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The first program theme of the new PIW chapter is \"Brand New Story!<\/h1>\n

It expresses an even more glamorous and dramatic world.<\/h1>\n

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Prince Ice World 2019-2020 - Brand New Story - Kumamoto Performance Report<\/h3>\n

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Prince Ice World, which was first held in Kumamoto in January 2017 and closed with great success, was held for two days on January 25 (Sat.) and 26 (Sun.), 2020, for a total of four performances. This year's Prince Ice World, a year of new beginnings, was themed \"Brand New Story\" and challenged a new style of composition, raising the expectations of fans for a renewed program.<\/p>\n

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At this Kumamoto performance, Kumamon appeared as a special guest, wowing the audience with his mischievous moves. Another guest skater, Masama Uno, a silver medalist at the PyeongChang Olympics who attracts fans nationwide with his speedy skating, also attracted much attention. The appearance of father and son Evgeny and Alexander Plushenko also drew attention, and when the two appeared on the ice holding hands, the audience was thrilled by the heartwarming sight of them.<\/p>\n

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Guests include Shizuka Arakawa, gold medalist at the Torino Olympics, Takeshi Honda, Nobunari Oda, Miki Ando, Kanako Murakami, and sisters Marin Honda, Mochiyui, and Sarai, as well as Japan's only professional figure skating team (24 members in total) \"Prince Ice World Team\" and junior skaters, and many more.<\/p>\n

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And as a guest artist, the Prince Ice World Team cheering song \"We'll Be There<\/a>\", which was released for distribution on December 12.BOOOST<\/a>The performance was performed by \"Ai ni Tsuite Ai ni Tsuite\". Currently, they have over 20,000 followers on LINE LIVE, and their song \"I want to be loved, I want to be loved, I want to be loved\", released in April 2019, is ranked No. 1 on LINE MUSIC's real-time ranking. On the day of the performance, the first mini-album \"I want to be loved\", which is scheduled to be released on February 10, 2020, was on sale at the venue.<\/p>\n

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After the show, one of the major attractions at Prince Ice World was the \"petting time,\" where fans cheered and expressed their appreciation by handing bouquets and gifts directly to the guests and cast members. It was impressive to see the performers respond politely, offering words of thanks and taking pictures.<\/p>\n

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*This report is a summary of the second performance on the first day and the first performance on the second day.<\/p>\n

venue<\/h5>\n

Aqua Dome Kumamoto<\/p>\n

date(s) (e.g. for exhibition)<\/h5>\n

January 25 (Sat.) & 26 (Sun.), 2020 (2 days) 4 performances in total<\/p>\n

Composition and Direction<\/h5>\n

Japan<\/p>\n

performance<\/h5>\n

Regular performers<\/strong>
\nPrince Ice World Team (total 24 members) \/ Shizuka Arakawa \/ Takeshi Honda<\/p>\n

Guest skaters<\/strong>
\nShoma Uno, Evgeny Plushenko, Miki Ando, Nobunari Oda, Kanako Murakami, Kazuki Tomono, Marin Honda, Mochiyu Honda (25th only)\/Sarai Honda (26th only)\/ Alexander Plushenko<\/p>\n

Guest Artists<\/strong>
\nBOOOST<\/p>\n

organizing<\/h5>\n

KAB Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting Corporation \/ Prince Ice World Kumamoto Executive Committee<\/span><\/p>\n

support<\/h5>\n

Kumamoto Prefecture \/ Kumamoto City \/ Japan Skating Federation \/ Kumamoto Skating Federation \/ Kumamoto City Skating Federation \/ Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun \/ FM Kumamoto \/ FM 791 \/ Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting Corporation \/ KKB Kagoshima Broadcasting \/ NCC Nagasaki Bunka Broadcasting<\/p>\n

cooperation<\/h5>\n

OAB Oita Asahi Broadcasting Corporation<\/p>\n

planning and production<\/h5>\n

Prince Hotel \/ GAKUON Unity Face<\/p>\n

assistance in news gathering<\/h5>\n

GAKUON Unity Face Inc.<\/p>\n

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Prince Ice World Team<\/h3>\n

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Japan's only professional team of 24 professional figure skaters, specializing in \u201csynchronized skating,\u201d a form of figure skating entertainment with a history of over 40 years in which skaters work in unison. This year's show will feature new productions and dances, as well as a new showcase for the team. This time, they challenged themselves with new productions, dances, and ice taps, and presented a rich and varied program that utilized not only their teamwork, but also their individual expressive abilities. For 2019, the year of new beginnings, the program was renewed under the theme of \"Brand new story\" with a new composition, direction, and choreographer. From the opening of the show, the audience was reminded of PIW's acting and teamwork, as the venue combined technology such as LCD monitors and lighting with performances on the ice, and the production and choreography incorporated elements from various genres such as film, classical, opera, and pop music.<\/p>\n

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Guests (in order of appearance)<\/h3>\n
Alexander Plushenko<\/h5>\n

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Although she is only 6 years old, she has performed in more than 100 ice shows, and her skating was magnificent. When she first appeared on stage, the audience was filled with exclamations of \"She's so cute! But once the music started to play, the mood changed dramatically, as she showed a gap between her nimble steps to the Latin rhythm and her steady moves that rivaled those of adults.<\/p>\n

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Mochiyui Honda (appears only on 25th)<\/h5>\n

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\u25bc Main Results
\n2018 Kinki Championship (Junior), 4th place
\n2018 West Japan Junior Championship, 8th place
\n2018 All-Japan Junior Championships, 12th place<\/p>\n

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Dressed in mature red and black, which was different from their lovely image, they showed a much higher level of performance than last year, not only with their fierce steps and stable jumps, but also with their natural expressive power that extends to details such as the movement of their fingers and their eyes.<\/p>\n

Sarai Honda (appears only on 26th)<\/h5>\n

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\u25bc Main Results
\n2018 Asian Open Trophy Advanced Novice 2nd Place
\n2018 All-Japan Novice Championship, A2nd place
\n2018 All-Japan Junior Championships, 17th place
\n2019 Challenge Cup Advanced Novice Winner<\/p>\n

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Last year, Sarai Honda won her first international competition and made her abilities known to the world. She showed the innocent and adorable expressions and gestures of a young girl as she skated through the competition, while at the same time, she performed big tricks such as jumps with a high degree of perfection, showing great promise as a skater who will be active on the world stage.<\/p>\n

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Marin Honda<\/h5>\n

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\u25bc Main Results
\n2016 World Junior Championships Winner
\n2017 World Junior Championships, 2nd place
\n2018 GP France, 6th place<\/p>\n

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\nThe audience was overwhelmed by her aggressive and energetic performance, which added a spice of intensity and sharpness to her signature style.<\/p>\n

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Kanako Murakami<\/h5>\n

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\u25bc Main Results
\n2010 GP Final 3rd
\n2013 World Championships, 4th place
\n2014 Four Continents Championships Winner
\n2014 Sochi Olympics<\/p>\n

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Far from the innocent image of herself known in the media and other media, her program had a sense of gravity set to the theme music of \"Schindler's List\". Many fans may have been drawn in by her captivating use of ice and space to convey her sadness and bitterness, and may have felt the pain in their hearts as they became emotionally involved in her performance.<\/p>\n

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Artist Guest BOOOST<\/h5>\n

BOOOST Official Site
\nhttps:\/\/booost.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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They performed \"We'll Be There,\" which is the cheering song for the Prince Ice World Team. The audience was enchanted by her deep singing ability, and the excitement of the audience increased.<\/p>\n