Hana Yoshida: Koo Koo Fun » 2024 World Championships

they'd make such a powerful star wars trio

Hana Yoshida (JPN): Dark Horse | 2024 World Championships

And here is THE program I want to rant about:

Hana's Shakuhachi is absolutely my favourite program in this disciplinne this season.

In terms of her technical elements she has good technique, lots of speed into and out of her jumps. I love her landings especially, great flow, smooth running edges. Commentators keep mentioning those and for a good reason, it's a guaranteed GOE bullet point hit for her with how amazing they are. She is quite quick, with solid ankle action allowing for flow and glide. Now switching onto what makes this THE program for me:

All program components are connected obviously, but to me composition is supposed to give an entire picture of a program really. It is the ice coverage, the way elements are woven into choreography and music, what the skater is trying to convene in those few minutes. Shakuhachi is more convenient than her SP, it follows a mostly standard music arrangement with the final spin being the peak, but what sets it apart to me is that the sense stays constant throughout. I feel like she is one singular lonely crane from the first moment to the end, but also, especially during the StSq and to the end I also feel like I'm watching a flock in flight and trying to single out one bird? But it is still somehow a graceful solitary flight. If that makes sense? This program's quniqueness in composition comes from choreography I think. Just take a look at the opening! So serene when majority of skaters open their programs with a bang. I just love it when programs build in intensity. The concept is what makes it stand out and it's beautiful!

Her ice coverage is just huge. She takes up the entire ice as if a bird could take up entire sky.

Her presentation is just stellar. Every movement connects to the theme of the program, she is always conscious of her hands - so so important as her entire body represents a crane. The red glove doesn't stand out of the costume because you can exactly point out the exact movement of the bird she embodies. Her endless, long running edges, and ability to control body movement smoothly and effortlessly serve purpose in painting a crane. It's so important to note how she utilizes spins in her expression. The movements are so precise, so bird-like!

My favourite part of the program has to be the StSq. This entire program has so much class and elegance. It doesn't feel like a 1st senior season program to me at all. Hana is simply stunning.

Hana Yoshida | Dark Horse | Worlds 2024 Gala

Shoma Uno and Japanese cast @ Stars on Ice 2024

Photos by TBS

HANA YOSHIDA ♡ RETURN OF THE JEDI at #SKAM23

2024 World Championships: Gala - March 24, 2024 Hana Yoshida → Dark Horse by Katy Perry, performed by Christina Grimmie

Hana Yoshida, “Shakuhachi, La Terre Vue Du Ciel” LP || GP Final 2023

such a shame about the fall but ugh otherwise she's just so so good

Hana Yoshida: Shakuhachi / La terre vue du ciel » 2023 Grand Prix Final

this is NOT a safe space for hana yoshida koo koo fun haters

say hello to the ladies who have qualified for the 2023 ISU Grand Prix Final!

1. Kaori Sakamoto (JPN) - 30 pts

2. Isabeau Levito (USA) - 28 pts

3. Loena Hendrickx (BEL) - 26 pts

4. Hana Yoshida (JPN) - 24 pts

5. Nina Pinzarrone (BEL) - 24 pts

6. Rion Sumiyoshi (JPN) - 24 pts

Alternates: Kim Chaeyeon (KOR), Lindsay Thorngren (USA), Niina Petrokina (EST)

Hana and Adam should have a lightsaber swordfight on ice

Worlds 2024 Gala, Act 2 Photo Album

Team Japan @ Cup of China 2023 Gala practice