Shoma Uno: 2014-2024

[Hronop]

I wanted to share one of my earlier posts with you, which I now translated into English (I decided to translate a number of my posts, first because I think some of you might be interested to read them, and second I was contacted and asked to do that--and that's because there's an interest from some other people, who want to translate some of these posts into other languages). I am sure it will make rounds on Twitter soon, but I share it here before it gets on Twitter--just because you all deserve to have a first read (if you're at all interested, of course). This post is about jumps, and the reason I translated this one first, and not some others, is precisely because of its topic. I have to confess, it took some guts to write it and post on a website, where the climate for such discussions was not ideal, to say the least. You all know why, I think: because it's Shoma ... and jumps. No need to explain further. And I was very pleased when I saw that it was at least tolerated and that the ensuing discussion was more or less healthy. One of my tricks here was to take an unexpected road: instead of talking about all these technical pre/under/over/post-issues, I decided to focus on the way Shoma's jumps are integrated into his choreo and how they respond to music, and I have some firm evidence here, I think, that Mihoko and Shoma are doing some exceptionally good work here, which ought to be praised. Yes, Shoma's jumps should be praised, I believe, at the very least for this. So, if you're hooked already, here's the link. Scroll down for the English translation.

Edit: oh, I see now that it has been put on Twitter as well, what a coincidence. Anyway, enjoy and let me know what you think.

 

[MaiKatze]

New programs for Shomita!! And we'll get to see one soon?!

Well I have a little Shoma story from yesterday. For my Japanese class our teacher gave us an assignment to present about something for 5-10 minutes (in Japanese of course). She knows I love figure skating and she is actually pretty knowledgeable too! So naturally I decided to talk about my Olympics trip. I used photos as well and when it got to Shoma's she said he was Kawaii! So I didn't say anything but I laughed to myself thinking that Shoma might have a thing or two say about that. Maybe I should have given her the memo But all in all it was so much fun to relive that amazing time again.

That's so funny, a few years ago...I think it was in 2013, I also held a presentation in japanese class. My subject: Daisuke Takahashi. My teacher back then was like "Ah, do you know that there is a descendant of Oda Nobunaga, who is a famous figure skater?"
*Grmbl* Yes, I know, BUT I'm talking about Daisuke here....haha! *lol*

 

[demarinis5]

Or he could skate with no music and people could just enjoy looking at him!

Good one Arriba!

 

[Hronop]

Or he could skate with no music and people could just enjoy looking at him!

And wear no costume. Just your CK.
Oops.

 

[Bel]

And wear no costume. Just your CK.
Oops.

:eeking:

 

[c3zara]

He could even not skate at all. Just stand in the middle of the ice for 5 minutes. And say it's a new minimalistic Ex

 

[oatmella]

no music, no costumes, no skating

 

[gacchan]

I wanted to share one of my earlier posts with you, which I now translated into English

Edit: oh, I see now that it has been put on Twitter as well, what a coincidence. Anyway, enjoy and let me know what you think.

I've read your article when I began looking for reviews on Shoma...I like your approach tbh, I mean, most comments/ reviews on figure skaters are focused on technical side (textbook jumps/ problematic jumps/ difficulty in BV etc.). True the artistry of skaters are mentioned as well but how the jumps integrated into choreo was seldom been analyzed. If people claim that both jumping and artistry are important, why shouldn't they look deeper into the synergy of jumps and choreo?

And yes, from what you've written you should really earn a postcard /wink

 

[Aglae]

Hronop, thank you for sharing your analysis !
You could write a phD on Shoma. I would read it
I'm looking forward to your next translations, thank you so much for both writing those texts and translating them :2thumbs:

 

[Hronop]

Hronop, thank you for sharing your analysis !
You could write a phD on Shoma. I would read it
I'm looking forward to your next translations, thank you so much for both writing those texts and translating them :2thumbs:

That'd be my second. Doctor of ShomaUnoWissenschaft.

 

[Dreamer57]

Thank youu this day has been sooo good...not only Shoma news but also high marks

Congrats!

Yes, Shoma's jumps should be praised, I believe, at the very least for this. So, if you're hooked already, here's the link. Scroll down for the English translation.

Edit: oh, I see now that it has been put on Twitter as well, what a coincidence. Anyway, enjoy and let me know what you think.

I enjoyed this! It would make a good thesis
It also reminds me of how much thought and planning must go into his programs before he even gets to skate. So happy that he has Mihoko!

 

[Grap74]

Or a Spirits Medley:

'The Blessed Spirits, Legends (Sacred Spirits) and Great Spirit!'

subtitled 'Spiritual Ecstasy' @Hronop

This made my day...

Or he could skate with no music and people could just enjoy looking at him!

All your ideas have me laughing like crazy...thanks!

At least, let him present other skaters cause sometimes he forgets to say their names and we get to hear his adorable giggles! :luv17:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjkMHZwDh-d/?taken-by=feimeicheng

 

[Grap74]

I wanted to share one of my earlier posts with you, which I now translated into English (I decided to translate a number of my posts, first because I think some of you might be interested to read them, and second I was contacted and asked to do that--and that's because there's an interest from some other people, who want to translate some of these posts into other languages). I am sure it will make rounds on Twitter soon, but I share it here before it gets on Twitter--just because you all deserve to have a first read (if you're at all interested, of course). This post is about jumps, and the reason I translated this one first, and not some others, is precisely because of its topic. I have to confess, it took some guts to write it and post on a website, where the climate for such discussions was not ideal, to say the least. You all know why, I think: because it's Shoma ... and jumps. No need to explain further. And I was very pleased when I saw that it was at least tolerated and that the ensuing discussion was more or less healthy. One of my tricks here was to take an unexpected road: instead of talking about all these technical pre/under/over/post-issues, I decided to focus on the way Shoma's jumps are integrated into his choreo and how they respond to music, and I have some firm evidence here, I think, that Mihoko and Shoma are doing some exceptionally good work here, which ought to be praised. Yes, Shoma's jumps should be praised, I believe, at the very least for this. So, if you're hooked already, here's the link. Scroll down for the English translation.

Edit: oh, I see now that it has been put on Twitter as well, what a coincidence. Anyway, enjoy and let me know what you think.

Thanks for sharing, Hronop! Your analysis are really a joy to read! Coach Fluffy does a lot of hard work and Shoma does a great job expressing it, I admire both of them because it's a very difficult task. And I also admire you, Hronop because you are a great analyst, writer and translator. Bravo!

 

[Arriba627]

And wear no costume. Just your CK.
Oops.

You're slipping Hronop. You forgot to say "Did I cross the line here?" Sounds like Sho would need to use the Brian Joubert music!

 

[Arriba627]

That'd be my second. Doctor of ShomaUnoWissenschaft.

You have earned your Doctorate in Shomalogy! Thx so much for your amazingly detailed analysis. This serves as a great reminder of the complexity of Fluffy's choreography! Really enjoyed the examples you gave of the 3As, especially the Ladies in Lavender ones that are my favorites. I also LOVE the rolling 3's into the 4T. I watched Shoma practice that umpteen times and saw how carefully it was woven into the choreography. As Chris C told us, it's so hard to control that move, and Shoma does a masterful job with it. He may be little, but he is SO strong.
I'll look forward to your thoughts when we see the new programs. :clapper:

Adding -- I never realized that you're quite a linguist too! Multi talented!

 

[xeyra]

Or a Spirits Medley:

'The Blessed Spirits, Legends (Sacred Spirits) and Great Spirit!'

subtitled 'Spiritual Ecstasy' @Hronop

I would actually be very interested in something like this.

 

[idontknow]

DM me if anyone want shoma gutto with eng sub :agree:

 

[Hronop]

You're slipping Hronop. You forgot to say "Did I cross the line here?" Sounds like Sho would need to use the Brian Joubert music!

Oh, the line, right!.. I can't see it. Apparently, it's gone!

 

[Latremu]

You're slipping Hronop. You forgot to say "Did I cross the line here?" Sounds like Sho would need to use the Brian Joubert music!

Please no, not the Brain Joubert music! Memories of that would kill me. Him and his serious face while working out in his white somewhat loose briefs. I could barely keep my countenance. Imagine if it was Shoma... :eekn:

Oh, the line, right!.. I can't see it. Apparently, it's gone!

Hronop can no longer see the line because he's gone WAAAY beyond the line and crossed it some time ago! Thanks for the analysis, Hronop! You can most definitely be the Shoma expert on musicality and artistic expression, your analysis of his programs/movements/jumps are so well-thought out and eye-opening. I can actually easily picture you doing a thesis on Shoma. :thumbsup:

Shoma will skate to 'See you again'. Troll Level 132! :dev2:

He could also skate to Turandot

MaiKatze, don't troll me! We are DONE, and I mean DONE, with See You Again! Although I still sometimes hear it on the radio and it still brings a smile to my face automatically, a split second before I remember that Shoma skated to it (and the moves play in my head). It's a visceral reaction (the smile especially). I too am supporting a "Spirits" medley! That would be cool.

And yes, we are even more done with Turandot, Aglae. Enough of that program. It's made him cry more times than I'd want to see (which is never again, at least not in frustration/dismay). :sad4::curse:

Edited- The irony: I mistyped "Brain" for Brian, when that video had very little to do with the brain.

 

[c3zara]

Oh wow I didn't know what that Brian Joubert reference was about but I just found out :shocked: thanks for that