2026 US Nationals Men's SP "Je Suis Malanin"

[Theatregirl1122]

Tomoki has generally had rotation issues internationally. A US nationals panel that can’t find the review button will probably be very helpful to him.

 

[canbelto]

Wow this is awesome!!!

 

[~tapdancer~]

Oh my, FREEBIRD! I am transported back to my teens..

 

[misskarne]

Tomoki has done a brilliant job to have the season of his life in the Olympic season. Perfect timing.

 

[Kasey]

Fantastic by Tomoki! Now that was a breath of fresh air!

 

[ChillSkate]

Yay, Tomoki!! Loved that!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Jimmy ended last season on such a high emotional note. In retrospect, maybe it would have been better for him to have stepped away at that point. It's sad to see him struggling so much and not presenting like he used to.

I feel like retiring the year before Olympics because of a 4CC bronze would be a pretty wild move.

 

[canbelto]

Omg so happy for him! He looks so thrilled with his skate. That's the only thing that's important, really.

 

[tangerine dream]

Spins leave something to be desired but Tomoki delivered the jumps!!

 

[Skaterbob]

Tomoki lets all of the air of the program with those spins.

 

[my little pony]

oh wow get it Tomoki! that was fun

 

[slicekw]

OMG we needed this!!!!!!
I wasn’t going to post this before he started, so the skating gods didn’t sh*t all over it, but Tomoki’s been my “I wish he’d get it together to go to the Olys” guy all season.

Please skate gods, let him get two great skates in so that there’s some fairness in the world.

 

[Karen-W]

Tomoki nailing his jumps! There is just such a stunning degree of confidence that he's gained since last season. The move to Japan for training has really paid off for him.

And the audience is so into this program too! That was fantastic! 90+ for the SP?!

 

[floridaice]

@tony - Please thank Mie Hamada for her work with Tomoki, just amazing.

 

[peibeck]

Tomoki bringing the goods, haterz.

Raucous standing O.

No pressure, Torgy.

 

[rfisher]

Plushenko level arm flailing by Hiwatashi.

 

[canbelto]

Speaking of spins, other than Jason what's happened to the US men and spins? Fondly remember the days of Johnny Weir and Todd Eldredge and their amazing spins.

 

[~tapdancer~]

That was great! Can't deny it!

 

[her grace]

Hiwatashi

 

[Sally1214]

Tomoki ...

 

[beckab81]

This is what might have been expected way back when he won world juniors... it's been a long & inconsistent journey, but happy to see Tomoki finally finding some consistency.

 

[Citlali]

Tomoki

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Johnny is saying that Tomoki was not at a lot of a lot of people‘s lists to be considered for the Olympic team coming into this competition. Apparently Johnny actually doesn’t have the internet. Who knew?

 

[misskarne]

Why are Weir and Lipinski acting like this is the first good skate Tomoki's had all season?

 

[MacMadame]

Dear Johny

Tomoki has been on everyone's list. Where have you been?

Signed,

FSU

 

[Rob]

Tomoki isn’t my kind of skater, but I really enjoyed his skate and the joy on his face!

 

[Amy L]

Tomoki!

 

[Karen-W]

Booo! TES dropped on review because we know what the USFS probably wants, and they didn't let him crack 90 for that superb SP.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Why are Weir and Lipinski acting like this is the first good skate Tomoki's had all season?

They’re desperate to manufacture drama

 

[Lara]

I honestly wasn’t expecting Tomoki to be a serious Oly contender this season, but good for him putting it all together at the right time!