News and Topics 2019

Thank you for finding the lovely video, Pattina.  It’s always so nice to get glimpses of Dai when he’s practicing so thanks to the person who created it, too.  As you stated, the lyrics are perfect for his comeback and his newfound passion for skating.

Off topic:  Thanks for sharing the news about Shoma.  It’s not televised where I am until next weekend and only the FS will be airing.  I’m very happy for him and he deserves it!  Also happy for myself that I don’t have to hear the announcers refer to him as “never a bride”.  It’s very telling how focused he is to come from 4th place to win it all.  I just love him!

Thanks for providing Shoma’s FS, Shyla.  I haven’t watched it yet because I was going to wait until it’s televised but I’m sure my curiosity will get the best of me before then.

Congrats to Team Japan for coming through!

Thanks, Shyla, for providing link to Shoma's FS.

Indeed, Keiji was able to nail 2 4Salchow (first one in combination) and his skating was impressive. Both Keiji and Kazuki deserve "otsukaresama"

Dancergirl, who won? You or curiosity??    

Today MBS aired a tv service on Kansai and figure skating, probably linked to the new arena to be build near the airport

Tweet with Dai's interview and some old footage: you can see very young Dai-chan and Nobu-kun at Kansai Arena    

https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1094854120769351681

More from the tv service

old footage of Dai in Vancouver

https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1094858058365206528

other moments with some glimpses of young Dai and Nobu and younger generation

https://twitter.com/maodai0316/status/1094861981956268032

If you have a bit of time, take a look at the above account: so many wonderful pics of Dai-chan         She is really a Dai-die-hard fan!!

As part of the 2020 project, NHK is airing a tv series about the first Japanese taking part in Olympic Games.  Dai will do a brief introduction of next episode

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1482400908564136

Original news in Dai's official website

https://d1sk.com/

While waiting for news or something about Dai-chan, let's go off topic with these nice pics of Kurashiki under the snow.

https://twitter.com/Kurashiki_City/status/1094811624781692928

There is excitement among Dai's fandom, a sense of expectation.

Hyoen website has started a countdown

http://hyoen.jp/

but there is no hint of what will happen!! A new project, probably. Curiosity is very high: will Daisuke be involved?

We don't know if it's related with Hoyen's new project, but Hoyen Basara's writer was at the Swiss ice show Art On Ice and he greatly admired the production

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1484616295009264

I can tell you, AOI is a great show, combining different kinds of Art.
And I remember Dai stated many times in the past that one of his dreams was to create something special on the ice, a show totally different from the ones Japanese fs fans are used to. And Hyoen Basara inspired him a lot, because he understood that figure skaters could express something new with their bodies and moves on the ice.

I MISS DAI-CHAN!!!! OK, we have had interviews on newspaper and on tv, but it's not enough for me!!! I wonder if he is still training for next season, if he is already planning for new programs......

Let's hope for some info soon.

Have a Dai-gorgeous Daiday!!

Happy Valentine's Day with this super-cute video

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1485511038253123


Valentine's Day i.e. 14th February is a significant date for Dai-chan: he started skating in that day when he was 8 yso and ended his career (well, the first part  in Sochi.

This tweet - retweeted today - dates back to 2016, from a documentary aired at that time: the note on his diary for his first day at the rink and then the Sochi arena          

https://twitter.com/kin_gyo858/status/698707606559272960


Of course, tons of devoted fans have posted pics of "Valentine Dai" - too many to mention or to sort.      

And also too many pics, gif and clips of Sochi Beatles Medley        

Presentation page for Life Extra - 20 years of Dai's career in a photo-gallery with 112 pages (pics and interviews)

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000026633.html

https://twitter.com/PRTIMES_ETM/status/1095988061261856768


EDIT - today's post by D-color

https://www.d-color.tokyo/posts/5718756


Lovely


https://twitter.com/tsubayuki77/status/1095869338089775104

D-color's today post: their ad is on back cover of Life Extra

https://www.d-color.tokyo/posts/5724948

Hyoen is teasing its followers

https://twitter.com/hyoencomingsoon/status/1095956845548601345

One more interview on newspaper Locari - preview

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1486174384853455

Original Japanese page with pics related to Sky Court project

https://locari.jp/posts/278564


Life Extra is out today and Dai presents it
Oh my, he looks younger and in great shape

https://twitter.com/fskating_Life/status/1096288386178998272


Other tweets introducing the special issue with Dai

https://twitter.com/fskating_Life/status/1091191159274139648

https://twitter.com/fskating_Life/status/1096254616553967616

Don't know where this comes from, but it seems recent as Dai has short black hair (probably from a tv news of 11 Feb)

https://twitter.com/pLAyBaCk8376D/status/1096364837079150593


Such a beautiful view!!

https://twitter.com/hide_HIDE316/status/1096269710323138560

Happy Belated Valentine's Day, Friends!  And a special greeting to Pattina for all your hard work.  I didn't realize that Dai ended his career on February 14th in Sochi so thanks for that info.  As I was trying to catch up I was thinking to myself that I couldn't remember which link it was that had my new favourite shot of Dai (with his bangs separated).  As I was thinking about this I clicked on the D-colour link and there it was so thanks for sharing, Pattina!  

Off-topic:  I haven't watched Shoma's 4CC FS yet.  It wasn't intentional I just got busy and I'm tempted, once again, but I will try to hold out until tomorrow when it's being televised here.

Hi Dancergirl. Enjoy the 4CC FS on tv!! And when looking at Shoma, remember he had issues at his anckle and still was able to deliver a very good artistic part.

New post by D-color related to Locari's interview

https://www.d-color.tokyo/posts/5727276

Deracinated Flower san dreams about a new Hyoen 2019 with Dai-chan. Amazing drawing!!!

https://twitter.com/minminimum/status/1096016568452997126

You all, have a great Dai-weekend!!

It's Sunday morning here and I'm starting it in the best possible way: breathtaking pics of a very elegant Daisuke with his bright eyes and smile, in the on-line version of Weekly Gendai interview

The interview says nothing new, but it's interesting. Open carefully if you think your heart is weak to bear Dai's awesome beauty!!

https://gendai.ismedia.jp/articles/-/59889

"Because I like skating, after all"

https://twitter.com/DTRoadtoSochi/status/1096920673635782656

Last pic of article is a pose from PGG

https://twitter.com/jdainyan/status/1096958569465802752

Full 2017 Hyoen Basara!!! Watch out!! It is public only until 25th February. Thanks to dear Twind san!!!

https://youtu.be/2oeyYxjJRc8


A couple of pics and some info from Life Extra, thanks to dear Nobu san!!

https://twitter.com/nobumamiya/status/1096939505313972226

Have you all a Dai-gorgeous SunDai!!

Thanks for the links Pattina.  I loved Dai's last pose in the Gendai article.  Before I read that it's from PGG I thought it was a very stylish shot of him not realizing how similar it is to that.  Thank you also to DTRTS, Twind and Nobu.  Twind, I hope you are well.

Off topic:  Apologies to everyone for going off topic again but I have to.  I finally saw Shoma's 4CC FS. OMG!  He is such a warrior.  I would never have guessed he was injured (if I didn't know from Pattina) because he was so brilliant.  I'm so pleased for him that he has the highest score this season and I hope his ankle is fully healed before the Worlds but knowing his work ethic I suspect he'll continue training instead of resting.

As anticipated, NHK aired Dai's intervention as brief introduction to episode of "Idaten" tv drama.


Here the translation of Sponichi's article, thanks to Daisuke Takahashi Road to Sochi. And Dai revealed something many fans didn't know (and it was new to me, too)

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1487820288022198


Here is the video with interview - thanks a lot to kind uploader!!

https://dai.ly/x72k1zx


Screenshot from video

https://twitter.com/jdainyan/status/1097157049908002817



18/02/2010 - Men Free Skating in Vancouver. Dai won bronze medal, the first Olympic medal in Men Figure Skating for Japan!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAeaOhAYgh/


Have a great Dai-week!!!

New part of the interview of Kateigaho online

https://www.kateigaho.com/love/42042/

Hello Ladies! I am just getting caught up on all of the Daiwonderful treasures.
Thank you Pattina

I had never heard the car story before. I know he had difficult times when
he first started competing which he talked about in previous interviews.

Dai comes from a very humble background and he has worked
so hard for the success that is now his Brand and now is using his
success to raise funds for needy causes. He truly is a remarkable person
not many like him. He has a soul of an Angel.

Shyla wrote:

I had never heard the car story before

Hi Shyla. Me, too.  I had heard of other facts about difficult times he had, when he and Utako sensei spent sometime abroad when Dai was 16 or 17, but this was new to me.

Quote :

Dai comes from a very humble background and he has worked
so hard for the success that is now his Brand and now is using his
success to raise funds for needy causes. He truly is a remarkable person
not many like him.  He has a soul of an Angel.

I completely agree!!      

Excerpt in English from Kateigaho's interview Part 2 (see my post dated 19/02 for link to original webpage) thanks to Daisuke Takahashi Road to Sochi.  Prepare to let your heart move by Utako's sweet words              

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1489116294559264

Hyoen's website has added an audio file!!

http://hyoen.jp

And they keep on posting blurred pictures on Twitter and FB

https://www.facebook.com/hyoencomingsoon/

Japanese on-line magazine SPICE posted an article about Hyoen's mystery.

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1488365767967650

John Grant, the author of Pale Green Ghosts, is in Japan for a musical tour. He has been interviewed about his new album and, of course, about the peculiar link between his song and Daisuke. The magazine is Japanese, but it reports in English.

https://metropolisjapan.com/john-grant-interview/

Hi Shyla (& Pattina).  It made me sad to read that about Dai and the car but then I reminded myself that he was able to buy a house for his parents with all of his success so it was just a moment that quickly passed because he's achieved so much in his lifetime thus far.  And we all know he will continue on with various successes.  I just love him for giving his parents such a tremendous gift.

I enjoyed reading Utako's thoughts about Dai and especially this quote: "It is still a #rare #charm, it probably is a person #chosen by God."  He's definitely heavenly but he's also such a remarkably kind, humble, thoughtful and special person.

Hi Ladies!!

Just jumping in to post a couple of updates.

Dai's official website

https://d1sk.com/

has been updated with 2 new events:

- Tv appearance on NTV Monday 25th February 08:00 JT

- 15th March the new issue of Kiss&Cry

Tv news informing of Dai's future appearance

https://twitter.com/AkiAqui/status/1098746485770833920

Anticipation of K&C next issue with a pic of PGG Daisuke

http://zasshi.tv/products/detail/HBTNM190315_001-00-00-00-00-00


Jack Gallagher's latest podcast: interview with Daisuke Murakami. In this tweet you can find the link to the podcast and the times when Daisuke talks about Dai-chan.

https://twitter.com/rovertvot/status/1098746772917084160

New post by D-color with a description of the area around the new Sky-cour building. No pics of Dai, but it's nice all the same.

https://www.d-color.tokyo/posts/5761170

More tv news: NHK on Daisuke to be aired on April 27th (with a pic )

https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp//programs/program_1172251.html

Hi Everyone. I listened to the podcast and I loved what Daisuke said about Dai. I think his words were how we are all feeling and to paraphrase "there's no other skater out there that performs like him with intensity, power and emotion". I'm happy that Daisuke is coaching now. He seems like a really good guy.

I love the shot in K&C so thanks for providing that, Pattina. There are just so many different, incredible shots from PGG. Dai looks amazing in all of them and his artistry really comes through in the still photography.

Just one day and we will know about Hyoen's new project    

http://hyoen.jp/

Tomorrow Dai is scheduled to appear in 2 NTV's programs - live in the second one

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1491284594342434

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1491374201000140

Just a coincidence??? Mmmmmm..... Will he talk live of Hyoen?????? So much expectation and hope!!! We will have info and pics and clips...... cannot wait

Dancergirl wrote:

I love the shot in K&C so thanks for providing that, Pattina. There are just so many different, incredible shots from PGG. Dai looks amazing in all of them and his artistry really comes through in the still photography.

His magic aura           His incredible talent in creating something special just with his gaze.   Here the pic is a bit  larger      

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/photos/a.667106950093540/1491325971004963/

Off topic: Congrats to Sota Yamamoto for winning the ISU Challenge Cup with probably the best FS of his career. I'm so glad he is back in full shape after loosing 2 seasons for severe injuries. Remember that Sota's FS at J Nats 2017 gave Dai the final and deciding push to competitive comeback, because Dai understood that competition could give satisfaction and fulfillment to an athlete even with no chances of victory but just with the desire to be there and do his/her best.

Have a Dai-gorgeous SunDai!!!

Dai's Instastory!!!  One hour ago: three musics he was listening to or something related to his new projects?????

https://instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/ff2edce41a57a93c59f2b81ed1b70f60/5C7546C2/t51.12442-15/e35/51360394_821142804899183_2638453800751643504_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net&se=7&ig_cache_key=MTk4NjQ2NzA4MDA3MDcwNTM5Nw%3D%3D.2

https://instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/907b27ee01fa01d58dad8b41870ac9aa/5C75796A/t51.12442-15/e35/53400706_2220674681531160_3117782642340237642_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net&se=7&ig_cache_key=MTk4NjQ2NzU0NDE5NTQ4OTIwOA%3D%3D.2

https://instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/06cdfaf10c45d2fa6656c6ce4a489121/5C75494B/t51.12442-15/e35/52993451_774630312914975_4280624834344607808_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net&se=7&ig_cache_key=MTk4NjQ3MDY4ODY0ODU1NDEyMw%3D%3D.2


Daisuke Takahashi RtS has found out the YT videos of two of above songs. One is from anime Guilty Crown

https://twitter.com/DTRoadtoSochi/status/1099715865090641921

https://twitter.com/DTRoadtoSochi/status/1099713161484226560

Cannot wait!!!!

AT LAST!!!!   OMG!!!

http://hyoen.jp/

A new wonderful combination of kabuki and ice skating: The Tale of Genji"  to be performed in Yokohama in July  

As there are already a lot of news and info, I have started a new thread!!


Before the announcement, this morning Dai was guest at NTV "Sukkiri", commenting about Challenge Cup 2019 where Team Japan won many medals and then talking about his comeback. And at the very end he shows a small poster of the new show!! Useless to say, he is handsome

https://dai.ly/x72zikw

Today we are blessed with Dai's new IG post and new instastories!!!  after looooooooooooooong time he has posted again to introduce Hyoen 2019

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuVfPtfAq5F/

English translation thanks to Daisuke Takahashi Road to Sochi

https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1494138950723665

Igstories

https://instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/26c58473b446c893a3083d1a1c1165fb/5C782126/t51.12442-15/e35/51933397_339876099955657_3148421046684930231_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net&se=7&ig_cache_key=MTk4NzYzNDk5MDc5NTYzNTg1MA%3D%3D.2

https://instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/f00d2e5d8ad0bb62991105d9d5cc6620/5C7862E2/t51.12442-15/e35/52151585_301509120511592_756423439087635101_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net&se=7&ig_cache_key=MTk4NzYzNDk5MjE1NDQxNTAzMQ%3D%3D.2

https://instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/4973c2a376b809ba4c18af6cefde4ae3/5C78407A/t51.12442-15/e35/51728459_154952235507762_2830587702860251451_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net&se=7&ig_cache_key=MTk4NzgxNDAyMjUxNDM0NTI5Mw%3D%3D.2

https://instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/765084a06eb4a546c033a86c8d628ba7/5C7804E0/t50.12441-16/53531714_338239270126683_3009449701238112900_n.mp4?_nc_ht=instagram.fmxp5-1.fna.fbcdn.net


English translation of last pic - Dorky Dai is here again!!


https://www.facebook.com/DaisukeTakahashiRoadtoSochi/posts/1494316997372527

Thanks Pattina. So much Daiwonderful content, love it and love dorky Dai!

February 25th was a very busy day for Dai-chan...and his fans so I skipped some info/links.

As reported in my previous post, in the morning Dai was guest at NTV tv news Sukkiri, where (at the very end of his appearance) he reveals the new Hyoen 2019.

In the afternoon he was again guest in an NTV tv news to talk about Hyoen 2019. Here a couple of clips. In the morning he dressed in light colors and dark in the evening. The result? Always the same handsome and Daigorgeous creature


https://twitter.com/wElcOmeD8376/status/1099893955410386944

https://twitter.com/wElcOmeD8376/status/1099896012775124993


The official IG account of the show posted a pic of Dai with Hyoen 2019 poster

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSw01AAsUp/


The same day (don't know if before or after press conference) Dai had a meeting at Sky-Court

https://www.d-color.tokyo/posts/5777906


Of course, they too are promoting Hyoen 2019

https://www.d-color.tokyo/posts/5795140

If you arrive late and Dai's Instastories have already disappeared, here are the first two

https://twitter.com/FSIgstories/status/1100294601393561600

Tweet with link to Jack Gallagher's podcast interview with Jason Brown. Dear Rovato san reports the time when Jason talks about his respect for Dai-chan

https://twitter.com/rovertvot/status/1100907614777499648

I really love Jason's skating, so smooth and soft (meaning that he is not stiff at all in his movements) and full with little details and nuances. And he is such a lovely guy (I met him twice at Lombardia Trophy: he loves chatting and hugging with fans and his parents are so nice - indeed his dad is quite funny!)

The IG post is recent (a couple of weeks ago) but pics date back to July 2017: Dai in a pet-shop in Osaka and I guess that he is with Gin (Silver), the puppy he gave to his dad as birthday present that year.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt82JR2gbTJ/

Interview with Stéphane Lambiel during J Nats - he was there as coach of Koshiro Shimada senshu. He was asked a couple of questions about Dai-chan

https://iskating.media/2019/02/27/stephane-lambiel-still-on-the-front-line-of-figure-skating-as-coach-and-choreographer/

New haircut to start March 2019!!! Chai san and MarienBeth Century promote Hyoen 2019 and add a pic of a very Daigorgeous man who can afford to wear anything he wants and always be cool!!!!


https://www.instagram.com/p/Bucix0lnlbK/


MarienBeth Century

https://www.instagram.com/p/BucqCDGHvlr/

According to Google translator!! in both posts it's reported that Dai will let his hair grow till July. Probably to fit with Hikaru's hair dressing in Hoyen 2019.