Kanako Murakami
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I agree. I've watched that jump many times and it looks fully rotated to me. Here's what the eurosport expert commentator said while looking at the 3T / 3T jump in slow mo replay, "Triple toe / triple toe perfectly straight, great knee bend in the landing position, great running edge."
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Kanako's 2014 NHK FP skate with B Esp Commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvDrBcsOAUI.
Comments: "Lots of character and courage," "very strong."
Kanako you may not have made it to the podium, but you have done yourself proud. You said before the season, you want to grow stronger like your idol Mao, describing yourself as "weak." And as the above comments show, you did. Now looking forward to even stronger skates from you at Japan Nationals. Will be cheering for you.
Comments: "Lots of character and courage," "very strong."
Kanako you may not have made it to the podium, but you have done yourself proud. You said before the season, you want to grow stronger like your idol Mao, describing yourself as "weak." And as the above comments show, you did. Now looking forward to even stronger skates from you at Japan Nationals. Will be cheering for you.
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Such a shame that 3S2L2L doesn't count!!
Kanako did quite a lot changes to her step sequence in both SP and LP. She is really putting all her heart into these two programs. Hope she can deliver both clean. She can do it!
Kanako did quite a lot changes to her step sequence in both SP and LP. She is really putting all her heart into these two programs. Hope she can deliver both clean. She can do it!
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Some banquet photos
Do you want to kiss the camera or the camera girl? (Kanako is the photographer according to Zijun’s weibo) — yuzu-ice
https://33.media.tumblr.com/406b10cae471a2208d8fd41b42af9962/tumblr_nfuwg8k6el1rp3ki0o1_500.jpg
With Yuzu and Zijun
http://ww4.sinaimg.cn/bmiddle/71eb2af7jw1emtcgakmenj20db0hswh0.jpg
Do you want to kiss the camera or the camera girl? (Kanako is the photographer according to Zijun’s weibo) — yuzu-ice
https://33.media.tumblr.com/406b10cae471a2208d8fd41b42af9962/tumblr_nfuwg8k6el1rp3ki0o1_500.jpg
With Yuzu and Zijun
http://ww4.sinaimg.cn/bmiddle/71eb2af7jw1emtcgakmenj20db0hswh0.jpg
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Love the shots, including Yuzuru's mugging for the benefit of Kanako, I mean the camera.
They all look so fresh, young, and lovely; the vibe to me is like that of a high school prom. Thanks for sharing!So I only half-got my wish; both Kanako and Yuzuru skated in the gala, but not together. Matching placements too (both off the podium in 4th place) with Kanako zayaking and Yuzuru still regaining his "competitive legs" from that horrific collision. Hope both of them get it together in their next competition together at Nationals so that we can get a reprise of their 2011 Medalist on Ice number.
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Love the shots, including Yuzuru's mugging for the benefit of Kanako, I mean the camera.
So I only half-got my wish; both Kanako and Yuzuru skated in the gala, but not together. Matching placements too (both off the podium in 4th place) with Kanako zayaking and Yuzuru still regaining his "competitive legs" from that horrific collision. Hope both of them get it together in their next competition together at Nationals so that we can get a reprise of their 2011 Medalist on Ice number.
Check this out! Kinda sums up the situation.
And Kanako is also using the acupuncture pad on her back. So many little spots there. Poor Kana!
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Well unfortunately for romantics like me, Yuzuru in the NHK gala seemed more excited to interact with Domo-kun than anyone (anything). I also read that when he did interact with Kanako, he put his foot in his mouth:
NHK gala interview : Yuzu pretended to hold a mic and asked Kanako how she thinks about loop jump (Kana popped a 3L to 2L, hence her 3S2L2L doesn’t count according Zayak rule). Kanako replied: please, let it go…
via TWI
(http://yuzu-ice.tumblr.com/post/104031385519/yuzu-teasing-kana-again-at-nhk-gala-interview)
Of course we don't get to see their interaction away from the public eye...
Anyway, I hope Kanako doesn't beat herself up for that Zayak. There's still Nationals and Worlds for redemption and glory. I'm crossing my fingers that I will see her and Yuzuru holding hands in a gala yet!
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http://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/p-sp-tp0-20141201-1403227.html
Yuzuru did not put his foot in his mouth (i.e. say something hurtful/embarassing without meaning to), he was simply teasing her. Kanako replied 'Stop it already' with a wry smile. Friendly banter, basically. Kanako joked about zayaking during the interview with Nobu as well, so don't worry about her.
I'm copying here one of my posts from another forum, with a small article on Kanako:
Yuzuru did not put his foot in his mouth (i.e. say something hurtful/embarassing without meaning to), he was simply teasing her. Kanako replied 'Stop it already' with a wry smile. Friendly banter, basically. Kanako joked about zayaking during the interview with Nobu as well, so don't worry about her.
I'm copying here one of my posts from another forum, with a small article on Kanako:
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he was simply teasing her. Kanako replied 'Stop it already' with a wry smile. Friendly banter, basically.Teasing is good :yes:
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Thank you, Kalina, for the post! Do you know where to find the video of this interview?
And also, wonder where to find videos of their interviews with Oda, saying they like rice.
https://38.media.tumblr.com/2b465ed60fec4fec9f24d1c1dfff6b3e/tumblr_nfum2hUrwt1rp3ki0o1_500.jpg
https://33.media.tumblr.com/65083b58e96236001cf928200b50171d/tumblr_nfum2hUrwt1rp3ki0o2_500.jpg
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I am sure that Yuzuru did not mean to offend or hurt Kanako and was only teasing her. As for Kanako, glad to know that she can say "stop" to her friend than simply smile and be silent about her feelings.
Thanks for the welcome news that Kanako is open to changes in her POTO LP. Coincidentally Sandpiper in another thread posted this:
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Murakami: ... actually like that she's portraying the Phantom instead of Christine. Maybe she needs to take it further--dress like a man, strengthen her movements further, wear a mask...Not sure if the last one is allowed but if you're going to think outside the box, then go all the way!
I merely reported what was written in the article I linked, I have no idea if there is a video or not (probably not).
The interviews they did were part of the Interview Corner that Nobu held during the Gala. I haven't been able to find the videos online unfortunately. They are available on NHK's website but they don't load, at least for me -- I imagine they are geoblocked outside of Japan, but if you want to try...
http://www.nhk.or.jp/figure/movies/movies_slct.html?ev_id=6
New post from Kanako on her twitter account, with a picture of her and Zijun at the banquet. It seems that she spent a relaxing day in Kyoto yesterday.
https://twitter.com/Canyanpy1107/status/539590041882730497
Also, she is scheduled to compete at the 24th Aichi Figure Skating Competition (Kozuka trophy) - Dec. 5-7. She will skate her short program on Dec. 7 (it's a one-program only competition).
http://skatingjapan.or.jp/image_data/fck/file/2014_Figure/26Aichi-1.pdf
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