2022-23 Japan National Championships - Women's FS

[Lamente Ariane]

Do we know if they announce assignments today or tomorrow? I’m so curious about the third spot

 

[Demandred]

Vintage Kaori, awesome to see her coming back strong after the GPF disaster. The second combo was amazing.

 

[YuBluByMe]

YES! Get it Sakamoto! Redemption from GPF.

 

[Sai Bon]

Happy and relieved. Good night, all!

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Even Kaori can’t believe that score, haha. Happy ending!

 

[yume]

Happy for Mai's first podium since 2016.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

The sun is rising, time to go to bed. See you all tomorrow!

 

[lileychristie]

WOW 155 for Kaori! Well, I guess that's expected from JSF for her

Mao, Ami and Mone are so close to each other.... Still can't get over Ami missing the podium by forgetting a combo

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Sun is rising, time for bed see you tomorrow!

 

[Dawn825]

I woke up at 3am to watch this, and I haven't yawned or checked the time once in 4 hours. What a thrilling event, with so many incredible skaters to root for. Whoever makes what teams, Japan is exploding with talent and positivity, and they should all be proud <3

 

[cohkaix]

My perfect scenario comes true: Mai takes GPF champion, whereas Kaori takes National title, so both can go to Saitama together!!

 

[yesterday]

Grande finale!

 

[yume]

Can't wait for the WC and 4CC teams announcements.

 

[yesterday]

qq pirate is not a Kaori fan?

 

[YuBluByMe]

Well done ladies! This was much better than the SP.

As for the assignments, well, fourth place always goes to 4CC so Chiba will be selected. That’s the only assignment that is set in stone. And obviously Sakamoto and Mihara are going to Worlds.

Nakai should go to Junior Worlds, but we’ll see how the Fed plays this.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

The third spot is very up-in-the-air. Hana and Mone are the two highest age-eligible skaters, but they both tend to be cacti. Then, it's Yuna and Mana, both of whom aren't that consistent. So, in 11th and 12th, we have Rinka and Rika. I believe Rinka is one of few skaters who fits the criteria for Worlds selection. However, you could also make a good case for Rika, especially if she gets her lutz back by Worlds. My guess is Kaori, Mai, Rinka, but who knows?

 

[lileychristie]

Haha I think Kaori thought that the 3rd place will be called first

 

[Dawn825]

They're 22 and 23, in what other country?? Legends

 

[RatedPG]

Yay! Mai and Kaori! Kaori skates with so much attack and she scored 233 at last year Nationals too…
She needs to fix that final spin is my only suggestion for improvement for Kaori! These two will be at Worlds. Finally!

From people’s discussions, it should be:

WC - Kaori, Mai, Rinka (did Rinka even finish in the top 12?); not sure I agree with Rinka going.
JWC - Mao, Ami (Mone and Hana were so close, but, I’m glad Ami got it as she skated gutsy with her two 3A’s)
4CC - Will Kaori and Mai go? Mone was the highest Senior. I would love it, if at least she gets this event. Please make it happen

This leaves Hana just out of contention, which is kinda sad, cause she had a great season. But, the above selections at least allow us to see six of Japan’s top skaters at the three most important competitions of the year.

Also, what I love about Japan, is that these two 20+ ladies were miles ahead of the Junior Girls. This makes it interesting to see how the Juniors slowly progress to catch these two.

 

[lileychristie]

Haha too many things for Kaori to hold