2024 NHK Trophy Men's Free Skate

[tsuyoboogie]

C'mon Yuma!!!

 

[TallyT]

Maybe it's for the best that Kao doesn't go to the GPF- I really hope he'll go straight to his doctor after this to really assess his injury. GPF is so close to Nationals, and honestly he better take the rest now. There's still time until 2026.

I agree, though the GPF matters to them, with the Japanese field as deep as it is the rest till Nationals is what he needs.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

It is always upsetting seeing a skater crying after they have had a disappointing skate. But when it is a skater that is as good as we know Kao is, it is all the more heartbreaking.



But, we all know he will bounce back and be much better next time we see him.

What he needs to do now is rest to properly get over his injury, and then re-group for Nationals.

He goes into 10th in the FS, and 5th in the SP.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[rabidline]

What is this tribute to Rafael Nadal (Yuma's costume).

 

[snowflake]

Not flawless but still lovely to watch

 

[FlossieH]

Some uncharacteristic mistakes, but he'll be miles ahead on both programmes.

 

[anonymoose_au]

What is this tribute to Rafael Nadal (Yuma's costume).

It'd be cool if it was. I have to admit, I'm disappointed he's not bootscootin' I am enjoying this last piece of music though, can I get OLE?!

Excellent comeback from the first jump! The crowd is most appreciative!

 

[YuBluByMe]

Kagiyama’s free is nowhere near as good as his short. Everything before the step sequence is stale. He cannot sell this program.

 

[elektra blue]

Yuma, the imperial cactus crown is not something you want, believe me. also is that an uterus on your back? (i know it's a bull skull, but still )

 

[Paulipau]

You can say whatever you want and make arguments but there is NO WAY that Ilya can be within 5 PCS points from THAT.
No way, no explanation, no possibility that it is fair.

 

[EdgeCall]

Not a clean run either. I didn't expect the Japanese men to get the butterflies at their home GP. But should be enough for gold.

 

[Warwick360]

Not a fan of the bull costume. Feel he deserves better.

But that was an amazing performance, especially after that fall. What a contrast to Kao's program.

 

[readernick]

In general, a pretty decent skate. He did not show the same performance that he showed in the SP. His ceiling is really unlimited though with his ability to move, his skating skills, and his perfect technique.

 

[Ichatdelune]

... At this rate my darling is going to have be dragged to military training, I want to die

 

[Paulipau]

Yuma, the imperial cactus crown is not something you want, believe me. also is that an uterus on your back? (i know it's a bull skull, but still )

Yeap, a shiny uterus.

 

[Karoltyna]

Yuma

 

[TallyT]

It is always upsetting seeing a skater crying after they have had a disappointing skate. But when it is a skater that is as good as we know Kao is, it is all the more heartbreaking.

Probably disappointment and pain combined, he probably pushed himself too far. I'm sure he'll come back at JNats if he rests.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

He's injured. Kao is still limited as performer and artistic skater. I think the program is fine. He just has growth to do and needs to do it cleanly.

Goodness his facial expression is killing me. At least his coach looks compassionate.

Noriko-sensei is the best

 

[4everchan]

bravo Yuma

folks, this is the best example of why it's good to remove one jumping pass. Yuma, even him, when adding the 4th quad to his content, now has to spend 3 minutes setting up his jumps with very little choreo... even YUMA... of course, what he does in the last minute is fabulous.. but with one less jumping pass, we will get a much better program from everyone.

this will win and should win. but i want better programs for skaters like Yuma

 

[auser]

Awed by Yuma's speed and flow across the ice even if all the jumps were not perfect. Dynamic stsq and choreo sq.Congrats