Kazuki Tomono

[tsuyoboogie]

TOMONO Kazuki (Kana: ともの　かずき; Kanji: 友野一希) is a Men’s Singles skater who represents Japan. He was born on 15th May 1998 in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Kazuki is the 2022 Four Continents silver medalist, the 2020 NHK Trophy silver medalist, the 2018 and 2021 Rostelecom Cup bronze medalist, and the 2022 GP de France bronze medalist.

At the junior level, he is the Japan Junior Nationals 2016 champion.

He graduated from Doshisha University, with a concentration in the Sports Health Science.

He is coached by Taijin Hiraike, Yukako Sugita and Misha Ge.

PROFILE

ISU: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013803.htm

JSF: http://www.skatingjapan.or.jp/national/detail.php?athlete_id=328

Rinkresults: http://www.rinkresults.com/skater?skater_id=3384

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuki_Tomono

Wikipedia (Japanese): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/友野一希

SOCIAL MEDIA​

Twitter: https://twitter.com/naniwatomono

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k0515ki/

ISU PERSONAL BEST SCORES
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs_pb_00013803.htm
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Type​	Score​	Event​
Personal Best Total Score	273.41	ISU World Championships 2023
Personal Best Score Short Program	101.12	ISU World Championships 2022
Personal Best Score Free Skating	180.73	ISU World Championships 2023

PROGRAMS & VIDEOS ​

2024-2025
SP: Music by Tshegue (Tshegue) (& other music); choreo by Shae-Lynn Bourne
FS: Butterfly/ Movement 11'/ I need you (by Jon Batiste); chreo by Lori Nichol

2023-2024
SP: "Underground" by Cody Fry; choreo by Jeffrey Buttle
FS: "Halston" by Stephan Moccio, choreo by Misha Ge

2022-2023
SP: "Real Gone" by Sam Taylor; "Happy" by C2C
FS: "Die Fledermaus (Overture)" by Johann Strauss II; choreo by Misha Ge

2021-2022
SP: Love Theme from "Cinema Paradiso" by Ennio Morricone, performed by Ikuko Kawai; choreo by Misha Ge
FS: Epilogue (from "La La Land" soundtrack) by Justin Hurwitz; Summer Montage/ Madeline (from "La La Land" soundtrack) by Justin Hurwitz; City of Stars (from "La La Land" soundtrack) by Ryan Gosling, Justin Hurwitz; Another Day of The Sun (from "La La Land" soundtrack) by Justin Hurwitz; choreo by Misha Ge

2021 Japanese Championships
SP: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0YVgprFBvxo
FS: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aX0W4WaHyJc

2021 Rostelecom Cup
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP-jJCwDrbg
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVCu2wqdZMY
EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7PN_jRGO0Q

2021 Gran Premio d'Italia
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT13p0OMk2I
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuamMBZ_DKQ
EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLTHa4XMygc

2021 Japan Open
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_-6ubypmPE

2020-2021
SP: The Hardest Button to Button (Wayne McGregor's Chroma version); Choreography by Phillip Mills
FS: Moulin Rouge; Choreography by Misha Ge
EX: Freaks by Timmy Trumpet and Savage; Choreography by Misao Sato

2020 NHK Trophy
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgCxqGxZ-0o
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgCxqGxZ-0o

2019-2020
SP: The Hardest Button to Button (Wayne McGregor's Chroma version); Choreography by Phillip Mills
FS: Moulin Rouge; Choreography by Misha Ge
EX: Freaks by Timmy Trumpet and Savage; Choreography by Misao Sato

2020 Four Continents
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9h7GA0TtKQ
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ButjWkZ2iNs

2019 Japanese Championships
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuZqmmQyWk
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlhtV8IVNqM

2019 Rostelecom Cup
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AST4ZoKMiAU
EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuV9tEfZ30M

2019 Skate America
FS: https://youtu.be/XWs_1qaj5XU (geoblocked in US)
EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuCiNNgizhk

2019 Lombardia Trophy
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7q0u2VfZrg
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnGusIF5ubQ

2018-2019
SP: Tema d'amore (Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso) by Ennio Morricone; Performed by Ikuko Kawai; Choreography by Misha Ge
FS: Reel Around the Sun; Caoineadh cu Chulainn; Riverdance by Bill Whelan; Choreography by Misao Sato
EX: Daft Punk Medley by Pentatonix; Choreography by Misao Sato

2019 Winter Universiade
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzVQOg0v9PM
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJao1pZHIbo

2018 Japanese Championships
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P1ZtgffGf4
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-IWfQ2eTOE

2018 Skate Canada
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT42vgtxqsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk2unYWts-k

2018 Lombardia Trophy
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C16Tawl8mBs
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OseWSjcMq0E

2017- 2018
SP: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs) by Pablo de Sarasate; Performed by Taro Hakase; Choreography by Misao Sato
FS: West Side Story Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Choreography by Misao Sato

2018 Coupe de Printemps
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL-tTeuE-C0
EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FEVBF80kWc

2018 World Championships
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuyEvPv93eE
FS: https://youtu.be/1TiIVbnX2Rs?t=9076

2017 Japanese Championships
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP1CAtQOsSk
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_PCY2trpes

2017 NHK Trophy
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jC4orl8WJE
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsFSa0vgpNs
Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5uRUGLjJqQ

2016-2017
SP: Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven / The Fifth by David Garrett; Choreography by Misao Sato
FS: An American In Paris by George Gershwin; Choreography by Misato Sato
EX: Enter The Dragon Theme by Lalo Schifrin
EX: We Are the Champions by Queen
EX: 犬のおまわりさんの運命 (Inu no Omawarisan no Unmei=The Police Dog’s Fate) by Ludwig van Beethoven, Megumi Onaka; Arrangement by Tetsuro Sugiura; Performed by SUGITETSU

2016 Senior Nationals
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7Lhy8Im4A
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=370XvF_kRFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6roKNS9m5k4

2016 Junior Nationals
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ms4SPf_HY8

2016 JGP Yokohama
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xhYkTavgCY
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Hy7-bwWtY

2016 JGP Ljubljana
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLrWH5D1hMU
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1LegFsl_qM


2015-2016
SP: Japanese Doll by Mizuho Osawa / Ito-dama by Kaoru Wada; Choreography by Tadayuki Takahashi, Misao Sato
FS: Devdas by Ismail Darbar, Nusrat Badr, Monty Sharma / Muthu by A.R. Rahman; Choreography by Misao Sato
EX: Enter The Dragon Theme by Lalo Schifrin

2016 Junior World Championships
EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApI9gMaoS0

2015 Japanese Nationals
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5D4Kjmmbxw
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMIG2NKdecQ

2015 JGP Riga
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-yaB4C-Hg8
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YQuCvQCyss

2013-2015
FS: Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela

2008-2012
炎のベートーベン (Honoo no Beethoven"="Beethoven's Flame") Choreography by Taijin Hiraike

2007
Sabre Dance by Aram Khachaturian; Choreography by Taijin Hiraike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5iVGogxhGM

COMPETITIVE HISTORY​

Competition	Overall
2024-25
2024 Gensan Summer Cup	1
2024 Kinoshita Trophy	3
2023-24
2023 Japanese Nationals	6 (271.52)
2023 Cup of China	4 (251.95)
2023 Skate Canada	4 (245.12)
2023 Nebelhorn Trophy	2 (265.78)
2022-23
2023 World Championships	6 (273.41)
2022 Japanese Nationals	3 (250.84)
2022 NHK Trophy	4 (251.83)
2022 Grand Prix de France	3 (248.77)
2022 Nebelhorn Trophy	4 (210.77)
2021-22
2022 World Championships	6 (269.37)
2022 Four Continents	2 (268.99)
2021-22 Japanese Championships	5 (263.67)
2021 Rostelecom Cup	3 (162.19)
2021 Gran Premio d'Italia	6 (245.11)
2021 Kinki Regional Championships	1 (201.24)
2021 Japan Open	5 (147.44)
2020-21
Japan Championships 2020	6 (223.16)
NHK Trophy 2020	2 (226.62)
2020 Western Sectionals	2 (212.92)
2020 Kinki Regional Championships	1 (215.61)
2019-20
2020 Four Continents	7 (251.05)
Japan Championships 2019	6 (244.69)
Cup of Russia 2019	8 (237.54)
Western Section Championships 2019	1 (214.55)
Skate America 2019	5 (229.72)
Kinki Regional Championships 2019	3 (229.72)
Lombardia Trophy 2019	7 (203.08)
2018 -19
Winter Universiade 2019	6 (232.91)
Four Continents Championships 2019	12 (206.41)
Japan Championships 2018	4 (227.46)
Cup of Russia 2018	3 (238.73)
Western Section Championships 2018	2 (233.00)
Skate Canada 2018	9 (220.83)
Kinki Regional Championships 2018	1 (206.80)
Lombardia Trophy 2018	5 (216.74)
2017 -18
World Championship 2018	5 (256.11)
Coupe du Printemps 2018	2 (227.84)
Japan Championships 2017	4 (231.21)
NHK Trophy 2017	7 (231.(3)
Western Section Championships 2017	2 (228.43)
Kinki Regional Championships 2017	1 (210.06)
U.S. International Figure Skating Classic 2017	5 (225.30)
2016 -17
World Junior Championship 2017	9 (211.28)
Japan Championships 2016	5 (216.55)
Japan Junior Championships 2016	1 (207.85)
Western Section Championships 2016	2 (201.40)
Kinki Regional Championships 2016	1 (201.40)
JGP Ljubljana Cup 2016	3 (202.57)
JGP Yokohama 2016	4 (212.04)
2015 -16
World Junior Championship 2016	15 (179.61)
Japan Championships 2015	16 (173.72)
Japan Junior Championships 2015	2 (183.19)
Western Section Championships 2015	3 (182.42)
Kinki Regional Championships 2015	1 (183.83)
JGP Riga Cup 2015	13 (147.93)
2014-15
Coupe du Printemps 2015	2 (157.15)
Japan Championships 2014	18 (151.35)
Japan Junior Championships 2014	4 (177.23)
Western Section Championships 2014	3 (166.83)
Kinki Regional Championships 2014
2013 -14
Challenge Cup 2014	2 (159.00)
Japan Championships 2013	20 (155.30)
Japan Junior Championships 2013	6 (165.75)
Western Section Championships 2013	5 (157.57)
Kinki Regional Championships 2013	1 (148.73)
2012 -13
Japan Junior Championships 2012	10 (144.90)
Western Section Championships 2012	4 (159.41)
Kinki Regional Championships 2012	2 (147.98)
2011 -12
Japan Junior Championships 2011	9 (141.10)
Western Section Championships 2011	7 (148.44)
Kinki Regional Championships 2011	2 (135.63)
Asian Figure Skating Trophy 2011	6 (115.52)
2010 -11
Japan Junior Championships 2010	15 (127.55)
National Novice 2010
Kinki Regional Championships 2010

GALA, ICE SHOW and MISCELLANEOUS COMPETITION VIDEO

2021 Carnival on Ice
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ8DfS8-9Oc
EX: Bills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8JtE1U4tV8

2021 National Winter Sports Festival
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_IqABdcmhg
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnJpgHUFs2c

Prince Ice World 2019 in Yokohama Freaks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7YZNsbCMyI

Dreams on Ice 2018 Cinema Paradiso
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uwy6MQmXvQ

Dreams On Ice 2017 West Side Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCxm9zKZCjw (FujiTV)

ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2017 Gala Enter The Dragon Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFarpZcrQpo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlRoN_3zcgE

Stars On Ice-Japan 2017 We Are the Champions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt2S2l9A88s

Medalists On Ice 2016 犬のおまわりさんの運命 (Inu no Omawarisan no Unmei=The Police Dog’s Fate) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18rlnLWY9aQ

ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2016 Gala Enter The Dragon Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApI9gMaoS0&t=17s

Japan Inter Junior High School Meet 2014 Diablo Rojo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgC1q4Wey2g

OTHER VIDEOS AND VIDEO INTERVIEWS

Fuji TV SPORTS "2019-2020 New Season Challenge"
https://youtu.be/9O1mMlPeXNM

Sports Bull Vol.9 THE STARS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZExWfcfY18

Interview by John Wilson Blades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIkBQ-4cz9Y

Shizuka Arakawa Friends+a
Part 1 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6rpn92
Part 2 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6rprrs

Figure Skate TV! 2017.02.11 - Report on Japan Inter High School Meet 2017 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5bfckp (Kazuki's segment at 3:36)

Both Sides 2016
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x56f3e4 (Full version) (Kazuki and Koshiro Shimada feature at 10:31)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDPRw4nXQT0 (Kazuki and Koshiro cut)

Medalists On Ice 2016 - Interview with Singles skaters representing Japan at WJC and WC 2017 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x56e96p (Junior segment at 16:24)

 

[s_parks]

Thanks for starting the thread. I was pretty impressed by his improved consistency last season, particularly his performance at the first jgp. Hope he can sneak on the olympic team this season.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

I wanted to create a Fan Fest thread for Kazuki in anticipation of his Senior debut season. Upon seeing him perform in his first JGP (Riga 2015) I was impressed by his interesting music choices and performance style, the way he aggressively attacked his elements and fought through his troubled jumps. IMO, his greatest strength as a skater is his tenacity, and I believe his skating will continue to improve because of this.


I apologize for the crude OP. I'm just not skilled enough to insert those nifty tables to keep all the info organized and concise. Any feedback, assistance with extra information and links that I'm missing will be greatly appreciated.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

It appears Kazuki's first competition of this season will be the Gensan Summer Cup. This local tournament will be held on August 10-13, at the Shiga Prefectural Ice Arena. The Senior Men's SP is scheduled for Friday Aug. 11, from 2:55pm-3:35pm JST, the FS for Saturday Aug. 12, from 2:35pm-3:30pm JST. As is often the case with local competitions in Japan, the Senior Men's group is quite small with only seven entries in this event.
Time schedule (Japanese)
Entries (Japanese)

Kazuki won the Junior Men's division of the Gensan Summer Cup 2016.

Looking forward to live reports from the arena regarding his SP music, costumes and program layouts.
Good Luck to him on his first competition of the 2017-2018 season.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Congratulations to Kazuki for his 1st place finish in the Senior Mens division at Gensan Summer Cup!

The competition debut of his new SP (Zigeunerweisen) was a bit rough with an invalid jump (popped 4S to 2S) and a Level 1 camel spin (that darn SP camel spin is back to haunt me! ).
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20170811-01870632-nksports-spo
However, according to this fan report https://twitter.com/Matsu10_4/status/895899402119684096 he did execute a beautiful 3A and a bonus half 3F-3T(2ft) scoring 61.99 for his SP.

Though both of Kazuki's FS 4S attempts (one obviously a missed combo) were messy, he still managed 140.48, for a total score of 202.27.
Judging by this report https://twitter.com/Matsu10_4/status/896254425693421569 his planned FS jump layout is looking to be 4S-2T?, 4S, 3A-3T, 3A-2T-2Lo, 3Lo, 3S, 3Lz, 3F.
He only managed a 3A-2T (for his second 3A combo) during his FS but jumped a nice 3A-2T-2Lo during the 6 minute warm-up. https://twitter.com/Matsu10_4/status/896241188549738496

Some fun photos of Kazuki (with his big box of beef ) and medalists Koshin Yamada (2nd) and Taichi Honda (3rd) with Gensan mascot, "Genchan".
https://twitter.com/online_on_ice/status/896275856510681089

Another article: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports...m_medium=social&utm_campaign=nikkansports_ogp

I'm still hoping for some sparkles on that FS costume~

 

[tsuyoboogie]

The 2017.09.09 episode of Figure Skate TV! included a short (approximately 7 1/2 minutes) segment showing Kazuki working with Misao Sato on choreography for his new SP. Parts of his SP and FS performed at Gensan Summer Cup was also shown. Kazuki's feature starts at 22:32 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x605jas

 

[s_parks]

I love Zigeunerweisen, that was also a music I liked for han yan when he skated to it back in juniors. Looking forward to his senior debut, praying for his consistency!

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Congratulations to Kazuki on his new PBs (SP 69.88, FS 155.42, Total 225.30) earned at US International FS Classic! He placed 8 in the SP, 5th in the FS and an impressive 5th overall.

Link to the Men's SP and FS results page (judges scores included) at icenetwork site: http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2017/26189/results.html

First, I just have to say that I love both of his programs this season! :luv17: EDIT: (though his WSS music cuts are...a lot~)

Though the jumps didn't go perfectly as planned, Kazuki still managed to rotate and stand up on his SP 4S. He also remained focused and fought through the FS, improvising three jump combinations to keep his BV as high as possible.
But as usual, it was his delivery of the choreography that moved me the most. I was so happy to see his musicality and performance ability being praised by others as well.
That SP FCSp tho...

Overall, I feel this was a successful competition for him and a strong start to his season. Hoping he continues to build on the momentum set by this event.

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIQtjipmMIk&t=301s (Thank you to the uploader for both videos!)
Still questioning the decision to replace the planned/usual 3F-3T with a 3Lz-3T . Since last season, 3Lz in combination was only executed in case of emergencies due to issues with his Lutz edge.
Glad for the updated costume. I find this one to be much more flattering on him than the one he wore at Summer Cup.

FS: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x60xh2s
Loving the transition (3 turns?) into 3Lo and Russian Split jump? into 3F (here an emergency 3F-2T). The latter was executed smoother at Summer Cup.


Pretty~ https://twitter.com/online_on_ice/status/908994553822158848


Edit: I've been working on this post for over 7hrs! Kept losing everything and having to start over. :hslap:

 

[Interspectator]

Congratulations to Kazuki on his new PBs (SP 69.88, FS 155.42, Total 225.30) earned at US International FS Classic! He placed 8 in the SP, 5th in the FS and an impressive 5th overall.

Link to the Men's SP and FS results page (judges scores included) at icenetwork site: http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2017/26189/results.html

First, I just have to say that I love both of his programs this season! :luv17:

Though the jumps didn't go perfectly as planned, Kazuki still managed to rotate and stand up on his SP 4S. He also remained focused and fought through the FS, improvising three jump combinations to keep his BV as high as possible.
But as usual, it was his delivery of the choreography that moved me the most. I was so happy to see his musicality and performance ability being praised by others as well.
That SP FCSp tho...

Overall, I feel this was a successful competition for him and a strong start to his season. Hoping he continues to build on the momentum set by this event.

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIQtjipmMIk&t=301s (Thank you to the uploader for both videos!)
Still questioning the decision to replace the planned/usual 3F-3T with a 3Lz-3T . Since last season, 3Lz in combination was only executed in case of emergencies due to issues with his Lutz edge.
Glad for the updated costume. I find this one to be much more flattering on him than the one he wore at Summer Cup.

FS: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x60xh2s
Loving the transition (3 turns?) into 3Lo and Russian Split jump? into 3F (here an emergency 3F-2T). The latter was executed smoother at Summer Cup.


Pretty~ https://twitter.com/online_on_ice/status/908994553822158848


Edit: I've been working on this post for over 7hrs! Kept losing everything and having to start over. :hslap:

Thanks for the post! I thought Kazuki did really well.

 

[Arriba627]

Kazuki was very enjoyable. And the Salt Lake City altitude makes it a tough place for a season opener! He held up well though. I haven't seen him in a while. Goodness, he is all legs! Love his musicality. I want to watch his programs again as soon as I have time!

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Kazuki was very enjoyable. And the Salt Lake City altitude makes it a tough place for a season opener! He held up well though. I haven't seen him in a whle. Goodness, he is all legs! Love his musicality. I want to watch his programs again as soon as I have time!

With him looking so winded at the end of the SP, I was concerned about his stamina going into his fast paced FS. Relieved he was able to execute most of his elements decently while keeping his energy up throughout the program .

His "legginess" is just an illusion created by his costuming+skates. Kazuki and Shoma are virtually the same height with (what looks to me) similar leg to body ratio. Kazuki is just more slender in build, similar to Tatsuki Machida.

 

[Arriba627]

Very surprised he and Sho are the same height. Looks like he is higher waisted, but maybe it does have to do with the costume. Congratulations to him for a very good senior debut.

 

[s_parks]

Just now caught up with his US classic skates...I too am loving the music choices and programs. Very nice start to the season- his score is higher than Mura, Murakami, and Tanaka's after the challengers. He's posing a serious challenge for the 3rd spot.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

A belated report on Kazuki's results from Kinki Regionals.

Unfortunately, he started this competition with another rough SP, doubling his 4S and stepping out on both the 3A and 3T of his 3F-3T. Reports from the arena mentioned that he didn't seem like himself during a troubled 6 minute warm-up. He scored 63.10 and was in 2nd after the SP.
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2017-2018/fs_e/block5/data0103.pdf
https://twitter.com/online_on_ice/status/916652908447334400 Kazuki and Taichi Honda reacting to their SP scores.

Luckily, his FS went a bit better.
After jumping multiple 4S and 4S-2T during warm-up, Kazuki then managed to open his program with his first successful 4S-2T landed in competition. :yes2:
Regrettably, he popped the following 4S attempt but IMO the quad combo was a step in the right direction. He placed 1st in the FS with a TSS of 146.96 and 1st overall with 210.06.
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2017-2018/fs_e/block5/data0105.pdf
http://www.jsfresults.com/non_respo....htm,National/2017-2018/fs_e/block5/index.htm
https://twitter.com/online_on_ice/status/917378742237802496 Kazuki with Shu Nakamura (2nd) and Taichi Honda (3rd)

Before West Japan Sectionals happening next month, Kazuki will be participating in the West Japan Student Championships happening this weekend.
Good Luck to him!

 

[tsuyoboogie]

So much excitement with the sudden, last minute announcement of Kazuki filling in for Daisuke Murakami at NHK Trophy (Get better quickly, Dice!).
This situation reminds me of Junior Worlds 2016 when Kazuki was asked to replace injured Sota , only two days before leaving for Hungary. (Kazuki talks about this during his appearance on Kenji no Heya)
Hopefully, he's not too tired from West Japan Sectional last weekend where he scored SP 72.10, FS 156.33, Total 228.43 and placed 2nd to Ryuju Hino.

West Japan Sectional Results
Men's SP Judges Scores
Men's FS Judges Scores

As I've already mentioned, Kazuki was recently a guest on Kenji Miyamoto's program Kenjiの部屋 (Kenji no Heya=Kenji's Room). He was featured in three episodes, originally aired on October 17th, 24th and 31st.
Unfortunately, I am unable to find links to video however, for anyone who is interested and able to read Japanese (or care to struggle with Google Translate=me) majority of the questions and answers from each episode have been transcribed to the JSPORTS site.

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3

I wanted to share a part from episode 1 that stuck with me. When Kazuki was asked which overseas skaters he admires (loose translation), he quickly answered Patrick Chan. He then mentioned that he also liked American skaters. If I remember correctly, Kenji and I believe a staff member started throwing out names like Nathan and Adam Rippon to which Kazuki politely agreed. But when Jason Brown's name came up Kazuki got super excited saying how he really liked Jason and Joshua Farris. To think that he almost had a chance to compete with Patrick, Joshua and Jason at NHK.

It seems that Akio Sasaki has been added to Kazuki's ISU bio as a coach (though his name appears to be misspelled).
https://twitter.com/mork_sk1/status/928190347938709504
I started reading articles about and watching videos of Sasaki's performances after learning he used to be coached and choreographed by Misao Sato.
Fans are curious to see if Coach Sasaki will join Kazuki and Coach Hiraike in the Kiss & Cry.

Fingers and toes crossed for Kazuki to deliver two strong and impressive performances at NHK Trophy.
But most of all I hope he has an enjoyable competition and is left with positive memories of his Grand Prix debut.

 

[surimi]

Wow, such a performance today and no ovations here? /JK / Well, after seeing Kazuki's SP, I am a new fan! I've never seen him before, but his program was the highlight of today's Men's event for me, along with Sergei's. So much vivacity and musicality and energy; I loved it, the step and choreo sequences in particular (and the ending!). Big congrats on making the top 6. Hopefully this is just the beginning for him on the biggest stage! I hope he keeps this SP next season as well, it's really good and sways the crowd.
And congrats to Kazuki on his western sectionals silver! And to Ryuju on gold, my other big favorite. I may be the only one, but Tomono actually reminds me of Hino a bit with his impish smile.

 

[Arriba627]

So happy for Kazuki that he had a skate he could be proud of. Looking forward to seeing his FS! He is definitely making his presence known!!!

 

[surimi]

Congrats on a beautiful LP! It wasn't perfect, but I was very impressed by how he expressed his music, and the step sequence in particular. Plus, he fought for it. All in all, I think he made quite a statement for himself and made many notice him for the first time. Go, Kazuki, good luck in your future competitions! I hope to see him in them more often from now on. :]

 

[s_parks]

Congrats on a great senior GP debut! His improvement in consistency the past year has been impressive. Love his programs this year and he performs them well. And best of all, PBs!

 

[tsuyoboogie]

A belated congratulations to Kazuki on a solid GP debut at NHK Trophy and his new PBs!
I was so excited to see him finally achieve a 70+ (almost 80!) SP score in an ISU recognized competition.
I know he's disappointed about the 4S attempts at the beginning of his FS but should really be proud of the way he managed to recover and perform the rest of his program.
Loved the new costumes!

SP
BS1
Russian Eurosport 2
British Eurosport 2
Olympic Channel
Qazsport
SP review and interview

FS
NHKG
Russian Eurosport
RaiSport
FS review and interview

EX
BS1
CCTV

Akiko's room

Thank you to all the uploaders!