2023 World Championships Exhibition

[Mauve]

In terms of music choices Stéphane is not good for Shoma. And I'm saying that as a fan of Kaas.

agreed. every one of his skater is recognizable to the either old classical or manly man bar music, I hate it with a passion. Shoma needs to step into the 21st century at least once

 

[icewhite]

This was picked by his former coach - Mihoko Higuchi

Okay. I'll take back the Stéphane criticism then.

 

[anonymoose_au]

that red carpet area is really nicely done

It is! Although I still worry about those stairs...

Everyone's got up the unscathed though so worry not needed!

 

[LadyB]

Rikuryu with an almost bearable version of Halleluyah!

 

[yesterday]

agreed. every one of his skater is recognizable to the either old classical or manly man bar music, I hate it with a passion. Shoma needs to step into the 21st century at least once

Remember Great Spirit? DOMO?

 

[Mauve]

Remeber Great Spirit? DOMO?

no I don't, but I was probably more attentive to Yuzuru Hanyu's than Shoma's programs. I'll take back what I said then, sorry !

 

[yesterday]

no I don't, but I was probably more attentive to Yuzuru Hanyu's than Shoma's programs. I'll take back what I said then, sorry !

nP
in case you're interested, you can look them up now

 

[labgoat]

What a beautiful group of skaters so enjoyable to watch. Glad I got up early for this.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Funny Mark and Belinda mention Riku and Ryuichi as history makers.

In 2018 Ryuichi and his former partner famously skated to the Yuri on Ice theme song - which also happens to have the title "History Makers"

 

[icewhite]

I remember great spirit well and thought it was a great choice. Was that Stéphane's, though?

 

[Mauve]

The singer looks like he stepped out of the 5th Element movie
I like the style ! This final parade is very nice...

 

[anonymoose_au]

I'm jealous of that guy's outfit!

Nice singing too!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Hahahaha Matteo kept his tennis whites on this whole time

And Kazuki kept his lipstick on!

 

[labgoat]

I see Kaori & Mai found each other and youngsters Ilia & Haein as well

 

[yesterday]

I remember great spirit well and thought it was a great choice. Was that Stéphane's, though?

No, he wasn't with him back then. I think it was the choreographer's idea. Hmm perhaps David Wilson?

eta: it started as a gala piece and became his SP after that.

 

[LadyB]

That was a nice finish!
Now I've got the first half to look forward to

 

[yesterday]

I'll rewind for Nozomu, missed him after the break.

 

[yesterday]

agreed. every one of his skater is recognizable to the either old classical or manly man bar music, I hate it with a passion. Shoma needs to step into the 21st century at least once

Altough it may not sound like it, "Gravity" should be also 21st century

 

[rabidline]

Altough it may not sound like it, "Gravity" should be also 21st century

I was about to say

 

[yuumagical]

Reporting from Saitama:

The skaters went around the rink about four times after the gala. Then they threw tennis balls into the audience. (Each of them seemed to have a couple of tennis balls.) They were thrown a few at a time, not all at once. I think one of the ice dance guys was jumped over by Keegan...