DOI 2026 brought a lot of spoilers, so here is what programs I'm anticipating now.
Both pieces choreographed by Kana Muramoto, for Sota and for Kao. I've been watching her growth as an artist and as a choreographer. So, I'm absolutely curious what the new season will bring.
IkuKo and UtaMasa Rhythm Dances. Last season, the short programs of Cathy Reed camp teams stood out as a breath of fresh air. I wonder if they can maintain the same impression this year.
Mone's Bond program.
Wakaba's Skyfall program of 2018 was great. If More does a remake, good. If she adds something original, even better.
I have mixed feelings regarding Yuna Aoki. I really liked her collaborations with Alex Johnson and Misha Ge. Shae-Lynn Bourne feels like a bit of a letdown. I know, I know, she's a top choreographer and Yuna probably saw this as an opportunity. But, if you work with a top choreographer, you may find yourself on the bottom of their client list. So, I don't know... but I need to see anyway.
I think Por una cabeza suits Ami's skating style, hence I'm rather anticipating this program... even though it's a tango.
I still don't know what to expect from Mao Shimada's program but I want to find out. Same for Rio Nakata.
Then, of course, there's Kazuki Tomono. This apparently goes without saying because of his performing abilities but this lesser known song by Queen is
so perfect... It has elation, it has drama, it has everything except it's a little short even for the short program so the only question mark is about that (does he use a remix?). Otherwise, my expectancy is sky-high.