS
Smile lutz! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueHUXkQaTlQ
Commercial for Fry Pan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPywEiVr0As&feature=youtu.be Skating with an egg on his head!

Exhibition Programs
2015-2016

Riverdance @nhk Special Exhibition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nlp0InGIRA

Storm @SOI Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vObjkudtZJc

Lay Me Down@PIW Yokohama
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x49...-me-down_sport

Liebesträume@FaOI Makuhari
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQBzTKfd0io

Top Hat @FaOI Makuhari
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGp8NcKOu-I

Lay Me Down @FaOI Kobe
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4h...nari-oda_sport

2014-2015
Star Wars Theme http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2qgkjr_piw2015-nobunari-oda_sport
2013-14
The Last Samurai
by Hans Zimmer
choreo. by Lori Nichol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFqAg_8MIAc

2012-13
New York, New York
performed by Frank Sinatra
choreo. by Kenji Miyamoto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu8RfgT9l0A

2011-12
I Can See Clearly Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSe2NeYnn2k
2010-11
I Could Have Danced All Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aFVnMAmLmw
2009-10
Austin Powers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_XAAoeohVg

2008-09
Tosca
by Giacomo Puccini
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtqZb2O3Tr0
2007-08
Around The World
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMuU-3oYrK4
2006-07
Fly Me to the Moon
vocal version
by Bart Howard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTJX8OzgQf8
2005-06
Rooster

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10uY70VXyVU
"Super Mario Bros 2 Super Buck Jazz OC ReMix" by Estradosphere.
by Koji Kondo

2004-05
Rooster
( "Brass Neck" and "Mr.Quicke Cuts The Cheese", from "A Recipe for Disaster" by DJ Food. )
2003-04
Toast of the Town
by Mötley Crüe

Rhythm Delivery
by Joe Jackson

Cinema Paradiso
by Josh Groban
2002-03
Toast of the Town
by Mötley Crüe

Rhythm Delivery
by Joe Jackson


Golden Skate articles and Threads

Oda’s Retirement
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?43399-Oda-won-t-compete-anymore!&highlight=oda
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...p-Oda-had-a-retirement-ceremony&highlight=oda
Oda Makes GPF 2013
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?42862-GPF-Daisuke-out-Oda-in&highlight=oda
Oda is a Father again! http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?39615-Nobunari-Oda-s-a-dad-(again)!&highlight=oda
Oda Injured 2011 http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...njured-but-will-not-miss-season&highlight=oda
Oda to Lee Barkell Coaching change http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?32068-Oda-goes-back-to-Lee-Barkell&highlight=oda
Oda gets Married http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?31976-Oda-will-marry-and-be-a-dad&highlight=oda
Oda Leaves Morozov http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?31821-Oda-leaves-Morozov-Miki-stays&highlight=oda
Oda or Lysacek? http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?29893-Oda-or-Lysacek&highlight=oda
Oda and the Chaplain Routine http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?29491-Oda-and-the-Chaplin-Routine&highlight=oda
Absolute Skating interview with Oda http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?28385-Funny-interview-with-Oda&highlight=oda
Oda Suspended http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...e-suspension-for-several-months&highlight=oda
Oda VS Takahashi http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?13526-Oda-vs-Takahashi&highlight=oda
 
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MaiKatze

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Feb 4, 2012
I think he did fantastic and it was great to see how happy he looked during his skating and afterwards. It just is bad, bad time to be a male japanese figure skater right now. Especially for the older ones. This is the last chance. When I think of Kozuka and when I think of Daisuke I really get nervous, especially after seeing what happened tonight at the Nebelhorn. Only the best survive. And the loosers are world class top skaters. Oh, the horror. At least, even if he doesn't get to go, Oda was at Olympics before.
 

Mrs. P

Uno, Dos, twizzle!
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I think he did fantastic and it was great to see how happy he looked during his skating and afterwards. It just is bad, bad time to be a male japanese figure skater right now. Especially for the older ones. This is the last chance. When I think of Kozuka and when I think of Daisuke I really get nervous, especially after seeing what happened tonight at the Nebelhorn. Only the best survive. And the loosers are world class top skaters. Oh, the horror. At least, even if he doesn't get to go, Oda was at Olympics before.

That is true, but Oda's Olympic experience probably wasn't the best with that weird shoelace incident. I think he'd like to return and redeem himself.
 

demarinis5

Gold for the Winter Prince!
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Jan 23, 2004
Congratulations to Papa Oda! 2 great skates from him at this competition. Absolutely delightful!!!
 

yude

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Feb 28, 2012
I was so moved by his performance last night. Congratulations, Oda:clap:
It is stiil beginning of the season, but I don't think I can watch Japanese Nationals in peace of mind.
I wish it won't come forever:cry:

And the loosers are world class top skaters. Oh, the horror.

So true and this makes me want to cry.
 

deedee1

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Nov 14, 2007
After a performance like this, this man needs a fan thread! :bow::yes:

Indeed! :yes: Nobu was such a joy to watch last night. I am so happy for him after having unfulfilled 2 seasons with unfortunate injury. Wish him a healthy/injury-free and great season throughout! :yay:

And my feeling exactly, yude. I am scared to death already just thinking about upcoming J Nats. ><
But don't cry, will you? We are such one lucky fan in the world to have so many talented skaters from our country, so let's rather appreciate it for the time being, shall we? ;)
 

dorispulaski

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yude

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Feb 28, 2012
And my feeling exactly, yude. I am scared to death already just thinking about upcoming J Nats. ><
But don't cry, will you? We are such one lucky fan in the world to have so many talented skaters from our country, so let's rather appreciate it for the time being, shall we? ;)

Thank you for your consoling, deedee1. Yes, I will try...:cry:

By the way, this is my favorite video of Oda. I can't help but laugh everytime I see it :biggrin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueHUXkQaTlQ
 

Mrs. P

Uno, Dos, twizzle!
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Such one happy and adorable family together they are, aren't they! :) But to me, it looks the big Mama and three boys, rather than Papa Nobu, Mama and two boys! ;) :laugh:

Nobu definitely looks young!

Jason Brown posted this photo of Team USA w/ Nobu:

https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/384083397351849985/photo/1

Cheering on @MadiHubbell & @ZachTDonohue with the help of Nobunari Oda! He joined in on the fun! They #skatedtogold! pic.twitter.com/3WI3wtcOWE

You'd never know that Nobu was seven years older than Jason. (Not saying that Jason looks old though....:slink:)
 

Mrs. P

Uno, Dos, twizzle!
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Many many congrats to Nobu on the podium finish at GPF in Fukuoka! :clap::party2::hb:
His family was in the arena on the night of Free skate, he said. So happy for him and his family :yes:, and to see all smiley Nobu on the podium, which always makes me smile! :)

SP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tvxXpo87tE
FS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb17EVK1SEc
Victory ceremony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15xPwlw6lHI&feature=youtu.be

Yay, I'm so happy for him! I hope he can do amazing at Japanese Nationals and get on that Olympic team!

thanks for all the links deedee1!
 

lcd

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Mar 11, 2007
Congratulations to Nobunari on such an impressive season so far. Hopefully this positive pattern continues for him through the all important Japanese Nationals event in a few weeks!
 

demarinis5

Gold for the Winter Prince!
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Jan 23, 2004
Love Oda's Exhibition, thanks for posting.

Oda in the K&C after his skate was priceless. Congrats to him for
winning the Bronze Medal!
 

Mrs. P

Uno, Dos, twizzle!
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Referenced this in J. Brown's thread: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2013/12/29/66234032/jason-the-dream-browns-life-as-a-senior-begins

Jason says some really nice words about Nobunari:

It was truly an event I will never forget, which included competing alongside one of my favorite skaters, Nobunari Oda. Now hearing about his retirement from competitive skating makes me appreciate even more the opportunity to be at an event with him. Nobunari could not have been more friendly, gracious, supportive and joyful. His warm, humble attitude, after everything he's accomplished, makes me respect him as a person and athlete even more. When the men's event was over, he even helped me cheer on the U.S. dance team (Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue) dressing up in the red, white and blue paraphernalia I brought and shouting with us!

Also rosewood over on FSU posted a few tweets, including one where he states that he has officially started as an assistant coach with his mom: http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/sho...ation-Thread&p=4091354&viewfull=1#post4091354
 
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