Japanese figure skating goddess shows vivid bruises on her legs... Celebrities are surprised! "Intense training must be painful, but..."

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Marin Honda (25), Japan's "original fairy" of figure skating and a former world junior champion, has drawn attention from local Japanese fans after revealing vivid bruises on her legs.

On the 17th, Honda posted an update on her social media: "It was a good day. I went to practice during the ice show break, took a walk, drank matcha, and maintained my skates," along with recent photos.

In the released photo, Honda is seen smiling leisurely under green trees, wearing a loose-fitting denim jacket and pants. According to Japanese media outlet D&G, what captured fans' attention was another photo shared alongside it: her legs in shorts revealed large, dark bruises. Regarding this, Honda humorously explained, "I wore shorts and found my legs covered in bruises (laughs)."

Fans who saw the signs of intense training on the ice expressed strong support through comments. Messages included: "This is clear evidence of your hard work," "It looks very painful, but I can feel the passion you're pouring into it right now," "I hope your wounds heal cleanly without getting worse," and "Keep up the strength in your camp training."

Honda was widely recognized as a next-generation star poised to lead Japan's figure skating scene since her junior days. In 2016, she won gold at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Debrecen, Hungary, instantly rising to fame as the "next-generation figure skating goddess." The following year, in 2017, she secured silver at the same event held in Taipei, Taiwan, proving her elite-level skills.

However, after making her senior debut in the 2017–2018 season, Honda faced frequent injuries and fierce competition, failing to achieve results comparable to her junior years and experiencing ups and downs. Ultimately, on January 11, 2024, she held an official press conference to announce her retirement from senior singles figure skating.

Yet, her passion for the ice never faded. In May, Honda made a surprise return to active competition by partnering with Shoma Uno (29), Japan's top male figure skater and her boyfriend, in the ice dance discipline, sending shockwaves through the country. The duo, named "ShoMarin" after their names, has immediately garnered explosive interest not only from Japanese fans but also from figure skating enthusiasts worldwide.

Unlike singles, ice dance involves frequent high-difficulty lifts, twizzles, and physical contact with a partner. Thus, the recently revealed bruises are seen as clear evidence of how rigorously Honda is adapting to her new discipline. With eyes set on competing at the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics, it remains highly anticipated what touching drama Honda and her partner Shoma Uno will create together as they sweat profusely in training.

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