Nobunari Oda

[livetoskate]

Nobu is one of the few who has kept up his jumping skills years after quitting competitive skating. I'm so impressed by him, and he seems really funny and friendly with all the skaterz. I think of his 3 axel (as well as Mura's) when I try to leap into pathetic axel attempts.

 

[Old Cat Lady]

I can't believe he got a 4 lutz post retirement. Mad respect for the guy.

 

[Arriba627]

I've seen him do a 4T but don't recall him ever doing a 4Lz.

 

[Old Cat Lady]

I've seen him do a 4T but don't recall him ever doing a 4Lz.

hmm. could have sworn I read that somewhere. Even so... I respect the skaters that continue to keep and even improve their skills

 

[Szeptuszka]

I've seen him do a 4T but don't recall him ever doing a 4Lz.

He landed it after a show, so sadly there is no video of it. Multiple fans reported it (also landing a different quad - Salchow, IIRC?), but filming isn't allowed at the Japanese shows. I have a gif of him landing a 1/4 underrotated 4Lz shortly after turning senior, though: https://imgur.com/a/zW7nimo

It's a shame he never had any confidence in himself, his jumps were out of this world. He also got a Rippon Lutz and Loop (post-retirement) and includes them in his gala programs pretty often

 

[deedee1]

A big earthquake hit Osaka area incl Takatsuki-city where Nobu's family currently lives this morning. :no: Nobu's left his message to fans in his Twitter account. Sorry in advance if already posted elsewhere.

朝のこの時間の高槻北部、ズドーンて大きな音がして数十秒揺れて、膝から崩れて立てなくなって、
１時間立ってもまだ足ガクガク心臓バクバク、家の中めちゃくちゃ、余震にビビりまくる。
でも今は少し落ち着いて、なんとかみんな無事です。ご心配おかけしました。

"This time of the day, early in the morning, in the northern part of Takatsuki, there was a big BANG we've heard, then the house started shaking for like ten, twenty seconds. I fell on the knees and just could not get up...
One hour since... but my legs, body still trembling, my heart still fluttering hard... Everything in the house fell over. Become very nervous everytime there's an aftershock...

However, we feel more self-possessed now. All of my family members are fine. I thank you all for worrying about me and my family."

 

[Szeptuszka]

Thanks for the translation. When I heard about the earthquake on a webstream, I was hoping Nobu and his family were OK. I'm relieved nobody was hurt!

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/ryusemakiz/status/868769870804000768?s=21 I don’t know why this was filmed, but Nobu in this action hero sequence is so funny :eeking:

 

[livetoskate]

Haha, maybe he's testing the waters to become a martial arts movie star? He still looks like a teenager. Hard to believe he has 3 kids now!

 

[Szeptuszka]

https://twitter.com/ryusemakiz/status/868769870804000768?s=21 I don’t know why this was filmed, but Nobu in this action hero sequence is so funny :eeking:

That's awesome! Would be great to see him in an actual movie someday :agree: That was a cool fighting sequence!

 

[Mrs. P]

Oh Nobu, why must you play with my heart like this? #comeback

LOL

I mean seriously, WHY NOT NOBU?!

Really, why not?

 

[dorispulaski]

Definitely come back Nobu! You still have mad skills.

And your kids will love to watch you compete!

 

[Mrs. P]

LOL, Misha!

https://twitter.com/mishageofficial/status/1014436281525456896

 

[matmuh]

LOL, Misha!

https://twitter.com/mishageofficial/status/1014436281525456896

not just Misha, everyone wants to adopt him

 

[QueenOfTheRoad]

not just Misha, everyone wants to adopt him

Awwww, this is cute :luv17:. I have always thought that Nobu retired too early, but Japan has so many possibilities for a pro skater...

 

[BossT]

Nobunari Oda #1 - Denis Ten & Frds 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7x5GE6H7Xo

Nobunari Oda #2 - Denis Ten & Frds 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8YVtU2Aspk

 

[Mrs. P]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ZjDS7NL24&feature=youtu.be

What the heck, NOBU?! That is actually still a very competitive program for the men.
and with YMCA hands.

I feel like he could un-retire and win a Challenger event right now. DANG.

 

[Imov]

That YMCA move was gold he knows how to hype the crowd

 

[Interspectator]

Too cool! Nobu had me standing up and clapping with the crowd.

 

[dorispulaski]

So happy to see Nobu put on such a great performance!