Mao Asada

[demarinis5]

Congratulations to Mao for winning the Bronze at Worlds! After her difficult season last year I am very happy for her.

 

[Olympia]

I am also thrilled. She plowed ahead when the future didn't look very good. Now here she is with a World medal, and she's managed to land a ratified triple axel. If there were ever a role model for "never give up," she's it.

 

[let`s talk]

Mao's show THE ICE this summer has been announced. It will take place in Nagoya and Osaka in July 24-28: http://www.ctv.co.jp/event/the_ice/

 

[Olympia]

Laughing Man, thank you for your post !!
Ma...ah...A-da san is a special girl for many different reasons and that's why I like her

Laughing Man, I echo Yude in thanking you for the amusing story. I love the marks you gave Mao (or possibly Mai) for wrapping skills. I guess if she cut the paper unevenly, she might get an edge call!

 

[dorispulaski]

let's talk, Has the rest of the cast of this summer's "The Ice" been named?

 

[let`s talk]

The cast of THE ICE has been announced today. But I am sure it's not the full cast. Some names will be likely added later. For now: Mao, Kozuka, Mura, Buttle, Javi, Wagner, Gold, Shibutanis:
http://www.ctv.co.jp/event/the_ice/cast.html

 

[Olympia]

Is anyone from GS going to be able to go?

 

[zydeco88]

Get Sports special documentary (since WTT is drawing near) on Mao: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6zpRLErODc

 

[mary01]

Get Sports special documentary (since WTT is drawing near) on Mao: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6zpRLErODc

thank you for posting this

 

[mary01]

here is a very moving video from WTT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TTGY560LPDo

the rush of feelings, a very touching clip

 

[babyalligator]

thank you for that clip. i have so many mixed feelings about mao and i think that clip really spoke to them.

 

[mary01]

now guys this is the most adorable clip ever, it's really a must see, it seems like Mao showed up as a surprising guest at the event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VZub6f5kZFY

Mao looks absolutely stunning

 

[let`s talk]

Mao at PIW show today (news clip):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cILFhZdVcpg

with fans (fan video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jud-7zZvEq0

 

[yude]

now guys this is the most adorable clip ever, it's really a must see, it seems like Mao showed up as a surprising guest at the event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VZub6f5kZFY

Mao looks absolutely stunning

Thank you! She looks like a lady from the Imperial Family. Graceful smiles and movements

 

[deedee1]

To those who miss Mao & Dai during off season
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HZYWKGEIkw

 

[demarinis5]

Thanks all for the clips. Mao is just adorable, any word on her programs for next season?

 

[deedee1]

No word on her new programs yet, but here is the latest Mao+her sister Mai in New York meeting up with Takahiko, who btw currently trains and doing choreo in Detroit.
From Takahiko's blog:
http://www.t-kozuka.com/blog/2013/05/post-1a0c.html

Taka says they enjoyed tap and jazz dance during the weekend together!

 

[minze]

The ice is this week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSwMa6dqSS0
Here is a short video of practice

 

[mary01]

Here is a clip that shows Mao practice in The Ice, Mao looks great in it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhRNIgRmcNE

 

[plushyfan]

Here is a clip that shows Mao practice in The Ice, Mao looks great in it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhRNIgRmcNE

prohibited..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVHLRzyBv_c like a ballerina..