Mao Asada

[reneerose]

She looks so much more happy and relaxed in retirement. So glad for her!

 

[yume]

https://twitter.com/thedevilsanus/status/954561738921291776

a Mao's Rach homage from a little skating at Singapore nationals

Awwww that's cute.

 

[Ballade88]

Mao congratulated Hanyu and Shoma her Instagram. She also congratulated Nathan on giving his best performance!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTITh3Ax2c/?hl=en&taken-by=maoasada2509

Even though Mao isn't competing anymore, I am so happy to see her memory brought up in other skaters at these Olympics--Mirai's 3A triumph and Nathan's amazing comeback. Just shows that her achievements and performances will never be forgotten.

 

[minze]

Mao congratulated Hanyu and Shoma her Instagram. She also congratulated Nathan on giving his best performance!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTITh3Ax2c/?hl=en&taken-by=maoasada2509

Even though Mao isn't competing anymore, I am so happy to see her memory brought up in other skaters at these Olympics--Mirai's 3A triumph and Nathan's amazing comeback. Just shows that her achievements and performances will never be forgotten.

Classiest figure skater ever Queen Mao Asada. I miss her so much, I don't want her to compete anymore but I miss seen her on the ice...

 

[nolangoh]

This happened four years ago. I will never forget. The one and only Goddess of figure skating.

https://youtu.be/ZjZc6gDCZNI

 

[nolangoh]

Mao congratulated Hanyu and Shoma her Instagram. She also congratulated Nathan on giving his best performance!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTITh3Ax2c/?hl=en&taken-by=maoasada2509

Even though Mao isn't competing anymore, I am so happy to see her memory brought up in other skaters at these Olympics--Mirai's 3A triumph and Nathan's amazing comeback. Just shows that her achievements and performances will never be forgotten.

She must be so proud of Shoma! She saw him grow from a small boy at the rink to now an Olympic silver medalist, just like her! She let Shoma wear her silver medal 8 years ago and today he finally has one too!! So happy for them.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

This happened four years ago. I will never forget. The one and only Goddess of figure skating.

https://youtu.be/ZjZc6gDCZNI

I'm not crying, you're crying
what a goddess
the real queen
all hail Mao

 

[gravy]

Currently watching this short program on repeat as a palette cleanser for the past 3 evenings. What happened to women's skating?

 

[NoNameFace]

Currently watching this short program on repeat as a palette cleanser for the past 3 evenings. What happened to women's skating?

It just moved from other things that mattered four or more years ago, I'd rather ask: what happened to Chopin's music in programs that there have to be voiceovers added to it? About the performance You linked - one of my Chopin's FS Pantheon member, alongside Yuzuru's Ballade SP and Patrick's FS, probably the only woman who was able to evoke romanticism and powerfulness of Chopin's Nocturnes in her skating, painting a picture while performing, not serving a stale take-out...

 

[DiamondDust]

Mao's Nocturn is the loveliest I've seen it skated. Absolutely memorable:

 

[Ballade88]

Mao's Sochi LP is included in this list of best olympic performances of all time!

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/g18210283/best-olympic-figure-skating-performances-video/

 

[daphenaxa]

GUYS DID U SEE THIS????

https://twitter.com/figureskatingm1/status/968714644213981186

 

[rikaquegira]

GUYS DID U SEE THIS????

https://twitter.com/figureskatingm1/status/968714644213981186

[emoji33] YAY!!!!!
I saw the Instagram post but I don't speak Japanese so I had no idea what it meant.
Ahhhhhh!!! So happy!! [emoji7]

 

[chopinskate]

That sounds great!

 

[cohkaix]

(some) details about the tour has been published on this website (in Japanese):
http://maotour.jp/

Basically, it's a 'thank you' tour around Japan from Mao. So far the tour has been set up at 10 local rinks around the country, dating from early May to Oct (perhaps on to Nov?). The tour will NOT go into major cities in Tokyo or Osaka (not even Nagoay! not so far?). And these local rinks are quite small, with capacity of around 1000 to 1500 audiences ONLY. From the ticketing for the 1st stop at Niigata, they want to have the priority for local citizens/residents to enjoy the show.

Adding: but I think this project has been in Mao's mind for a while, so happy for her that she can put her thoughts into practice....
Adding 2: in another magazine interview, Mao reveals part of the programs of the show. It will include numbers such as: 'smile' (EX), 'Madame butterfly'. 'Jupiter' (Ex), 'Cello Suite' (Ex), and 'Rach no.2'

 

[daphenaxa]

thread with Mao interview from today in the local news. no clue what she is saying but probably talking about the tour. She also talked about Shoma and the olympics https://twitter.com/sarisan00/status/969146191932882944

 

[minze]

Mao is very active on instagram https://www.instagram.com/maoasada2509
I didn’t know her dog was still around

 

[demarinis5]

How exciting that Mao will be touring. Sounds like it will be a unique show.

it will a treat to see the Lovely Mao skating again!

 

[daphenaxa]

Mao looking gorgeous in the nature https://twitter.com/Mao_Asada24/status/971931553386307584

also putting some water on a frozen lake, to freeze it more?? https://quik.gopro.com/v/Bk77sHcgbV/

 

[Barb]

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