Kanako Murakami
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Kanako and Shoma interview regarding Mao's retirement: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=ebq1TA7HgfA
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Kanako will perform at WTT gala... They have so many other talented younger skaters in Japan now and she is not training in Tokyo. So not a very pleasant guess, but probably she needs to announce something there...
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That doesn't have to mean anything. (Guess, you're implying retirement) Kanako is a popular skater and her name is a household name, it does make sense to invite her.
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Fingers crossed!
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I hope she has nothing to announce.
Younger skaters like Rika, Yuna or Kaori all placed higher than Kanako at Nationals, but I think she is still more popular than any of them, so it would be reasonable to invite her to the WTT gala.
Younger skaters like Rika, Yuna or Kaori all placed higher than Kanako at Nationals, but I think she is still more popular than any of them, so it would be reasonable to invite her to the WTT gala.
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If Kanako decides to retire I doubt she would use the WTT to announce that. That would seem a bit strange.
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I think the same, it would be strange. Galas are funny, and it's the last competition of the season anyway...so she wouldn't want to bring sadness into it?
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Right!!! I think ice shows are more likely for such announcement. She will be doing PIW and THE ICE this year anyway. Plenty of opportunities to announce that.
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Sadly yes there was an announcement of her retirement at the WTT gala.
I will miss in the competitive skating scene Kanako, her megawatt smile, her joyous personality, and the way she emotes on the ice. As a fan, I'd wanted more for her, but in the end she has a competitive career that she can be proud of with a junior world championship, a GP (Skate America) title, Worlds small medals, JN medals, an Olympic stint, and the love and affection of her teammates and training mates and many fans. All the best to Kanako, once and forever TJ's Sunshine Princess!
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Kana also won 4CC in 2014.
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It could have only been for retirement. Sorry, but inviting Kanako otherwise would have been strange. Cathy Reed also chose to announce retirement at WTT, remember? The fact that Kanako chose to do the same seem fair to me.
I wonder if Mao's retirement has solidified her decision. Considering the influence Mao had on her and her will to skate... but she knows her time has long gone. A pity she never got the senior career she could have wished for, but she always seemed to have more joy in her eyes during shows and EX. And lately, competitions were simply not in order to win, but just to show her love for skating. Doing shows instead (or whatever she wishes to do with her life) will be much better for her.
I wonder if Mao's retirement has solidified her decision. Considering the influence Mao had on her and her will to skate... but she knows her time has long gone. A pity she never got the senior career she could have wished for, but she always seemed to have more joy in her eyes during shows and EX. And lately, competitions were simply not in order to win, but just to show her love for skating. Doing shows instead (or whatever she wishes to do with her life) will be much better for her.
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I was wrong, Kana announced retirement at WTT! 
I remember making this thread for her, so her FanFest means a lot to me. I'm sad we have to say goodbye now. I don't think Mao's decision has anything to do with it. Kanako's results this season speak for themselves. She even wanted to retire after Sochi, if I remember correctly. I'm glad she stayed a few more years. My smiley Girl! I wish you luck in life, but someone as positive as Kanako will have a fulfilling after-skate life I'm sure. Maybe join Coach Yamada and Fluffy at the Nagoya rink. She sure can be a motivator.
I remember making this thread for her, so her FanFest means a lot to me. I'm sad we have to say goodbye now. I don't think Mao's decision has anything to do with it. Kanako's results this season speak for themselves. She even wanted to retire after Sochi, if I remember correctly. I'm glad she stayed a few more years. My smiley Girl! I wish you luck in life, but someone as positive as Kanako will have a fulfilling after-skate life I'm sure. Maybe join Coach Yamada and Fluffy at the Nagoya rink. She sure can be a motivator.
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Kanako, i Will always think of you.
She will be acting in a drama or something like that as a goddess: https://twitter.com/tsubayuki77/status/856057164422537217
That is new career! Hope she gets all the best!
She will be acting in a drama or something like that as a goddess: https://twitter.com/tsubayuki77/status/856057164422537217
That is new career! Hope she gets all the best!
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I was wrong too.
I'm so sad that she is retiring...I'm going to miss her beautiful skating and cheerful smile very, very much.
Thank you for bringing us so much joy and good luck in the next chapter in your life, Kanako!
I'm so sad that she is retiring...I'm going to miss her beautiful skating and cheerful smile very, very much.
Thank you for bringing us so much joy and good luck in the next chapter in your life, Kanako!
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Goddess of Joy, I hope....Basically, I don't have time today, but I will go watch Kanako programs now. Can't help it.
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