Post-Worlds news

swandie wrote:

Evan told Seventeen magazine about a dream he had about a competition where all the guys had to skate their programs at the same time.. In the dream, Evan was thrown in a Japanese jail because he got in Dai's way.

Haha! That is hilarious! I had never heard about that before, so thanks for sharing!

miyu wrote:

Oh, those vids are gone....

Oh no! They are. I saved them from YouTube before they got deleted though, does anyone want me to upload them?

miyu wrote:

He probably became like this in Turin, too.
http://www.ifsmagazine.com/forum/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=1803
Is there any pictures of the banqet this year?

I remember that! It's the time when Yukari said "Daisuke led me to the dance floor, but then left me alone and started dancing by himself!" right?

BTW, Kansai TV News just had Daisuke on as a guest, and they interviewed his hair stylist from Marienbeth! The hair stylist showed a picture of a new hairstyle he wanted to give Daisuke, and it was just... OMG!! I don't even know how to describe it, but it was TERRIBLE!! It's like his hair got fried, and it had white streaks through it! The interviewers asked Daisuke if he would try it, but he said that Utako would get mad at him. I hope someone puts this video on YouTube soon, it's too hilarious not to see! (This makes me very scared for what hairstyles he'll experiment with during the off-season though! )

Calliope wrote:

BTW, Kansai TV News just had Daisuke on as a guest, and they interviewed his hair stylist from Marienbeth!

OHHHHH, I forgot about it.
I was enjoying DTFF members' pictures at that time..... Oh, they were wonderful, though. Thank you!

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Then Daisuke says he got really drunk in Torino and was very loud and annoying, so he had to apologize for his behavior.

he got drunk? Dai you are a naughty boy.

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]quote]Q: Do you want to escape from your skating-focused life for awhile? What do you want to do most in your private life right now?
Daisuke: I want to go on a trip without my skates. Anywhere is fine, just someplace where I can relax.

I hope he comes in Greece. We have sunny weather and many beaches here.
It would be great if i had vacations with Dai.

Thank u Calliope for the translation!

Dai-chan visited Osaka Prefectural Head Office this morning and was given Osaka prefecture's People Honor Award.(感動大阪大賞)

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/news/20100402-OYT1T00590.htm
http://www.47news.jp/CN/201004/CN2010040201000369.html
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/sports/other/100402/oth1004021217002-n1.htm
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/photos/sports/other/100402/oth1004021217002-p1.htm
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/photos/sports/other/100402/oth1004021217002-p2.htm
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/photos/sports/other/100402/oth1004021217002-p3.htm
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/photos/sports/other/100402/oth1004021217002-p4.htm

He also visited Takatsuiki city office and Suita city office.

Kansai Univ's award ceremony is scheduled in the afternoon today.

Oh wow, and here I was thinking "I hope he's enjoying 2 days off before he starts with the shows!" Silly me!

Thanks for the links, miyu!

Here's a video of Daisuke meeting the Osaka prefectural governor: http://www.news24.jp/nnn/news8894038.html
According to the articles miyu posted, the governor was surprised that Daisuke only kept his Olympic medal wrapped in a scarf and jokingly remarked, "You treat it so roughly!" Daisuke then replied, "I don't really have much attachment to the medal, my attachment is on the performance." The governor was impressed and said Daisuke was really cool.

Reports and pictures from the Kansai University awards ceremony are here: http://www.boom-sports.com/
Daisuke said that he still hasn't decided for sure about undergoing surgery in May, because if he does it'll delay his start for next season. He'll discuss it with the doctor after he's done with the ice shows, but it's possible that he may put off the surgery until after next season.

Starting tomorrow, Daisuke will participate in three days of ice shows, and then on the 6th he'll return to Okayama, where a parade will be held for him in Okayama city and Kurashiki city. He's going to ride in a convertible through town with Utako and his childhood coach from Kurashiki, and then he'll be presented with some awards. ( http://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/News/Tn201004020054.html )

So many public appearances for Daisuke!

Well, I'm glad his achievements are being recognized

Thank you guys for all the heads up

This is all great news! He looks happy and so handsome I wonder what he thinks right now

Thank you all for the interview links, translations, videos - you're so great!!! I moved 2 weeks ago, so I m not online so often these days, but it is such a treat to come into this forum and read your posts!!!

Calliope wrote:

This is kind of off-topic, but maybe you guys will find it amusing...
So after I finally managed to fall asleep last night, I had a nightmare that Daisuke didn't actually win gold at Worlds -- the SP/LP results were the same but afterwards they did the SP again, and Daisuke only got 10 points! So Patrick Chan won!

This made me laugh so hard. What did he do? Got on the ice without his skates? 10 points is just impossible to get for Dai-chan.

I really hoped he would stick with his current choreographers as I LOVED this season's programs - especially "La Strada"! But why not Tom Dickinson? I loved Yu-na's "Roxanne". And please no generic David Wilson!

As for Daisuke getting drunk - and I mean really drunk, I have witnessed it myself in Gothenburg. But at the time I thought he was so incredibly disappointed with his 4th place - I guess he celebrates the same way, win or lose.

Artemis,how is he acting when he's drunk? maybe for Dai alcohol is like a "confidence juice"! Dai+alcohol=party animal

Here's a news video of Daisuke's visit with the prefectural governor of Osaka and the Kansai University awards ceremony from yesterday: http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlines/articles/CONN00174765.html

Artemis wrote:

This made me laugh so hard. What did he do? Got on the ice without his skates? 10 points is just impossible to get for Dai-chan.

I don't remember exactly, but I think he thought that he had already won, so when he did the SP again he wasn't focused and messed up all the jumps? Though yes, 10 points would still be too low in that case. But there was this one part where Elvis Stojko was explaining why Daisuke lost, and he said that it was because he "threw the ball (football) like it was the off-season", at which point I was completely like WTF and woke up. Once football entered the picture, I knew it couldn't have been real anymore.

Artemis wrote:

I really hoped he would stick with his current choreographers as I LOVED this season's programs - especially "La Strada"! But why not Tom Dickinson? I loved Yu-na's "Roxanne". And please no generic David Wilson!

Oh, I would love for Daisuke to work with Tom Dickson too! After he split from Morozov and before he announced that he was working with Camerlengo, I really wanted him to work with Dickson. I've loved all the Dickson programs I've seen so far.

Calliope wrote:

Reports and pictures from the Kansai University awards ceremony are here: http://www.boom-sports.com/

WOW great to see all the support and pride from their school and sports clubs!

Calliope wrote:

Daisuke said that he still hasn't decided for sure about undergoing surgery in May, because if he does it'll delay his start for next season. He'll discuss it with the doctor after he's done with the ice shows, but it's possible that he may put off the surgery until after next season.

I hope Dai can get a few more opinions from different doctors and come up with the best decision (not just for next season, but his longevity). I wonder what sort of graft they used for his ACL reconstruction surgery.... he looked VERY healthy this season, extremely successful comeback for an ACL injury. Athletes in other sports w/ ACL injuries have had tougher times and struggled to return. I think sports medicine is really advanced in Japan and they seem to have the utmost care in whatever they do.

Thank you, Calliope.

From boomsports, I laughed so much on this.
http://www.boom-sports.com/archives/51820941.html
Asked "what does Utako Nagamitsu coach for you?", he answered "her heart is black....... No, deep. "
Hahaha , he wanted to say "ふところが深い（fukai）= tolerant" but actually said "黒い（kuroi）= black" (sounds like evil-minded). The other day he also said "black hole" when he wanted to say "dark horse." So funny!!!


http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/winter/skate/figure/headlines/20100403-00000013-dal-spo.html

Some comments from this article.
"After the olympics, I lost the motivation. It was hard for me to lift up my spirit for the worlds but now, my mind looks forward without losing the motivation. It's an unexpected thing even for me."
"I'd like to do more high-tension music next."
"So far I haven't took dance lessons seriously, so I want to do. Such as Tango, Spanish(Flamenco), Ballroom dance, Hip Hop and Jazz. Though I was given high marks (on eye and La Strada), I'd like to do something totally different."

Flamenco! But it's a bit similar to "eye"?

BIBI wrote:

I hope Dai can get a few more opinions from different doctors and come up with the best decision (not just for next season, but his longevity).

I heard his knee doctor is very famous, one of the best doctors for such injuries in Japan. He has a lot of experiences curing top athletes. That's why Dai-chan's rehab went so well and he could come back in one year!!
So I think you don't need to worry much.

miyu wrote:

From boomsports, I laughed so much on this.
http://www.boom-sports.com/archives/51820941.html
Asked "what does Utako Nagamitsu coach for you?", he answered "her heart is black....... No, deep. "
Hahaha , he wanted to say "ふところが深い（fukai）= tolerant" but actually said "黒い（kuroi）= black" (sounds like evil-minded). The other day he also said "black hole" when he wanted to say "dark horse." So funny!!!

That was hilarious! It's so funny how he messes up not only English, but Japanese too!

Daisuke performed Luv Letter at the Nagoya Figure Skating Festival yesterday, with Eye as an encore. Some pictures are here: http://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/100403/spm1004032107001-n1.htm
He's performing in Diamond Ice today and tomorrow, and since it's going to be broadcast on TV on Monday, hopefully we can see videos of it.

Thank you for the information, miyu and Calliope!
I found the same vid of Daisuke meeting the Osaka prefecture governor as Calliope wrote.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYvQAVwi-Jg

Today, I heard that Daisuke performed "eye" and anchor "La Strada"(from straightline steps) in Diamond Ice. I think it's very special program for TV. I wish I could be there!!

BTW, I also found a beautiful vid from his exhibition program "Luv Letter". Here is an another version using a theme of Japanese historical TV drama "Ryoma-den". It's really powerful song.

Daisuke Takahashi Ryōma-Den
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn3_QtMYAHU

Nagoya Figure Skating Festival:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Ul4bmIee8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYWu96JZKxY

Diamond Ice (4/4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNnQ_fGIQAo

Pictures from yesterday's Diamond Ice show: http://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/100405/spm1004050505000-n1.htm
The one where he's dancing with Mao is really funny.

This article is interesting: http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/osaka/sports/article/news/20100405-OHO1T00126.htm
It says that Daisuke has been flooded with requests to be a model in fashion magazines, but has turned them down because "he is an athlete" and wants to focus on winning his second World title next year.

Not that I don't want to see Daisuke being a model or anything, but I think it's great that he's decided to keep skating as his first priority.

Leode wrote:

BTW, I also found a beautiful vid from his exhibition program "Luv Letter". Here is an another version using a theme of Japanese historical TV drama "Ryoma-den". It's really powerful song.

Daisuke Takahashi Ryōma-Den
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn3_QtMYAHU

I just saw that yesterday! Judging by the number of hits it's gotten, it's quite popular. But it's a really cool song, and the choreography fits surprisingly well!

Thanks a lot, Calliope!

Calliope wrote:

Diamond Ice (4/4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNnQ_fGIQAo

Mao and Dai-chan seem to be having fun!!

Calliope wrote:

This article is interesting: http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/osaka/sports/article/news/20100405-OHO1T00126.htm
It says that Daisuke has been flooded with requests to be a model in fashion magazines, but has turned them down because "he is an athlete" and wants to focus on winning his second World title next year.

Maybe someday in an-an like Yu Darvish?

Diamond Ice is going to be aired in Kansai TV (関西テレビ) in 30 minutes. (from 7pm JST.)
I think you can see it by Keyhole TV. And I will.

Calliope wrote:

This article is interesting: http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/osaka/sports/article/news/20100405-OHO1T00126.htm
It says that Daisuke has been flooded with requests to be a model in fashion magazines, but has turned them down because "he is an athlete" and wants to focus on winning his second World title next year.

Thank you for telling, Calliope!

I think there will be 2 times more requests when Daisuke's a 2-time World champion
And men become more handsome as they get older! So, his modeling career really can wait

Artemis wrote:

As for Daisuke getting drunk - and I mean really drunk, I have witnessed it myself in Gothenburg. But at the time I thought he was so incredibly disappointed with his 4th place - I guess he celebrates the same way, win or lose.

TELL US!! I wanna hear some stories

I can't wait to see what his programs are next year. Hopefully he can go to Tom Dickson, whose choreo'd some really amazing stuff for his skaters. Or Salome Brunner! Her choreo for Lambiel was interesting.

Daisuke's performance from Diamond Ice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lPMw_B5Uf0
I think this is from the performance on 4/4. It seems like it was an awesome show, but only a few skaters made the broadcast. No Hanyu (I really wanted to see his new exhibition!), and only digests of some performances from foreign skaters.

This video from Okayama news shows the parade route Daisuke will be traveling today and includes interviews from residents who are excited to see him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJG0J-W00QU
It's so funny how they stuck a picture of his face onto the moving car on the map.

Daisuke, Takahiko, Mao, and Mai will appear on an entertainment show called Tokyo Friends Park II. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06alQGBwBzg
It doesn't say when the broadcast date is, just that it'll be "soon". Some skaters were on this show last year too, and it seemed really funny, so I'm looking forward to it.

Thank you Calliope It's currently loading, I'm excited to watch Daisuke's performance. I hope Takahiko's performance will show up online at some point. I'd love to see his performance, too.

That car thing is so amusing.

I'm guessing Daisuke, Takahiko, Mao, and Mai will be on TFP2 in two weeks on the 19th. Next week the guest are going to be Mizobata Junpei, Ichiguro vs NON STYLE so they are probably there the week after. TFP2 is awesome. This is going to be really entertaining! Excited for this!

Oooh thank you for all the info Calliope. I'm really excited about Tokyo Friends Park I watched the one with Oda, Kozuka, Miki and Mao on it and it was so funny but I was sad cos I wished Daisuke could have been there. Now he is! Yaay.

Awww I wanted to see Yuzuru's new expo too