2017 Japan Open, October 7 + Carnival on Ice gala

[Jarrett]

There was a lot more attack in the performance here, and it showed EVERYWHERE

Mirai Nagasu 2017 Japan Open LP - two uploads

https://youtu.be/Jd0SOgf7_nw

https://youtu.be/L-NybBWJDCE

Thanks, she attacked, that double axel/triple toe/double toe was the best one she has ever done.

 

[zoe111]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GsMvSV9cjRs

I actually think this looks a ton better for Medvedeva than Nepala

 

[lala]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GsMvSV9cjRs

I actually think this looks a ton better for Medvedeva than Nepala

I'm in the ball! I'm in love with Vronsky!

I adore it! Amazing!

 

[zoe111]

I'm in the ball! I'm in love with Vronsky!

I adore it! Amazing!

Yeah I really liked it actually. Went and watched it again after I posted and decided that with a little mileage it's going to be a fantastic program for her

 

[Jarrett]

Protocols https://twitter.com/purplelove301/status/916591140421361664

 

[umronnie]

Protocols https://twitter.com/purplelove301/status/916591140421361664

I'm mostly impressed with the lack of URs for Mirai.

 

[Jarrett]

I'm mostly impressed with the lack of URs for Mirai.

I'm most impressed by the unclear edge call on Med's Lutz. haha Still positive GOE though. The youtube channel that makes bashing videos non-stop will not be happy.

 

[kittyjake5]

Here is Javi's performance. Other videos on this channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9jRN0aj5C0

Congrats to Team Europe!

I am anxiously awaiting for info or a video of Dai's COI performance. He has a new program that he unveiled but was very secretive about the music.

 

[Maofan7]

MEN'S COMPETITION - VIDEOS & RESULT

1. Javier Fernandez - 189.47 Free Skate
2. Nathan Chen - 178.46 Free Skate
3. Shoma Uno - 175.45 Free Skate
4. Nobunari Oda - 158.24 Free Skate
5. Jeremy Abbott - 143.48
6. Alexei Bychenko - 128.52 Free Skate

As the silly team competition is so fake, I have done the results in the conventional manner

I Would watch these videos as quickly as possible if I were you, as in previous years they are likely to be taken down very quickly

 

[Maofan7]

LADIES COMPETITION - VIDEOS & RESULT

1. Evgenia Medvedeva - 152.08 Free Skate (Promo Vid 1, Promo Vid 2)
2. Mai Mihara - 147.83 Free Skate (Promo Vid)
3. Alina Zagitova - 145.28 Free Skate
4. Mirai Nagasu - 134.69 Free Skate
5. Marin Honda - 133.41 Free Skate (Promo Vid)
6. Karen Chen - 116.32 Free Skate

As the silly team competition is so fake, I have done the results in the conventional manner

I Would watch these videos as quickly as possible if I were you, as in previous years they are likely to be taken down very quickly

 

[Sylvia]

Official results/protocols are published: http://www.jsfresults.com/InterNational/2017-2018/japanopen/index.htm

 

[Maofan7]

For what its worth, which is not a lot, the team result:-

1. Team Europe - 615.35
2. Team Japan - 614.93
3. Team North America - 572.95

 

[skatingguy]

These scores don't count as personal bests do they?

 

[seabm7]

Hmm, the vid of Abbott is not available yet. I heard his choreographer is Benoit Richaud. By the way, who choreographed Nobunari Oda's program?

 

[olympic]

Good job for Nathan despite the fall on the 4F. I really noted that his choreography, interpretation and non-jump elements (spins) look better than at the US Intl. Classic last month. I wonder if that has been his concentration.

I think that would be a PB for Mirai in the LP? Thank Mirai for keeping US ladies relevant.

 

[DobrinFan]

These scores don't count as personal bests do they?

No.

 

[jenny12]

Mai Mihara’s edging and soft knees are lovely. She could still use some polishing, but she is very enjoyable.

 

[MsZem]

These scores don't count as personal bests do they?

Certainly not.

Bychenko with the lowest score on Team Europe

 

[StitchMonkey]

I'm mostly impressed with the lack of URs for Mirai.

Yep. An 8 triple program with no URs is something to be very proud of indeed. Go Mirai. I am starting to dare hope she can reclaim her national title after a 10 year gap!

 

[bardtoob]

I have just letting it sink in . . . Mirai fully rotated an eight (8) triple jump layout that included a 3A

2017 Japan Open Ladies FS Protocols:
http://www.jsfresults.com/InterNational/2017-2018/japanopen/data0205.pdf

The only lady with a higher base value was Zagitova, and she got that by having all seven (7) jump passes past the 2 minute mark for bonus while including repeated 3Lz and 3F.

 

[SamuraiK]

I wish Oda would decide to give it a shot and come back. he may not be competitive with Uno or Yuzu but that 3rd spot is up for grabs and he has as good chance as Tanaka or Mura.

 

[Jarrett]

I have just letting it sink in . . . Mirai fully rotated an eight (8) triple jump layout that included a 3A

2017 Japan Open Ladies FS Protocols:
http://www.jsfresults.com/InterNational/2017-2018/japanopen/data0205.pdf

The only lady with a higher base value was Zagitova, and she got that by having all seven (7) jump passes past the 2 minute mark for bonus while including repeated 3Lz and 3F.

BTW Mirai has a highest base mark if she gets the levels on the spins which she didn't here.

 

[Firedancer]

Great job by Nathan! I thought he looked more comfortable with choreography here. His 3A has been looking really strong and the spins are looking good as well.

Also, so happy for Mirai! All her jumps after the 3A looked great! I really hope she is able to take confidence from this for the rest of the season and that her PCS go up with her continued good performances.

 

[Bellanca]

Excited to see how it will go for Nathan this season. Cheering "The Chen" on!! Go Nathan!!

 

[bardtoob]

I love Medvedeva's Anna Karenina LP. It is such an elegant vehicle for her skating. I am not a fan of the sound at the beginning, but I like the nice big orchestration of the music.

 

[artsciboy]

Mai Miahara is such a calming influence on the ice. I know she doesn't get as much buzz as Marin Honda (see that Japan Open promo - I mean, they spent like seconds on Mai and minutes on Marin), but arguably Mai is the better overall package (skating skills, jumps, spins, program composition, etc.). I hope that if Mai skates as well as she did at Japan Open (and the majority of last season) at the GPs and Nationals that she doesn't get hosed of an Olympic spot over skaters who for whatever reason are viewed as being more telegenic or receive more Japanese press attention.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Calling on one sense of humor, please! Javi gets automatic points! Everyone knows this!

As well he should. He is soooooo cute!

 

[midori]

The arena was so hot and I'd blame it for some of the falls and pops. I didn't have a thermometer but it felt like 30C or higher. It must be cooler around the ice rink without surrounded by people, but, still.

And here's my random reviews...
They finally had Men's competition after Ladies'.
Mirai landed a clean and beautiful 3A in the warm up.
Marin looked a bit off yesterday.
Mai's skating is so smooth and refreshing.
Watching Javier's skating feels good... his skating kept getting better and better these years but now it's on another level.
Oda's quads look so effortless... He had announced this would be the last official competition for him, but he can change his mind anytime, hopefully. Besides, I was a bit disappointed he didn't use the all three combinations but just two. Especially after ISU changed the rule so he could do four or five combos without getting Oda-ed.

 

[arakwafan2006]

I'm mostly impressed with the lack of URs for Mirai.

It was fabulous to see. I REALLY think training the Axel helped her other jumps. She either lands it cleanly or she has an error. She's still skating through the music and is struggling with speed but if it means that she's using that energy for jumping, i'm all for it. Plus, she will get better. I think she's our National Champion

 

[chapis]

The arena was so hot and I'd blame it for some of the falls and pops. I didn't have a thermometer but it felt like 30C or higher. It must be cooler around the ice rink without surrounded by people, but, still.
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What?!!!