The One and Only Daisuke Takahashi - Because we miss him so much thread

Patrick Chan has great words for Dai working in Rio. Patrick posted same pic with more or less same touching words on IG and Twitter.
Great example of sincere sportsmanship, respect and friendship. Thanks, Patrick!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIybnjhjqF6/?taken-by=pchan31


Dai and his long-time friend Nobu watching swimming competitions. From Nobu's twitter. Google translation: "I've met Dai-chan in Rio!"

https://twitter.com/nobutaro1001/status/762335839229734916



Twitter accounts with pics and clips of Dai sportcaster in Rio and from longer version of LOTF aired on Sunday (the whole show plus lot of "behind the scenes" stuff)

https://twitter.com/jdainyan/media?lang=it

https://twitter.com/AkiAqui/media?lang=it

https://twitter.com/piichandai/media?lang=it

https://twitter.com/purplearashi/media?lang=it
 
Pattina said:
Patrick Chan has great words for Dai working in Rio. Patrick posted same pic with more or less same touching words on IG and Twitter.
Great example of sincere sportsmanship, respect and friendship. Thanks, Patrick!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIybnjhjqF6/?taken-by=pchan31


Dai and his long-time friend Nobu watching swimming competitions. From Nobu's twitter. Google translation: "I've met Dai-chan in Rio!"

https://twitter.com/nobutaro1001/status/762335839229734916



Twitter accounts with pics and clips of Dai sportcaster in Rio and from longer version of LOTF aired on Sunday (the whole show plus lot of "behind the scenes" stuff)

https://twitter.com/jdainyan/media?lang=it

https://twitter.com/AkiAqui/media?lang=it

https://twitter.com/piichandai/media?lang=it

https://twitter.com/purplearashi/media?lang=it
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Good to see Dai and Nobu enjoying their time in Rio. I love that pic of them together at the swimming venue. I wonder which races they saw that day.

Thank you for all the links, Pattina! :)
 
Laura4 said:
Dai interviewing gold medalist Kohei Uchimura! :cheer2: He looks a bit starstruck. :D

http://magicaleggplant.tumblr.com/post/148788785128/iguana012-daisuke-takahashi-interviews-kohei
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Thanks Laura4!! Dai is as famous as Uchimura senshu, but as usual he doesn't feel important at all. Always humble.

Omedetoo!! Otsukaresama!! to Uchimura san and his team mates for Oly gold in Team Event and personal gold in All-Around!!! :cheer2::cheer2:

Indeed Daisuke worked like a lucky charm for gym!!

Thanks to the fan page https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi?hc_location=timeline we have some info about these days of broadcasting.

Dai cheered so much during gym Team Event and was so emotionally involved that almost lost his voice.... and cried.

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi?hc_location=timeline

In this post, link to a tweet with a clip during broadcast of 09th (Dai was out for tennis-table event) : Kotani san, in studio, mimics Dai crying after Team Event

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/853143591489874

After All-Around event, Dai explains his admiration for Uchimura

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/853147458156154

Fan pics of Dai in front of arena

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/853193014818265

Nomura san's instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/BI85xX1DkFs/?taken-by=nomura60kg
 
Thanks for the updates, @Pattina! It's very Dai-like for him to be cheering for other athletes and crying on their behalf. I remember he told Mao that ever since he cried for her Sochi performance, he's been unable to hold his tears back now. Such a wonderful person. I hope they don't put Nobu and him on a show now because the two of them would be crying so much together over other people's accomplishments. Beautiful souls <3
 
Dai updated his IG!!! He is really spoiling us fans!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJLyiE0DGCP/?taken-by=d1sk_t

Pics and clips from yesterday's broadcasting

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...0.1471411816./856318621172371/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...0.1471411816./856318567839043/?type=3&theater

https://twitter.com/purplearashi/status/765628669834387456

https://twitter.com/purplearashi/status/765630790721908737

https://twitter.com/piichandai/status/765623087639388160

Proud and happy after Japan bronze medal in table-tennis Female Team competition (congrats!!)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJMQFaNBMLR/?taken-by=tarakodonburi

and Japan bronze medal in duo synchro swimming

https://twitter.com/purplearashi/status/765624180725329920


The day before Dai watched the compulsory routine (see his IG), that was broadcasted. A keen fan spotted him in audience.

https://twitter.com/0316seisato/status/765530940126801921?lang=it
 
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Dai's last appearance on FujiTV for live broadcasting was on 16th August (Brazilian time - early 17th in Japan), the day of his last Instagram post.

He was no more present in following broadcasting (19/08 competitions) and he returned to Japan earlier than the rest of staff.

Of course, as soon as he is back, Dai needs a hair-cut!! :D His hair-stylist Chai-san posted this pic last Sunday, pic taken "the other day" (maybe Friday?).

http://ameblo.jp/masato417/entry-12192311228.html

Today Dai and Nomura san took part in a special tv show of FujiTV from Tokyo studios, as recap of Rio Oly and "hand over" to Tokyo 2020. Huge thanks to all dear Japanese fans who posted pics, clips and comments and to fan page Daisuke Takahashi Road to Sochi for collecting/translating them.

From today's news

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNeKduZN-FE&feature=youtu.be

Very interesting: Dai's comment on wrestling legend Saori Yoshida senshu

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...7966388340933/859701414167425/?type=3&theater

Dai asking something to Uchimura senshu

https://twitter.com/wElcOmeD8376/status/767690391390855168


He says "A-ri-ga-to-o" in a funny way - looking so young and with cheerful heart (same twitter/IG accounts have more pics and clips)
https://twitter.com/piichandai/status/767685393487499265

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJaWlLGAnVu/?taken-by=riko_momo

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJaXPSaBjyv/?taken-by=takarin210


In the backstage Dai met his long-time friend Yamazaki Ikusaburo, singer/actor

https://twitter.com/ikusaburo_0118/status/767634557721907200
 
Thanks @Laura4 !! More Dai from yesterday's Dear Kids (dressed reharsal)

The cast

https://www.facebook.com/eurasiaspo....1472185024./1207529522621459/?type=3&theater

Lilac Wine/ The Italian Chef :lol::lol::lol: / Press Conference

https://www.facebook.com/eurasiasports/photos/pcb.1207537795953965/1207537485953996/?type=3&theater

Pics from Newscom on this twitter account!!

https://twitter.com/0312azu/media?lang=it

Tv news mainly on Shoma, who landed a quad. Dai's comment in the end.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4qc5o2_8-26-%E5%AE%87%E9%87%8E%E6%98%8C%E7%A3%A8-%E5%85%AC%E9%96%8B%E3%83%AA%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B5%E3%83%AB_sport

Dai with Shizuka and Kenji, having fun in the backstage. Posted by Shi-chan

https://twitter.com/tiramisu11/status/769054050306363396

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJj6ieiBL8h/?taken-by=shizukaarakawa


One more pic of Dai in Rio. A lucky girl met him at Arena Amazonica (Manaus) where he watched soccer game Colombia/Japan

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJjnXm5gCfM/?taken-by=lascadejapor
 
Friends on Ice Update from Nobu

jstamuggle:

She sent this to me:

According to some tweets from yesterday, Charlie came out from the backstage whenever Daisuke was on ice to watch him skate. Just like during LOTF. And, some people said that Charlie’s skate was different from the past. He seems to show more of himself while he was skating and they loved it. Many people think that LOTF must have been something really special and important for him as well as for Daisuke. :)

Charlie skated differently on Art on Ice as well. Showed a whole new side to him. I’m sure lotf just increase that even more
 
Apologize, I notice just now that in my previous post the link to DM video doesn't work. Here is a new link

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4qc5o2_8-26-宇野昌磨-公開リハーサル_sport

One more from tv news. Dai and Shoma fighting :lol:

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4ql3hs_foi-トップスケーターらが共演_sport

Dai and Kenji

http://ameblo.jp/kenjimiyamoto/entry-12194288809.html


Yesterday a lucky girl met Dai outside the rink

https://twitter.com/panna15hana/status/769528079760789504?lang=it

FOI backstage

Dai photobombing :lol: https://twitter.com/Meryl_Davis/status/769751968470409221?lang=it

https://twitter.com/M1K1_ANDO/status/769784901751103488?lang=it

https://twitter.com/tiramisu11/status/769792750304698368?lang=it

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJpsWGAAYJB/?taken-by=meryledavis
 
Haha...I love the photobomb pic with Dai! And I also love the reunion pic of Dai, Meryl, and Charlie. Hopefully, they'll continue to do more shows together. I'm enjoying this sweet friendship they have with each other. Judging from the comments posted under Meryl's pic, many others seem to feel that way as well. :)

Here's a pic of the FOI cast from Miki Ando's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJqTwKGDIaO/?taken-by=miki_m_ando0403
 
Thanks to fan page https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi?hc_location=timeline for translation in English of info.

Dai with long time friends (and fellow skaters at PIW) Koba Hiro and Jo Matsumura. He fell asleep.... :D

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJrn9YaAXVF/?taken-by=piw.hiro1

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJrpON8gGaF/?taken-by=piw.hiro1

Great news!!! Christmas On Ice has been announced officially :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...7966388340933/863792417091658/?type=3&theater

This Wednesday Dai is back on News Zero with his SPOTLIGHT. Cool newscaster ;)

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/863779130426320
 
Apologize in advance for long post.

Last Wednesday Dai was at News Zero with his SPOTLIGHT. This time Dai interviewed famous photographer Mika Nikagawa. Dai shows so clearly his true interest for art, photography, design.... He asks question, eager to learn and understand. A video was uploaded but now is private :(

A kind fan uploaded SPOTLIGHT in 5 parts in this IG account - the first part is the post with sort of gray screen

https://www.instagram.com/riko_momo/

Posts with pics from News Zero

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/864943293643237

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...5111616959738/865111596959740/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...5111616959738/865111566959743/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...5111616959738/865111536959746/?type=3&theater


After broadcasting of his Spotlight, Dai in studio talks about pressure in competitions...and on tv. Thanks to dear fan Izayukam for English subs :cheer2::cheer2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1vHTUCzqM4&feature=youtu.be

Yesterday 01 Sept. Dai was with Shizuka and Takeshi to FOI 10th Anniversary Exhibition. In this IG account many pic of costumes and other stuff. Thanks a lot to kind fan who shared

https://www.instagram.com/atabo0130/

Posts on the event and talk

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...7966388340933/865542003583366/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/865597836911116

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...7966388340933/865705070233726/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...7966388340933/866154830188750/?type=3&theater

Today Dai posted again on IG!! :cheer2: He is with one of his long-time friends. Dorky face :D:D

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ2jZIZjZsd/
 
Updates.

Very interesting: Dai is listed as Advisor of The Osaka Skating Federation and Izumisano City project for a new ice rink called KANKU ICE ARENA

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/869724666498433

Nice pics of FOI Exhibition at this link. Thank you Takuo san!!

https://www.facebook.com/takuo.kimura.3/posts/1055964221184339

Last Sunday evening there was a party among skaters.

Dai with Takahiko Kozuka, Hiro Koba, Jo Matsumoto

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ-Lx01A81r/?taken-by=jojojo0725

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ8ZAl7giQ7/?taken-by=piw.hiro1

Dai with Miki Ando and Nana Takeda. She writes they met 18 years ago. Their first competition toghether was in Croatia (my comment: it was 2000 Mladost Trophy: Dai won bronze as Junior Men and Miki gold as Novice Ladies) and then 2007 NKH.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ8_fLfDU_Q/?taken-by=miki_m_ando0403

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ-EfyFjPAc/?taken-by=nanapeeeee

Dai out again with friend Hiro. Post with translation of Hiro's comment (hilarious :D:D)

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...7966388340933/869151583222408/?type=3&theater
 
Apologize for absence.

@Laura4 thanks for updates ;)

So glad Daisuke is back in Europe :cheer2: Once again, I have a chance to watch him skating live :love:

Back to Ice Legends 2016: in the backstage Hiro Yoshida talked with Daisuke and recently the interview has been issued on IFS. Great, great interview. Dai speaks frankly about his issues after Sochi and retirement. He wanted to run away from skating :( Always sincere and humble, open-hearted.

https://www.ifsmagazine.com/daisuke-takahashi-new-worlds-conquer/


From Friends On Ice 2016

Shae-Lynn Bourne with The Italian Chef Daisuke :biggrinbo

http://www.bilibili.com/mobile/video/av6431890.html#page=2

Collaboration number: Shizuka Arakawa, Takeshi Honda, Kenji Miyamoto and Dai.

http://www.bilibili.com/video/av6431890/index_3.html


Today's SPOTLIGHT - Dai met the famous Kyogen actor Nomura Mansai. For the first time, Dai is also the narrating voice (so soft and warm..)

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/881529068651326

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/881708375300062

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/881697948634438
 
Thanks, @Laura4 :):) I'll do my best!!


Pic of Dai-chan during reharsal for Carnival On Ice - he looks younger than his age with his cap askew

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...7966388340933/882860601851506/?type=3&theater

Dai with Narumi Takahashi and Ryo Shibata

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...0.1475602175./884149195055980/?type=3&theater

Funny pics while on the bus back to hotel

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...0.1475602175./884149225055977/?type=3&theater

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLEHqjIBWZc/?taken-by=ryochin.skate

From Carnival On Ice: Lilac Wine without commentary. Many, many thanks to kind uploader!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBNXotvSi3A&feature=youtu.be

Daisuke skated "Mambo" as encore. According to many reports, the audience went on fire and in the end cheered him loudly with a standing ovation, including the Japan Open judges :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: But his encore has not been aired :mad::mad::mad:


Dai-chan has been guest to NHK Radio show, that will be aired on October 10th. It's a special edition.

Post with link to NHK website, where you can find two pics of Dai in studio, with big headphones, again with cap askew and a smart look. He will talk about music in figure skating. He himself choose "favourite best 3 songs"

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/884801014990798

Short (too short :() presentation of Stars Greeting in Hawaii with Dai and Shizuka Arakawa. The event will take place in Honolulu on 11 and 12 September. Dai will skate "Time to Say Goodbye", the exhibition number Kenji choreographed and Daisuke planned to skate in Sochi and later at Worlds 2014 as good-bye to figure skating. But things went otherwise and this program has never been performed in front of audience.

Open the following links quite carefully.... too much Dai-beauty

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...0.1475602599./884647165006183/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTak...0.1475602599./884795848324648/?type=3&theater
 
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