Daisuke Takahashi

[synesthesia]

Thank you deedee. They've assembled a group of fine skaters befitting of the title "Legends"! And to think that a couple of other prominent names aren't even there...the riches of fs excellence Japan has been blessed with is mind-boggling. Can't wait to see Dai (and everyone else) so soon again. We're getting majorly spoiled at the moment! :yay:


Smiles and laughter all around at rehearsals:

https://twitter.com/tiramisu11/status/1061244485495996416
https://twitter.com/mayu322146/status/1061239421851197441


From the looks of it Dai will be doing "The sheltering sky" in his new costume. :luv17: Maybe he'll skate an old program as a 2nd number? In which case I'll leave my vote for "In the garden of souls". (I know it's unlikely, but hey, a girl can dream, right?)



Btw inbetween rehearsals Dai has been spotted watching the men's competition and cheering for his "nephews" from the stands:

https://twitter.com/moco0611chi/status/1060927579140419586

 

[Arriba627]

So nice of Dai to always be so supportive of the young guys.

 

[sayaka1030]

https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1061488524610887680?s=21

Daisuke skated his SP and as encore “Mambo”

 

[demarinis5]

That was great! I love Mambo! I always admired skaters doing an encore after performing a full program, where do
they get the energy? Uncle Dai looked a little tired thus the silly stumble on his steps. He looked fabulous

 

[synesthesia]

https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1061488524610887680?s=21

Daisuke skated his SP and as encore “Mambo”

Thanks, sayaka! Mambo never fails to get the crowd going! That stsq is a footwork masterclass. Stumble? What stumble? (Skaters like Tessa, Scott, Mao, Caro and Steph had trouble keeping up with Dai's mambo steps during the finale at "Ice Legends". 'Nuff said!)


Dai revealed he'll be attempting a quad at Nationals and watching the NHK Trophy live in the arena has instilled the desire in him to compete internationally again!

source: https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1412650725539155




The sheltering sky + encore:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt4cAL5JIvY&feature=youtu.be


Group number:
https://twitter.com/tegomass/status/1061492149429174272


Rockstar Dai :
https://twitter.com/teamkumataka/status/1061481419501760512

...and his 1.21 gigawatt smile:
https://twitter.com/irenissi/status/1061500502851100672


Assorted clips from the broadcast:
https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1061491774017822720
https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1061483953444376576
https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1061499840465526784
https://twitter.com/nobutaro1001/status/1061402059562340354
https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1061480935223263234
https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1061497994137153536

 

[demarinis5]

If he is going to try for the World team this season he will have to do a challenge comp to get the minimum TES for Worlds. Maybe he is thinking next season. Thanks for all the links!

 

[mikeko666]

Dai's performance at Legends on Ice (HD)
https://youtu.be/Bt4cAL5JIvY

Dai, Akiko and Nobu in the backstage, performing to the Domo-kun camera
https://twitter.com/nhk_sports/status/1061544189157027840

 

[Danibellerika]

If he is going to try for the World team this season he will have to do a challenge comp to get the minimum TES for Worlds. Maybe he is thinking next season. Thanks for all the links!

Is there anything between now, 4cc, and worlds?

 

[synesthesia]

Is there anything between now, 4cc, and worlds?

I hope it's ok if I answer? I'm guessing 4CC is most likely out of the question, assuming he won't attend anything before Nationals. If he makes the Nats podium and gets selected for the Worlds team, there are a couple of international events abiding by the deadline (21 days before the first official practice day of Worlds) he could attend to get the minimums. I believe Bavarian Open (February 5, 2019 - February 10, 2019) and Challenge Cup (February 21, 2019 - February 24, 2019) are the most well known ones (there are more though).

The complete list can be found here:
https://goldenskate.com/events/list/?tribe_paged=2&tribe_event_display=list

 

[Danibellerika]

I hope it's ok if I answer? I'm guessing 4CC is most likely out of the question, assuming he won't attend anything before Nationals. If he makes the Nats podium and gets selected for the Worlds team, there are a couple of international events abiding by the deadline (21 days before the first official practice day of Worlds) he could attend to get the minimums. I believe Bavarian Open (February 5, 2019 - February 10, 2019) and Challenge Cup (February 21, 2019 - February 24, 2019) are the most well known ones (there are more though).

The complete list can be found here:
https://goldenskate.com/events/list/?tribe_paged=2&tribe_event_display=list

Thank you! I was just thinking that even if Dai didn't make the world team perhaps 4cc isn't out of the cards if he is trying to compete more than just this season.

 

[tzazu]

Cross fingers for Nats!

 

[demarinis5]

Is there anything between now, 4cc, and worlds?

Dai was asked if he had any thing between now and Nationals and and he answered no.

Short interview with Dai at NHK with Tatjana Flade for IFS. English translation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLYLtL3ogAs&feature=youtu.be

 

[mikeko666]

Dai was asked if he had any thing between now and Nationals and and he answered no.

Short interview with Dai at NHK with Tatjana Flade for IFS. English translation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLYLtL3ogAs&feature=youtu.be

The entries of Golden Spin were announced today, and Dai's name is not among them. So, there is no possibility that he will be at 4CC. Sorry, North American fans. I really hope JSF will send him to Bavarian Open or Challenge Cup if he finishes on the podium at Nats.

 

[Danibellerika]

Dai was asked if he had any thing between now and Nationals and and he answered no.

Short interview with Dai at NHK with Tatjana Flade for IFS. English translation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLYLtL3ogAs&feature=youtu.be

The entries of Golden Spin were announced today, and Dai's name is not among them. So, there is no possibility that he will be at 4CC. Sorry, North American fans. I really hope JSF will send him to Bavarian Open or Challenge Cup if he finishes on the podium at Nats.

Thanks! I was honestly looking at flights to Cali which are fairly cheap right now. It's probably better for my wallet anyway, making it a bit easier to "adult" .

 

[mikeko666]

So, Dai might have been medaled at GPS this weekend again. Such a shame he didn't get an international assignment before Nats.

 

[demarinis5]

So, Dai might have been medaled at GPS this weekend again. Such a shame he didn't get an international assignment before Nats.

I know, right. Well it will be an interesting Nationals for sure.

 

[mikeko666]

Now, Yuzu injured himself (again) and there is a possibility he might skip Nats. If he skips Nats, it's unlikely he will compete at 4CC, which means more chance for Dai to be selected for 4CC, except he won' t be able to get minimum TES before the 4CC entry deadline. :curse: Stupid JSF.

 

[deedee1]

shhhhhhhhh just in case if anyone's looking for/still interested in....
SP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWe-VDlsLqQ FS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55HPZFZdN1U

:scard7:

 

[demarinis5]

Now, Yuzu injured himself (again) and there is a possibility he might skip Nats. If he skips Nats, it's unlikely he will compete at 4CC, which means more chance for Dai to be selected for 4CC, except he won' t be able to get minimum TES before the 4CC entry deadline. :curse: Stupid JSF.

LOL It is frustrating isn't it. I have resigned myself to JN only (he did say that was his goal) and next season he will be in the full mix again.

 

[synesthesia]

So, Dai might have been medaled at GPS this weekend again. Such a shame he didn't get an international assignment before Nats.

Now, Yuzu injured himself (again) and there is a possibility he might skip Nats. If he skips Nats, it's unlikely he will compete at 4CC, which means more chance for Dai to be selected for 4CC, except he won' t be able to get minimum TES before the 4CC entry deadline. :curse: Stupid JSF.

Tbh I wouldn’t be surprised, if it was his own decision to do no more since he said he wished to re-enter the competitive arena without fanfare and that his main objective this season is making it into the final group at Nationals. Maybe he could have had the NHK host spot or competed at JO had he expressed his interest. As long as this is the way he prefers it I'm fine with it. On another note, considering that the injury he sustained in summer still bothered him at Kinki and presumably was the reason preventing him from skating at the Rinkai re-opening event as well it was probably for the best he didn’t have to face the (self-imposed) pressure of pushing his body too hard for an international assignment without giving it the opportunity to heal properly first. I’m with demarinis in looking forward to the likely prospect of him doing the GP (and maybe 4CC or Worlds?) next season. Hopefully he’ll be spared further injuries.