Yuma Kagiyama

[noskates]

Yayyy Yuma. I rewatched his short program - it never fails to make me smile.

 

[yuumagical]

Yuma did awesome in the Olympic team event short program!!! Hope he can keep this good energy going for the individual event!!!

 

[Arriba627]

Beautiful job by Yuma in the SP!

 

[16Olympics]

I'm here late to congratulate Yuma. What a skate. There aren't enough accolades for all that program showed. Looking forward to today's 3 events. He's not skating today but what he did won't be forgotten. Best to Shun today.

 

[reneerose]

Yuma you did your best today. Wishing you a clean free skate! It's going to be epic, no matter what happens. We love you!

BTW, can anyone who knows Japanese translate what he says in this video? He's so cute! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUmKnKbk1zW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

[reneerose]

No Japanese translation available for my post above? I really want to know what he said in that video!

 

[yuumagical]

No Japanese translation available for my post above? I really want to know what he said in that video!

My Japanese isn't the best, but I'll see what I can do! One moment please, and I will edit this post with a rough translation!

Rough translation:

First part: Yuma had a fun time during the short program. He says he was a little unsteady on the axel and turned on it too much. Maybe if he had landed it, he could have gotten over 100 points. He's still satisfied with his program, though.

Second part: Yuma has two more days until the free skate, so all he can do is practice. He wants to give it his all. Yuma also mentions that he miiiiight change his costume and he hopes we look forward to it! *giggle*

You know, I had a feeling he might be using a new costume for the free skate, so it's good to have this sneaking suspicion confirmed! I'm looking forward to it and his free skate!

 

[reneerose]

My Japanese isn't the best, but I'll see what I can do! One moment please, and I will edit this post with a rough translation!

Rough translation:

First part: Yuma had a fun time during the short program. He says he was a little unsteady on the axel and turned on it too much. Maybe if he had landed it, he could have gotten over 100 points. He's still satisfied with his program, though.

Second part: Yuma has two more days until the free skate, so all he can do is practice. He wants to give it his all. Yuma also mentions that he miiiiight change his costume and he hopes we look forward to it! *giggle*

You know, I had a feeling he might be using a new costume for the free skate, so it's good to have this sneaking suspicion confirmed! I'm looking forward to it and his free skate!

Ohhhh thank you!!! You are the best!!!! I cannot wait! I want him to do his best clean skate. I want him to be relaxed like he was in 2022.

 

[yuumagical]

Ohhhh thank you!!! You are the best!!!! I cannot wait! I want him to do his best clean skate. I want him to be relaxed like he was in 2022.

I want him to be relaxed and perform at his best too! His free skate is just so beautiful and I really hope it all comes together at the Olympics! Maybe the new costume will help! I selfishly hope it's purple (My favorite color!), although I know Yuma's favorite color is blue...

 

[reneerose]

Did anyone see this? I thought this was so sweet and wonderful! Kaori and Yuma! https://www.instagram.com/p/DSj6sp8Aa2-/

 

[yuumagical]

Did anyone see this? I thought this was so sweet and wonderful! Kaori and Yuma! https://www.instagram.com/p/DSj6sp8Aa2-/

Yes, this was from the Medalist on Ice gala at last year's JNats!

 

[reneerose]

Okay Yuma, I really wish it had been a super clean free skate today, but that's okay. I only hope you please go to Worlds because I want another opportunity for you to skate Turandot again before the season ends! It's such a great piece of music and wonderful program it needs a few more outings before you put it back in your program "wardrobe". Much love, from a fan.

 

[yuumagical]

I must say the new costume seriously reminds me of Shoma's Turandot costume...and Yuma somehow got silver, just like Shoma did back then...glad Yuma was able to hang in there during such a wild event...

I too hope Yuma can skate Turandot better at Worlds, the way it's choreographed goes really well with his style of skating and I'm just not sure why it hasn't "clicked" yet with Yuma. One more chance for a magical moment, please!

 

[reader3]

Congrats to Yuma!

 

[iluvtodd]

Congrats to Yuma! By all means go to Worlds & skate lights out. You are a treasure!

 

[reneerose]

They still have World Team Trophy right? But that's such a throwaway competition now. I loved Yuma's new blue costume, I thought it fit in really well.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

They still have World Team Trophy right? But that's such a throwaway competition now. I loved Yuma's new blue costume, I thought it fit in really well.

WTT happens every other year, so the next one will be held in 2027 since we had it last year

 

[reneerose]

Ooops...thanks for that info! BTW I'm watching Yuma in the press conference: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-...nference-men-s-free-skate-milano-cortina-2026 He really talks about the past 4 years at 23:56

 

[reneerose]

I really love this photo! https://www.instagram.com/p/DUwBZ27guj0/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

[Arriba627]

They still have World Team Trophy right? But that's such a throwaway competition now. I loved Yuma's new blue costume, I thought it fit in really well.

I was surprised to see he had a new costume. I really liked it! As yuumagical mentioned, it reminds me of Shoma's 2017-2018 Turandot costume.