Japanese figure skating 2024-25 season news & updates

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

e., Rinka Wantanabe, etc.

I think this is the tier along with Rino and others that is like the US Sarah and Elyce etc. I think after Olympic cycle they will be the top tier.

 

[Karen-W]

I have zero expectations that Mao Shimada will actually have a reliable 3A or 4T in a couple more years. She just turned 16 in the fall and that 4T has never been consistent for her. The 3A has been fairly decent, but there are precious few women who have a 3A in juniors who manage to keep it past the age of 18.

 

[YukiNieve]

I know this is a show program, but I'd still like those who might be interested to see Mao Asada's Bolero - a super intense and expressive program.

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[kwanette]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7QW6-GAl-A Kazuki Tomono's sp for what will be his last season..SL Bourne, choreo.."That's It (I'm Crazy) " Sofi Tukker

 

[clairecloutier]

Kaori Sakamoto article: https://fs-gossips.com/13680/

"While she performed to tango music in her SP and “Chicago” in her free program this season, she revealed, “I realized I’m surprisingly not good at quick movements. Next season, rather than focusing on dynamic movements, I want to compete by showcasing my true skating skills,” hinting at a new approach for the upcoming season.

Glad to hear this from Kaori. This past season's programs didn't play to her strengths IMO. There were times when the programs worked better than other times (when she was particularly "on"), but it never felt easy or really natural.

 

[On My Own]

Her movement quality (both going by body movement as well as the way she moves across the ice) is not at all suited to a tango. I don't remember her programs from previous seasons, maybe this is better, but it doesn't make it any good to me. Even beyond that, I just don't like the choreography.

 

[kwanette]

Kaori Sakamoto article: https://fs-gossips.com/13680/



Glad to hear this from Kaori. This past season's programs didn't play to her strengths IMO. There were times when the programs worked better than other times (when she was particularly "on"), but it never felt easy or really natural.

Totally agree..

 

[Wyliefan]

Shimizu/Honda have split.

Lucas Tsuyoshi Honda on Instagram: "今シーズンも応援していただきありがとうございました。 この度、清水咲衣選手とのパートナーシップを解消することになりました。 この2年間、自分達では想像もつかないような大舞台での経験をすることができ、ペアとして大変大きく成長することができました。全てはサポートしてくださった木下アカデミー、コーチの方々、さえルカを応援してくださった皆様のお陰です。本当にありがとうございました。 咲衣ちゃんのおかげでペア男子として大きく成長す

177 likes, 6 comments - lu9_ho15 on April 22, 2025: "今シーズンも応援していただきありがとうございました。 この度、清水咲衣選手とのパートナーシップを解消することになりました。 この2年間、自分達では想像もつかないような大舞台での経験をすることができ、ペアとして大変大きく成長することができました。全てはサポートしてくださった木下アカデミー、コーチの方々、さえルカを応援してくださった皆様のお陰です。本当にありがとうございました。 咲衣ちゃんのおかげでペア男子として大きく成長することができました。...

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[YukiNieve]

A brief clip of Kazuki Tomono's new SP, "That's It (I'm Crazy)," which he debuted at the Prince Ice World show in Japan:

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[kwanette]

A brief clip of Kazuki Tomono's new SP, "That's It (I'm Crazy)," which he debuted at the Prince Ice World show in Japan:

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My favorite boy!!

 

[YukiNieve]

Mone Chiba's programs for next season will be choreographed by:
SP: Cizeron
FS: Nicole
Music has not been revealed.

木下スケートアカデミー on Instagram: "・ 本日5月1日は #千葉百音 選手20歳のお誕生日🎂🎉 💕Happy Birthday💕 ⁡ 「昨シーズンより、さらにパワーアップした姿をお見せできるよう精一杯頑張ります」と意気込みを語ってくれた千葉選手⛸ ⁡ 夢の舞台🇮🇹を目指して、一歩一歩着実に——✨ さらなる進化を遂げる千葉選手に、どうぞご注目ください‼️ ⁡ 笑顔溢れる素晴らしい1年となりますように…💐 Wishing you the best birthday ever!! ⁡

587 likes, 12 comments - kinoshita_skate_academy on April 30, 2025: "・ 本日5月1日は #千葉百音 選手20歳のお誕生日🎂🎉 💕Happy Birthday💕 ⁡ 「昨シーズンより、さらにパワーアップした姿をお見せできるよう精一杯頑張ります」と意気込みを語ってくれた千葉選手⛸ ⁡ 夢の舞台🇮🇹を目指して、一歩一歩着実に——✨ さらなる進化を遂げる千葉選手に、どうぞご注目ください‼️ ⁡ 笑顔溢れる素晴らしい1年となりますように…💐 Wishing you the best birthday ever!! ⁡...

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Kaori Sakamoto's new exhibition program has been choreographed by Satoko Miyahara.

シスメックス スケートチーム | 三原舞依•坂本花織•壷井達也•三宅咲綺 on Instagram: "⁡ 坂本花織選手からメッセージが届きました💌 ⁡ ***** ⁡ 遅くなりましたが……。STARS ON ICEに今年も出演できとても嬉しかったです！ ⁡ そして新しいエキシビションナンバーも披露させていただきました🤍 振り付けは大尊敬しているあの方！！ 宮原知子さんです🍍 ⁡ 私は《知子Movement》が大好きで、あのしなやかで力強く魂のこもったスケートに憧れて今回エキシビをお願いしました

3,011 likes, 0 comments - sysmex_figureskatingteam on May 1, 2025: "⁡ 坂本花織選手からメッセージが届きました💌 ⁡ ***** ⁡ 遅くなりましたが……。STARS ON ICEに今年も出演できとても嬉しかったです！ ⁡ そして新しいエキシビションナンバーも披露させていただきました🤍 振り付けは大尊敬しているあの方！！ 宮原知子さんです🍍 ⁡ 私は《知子Movement》が大好きで、あのしなやかで力強く魂のこもったスケートに憧れて今回エキシビをお願いしました！ ⁡...

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[YukiNieve]

Ikra Kushida and Koshiro Shimada have teamed up as ice dancers!

Ikura will also compete in singles while Koshiro will focus on dance.

https://x.com/Kinoshita_Sport/status/1920722636167950550

ETA：They will skate for Friends on Ice show in August.

 

[Karen-W]

Ikra Kushida and Koshiro Shimada have teamed up as ice dancers!

Ikura will also compete in singles while Koshiro will focus on dance.

https://x.com/Kinoshita_Sport/status/1920722636167950550

ETA：They will skate for Friends on Ice show in August.

I really like Ikura and think she could become a wonderful dancer. Shimada is an interesting partner choice, but he could be quite good also. This is an intriguing partnership.

 

[Evgeniafan]

I really like Ikura and think she could become a wonderful dancer. Shimada is an interesting partner choice, but he could be quite good also. This is an intriguing partnership.

I am really looking forward to this team

 

[PRlady]

Couldn’t remember which junior she was so found this: https://youtu.be/vJzNjoVyqbo?si=TSy4OcfGir0nD5KK

Yeah, even the dress says fledgling ice dancer!

 

[kwanfan1818]

And Kaitlyn Weaver was her choreographer.

 

[On My Own]

One fewer male skater around Lambiel, one better day.