Mao Asada

[YesWay]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUtXT4RUcAAc19F.jpg Awww

That smile brightens up anyone's day...!

Erm... except Coach Sato, who looks as stone-faced and inscrutable as he always does LOL ;-D

 

[mikaboo]

From Nagano local NHK news.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3fm1n6_151126-

ETA: Another video from TBS.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3flzuw_2015-11-26-4s-ｲｰｸﾞﾙ-4t-3t_sport
How is her lutz looking @1:35?

That smile brightens up anyone's day...!

Erm... except Coach Sato, who looks as stone-faced and inscrutable as he always does LOL ;-D

But he looks adorable here (cr)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CTnF07FUwAAZbRc.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CTnG_OsUEAAPRx-.jpg

 

[yhmafan]

Mao (and Yuzu) at press conference. She looks fine　:yes:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUvVrP3UYAA3AKl.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUvVokKUYAAgyjl.jpg

 

[largeman]

ETA: Another video from TBS.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3flzuw_2015-11-26-4s-ｲｰｸﾞﾙ-4t-3t_sport
How is her lutz looking @1:35?

Edge looked good! (I downloaded the video in 1080p and played it back at 0.1x speed) I wouldn't even give her a ! but that's just me
Here's a gif of it I made: http://makeagif.com/EmRuc7

However, all of the jump landings were borderline... including that gorgeous looking 3A.

Let's go Mao! :hap57:

 

[mikaboo]

@largeman
That's great about the lutz! Thank you for sharing the gif.
I hope she can do it without going inside edge although it must be very difficult for her during competition.

 

[Maria Victoria]

Good luck to Mao in today's NHK SP! If the stars align, i. e. , her lutz take-off is on the correct edge, she can break her SP world record.

 

[tulosai]

Thank you very much to everyone who posted photos, videos, and links! I truly appreciate it!

 

[gotoschool]

All the best to marvelous Mao in her SP and LP performances at NHK. I hope she skates great and that her performances bring her satisfaction and joy.

 

[gotoschool]

Thanks to rosewood for this post on Mao's preparation for the NHK Trophy.

http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/ind...er-beauty-is-her-biggest-weapon.95911/page-16 post number number 453

 

[Hanmgse]

good luck to Mao at NHK!, just watching her skate is an honor

 

[demarinis5]

Good luck Mao!

Thanks all for the updates!

 

[hurrah]

Mao-chan is so sunny and gorgeous!! Good luck!

http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/general/2015/11/27/0008600626.shtml?ph=2

 

[yhmafan]

Good luck to Mao in today's NHK SP! If the stars align, i. e. , her lutz take-off is on the correct edge, she can break her SP world record.

Well comeback Maria! I am so glad to know that you seem to be fine now!!

 

[solar]

Still a couple of hours before the ladies take the ice, but I'm wishing Mao nothing but the best in her SP! Mao always loves skating in Japan, and the crowd is always super supportive (I love all the "Mao-chan!" cheers before she begins her programs).

 

[Maria Victoria]

Well comeback Maria! I am so glad to know that you seem to be fine now!!

Thanks yhmafan! (Hug back) How wonderful would that be for us who are fans of both if Mao following Yuzuru also breaks her SP WR? Like Christmas came early! Go Mao!

 

[gotoschool]

I wish Mao a great comeback in the LP. She is a fighter. I know she can do it.

 

[mikaboo]

Aww, too bad about the mistakes today. I hope she is angry and comes back strong in the FS. I just want to see her happy and satisfied with her skate.

Welcome back Maria!

 

[Meoima]

Look at the scores... oh Mao could still win this. She will be on podium for sure.

 

[Maria Victoria]

Aww, too bad about the mistakes today. I hope she is angry and comes back strong in the FS. I just want to see her happy and satisfied with her skate.

Welcome back Maria!

Thanks Mikaboo for the welcome! Yes, I want to see a beaming Mao after her FS. She has the technical firepower as well as the artistry to come back.

 

[Silvia451]

I'm sure she's going to be amazing tomorrow:agree2: