2021-22 Japanese Nationals: Women's SP

[figureskatingandrainbows]

That score... JSF finally realised what a treasure they have in Wakaba. Well-deserved!

 

[Beckaboomer]

Why Feeling Good, Yuna? You deserve better. At least it isn't Buble.

Missed the combo on her lutz, but got a 2T on the loop so that's fine I guess.

 

[RatedPG]

Yes. JSF seems to be pushing Wakaba at this event. I kind of saw that when I saw her GOE after her 2A. Her PCS was extremely high. But, I’m not going to complain as I want her in the team. Her Lion King free skate must be seen on the Olympic stage.

Although, I must mention, a clean 3A here by Wakaba would have put her over 80 with a big lead over the rest of the field. But, I’m still happy she decided to go safe here as placement in the final group is critical.

Ok. Now, Mai is next.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Clean Mai

 

[EdgeCall]

Wonderful! Well done Mai.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

MAI! Beautiful, and very different in style from Wakaba. Seeing her back and consistent after going through so much with her health is amazing.

 

[cohkaix]

Oh Mai~~

 

[RatedPG]

Wow! Mai was brilliant! That was the better than her SP’s in the Grand Prix. She was faster and skated with so much heart. I love Mai

Should be close versus Wakaba.

 

[Beckaboomer]

Audience members who I just saw wiping tears after Mai skating: I feel you.

Mai making it to the Olympics would be a real happy ugly-crying moment for me, like there are so many Japanese ladies who deserve it but I just can't help rooting for her.

 

[rollerblade]

That was a SB? I thought she scored higher in the GP.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

That was a SB? I thought she scored higher in the GP.

No, because she's been rather criminally underscored in the GP

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Nana Araki without a Lutz?!

 

[RatedPG]

Correct. But, this was Mai’s best SP skate. I personally connected more to Mai than Wakaba and would have had Mai higher due to PCS score. But, she was happy with her score and is only exactly a point away. I’m going to be heartbroken with whomever just misses out of the podium. Japan has so many brilliant skaters.

Nana was brilliant till the last jump.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Finally got a stream mostly working

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Good luck Mana! I'm always a sucker for a Winter program

 

[rollerblade]

Mana with the cheeky side-eye before the starting pose.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Holy... that was lovely Mana! Regretting not putting her in my predictions right now. Winter works so well with her speed and power.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Oh man, this is gonna be so nerve wracking. I want like five Japanese ladies at the Olympics

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Clean Mana with 3A!
3A 3Lz3T FSSp 3F StSq LSp CCoSp
(Lost the tech box so not sure of levels)

 

[RatedPG]

Wow! Mana is like, don’t you forget about me. Hamada really works wonders with her athletes. They take risks and struggle with their ultra-c elements during practice, but, are able to land those jumps when it counts. She should be in first place. But, probably, just barely ahead of Wakaba.