#jnats 2019

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Medal Ceremony at 2019 Nationals

[austerlitzborodinoleipzig]

And just like Rio Nakata today, 5 years ago that little guy got his first medal at nationals, and joined Shoma Uno and Yuzuru Hanyu on the podium.

And 5 years later, two more bronze medal, one silver medal, three silver worlds medals and two silver olympic medals, Yuma Kagiyama is the All Japan figure skating champion.

[rumraisinregret]

He literally can't even bring himself to put this one on.

Yuzu really hates flower crowns, huh?! 🤣

[myjunkisyuzuruhanyu]

Let's talk about Shoma...NHK edition...

Two 2nd places and Shoma is in the GPF. He had a much better free skate than at CoC. So it should be something to be happy about. But clearly I am not.

If you have seen my post from CoC you know that I am not upset about Shoma getting 2nd, I am upset about the way he got 2nd. Fight me on this but in any other tech panel of the season he would have a 195+ score for his skate, if not even 200. (And if you looked at the tech box it was 106 TES and that would have given him a 198 score even with those PCS) I don't want to speculate about any political games or anything, for now I simply want to believe Shoma was simply disliked by the tech panel ppl.

(And btw I like Yuma a lot and I am happy he is back! Iif one is winning over Shoma, I am happy if it's Yuma just not like this and this isn't Yuma's fault ofc, so nothing against Yuma.)

What's most sad about Shoma's silver today is that it made him question competing and his abilties. 😭😭😭

He felt good about his performance and then tech panel completely deflated all positive feelings. His comments are so defeated. Ofc he is Shoma so his reaction is still polite and everything and he smiled at Yuma and interacted like normal. But still this is a new low. He perfomed good, he did all combos, landed the 4F and Axels that he was insecure about in the practice, even yoloed a 4T which alone shows his superiority bc who else can do that??? And yet it wasn't enough for the fcking judges to give him high scores.

We all knew Shoma wasn't gonna skate forever and I always knew that it could very well be his last season, but his comments didn't sound so final, so I thought there was maybe a tiny bit hope he'd still continue. But today I am not even sure he will not retire after Nats. I have my doubt he would neglect the opportunity if he's selected for Worlds but if you'd ask him today he probably won't go. Pulling a Tatsuki Machida never seemed more real...and part of me wouldn't even mind. I would lie if I say I won't be sad about Shoma's retirement, but all I really want is him happy and if competing isn't making him happy anymore...better retire on own terms than the Jfed and ISU waving you goodbye by lowballing you...

I hope though that while his comments now are negative, that he will rethink the attitude bc it's not him who has reached a limit or who isn't capable of better scores, it's a fcking judging mishap. Keiji said his 4Loop was brilliant and rotation clean, Shoma himself said he was surprised about the 4Lo and 4T being called (as he could see his landing), Stephane shook his head at the score, no it's not your fault Shoma. And I hope he gets the prep talks of his life by his surroundings!

There are two ways this could lead to, Shoma being on the verve of retiring and motivation for competition is completely lost or Shoma is fired up and rebounds stronger than ever from this disappointment with new fire. As Shoma fans we have seen many ups and downs of Shoma and usually Shoma always came back stronger. Ppl saying that's the end for him after IdF 2019 -he went on to win JNats, ppl saying he is done at WTT 2021 proceeds to win an Olympic medal and World Gold 2022, let's see what happens now...atm a positive way seems impossible but after a few days the world may not seem as dark...

I am truly furious for his 2nd place and petty me who thought I could stand seeing Shoma in 2nd is now completely on skating gods pls let Shoma win all Gold medals from now on as perfect revenge arc 🔥🔥🔥

[resssistance]

Uno Shoma / FS 'Dancing On My Own' / Japanese Nationals 2019

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Shoma Uno + Euler Combinations

2A+eu+3F - GPF 2015

3A+eu+3F - Worlds 2017

3S+eu+3F - WTT 2019

3A+eu+1F - JNats 2019

4T+eu+Split Flip - SOI 2021

2A+eu+High Kick - SOI 2022

BONUS:

4T+eu+3F

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wholesome moments from the VC || 2019 Japanese Nationals

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Yuzuru Hanyu, Otonal || 2019 Japanese Nationals

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AHHHHHHHH

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keiji tanaka ☆ hip hip chin chin at jnats 2019

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Shoma Uno - 2019 Japanese Nationals FS (Dancing On My Own)

Congrats on winning your 4th consecutive National Title! 💙✨

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two angles of this adorable moment

[skate-the-onion]

Japanese Men vs. Simple Task

So I was watching the draw for Japanese Nationals and couldn’t stop laughing at how much the men were struggling to get through the procedure. The ladies had a few struggles too but the men were particularly chaotic. It’s meant to go like this: come up when your name is called, draw your token, then walk to the right and get your picture taken with a gift. Here’s Marin Honda with a flawless demonstration. (Please forgive the gif quality, I couldn’t download the video and had to make these from a screen recording.)

Keep in mind the ladies’ draw was first, so the guys have already been sitting there and watching this process play out in front of them countless times. And yet, when it was their turn ...

Shoma goes first and sets a poor precedent by trying to go back to his seat.  Luckily Dai is there to get him back on track. -3 GOE.

Daisuke also has an awkward moment despite having just helped Shoma. -1.5 GOE.

Keiji turns to his seat before realizing his mistake. -1 GOE.

Precious himbo Yuzuru is completely oblivious and nearly has his ass back in the chair before he realizes. Then he almost t-bones Koshiro (while bowing?) on his way back. -5 GOE.

Koshiro turns the wrong way but quickly corrects himself and salvages some PCS with a sweet spinning move. -1 GOE.

Kazuki keeps his cool despite the chaos surrounding him and completes the procedure successfully. +1.5 GOE.  📣 📣 WAY TO GO KAZUKI!!  🎉 🎉

[yuzu-all-the-way]

AH3 - Machine translation of a quote from Scene 12 - Claw marks left: 2019 GPF & JNats

[...] regarding my performance this time (GPF 2019 FS), it felt like it was just a jumping competition, and when it comes to the discussion of whether that is suitable for a competition in figure skating, I feel like there is a sentiment of "Can't that be done even without figure skating?"

[myjunkisyuzuruhanyu]

On a Shoma rewatch adventure today...

I kept hanging at the 2018-2019 years with rewatching Worlds 2019, Olympics 2018, NHK and Skate Canada 2018...2019 CoR, 2019 IdF Gala (gala is the only rewatchable part 😅) and JNats 2019

So let's get back to memories...

I actually started rewatching because I found a video file of 2019 Worlds in Saitama and got heartbroken again seeing Shoma struggle through his FS and the disappointment was so big. I decided then, that I needed happier places and rewatched Olympics 2018, which still has my alltime fav podium.

Olympics 2018 FS - I still have so many happy memories from back when.

Skate Canada 2018 FS (with a head over heels German commentary by Sigi Heinrich - video has English subs) - I forgot what a gorgeous 4S Shoma landed there and how good the FS was until the last two jumping passes

NHK Gala 2018 - in the light of the return of Great Spirit at the Nagoya Festival 2023 here is the original gala version from 2018 with the painted face by Deniss Vasiljews (German commentary with English subs)

My own fancam of the IdF 2019 gala, which was like a restart for Shoma's career. The event itself was pure heartbreak and I remember how I cried and cried and couldn't stop it. But Shoma performed in the gala like a burden was lifted off him and I love the memories. (ignore my screaming 😂😅)

Cup of Russia 2019 FS practice - The FS itself was chaotic but this was the fresh start of Shoma's career and I love the perfection of this practice so pure, just great.

And finally Japanese Nationals 2019 SP with probably the best competitive Great Spirit there ever was. The moment Shoma found back his spirit and joy.

2018-2019 were probably the hardest years for Shoma in his career and a lot has happened since then. I still think all the struggle was needed or we wouldn't have the Shoma we have now. The experiences made him strong, enjoy skating again and most importantly made him realize that we as his fans support him beyond medals and titles. I love him for his honesty, his amazing skating and the joy he gives me when I see him skate. Thank you Shoma! ❤️

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You know what moment lives in my head rent free? The Yuzu Shoma hug(s) at JNats 2019(?)

sir, this is my emotional support moment and no one can take it away from me