2024 Japanese Nationals - Men's SP

[TallyT]

Detest the music, but really like the skater. Pity about the falls.

My stream keeps dropping out

Mine did once, but came back quickly, hope no more

 

[labgoat]

My translation keeps showing him as Takashiro Shimada which is very confusing.

 

[labgoat]

My stream keeps dropping out

my qq stream as well, but so far it keeps recovering

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Shun-kun GANBA!!!

 

[labgoat]

Shun looks very nervous and I see him trying to calm down. Good luck!

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Nooooo

 

[Arigato]

There's a curse on the ice tonight.

 

[rabidline]

Everyone wants that first title....

 

[labgoat]

Having all of the elements is one requirement, learning to perform them under pressure is another task. Good recovery on the second pass.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

24. 佐藤 駿 Shun Sato (Aim Services / Meiji University)​

SP: "Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra" (from the Ladies in Lavender soundtrack by Nigel Hess); performed by Joshua Bell, Nigel Hess & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; choreo by Guillaume Cizeron

4Lz<< (pops open, falls)
4T(forwards)+3T
CSSp3
FCSp3
3A
StSq4
CCoSp4

SP: 81.90 (2nd) Q

I really love this program - Shun's performance is definitely more subtle but he moves so gorgeously to the music and you can really see the attention he's put into refining the small details, like fingertip movement and position. The 4Lz was kind of worst-case-scenario, but he did well to recover with the 4T. Now I'm torn as to whether I like this program or Kao's better.

SHUN PLEASE DON'T CRY YOU'RE AMAZING AND A GRAND PRIX FINAL MEDALIST

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Yup, so far it looks like it's gonna be the typical Nats for the guys
We were spoiled last year...

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Shun recovered really well after the hard fall on the opening quad lutz, I hope he doesn’t beat himself up too bad for it. He should still be in contention in the free.

 

[Arriba627]

Darn. Hate to.see.him fall on his money jump. Good recovery though. I love Ladies in Lavender.

 

[lileychristie]

Oh men

Still I love this program for Shun, it's perfect for him. His hands movements are so crisp, and both starting and ending poses are great

 

[TallyT]

This is the first time since what, 2012? - that the national champion hasn't been Yuzuru or Shoma, that's a loooong time other guys have been waiting and they may be forgiven for being a little antsy now it's up for grabs.

 

[TallyT]

Hey, it's Mura! (I love him).

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Oh no don’t cry

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Shun's score is highly offensive
I protest!

 

[Lamente Ariane]

This is the first time since what, 2012? - that the national champion hasn't been Yuzuru or Shoma, that's a loooong time other guys have been waiting and they may be forgiven for being a little antsy now it's up for grabs.

Imagine if Nobu took it instead, though

(Probably not… unless…)

 

[lileychristie]

Love the way the crowd cheered very loudly for Nobunari