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Daisuke Takahashi

demarinis5 said:
Very nice clip on Hyoen practice etc. Dai is so beautiful, sigh.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dl...YQGVoaC6uoSJ568vTh43pVMRpQDnQYncl4E-DdxJ3IvM4
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Thank you, demarinis. That looks spectacular!

Here's another clip:
https://twitter.com/oritatubeshi/status/1152278485332721665

And a couple of ig updates from Dai:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzrf7mqnsWq/?hl=de
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzxwZEqHa0D/?hl=de
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7tAhBnds4/?hl=de
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0IaAcfHbGT/?hl=de


I'm starting to regret that I won't be there. Sigh.




deedee1 said:
You're our youngest sister then. ;):) Over the years cheering for Dai together, demarinis and I are feeling like a twin sister each other. And I'd love to add MaiKatze if she's okay with it, beacuse I believe she's also our age. Now we're like triplet sisters, with a younger sister synes . :ghug::)
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Aw, thank you for kindly accepting me into your circle. :ghug: Tbh I would've had no idea what everyone's age here is. :o: Not that it matters since - as the saying goes - age ain't nothing but a number. As I guess most of us do, I have friends of various ages, from all kinds of backgrounds and with a wide range of views of life. Diversity is the spice of life!





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As promised Dai flew to Almaty to take part in the memorial that was held for Denis yesterday. Among many others he joined Mao and Takahito to commemorate their friend.

https://twitter.com/azayakanablue/status/1152136227585269761

https://youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Bhthr1I4SPU

https://twitter.com/shiki412/status/1152233143941787648

https://twitter.com/friedshrimp76/status/1152382971778703361

https://youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Rho_cpwCe6g


"Denis, you are in our heart."

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0IOjSYpzJ8/?igshid=cl6dnianxsop

ETA (07/21):
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0LZgLXJ3nR/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet



I hope Denis' loved ones can find some solace in the continuous outpouring of affection for him.
 
Dai is already back with the Hyoen cast! He just updated his ig:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0K9REvndLU/?igshid=xx1gftaslnm8

"4 days left! Practice late at night yesterday! Everyone's having breakfast now!
Best buddies! !"
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He has been nothing but positive about the experience these past weeks and seems to have bonded well with his fellow cast members. Cast and crew have been fondly labeling their time together at rehearsals the "happy camp". Here's to hoping that new lasting friendships were forged! ♡


Here's a clip of Daisuke trying his hand at kendama from today's Hyoen special on Nitteleplus (he gets the hang of it on the 4th attempt :clap:):
https://twitter.com/figure03171/status/1152820782562566144

And a longer cut of the battle scene (bonus: Yulia and Steph rehearsing a duet at the beginning of the video :love:):
https://youtu.be/Uheo3cRdyr8?t=188


From Kanako Murakami's instagram account :
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7sgRHJ8uh/


Pictures shared by various cast members illustrating the great vibe at the camp :cool::

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BQhh9JMMo/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz4fSIlgOeb/
https://ameblo.jp/seiji-fukushi/entry-12493011621.html
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvG31MAHJx/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvKLx3ARG9/?igshid=1lzi7gzfwy5zj
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzsNht8H4WK/?igshid=djwbr6kw5m61
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzsbc4FgZPB/
https://twitter.com/AyakaHirahara1/status/1151027465159974912
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0dHPzgKS_/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BXJrqJ3mL/?igshid=1uxzuqa3tw30b
https://twitter.com/OTO_TOMOMI/status/1148199349949648902
https://twitter.com/blue_asg_86/status/1149208224697999362



This Vogue web-feature introduces the cast and crew:
https://www.vogue.co.jp/fashion/editors_picks/2019-07-19/mayumi-nakamura

Rough partial translation thanks to DTrtS: Link



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Sanyonews published a half-hourlong video summary of the Daisuke x Keiji charity talk event in Kurashiki:

https://www.sanyonews.jp/article/920827


Thanks to Keiji fan "fefe" for translating bits of their hilarious banter (and for trying to transcribe Dai's parts in spite of his habit to speak at lightening-speed :biggrin:):

https://twitter.com/hanageshinken2/status/1152569426484629505

It's adorable that Keiji still gets nervous around Dai. :) And great to hear Dai is visiting his family in Kurashiki often these days. I remember his mother revealing that the entire family likes to gather for barbecues at the new house that Dai had built for his parents in 2016. In my mind's eye I'm visualizing a scene of his nephew chasing Moko (Dai-chan's miniature pinscher) and his father's dog in the garden.


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A while ago the Weekly (Shukan) Asahi feature got a web release (which is identical to the magazine edition):

https://dot.asahi.com/wa/2019071200025.html?page=1

It's a neat interview that "presents" Dai as grounded and mature. He's self-reflective and realistic, but also optimistically looking ahead. Since there aren't many active translators among Dai's fanbase anymore it's doubtful we'll get a full translation. (Unless deedee or mikeko can find the time to help out? :pray:) Anyway, for now here is an incomplete translation posted on DTrtS' facebook account:

Q: You went back to compete last season. How was it?
D: It was good. I once again recognized that I like the operation of work to build up the practices and then show the result product somewhere. Of course there were things that could not be done compared to old times, but I was able to find parts that could grow even at my current age. I feel so fresh about the joy of finding that growth, the joy of being able to do something I couldn't do before, and my discoveries in such daily training.

Q: What are you going to do this season?
D: It won’t be easy like last year. Well, actually it was not easy last year too, though(lol) But I want to do as far as I can go. There is no Worlds for me if I don’t get any results and I might as well get a minimum score... I’m going through many thoughts.

Q: Are you going to attend GP series?
D: I was given the info that there are spots as a “comeback” skater for me.



-- The part where Dai talks about his junior skaters. --

Q: Let me ask about your juniors. It’s famous that Shoma Uno looks up to you.
D: I think we’re at the Nationals together before I retired. I retired after Shoma’s name became known to people. I thought their generation was stunning from those days. Honestly speaking, I regarded they, including Yuzuru Hanyu, were from completely different level.

Q: Different level?
D: Cheering them on just like their fans, or I didn’t think they were the same athletes (like myself) but someone completely different from me, it may sound strange since we competed but... In a sense, I see them as one of their fans, one of their supporters. Like cheering “do your best!” for Yuzu, Shoma and Keiji. Once I retired, there’s no way to see them as my rivals. In the first place, I was the only Showa era born, I feel the same to those Heisei era born boys. We competed together but not really together. They’re people I look up to, people I think “wow!”, subjects/targets of my respect.

Q: Don’t you think they would be filled with awe if they hear you say so?
D: No, I am really impressed to see their performances. I didn’t really see other people’s performances when I was eligible before, but after the retirement, due to the TV work, I watched so many performances of others’ for the first time. (laughs) I was impressed! It’s so different from performing it by yourself to watching others doing it. It’s like “do your best, everyone! I will try my best as well!” (laughs)

Q: For Yuzuru Hanyu as well?
D: Like “Go ahead! Make records more and more!” and “Yuzu is really amazing...” only respect for him. He has so many things I don’t have. It’s truly amazing that he can pull out his maximum when it matters.
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Source

For the rest google works decently, although some nuances are regrettably lost in translation. Still, if you have a few spare minutes it's a recommended read!
 
I'm not 100% sure, but someone says Hyo-en 2019 will be aired on BS Nittere (BS 日テレ) on Sep 1st. :)

3 more days to go! :yay:
To those who are going, ENJOY!!! And drop some report here later, please. :bow::)
 
I wish I was going :sad4: But I will eagerly await any reports and of course any broadcasts.
 
synesthesia said:
Dai is already back with the Hyoen cast! He just updated his ig:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0K9REvndLU/?igshid=xx1gftaslnm8






He has been nothing but positive about the experience these past weeks and seems to have bonded well with his fellow cast members. Cast and crew have been fondly labeling their time together at rehearsals the "happy camp". Here's to hoping that new lasting friendships were forged! ♡


Here's a clip of Daisuke trying his hand at kendama from today's Hyoen special on Nitteleplus (he gets the hang of it on the 4th attempt :clap:):
https://twitter.com/figure03171/status/1152820782562566144

And a longer cut of the battle scene (bonus: Yulia and Steph rehearsing a duet at the beginning of the video :love:):
https://youtu.be/Uheo3cRdyr8?t=188


From Kanako Murakami's instagram account :
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7sgRHJ8uh/


Pictures shared by various cast members illustrating the great vibe at the camp :cool::

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BQhh9JMMo/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz4fSIlgOeb/
https://ameblo.jp/seiji-fukushi/entry-12493011621.html
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvG31MAHJx/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvKLx3ARG9/?igshid=1lzi7gzfwy5zj
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzsNht8H4WK/?igshid=djwbr6kw5m61
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzsbc4FgZPB/
https://twitter.com/AyakaHirahara1/status/1151027465159974912
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0dHPzgKS_/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BXJrqJ3mL/?igshid=1uxzuqa3tw30b
https://twitter.com/OTO_TOMOMI/status/1148199349949648902
https://twitter.com/blue_asg_86/status/1149208224697999362



This Vogue web-feature introduces the cast and crew:
https://www.vogue.co.jp/fashion/editors_picks/2019-07-19/mayumi-nakamura

Rough partial translation thanks to DTrtS: Link



_____________________________

Sanyonews published a half-hourlong video summary of the Daisuke x Keiji charity talk event in Kurashiki:

https://www.sanyonews.jp/article/920827


Thanks to Keiji fan "fefe" for translating bits of their hilarious banter (and for trying to transcribe Dai's parts in spite of his habit to speak at lightening-speed :biggrin:):

https://twitter.com/hanageshinken2/status/1152569426484629505

It's adorable that Keiji still gets nervous around Dai. :) And great to hear Dai is visiting his family in Kurashiki often these days. I remember his mother revealing that the entire family likes to gather for barbecues at the new house that Dai had built for his parents in 2016. In my mind's eye I'm visualizing a scene of his nephew chasing Moko (Dai-chan's miniature pinscher) and his father's dog in the garden.


_______________________________

A while ago the Weekly (Shukan) Asahi feature got a web release (which is identical to the magazine edition):

https://dot.asahi.com/wa/2019071200025.html?page=1

It's a neat interview that "presents" Dai as grounded and mature. He's self-reflective and realistic, but also optimistically looking ahead. Unfortunately I've come across a few selective and heavily biased translations by non-fans that leave out crucial parts to give his words a spin that isn't actually there. Since there aren't many active translators among Dai's fanbase anymore it's doubtful we'll get a full accurate translation. (Unless deedee or mikeko can find the time to help out? :pray:) Anyway, for now here is an incomplete translation posted on DTrtS' facebook account:



Source

For the rest google works decently, although some nuances are regrettably lost in translation. Still, if you have a few spare minutes it's a recommended read!
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Synesthesia, this is all fabulous to read, thank you so much!!!
 
I've just come across a 2+ hour video of the complete Hyoen 2017, of course with Dai. I am viewing with astonished joy - it is spectacularly beautiful! I hope Hyoen 2019 will be posted also, and soon!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJBoPY8UDk&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJBoPY8UDk&feature=youtu.be&t=2217s --Dai's first appearance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJBoPY8UDk&feature=youtu.be&t=3110s --love, and a dragon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJBoPY8UDk&feature=youtu.be&t=4440s --a bit of context, then Dai as a courtesan. this is FABULOUS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJBoPY8UDk&feature=youtu.be&t=6750s --final battle!
 
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I just came back from the last show. To be honest, the script was not as well written as Hyeon 2017 Basara, and the staging had some problems. On the other hand, the actors/skaters were just wonderful and their performances actually made those flaws less noticeable.

And about Dai, what can I say? I underestimated his talent. He was such a amazing actor. His voice had so much depth, command and emotions. I could tell he had received voice training during the production camp and really worked hard (as he apparently lost weight), but it was such a short period of time! I have to mind you, those actors in Hyoen are well known professionals, and even their fans were amazed by him, like "What is Daisuke Takahashi???" I am sure he's going to get lots of offers in acting. And his skating was better than ever, heart-wrenchingly beautiful.
 
mikeko666 said:
I just came back from the last show. To be honest, the script was not as well written as Hyeon 2017 Basara, and the staging had some problems. On the other hand, the actors/skaters were just wonderful and their performances actually made those flaws less noticeable.

And about Dai, what can I say? I underestimated his talent. He was such a amazing actor. His voice had so much depth, command and emotion. I could tell he had received voice training during the production camp and really worked hard (as he apparently lost weight), but it was such a short period of time! I have to mind you, those actors in Hyoen are well known professionals, and even their fans were amazed by him, like "What is Daisuke Takahashi???" I am sure he's going to get lots of offers in acting. And his skating was better than ever, heart-wrenchingly beautiful.
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So glad for you that you saw the show and thank you for your review. Dai is so talented. There is not much that he can't do when he sets his mind to it, like the singing OMG I was
flabbergasted when I saw that clip. Dai has gotten glorious reviews for his performances.
 
demarinis5 said:
So glad for you that you saw the show and thank you for your review. Dai is so talented. There is not much that he can't do when he sets his mind to it, like the singing OMG I was
flabbergasted when I saw that clip. Dai has gotten glorious reviews for his performances.
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Broadway is calling?
 
demarinis5 said:
Short video clip of first show of Hyoen love Dai-chan's singing! This man is genius!


https://twitter.com/100Imaima/status/1154769040704860161/video/1
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:eekn::love::luv17::tantrum::dbana:

mikeko666 said:
I just came back from the last show. To be honest, the script was not as well written as Hyeon 2017 Basara, and the staging had some problems. On the other hand, the actors/skaters were just wonderful and their performances actually made those flaws less noticeable.

And about Dai, what can I say? I underestimated his talent. He was such a amazing actor. His voice had so much depth, command and emotions. I could tell he had received voice training during the production camp and really worked hard (as he apparently lost weight), but it was such a short period of time! I have to mind you, those actors in Hyoen are well known professionals, and even their fans were amazed by him, like "What is Daisuke Takahashi???" I am sure he's going to get lots of offers in acting. And his skating was better than ever, heart-wrenchingly beautiful.
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demarinis5 said:
So glad for you that you saw the show and thank you for your review. Dai is so talented. There is not much that he can't do when he sets his mind to it, like the singing OMG I was
flabbergasted when I saw that clip. Dai has gotten glorious reviews for his performances.
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Can't agree more, mikeko-san and demarinis. :thumbsup: The sky is the limit, indeed, for our boy. :yahoo:
 
Thanks so much for the Hyoen treats you all, especially to mikeko for the show report! :thank:


Everyone and everything looks and sounds freaking amazing! Oh my gosh, Dai-chan's singing! I have to admit I never ever expected him to be this good. :eekn: I'm so awed by his uncompromising dedication and how he never shies away from new challenges, even at the risk of failure. In my opinion that's what makes him such an outstanding artist with a capital A and such a compelling performer. No question the foundation is of course his abounding talent. :bow:


mikeko666 said:
From the show and rehearsals. :luv17:
https://youtu.be/yYBgjg66Jz0
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Dai-chan's singing lessons. :luv17:



Reviews are very positive, especially Dai's performance has been receiving a lot of praise. Here is one:
https://de-de.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1617999488337610?__tn__=K-R

And reports from spectators about Dai's chilling "kisama (you bastard)" line during the battle:
https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1617350718402487



Wah, now I'm really sad I didn't go! :sad21:


Can't wait to watch the show in all its glory. They should honestly consider to release a dvd/blu-ray this time to advertise the "Hyoen brand" worldwide. It's such a wasted opportunity, if they don't.


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Pictures!







There are a couple of familiar faces, who came to see the show:

 
Awww nice photo of Caro and Dai! I knew she was conducting a junior camp in Japan glad she had a chance to see the performance.
 
mikeko666 said:
From the show and rehearsals.
https://youtu.be/yYBgjg66Jz0
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mikeko666 said:
With English subtitles
https://youtu.be/I9iNZMZH4TM
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Thanks A LOT for your fabulous report and the links, mikeko-san! :thank:

The best part for me is probably 1:55-2:25 and 2:58-3:15: on DAY 1 of the training camp all the cast and staff got together, Daisuke looked soooo embarassed while reading the scripts for the very first time and confessing to his first love Fujitsubo. Look how red he is; ALL red his face, neck, even ears! THAT is natural Dai-chan off ice we all knew; a shy, introvert, down-to-earth boy. :biggrin: Then, during the actual performances around 3:00, he does not hesitate at all telling the words of passionate love with so much emotions. When he said, 'I want you...', I know he's saying it to Fujitsubo but he makes me feel as if he were saying it to me :o:, Am only watching it thru YTube though of course! :laugh: And those singing! Wow, Dai is a true performer, simply born to perform. Is there anything he can't do, we'd wonder?!

Here's an in-depth report by a professional writer. https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20190729-00066161-gendaibiz-ent&p=1
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20190729-00066161-gendaibiz-ent&p=2 https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20190729-00066161-gendaibiz-ent&p=3 https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20190729-00066161-gendaibiz-ent&p=4

The writer watched Hyoen2017, too. Just like us his fans, in 2017 she was pleasantly surprised by skaters' performances and acting, fascinated by his dancing on the floor in particular:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQscflFLPFc
She also was blown away by this Hyoen2019 like us. A very long report 4 pages in Japanese language I thoroughly enjoyed.

Some interesting notes that took my eye.

彼は少年、青年、大人になるに従い、滑りと声色まで変えていたように思う。
優しい声、切ない声、苦悶や怒りと演技も表現豊かだった。
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"Daisuke seems to change his skating, even his voice, as he's growing up as Hikaru; from a boy, to a young man, then a fully grown up man. A sweet voice, longing voice, voice in agony, or in fury, his acting was full of expressiveness as well as his skating." :luv17:

関係者によると、当初は歌は収録しようという話だった。
しかし高橋さんがどんどん歌がうまくなり、生で歌うことに変更になったのだ。
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"One of Hyoen staff confirmed me that in their initial/original scripts/plan, they thought about recording Dai singing (in the studio) beforehand, then will output them in the arena during the actual performances. However, Dai was able to sing better and better upon each singing lessons, they eventually changed the initial plan and let him sing live."

He must have practiced A LOT, not only with his voice trainer but all by himself when alone at night. :yes:

腹をくくった高橋さんが爆発的な力を発揮することを、ファンは何度も見てきている。
この歌はまさに「爆発的」だった。
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"His fans witnessed many times when Daisuke was in the 'do-or-die' mindset/'his-tail-on-fire' at competitions, his performance could only be expressed as EXPLOSIVE. His final song at this Hyoen was such an explosive, shrieking one."

Kudos to all the cast and staff for such FABULOUS SHOW! :rock: Can't wait to see irt on TV on Sep 1.
 
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