2023-24 Japanese Nationals - Women's SP

[LazyFuzai]

Is Kaori okay?She looks really nervous

 

[Remilia]

Shame about Mao's fall, but I'm happy to see that Mai and Rena did well. Maybe Rena will end up in the final group for the fs

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Warm-up Group 5
23	坂 本 花 織	Kaori Sakamoto	Sysmex
24	吉 田 陽 菜	Hana Yoshida	Kinoshita Academy
25	樋 口 新 葉	Wakaba Higuchi	Noevir
26	松 生 理 乃	Rino Matsuike	Chukyo University
27	山 下 真 瑚	Mako Yamashita	Chukyo University
28	河 辺 愛 菜	Mana Kawabe	Chukyo University

 

[4everchan]

Is Kaori okay?She looks really nervous

she certainly is fine considering this skate.... this will be a very high score

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

23. 坂 本 花 織 Kaori Sakamoto (Sysmex)​

Baby, God Bless You by Shinya Kiyozuka, choreo by Jeffrey Buttle

2A
3Lz
FCSp4
3F+3T
LSp4
StSq4
CCoSp4

SP: 78.78 (1st)

Kaori does it again!

 

[elektra blue]

this program does nothing to me, but Kaori is great

 

[LazyFuzai]

She looks like she is about to pass out and then do this.Masterclass and clearly above everyone

 

[Jumping_Bean]

The pure joy during the step sequence

 

[lileychristie]

Kaori, her facial expression after that slightly dodgy lutz landing

I think this is the best I've seen her performed this program, she really sold it! The step sequence

 

[npavel]

Kaori, that was really great and way to short

 

[triplelutzzzzz]

absolutely fabulous skate from Kaori!! imo, the GPF felt a little rushed in her performance, like she was nervous, but this time around... just wow. beautiful and light jumps + such graceful step sequences. easily the best performance of this sp yet <3 <3 well done, Kaori
(edit: SEASONS BEST <3 <3)

 

[Lamente Ariane]

I’m ready for some clean Koo Koo Fun please!!

(And also well done Kaori of course)

 

[4everchan]

i think i should go to bed now... after kaori, i will sleep very well.

good night !

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Honestly I feel like another coach might have pushed Hana not to keep going for 3A in the SP. I don’t think it’s been worth it this season.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

24. 吉 田 陽 菜 Hana Yoshida (Kinoshita Academy)​

Koo Koo Fun, choreo by Kaitlyn Weaver

3Aq (fall)
3Lzq+3T<
SSp4
3Lo
FCSp4
StSq4
CCoSp4

SP: 62.73 (7th)

Hana please stop going for the 3A in the short, you're hurting your chances at a Worlds spot. She has reviews out on all of her jumps, which could tank the TES even more. it's a shame because she is so good but this SP will give her work to do in the free.

 

[lileychristie]

Ah Hana, when will you get rid of that 3A from your SP

 

[elektra blue]

Hana might not have landed her 3A but certainly she's landed a nomination

 

[cohkaix]

So hopefully everyone enjoyed the Koo Koo FUN!! (Too bad about the 3A)

 

[Lamente Ariane]

It’s reminding me of Mana’s Olympic season struggles…

 

[LazyFuzai]

Happy she didn't give up on trying to land that 3A,but i can't see it landing clean.Also feels like it was not that fun for her compared to Grand Prix.Seems like girls are too nervous for nationals.