Kazuki Tomono

[yesterday]

It was! The energy that was emanating from him was incredible! And he sped around the ice like a little rocket.
Did you notice how Sota stuck by his side whenever possible? It must be because Kazuki communicates with Misha and must be considered an eigo guru. ^ ^ When the individual categories were presented at the gala, you can see Kazuki skating forward with the other 4 guys, looking back briefly - likely to look if Sota was following, which he wasn't, and had to join the pairs afterwards.

Yeah, I saw there was one "lonely" person there and wondered
You can also see this in the gala practice pics that are somewhere on the net. Sota always a step behind Kazuki

 

[KiraraChin]

Is she taller than him?
the pic is cute, yes

It seems so! To be fair, doesn't really take much to be taller than Kazuki

Kazuki posted this IG story yesterday! Hope they had a good flight and arrived well in Japan.

 

[kwanette]

Sota put up some cute pictures on Instagram.Kirara, maybe you could post them? TY..apologies for not being tech savy.

 

[KiraraChin]

Sota put up some cute pictures on Instagram.Kirara, maybe you could post them? TY..apologies for not being tech savy.

Your wish is my command



Kazuki himself updated his IG yesterday, posting more pics:


Seems that he had a fun competition in the end! I saw this article with some of his thoughts: https://digital.asahi.com/articles/ASQC86W59QC8UTQP01H.html?ptoken=01GHD0S1TV4FCFVQFKPTWA9WBY
Google Translation:

Kazuki Tomono mentions "competitive strength" as an issue Chasing the ideal of Yuzuru Hanyu​

Every time the name of "Tomono Kazuki" was called, the rink in France Angers cheered.

"It was bigger than I thought, and I was very happy. I wonder if I was able to grow a little to receive support from the audience overseas."

The third round of the figure skating Grand Prix (GP) series, the Coupe de France, ended on the 6th. Kazuki Tomono (Shiba Ku Ueno) was attracting as much attention as the local players .

At the World Championships in March, which was also in France, he finished in 6th place even though he moved up from the reserve. Tomono, who skated happily with a bright expression, seems to have remained in the memory of French skating fans.

With the support of the cheering, the short program (SP) on the 4th started in 2nd place. However, in the next day's free program, he struggled with his jumps from the morning's official practice. Even during the 6-minute practice right before the performance, he repeatedly made mistakes such as falling and opening his body in the air. He kept jumping with a stiff expression that was the opposite of the soft expression he showed during his performance.

Even in the actual performance, the jump was not decided. The 4-rotation toe loop loses balance due to icing, and the 3-rotation accelerator loses rotation and becomes one and a half rotations. As a result, he finished 4th in the free program and finished 3rd overall.

After the free performance, he showed his frustration.

"The end is lacking in strength. The challenge is to demonstrate strength in a game where a medal is at stake."

What Tomono wants to acquire now is "competitiveness". His ideal image is Yuzuru Hanyu , who announced that he would turn professional in July .

“I think I learned it because I have a high goal, but it was amazing to be able to seriously tackle things and get absorbed in it.”

In the 2018 GP Series Russia Cup, which he participated in together, he usually talks to him in a friendly manner, but when it comes to practice, his concentration is high even from warm-ups, and he has an atmosphere that keeps people away.

“He has a strength that seems to be possessed by something. rice field"

Everyone is making an effort. It is not only the quantity and quality of practice that produce results, but also the difference in awareness toward victory.

One more step, after the Coupe de France, where he could not fully demonstrate his power, he said that such thoughts became even stronger.

"I didn't have enough passion for skating"

Of course, I know that a mindset like Mr. Hanyu's cannot be acquired immediately. "I can't suddenly become strong. I've experienced various things since I was little, and I've improved one by one. After this experience, I hope I can go to a new stage."

I can feel that I am growing, so I am not in a hurry. On the day after the free skate, she said with a bright expression, "I honestly accepted the result. I'm going to do my best for the next time with a positive feeling."

The next round is the NHK Trophy, the fifth round of the GP series. Shoma Uno ( Toyota ), who won the second round of Skate Canada , Adam Xiaoimfa (France), who beat Tomono in the Coupe de France, and Sota Yamamoto ( Chukyo Univ .), who finished in second place, have entered. .

How far can you fight while influential people gather? The NHK Trophy will be the perfect stage to show off your passion for skating.

Tomono is also called an "entertainer" by his fans. Until now, he has excited the audience many times with her charming performances. Next, let's boil the result. (Takaaki Fujino)

 

[KiraraChin]

Also, any gymnastics fans in the house?

 

[kwanette]

Your wish is my command



Kazuki himself updated his IG yesterday, posting more pics:


Seems that he had a fun competition in the end! I saw this article with some of his thoughts: https://digital.asahi.com/articles/ASQC86W59QC8UTQP01H.html?ptoken=01GHD0S1TV4FCFVQFKPTWA9WBY
Google Translation:

Kazuki Tomono mentions "competitive strength" as an issue Chasing the ideal of Yuzuru Hanyu​

Every time the name of "Tomono Kazuki" was called, the rink in France Angers cheered.

"It was bigger than I thought, and I was very happy. I wonder if I was able to grow a little to receive support from the audience overseas."

The third round of the figure skating Grand Prix (GP) series, the Coupe de France, ended on the 6th. Kazuki Tomono (Shiba Ku Ueno) was attracting as much attention as the local players .

At the World Championships in March, which was also in France, he finished in 6th place even though he moved up from the reserve. Tomono, who skated happily with a bright expression, seems to have remained in the memory of French skating fans.

With the support of the cheering, the short program (SP) on the 4th started in 2nd place. However, in the next day's free program, he struggled with his jumps from the morning's official practice. Even during the 6-minute practice right before the performance, he repeatedly made mistakes such as falling and opening his body in the air. He kept jumping with a stiff expression that was the opposite of the soft expression he showed during his performance.

Even in the actual performance, the jump was not decided. The 4-rotation toe loop loses balance due to icing, and the 3-rotation accelerator loses rotation and becomes one and a half rotations. As a result, he finished 4th in the free program and finished 3rd overall.

After the free performance, he showed his frustration.

"The end is lacking in strength. The challenge is to demonstrate strength in a game where a medal is at stake."

What Tomono wants to acquire now is "competitiveness". His ideal image is Yuzuru Hanyu , who announced that he would turn professional in July .

“I think I learned it because I have a high goal, but it was amazing to be able to seriously tackle things and get absorbed in it.”

In the 2018 GP Series Russia Cup, which he participated in together, he usually talks to him in a friendly manner, but when it comes to practice, his concentration is high even from warm-ups, and he has an atmosphere that keeps people away.

“He has a strength that seems to be possessed by something. rice field"

Everyone is making an effort. It is not only the quantity and quality of practice that produce results, but also the difference in awareness toward victory.

One more step, after the Coupe de France, where he could not fully demonstrate his power, he said that such thoughts became even stronger.

"I didn't have enough passion for skating"

Of course, I know that a mindset like Mr. Hanyu's cannot be acquired immediately. "I can't suddenly become strong. I've experienced various things since I was little, and I've improved one by one. After this experience, I hope I can go to a new stage."

I can feel that I am growing, so I am not in a hurry. On the day after the free skate, she said with a bright expression, "I honestly accepted the result. I'm going to do my best for the next time with a positive feeling."

The next round is the NHK Trophy, the fifth round of the GP series. Shoma Uno ( Toyota ), who won the second round of Skate Canada , Adam Xiaoimfa (France), who beat Tomono in the Coupe de France, and Sota Yamamoto ( Chukyo Univ .), who finished in second place, have entered. .

How far can you fight while influential people gather? The NHK Trophy will be the perfect stage to show off your passion for skating.

Tomono is also called an "entertainer" by his fans. Until now, he has excited the audience many times with her charming performances. Next, let's boil the result. (Takaaki Fujino)

TY!! I loved the article and how he studied Hanyu..He is very humble..He has a lot of fans overseas..from commentators to old ladies like me!

 

[Figskater23]

Kazuki's EX was so fun! I must confess I like this EX more and more. He had to improvise his costume again, as he said on Twitter he forgot his undershirt

Check out these cool pics by Joosep Martinson:


and a cute pic with Haein Lee:

Oh Kazuki. The improv was exactly really good. He looked more mature without his undershirt on. Kinda sexy.

 

[KiraraChin]

Some really nice pics of Kazuki's short and free at GP France here:

Yoriko Suzuki on Instagram: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France 2022 Short Program #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance"

694 likes, 3 comments - fsphoto_syo on November 6, 2022: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France 2022 Short Program #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance".

www.instagram.com

Yoriko Suzuki on Instagram: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France Free Skating #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance"

715 likes, 1 comments - fsphoto_syo on November 7, 2022: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France Free Skating #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance".

www.instagram.com

Also, former Canadian ice dancer Asher Hill praised Kazuki on CBC's recap of GP France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd7vLzD1QKw (17:27). He said: In third, Kazuki Tomono of Japan, my entertaining fave, he does not disappoint here in Angers, giving the audience with something to step to in that short programme with these adorable Snoopy-like moves. I can't get enough! He keeps that energy going into the free programme, not as clean here, but ends with a bang with that choreo sequence, similar to what he did in his La La Land programme last season. A crowd favourite, and picks up again his second Grand Prix medal.

Note: this is actually Kazuki's third GP medal, he won the bronze medal at Rostelecom Cup 2018.

 

[kwanette]

Some really nice pics of Kazuki's short and free at GP France here:

Yoriko Suzuki on Instagram: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France 2022 Short Program #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance"

694 likes, 3 comments - fsphoto_syo on November 6, 2022: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France 2022 Short Program #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance".

www.instagram.com

Yoriko Suzuki on Instagram: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France Free Skating #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance"

715 likes, 1 comments - fsphoto_syo on November 7, 2022: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France Free Skating #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance".

www.instagram.com

Also, former Canadian ice dancer Asher Hill praised Kazuki on CBC's recap of GP France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd7vLzD1QKw (17:27). He said: In third, Kazuki Tomono of Japan, my entertaining fave, he does not disappoint here in Angers, giving the audience with something to step to in that short programme with these adorable Snoopy-like moves. I can't get enough! He keeps that energy going into the free programme, not as clean here, but ends with a bang with that choreo sequence, similar to what he did in his La La Land programme last season. A crowd favourite, and picks up again his second Grand Prix medal.

Note: this is actually Kazuki's third GP medal, he won the bronze medal at Rostelecom Cup 2018.

Asher may have forgotten the domestic NHK Trophy during Covid?

 

[Gaz1]

Yes, I believe this is Kazuki's 4th GP medal after Bronze at Rostelecom 2018 (Hanyu, Kvitelashvili, Tomono), Silver at unofficial NHK 2020 (Kagiyama, Tomono, Honda), Bronze at Rostelecom 2021 (Kvitelashvili, Kolyada, Tomono).

It really was a shame as I saw him land some really beautiful jumps during the practice sessions and at the exhibition. Anyway, let's hope the experience will help him deliver better at the forthcoming unbelievably competitive NHK cup and the national. Actually I haven't completely given up hope for his GPF

Let me share with you Men's medal ceremony, which I'm sure you've seen on ISU's live stream. Also I just uploaded the intense gala performances of Kazuki and Sota after contemplating if it is allowed to upload non-practice performances (your advice would be appreciated!)

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[surimi]

The new nonno article is really nice! I don't understand the clothes talk much, but I enjoyed reading Kazuki's thoughts on GP France and his gala. I was surprised to hear his legs were trembling by the end of his gala - he must have gicen it his all and more! ^ ^ And how he didn't want to take off his jacket, hehe.
I was touched to read of Kazuki having a 'welcome back' feeling when Sota skated well
And the photo of the boys' lunch in the hotel room - what a feast!

 

[yesterday]

Some really nice pics of Kazuki's short and free at GP France here:

Yoriko Suzuki on Instagram: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France 2022 Short Program #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance"

694 likes, 3 comments - fsphoto_syo on November 6, 2022: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France 2022 Short Program #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance".

www.instagram.com

Yoriko Suzuki on Instagram: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France Free Skating #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance"

715 likes, 1 comments - fsphoto_syo on November 7, 2022: "Kazuki TOMONO 🇯🇵 Grand Prix de France Free Skating #kazukitomono #友野一希 #gpfigure #grandprixdefrance".

www.instagram.com

Also, former Canadian ice dancer Asher Hill praised Kazuki on CBC's recap of GP France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd7vLzD1QKw (17:27). He said: In third, Kazuki Tomono of Japan, my entertaining fave, he does not disappoint here in Angers, giving the audience with something to step to in that short programme with these adorable Snoopy-like moves. I can't get enough! He keeps that energy going into the free programme, not as clean here, but ends with a bang with that choreo sequence, similar to what he did in his La La Land programme last season. A crowd favourite, and picks up again his second Grand Prix medal.

Note: this is actually Kazuki's third GP medal, he won the bronze medal at Rostelecom Cup 2018.

Snoopy

 

[Figskater23]

I just had a thought. I’m sure you’ll all agree that Kazuki had the power to make others smile and feel better with his skating and personality. I just read something about Hanyu with his prologue show that he had. With English translations of something he said at the show it was that he wondered if his skating was needed if there was a decline in supports. I swear if he spent the day hanging out with Kazuki since they are friends I think Kazuki would help him and his confidence.

 

[KiraraChin]

Asher may have forgotten the domestic NHK Trophy during Covid?

TBH I had forgotten about that one as well So, as Gaz pointed out, GP France bronze is his 3rd medal in official GPs, and 4th if you count the unofficial GP in 2020.

Let me share with you Men's medal ceremony, which I'm sure you've seen on ISU's live stream. Also I just uploaded the intense gala performances of Kazuki and Sota after contemplating if it is allowed to upload non-practice performances (your advice would be appreciated!)

- YouTube

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Sorry I can't help you from a legal perspective but really appreciate the uploads! Thank you

I just had a thought. I’m sure you’ll all agree that Kazuki had the power to make others smile and feel better with his skating and personality. I just read something about Hanyu with his prologue show that he had. With English translations of something he said at the show it was that he wondered if his skating was needed if there was a decline in supports. I swear if he spent the day hanging out with Kazuki since they are friends I think Kazuki would help him and his confidence.

That's an interesting thought, Kazuki and Yuzu seem to get along really well and I'm sure if they were to hang out, it would be beneficial for both! Kazuki recently said he looks up to Yuzu's level of concentration in competition.

 

[KiraraChin]

Here's the link for Kazuki's 9th article on nonno, for those who missed it: https://nonno.hpplus.jp/article/96621/03/
It's in Japanese but works well with Google Translate, it's also long but well worth a read for any Kazuki fan, in fact I think it's one of the best articles in the series so far.

Some of my personal highlights:
- He went clothes shopping with Lucas Tsuyoshi Honda! The way he shares his hobbies with his kouhai is so heartwarming. To be fair, that denim jacket looks super nice and his passion and knowledge about fashion are amazing!
- He pointed out that this was the first time he medalled in his first GP assignment, and he could see the progress compared to the first GP assignments in previous years. YESSSSS Kazuki, this is what I think as well!
- He said he can get extra points with the salchow and the axel. Does that mean his 4T troubles continue?
- He does his makeup himself! He's doing a good job, I think (not that I know much about makeup lol)
- His friendship with Sota is super cute and the fact that he was literally praying for Sota to do well even though they were direct competitors melted my heart
- I guess for most people, getting a facial massager as a prize for a figure skating competition would be a bit WTF, but Kazuki seems genuinely excited about it lol good on him!
- As usual, he gives solid advice to the readers! I didn't know about the '5 second rule' for getting up in the morning, that's useful

 

[kwanette]

Yes, I believe this is Kazuki's 4th GP medal after Bronze at Rostelecom 2018 (Hanyu, Kvitelashvili, Tomono), Silver at unofficial NHK 2020 (Kagiyama, Tomono, Honda), Bronze at Rostelecom 2021 (Kvitelashvili, Kolyada, Tomono).

It really was a shame as I saw him land some really beautiful jumps during the practice sessions and at the exhibition. Anyway, let's hope the experience will help him deliver better at the forthcoming unbelievably competitive NHK cup and the national. Actually I haven't completely given up hope for his GPF

Let me share with you Men's medal ceremony, which I'm sure you've seen on ISU's live stream. Also I just uploaded the intense gala performances of Kazuki and Sota after contemplating if it is allowed to upload non-practice performances (your advice would be appreciated!)

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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TY so much..great view of the medal ceremony..

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

TBH I had forgotten about that one as well So, as Gaz pointed out, GP France bronze is his 3rd medal in official GPs, and 4th if you count the unofficial GP in 2020.


Sorry I can't help you from a legal perspective but really appreciate the uploads! Thank you


That's an interesting thought, Kazuki and Yuzu seem to get along really well and I'm sure if they were to hang out, it would be beneficial for both! Kazuki recently said he looks up to Yuzu's level of concentration in competition.

I think they both have lots of charisma and love for skating, but very different daily routines. Kazuki Tomono is more into outside activities, whether vintage clothes shopping or ramen or visits, and Yuzuru Hanyu is more into home activities, although I don't know if it stems from his own tastes, or from the conjunction of his celebrity (should he walk in any Japanese town, maybe elsewhere, it would gather crowds) and a sort of extreme sense of duty in "not losing any time he may have devoted to skating".

 

[kwanette]

Yes, I believe this is Kazuki's 4th GP medal after Bronze at Rostelecom 2018 (Hanyu, Kvitelashvili, Tomono), Silver at unofficial NHK 2020 (Kagiyama, Tomono, Honda), Bronze at Rostelecom 2021 (Kvitelashvili, Kolyada, Tomono).

It really was a shame as I saw him land some really beautiful jumps during the practice sessions and at the exhibition. Anyway, let's hope the experience will help him deliver better at the forthcoming unbelievably competitive NHK cup and the national. Actually I haven't completely given up hope for his GPF

Let me share with you Men's medal ceremony, which I'm sure you've seen on ISU's live stream. Also I just uploaded the intense gala performances of Kazuki and Sota after contemplating if it is allowed to upload non-practice performances (your advice would be appreciated!)

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

I loved your video of the gala finale..You could really see Kazuki..and he sure can learn choreography quickly..You could see Sota following his lead..

 

[KiraraChin]

Awww Kazuki was scheduled to compete today at the qualifying competition for the National Winter Sports Festival (Kokutai), but WD to focus on his preparation for NHK. That means Kazuki won't be competing at Kokutai in January next year.

It's understandable but damn... I was really looking forward to seeing a Kazuki/Nobu team competing for Osaka

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

Awww Kazuki was scheduled to compete today at the qualifying competition for the National Winter Sports Festival (Kokutai), but WD to focus on his preparation for NHK. That means Kazuki won't be competing at Kokutai in January next year.

It's understandable but damn... I was really looking forward to seeing a Kazuki/Nobu team competing for Osaka

I didn't know he was to compete there, but yes, the two of them would give such a fiery and cheerful energy!