Mirai Nagasu

[apgold]

Mirai Aileen Nagasu (長洲 未来 ), born April 16, 1993 in Montebello, California, is an American figure skater. She is the 2011 Four Continents bronze medalist, and the 2008 U.S. Ladies champion.

Mirai Nagasu pronounces her name (video by sabinfire):
https://youtu.be/-U_fv15Is70

UPDATE- SEPT 2017 by apgold​

UPDATE- MARCH 2016 by dorispulaski​

UPDATE- NOVEMBER 2015 by tulosai​

Brief Career Summary

Mirai is the 2017 Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2016 Four Continents silver medalist, the 2011 Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2007 JGP Final champion, and two-time medalist at the Junior World Championships. She is a four-time U.S. national medalist. Mirai represented the USA at the 2010 Winter Olympics and finished 4th there. She is known for her fantastic spins and heartfelt skating.

Biographical Information

ISU Biography: www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00010220.htm
Ice Network Profile:http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/mirai_nagasu
Official Website:http://www.figureskatersonline.com/mirainagasu/
Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirai_Nagasu
Tracings.net entry: http://tracings.net/naga-mira.html

Social Media Information

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mirainagasu/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mirai_nagasu

Personal Best Total Score	194.95		ISU Four Continents Championships 2017
Personal Best Score Short Program	73.40		2016 Autumn Classic International
Personal Best Score Free Skating	132.04		Four Continents Championships 2017

Programs

2017-2018 Season
SP: Nocturne in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin, choreo. by Jeff Buttle
FS: Miss Saigon (Instrumental by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil), choreo. by Jeff Buttle

SP: Skate Detroit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQMzJo84b3Y
FS: Skate Detroit without 3A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8TQ5ddPxgc
FS: Skate Detroit with 3A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXp01G6PoPE

SP: 2017 U.S. Int'l Classic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNqJPHa5yaw
FS: 2017 U.S. Int'l Classic with ratified 3A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDDRzFOT7Ks

2016-2017 Season
SP: Nocturne in C-sharp minor by Frédéric Chopin, choreo. by Jeff Buttle
FS: The Winner Takes it All (ABBA cover by Sarah Dawn Finer), choreo. by David Wilson

SP: ISU Four Continents Championships 2017 http://web.icenetwork.com/video/topic/216175094/v1224093283
FS: ISU Four Continents Championships 2017 http://web.icenetwork.com/video/v1224378583

SP: 2016 NHK Trophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdTTihuk-fA
FS: 2016 NHK Trophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFL-OrVWMaI

SP: 2016 Skate Canada International https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJqT8pomv1o
FS: 2016 Skate Canada International https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEDA7uN6IBk

SP: 2016 Autumn Classic International http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4...-canada-autumn-classic-international-sp_sport
FS: 2016 Autumn Classic International https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD2hkWFNRlc

SP: 2016 Lombardia Trophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwswhMTHgNs -no audio
FS: 2016 Lombardia Trophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DWMu58qkjgSg

SP: 2016 Skate Detroit http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4l2xdv_mirai-nagasu-2016-skate-detroit-sp_sport
FS: 2016 Skate Detroit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Yab23mUgo

2015-2016 Season
SP: Demons by Imagine Dragons, choreo. by Catarina Lindgren
FS: The Great Gatsby, choreo. by Tom Dickson

2016 Four Continents SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoOFwae8_A8
2016 Four Continents FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kRpKOJ_JHU

2016 U.S. Nationals SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myZGjpVpQmQ
2016 U.S. Nationals FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU1JQ309vik

2015 NHK Trophy SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpH-YXEjc7c
2015 NHK Trophy FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBOdcifsIxQ

2015 Ice Challenge SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pa2yP5xE7g
2015 Ice Challenge FS: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3bvda4_mirai-nagasu-ice-challenge-graz-2015-lp_sport

2015 Nebelhorn SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsXqQHTZNgw
2015 Nebelhorn FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21wSHvwsLRk

2014-2015 Season
SP: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 "Variation 18" by Sergei Rachmaninoff, choreo. by Adam Rippon
FS: Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, choreo. by Adam Rippon

2015 Nationals SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0h5fNLuvLI
2015 Nationals FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1fmUjiGejo

2014 Rostelecom SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SynHrErN58Q
2014 Rstelecom FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDOzLLIpkXM

2014 Skate America SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c17IA95DjD0
2014 Skate America FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okHs37R20Kc

2013-2014 Season
SP: The Man I Love by George Gershwin, choreo. by Cindy Stuart
FS: James Bond, choreo. by Cindy Stuart

2014 4CCs FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiT5IwXtmKk

2014 Nationals SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg7T76ZWsuA
2014 Nationals FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvfwxRMCLCw

2013 NHK Trophy SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxebAaYqzHc
2013 NHK Trophy FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jGEEJBLlJU

2013 Rostelecom SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bshk142fJY
2013 Rostelecom FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH2ToQby6zI

2012- 2013 Season
SP: Downhill Special by Benny Goodman Orchestra, choreo. by Susan Austin
FS: Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op 78 by Camille Saint-Saëns, choreo. by Susan Austin

2012 NHK Trophy SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNBqiRpPlYg
2012 NHK Trophy FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc6Bcnjhj0k

2012 Cup of China SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gob98KKefCo
2012 Cup of China FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUvWngolWw

2011-2012 Season
SP: Danzarin by Tango Lorca, choreo. by Lori Nichol
FS: Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia and Variations of Aegina and Bacchanalia by Aram Khachaturian, choreo. by Lori Nichol

2011 Cup of China SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qFZas7sljE
2011 Cup of China FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF0wFlAB21s

2011 Skate Canada SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl5WwKqpMlg
2011 Skate Canada FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYKmY7svqw0

2010-2011 Season
SP: The Witches of Eastwick by John Williams, choreo. by Lori Nichol
FS: Memoirs of a Geisha by John Williams, choreo. by Lori Nichol

2011 4CCs SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy1FMy8lvGU
2011 4CCs FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HGYZYnxy6s

2010 Cup of China SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVywatZ9USI
2010 Cup of China FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu1GxHWxvog

2010 Trophee Eric Bompard SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0tDIhnBHeU
2010 Trophee Eric Bompard FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg4xfhlQtfs

2009-2010 Season
SP: Pirates of the Caribbean, choreo. by Lori Nichol
FS: Carmen, choreo. by Lori Nichol

2010 Worlds SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTv2y7ypYMk
2010 Worlds FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyjLYZ9PYSc

2010 Olympics SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktEV62lw1aE
2010 Olympics FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsp-7S79IYI

2010 Nationals SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy1xv2CT7TY
2010 Nationals FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rJX0_QqCTE

2008-2009 Season
SP: City Lights by Charlie Chaplin, choreo. by Lori Nichol
FS: Caprice Fantastique by Erich Korngold, Fairy Tale and Devil's Beauties by Francois Dompierre, Orpheus in the Underworld by Jacques Offenbach, choreo. by Lori Nichol

2009 Nationals SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4gIJ2WmlZs
2009 Nationals FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwcAYX22X78

2007-2008 Season
SP: I Got Rhythm by George Gershwin, choreo. by Lori Nichol
FS: Coppélia by Léo Delibes, choreo. by Lori Nichol

2008 Junior Worlds SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7MProj_jd0
2008 Junior Worlds FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYcKTnJ4STg

2007 JGP Final SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgv621SgxmI

2006-2007 Season
SP: Shout and Feel It by Benny Goodman, choreo. by Susan Austin
FS: American Quartet by Antonín Dvořák, choreo. by Susan Austin

2007 Nationals FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnBt-K1J5Mc

Exhibition Performances

Shake it Out (Florence & the Machine) from NHK EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q43x68O2T_A
Demons (from Mao's THE ICE 2016) - starts at 9:50 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4mlntk
I Put a Spell on You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK89_xuHPT0
Demons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdi2pfYOk-4
On Golden Pond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqG3UPgU7as
Crazy Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ34uCskuE0
Fireflies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gyENGaMvKQ
You Can't Hurry Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTUPQIcDN50
A Dream is a Wish Your Hear Makes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whMBD4d4hMY
Don't Stop Me Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFXDwYV18Nw
Shout and Feel It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt61nZMDT3w

Articles and Interviews
Resilient Mirai Nagasu Hopes To Rebound At Japan’s NHK Trophy http://www.teamusa.org/News/2016/No...-Nagasu-Hopes-To-Rebound-At-Japans-NHK-Trophy
Creating the program, part 3: Nagasu hits competition ice http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/07/28/192249610
Creating the Program, part 2: Nagasu, Wilson get to work http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/07/14/189648118
Creating the Program, part 1: From 'Avatar' to ABBA http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/07/05/188049996
March 2016 Interview with TSL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWGBpDzsp9U
September 2015 Mirai Nagasu reflects on last season: www.examiner.com/article/mirai-nagasu-reflects-on-last-season
January 2015 Nagasu now wears past figure skating scars with pride: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...-skating-scars-with-pride-20150122-story.html
January 2013 Skating is Part of Me Interview: http://figureskatersonline.com/news...s-a-part-of-me-but-it-doesnt-define-who-i-am/
November 2012 Mirai Nagasu is skating "story of hope" this season: http://www.absoluteskating.com/index.php?cat=interviews&id=2012mirainagasu
January 2012 Teleconfrence Transcript: http://www.iceskatingintnl.com/archive/features/Nagasu 11Jun2012.htm
November 2011 A Change of Attitude Article: http://www.ifsmagazine.com/articles/11501-mirai-nagasu
2011 Cup of China Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msQdEYBh3KE
January 2011 This Year Has Been A Learning Experience Article: http://absoluteskating.com/index.php?cat=interviews&id=2010mirainagasu
February 2010 Video Interview: http://letmeget.com/blog/2010-winter-olympics-mirai-nagasu-figure-skater-video-interview
February 2010 10 Things You Didn't Know About Mirai: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20346590,00.html
February 2010 My Mom is a Super-Mom (written by Mirai): http://mirainagasufan.com/headline/378/
February 2010 Arcadia Skater Makes It to Olympics: http://mirainagasufan.com/headline/425/
January 2010 Nagasu returns from 'dark side': http://www.ocregister.com/sports/nagasu-229965-year-last.html
September 2008 Interview: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/celebs/interviews/mirai.html
January 2008 At 14, Nagasu Soars: http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jan/26/sports/sp-nagasu26
2007 Nationals Fluff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54WLAlGb33U
January 2007 Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MObZCjKHFaY




Competitive History

Competition	SP	LP	Final
2017 Four Continents Championships	5	2	3 (194.95)
2017 US National Championships	2	4	4 (194.90)
2016 NHK Trophy	4	8	5 (180.33)
2016 Skate Canada International	9	11	9 (151.42)
2016 Autumn Classic International	1	2	1 (189.11)
2016 Lombardia Trophy	2	2	3 (176.86)
2016 World Championships	10	11	10 (186.65)
2016 Four Continents Championships	3	2	2 (193.86)
2016 US National Championships	5	4	4 (188.84)
2015 Ice Challenge	2	1	1 (169.38)
2015 NHK Trophy	5	6	5 (175.64)
2015 Nebelhorn Trophy	11	2	5 (159.67)
2015 U. S. Collegiate Championships	3	1	1 (176.38)
2015 US Championships	4	12	10 (166.63)
2014 Rostelecom Cup	4	6	4 (165.88)
2014 Skate America	10	6	6 (158.21)
2014 U.S. International Classic	5	3	5 (159.49)
2014 Four Continents Championships	9	10	10 (159.78)
2014 U.S. National Championships	3	3	3 (190.74)
2013 Rostelecom Cup	4	3	3 (175.37)
2013 NHK Trophy	8	8	8 (141.71)
2013 Finlandia Trophy	4	4	4 (164.51)
2013 U.S. National Championships	3	11	7 (173.75)
2012 NHK Trophy	2	3	3 (176.68)
2012 Cup of China	3	4	4 (163.46)
2012 Finlandia Trophy	3	3	3 (163.09)
2012 U.S. National Championships	5	8	7 (163.99)
2011 Cup of China	2	2	2 (173.22)
2011 Skate Canada	5	5	5 (151.72)
2011 Nebelhorn Trophy	1	1	1 (167.46)
2011 Four Continents Championships	4	3	3 (189.46)
2011 U.S. National Championships	1	3	3 (177.26)
2010 Trophée Eric Bompard	2	1	2 (167.79)
2010 Cup of China	1	5	4 (146.23)
2010 World Championships	1	11	7 (175.48)
2010 Winter Olympic Games	6	5	4 (190.15)
2010 U.S. National Championships	1	3	2 (188.78)
2009 Skate Canada	3	3	4 (156.83)
2009 Cup of China	1	6	5 (155.38)
2009 U.S. National Championships	6	5	5 (159.99)
2008 NHK Trophy	8	9	8 (124.22)
2008 Skate America	4	7	5 (142.90)
2008 World Junior Championships	1	3	3 (162.89)
2008 U.S. National Championships	1	3	1 (190.41)
2008 Junior Grand Prix Final	1	2	1 (162.09)
2007 International Counter Match		2 (Jr)	1 (Team)
2007 Croatia Cup [JGP]	1	1	1 (143.52)
2007 JGP Lake Placid	1	1	1 (159.14)
2007 World Junior Championships	2	2	2 (163.84)
2007 U.S. Junior National Championships	1	1	1 (155.46)
2007 U.S. Pacific Coast Junior Sectionals	1	1	1 (135.04)
2007 U.S. Southwest Pacific Junior Regionals	1	1	1 (151.77)
2006 U.S. Southwest Pacific Novice Regionals	3	5	5

ORIGINAL POST - OCTOBER 2012 by Mrs. P​

It's clear from the U.S. Ladies thread that Mirai has a lot of loyal fans. And she should. When she's on, she can be magical. Regardless of the result, she's worthy of a fan thread.

Hoping we'll see a great 2012-2013 season from her.

 

[Bluebonnet]

I like Mirai's skating, and her energy, quickness, and playfulness. But I'm not her uber loyal fan. If this thread posters accept me, I might come here again sometimes later. If not, I'll certainly never come again like some other fan thread.

 

[demarinis5]

Thanks Mrs. P. for starting a Mirai thread. I have always been a fan of her skating. The past couple of seasons she
had some difficulties. Let's hope with the coaching change that we will see a renewed Mira and her beautiful skating again.

Bluebonnet you wouldn't be talking about my main man Dai's thread, now would ya?

 

[Butterscotch17]

I fell in love with Mirai at the Olympics, and I've been waiting ever since for her to become a major international threat, but it hasn't happened yet. Hopefully this will be her season. Good luck, Mirai!

 

[janetfan]

Here is Mirai's LP from Finlandia.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6h8JdqSDhw

Sure there was a few mistakes -but I reallyt like it!

 

[demarinis5]

Thank you janetfan! I love this program for Mirai and she should be very happy with that performance.

 

[dorispulaski]

GS did two interviews with Mirai:

2007
http://www.goldenskate.com/2007/08/miracles-from-mirai/
2008
http://www.goldenskate.com/2008/08/simply-mirai-culous/

 

[ice coverage]

Nagasu is tweeting up a storm from NHK.

These "before and after" photos of her event credential made me smile.
https://twitter.com/mirai_nagasu/status/271258355031486465

 

[deedee1]

This photo of her event credential makes me smile.
https://twitter.com/mirai_nagasu/status/271258355031486465

Didn't know Domo also has his own ID.

I won't be there this time unfortunately, but will be rooting for her in front of my TV this weekend. :yes:
Good luck to Mirai at NHK Trophy! :yay:

 

[OS]

*Fingers crossed for Mirai for FS at NHK* Come on Mirai!!!! :yay:

 

[Mrs. P]

Congrats to Mirai on her bronze at NHK!

 

[icellist]

I've been a fan since her Swing Kids SP (that I can't find anymore). Anybody find a video of it?

 

[ice coverage]

Road to Omaha: Nagasu happy to be under radar
U.S. Olympian enters 2013 U.S. Championships with upbeat attitude

By Lynn Rutherford, special to icenetwork.com
(01/18/2013)
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130118&content_id=41031332&vkey=ice_news
​

 

[jaylee]

Great article. Sounds like Mirai is in a good place...fingers crossed that she delivers at Nationals. I wouldn't be sorry to see her on the Worlds team.

It's such a pity that she squandered her momentum from the 2010 Olympics and really did not take advantage of the poor overall level of ladies skating these past few years to win a few titles.

 

[Mrs. P]

Glad to hear Mirai is in a better place these days. I agree she has a great shot at the World team.

 

[deedee1]

Mirai! :yay: Mirai!! :yay: Mirai!!! :yay:

"Otsukare-sama at the recent US Nats!
Your hard work and efforts might not have fully rewarded as you wished this time, but don't feel too disappointed. You've got to believe your hard work and efforts right now will be fully rewarded in the very near future.

Mirai, please don't forget that you have lots of fans who are rooting for you.
Please rest well, then, on your feet again and go for your next goal!"

 

[Mrs. P]

Mirai! :yay: Mirai!! :yay: Mirai!!! :yay:

"Otsukare-sama at the recent US Nats!
Your hard work and efforts might not have fully rewarded as you wished this time, but don't feel too disappointed. You've got to believe your hard work and efforts right now will be fully rewarded in the very near future.

Mirai, please don't forget that you have lots of fans who are rooting for you.
Please rest well, then, on your feet again and go for your next goal!"

Always classy, deedee! I'm agree!

 

[ice coverage]

@mirai_nagasu

Home after a successful #champscamp. Thank you @usfigureskating for the best one yet. http://instagram.com/p/dd8cBRi5Tj/
12:25 AM - 26 Aug 13
https://twitter.com/mirai_nagasu/status/371896131774844928​

We didn't have a separate Champs Camp thread this year, and this photo is just one of the many good ones floating around out there.
This presumably spontaneous group (off ice): Zhang, Nagasu, Rippon, Aaron, Gao, Zawadzki, M. Shibutani, Miner, Dornbush.
Love all the attractive faces and the range of expressions.

Wishing the best for Nagasu and and her friends this season.

 

[Carmen95]

I am so impressed of her, she was SO strong at Olympics being just 16 years of age... she had ups and downs afterwards, but I hope she is on for the new Olympics because she would deserve it. She is sweet, energetic... looking forward for this season!

I already saw her new LP - James Bond, I loved it! And got kinda annoyed as some people started saying she is copying Yuna

 

[Binthere]

I so wish that she would choose music which totally reflects her fun loving puckish personality. She would truly shine if she skated with joy.