Mao Asada

[nolangoh]

YES 4CC is a good competition for Mao!!! She always performs really well here! Btw, sorry for being off topic for a moment but is anyone feeling a bit pity that Yuzu is not going to 4CC? Cuz otherwise he would have gotten a Grand Slam lol!

 

[Barb]

YES 4CC is a good competition for Mao!!! She always performs really well here! Btw, sorry for being off topic for a moment but is anyone feeling a bit pity that Yuzu is not going to 4CC? Cuz otherwise he would have gotten a Grand Slam lol!

I think when a skater has gotten a great season they prefer go ¨clean¨to Worlds, a bad performance just before worlds could overshadow a little her/his image. But sure Denis Ten will be there .

 

[largeman]

This TV documentary on the Nationals with lots of backstage footage and interviews was shared in the Team Japan thread.

At 39:07, you can see a full head-on close-up shot of Mao's lutz takeoff.

 

[Barb]

This TV documentary on the Nationals with lots of backstage footage and interviews was shared in the Team Japan thread.

At 39:07, you can see a full head-on close-up shot of Mao's lutz takeoff.

Oh, thank you!!, the lutz looks really good.

 

[OniBan]

http://youtu.be/uDxOgVUw0Wc

Hope you will excuse me for posting these videos !!!
I cannot stop laughing though

OMG whoever made this video is a GENIUS

i AM STILL LAUGHING HELP

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

http://youtu.be/uDxOgVUw0Wc

Hope you will excuse me for posting these videos !!!
I cannot stop laughing though

The spiral sequence that changed the entire world :cool14:

 

[Franklin99]

The spiral sequence that changed the entire world :cool14:

Sam, can you do a jumpAtron on Mao's Lutz during her 2015-16 (comeback) season? So we can see her evolution through Nationals. Thanks in advance.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Sam, can you do a jumpAtron on Mao's Lutz during her 2015-16 (comeback) season? So we can see her evolution through Nationals. Thanks in advance.

That would be interesting. I'll see what I can do. TBH all I want to do is add lasers and weapons to videos now. How on earth is that even possible

 

[berry8]

That would be interesting. I'll see what I can do. TBH all I want to do is add lasers and weapons to videos now. How on earth is that even possible

Ahah
One of the funniest videos ever!!!
I've found out a similar video of Yagudin's Oly LP

 

[Franklin99]

That would be interesting. I'll see what I can do. TBH all I want to do is add lasers and weapons to videos now. How on earth is that even possible

Thank you so much. And to you adding lasers in your video, that would be so awesome.

 

[Bartek]

I've already posted this video in The Edge, but I think that this is the most appropriate place to show it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GmqbURr-Nc

This is a video collection of Mao's attempts at the triple axel, covering her senior career from 2005 to 2010. It includes footage from competitions, shows, practice sessions and anything else I came across.

Please enjoy, share & comment!

 

[gotoschool]

Here is a video of Mao making an advertisement for ECC English Language schools which will be broadcast from January 5. From google translate, Mao says she wants to work hard because half the season still remains.

Press full screen. The video quality is really good and Mao is so beautiful with a bright and shining spirit.


http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2016/01/05/015/

 

[yhmafan]

Here is a video of Mao making an advertisement for ECC English Language schools which will be broadcast from January 5. From google translate, Mao says she wants to work hard because half the season still remains.

Press full screen. The video quality is really good and Mao is so beautiful with a bright and shining spirit.


http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2016/01/05/015/

Mao trying to make various facial expressions was ridiculously cute! :luv17:

Here are the CMs. Those Japanese people trying to speak English :thumbsup:

Type A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGTU9t4XAiQ&feature=youtu.be
Type B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS01jFlQ9rQ
Type C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4moyR6lSOI

 

[daphenaxa]

Mao trying to make various facial expressions was ridiculously cute! :luv17:

Here are the CMs. Those Japanese people trying to speak English :thumbsup:

Type A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGTU9t4XAiQ&feature=youtu.be
Type B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS01jFlQ9rQ
Type C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4moyR6lSOI

I am disappointed we don't get to hear Mao's adorable English more!!!!

 

[cohkaix]

I am disappointed we don't get to hear Mao's adorable English more!!!!

But this CM is done perfectly, not of English per se, but having grown-up Mao skating with little Mao side by side and cheering for herself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k--IO8SMliY

 

[turquoiseblue]

2015 Grand Prix Final: “Bellissima, bravissima Mao!” by Florentina Tone from Insideskating

 

[largeman]

2015 Grand Prix Final: “Bellissima, bravissima Mao!” by Florentina Tone from Insideskating

Thanks. It's insane how beautifully written this article is.

 

[yhmafan]

2015 Grand Prix Final: “Bellissima, bravissima Mao!” by Florentina Tone from Insideskating

Thank you. the warm article and many beautiful photos.

 

[dia]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ku4p3_0105-%E7%9C%9F%E5%A4%AE-%E8%88%9E%E5%AF%BE%E8%AB%87_sport

Cute Mao & Mai

 

[Iron Lotus]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ku4p3_0105-%E7%9C%9F%E5%A4%AE-%E8%88%9E%E5%AF%BE%E8%AB%87_sport

Cute Mao & Mai

Points of interest:
After returning from GPF, Mao had thoughts of not going to Nats and retiring. Mai and Mao had a longstanding agreement that Mai does not attend Mao's comps, but Mai had to be in Sapporo (secretly) to report on Shoma. Mai received a message from Mao asking her to attend. They both thought that this could be Mao's final performance.

Mao also said that since her competitive career has a limited time left, she will take the ice every time with feelings of gratitude.