Tatsuki Machida

[ioanna]

I found this small video on twitter and had to share

Kenji Miyamoto, Akiko Suzuki and Takeshi Honda imitating Tatsuki's East Of Eden opening pose
https://vine.co/v/OratO71m9jl

 

[Maria Victoria]

I posted a bunch of photos of Tatsuki from Trophee Eric Bompard --> HERE

He is a great subject to photograph - so many "dramatic" poses! :-D

I found this small video on twitter and had to share

Kenji Miyamoto, Akiko Suzuki and Takeshi Honda imitating Tatsuki's East Of Eden opening pose
https://vine.co/v/OratO71m9jl

Thank you for sharing!

 

[ioanna]

Tatsuki on Get Sports
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2c0vmk_141208-世界の頂へ-vtr_sport

They show him walking on the streets of Bordeaux and visiting a wine cellar.

 

[ioanna]

IFS magazine made a poll - Who Will Land on the 2014 Grand Prix Final Podium?

I admit I was surprised to see Tatsuki getting the most votes out of all the competitors (including ladies, pairs and ice dance) with around 1600 votes or 10.78% of the poll
http://www.ifsmagazine.com/polls/30-who-will-land-on-the-2014-grand-prix-final-podium#pd_a_8485456

Go Tatsuki!

 

[firal]

Tatsuki on Get Sports
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2c0vmk_141208-世界の頂へ-vtr_sport

They show him walking on the streets of Bordeaux and visiting a wine cellar.

Loving how he has to match his wine-colored outfit to be in Bordeaux He sounds very determined to get a medal at GPF since he said he had never gotten one. Wishing him all the best!

 

[ioanna]

News report on Tatsuki and Yuzuru
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2c42xd_141209-d-出国-エンタメ_sport

Tatsuki left to Barcelona and he gave a small interview at the airport. Looks like he cut his hair a bit.

 

[ioanna]

According to this article, Tatsuki and Shoma Uno have arrived in Barcelona earlier this morning.
http://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/20141209/fgr14120919160002-n1.html

Tatsuki says he enjoyed the view of the sea from the window of the airplane and is determined to give his best at the GPF.

 

[ioanna]

Aki Sawada wrote a long article about Tatsuki which I wish I could understand, but I'm posting it here anyway
http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2014/12/10/016/

 

[ioanna]

Practice reports from twitter user @CSSp4

it seems like tatsuki was mostly practicing his 3F+2T+2Lo

his 4T is absolutely solid. skipped 3A, idr the combo

i like tatsuki a lot in person. he has beautiful back posture and a nice finish to his movements. his jumps are so consistent, its scary lol

 

[Maria Victoria]

Thanks for all the updates Ionap! Now getting so excited and also anxious for the GPF. Wishing all the competitors bring their A game.

 

[iceberg]

I found this small video on twitter and had to share

Kenji Miyamoto, Akiko Suzuki and Takeshi Honda imitating Tatsuki's East Of Eden opening pose
https://vine.co/v/OratO71m9jl

AHAHAHAHAHA hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love this thanks ioanap your the best!

 

[iceberg]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ca2h3_1211グモニ-５時６時台_sport

I love their practice especially Tatsuki and Yuzu!

 

[foruiz]

Thanks for the links everyone!!! It is now so hard to keep my mind on school work... Go get your GPF medal Tatsuki!!! Any color with do for me

 

[ioanna]

This news report has a little more footage of Tatsuki's SP practice
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2cba1s_141211sp_sport

Did I understand the presenter wrong or did they just also attribute Tatsuki the "ace of Japan" title? They sure love that word.

 

[ioanna]

Another news report showing Yuzuru and Tatsuki arriving to practice and a few sneak peaks of their FS
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ccuhw_12-12-開幕直前gpf-関西ローカル_sport

 

[Sandpiper]

I know I shouldn't betray Javi in his moment of need, but a part of me will be absolutely thrilled if Tatsuki wins this. Mainly because his Skate America performances are (still) hands down the best SP, LP, and overall performances of the men's field so far this year. Nothing else comes close.

 

[ioanna]

I know I shouldn't betray Javi in his moment of need, but a part of me will be absolutely thrilled if Tatsuki wins this. Mainly because his Skate America performances are (still) hands down the best SP, LP, and overall performances of the men's field so far this year. Nothing else comes close.

So far he promised to "avenge his TEB performances" and to "skate without being overwhelmed like in the past years", he's had the most solid practice reports out of all men so it really just comes down to which Tatsuki shows up in the competition, the SA Tatsuki or the TEB Tatsuki. I just hope he skates two clean, strong programs regardless of the color of the medal, given his GPF history.

Edit: it seems like Tatsuki had the worst SP run through of the Japanese men today. I can only hope these are not his GPF demons coming back to shake him up and this is a case of bad practice - good competition.

As for who is going to win this - in spite of people predicting off podium results, I'm not underestimating Yuzuru. I think he can defend his GPF title.

 

[Silvia451]

I heard that he had problems with his jumps these days. I hope he'll concentrate and give his best. I love his SP and I'd like to see it clean again.
(I don't even know if tonight I support Yuzu, Javi or Tatsuki. I guess I'll be happy for any of them)

 

[ioanna]

I heard that he had problems with his jumps these days.

Only today, he had perfect practices the days before. Hopefully he will not let himself be overwhelmed.

 

[Sandpiper]

I think Tatsuki knows he has a chance to not just medal but to win. I hope he takes it. Imo, if he's clean, I think that would be enough (Javi rarely skates a clean LP, and Yuzuru might not be up to the task yet, physically or mentally).