2025 Japanese Nationals - Men's SP

[yuumagical]

Ohhhh, so close to perfect from Yuma except for that odd slip on the axel...

 

[cocteautwin]

Oh Yuma, that was almost perfect. I don't think anyone will top that.

 

[Arriba627]

Thank you for your PBP @figureskatingandrainbows.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Good fight, Sota!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

22. Sota Yamamoto 山本 草太 Mixi
SP: "Yesterday" by The Beatles, Michael Bolton cover; choreo by Mihoko Higuchi

4T (step)
4Sq(holds on)+2T
FCSp4
3A
CSSp4
StSq2
CCoSp3

SP: 82.21 (3rd)

...ahhh Sota, at least the jumps are looking better than earlier than in the season but that was just a tight skate jump-wise. The spins and program were as beautiful as always, and he's definitely not out of it yet. His ice coverage on that step sequence is soooooo good.

 

[Silevril Ilumire]

Is Tver streaming? I tried it, and it looks like it is starting later.

 

[Silevril Ilumire]

Heartwarming to see so many banners for Sota

 

[yuumagical]

Sota tends to seem like a butler on ice to me-- proper form, but rather reserved. Nice expressiveness here!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

23. Takumi Sugiyama 杉山 匠海 Okayama University
SP: "No Time To Die", choreo by Satoko Miyahara, Yuka Sato; Jeremy Abbott

3A
3Lz(turn)+3T
CCSp4
3F
StSq2
CCoSp3
FSSp2

SP: 69.54 (12th)

Takumi is deservedly in the last two groups, I always love his skating so much. He just oozes quality and I love that he's getting choreo from Satoko. That 3F and those held edges in the steps are *chef's kiss*.

 

[rabidline]

Takumi's hands, damn. Best in this field.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Good job, Takumi!
Nice save on the jump combo!

I'm happy we'll get to see him perform his FS

 

[tsuyoboogie]

 

[Arriba627]

Ok Lavender Man! Show 'em how to do it. My favorite music.

 

[rabidline]

No the pop!

 

[auser]

Is Tver streaming? I tried it, and it looks like it is starting later.

I am watching on this qq stream: https://live.qq.com/10154004

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

24. Shun Sato 佐藤 駿 Aim Services / Meiji University
SP: Ladies in Lavender soundtrack by Joshua Bell, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nigel Hess (kept from 2024-25 season), choreo by Guillaume Cizeron

3Lz (holds on)
4T+3T
CSSp4
FCSp3
3A
StSq2
CCoSp4

SP: 87.99 (3rd) Q

ah no Shun looked nervous heading out onto the ice, he did well recovering after that lutz pop but he lost like 8 points on that one element alone. Regardless of what happens his Olympic spot is almost guaranteed and he didn't have a complete disaster so he'll be fine, but this was probably his shakiest short of the season. The toe and the axel were landed but not with his usual quality. The program is still gorgeous, though, I thought the step sequence GOE was a little harsh. At least he got something out of the lutz and didn't pop it into a double, that'll keep him close in medal contention.

 

[EdgeCall]

Good one Shun!

 

[Silevril Ilumire]

I am watching on this qq stream: https://live.qq.com/10154004

Thanks, I am too but it is buffering a lot. A problem with the stream and not my connection, as far as I can tell.

 

[rabidline]

Nationals as always a pressure cooker. Good for Shun to experience this because the big games, though. To salvage a triple out of the pop is a good move.

 

[cocteautwin]

Not a perfect skate from Shun but solid enough to stay in the podium contension. He looked a bit nervous today (but who wouldn't be nervous at Jnats). Good luck in the free!