NHK Trophy 2011

ddmm wrote:

Spacey, YES, surely easy to pack. I wonder what the brand name is. It's quite unique.

Her dress is rather unique. I do not know the brand. It looks like it is made from chirimen (Japanese crinkly fabric). I love that kind of fabric. It is easy to pack when you travel.

Batsuchan wrote:

I haven't been able to watch ANYTHING else or catch up on everything you all have written ( ), but I HAVE TO KNOW--what is going on with Taka and Mao??!! My little shipper heart almost exploded when I looked at their blog posts!

Yey Batsuchan! I’ve missed you! I love your insight and humor.

bellarina wrote:

Whenever there's a Taka/Mao moment, I look for a Batsuchan post.

Me too!

bellarina wrote:

Seriously, though, that probably didn't happen, but I do think something happened over the summer. Maybe it was the shock and heartbreak over the earthquake; maybe it was the combination of everything that's happened to her so far; maybe she rediscovered her joy of skating as her hard work started to really pay off in practices. I don't know if we'll ever know what it was, but it made her a better skater and artist.

You’re right! I’m also speculating that Mrs. Sato (Kumiko Sensei) is a wonderful influence. She has such a kind and nurturing smile. Her husband appears strict and serious. Though around Mao, he does seem to be quite taken by her charm. Nobuo Sensei can’t help but crack a smile. Maybe the Sato’s are in tune with Mao’s artistic sensibilities. I think being able to communicate with her coaches is wonderful for Mao. Her expression is easy and natural.

dlynndao wrote:

Alex Shibutani just posted a 2nd photo album on Fb from NHK Trophy banquet and karaoke afterwards (many awesome pics, definitely check it out! http://on.fb.me/rJPJDo). Various pictures of himself and Maia with different teammates/other skaters attending the banquet...and then!


caption: "with Mao and Taka!"

Because they come together in a pair, of course

Wonderful photo! They all look great! Taka-chan is very photogenic.

shikure wrote:

Pics from Akko's blog, Akko and Dai did interview together


They got the same assignment for GPS and end up with similar good results.
I saw Akko cheered Dai before SC on twitter and that was so sweet.

Kawaii!! So cute! Dai and Akiko are about the same age and they seem to get along well.

Lovely pics and videos everyone! Thank you all!

AWWWW so CUTE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q94vvUD_ukk

haha I just postet the same video in Mao's thread lol we most have done it at the same time

jkblues wrote:

AWWWW so CUTE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q94vvUD_ukk

sooo cute.

Do any japanese skaters speak english other than Miki, Dai, Nobu and (I think) Taka?

Mao_Asada_sunrise wrote:

With this video, I can finally see clearly how fast her speed is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsSW3fkAGPc

Thanks for the link! It's interesting to see her SP from this perspective. She really does fly across that rink, doesn't she?

Anyone uploaded Mao's Jupiter EX? I can't see it in YT.

i still want to see the medal ceremony

ballerinamao wrote:

i still want to see the medal ceremony

Here: http://go.sharehub.com/shared/b87b9517-b13c-4633-81de-bfa8ceba2f9e

illani wrote:

Mao_Asada_sunrise wrote:

With this video, I can finally see clearly how fast her speed is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsSW3fkAGPc

Thanks for the link! It's interesting to see her SP from this perspective. She really does fly across that rink, doesn't she?

That's what I thought, too! That's Mao's mark on the ice!

medal ceremony

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK61Zf05p0E

awesome guys you really are the best

alyssa wrote:

Anyone uploaded Mao's Jupiter EX? I can't see it in YT.

Mao's Jupiter!

Mao's clear and complete program including the exhibition during the NHK trophy.

http://www9r.nhk.or.jp/figure2/r/single_viewer.html?s=202&p=15&gp=2&cp=310

Spacey wrote:

Mao's Jupiter!

Thank you!!!

And KariDebate and fefe_sky thanks for the medal ceremony!

Hi guys, I posted Mao-chan's LP at NHK on youtube, only people with the link can watch it. (NBC version)
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzqBQwZo2hc

fefe_sky wrote:

Hi guys, I posted Mao-chan's LP at NHK on youtube, only people with the link can watch it. (NBC version)
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzqBQwZo2hc

Oh no it got taken down! Is there any way you could upload it to mediafire?

bellarina wrote:

fefe_sky wrote:

Hi guys, I posted Mao-chan's LP at NHK on youtube, only people with the link can watch it. (NBC version)
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzqBQwZo2hc

Oh no it got taken down! Is there any way you could upload it to mediafire?

Sorry , I'll post it on MegaUpload ok? It's the fastest here

Here, this is a smaller version of my file, tomorrow I'll upload the real version cause here in Brazil it's 2:00 am

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BYM77I40

fefe_sky wrote:

Here, this is a smaller version of my file, tomorrow I'll upload the real version cause here in Brazil it's 2:00 am

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BYM77I40

Thanks fefe_sky!

Thank goodness it was Tara commenting for NBC rather than Scott "Scoot" Hamilton. Tara, I feel, is one of the few commentators who "gets" Mao's attitude towards skating and the way she's always trying to improve/challenge herself. Tara mentioned in this commentary that Mao's comeback shows how tough and resilient she is. Tara also said that she doesn't know many skaters who could come back like this

Also, I love love love the last spin (the donut into Biellmann) - can't stop watching it.

fefe_sky wrote:

Hi guys, I posted Mao-chan's LP at NHK on youtube, only people with the link can watch it. (NBC version)
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzqBQwZo2hc

Could you please upload it on mediafire or swoopshare? YT blocked it already.

I was watching Mao's FS when my sister walked into the room(she cares nothing about figure skating) and she made a remark about the "boring music". I actually agree with her, I like classical music but I do think Liebesträume is pretty boring, maybe it's the arrangement or maybe I've heard it to many times by now....But I'm really happy Mao is comfortable with the program(and she skates it beautifully) and that the judges finally seems to appreciate it as well!

Loving all the pics of Mao and Taka togeheter.
So what was the thing Taka was hoping to announce at NHK? Sorry if anyone has already written about this, I must have missed it…

hello everyone!...

This is my first time in this forum... im from philippines, and a big fan of mao asada. I just register here last month... i started open this forum since last year, and find reading new topics about mao, i really enjoy it! and im very thankful to all the updates about mao, I've known them first here. Maybe i cant join most of the time, because im working. But anyway... thank you so much to all of you mao fan... and im very happy to the NEW MAO im watching in her first competition this season. Congratulations MAO!...

welcome gen it's always nice to have new members

thank you!... ballerinamao...

Repost of Mao's LP at NHK by NBC: http://www.mediafire.com/?cyfvh608w4d7hid