2018-19 Japanese Ladies' figure skating

[Interspectator]

As much as I appreciate Satoko's fine qualities, I secretly wish these girls will be Japan's top three this coming season.

I still cannot bear the thought of any of the ladies missing out. I'm resigned to be happy and sad no matter the outcome. Japan is fortunate to have Satoko, Wakaba, Mai, Kaori, Marin, Rika K., Rika H., and all the graduating juniors who have so much potential. It's a very tough field.

 

[sakurano]

i've seen the tweet she's made a lot of attempt, there's some success but she's fall or put a foot, i hope this new strategy will not affect her jumps, but if that can help her do less UR then I'm for, I hope there will be a video of his SP July 16 for the show of his rink.

Looking at DOI I want to say that I am surprised by the EX of Kaori I thought I was bored after having read the theme, but his performance made me change my mind I like the choreography that corresponds to the theme, Kaori has managed to project me into the story I think that with more practice it can be a amazing program.

For the performance of Mai, when I read that she skate on it 'magic I was expecting something else, it seems very kitsch ,years 60, a bit like sing in the rain, I usually like this kind but I'm not convinced for this program, however I will give it a chance this is only the first performance.


I really liked Nana Araki's performance, Hanna Yoshida it was very cute performances I can not wait to see both of them evolve in the junior and novice fields.

Yuhana Yokoi on the ghost of opera hum I wonder who had the idea it's a shame, however I love the costume

 

[yume]

I still cannot bear the thought of any of the ladies missing out. I'm resigned to be happy and sad no matter the outcome. Japan is fortunate to have Satoko, Wakaba, Mai, Kaori, Marin, Rika K., Rika H., and all the graduating juniors who have so much potential. It's a very tough field.

At least JSF split the spots between skaters. Usually at least one skater who didn't qualify for worlds go to 4CC.

 

[yume]

Wakaba's SP clip https://twitter.com/figureskate5ch/status/1019454813711446017

 

[mermaidfestavol3]

Wakaba's SP clip https://twitter.com/figureskate5ch/status/1019454813711446017

Wow!! Very different from Wakaba's past programs but it looks very exciting and engaging! Lovely to see she is enjoying the program too!

 

[synteis]

The high energy and quirkiness of the program really suits her, she really owns it. Probably the main thing will be not getting too worked up and have too much energy in her jumps and falling or popping.

 

[yude]

From Yuhana's IG, girls and Keiji

https://twitter.com/yuzu__poohh/status/1020848793321738240

 

[xeyra]

Challenger Series 2018 (Japan assignments)

Lombardia Trophy: Shoma Uno, Kazuki Tomono, Kaori Sakamoto
US International Classic: Satoko Miyahara, Yuna Shiraiwa
Autumn Classic: Yuzuru Hanyu, Wakaba Higuchi
Ondrej Nepela Trophy: Keiji Tanaka, Rika Kihira
Nebelhorn Trophy: Mai Mihara, Marin Honda
Finlandia Trophy: Rika Hongo
Asian Open: Sota Yamamoto

 

[cohkaix]

CS assignments for Japanese ladies:

Lombadia Trophy９/１２～１６- Kaori
US International Classics 9/12~16 Satoko, Yuna S.
AC 9/20-22 Wakaba
ON 9/19-22 Rika Kihira
Nebelhorn Mai, Marin
Finlandia Rika Hongo

(I wonder who'd be sent to AO Trophy, perhaps Mako?)

 

[yume]

Thanks. A little weird that now that Asian open is a challenger, JSF doesn't send any lady as she usually does. She can can at least send girls who doesn't have GP, Like Rin Nitaya.

And i see that Mako and Yura are not in the list.
Mako is maybe injured (she withdrew from THE ICE), so i doubt she will go to AO if JSF finally give assignements. Maybe Yura.

 

[cohkaix]

Challenger Series 2018 (Japan assignments)

Lombardia Trophy: Shoma Uno, Kazuki Tomono, Kaori Sakamoto
US International Classic: Satoko Miyahara, Yuna Shiraiwa
Autumn Classic: Yuzuru Hanyu, Wakaba Higuchi
Ondrej Nepela Trophy: Keiji Tanaka, Rika Kihira
Nebelhorn Trophy: Mai Mihara, Marin Honda
Finlandia Trophy: Rika Hongo
Asia Open: Sota Yamamoto

Using the above list, a more completed one, adding AO Trophy:
Asian Open: Sota Yamamoto, Mitsuki Sumoto, Yuna Shiraiwa, Mako Yamashita, (Dance: Komatsubara/Koleto)
Lombardia Trophy: Shoma Uno, Kazuki Tomono, Kaori Sakamoto , Mako Yamashita
US International Classic: Satoko Miyahara, Yuna Shiraiwa, Sato Hiroaki, (Dance: Komatsubara/Koleto)
Autumn Classic: Yuzuru Hanyu, Wakaba Higuchi , Yura Matsuta
Ondrej Nepela Trophy: Keiji Tanaka, Rika Kihira
Nebelhorn Trophy: Mai Mihara, Marin Honda
Finlandia Trophy: Rika Hongo, (Pair: Suzaki/Kihara)

Adding: Marin Honda's younger sister, Sara Honda will be sent to AO as Novice skater, also with Hana yoshida and Shunsuke Nakamura for Novice. But so far no news about assignment for junior ladies' and men (there should be some sent for AO Trophy but we don't know who will be sent yet.)

 

[xeyra]

Using the above list, a more completed one, adding AO Trophy:
Asian Open: Sota Yamamoto, Mitsuki Sumoto, Yuna Shiraiwa, Mako Yamashita, (Dance: Komatsubara/Koleto)
Lombardia Trophy: Shoma Uno, Kazuki Tomono, Kaori Sakamoto , Mako Yamashita
US International Classic: Satoko Miyahara, Yuna Shiraiwa, Sato Hiroaki, (Dance: Komatsubara/Koleto)
Autumn Classic: Yuzuru Hanyu, Wakaba Higuchi , Yura Matsuta
Ondrej Nepela Trophy: Keiji Tanaka, Rika Kihira
Nebelhorn Trophy: Mai Mihara, Marin Honda
Finlandia Trophy: Rika Hongo, (Pair: Suzaki/Kihara)

Adding: Marin Honda's younger sister, Sara Honda will be sent to AO as Novice skater, also with Hana yoshida and Shunsuke Nakamura for Novice. But so far no news about assignment for junior ladies' and men (there should be some sent for AO Trophy but we don't know who will be sent yet.)

Thanks! Some of these were not yet mentioned on twitter when I first saw this.

 

[yume]

Glad to see that apprarently Mako is not injured or at least nothing serious. And she has two challengers! As Yuna Shiraiwa.

 

[ioanna]

Cute video from Worlds: Satoko and Wakaba want to play each other in a movie
https://youtu.be/1owJokDXKk0

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Using the above list, a more completed one, adding AO Trophy:
Asian Open: Sota Yamamoto, Mitsuki Sumoto, Yuna Shiraiwa, Mako Yamashita, (Dance: Komatsubara/Koleto)
Lombardia Trophy: Shoma Uno, Kazuki Tomono, Kaori Sakamoto , Mako Yamashita
US International Classic: Satoko Miyahara, Yuna Shiraiwa, Sato Hiroaki, (Dance: Komatsubara/Koleto)
Autumn Classic: Yuzuru Hanyu, Wakaba Higuchi , Yura Matsuta
Ondrej Nepela Trophy: Keiji Tanaka, Rika Kihira
Nebelhorn Trophy: Mai Mihara, Marin Honda
Finlandia Trophy: Rika Hongo, (Pair: Suzaki/Kihara)

Adding: Marin Honda's younger sister, Sara Honda will be sent to AO as Novice skater, also with Hana yoshida and Shunsuke Nakamura for Novice. But so far no news about assignment for junior ladies' and men (there should be some sent for AO Trophy but we don't know who will be sent yet.)

I am excited for the next re-match between Hanna and Alysa Liu!

 

[yume]

I am excited for the next re-match between Hanna and Alysa Liu!

Yes, that will be interesting.

 

[leoleo]

Rika at Ondrej Nepala with their terrible camera means i will have to wear magnifying goggles to try to watch her program on youtube

 

[mermaidfestavol3]

Using the above list, a more completed one, adding AO Trophy:
Asian Open: Sota Yamamoto, Mitsuki Sumoto, Yuna Shiraiwa, Mako Yamashita, (Dance: Komatsubara/Koleto)
Lombardia Trophy: Shoma Uno, Kazuki Tomono, Kaori Sakamoto , Mako Yamashita
US International Classic: Satoko Miyahara, Yuna Shiraiwa, Sato Hiroaki, (Dance: Komatsubara/Koleto)
Autumn Classic: Yuzuru Hanyu, Wakaba Higuchi , Yura Matsuta
Ondrej Nepela Trophy: Keiji Tanaka, Rika Kihira
Nebelhorn Trophy: Mai Mihara, Marin Honda
Finlandia Trophy: Rika Hongo, (Pair: Suzaki/Kihara)

Adding: Marin Honda's younger sister, Sara Honda will be sent to AO as Novice skater, also with Hana yoshida and Shunsuke Nakamura for Novice. But so far no news about assignment for junior ladies' and men (there should be some sent for AO Trophy but we don't know who will be sent yet.)

I like it! A strategic move to give Mako and Yuna 2 CS events since that can really help their world ranking and secure GP spots for next season.

 

[SamuraiKike]

I think this basically confirms Kihira will be the NHK host pick. My only complain would be Hongo left with only 2 comps while Yamashita has 4. I wish they would have given 3 competitions to each skater.

 

[yume]

I think this basically confirms Kihira will be the NHK host pick.

Why?