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Haha I don't think Kazuki will have any problems 
I so wish I could watch... I bet they'll share lots of nice stories from the past
I so wish I could watch... I bet they'll share lots of nice stories from the past
Kazuki Tomono
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Quadruple Axel 2020 (6/18/20) Q&A
Q: Describe your personality
Kazuki: I am very curious. I get curious about everything. I am interested in many things and I want to try my hand at everything.
Q: If you were an animal what would you be?
Kazuki: People around me often tell me that I’m like a dog. So I’m probably a dog (laughs). The type of dog is perhaps….. Shiba Inu?
Q: What was the most nerve-racking incident in your life?
Kazuki: It’s definitely the short program at the 2018 Worlds. I thought it was make-or-break time and my skating life depended on it. I have never been so nervous before or since in my life.
Q: What do your costumes mean to you?
Kazuki: They direct and promote my style and the characteristics of my programs. First there is my performance and the costume complements my character. The costume I like best is “Moulin Rouge.”
Q: Right after you come back from overseas competition, what food do you crave the most?
Kazuki: Ramen! Then Korean BBQ. Whenever I come back to Japan I always go out to eat them.
Q: If you had not chosen to be a skater, what would you be doing?
Kazuki: I would be leading an ordinary life. I might be doing some sports, but because I chose skating I have been able to work hard at it, so I would be an ordinary college student.
Q: Describe your personality
Kazuki: I am very curious. I get curious about everything. I am interested in many things and I want to try my hand at everything.
Q: If you were an animal what would you be?
Kazuki: People around me often tell me that I’m like a dog. So I’m probably a dog (laughs). The type of dog is perhaps….. Shiba Inu?
Q: What was the most nerve-racking incident in your life?
Kazuki: It’s definitely the short program at the 2018 Worlds. I thought it was make-or-break time and my skating life depended on it. I have never been so nervous before or since in my life.
Q: What do your costumes mean to you?
Kazuki: They direct and promote my style and the characteristics of my programs. First there is my performance and the costume complements my character. The costume I like best is “Moulin Rouge.”
Q: Right after you come back from overseas competition, what food do you crave the most?
Kazuki: Ramen! Then Korean BBQ. Whenever I come back to Japan I always go out to eat them.
Q: If you had not chosen to be a skater, what would you be doing?
Kazuki: I would be leading an ordinary life. I might be doing some sports, but because I chose skating I have been able to work hard at it, so I would be an ordinary college student.
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Thank you so much, rRainbow! 
Haha Kazuki does seem like a dog person, being so curious and everything
I'm always amazed at how down to earth he is!
Haha Kazuki does seem like a dog person, being so curious and everything
I'm always amazed at how down to earth he is!
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It seems JPlanningintl will release more information about the Kazuki/Sota talk tomorrow: https://twitter.com/JPlanningIntl/status/1281169392835760128
Apparently 200 tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Apparently 200 tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
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It is way too few, and apparently they sold out in literally two minutes! :eeking:huh, isn't 200 too few considering Koshiro/Kazuki had 400?
So they will sell an additional 200 tickets tomorrow: https://twitter.com/JPlanningIntl/status/1282117473483931650
In other news, FS Life magazine will draw an amazing gift: Kazuki's hat from his 'Fate of the Police Dog' EX, autographed!
https://twitter.com/fskating_Life/status/1282162584402096130
Meanwhile, Kazuki had a 'ramen day' yesterday: https://twitter.com/naniwatomono/status/1281799258006360065 :luv17:
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haha, I saw the news this morning too 
Apparently, fans complained and sent requests to FS Life, and the ticket number was doubled.
I wonder what the participants need to do to win Kazuki's hat ^ ^ What a nice idea. I wonder if they will sell it - if so, maybe it will be used for charity? Or a rink? Or Kazuki's training?
Apparently, fans complained and sent requests to FS Life, and the ticket number was doubled. I wonder what the participants need to do to win Kazuki's hat ^ ^ What a nice idea. I wonder if they will sell it - if so, maybe it will be used for charity? Or a rink? Or Kazuki's training?
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Good point about the hat - whoever gets it will be such a lucky fan.
It seems Kazuki participated in a TV show last week, they rebroadcasted some footage from Nat's 2016:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCi33CFJgMK/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCi5AkMpD19/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CClGDr4psXF/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CClG_lNpvEX/
It seems Kazuki participated in a TV show last week, they rebroadcasted some footage from Nat's 2016:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCi33CFJgMK/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCi5AkMpD19/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CClGDr4psXF/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CClG_lNpvEX/
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Indeed it is!
I uploaded it on twitter: https://twitter.com/KiraraChin/status/1282941957631807489Such a nice flow, and look at the tight air position and soft landing! :luv17:
Also, is it a bit of the choreo we can see just after the jump?
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Yahoo! Japan uploaded some of the backstage Fuji TV clips: https://video.yahoo.co.jp/c/16952/f2e14c687142c4055c1bb333f2ffbf4edcafe02f
We can see the Kazuki/Sota with the big dice, but also some incredibly cute footage with Kazuki, Wakaba and Satoko in Milan 2018. Good times! :luv17:
We can see the Kazuki/Sota with the big dice, but also some incredibly cute footage with Kazuki, Wakaba and Satoko in Milan 2018. Good times! :luv17:
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Nice interview with Kazuki: https://www.fujitv.co.jp/sports/skate/figure/utako/utako_50_1.html (in Japanese, but works with Google Translate).
He confirms he doesn't have a SP yet (and might recycle), also it seems he's been training at Kansai Ice Arena.
He confirms he doesn't have a SP yet (and might recycle), also it seems he's been training at Kansai Ice Arena.
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Thanks for the link!
I used google translate so my impressions may not correspond to what he actually said, but I'll say them anyway.
- the haircut in the rope jump photo is actually cool! ^ ^ I am not a fan of brown hair on Kazuki, I think black is just fine, but the messy hairstyle fits Kazuki's energetic persona so well IMO!
- I am pleased to hear Kazuki studied nutrition and at the same time likes to eat all sorts of food. It sounds like you can be a top skater without having any eating disorders or strict diets, and that makes me happy.
- he wants to succeed with all three quads in the free. Someone please help me out, did he do so this past season? I can't remember.
- sauna is a cool hobby. I don't recall it mentioned before ^ ^
- studying Chinese must be very popular at Japanese universities? Sota studied it too, and like Kazuki he was struggling.
- lol, Google translate translated 'penmanship' as 'prison system', and Wakaba's name in the links below, as Shiba Higuchi ^ ^
- anyhow, good luck with the penmanship lessons! It would be so handy for me if he ended up producing kanji like the ones in books, because I had a super hard time identifying e.g. 'kenkou' in the message he wrote. He wishes/prays for everyone's good health and safety ^ ^
I used google translate so my impressions may not correspond to what he actually said, but I'll say them anyway.
- the haircut in the rope jump photo is actually cool! ^ ^ I am not a fan of brown hair on Kazuki, I think black is just fine, but the messy hairstyle fits Kazuki's energetic persona so well IMO!
- I am pleased to hear Kazuki studied nutrition and at the same time likes to eat all sorts of food. It sounds like you can be a top skater without having any eating disorders or strict diets, and that makes me happy.
- he wants to succeed with all three quads in the free. Someone please help me out, did he do so this past season? I can't remember.
- sauna is a cool hobby. I don't recall it mentioned before ^ ^
- studying Chinese must be very popular at Japanese universities? Sota studied it too, and like Kazuki he was struggling.
- lol, Google translate translated 'penmanship' as 'prison system', and Wakaba's name in the links below, as Shiba Higuchi ^ ^
- anyhow, good luck with the penmanship lessons! It would be so handy for me if he ended up producing kanji like the ones in books, because I had a super hard time identifying e.g. 'kenkou' in the message he wrote. He wishes/prays for everyone's good health and safety ^ ^
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Someone drew Kazuki and Sota before today's show - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdPjm8nUEAAcYaa.jpg
Too bad I have learned that there is no photo posing time for fans this time :[ We without tickets will be stuck with a few photos from before the talkshow starts. Sigh... I hope the boys post something new on social media soon.
Too bad I have learned that there is no photo posing time for fans this time :[ We without tickets will be stuck with a few photos from before the talkshow starts. Sigh... I hope the boys post something new on social media soon.
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Towards the end of the season he tried to add a second qual sal to the second half of his FS, but unfortunately he ended up popping (like at 4CC) or falling.
Your wish is Kazuki's command - he posted this earlier: https://twitter.com/KiraraChin/status/1284850191863078912 :luv17:
Also, check out this adorable fan art: https://twitter.com/colorful1505/status/1284914204621697026
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Some more pics from yesterday's talk (from JPlanningIntl) and another adorable Kazuki/Sota fan art:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC2HOT-D3ls/
https://twitter.com/nusunnosukeaka/status/1285101221854900224
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC2HOT-D3ls/
https://twitter.com/nusunnosukeaka/status/1285101221854900224
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Everyone! Kazuki attended Team Japan's annual training camp and revealed he's recycling both SP and FS! 
He said he tried the online choreography for 'Life is Beautiful' but in the end it was hard to make it work without being in person.
Here's the interview, in Japanese but works with Google Translate: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202007210000378.html
I must say I'm heartbroken, I was really looking forward to seeing new programmes from him! But at least he won't be the only one in Team Japan recycling...
He also confirmed he will have 3 quads in the free, and landed both 4T3T and 4S at the training camp's SP run-through!
https://twitter.com/figureskatingm1/status/1285460990851559424
He said he tried the online choreography for 'Life is Beautiful' but in the end it was hard to make it work without being in person.
Here's the interview, in Japanese but works with Google Translate: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202007210000378.html
I must say I'm heartbroken, I was really looking forward to seeing new programmes from him! But at least he won't be the only one in Team Japan recycling...
He also confirmed he will have 3 quads in the free, and landed both 4T3T and 4S at the training camp's SP run-through!
https://twitter.com/figureskatingm1/status/1285460990851559424
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Look at it from the bright side, Kirara - his Life Is Beautiful will probably remain for the important Olympic season, and he already has a head start on it. 
Also, he's picked programs he's already familiar with, and that could help him succeed in landing those three quads.
Also, he's picked programs he's already familiar with, and that could help him succeed in landing those three quads.
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Oh no! I was looking forward to seeing Life is beautiful too :sad21: I hope he'll save it for the Olympic season… but maybe, as surimi said, this year is better to recycle, also his MR was very much appreciated this year and it might give him that extra confidence that he needs
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