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While I don't doubt Jason and Yuzuru could learn abit from each other , do you really think Yuzuru need anyone to remind him what a total package is, when he already was and focus on that way before Jason come to TCC ? Jason's presence won't change how he think and aim for his ideal skating. Yuzuru's flexibilty, musicality, transitions are already everywhere in his program since novice days. He does deep and long IB/hydroblade in his ex for years. I don't like how some people often said Yuzuru need X or Y to replace Javi, as if he couldn't train on his own, with his own motivation. And one more thing, Jason did landed some good 3A this season, but all from long/telegraph entry. He often struggle with second 3A in LP, and his success rate (fully rotated with +GOE) this season is about 50% so I couldn't say it become much better and consistent. This is not to put Jason down, but maybe don't give him or anyone too much credits in Yuzuru's skating when its clearly not.

So DWilson's Schindler's List vs Lori's Schindler's List. The thing with Satoko's LP music is it mix with Hatikva - israels national anthem, I dont know if she aware of it. The SP is abit better, although I'm worried about 3 different cuts to a SP.

I think its tranditional SC + NHK for Yuzuru. Its a bit hard to predict for the rest because we don't know which Nathan would choose for 2nd GP, I'm gonna go with COR SA : Nathan, Shoma SC : Yuzuru, Kolyada IDF : Vincent, Shoma COC: Vincent, Boyang COR : Nathan, Kolyada, NHK : Yuzuru, Boyang

Zhou is not the only one who benefit from raise BV for UR. Satoko, Alina, Shoma, Junhwan... all have UR issue. The main thing is always selective UR/edge calls. Next season, a 4lz< with -2GOE is gonna score higher than 3lz +2GOE. Two clean jumps in SEQ have the same BV as two UR jump done seperately. Nice to see this is the way ISU reward qualities.

Yes. In 2015, they raised BV for 3T/3S ( from 4.1/4.2 to 4.3/4.4) and 4T< (7.2->8), 4S< (7.4->8.1). Alot people said the increase BV for UR quad is gonna benefit Jason Brown- #1 US man at that time. Tbh, I dont think the new SOV would affect much. Its not like they gonna call all URs anyway. Edit : for reference, some SOV changes in 2015/16 season : https://soyouwanttowatchfs.com/post/121595149845/2015-16-singlespairs-scale-of-values-and

I thought Evgenia at TCC means no more Averbubu program. I read he did a program for Liza as well, maybe there would be a phantomimes battle I feel like its DWilson + Misha Ge for Evgenia's LP

Its still new program for her, she performed this after 2 weeks of getting choreo if I'm not wrong. Maybe it can be improve later, i just hope i won't end up like her last season"s LP. Agree about Rika's.

Marin's LLL is ok, alot of poses but it suit her. The choreo is very Lori, very genetic. I like Rika's stsq, the transition into 3lz and 3lo. The program is very new and raw, I can't wait to see how it develop as the season goes. I hope they tone down the arm movements, it look abit busy at some points ( the same problem with beautiful storm). The layout is demanding, the scoring is high if she can skate clean. Aside from Rika's LP, the most interesting music choices so far are Kazuki's SP and Tomoki's LP.

I should say in recent years, or at least after Sochi. David Wilson did some great programs that I like, he's capable of good, innovative choreo while ticking all the boxes, it just he has more misses than hits these days.

I think this is a better music choice for Jason than last year's LP. Its hard to know how the whole 4 minute program would be base on 15 secs video. And DWilson is not known for good take/approach for warhorse ------ Ting Cui will keep her SP. She announced her LP music through IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxV7zhSlqgn/ Long program: composition of ‘Wayward Sisters’ and ‘Table for Two’ from the Nocturnal Animals Soundtrack Finally a non warhorse choice.

I dont think its a bad move, mainly because Gogolev is too young to predict if he would do better with TCC/ Lee. He has ok spin and SS for his age, but not stellar and questionable toe jump technique. Raf has biggest reputation and no top junior atm Be ready with all "omg he improved so much" from US media and skaters next season. It will be fun in Oly season as well.

If anything, he and his team won't risk the injuries just for ice show, he's one of few skaters doesn't have any financial problem. He skipped alot of competition and ice show in the past to recover too. I'm glad he will do Faoi, I took it as a sign that he must be well enough to skate. Yuzuru love ice shows and he deserve some great time with his friend and hometown crowd before new season.

I think it might be Javi's new flamenco ex will debut at Faoi, maybe with live music.

Isn't this during the same time as Faoi ?

There's no exact number how many skaters for S level. But we often don't see equal number of each. Last year there's 4 men and 6 ladies, its depend on the fields and potentials since Jpn ladies is stronger than men atm. I also think Kazuki deserve to be in S level, maybe he will move up later Please, most of Japanese skaters are in IMG, single out Shoma and Dai is ridiculous. This list is always follow by Nationals results since 2012. Senior Nationals medalist are always on S level for next season, that's why Dai is there. Its true that Marin didn't qualify any criteria, she's 15th at Nationals and didn't have good international results either. And why the order of the name being that important ? Its doesn't effect to the funding that Yuzuru receive. If being last in order is an add on, then you could say the same for Satoko and Wakaba. I doubt Yuzuru would care so much when he see his name is in 4th. ------ A reminder again that this list will be updated after GP assginment out. Some skaters will moved up and some junior will be added by then.

There's a JSF award event today but Yuzuru missed it for oversea training camp (?). I guess that mean he's back to TCC already. Source : https://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/20190425/fgr19042516470001-n1.html

JSF announce Team japan and funding list for 2019-2020 season : https://twitter.com/sponichiyamato/status/1121296475479138305 Special athletes : Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno, Daisuke Takahashi, Keiji Tanaka Kaori Sakamoto, Rika Kihira, Satoko Miyahara, Mai Mihara, Wakaba Higuchi Category A : Kazuki Tomono, Koshiro Shimada, Yuma Kagiyama, Tatsuya Tsuboi, Shun Sato Mako Yamashita, Yuna Shiraiwa, Yuhana Yokoi, Ayaka Hosoda, Nana Araki, Tomoe Kawabata Riku Miura/Shoya Ichihashi Misato Komatsubara / Tim Koleto Category B : Sota Yamamoto, Taichiro Yamakuma, Shu Nakamura, Sena Miyake, Mitsuki Sumoto, Kao Miura Yuna Aoki, Moa Iwano , Akari Matsubara, Rinka Watanabe, Wakana Naganawa, Rino Matsuke No Marin. But it could be changed when GP assignment out

A Waseda professor said Yuzuru's subject often take 6-8 years to finish and many gave up because its too hard. As far as I remember he often spend spring and summer as major learning time. A few years ago he said he only sleep 5-6 hours/day during ice shows and always studying right after performing.

They did try something new with Orange color sky but didn't work out. I can understand they decide the SP should be in her comfort zone . This music suit her but there's very little room for IN and music cut/structure. After Jeremy's 2013-14 LP, everyone's program look pale in comparison.

ShaeLyn did a program for Wagner with the same music. IMO, that's more of Misha's style - warhorse, dramatic. Skaters need to know Muse has alot of great songs other than Exogenesis part 3 Even part 2 would be nice.

Tbh I don't mind if Yuzuru stick with Jeff and Shae Lyn. The thing is Yuzuru trust and very open with them . And they clearly respect and welcome any input and idea from him - a thing that quite rare for top choreographers. Especially Shae, she's willing to study and does choreo for any music he bring to her. He could try new style with them as he did a couple of times before, and imo they're capable of something new and fresh as well. The main thing about new choreographer is a different range of movement/approach but I think he should try out an EX first before competitive program. He's back from injuries, has alot of thing to do with tech content, its better for him to stick with those whose he feel comfortable. As for hydroblading and Ina Bauer, its all fine as long as it fit to the music. The 1st version of Origin used these moves as transitions but it got change after 4T3A come. I dont mind seeing those movement if its well done, like Satoko and Jason often did sprial in their chsq. With 30 sec less, I think we won't see any Seimei -like chsq in anytime soon. Tbh I don't think judges care about these thing. I'm reading a book about anime and there's so many wonderful OSTs. I hope he would choose japanese music/composer for next season.

Finally the season is over, and we will see Yuzuru next week. I think there should be a thread to predict his music/program next season too.

I enjoy reading Joseph's interview. Very insightful about his training and TCC's schedule for their skaters and Ghislain's approach in fixing technique. Love the part about Yuzuru. According to the interviewer, the "saturday" Joseph talked is 30/3, seem like Yuzuru's doing well. I hope it means he can do Faoi (if he's healthy enough of course)

I kind of expect what they write so i won't give any click. No country is better than US when it comes to media play and brainwashing, praise their athletes by tearing down their rivals. If any top US skater has the same injury, NBC would make sure to remind people at least once a week for the next 4 years. I'm glad Yuzuru never give western media any exclusive interview, they don't deserve it.

Its abit unclear, they said medical treatment for 2-3 months, no mention about rest or rehabilitation. So unless Yuzuru himself talk about that, there's no way we could know. I love to see Yuzuru in ice shows, but I hope he has a proper rest and treatment, not skating while taking treatment. He need to recover well for next season and he knows it.