2021-22 Japanese Nationals: Women's FS

[lady_bee]

starfish?

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

is this a little mermaid program?

No, but it is sea themed

 

[RatedPG]

I like Yuhana’s program. It is full energy and something different. I thought she was on par as to what she did in the international circuit this year. I hope she moves up some placements.

 

[labgoat]

Hanna YOSHIDA I love her dress, it is unique.
"Planet Ocean Suite: Underwater — I Come from the Ocean — Coral Tree" by Angèle Dubeau, La Pietà

 

[elektra blue]

Hanna YOSHIDA I love her dress, it is unique.
"Planet Ocean Suite: Underwater — I Come from the Ocean — Coral Tree" by Angèle Dubeau, La Pietà

ina a sea of macaron dresses and frlly princess it's refreshing (puns intended )

 

[snowflake]

Hanna YOSHIDA I love her dress, it is unique.
"Planet Ocean Suite: Underwater — I Come from the Ocean — Coral Tree" by Angèle Dubeau, La Pietà

thanks... yes it was eyecatching and made me curious

and Yoshida is in the lead

 

[rollerblade]

These Go Karts Zamboni are so fun to watch. Are they more efficient than the old boxy types?

 

[EdgeCall]

These Go Karts Zamboni are so fun to watch. Are they more efficient than the old boxy types?

Possibly. The Japanese have a knack for making things smaller and more effective.

 

[RatedPG]

Good job to Yoshida. She is the first skater to surpass 70 in the technical score and also, her 3A attempt, was close and looked as easy as a double.

Interesting to note, that unlike in Russia, the Junior skaters in Japan seem to be stuck skating as Juniors till 17/18. Skaters like Yoshida, who is 16, can’t move up to Seniors because they are unable to surpass the 20+ year olds like Kaori, Wakaba, Satoko and Mai.

Time for group 3. There are four Juniors in this group. Maybe, one can breakthrough. I think Rion has the most potential, as she came 2nd in a Junior despite a few mistakes. But, she stood out in terms of PCS. I heard she is attempting a 4T. Good luck to her. Also, Watanabe is in this group and she won her Sectional, so she is in my watch list. I want her to breakthrough this year.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Ready for the last two groups! I made myself some hot cocoa (with coffee added because without caffeine there is no way I'm staying awake through the Russian women)

 

[Martins123]

Have just joined (early-ish on Christmas day here in the UK)

 

[icetug]

Interesting to note, that unlike in Russia, the Junior skaters in Japan seem to be stuck skating as Juniors till 17/18. Skaters like Yoshida, who is 16, can’t move up to Seniors because they are unable to surpass the 20+ year olds like Kaori, Wakaba, Satoko and Mai.

Both Satoko and Wakaba competed in seniors internationally at 15. So it depends on how strong is a current senior group. And how strong are junior contenders

 

[auser]

Ready for the last two groups! I made myself some hot cocoa (with coffee added because without caffeine there is no way I'm staying awake through the Russian women)

Braver human than I. Really want to watch Russian Pairs, but I don't think I will make it that long. I fear Santa has already flagged me as naughty for staying up all hours to watch figure skating. But I am so happy to be able to watch I have been given enough presents.

 

[readernick]

Rika also made the podium as a junior and began skating as a Senior as soon as she was age eligible. You don't have to wait if you are better than the top contenders. Although, you might if like Mana the JF doesn't like you.

 

[elektra blue]

back from the break, i managed no to set my house on fire and the christmas lunch, second step of the italian festive food marathon, is safe in the oven

 

[labgoat]

Braver human than I. Really want to watch Russian Pairs, but I don't think I will make it that long. I fear Santa has already flagged me as naughty for staying up all hours to watch figure skating. But I am so happy to be able to watch Santa has given me enough presents.

there will be a video for later for russian pairs, stay here videos are harder to come by.

 

[cohkaix]

Results after G2 (sorry about the delay, I was on a quick dinner break)

Final Placement	Name	SP Score	FS Score	Total Points
1	吉 田 陽 菜 Hanna YOSHIDA	61.35	126.09	187.44
2	横 井 ゆは菜 Yuhana YOKOI	59.84	124.00	183.84
3	荒 木 菜 那 Nana Araki	57.11	117.14	174.25
4	佐 藤 伊 吹 Ibuki SATOH	59.84	112.48	171.86
5	松 原 星 Akari MATSUBARA	59.13	111.60	170.73
6	竹 野 比 奈 Hina TAKENO	59.33	110.24	169.57
7	大 庭 雅 Miyabi Oba	55.69	109.27	164.96
8	籠 谷 歩 未 Ayumi Kagotani	55.80	102.59	158.39
9	本 田 真 凜 Marin HONDA	55.73	100.80	156.53
10	浦 松 千 聖 Chisato URAMATSU	58.41	94.45	152.86
11	白 岩 優 奈 Yuna SHIRAIWA	56.93	88.96	145.89
12	竹 野 仁 奈 Nina Takeno	58.36	83.48	141.84

 

[elektra blue]

why are they selling me stuff?

 

[Beckaboomer]

I am here and fully prepared to stress cry in the final group!

Mako had a lot of iffy/under-rotated jumps but I liked her Memoirs of a Geisha program anyway. At least it's a warhorse with nice music.

 

[rollerblade]

back from the break, i managed no to set my house on fire and the christmas lunch, second step of the italian festive food marathon, is safe in the over

What does this bolded part mean?

What was the first step? Will there be a 3rd?