For Satoko fans though, they would have to admit that Satoko domestically has been able to have some technical issues not called out in years past as well (last year they called them but before that it wasn’t as common). I wouldn’t say Kaori is way overscored though because she scores around the same when clean domestically AND internationally.
I explained one of the reasons she is “overscored” earlier.
Yeah, I agree fed support can affect international scores (as seen with other countries as well lol). But you are 100% entitled to your opinion and I respect it. Also, just want to make sure it’s known that I love both Kaori and Wakaba’s skating and have been a fan of both for a very long time. Let’s just hope they can both have freeskates that they can be proud of!
I would say that is true of Satoko, but that was because she was considered Japanese #1 at the time, which while wrong, is somewhat expected. Kaori has never been considered Japan's best, even when she won Nationals.
I like them both also, but the constant favoritism makes it hard not to start to resent Kaori, which is not a good thing. And Im sure you can see on this blog that I am far from alone on that. And when she does screw up and starts to cry, then I really feel bad for the resentment I felt caused by the judges,not her. She is clearly a hard worker and strong competitor. Plus she has obviously done lots of conditioning and looks in great shape.
I wonder if body shape doesn't play in that "skating big/having presence on ice" thing. Besides the speed.
Don't hear me wrong, I think Satoko is exquisite. I just think it's harder (and that's a general statement, not just in skating) to notice refinement over exuberance.
