Takahashi to Make a Comeback

[kwanfan1818]

Europe on Ice tweeted:

Breaking news: 2010 Vancouver Olympic bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi will announce this evening at a press conference in Tokyo his intention to return to competitive skating this season. #DaisukeTakahashi #高橋大輔​

 

[Wyliefan]

First thought: "But this isn't April 1!"

 

[feraina]

First thought: "But this isn't April 1!"

My first thought too!

 

[starrynight]

WOW

I wonder who will coach him and what competitions he will do? Will he be coached by Morozov in New York maybe?

 

[Vagabond]

WOW

I wonder who will coach him and what competitions he will do? Will he be coached by Morozov in New York maybe?

The Twitter links say he's training with Mishin.

If Emanuel Sandhu could make a comeback, I suppose Daisuke Takahashi can too.

 

[kittyjake5]

My Main Man!

 

[binbinwinwin]

English version of his message on his official website
https://twitter.com/GeumNa/status/1013265489953374208

 

[Meoima]

It is real. It is not fake. It is not April Fool. Believe me...
Source: https://twitter.com/wakahfans/status/1013260335493480454

 

[skatfan]

Well, interesting. He's 32. Not sure what this will look like, but I love his skating.

 

[Meoima]

English translation: https://twitter.com/GeumNa/status/1013265489953374208

BTW I have just realized there is another thread same topic. Admin please join my post to that thread. Thank you very much.

 

[Firedancer]

My first thought too!

Mine as well! But I’m really excited to have Daisuke back again!

 

[cgirl8]

He's been at Mishin's camp in Courchevel.

Some recent photos and videos posted on social media from there.
https://twitter.com/boyangjins/status/1010219483695370240
https://twitter.com/asaumi97/status/1011608035649679361
https://www.facebook.com/patinoire....1827.175745429122652/1950893188274525/?type=3

 

[zebraswan]

If Emanuel Sandhu could make a comeback, I suppose Daisuke Takahashi can too.

Emanuel came in 11th at Canadian Nats when he tried to make a comeback...but he did it without a coach, and he wasn't quite a Dai-level competitor even at the best of times. I certainly hope he does better than that if he's going to put himself through all of the stress and media attention. Working with Mishin is a good start...

 

[Meoima]

Emanuel came in 11th at Canadian Nats when he tried to make a comeback...but he did it without a coach, and he wasn't quite a Dai-level competitor even at the best of times. I certainly hope he does better than that if he's going to put himself through all of the stress and media attention. Working with Mishin is a good start...

Canadian Nats had a weaker field than Japan Nats though. My understanding from his wording is that Dai might aim at Japan national. Hope the best for him.

 

[zebraswan]

Canadian Nats had a weaker field than Japan Nats though.

Yes, and he still came in 11th? It wasn't much of a comeback at all, that was my point. Obviously I don't want to see Dai embarrass himself or get compared to Fumie Suguri. But I love him and hope it works out.

 

[lauravvv]

Such wonderful news, but still so surprising. I will be more than glad to see Daisuke in competition again, but I wonder whether he will be able to get even that third Worlds spot without quads. Tomono seems a more likely candidate. Takahashi may get better PCS, but that probably won't help him that much.

 

[Vagabond]

Obviously I don't want to see Dai embarrass himself or get compared to Fumie Suguri.

Never tempt fate.

Fumie Suguri will make a comeback when she is good and ready for one, just as Daisuke Takahashi has done.

 

[rosewood]

He's been at Mishin's camp in Courchevel.

Some recent photos and videos posted on social media from there.
https://twitter.com/boyangjins/status/1010219483695370240
https://twitter.com/asaumi97/status/1011608035649679361
https://www.facebook.com/patinoire....1827.175745429122652/1950893188274525/?type=3

So he's there for working on choreography with Richaud?

Anyways reportedly he'll have a press conference from 8 pm today (Japan time).

ETA:
My first thought of reading this thread's title was "WOW Narumi makes a comeback?"

 

[aftershocks]

Dai-san!

Has he been training quads though? Does he miss competing that much?

Dai's desire to make a comeback is another huge reason why there should be a professional competitive tour for veteran skaters who still want to compete and who still have so much to offer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTeEkONht9M wuzrobbed of first place in sp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-UxKhsJdZs Cyber Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1SWkP732iQ In the Garden of Souls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOlXuWQzYL4 Blues for Klook, should have won Worlds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r-DgC7h-JA

 

[analia]

I don't care if he jumps double or places last at a senior b. Daisuke will still be my favorite skater.

 

[MsZem]

Wow! I did not expect that.

Given that he likely made the decision a while ago, it's interesting that Takahashi did not apply for two GPs as a comeback skater. Or does that possibility not exist anymore?

Even if his TES probably won't be competitive, it'll be great to see Takahashi again. I wish him all the best with this.

 

[Eislauffan]

Interesting. Maybe he felt that with less emphasis on quads a comeback is realistic. He is a great skater and always will be, no matter what comes out of that comeback. Probably he saw how Mishin brought Carolina back to a high level and wanted to try the same. I remember that in the past he was apparently thinking of a comeback some day. All power to him.

 

[zebraswan]

Wow! I did not expect that.

Given that he likely made the decision a while ago, it's interesting that Takahashi did not apply for two GPs as a comeback skater. Or does that possibility not exist anymore?

Well, he surely needs time to get his jumps back and feel confident with them, maybe start with a smaller competition or two. Maybe he can get by without a quad for a bit like Jason or Deniss, but I doubt he'd be satisfied to go to a competition and jump junior or even novice level content (not sure where he's at right now, tbh). When you're coming back after 4 years, it's got to be hard to acclimatize again. Especially in the men's field which has changed so much in such a short time.

 

[genevieve]

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And wheee! Daisuke!

 

[nimi]

Wow. This truly is the off-season that keeps on giving!

Now I want Machida to announce that when he said he'd be retiring from show skating, he actually meant that he's planning a competitive comeback too. And then ISU should announce that the Japanese men will get 5 spots for 4CC & Worlds because they're so awesome. Is that really too much to ask?


ETA: There's a recent(ish?) long interview with Dai, Taka and Nobu that some kind soul translated in English, links & excerpts here: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...eason-news-updates.103938/page-2#post-5379460

 

[rosewood]

Daisuke 'Dice' Murakami recently retired and said "I'm having a Daisuke Takahashi moment right now" for taking a rest and getting his feelings sorted prior to standing on a new startline of his second life. I wonder if he'll have another 'Daisuke Takahashi moment' in an Olympic cycle and then follow his idol's path to a comeback.

 

[dinakt]

Shocking and thrilling at the same time.
I hope we see Daisuke on competitive ice!
I want him to accomplish exactly what he sets out to accomplish. Amazing news.

 

[Kateri]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

 

[shah]

 

[maureenfarone]

Wow! I love Dai and hope this works out for him.