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Yes exactly, imo his interpretation is still quite "generic". More than sensuality, I actually think that tango requires sharp movements too...some skaters go into tango thinking about sensuality and how to project that, but imo it's a much more complex music to perform than just that. (I liked G/P's tango too) I do wonder why he choose to skate another Turandot program...I don't think his previous Turandot was that well received (no more than his current LP at least) and I don't know how different it can from the first one? I expected warhorses but not these ones.

Zhenya and Alina are pretty much a lock. I had hopes for Polina but I have to lower my expectations now...a shame because imo she's the best of Eteri's girls. Agree about Radionova, it was a smart move (and please work on that posture >.<).

I don't think Satoko is that much of a lock anymore. I think a lot will depend on the GP and how it goes, a spot/medal at the GPF would probably help a lot. Mai seems to be really consistent and it seems like after the gold medal at 4CC her pcs started rising (she receives higher PCS than Wakaba which is...questionable imho) and if Wakaba gets a decent layout (someone save her from her team y.y) she could be a threat. Marin will receive a push for sure (and while I do not like that, she is truly talented and she was underscored when it comes to pcs pretty much all season, especially if compared to the likes of Zagitova)...I don't think Kaori has much of a chance, but I would have said the same for Mai last year so... Re: men, there's not much besides Yuzu and Shoma. Sota is promising, but who knows how he is these days? I wouldn't put much faith in the junior men, actually, Koshiro has even grown a lot so he might struggle with that as well. If someone wants to suffer, Shun Sato is age eligible for juniors from next season. He's a little mushroom from Sendai (I think) and he looks pretty good. He's working on his 3A though...

I actually liked Shoma's FS until I saw it live. The crossovers (the jumping technique yikes c.c) irked me a lot. Also, out of curiosity, thoughts about his interpretation? I'm not a fan of tango in figure skating (it's really difficult to perform a good tango imho) and I admit that imo he performed his Turandot better than the tango. But I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority. :grin:

Pairs: Nicole Della Monica & Matteo Guarise SP: Magnificat LP: Tree of Life *I have no idea what it is though* Dance: Charlene Guignard & Marco Fabbri LP: Exogenesis Symphony Part III you can add anything by Muse to the warhorses xD

I thought I'd share these (archery fanarts are kind of my latest obsession :grin: ) xD https://twitter.com/tmky_fs/status/857968998889078784/photo/1