Kazuki Tomono

[DizzyFrenchie]

Okay, I see. But third time is the charm! Perhaps this will be his year! He has a new mindset this season, too. I hope it goes as well as possible for him. I wonder if SC has a gala this year?

Third time was the charm for Yuzuru Hanyu in 2019.
I'm really not appreciative of the Japanese federation in general, but here I wonder if they hadn't already sent their assignment proposals before Skate Canada and the Cup of China were switched? It occurred to me, because I had the impression that the American federation had already assigned their skaters before switching Skate America with Grand Prix de France. There are three US skaters at the latter, but only two at Skate America.

 

[KiraraChin]

Third time was the charm for Yuzuru Hanyu in 2019.
I'm really not appreciative of the Japanese federation in general, but here I wonder if they hadn't already sent their assignment proposals before Skate Canada and the Cup of China were switched? It occurred to me, because I had the impression that the American federation had already assigned their skaters before switching Skate America with Grand Prix de France. There are three US skaters at the latter, but only two at Skate America.

That's a good point, the whole thing has been a mess I do remember Yuzu being so happy when he finally won Skate Canada

Meanwhile, a couple of show-related updates:

- Kassouya talk promo, I love how relaxed they are around each other!


- Dreams on Ice promo:


Today was the FaOI broadcast, and once again everyone is praising the Kazuki/Yuna collab... If anyone has the video, please share

 

[kwanette]

Okay, I see. But third time is the charm! Perhaps this will be his year! He has a new mindset this season, too. I hope it goes as well as possible for him. I wonder if SC has a gala this year?

No gala at Skate Canada or Skate America..

 

[surimi]

No gala at Skate Canada or Skate America..

I've checked out the GP list, and it seems none have a gala. They all take 3 days exactly, which is just enough for the competitions, with nothing remaining for any extra activities. Very unfortunate. I hope that Kazuki gets to skate somewhere where there's a gala, then, like Oberstdorf. Or WC or OG

 

[synesthesia]

Aaahhh I really want to see this number! I think Akiko is a great choreographer

Here you go (someone also uploaded it on another site):



(I have to admit that I don't like this weird techno mix of Chopin x Vivaldi. Sorry... )



The reworked version of Halston on the other hand is lovely and it was nice that Yuna and Kazuki skated back to back, both performing their "Kassouya numbers" (for me their solo programs + Junhwan's were FaoI's saving grace) :

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Good luck to Kazuki in Canada and USA! Okay, why is everyone so pessimistic about SC? I checked out the entries, and while Malinin is practically unbeatable, I don't think the others are? In the best case scenario for Kazuki, he can still walk away with silver as far as I am concerned. If Aymoz showed up in his hit-or-miss shape, if Egadze gets the low PCS and GoE he deserves, if Kazuki gets soundly better PCS than Kao which would also be fully deserved, plus Kao makes mistakes more often than Shun... who is there to threaten Kazuki's placement? Memola may also get less love than this season as judges are moody creatures. Selevko is a hit or miss. It's not that bad IMO?

But third time is the charm! Perhaps this will be his year! He has a new mindset this season, too. I hope it goes as well as possible for him.

I agree with this. I'm fairly happy with the two GPs he got. The men's fields at the other GPs aren't more beatable either and with his experience I trust Kazuki that he has a plan how to optimally pace himself this season while working towards his big goal.

 

[kwanette]

Here you go (someone also uploaded it on another site):



(I have to admit that I don't like this weird techno mix of Chopin x Vivaldi. Sorry... )



The reworked version of Halston on the other hand is lovely and it was nice that Yuna and Kazuki skated back to back, both performing their "Kassouya numbers" (for me their solo programs + Junhwan's were FaoI's saving grace) :

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I agree with this. I'm fairly happy with the two GPs he got. The men's fields at the other GPs aren't more beatable either and with his experience I trust Kazuki that he has a plan how to optimally pace himself this season while working towards his big goal.

TY so much for posting this!!

 

[KiraraChin]

@synesthesia thank you so much! Not all heroes wear capes, sometimes they have KanaDai profile pic

I agree the music on the Yuna/Kazuki collab is a bit weird, but I love their chemistry! They are both so musical, and such good performers, and IMO they are convincing as a couple on the ice. The vibe shift after the programme finishes and they go back to being Kassouya siblings is amazing lol

About the new Halston, I have mixed feelings... I know they re-worked the programme to be less 'stop and pose' and more flowy. But, I really loved the 'poses'! I miss them I'm sure I'll get used to the new version, especially on a bigger rink.

 

[KiraraChin]

Not strictly Kazuki-related, but Daiichi Juken just announced it has been taken over by a fellow retail management company: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000090256.html

This is kinda shocking to me as Daiichi Juken has been an independent company for 50+ years! I hope this transaction doesn't affect Kazuki's funding, and also the delusional fan in me wonders whether Kazuki has helped Daiichi Juken to become more high profile, and subsequently more attractive to takeovers...

WAIT, re-reading again, it's the other way around! The other company became a subsidiary of Daiichi Juken Group! Daiichi Juken world domination

 

[KiraraChin]

The first part of a big interview with Deep Edge Plus has been published - of course, behind a paywall
[Exclusive] Tomono Kazuki on sponsor support: "I want to become an athlete who gets more support"; "I hope I can keep up the momentum to surpass others" for the Olympics; two-part interview (Part 1)



Cute pic from Daiichi Juken:

 

[KiraraChin]

 

[KiraraChin]

Kassouya Hiroshima special talk part 3 is out, with Kazuki, Dai and the other male members of the cast!

 

[KiraraChin]

Kazuki's latest Mainichi interview was published in colour in this morning's paper:


and Chunichi Shimbun podcast talked about bit about his fashion sense:

 

[KiraraChin]

Deep Edge Plus posted the second part of their big interview with Kazuki, but, again, behind a firewall

 

[KiraraChin]

Fleur Bazar posted on IG they did a photoshoot with Kazuki:


Loved by flowers, wearing flowers.
Their beauty is the proof of someone who has mastered flowers.
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Tomono, who is in the "Culmination" year,
is happy to announce that he has mastered flowers on a certain day in June.
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The flowers were beautifully done by Hananaga as always,
Tomono brought his own clothes as well as an outfit to match the shoot,
and the owner of ROCCA hair did his hair styling to match the overall atmosphere.
Although we left a rough request out to various places and didn't have time to meet beforehand,
a miraculous collaboration was born on the day!
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It was a very lively, colorful, and fun shoot.
There are lots of great photos this time too!
The photos aren't ready yet, so we're showing you the ones we took with our cell phones first.
Please look forward to the day we can show you all.
We're looking forward to it too!!!

 

[kwanette]

https://x.com/jasonbskates/status/1936100189317501349/video/3 Check out Kazuki learning choreo at SOI

 

[KiraraChin]

https://x.com/jasonbskates/status/1936100189317501349/video/3 Check out Kazuki learning choreo at SOI

OMG that's so cute

Meanwhile, Dreams on Ice published their 'starting orders' - Kazuki will be the second to skate in the Men's singles group, and he will be skating to his new SP. Really hope we get to see the video!

 

[kwanette]

https://www.instagram.com/stories/k0515ki/3659875494508027406/ Kazuki and Oda went to see Ice Brave? Am I understanding this correctly? And..then out to eat?

 

[rabidline]

https://www.instagram.com/stories/k0515ki/3659875494508027406/ Kazuki and Oda went to see Ice Brave? Am I understanding this correctly? And..then out to eat?

Yes they did. After all, the #1 Legends stan should not miss the Ice Brave version of Legends The audience also applauded them when they took their seats.

Fans were reporting that they were in the same train to Fukuoka with Kazuki & Nobu and followed them because fans thought Kazuki & Nobu knew the way to the rink..... but they went the wrong way so all the fans also went the wrong way



They also supported the UNO1CAFE booth:

 

[kwanette]

#1 Legends stan cannot miss the Ice Brave version of Legends Kazuki was watching with Nobu, the audience also applauded them when they took their seats. Fans were reporting that they were in the same train to Fukuoka with Kazuki & Nobu and followed them because fans thought Kazuki & Nobu knew the way to the rink..... but they went the wrong way so all the fans also went the wrong way

That is hysterical..TY so much for sharing!

 

[rabidline]

That is hysterical..TY so much for sharing!

They were quite hysterical too at their seats based on fan reports Nobu was super excited at everything. Kazuki started grooving on his seat when Legends started, he really like that program... they all yelled cheers whenever a skater came close to the point that Kazuki had to make Nobu stop because he was reaching out and making emotional faces to Rika who was skating Dancing on My Own