Takahito Mura | Golden Skate

Takahito Mura

smasma

On the Ice
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Jun 11, 2014
Japanese figure skater Takahito Mura (無良 崇人 Mura Takahito) was born on Feb 11, 1991, in Matsudo, Chiba, Japan.

I just saw a clip which shows Mura doing a 4T-4T jump (@1:14)!! :shocked:


June 2015 Update​


ISU Bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00007258.htm

Tracings.net entry
http://tracings.net/mura-taka.html

His wikipedia entry
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takahito_Mura

Icenetwork Bio
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/takahito_mura

Social Media
Twitter
https://twitter.com/takahito3211
Instagram
https://instagram.com/takahitobh5d/

Official Fan Page (managed by fan/s, but I believe he contributes information)
https://ja-jp.facebook.com/takahito.mura.fanpsge


Affiliation:
HIROTA
Hirota Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/yougashinohirota


June 2015 Update

LOTS OF NEW VIDEOS FROM mikaboo!!! :cheer:

mikaboo said:
I found some videos from his earlier years but some of them are from NicoNico Douga which requires you to have an account to view them. It's free, but I don't think there are any English instructions


Sponsors:

Maruyama Towel
http://imabarimaruyamatowel.jp/sponsorship/
Cross Company
http://www.crosscompany.co.jp/news/index.php?c=topics_view&pk=410
ECCO
https://www.facebook.com/ECCO.JAPAN

Programs

2015-16

SP Dark Eyes
FS O (Cirque du Soleil)

2014-15
SP Carmen by Georges Bizet
FS The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber

2015 World Team Trophy SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhzn_sryCw
2015 World Team Trophy FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otWjQfm5lDU

2015 Worlds.SP British Eurosport
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kitGIkIUBSQ
2015 Worlds FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRBaMPGGu48

2015 Four Continents SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SRmK3_disY
2015 Four Continents FS by sabinfire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Q17M8PDvA

2014 GPF SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WIQ5EeVWWk
2014 GPF FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhCcriOhOtw

2014 NHK SP British Eurosport
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQeFkmmx0Rw
2014 NHK FS British Eurosport
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlmRGyviopU

2014 Skate Canada SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNmPYd2Pggg
2014 Skate Canada FS British Eurosport
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwqFpsGDZgw

2014 Lombardia Trophy SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scM9oir5yfw
2014 Lombardia Trophy.FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGX6ilsG_ls

2013-14
SP Jumpin' Jack and Minnie the Moocher by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
FS Spartacus and Man of Steel soundtracks

2014 Four Continents SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SRmK3_disY
2014 Four Continents FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNU30vGU9XA

2013 Skate Canada SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddXAKEbqeEE
2013 Skate Canada FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez0x1FiQq2Y

2013 NHK SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME5o2sV52UQ
2013 NHK FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-N13-QfweU

2013 Nepela SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u37X52TW3g
2013 Nepela FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXK6JECmkNc

2012-13
SP Malaguena by Ernesto Lecuona
FS Soundtrack of the TV series Shogun

2013 World Team Trophy SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqzRq2ETyf8
2013 World Team Trophy FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPVbWGjf1WU

2013 Worlds SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx6mqlT8mQs
2013 World FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bKS_xQ8INc

2012 Japanese Nationals SP
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDkxNDc0OTYw.html

2012 TEB SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3OlZtAOXI8
2012 TEB FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkLHY1Oh2A

2012 Skate Canada SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwyM6xAhM6c
2012 Skate Canada FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3U4bZeuX88

2011-12
SP Red Violin (Concierto de Aranjuez) by Ikuko Kawai
FS Primavera Porteña by Ástor Piazzolla

2012 Worlds. FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul9bh5PvWSU

2012 Four Continents SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivHXUdN-qow
2012 Four Continents FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CZmVykuFD4

2011 NRW Trophy SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Una8s3qx0AM
2011 NRW FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-V_jTXy7k

2011 Finlandia SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaEo8YQCgbk
2011 Finlandia FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qIy0PD4Izs

2011 Asian Games SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z120eRtXLYA

2010-11
SP La Califfa by Ennio Morricone
FS Slow Dancing in the Big City

2011 Spring Cup SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY2OuM1xrEk
2011 Spring Cup.FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6icTQOk6Yk

2010-11 Nationals SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT262ojSooI
2010-11 Nationals FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx5Vg9BP0os
Nico video
2011 Japan Nationals FS
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm16518744

2010 Merano Cup SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFp2j0HwT84
2010 Merano Cup FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEa6cjMhsYg

2010 NHK SP
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12527209
2010 NHK FS
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12545537

2009-10
SP Fur Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Josh Vietti
FS Gettysburg soundtrack by Randy Edelman

2008-09
SP The Feeling Begins by Peter Gabriel
FS Kojiki by Kitaro

2009 World FS
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm6559754
2009 World SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtU4Sfj6JAw

2008 Japan Nationals SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7eGDv1EmyE

2008 NHK SP British Eurosport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS4-HBdVJ8U
2008 NHK FS British Eurosport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GvWEi4UC8Y

2008 Finlandia SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6crUvH7uomw
2008 Finlandia FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwgVt6hnw-0

2007-08
SP Art on Ice by Edvin Marton
FS Emperor Concerto by Beethoven

2008 Junior World SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sp_SGTX1SI

2006-07

2007 Junior World SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRjNECNoMyk
2007 Junior World FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8UWj3vJPKU

2007 Japan Nationals SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvOGwBPOoCA

2006 JGP Taipei FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f3evPzGYLM

2005-06

2006 Junior Nationals FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wklWAO74hAw

Competitive History

2015 World Team Trophy 3rd (team) He was team captain!
2015 World Championships 23 12. 16. (211.74)
2015 Four Continents Championships 4 7. 7. (235.75)
2015 Japanese Championships 5 4 5. (236.40)
2014 Grand Prix Final 6 4. 5. (235.37)
2014 NHK Trophy 1 4. 3. (234.44)
2014 Skate Canada 2 1 1. (255.81)
2014 Lombardia Trophy 1 2. 2. ( 235.79)
2014 AEGON Challenge Cup 2 1 1. (239.10)
2014 Four Continents Championships 1 2 1 (242.56)
2014 Japanese National Championships 8 6 6 (216.72)
2013 NHK Trophy 5 6 6 (227.22)
2013 Skate Canada 5 10 10 (188.53)
2013 Ondrej Nepela Memorial 1 2 2 (232.62)
2013 World Team Trophy 5 4 3 (Team)
2013 World Championships 11 5 8 (234.18)
2013 Four Continents Championships 8 9 8 (218.08)
2013 Japanese National Championships 4 4 3 (242.70)
2012 Trophée Eric Bompard 2 2 1 (230.68)
2012 Skate Canada 9 6 8 (199.74)
2013 Chubu Block 4 Regional 1 - 1 (74.19)
2012 Four Continents Championships 2 6 5 (217.16)
2012 Japanese National Championships 12 4 5 (204.21)
2011 NRW Trophy 4 5 4 (192.81)
2012 Japan Western Sectional 1 1 1 (217.05)
2011 Finlandia Trophy 1 4 1 (189.55)
2011 Gardena Spring Trophy 1 3 3 (192.82)
2011 Asian Winter Games 3 1 2 (206.88)
2011 Japanese National Championships 6 5 5 (207.31)
2010 Merano Cup 1 2 1 (182.49)
2010 NHK Trophy 9 6 6 (191.85)
2010 Triglav Trophy 1 3 1 (184.07)
2010 Japanese National Championships 5 14 10 (177.78)
2009 World Championships 13 16 15 (194.97)
2009 Japanese National Championships 3 4 3 (200.48)
2008 NHK Trophy 4 5 5 (198.07)
2008 Finlandia Trophy 1 3 1 (208.24)
2008 World Junior Championships 21 18 19 (145.82)
2008 Japanese National Championships 5 6 5 (188.80)
2007 Pokal der Blauen Schwerter [JGP] 2 3 3 (171.27)
2007 Harghita Cup [JGP] 12 2 3 (149.42)
2007 World Junior Championships 3 8 8 (171.46)
2007 Japanese National Championships 13 7 8 (176.45)
2007 Junior Grand Prix Final 6 5 4 (159.84)
2006 Chinese Taipei Cup [JGP] 3 3 3 (158.49)
2006 JGP Hungary 3 1 2 (160.89)
2006 World Junior Championships 8 3 5 (158.39)
2006 Japanese National Championships 9 6 8 (171.35)
2005 Gdansk Cup [JGP] 10 6 8 (136.08)
2005 JGP Slovakia 5 5 5 (146.38)
2005 Japanese Junior National Championships 12 11 12 (129.72)
2004 Japanese Junior National Championships 13 13 13
2003 Novice Mladost Trophy 3 1 1

Youngest Pictures

2008 Japan Nationals EX Pump It by Black Eyed Peas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eozdyWopILM

Exhibitions

2015 Team Japan EX at World Team Trophy
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8FGZ3EHl_U

2015 Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op 64: Allegro Molto Apassionata
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEDvUSkRqdM

2015 World Team Trophy Gala -Love Never Dies by Andrew Lloyd Webber
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOTLhbCFSOs

2014 NHK EX-Love Never Dies by Andrew Lloyd Webber
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wol83gVbQk

2014 Skate Canada EX-Feeling Good performed by Michael Bublé
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOLR8fFWARc

2014 Four Continents EX Love Never Dies by Andrew Lloyd Webber
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWTKhLUXMng

2014 The Ice-Feeling Good performed by Michael Bublé
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ioLY9Ahqsg

2013 NHK EX Love Never Dies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-oXepXd_7w

2012 TEB EX plus encore Talking to the Moon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHympEOrdfo

2012 Dream on Ice - Talking to the Moon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J-QuKznAqE

2011 Dreams on Ice - Red Violin (Concerto de Aranjuez) by Ikuko Kawai
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm15033416

2010 THE ICE - La Califfa
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12296975

2010 THE ICE - Slow Dancing in the Big City
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12296944

2008 Japan Nationals EX Pump It by Black Eyed Peas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eozdyWopILM

2008 Charity Exhibition in Kurashiki - Pump it by Black Eyed Peas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM4ca9ExDM4

2008 Dreams on Ice - Pump It by Black Eyed Peas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXDLwGmenQk

2007 Dreams on Ice - Mas Que Nada by Sérgio Mendes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WchMxDUgm_A

2007 Nationals Gala (MOI) - Mas Que Nada by Sérgio Mendes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7169n0VsJmE

2006 Nationals Gala (MOI) - Jam by Michael Jackson
Nancy Kerrigan is the commentator!?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfXjRWrA46I

2006 JW Gala - Hard to Say I'm Sorry by Chicago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XsufzWNq3o

Golden Skate Articles and threads

Dec 2014 Article: "Takahito Mura skates for his family"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2014/12/takahito-mura/
Associated Thread: http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?53448-Takahito-Mura-skates-for-his-family

Thread Nov. 2014: Takahito Mura "I also tried some quad Axels"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...o-Mura-quot-I-also-tried-some-quad-Axels-quot

Thread: Apr 2013: "Takahito Mura got married, expected to be father in May"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...Mura-got-married-expected-to-be-father-in-May!

Feb 2013 4CCs FS
http://www.goldenskate.com/2013/02/....goldenskate.com/2013/02/2013-4cc-mens-short/

Feb 2012 4CCs
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/02/despite-chans-lead-mens-short-belonged-to-japan-at-4ccs/
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/02/chan-wins-second-4cc-title-by-a-landslide/

Mar 2012 Interview article : "Mura gains consistency" By Tatjana Flade
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/03/mura-gains-consistency/

2012 TEB FS "Mura Surprises With Victory in Paris"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/11/mura-surprises-with-victory-in-paris/
2012 TEB SP " Abbott rallies back, takes Men’s short in Paris"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/11/abbott-rallies-back-takes-mens-short-in-paris/

2011 Finlandia: Mura Wins Men's Competition
http://www.goldenskate.com/2011/10/strong-season-debut-for-virtue-and-moir-at-finlandia-trophy/

2007 World Junior Championships. Mura finishes eighth.
http://www.goldenskate.com/2007/03/carriere-catapults-to-gold-at-junior-worlds/
2007 World Junior Championships SP: "Chan leads junior men in Oberstdorf"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2007/03/chan-leads-junior-men-in-oberstdorf/

Feb 2007 article "2007 World Junior Figure Skating Championships Preview"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2007/02/2007-world-junior-figure-skating-championships-preview/

Dec 2006 article "2006-07 Junior Grand Prix Final: Men’s Highlights"http://www.goldenskate.com/2006/12/2006-07-junior-grand-prix-final-mens-highlights/


Articles and Other Media

2015 World Team Trophy-Japan Finishes Third
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/04/18/119034226/us-slips-past-russia-to-win-world-team-trophy

2015 Wait What with Takahito
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIqw641JRmM

2014 NHK FS "Murakami turns in dream free to take NHK goldVoronov takes silver; Mura settles for bronze"
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/11/29/102760136/murakami-turns-in-dream-free-to-take-nhk-gold
2014 NHK SP "Mura masters 'Carmen' short, leads men in Osaka"
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/11/28/102659598/mura-masters-carmen-short-leads-men-in-osaka

2014 Skate Canada FS "Mura pulls away during free to clinch men's title"
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/11/01/100303354/mura-pulls-away-during-free-to-clinch-mens-title
2014 Skate Canada SP "Fernández' 'Black Betty' puts Spaniard in front"
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/10/31/100248558/fernandez-black-betty-puts-spaniard-in-front

2014 Lombardia Trophy SP: "Japan's Miyaraha, Mura grab leads at Lombardia"http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/09/20/95572404/japans-miyaraha-mura-grab-leads-at-lombardia
2014 Lombardia FS: Takahito finishes second overall
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/09/21/95715724/team-usa-wins-two-disciplines-at-lombardia

Jan 2014 Four CCs FS: "Sui and Han, Mura emerge triumphant in Taipei City"
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/01/24/67073942/sui-and-han-mura-emerge-triumphant-in-taipei-city
Jan 2014 Four CCs SP: "Gilles and Poirier, Sui and Han, Mura claim shorts"
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/01/22/66930302/gilles-and-poirier-sui-and-han-mura-claim-shorts

Nov 2012 TEB FS: "Mura moves up to mount first Grand Prix podium"
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?content_id=40339598&vkey=ice_news&ymd=20121117

Nov 2012. "Paris potpourri: Au revoir from Trophee Bompard. Joubert's snakes, Abbott's poetic free skate, Amodio's many programs and Mura's coach/father "
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121119&content_id=40357492&vkey=ice_news
 
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matmuh

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it seemed ur to me but still great job :clap: and thanks for creating the thread , great job on gps this year, many more success to come :cheer:
 

smasma

On the Ice
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Jun 11, 2014
thanks for creating the thread

You're welcome! I was surprised that we don't have a thread for him yet. Have you checked out that clip? The amount of muscles he has in order to do a 4T-4T combo?? :cheer2:
 

matmuh

what are levels anyway
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You're welcome! I was surprised that we don't have a thread for him yet. Have you checked out that clip? The amount of muscles he has in order to do a 4T-4T combo?? :cheer2:

i did, reaction from the ppl in the studio was funny :laugh: :laugh2:
 

Ayeshoo

On the Ice
Joined
May 25, 2014
I've searched and searched and searched in Fan Fests and I can't find a thread for Mura, so that's why I'm creating it now.

I just saw a clip which shows Mura doing a 4T-4T jump (@1:14)!! :shocked:

Impressive! I wasn't really a fan during previous seasons but I am now. I hope he continues to do well.

Do all skaters have thighs like that? Couldn't understand his explanation though...
 
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iceberg

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Oct 30, 2014
I've searched and searched and searched in Fan Fests and I can't find a thread for Mura, so that's why I'm creating it now.

I just saw a clip which shows Mura doing a 4T-4T jump (@1:14)!! :shocked:

OMG aside from his attempted 4T-4T i;m so impressed with his physique such a beautiful body!!
 

smasma

On the Ice
Joined
Jun 11, 2014
Impressive! I wasn't really a fan during previous seasons but I am now. I hope he continues to do well.

Do all skaters have thighs like that? Couldn't understand his explanation though...

Ok. This is what Mura said: "If you need to jump 2 quads, or 3 quads later, the more quads you jump, it is more probable that the last jump will be under-rotated. I believe those muscles are necessary in order to prevent that from happening."
 

Crossover

All Hail the Queen
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Oct 31, 2014
I can't believe that this thread has been quite for over three months although he has made a productive season. Mura's performance has been inconsistent but could be great when his quads hit hard. As I'm getting to fond of his skating, I hope all the best for him at the Worlds.
 
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Sandpiper

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Apr 16, 2014
Lol, I'm looking at this thread, and realized I had seen Mura's 4T-4T before the "Favourite Jump Combos" thread appeared. Then I asked for it again 'cause I forgot. :hopelessness: This is embarrassing. :laugh:

Good luck, Mura! Not betting on you for any predictions games, since I jinxed you at 4CC. :slink:
 

Crossover

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Lol, I'm looking at this thread, and realized I had seen Mura's 4T-4T before the "Favourite Jump Combos" thread appeared. Then I asked for it again 'cause I forgot. :hopelessness: This is embarrassing. :laugh:

Good luck, Mura! Not betting on you for any predictions games, since I jinxed you at 4CC. :slink:

The video clip also takes Tatsuki's episode regarding his fans holding Japanese flags during the award ceremony at 2014 Worlds, so I introduced it to Machida's fanfest.
Therefore you could've seen the clip more than on one occasion. :laugh2:
 

Sandpiper

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Apr 16, 2014
The video clip also takes Tatsuki's episode regarding his fans holding Japanese flags during the award ceremony at 2014 Worlds, so I introduced it to Machida's fanfest.
Therefore you could've seen the clip more than on one occasion. :laugh2:
Stop! I feel like such an idiot! :hopelessness: (though in all honesty, I'm quite sure I didn't see that video in Tatsuki's thread, and even if I did I didn't see Mura's part [again]. That's my story and I'm sticking with it. :mad:)
 

deedee1

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Nov 14, 2007
I can't believe that this thread has been quite for over three months although he has made a productive season. Mura's performance has been inconsistent but could be great when his quads hit hard. As I'm getting to fond of his skating, I hope all the best for him at the Worlds.

So true! :yes: For me personally Takahito's is the best phantom of the season among all of men and ladies skaters', actually. :love: Not only his huge 3A and powerful 4T (yes, do matter when it comes to mens skating! :rock:), but also I appreciate his improvements in the last couple of seasons, especially performance-wise and skating skill.

Good luck to Takahito at the upcoming Worlds! :cheer:
 

cdngirl

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Feb 17, 2014
Good luck at the Worlds Takahito! I wish for you a skate as great as your 2014 Skate Canada performance(s).
 

deedee1

Record Breaker
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Nov 14, 2007
From what I've heard on TV so far, after his disappointing results at 4CC Takahito trained a lot, especially on quads, andsprained his both ankles, thus that made him have only limited training since and could not prepare himself fully for the worlds. poor Takahito;;; J media however has not too harsh either on him or Taka Kozuka thankfully.

Takahito has been named to the Captain of Team Japan at the upcoming World Team Trophy! :) http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150401-00000042-spnannex-spo
Hopefully he can have two good enough skates at WTT in Tokyo that will satisfy himself so that he can end this season with a positive feeling. :yes: A grand prix win at Skate Canada, podium finishes at both GPs, advanced to the GP Final for the first time. Such achievements and very fruitful season Takahito has had! :clap:
 

Interspectator

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Dec 25, 2012
Some times I really think his name holds him back, or makes him try too hard.
Gambatte Taka. Be the Lead Phantom on Team Phantom. :biggrin:
 
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