Stars on Ice Japan 2023

[TallyT]

Jason may not have left competition yet, but it looks like he is working well on building a place for himself in international shows.

 

[Magill]

Jason may not have left competition yet, but it looks like he is working well on building a place for himself in international shows.

Oh, I like Jason's vlog a lot. It's fun and refreshing, and allows us to peek backstage where no reporters would usually be allowed. I also must say that the pure admiration he shows for Yuzu is truly endearing
But, yeah, he himself is just a dream performer for shows where musicality, art, beauty, performance skills and ability to draw audience in are all that really counts. And he has plenty of it all and more, for sure! So no wonder shows do and will love him, whether he still competes or not.

 

[TallyT]

From Piper's instagram

pipergilles on Instagram: "We will miss you Iwate, thanks for the memories ✌🏻 - - - #japan #starsonice #skating #figureskating #iceskating #iceshow #yuzuruhanyu #starsonice #athlete #athletelife #travel #traveljapan #iwate #oshu #funtimes"

548 Likes, 6 Comments - @pipergilles on Instagram: "We will miss you Iwate, thanks for the memories ✌🏻 - - - #japan #starsonice #skating #figure..."

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[Mauve]

They seem to be taking the same picture at the end of each show
From Kao Miura's IG :

kao miura 三浦佳生 on Instagram: "スターズオンアイス奥州公演終了！ 明日からの横浜もお願いします！🙏 #starsonice #スターズオンアイス #岩手 #奥州"

424 Likes, 9 Comments - kao miura 三浦佳生 (@kao.miura) on Instagram: "スターズオンアイス奥州公演終了！ 明日からの横浜もお願いします！�..."

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[Mauve]

All the skaters who ever jumped a 4A in the whole history of humanity are on this picture :

Ilia Malinin on Instagram: "Guess who #yuzuruhanyu #soi #starsonice"

33K likes, 683 comments - ilia_quadg0d_malinin on April 5, 2023: "Guess who #yuzuruhanyu #soi #starsonice".

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I'm bittersweet about this because I don't like Ilia Malinin's skating so they don't feel the same to me, but at least he recognises Yuzuru Hanyu's attempt (after weeks of fs commenters ignoring it, it is welcome).

 

[Magill]

Today was the SOI day when Yuzuru skated his new "One Summer's Day" programme, which has been created for GIFT and was never seen in competitions. As it is growing truly iconic, together with his amazing costume that has already made its way to quite a few avatars, even on this board, I think it deserves to be linked here and not just in his FF.
To give you some more context, the music comes from Japanese "Spirited Away" animated fantasy anime movie which is kind of iconic on its own. Yuzu has impersonated much-loved character of Haku the White Dragon - hence the costume. Haku is the wounded protector, the spirt of a river annihilated by human urban development. Choreographed by David Wilson. Mesmerizing and beautiful.

 

[yesterday]

 

[TallyT]

Yokohama...

 

[Magill]

Jason and Yuzu having a little side event by the boards
It is always so heartwarming to see those two having fun together!

 

[gleungc6]

Madi and Evan released a podcast episode today covering some of their experiences so far on tour.

 

[TallyT]

Madi and Evan released a podcast episode today covering some of their experiences so far on tour.

Oooh, link? (I do like Maddie)

 

[gleungc6]

Oooh, link? (I do like Maddie)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rhx6XMnhOKztgNdplDsmM?si=a4AR-dP7ShW5wRVIU6djkw&dd=1 on Spotify but if you don’t have Spotify, if you type in ‘unlaced with chock and bates’ on a different platform of your choice I’m sure you’ll find it! It’s on Apple too

 

[TallyT]

Pictures from Alexa's and Piper's instangrams for the last but one day

pipergilles auf Instagram: "Can’t believe we only have 1 @starsonice Japan show left! Going to miss all of these smiles! - - - #starsonice #yuzuruhanyu #skating #figureskating #iceskating #skatingshows #japan #athletes #smiles #skating #teamcanada #

3,763 Likes, 40 Comments - @pipergilles on Instagram: "Can’t believe we only have 1 @starsonice Japan show left! Going to miss all of these smiles! -..."

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Alexa Knierim on Instagram: "Grabbed some photos today. 📸Obviously, I had to put my photo with the legend first! 🤩 #yuzuruhanyu #soijapan"

3,425 Likes, 37 Comments - Alexa Knierim (@alexa_knierim) on Instagram: "Grabbed some photos today. 📸Obviously, I had to put my photo with the legend first! 🤩 #yuz..."

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[Magill]

And some more pics from Maddie

 

[TallyT]

Jason and Yuzu at today's ending... the last one

 

[rabidline]

So gorgeous...

 

[TallyT]

Piper's instagram, including Kaori's cake!

Piper Gilles on Instagram: "I don’t even know where to begin with this post but I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to skate with Paul and all the other incredible athletes here on Stars On Ice Japan. The crowds were an absolute drea

5,263 likes, 32 comments - pipergilles on April 9, 2023: "I don’t even know where to begin with this post but I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to skate with Paul and all the other incredible athletes here on Stars On Ice Japan. The crowds were an absolute dream, there were...

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[Magill]

They really seem to be having such a good fun both on and off the ice. Sad it is already gone.
Thank you to the skaters for giving us such a treat, as well as to the posters, the vloggers and the wonderful Japanese audience !!!

 

[Magill]

Still some more coming from Jason as a postscriptum to the show ...