“Spinning in a pair feels insanely fast from the inside, even if it doesn’t look that way from the outside (laughs). At first, I was confused – it was hard.
Shoma Uno on ice dance collaboration with Marin Honda and being an ice show producer original source: [...]
Shoma Uno: “I’ve realized that in shows making things look difficult is actually important. If you jump a quad with almost no preparation, experts will be impressed, but for first-time viewers, it’s better to make it look like a big move is coming.”
Shoma Uno Expands His Horizons as a Performer and Producer with Ice Brave 2 original source: [...]
Shoma Uno: “I always wanted to get better, even when I was competing. But that desire to improve was often limited by the need to aim for specific scores. The freedom I now feel means there are endless possibilities for what I can do, which is incredibly fulfilling.”
Shoma Uno Expands His Horizons as a Performer and Producer with Ice Brave 2 original source: [...]
“If it’s written in the materials, that means it’s something my past self said. I’ll raise the level.” Soma Uno about improving his lift technique for Ice Brave 2
Shoma Uno promotes upcoming "Ice Brave 2" ice show with humor and a promise to keep improving original source: [...]
Shoma Uno: “During competition, I sometimes trained for things that I didn’t particularly want to do but had to because they would earn points. As a professional, I’m entirely focused on bringing joy to the audience, and freedom comes with endless possibilities.”
Shoma Uno reflects on his transition to professional skating and success of "Ice Brave." original source: [...]
Shoma Uno: “Stephane is more than a mentor to me – he’s unique, both as a coach and as a skater. Not many coaches can perform at his level. Even during my competitive days when he choreographed for me, I always thought, ‘This man could skate it better than me.'”
Shoma Uno reflects on the success of "Ice Brave" and shares his ambitions for "Ice Brave 2" original source: [...]
“As a single skater, you can skate and spin on your own. But the moment you add a partner, everything becomes incredibly difficult.” Shoma Uno reflects on his ice dance journey with Marin Honda in Ice Brave
Shoma Uno reflects on his ice dance journey as he prepares for "Ice Brave 2" original source: [...]
Shoma Uno “Unlike competitions, the primary goal of this ice show is to entertain and share joy with everyone. With ‘Ice Brave 2,’ I hope to continue embracing challenges and show you how I’m evolving as a skater and entertainer.”
"Ice Brave 2" announced for November: Shoma Uno continues to challenge himself as a producer and [...]
Shoma Uno: “Although I performed ‘Loco’ solo, skating alone felt lonely. What really excites me now is creating something with others, working together toward a shared vision.”
Shoma Uno's "Ice Brave": A New Chapter in Ice Dance and Artistic Expression original source: [...]
Shoma Uno: “I didn’t want the ice dance program to be seen merely as a collaboration, so being asked about it means a lot to us. I hope we can create something even more extraordinary together throughout this show.”
Shoma Uno's "Ice Brave": A New Chapter in Ice Dance and Artistic Expression original source: [...]
“When I tried it, I immediately realized how different singles skating and ice dancing are. It’s much harder than it looks.” Shoma Uno about his ice show “Ice Brave” and duet with Marin Honda
Shoma Uno's first produced ice show "Ice Brave" debuts in Aichi original source: Nikkansports dd. June 14th 2025 by [...]
Shoma Uno: “If Malinin leaves viewers thinking, ‘Wow, that was incredible,’ Kagiyama evokes feelings of, ‘I just witnessed something beautiful, and I’m deeply moved.’ That duality – athleticism and artistry – is what makes figure skating so captivating.”
Shoma Uno about Ilia Malinin, Yuma Kagiyama and Mikhail Shaidorov. original source: Nikkansports dd. June 1st 2025 [...]
“Part of me really wants to see Stephane skate these demanding programs. At the same time, another part of me is thinking, ‘I can’t believe I’m making him do such tough routines!’ (laughs)” Shoma Uno about producing “Ice Brave” show
Shoma Uno about producing his own ice show. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. May 8th 2025 by Mina [...]
“It’s like I’ve become a new hire. At first, it was really tough.” Shoma Uno about life after retirement and producing an ice show
Shoma Uno about his ice show Ice Brave and life after retirement. original source: Mainichi dd. May 6th 2025 by [...]
I’ve spent plenty of time just lazing around. Honestly, that’s the kind of second career I was hoping for. But I’ve come to realize the importance and joy of having something to focus on and to commit yourself to a goal.” Shoma Uno about his ice show
Shoma Uno about his ice show. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 19th 2025 by Matsumoto Wataru View [...]
Shoma Uno: “I didn’t understand English, but Stephane’s feeling of not wanting me to hate skating really came through. Rather than seeking results, my mindset shifted towards having a fulfilling skating life.”
Interview with Shoma Uno about Stephane Lambiel and best performances of his career. original source: [...]
“There are many other things to focus on besides the 4A… I’m actually more interested and excited about attempting quintuple jumps than the 4A.” Yuma Kagiyama interviewed by Shoma Uno
Yuma Kagiyama about his goals and motivation. original source Nikkansports / Nikkansports View this [...]
Shoma Uno: “When I won Worlds, seeing how happy Stephane was meant a lot to me. Looking back, that might have been the best moment of my skating life.”
Big interview with Shoma Uno about his career Part 2. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 7th October 2024 [...]
Shoma Uno: “It was one of the most disastrous performances in my long competitive career… And that was my senior debut. I never imagined I would be able to achieve such great results for such a long time.”
Big interview with Shoma Uno about his career. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 7th October 2024 by Keiji [...]
Shoma Uno: “I’d like to try being a figure skating commentator once. I want to speak freely rather than stick strictly to norms. I’ll probably do it my way and then disappear after one go.”
Shoma Uno about retirement. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 6th October 2024 View this post on [...]
“He is the ideal athlete that everyone envisions. I’ve spent my entire skating life chasing after Yuzu-kun’s back, and that’s what has brought me this far.” Shoma Uno about Yuzuru Hanyu
Shoma Uno about Yuzuru Hanyu. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 6th October 2024 View this post on [...]
“It’s a bit scary, but since people are doing it, I also want to try it. It’s dynamic and exciting, and I would like to add it when I do uptempo programs.” Shoma Uno about backflip.
Shoma Uno about backflip. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 14th September 2024 by Kurazawa Hitoshi [...]
“Ice dancers and pair skaters do things that are more difficult than I had imagined. Everyone makes it look so easy.” Shoma Uno on doing a lift with Marin Honda on the “One Piece on Ice” show
Shoma Uno about lifting Marin Honda on the ice in "One Piece on Ice" show. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp [...]
“I’m very happy that such an occasion was arranged, but I still think it would have been better to have received it on-site before the excitement had completely cooled off.” Shoma Uno on receiving Olympic team silver medal
Shoma Uno on receiving Beijing 2022 Olympic team silver medal. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News [...]