2020-21 Japanese Nationals: Ladies' Short Program

[Skatefan15]

Mai was gorgeous! Last year felt different without her (for me).

 

[Lamente Ariane]

I’m so happy for Mai!! Judges better give her a good score!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Mai always has a smile on her face. Truly a delight to watch.

 

[Skatefan15]

PCS are low

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Mai always has a smile on her face. Truly a delight to watch.

You can see how much she loves every moment of being back on the ice.

 

[Yuzuruu]

some thoughts:
Kaori mistimed the flip, she picked too late, her legs were too close together so she didn't have the necessary vault to push herself into the air, the position she was in also confirms it.

Mai is a very lovely skater, musical and ethearal but I have to say .. she looks so insanely thin, her arms are like child's she looks almost sick to me... is she okay?

 

[Ichatdelune]

That's a skate to be happy with, her comeback has been successful so far

 

[Skatesocs]

I don't think I've ever seen Mihara fall.

 

[Skatefan15]

But speaking of PCS... let’s go Satoko!

 

[chasingneverland]

Mai <3

 

[EdgeCall]

Beautiful from Mai. Magic indeed.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

some thoughts:
Kaori mistimed the flip, she picked too late, her legs were too close together so she didn't have the necessary vault to push herself into the air, the position she was in also confirms it.

Mai is a very lovely skater, musical and ethearal but I have to say .. she looks so insanely thin, her arms are like child's she looks almost sick to me... is she okay?

She does look really thin. I think she was having trouble with arthritis or illness last year, but she's made a good return. Hopefully she'll get healthier soon,

 

[Beckaboomer]

I like this color on Satoko, so pretty.

I had no idea what she was skating to coming in to this. It's a good fit for her. I think she did this an an exhibition last year?

She pays such attention to small details in her transitions.

Satoko noooooo your loop. It was going so well! Why must you hurt me like this?

I'd still give her the best PCS. But the 2L is costly.

Edit: Wait did she mess up the loop? I think I'm going insane hahah. Too little sleep.

Edit 2: Yes she did. Wow I need to sleep!

 

[brens78]

Love this new program from Satoko!

 

[lzxnl]

Kaori seemed really overscored here, not going to lie.

Satoko's jumps have become so much higher!

 

[Yuzuruu]

Satoko is such a QUEEN! I've got literal chills! Too bad about the loop, her dress is stunning as always <3

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Satoko's costume and music are perfection.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Breathtaking. The loop hurts but give her all the PCS.

 

[Skatesocs]

All the depth gone... This was a million times better as a gala.

 

[flanker]

Kaori seemed really overscored here, not going to lie.

Satoko's jumps have become so much higher!

Agreed, I'd have put Mai over Kaori today.