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What is the story with how Kazuki came to work with Misha in the beginning? Why train in California? A part of me wondered if he would have ever gone to the rink Shoma went to near Chicago to work on jumps and such a few times.
Kazuki Tomono
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IIRC, Kazuki admired Misha..After Worlds 2018, Japanese Fed approached Misha to work w Kazuki. Benoit approached Kazuki..but..
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Kazuki has admired Misha for years and introduced himself to Misha in the backstage of Worlds 2018. In English!
Afterwards, following his good results at Worlds, Kazuki requested JSF to work with Misha and the rest is history. Misha might not be very focused on jumps, but he helped Kazuki to expand his expression a lot!
On a different note... Look at that smile!
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OK, so I'm reading that Kazuki might be joining KanaDai and thee Mao Asada in a group number at SOI?
Someone hold me...
Someone hold me...
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Takahiko Kozuka tried Tomono curry!
https://shop.fleur-bazar.com/view/news/20250331184238 Continued support for our Precious Petal..
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I'm so happy about this! Must be such a relief, and I wonder if Daiichi Juken's visit around New Year contributed to it. In any case, it's wonderful and hopefully he's now able to focus on his training without financial worries
I think this is it! Not sure if I like the cartwheel lol but it seems to be a very entertaining programme!
https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/feature/hiraike-taijin-interview/ An interview with Mr. Hiraike..behind a pay wall
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Cross-posting from Dai's fan fest - finally the veil was lifted regarding the SOI collaboration number! 
https://www.nikkansports.com/sports...m_medium=social&utm_campaign=nikkansports_ogp
https://www.nikkansports.com/sports...m_medium=social&utm_campaign=nikkansports_ogp
Mao Asada & Daisuke Takahashi, the dream team, talk about each other: the past and present of these extraordinary skaters
[April 2, 2025, 7:59am]
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Living in the same era, they have been and still are each other's source of growth and challenge. Muramoto, who was entrusted with song selection and choreography, also responded to this relationship.
Living in the same era, they have been and still are each other's source of growth and challenge. Muramoto, who was entrusted with song selection and choreography, also responded to this relationship.
Muramoto: They've competed in many different fields, and now they'll be reuniting after having their own shows and having had many different experiences. I think it's really special. I wanted to highlight the two of them.
The theme is past and present. Muramoto will play Asada's past, and Tomono Kazuki will play Takahashi's past, and the four will dance together. It's an ambitious piece that chronicles the two of their journeys to the song "Silhouette" sung by AQUILO.
Asada: This may be the last (collaboration). I want to savor every moment.
Asada: This may be the last (collaboration). I want to savor every moment.
Takahashi: Maybe by looking back on it, we'll discover something new and think about it again. I hope it will be a piece that gives people a sense of hope as the four of us share it.
The two actors, playing their past roles and the two actors playing their present roles, come together on the ice, depicting them moving forward into the future. This will be a major milestone production for both [all] of them.
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It's such a shame that this is behind a paywall, because it seems Hiraike-sensei talks about Kazuki's injury and apparently it was a lot more serious that Kazuki had let on, including just before 4CC
I really hope Kazuki is OK now... Not being selected for Worlds and WTT has been a blessing this time.
@synesthesia thank you so much for the update
It's just amazing to see that Kazuki was selected to play Dai's younger version again, especially considering so many other great skaters will be at SOI too. I also think Kazuki is probably delighted he will get to skate with his big sister Kana 
This is such a great experience for him, and the number sounds amazing, can't wait to see it!In other news, Kazuki will be hosting the Figure Skating Festival at Naniwa again! This time, it's happening on 17 May, two days after his birthday. Last year, he did it with Kosho and Yuto, but now there is an extra silhouette! Maybe Sena?
We will know more details on Tuesday, 8 April.
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So, Misha confirmed that next season's Halston won't be simply a recycled programme, they will actually remake it! Can't wait to see it
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It's such a shame that this is behind a paywall, because it seems Hiraike-sensei talks about Kazuki's injury and apparently it was a lot more serious that Kazuki had let on, including just before 4CC
I really hope Kazuki is OK now...
I hope so too.
@synesthesia thank you so much for the update
I'm really looking forward to the collaboration number and as I said in the SOI Japan show thread - imo there is no more suitable candidate than Kazuki to portray young Dai, because they have so many qualities in common as skaters!
So, Misha confirmed that next season's Halston won't be simply a recycled programme, they will actually remake it! Can't wait to see it
Very excited to see the reworked version!
Do you reckon he might debut it at the Naniwa Figure Skating Festival?Here you go
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I think it's even possible he'll debut it now at SOI! He said he wanted to get his programmes done early so he could perform them as much as possible in shows before the season starts.Very excited to see the reworked version!
Speaking of shows, Kazuki will be at Dreams on Ice this year!
... and two worlds collide for me, as Kazuki (and Satton) wave at Paddington Bear
I hope so too.
I'm really looking forward to the collaboration number and as I said in the SOI Japan show thread - imo there is no more suitable candidate than Kazuki to portray young Dai, because they have so many qualities in common as skaters!
Very excited to see the reworked version!
Here you go
TY.. a few more today..w a few videos..
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Oh, that would be awesome! I didn't expect that the reworked program would be performance-ready this soon!
I've been posting SOI updates in the respective thread in the ice shows subforum, if you're interested
:SOI Japan Tour 2025 | April 2025
It's also possible that Kazuki's participation is not very big + he's not as famous as Mao and Dai so they thought it wasn't worth it a mention? They are saying that the most likely scenario is that, as the group number started being choreographed, they realised it would look better with a...
Here are two rehearsal photos of Kazuki:
https://x.com/sakagamitak/status/1908087759354671327
https://x.com/hitkurasawa/status/1908266218001490400
ETA:
https://x.com/Kinoshita_Sport/status/1908113351617675609
Several photos of the collaboration number, a few of which feature Kazuki:
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Thank you for the updates @synesthesia ! I'm reading the comments and everyone is saying the Mao/KanaDai/Kazuki collab number was amazing. One of my mutuals, who is at SOI, tweeted:
Dream collaboration between KanaDai, Mao and Tomono.
I felt that Dai-chan must have nominated Tomono-kun. I think this is because Tomono-kun was the piece that created the world view.
The choreography was wonderful, with the two who had faced each other in Kassouya, now playing the past and present together.
Meanwhile, Daiichi Juken sent him beautiful blue flowers!
BTW, according to reports, he performed Tshegue today, so no new programme announcement yet.
Dream collaboration between KanaDai, Mao and Tomono.
I felt that Dai-chan must have nominated Tomono-kun. I think this is because Tomono-kun was the piece that created the world view.
The choreography was wonderful, with the two who had faced each other in Kassouya, now playing the past and present together.
Meanwhile, Daiichi Juken sent him beautiful blue flowers!
BTW, according to reports, he performed Tshegue today, so no new programme announcement yet.
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I'm seeing many audience reports praising the collaboration number. Fans are saying that Kazuki's and Kana's parts are bigger than they thought and not only does Mao skate with Dai and Kana with Kazuki, but there are also pairings (in dance hold) of Mao X Kana and Dai X Kazuki!
https://x.com/kerroggs11/status/1908422207900180667
Kazudai was skating so close that for a second I thought Dai-chan was going to lift Tomono-kun 
←That wasn't the case.
←That wasn't the case.Maybe it was at the start?
I was on Kazudai's side so I could see the hand choreography well, but the two of them were more than perfectly in sync, they were timelessly identical.
I was on Kazudai's side so I could see the hand choreography well, but the two of them were more than perfectly in sync, they were timelessly identical.
https://x.com/d1skmashu/status/1908537962893369501
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https://x.com/TheAnswerFigure/status/1908398199037173912
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Absolutely gorgeous picturesI'm seeing many audience reports praising the collaboration number. Fans are saying that Kazuki's and Kana's parts are bigger than they thought and not only does Mao skate with Dai and Kana with Kazuki, but there are also pairings (in dance hold) of Mao X Kana and Dai X Kazuki!
The one with Dai gently guiding his younger self (Kazuki) made me tear up. I really want to see this collab!
Daiichi Juken posted this pic of Kazuki next to the huge blue flower bouquet! I like that his trainers are as bold as the costume lol
But, in addition to Tshegue, Kazuki also performed 'Don't fall in love', which also earned a lot of praise. I came across this review with a Twitter user, from their profile seem like they are a general figure skating fan rather than a Kazuki stan:
Let me talk about Tomono-kun.
His only big medal as a senior was a silver medal at the Four Continents Championships. No, it's strange to say only that, he's such an amazing skater.
The level of figure skating in Japan is high these days, and there are a lot of medalists.
He may not be as well known among the general public as the medalists are.
Even though he is extremely well known among figure skating fans.
But I think he is a treasure in the figure skating world.
What else could a skater this amazing be but a treasure!?
He makes me cry so much, I can't stop being moved!
Figure skating is not just about jumps. His skating is truly entertainment, but it also stirs emotions and grabs the heart.
He captivates the viewer with a single fingertip movement.
He makes your flesh and blood dance with his best steps.
I hope he will continue to captivate the viewers with his skating forever.
Don't quit, don't retire, I hope he keeps skating even after retirement.
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