2025 NHK Trophy Women's Free Skate

[LazyFuzai]

Better than expected,but still not what we and she wanted Stsq and Choreo is really good,but still thinking about last season programs and i prefer them over those two.
Heal,heal as quickly as possible before Nationals

 

[Lunalovesskating]

Her last NHK

 

[TallyT]

She fought like hell, but clearly the injury has hobbled her.

 

[cocteautwin]

WonderWaka That was much better than yesterday, I can take it considering her struggles and lack of training. Ok, now I want to cry, last NHK performance..

 

[Ares]

I really like this program for Wakaba. The music, costume fits her much better than the SP IMHO. Far from perfect but the score is gonna be considerably higher than that of two previous ladies.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

That was a valiant effort by Wakaba, given her injury - Well done! The first half was amazing, but the second half fell apart a bit. She kept up her speed throughout (which is impressive - The camera person had to work to keep up with her!). I really like this program; it suits her very well and highlights her strengths. Her dress is pretty too.

 

[Vemvane]

That was a better skate from Wakaba today. The first half of the skate went really well, with that lovely 2A-3T to open (briefly a 2A-3A, per the tech box). It's a pity about the fall on the second lutz and the pop on the salchow. Wakaba looks tired by the final jumping pass, but that doesn't stop her from coming alive in the step sequence and really selling it. Love the timing of the split jump with the music, and that sustained spiral entry into her the flying change combo spin. The little detail of her loosing the arrow at the end is great.

 

[TallyT]

It will be a bloodbath there

Is it ever not a bloodbath?

 

[lileychristie]

Wakaba started really well in the 1st half, but fell apart a bit on the 2nd half No 3 jump combo as well I believe.

Still, no one can sell a step sequence like she does I'm going to miss her so much

 

[LazyFuzai]

And now she is crying

 

[Jeanie19]

Should Wakaba withdraw from Skate America? Japanese Nationals is more important.

 

[lileychristie]

Now another redemption please. YUNA GANBA!!!!

 

[YuBluByMe]

Well, her costume is gorgeous and her makeup game is one point. The first half was good, but it fell apart in the second. This program has potential, but it needs to be skated well.

 

[rabidline]

I just realized.. Wonder Woman = W = Wakaba I kinda expected this going in, but what happens, happens. Still a pleasure to watch.

 

[Lunalovesskating]

Should Wakaba withdraw from Skate America? Japanese Nationals is more important.

I feel like she won‘t because it‘s her last season.

 

[cathlen]

I love the dress choice!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

That step sequence was utterly masterful from Yuna, I'm so happy to see her have a redemption free. What a special skater she is.

 

[elektra blue]

Yuna is such a beautiful skater, she made me enjoy a blabla bland program. some pops and rotation issues but overall beautiful skate

 

[LazyFuzai]

Okay,she didn't fall and the smile all over her face

 

[Dawn825]

Happy for her. It's such an Olympic program...