2015 NHK Gala

[Esopian]

Just noticed that the NHK stream is slightly less "live" than B.ESP, anyone else see it too? (I'm watching both at the same time, lol)

 

[paperhearts]

Oh, poor Rika, 2 falls in a row. Good recovery, though. She has a lovely style.

Go Grant!

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Shun Sato was really good!!! Never seen him before, but looking forward to seeing him again some time in the future!

That is what I love about the Galas showcasing the young local talent. I still can't forget the first time I saw Sota Yamamoto as a youngster at an NHL Gala a few years back. And look what he's doing now!

Pity about the falls for Rika Kihira. Because she was really good too!

Well done to Chris for pointing out that she didn't get any warm-ups or anything, and that she wouldn't be used to being under the spotlights. And that this was probably why she made those mistakes at the start.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[DaPurpleDino]

Just noticed that the NHK stream is slightly less "live" than B.ESP, anyone else see it too? (I'm watching both at the same time, lol)

I have 3 going and B.ESP is definitely the most 'live' out of them haha
The nhk stream isn't up to grant yet

 

[thoakun]

I confess that I only really watch seniors... is anyone familiar with this kid? I think the B.Esp commentators said his name was Shun Sato (but who knows with their history of creative pronunciation)?

I only knew that he placed 15th at Junior Nats and he's from the same hometown as Yuzu.

 

[paperhearts]

Go Kaetlyn!

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Chris: "And now to a skater that has had a horrible start to her season..."

So, winning both segments at the Nebelhorn Trophy is a horrible start then?!

I bet there are many skaters who would like to have their season start as horribly as that!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Cleo]

Enjoyed Grant. Great jumps, great edges. Love those spread eagles!

 

[yude]

Thanks for the translation. Is Akiko's room a TV show? And do you know in which shows Akiko and Nobu often appear?

It's the interview in K&C during the intermission of EX, Akiko is a host this year and Oda did it last year (so it was called "Nobunari's room)

 

[paperhearts]

Oh my goodness... This is the first time I've seen this EX. Hahaha!

 

[Esopian]

It's fun to watch a gala live no matter who's skating, I'm enjoying this. :yay:

 

[Winnie_20]

Ha, I suddenly remember why I wanted B/S to make it to the GPF! Hahahaha, brilliant EX.

 

[demitasse]

Kaetlyn looked lovely

And now this incredibly unique exhibition I have a friend who loves clowns so I actually showed this to her... and she was speechless.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

CaroLiza_fan

 

[paperhearts]

Maooooooo! Hope she feels better now.

 

[solar]

Mao!!! This exhibition is a delight

 

[Winnie_20]

Mao!! Such an absolutely charming EX.

 

[auser]

Ha, I suddenly remember why I wanted B/S to make it to the GPF! Hahahaha, brilliant EX.

More colorful and playful than their comp dances. Nothing dark or somber here.

 

[auser]

Like we didn't already know Mao was a magician or Fredrika Astaire:luv17:

 

[nolangoh]

Yes Mao's fan spiral!!!