Maia Shibutani & Alex Shibutani

[NoNameFace]

They did it! I didn't always believe they would, but yesterday I had a feeling it would happen for them. They did it, you guys. Beyond proud to be their fan and to have experienced their journey over the last few years

The feel of pride is really there, indeed.

I think that they risked a lot before 2015/16 season, with this change of direction in their material and approach to it - but the response got from fans about it and getting new people by their side really spurred them further with new energy and enthusiasm towards every aspect of skating I feel. This season was probably the hardest - it was high/low pretty much all the way, but they did not back off from the path and fans stuck with them. This FD performance was a result of their hard work and dedication, individuality in approach, doing things for themselves - and it was a gift for all of us.

 

[Barb]

Teen Vogue, Talk First https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vXLU9BnDPc

Today Show interview with all the family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcApqD5yaC8

Today show 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqOeClN69vs

https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/F...aters-Of-Asian-Descent-To-Medal-In-Ice-Dance: “When times are tough, people tend to disappear,” Maia said. “We’ve experienced it,” Alex said. “When times are tough you don’t get texts back, you don’t hear back from people. But she’ll be hearing back from me for the rest of her life.”

 

[siberia82]

Their FD (CBC 1080p, but edited down to only their performance and the end of their kiss & cry): https://streamable.com/cmztk

I don't have their SD because the CBC Sports YouTube channel didn't upload it.

 

[Barb]

What Maia and Alex Shibutani would tell their younger selves:
https://www.today.com/video/what-ma...would-tell-their-younger-selves-1165803075745

Maia and Alex recreated some of their old family photos: https://yzurus.tumblr.com/post/171157387460/us-ice-dance-maia-shibutani-and-alex-shibutani

Which Shib Sib eats more junk food? Who's most likely to be late to practice?: https://twitter.com/NBCOlympics/status/966356868137275393

Alex :taunt: :agree: https://yzurus.tumblr.com/post/171157163115/miyaharasatoko-of-course-the-one-thing-some

Congrats to Maia, she got + 300,000 followers on Instagram :cool2:

 

[Barb]

THE FIRST TIME THEY MET! :sad21: :luv17: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wbc8x-RHiY Baby Alex was so excited, this is the most precious video, so adorable. New favorite Shibs video!!

Alex:

“I love my baby sister” :luv17:

“Is she going to get bigger?”

“I wanna carry her”

"she has socks like me"

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And congrats, their youtube channel has 124,000 subscribers :hap85:

 

[Kurisu]

THE FIRST TIME THEY MET! :sad21: :luv17: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wbc8x-RHiY Baby Alex was so excited, this is the most precious video, so adorable. New favorite Shibs video!!

Alex:

“I love my baby sister” :luv17:

“Is she going to get bigger?”

“I wanna carry her”

"she has socks like me"

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And congrats, their youtube channel has 124,000 subscribers :hap85:

yes amazing isn't it?!? from 45k to tipping over 100! that's the power of the media huh? : )

 

[Barb]

yes amazing isn't it?!? from 45k to tipping over 100! that's the power of the media huh? : )

Yes. I remember 2012-2014 people criticized them because of their vlogs, people said that they should practice instead of vlogging, it was so annoying :scowl: because everyone know that Maia and Alex are so hard working, Alex edit the videos on his free time and the main point is that they started it as a way to document their adventures for themselves, just like their dad wanted document every especial moment. It was a plus share all those experiences with fans.

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New fan cam SD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIgzvr4pIOw
Warm up SD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kk8XZ28mQE&t=101s

 

[rosacotton]

Aaaaand we have fanart!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfgPR-ZHF5M/?tagged=maiashibutani
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfhuSfNnSGT/?tagged=maiashibutani
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfhWZs5ncW9/
http://jevinski.tumblr.com/post/171180625385/uhh-so-ive-been-obsessed-with-the-winter-olympics
http://essouffle.tumblr.com/post/171075852206
http://classystaches.tumblr.com/post/171181682387/i-love-the-olympics
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfjbtWuFV3o/?tagged=maiashibutani

 

[rosacotton]

https://twitter.com/popegozen/status/967770929458642944

 

[Kurisu]

does anyone know where their recent conference is? as in is there a link for it?

 

[Barb]

the shibsibs play “never have I ever” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbPdNt2jzHU&feature=youtu.be

New article about the Korean students Alex and Maia have been mentoring:

https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/F...her-Mentoring-Korean-Students-Through-Journey

They will appear this Wednesday February 28th on Kelly and Ryan(ABC)

NBC uploaded their exhibition on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73ViCpwmlV0

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Maia's dream came true, The Rock responded to that weird dream Maia said she had about doing push-ups with him (video found here: https://twitter.com/NBCOlympics/status/967584430553432064):

https://twitter.com/TheRock/status/967876240605523968

Maia's responses:

https://twitter.com/MaiaShibutani/status/967920023879565313

https://twitter.com/MaiaShibutani/status/967921113853460480

https://twitter.com/MaiaShibutani/status/967924009118478338

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Anyone think that "Superheroes" by The Script would make a great free for them? It's got some very good twizzle music in it

 

[Barb]

Anyone think that "Superheroes" by The Script would make a great free for them? It's got some very good twizzle music in it

Yes!!, I love it, or for an exhibition too.

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The Shibutanis admit they do get sick of each other sometimes:
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/02/the-shibutanis-admit-they-do-get-sick-of-each-other-sometimes

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU? ARE YOU PLANNING ON COMPETING AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MID-MARCH?
M: We’ll make a decision in the next few days with worlds. It’s been very exciting to see the amount of enthusiasm and excitement based on the Olympic success. It will really just depend on the timing and the opportunities we have.

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT 2022 YET?
A: Only because everyone’s been asking us! It was one of the first or second questions we got in the mixed zone after winning an Olympic medal. We were asked in 2014, and we said, “We don’t know what the future holds!” and that somehow turned into the headline that the Shibutanis may retire.

I remember how sad I was with that comment and thinking they for sure would retire .

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5 inspirational Olympic moments to share with your kids:
https://www.deseretnews.com/article...-olympic-moments-to-share-with-your-kids.html
4. Siblings can get along (and win medals!)

As a mother, this is mind-blowing. My kids can’t even make a peanut butter sandwich together without fighting. But the Shibutani siblings, Maia and Alex, have been skating together since they were kids and won the bronze, becoming the first U.S. siblings to win an Olympic ice

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Shibs' interview with Charles Lam from NBCAsianAmerica:

https://www.facebook.com/nbcasianamerica/videos/2024315994252295/

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Maia and Alex on Kelly & Ryan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Htsz0Hr7Bg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=subvAK8Ukgs
Cute dad moment:http://icedancegems.tumblr.com/post/171413053046/proud-dad-and-doing-twizzles-030118

Maia and Alex skating on the rockefeller center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o_Teyw1-pI&t=16s
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20 minute interview with the Shibs with US Weekly:

https://youtu.be/LuGeKjpO19w?t=56

Some points:
Maia and Alex were roommates in the Olympic village, The girl was like: you can´t get a break from each other!!. Okay, I thought it always was girls with girls and boys with boys. Apparently, it is not like that or maybe they only make exceptions with siblings.

They have not seen I, Tonya!! How? :noshake: I loved that movie.

Both are singles and Alex has not had a successful relationship so far hwell:

They are asked, who is more likely to win DWTS? Both: ME :furious:

Alex did not know that Maia eats cereal bars before the competitions? :disapp: Even I knew that answer

Who of them is the most competitive?Alex: ME Maia: Alex, but I'm ready to surprise

Maia is the favorite child , it is the usual, right? in my family, the youngest is the favorite too.

And Alex explain why he does not like to talk about his celebrity crush.

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Insider did a feature where one of their correspondents tried to replicate Maia's workout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4p-Umxr07Y basically, Maia´s workout is really hard!

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Alex tweeted that today they will be at the Ralph Lauren store in SoHo for a meet and greet 5:30-7:00pm https://twitter.com/AlexShibutani/status/969028215917424640.

 

[stormblade]

ShibSibs have withdrawn from Worlds. Hawayek/Baker will take their spot.

https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/969614314301804544

 

[skatingfan4ever]

First, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS to Maia and Alex on their two OBMs!!!!! They really went after that individual OBM with all they had!!! I'm THRILLED that they finally skated that FD how they wanted to and that we got to see it in its full glory!!! To all the people who thought the FD was not right for them or too boring or too whatever, I say, TAKE THAT!!! :yes2: They did skate with attack and abandon in both FDs, and the Individual one was even better than the Team one. After watching all four programs from Pyeongchang, I realized that both of their programs this season were about celebration. Celebrating life, celebrating having fun, celebrating their sibling bond, celebrating their joy of skating together. The FD did not feel as celebratory and free earlier in the season, but at the Olympics they got it just right. :yes: The SD was immediately amazing and stayed that way every time they skated it.

The skating aside, I loved seeing how emotional they were afterward. The Sports Illustrated article where Alex couldn't get a full sentence out and Maia was siting next to him with tears streaming down her cheeks said it all. Notably, though, the tears were not about winning the medal but about the whole journey of their lives. The tears came because they both were being reflective and watching videos of themselves as kids. I am so happy that they had such a fulfilling experience in Pyeongchang, in more ways than one. They have a great perspective on their lives and what's important. What great skaters and great people they are. I am so proud to be a fan of them and share in their journey from afar. The dance event as a whole was very emotional for me.

Second, some news. The Shibs will not be going to Worlds, and will be replaced by Hawayek&Baker. I am a bit sad to not get to see them again, but really, they've done the programs to their utmost already. They deserve all the time they need to do whatever is best for them. I am also very happy that H&B will finally have an opportunity to go to Worlds. The press release from USFS: http://www.usfsa.org/story?id=91354&type=media

 

[shadowsinwinter]

https://www.buildseries.com

I think they'll be live here in 10 minutes if anyone's interested!

 

[apgold]

https://www.buildseries.com

I think they'll be live here in 10 minutes if anyone's interested!

I watched most of this - caught about 20 minutes. I thought the interviewer did his homework - asking about working with Korean students, their social media presence.

Alex looks like he needs a nap. They gave no indication about retiring although seemed to want to weigh opportunities coming their way post-Olympics.

 

[shadowsinwinter]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_BXg7BUtoE - the video is up, for anyone looking to catch up

They gave no indication about retiring although seemed to want to weigh opportunities coming their way post-Olympics.

After watching interviews that they have done recently, I feel that Beijing 2022 is something that they are seriously considering? It definitely sounds like they're at least sticking around for a few more seasons after this one is done.

As for them not going for Worlds, I can't say that it's a complete surprise, considering that they haven't gotten back into their normal swing of things (training, etc) after Olympics ended. It's just been non-stop media for them since they returned from Pyeongchang that it makes me feel exhausted just watching them!

 

[Barb]

First, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS to Maia and Alex on their two OBMs!!!!! They really went after that individual OBM with all they had!!! I'm THRILLED that they finally skated that FD how they wanted to and that we got to see it in its full glory!!! To all the people who thought the FD was not right for them or too boring or too whatever, I say, TAKE THAT!!! :yes2: They did skate with attack and abandon in both FDs, and the Individual one was even better than the Team one. After watching all four programs from Pyeongchang, I realized that both of their programs this season were about celebration. Celebrating life, celebrating having fun, celebrating their sibling bond, celebrating their joy of skating together. The FD did not feel as celebratory and free earlier in the season, but at the Olympics they got it just right. :yes: The SD was immediately amazing and stayed that way every time they skated it.

The skating aside, I loved seeing how emotional they were afterward. The Sports Illustrated article where Alex couldn't get a full sentence out and Maia was siting next to him with tears streaming down her cheeks said it all. Notably, though, the tears were not about winning the medal but about the whole journey of their lives. The tears came because they both were being reflective and watching videos of themselves as kids. I am so happy that they had such a fulfilling experience in Pyeongchang, in more ways than one. They have a great perspective on their lives and what's important. What great skaters and great people they are. I am so proud to be a fan of them and share in their journey from afar. The dance event as a whole was very emotional for me.

Second, some news. The Shibs will not be going to Worlds, and will be replaced by Hawayek&Baker. I am a bit sad to not get to see them again, but really, they've done the programs to their utmost already. They deserve all the time they need to do whatever is best for them. I am also very happy that H&B will finally have an opportunity to go to Worlds. The press release from USFS: http://www.usfsa.org/story?id=91354&type=media

:yes: :agree:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_BXg7BUtoE - the video is up, for anyone looking to catch up



After watching interviews that they have done recently, I feel that Beijing 2022 is something that they are seriously considering? It definitely sounds like they're at least sticking around for a few more seasons after this one is done.

As for them not going for Worlds, I can't say that it's a complete surprise, considering that they haven't gotten back into their normal swing of things (training, etc) after Olympics ended. It's just been non-stop media for them since they returned from Pyeongchang that it makes me feel exhausted just watching them!

Exaclty, they never go to competition unprepared and right now they have no time to rest, less to train. And it says a lot that it is precisely Alex who is mentioning often that they are still young and even they could participate in 5 olympic games , because honestly I thought if someone was thinking about retirement was Alex.
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Shibs meeting with their students https://twitter.com/olympicchannel/status/969582266077925376 , so cute, they (Students and Maia/Alex) were so excited

Alex: This was hands down my favorite off-ice experience at the Olympics. Life changing.
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Chef Ming Tsai directly invited them to be on his show:

https://twitter.com/mingtsai/status/969764279799963648

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Greenwich Natives Maia, Alex Shibutani Shine at Olympics: https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2...atives-maia-alex-shibutani-shine-at-olympics/
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Asian American representation in the Olympics inspires pride: http://www.thecampanil.com/asian-american-representation-in-the-olympics-inspires-pride/ interesting about all the asian american of Team USA.

About the Shibs family: Some have a different story, like the Shibutanis, whose grandparents were American citizens working in Japan when their mother was born in Tokyo. When she was a toddler, they moved back to the U.S. and later she met Maia and Alex’s father at college.

 

[Barb]

More news and videos :

US Olympic medalists the 'Shib Sibs' share their 3 best secrets to great teamwork

(https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/03/05...butani-olympians-give-advice-on-teamwork.html)

Video of the Shibs reacting to Tweets from Glamour:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6scdKr355hU&feature=youtu.be

SD practice at Olympics HQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2UqdqEx7ag

New PopSugar article on the Shibs:

https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Ma...4642910?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Maia and Alex commentating on Blades of Glory with The Ringer :agree:.

https://youtu.be/aozZ3AAmcmY

Maia and Alex interviewing each other for MTV News.

https://youtu.be/etAST0TAdHQ

'ShibSibs' Alex & Maia Shibutani Break Down The Best Meme Of Them Post Olympic Win | PeopleTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY5GWp-3wMA

Alex And Maia Shibutani Look Back At The 2018 Winter Olympics And Discuss Their Ice Skating Journey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb2iG4RXhXQ

Practice FD Korea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT6ywsa1nOs

‘DWTS’ Season 26 Cast Gossip: Olympians Gus Kenworthy, Maia And Alex Shibutani Talk About Competing On Show: https://www.inquisitr.com/4816896/d...-alex-shibutani-talk-about-competing-on-show/

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okay, I have to say that I envy them so much, they have a lot of energy. They have been doing media stuff non stop since they won the Team bronze medals and Korea-Michigan-NY-stuck in NY airport-LA and still Alex posted on the instagram story how he could not sleep last night because of jet-lag. Seriously?!!!:shocked: :hpull: They have not had time to rest and he can not sleep? I would be able to sleep during a rock concert on some embers .