Overview
- In a July 9 session at Chukyo University Ice Arena, Kagiyama repeatedly skated his short program “I Wish” and landed a quad–triple toe loop combination alongside a quad flip.
- He debuted the final step sequence of his Turandot free program and confirmed inclusion of the signature Ina Bauer move
- Kagiyama outlined a phased quad layout for his free skate, starting with two quad toe loops and one salchow before adding a quad flip for four quads later in the season
- The music for his Turandot program was newly recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to bolster the artistic depth of his free skate
- He expressed strong confidence in both programs and set dual objectives of team and individual gold medals at the Milan–Cortina Olympics