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For me it's heartbreaking to hear him talk like this. I already earlier thought about how lonely this training alone must be. Used to a rink full of people and also friends. And now since years he has only himself to motivate an Pooh to talk to through the night. What a tough life. I wish him so much more!!!!

Machine Translated ------------------- 【Prayer Dance... Next Year Too✨】 #newsevery's Special Messenger #Yuzuru Hanyu serves as the director of the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu: Notte Stellata" In March next year, marking the 16th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, it will be held for three days in Miyagi Prefecture. The theme of the show is "Sending Hope from the Disaster-Stricken Area." [NEWS]

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist 2026.10.09 Source: https://fan.books.rakuten.co.jp/articles/dskqhf3sueijn5d8u67usspy The deep bond between Yuzuru Hanyu and "Winnie the Pooh" in his memory book. The editorial team reveals the loving story behind its creation. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original debut of Winnie-the-Pooh, a special book titled “To Pooh: Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie-the-Pooh — A Memory Book with a Dress-Up Pooh Plush Toy” will be released by Kodansha in May 2027. The book celebrates the special bond between Yuzuru Hanyu and Pooh Bear. This book will be made exclusively to order, with pre-orders accepted until 20 October 2026. To discover the thoughts and feelings that Hanyu and the editorial team have poured into this commemorative book, Oshiraku interviewed Kodansha’s Overseas Characters Editorial Department. The interview is filled with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories that will make fans even more excited for its release, including anecdotes from photo shoots with Pooh Bear and the process of creating the dress-up Pooh plush toy. “We want to faithfully preserve the story of Hanyu and Pooh.” ―― First, could you tell us how this project came about? We would also like to know why, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the original debut of Winnie-the-Pooh, the project took the form of a “memory book” featuring Yuzuru Hanyu. To mark the 100th anniversary of the original debut of Winnie-the-Pooh, Disney had already been discussing the idea of creating a special project. And during those discussions, the idea of collaborating with Yuzuru Hanyu, a fan of Pooh, came up. From a publishing perspective, we also discussed with Disney whether we could create something special featuring Hanyu and Pooh. Following these discussions, we proposed the idea of a memory book accompanied by a dress-up Pooh plush toy. The special bond between Hanyu and Pooh is a story that deserves to be told as we reach this milestone of the 100th anniversary of the original debut of Winnie-the-Pooh. We wanted to create something tangible that would serve as a symbol of that bond and preserve it for years to come. That is what inspired us to propose this project. ―― What comments did Hanyu himself make about the project? Regarding the project, he was absolutely delighted, saying, “Pooh is going to wear my costume!” ―― What was the most important concept you wanted to focus on when expressing the special bond between Winnie-the-Pooh and Yuzuru Hanyu? Many people know that Hanyu is a fan of Pooh, but I don't think we've had many opportunities to ask him directly about how Pooh came to hold such a special place in his life, or what exactly he loves about Pooh. We wanted to listen carefully to Hanyu talk about his feelings for Pooh and to faithfully capture the story of the two of them within this project. Also, this is an opportunity to celebrate Pooh Bear, who has continued to be loved for a whole 100 years. With that in mind, we moved forward with the project always keeping in mind that we wanted to create something that both Hanyu himself and his fans could truly enjoy. A Bond So Deep and Special That It Exceeds All Expectations, Revealed Through Letters ―― Could you share some anecdotes about the photoshoot at Ice Rink Sendai and in nature? In the memory book, including the photographs with Pooh, what kinds of expressions and sides of Hanyu will readers get to see? Through the photoshoot, it became clear once again how much Hanyu truly loves Winnie the Pooh. When we introduced him to a Winnie the Pooh plush toy with a unique pose showing its belly, Hanyu couldn't help but smile. He quipped, "Its belly's sticking out!" (laughs). What also left a strong impression on us was how, even while preparations for the photo shoot were underway, he seemed to be enjoying himself as though he were constantly chatting with Pooh. I think readers will get to see Hanyu looking relaxed and natural, with expressions quite different from the ones we usually see from him on the ice. I think one of Pooh's charms is the sense of comfort and healing he brings. I feel that the time Hanyu spends with Pooh also brings him a renewed sense of comfort and peace. I hope that this feeling will reach his fans as well. I hope the heartwarming sight of the two of them together will bring comfort to everyone and give them renewed energy to face the day ahead. ―― The exclusive, in-depth interview is said to feature Hanyu talking about his feelings for Pooh. What would you highlight as the key points fans should look out for when reading it? We took our time talking with Hanyu about what he loves about Pooh and what Pooh means to him. I was particularly struck by his comment that "Pooh is someone who is always there for me," and the interview conveyed that Pooh is a "comrade-in-arms" who has always been by Hanyu's side and overcome various challenges together. They truly share a wonderful relationship, and I hope readers will take the time to read about it in Hanyu's own words. We also had Hanyu look through Disney Winnie the Pooh: Pooh's Quotations (published by Kodansha), a book compiling sayings from the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, and conducted a quick-fire Q&A in which we asked him whether he agreed or disagreed with the words of Pooh and his friends. It turned out to be quite interesting. Hanyu disagreed with almost all of Pooh's sayings, reacting with comments like, “You can't say that!” (laughs) Through Pooh's and his friends' words, we were also able to delve deeper into Hanyu's philosophical side, which I think makes this project particularly unique. We even asked him which character from the Winnie-the-Pooh stories he relates to the most, and it's not Pooh! Be sure to read the interview in the book to find out who it is. ―― As a special bonus, the book comes with a reproduction of a letter in which Hanyu expresses his feelings for Pooh. What was it about this letter that gave the editorial team a particular sense of warmth? We handed Hanyu some stationery and simply asked him, “Could you write a letter to Pooh?” We didn't give him any particular instructions about what to write. When we opened the letter he sent us, we found that the B5-sized sheet was filled with his feelings for Pooh. Through his words, we could vividly sense just how many hardships Hanyu had overcome throughout his life, and the letter was truly moving. It also conveyed how Pooh had always been by Hanyu's side as he overcame one challenge after another. We came to realise that the bond between Hanyu and Pooh is far deeper and more special than we could ever have imagined. I hope readers will be able to feel the extraordinary bond they share through this letter. ―― The book also comes with an oversized poster featuring “Napping with Hanyu’s Personal Poohs.” What was the atmosphere like during the photoshoot with Hanyu and his own Pooh Bear plush toys? Could you share any behind-the-scenes stories? As he arranged the Winnie the Pooh merchandise he brought, he shared precious stories with each item he took out of the bag, saying things like, "This kid was with me in Toronto, and these ones have always been at home..." We frantically jotted down notes. For the photo shoot, he carefully arranged the Poohs on the bed. An Opportunity to Catch a Little Glimpse of Their Endearing Bond ―― While working on this book, was there a particular moment when you especially felt Hanyu's affection for Pooh? During breaks in the photoshoot, Hanyu was constantly playing with Pooh or talking to him. He seemed so completely natural and at ease that his affection really came through. When he was playing with Pooh, it genuinely looked as though Pooh were moving on his own. Also, the photograph used for the cover came about in a rather lovely way. The only direction we gave Hanyu was, “Could you touch Pooh just a little...?” But Hanyu, of his own accord, drew Pooh close and hugged him to his chest. He had such a wonderful expression on his face, and I believe it was precisely because of his affection for Pooh that we were able to capture that beautiful cover photograph. Even when he was talking about Pooh in the interview, his feelings for Pooh came across as sincere and straightforward, and I could feel that Pooh truly is an irreplaceable presence to him. ―― What is the “bond between Hanyu and Pooh” that the editorial team came to realize anew through this project? I think the things Hanyu carries on his shoulders and the world he is fighting in are beyond anything we could even imagine. However, there were moments when we caught a glimpse of that world through his feelings for Pooh. Pooh is a presence who simply remains by Hanyu’s side, watching over him as always without ever changing, as he faces a difficult world. That relationship is one of a kind. Since the nature of their relationship is something only the two of them can understand, it is difficult to put into words, but I think it is certainly something very precious. ―― How would you like fans to enjoy this book? We have compiled the ongoing relationship between these two into a single book at this major milestone of the 100th anniversary of the original debut of Winnie-the-Pooh. I think it is a book that will allow readers to look back on their wonderful relationship up to now, while also making them feel that they want to continue watching over the two of them from now on. Their relationship is very heartwarming, and I think spending time looking at them will bring a sense of peace to the heart. I hope the fans will be able to feel that way as well. The Pooh plush toys dressed in Hanyu’s costumes symbolize the bond between the two, and I hope you will cherish them and keep them close like precious treasures. ―― Lastly, for those who are still hesitating about pre-ordering, could you say a few words about the “special time” they will be able to experience when this book arrives in their hands? I think it will be an experience that allows you to take a little peek into the endearing relationship between the two of them. With this book, you can always be by their side, and they will always bring you comfort. I really hope you will welcome this book into your home and keep it close at hand, together with the plush toy.

An early announcement!

A thousand thank yous for your kind sentiments. Due to the ticket battle, I faced the usual annihilation for Realive in Miyagi. Like so many other Fanyus, I had to 'swallow my tears' . I was truly fortunate and able to attend Notte Stellata back in March, which was amazing and cheer for and support Yuzu. When I saw the notification that a seat had been allocated for Realive in Saga, my heart was filled with gratitude. It seems that many fanyus are intending to stop in Nagoya for Shower of Heart, as they make their way to Kyushu. I'm certain that there will be many more notifications of merchandise being sold out, just hoping that I can buy most things and support this gorgeous and long awaited Yuzu and Pooh san collaboration. Thank you again.

Yuzu's appreciation for his fans and his love for and loyalty to Pooh are such wonderful aspects of him as a person. 🥰

Wow! Congrats! I hope you'll have a wonderful time in Japan and get all the beautiful Shower of Heart items that you want! 🥳

Yuzu exercising with Pooh. So cute! 🥰

Fanyus love to see Yuzu tying his skate boots and the Pooh next to him is the sparkling gift of light plush for Shower of Heart. Really hoping to be able to buy items from the Shower of Heart range, but there are reports of merchandise being sold out I was super lucky and got through the ticket battle and have a ticket for Realive. I've planned to stay in Nagoya on my journey to Saga and try to buy Shower of Heart items during the shopping event which will be held there

Comme TOUTES égéries Yuzu a dû se renseigner sur le produit qu'il conseille et en voilà un peu plus : à 0:12 voir la savoureuse boeuf de Kobé ou wagyu Ah bon !? les Japonais se connaissent pas le " couple " Yuzu et Winnie aussi au dernier Noël 2025 mes 2 petites filles ont reçu un beau Winnie en cadeau

So many messages about items already selling out and frantic restocking, and now this

I'm sure he wasn't the only passerby who was wondering what's going on. 😂 I wish I could be there! 🥺

*machine translation, inaccuracist may exist Chapter 1: Why Have Japanese Skaters Become Able To Win? -The Essence of European Culture In this chapter, I would like to briefly explain the historical background that enabled Japanese skaters to achieve the kind of success they enjoy today on the international figure skating stage. I retired from competitive skating at the age of 20, immediately after winning the All-Japan Championships ice dance title for the second consecutive time (the 1965–66 and 1966–67 seasons), because I believed that “there was no way I could win at the international level.” Kazuo Ohashi, a senior member of the skating club at my alma mater, Rikkyo University, and a director of the Japan Skating Federation at the time, encouraged me to continue competing, telling me to “aim for the World Championships.” At the 1965 World Championships, Nobuo Sato, who would later coach Mao Asada, had finished fourth. Yet I simply could not picture myself standing on the podium on the international stage. On my way home from the Korakuen Ice Palace, I threw away the skates I had cherished for so long, tossing them into the Kanda River from the bridge known as “Okera-bashi” on my way to JR Suidobashi Station Today, many Japanese skaters have achieved outstanding results on the international stage. However, it would be too simplistic to say that the athletes who win Olympic medals today are simply more talented than those of my generation. First, we need to understand what kind of sport figure skating actually is. Figure skating, in which athletes skate to music, originated as a sport in the United States. It subsequently became widely popular in Europe, and the sport then expanded back across North America in a kind of “reverse import” from Europe. As a result, European countries still occupy a special position in figure skating today. For example, one of the major international competitions in figure skating is the Four Continents Championships. Yet, as the Olympic logo itself illustrates, the world is made up of five continents. So, the “Four Continents” actually refers to the continents other than Europe. In other words, skaters from Japan, the United States, Canada, and other Asian countries compete at the Four Continents Championships. European skaters alone compete at the European Championships, an event on equal footing with the Four Continents Championships. Furthermore, figure skating incorporates elements of ballet, classical music, and other European cultural traditions, and these forms of expression are also taken into consideration when performances are judged. These elements, too, represent what could be called the essence of European culture. It may be difficult for people today to imagine just how challenging it once was for Japanese skaters to enter and compete in such a cultural sphere. I began skating in the fourth grade of elementary school and started going to the Korakuen Ice Palace in Bunkyo, Tokyo. The wife of Hideo Saito, who would later become a mentor to the world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa, was a member there, and I saw Saito himself several times during that period. Saito had been familiar with the cello from an early age and, in 1922, went to Germany to study under Julius Klengel at the Leipzig Conservatory of Music. The way European society treated an Asian person who sought to study classical music at that time is precisely what lay behind my decision to conclude that “Japanese people can’t win” and throw away my skates at the age of twenty. *** END OF FREE PREVIEW

*machine translation, inaccuracist may exist Introduction -The Best Jump Is the Ultimate Weapon 2022 is the year when the Beijing Winter Olympics will be held. For Yuzuru Hanyu, the figure skater who won consecutive men’s individual Olympic titles at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, 2022 is the year in which he will be aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic victory. At the Sochi Olympics, Hanyu defeated Patrick Chan of Canada, who was the undisputed world champion at the time. At the PyeongChang Olympics, despite being unable to prepare as he would have liked because of injury, Hanyu demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure, essentially competing with little opportunity to test himself beforehand, and won the gold medal. At the Beijing Olympics, he will face Nathan Chen of the United States, who has rapidly improved since the PyeongChang Olympics and whose results since entering the 2020s have clearly surpassed Hanyu’s. Compared with the formidable rivals Hanyu has faced and defeated on the Olympic stage in the past, Nathan is clearly in a class of his own. He possesses exceptional ability, with the potential to become one of the greatest and strongest skaters in the history of figure skating. In order to defeat such a rival and achieve three consecutive Olympic victories, Hanyu has no choice but to devise a strategy that threads its way through an extremely narrow margin, then focus his training on that strategy and further develop his technical abilities. So, what strategy has Hanyu adopted in pursuit of his third consecutive Olympic victory? As many readers already know, Hanyu is currently training to successfully land the quad Axel (a four-and-a-half-revolution Axel jump). At the end of this book, we present an analysis showing that, if he succeeds, Hanyu would have a high likelihood of beating Nathan even if Nathan were to post a score matching his personal best. Hanyu himself is also continuing to train toward mastering the jump, with the goal of becoming the first person in history to successfully land a quad Axel. The question, then, is why the success or failure of a jump can be the deciding factor in determining victory or defeat in figure skating. This is also one of the central themes of this book. Among the events held at the Winter Olympics are judged sports. In other words, rather than competing solely on the basis of physical measurements or records, these sports have judges who evaluate performances from their respective perspectives. Conversely, this is precisely why the system employs multiple judges rather than entrusting the judging to a single person. For example, the long jump in athletics and ski jumping in Nordic skiing are alike in that they both compete over “how far one can jump,” but in ski jumping, the judges’ evaluations of the jumper’s form are also reflected in the result. In that sense, figure skating can be considered the quintessential judged sport among the events held at the Winter Olympics. Figure skating does not even have a purely physical measurement criterion like the distance traveled in Nordic ski jumping. Everything in the sport is determined through judging. However, following the rule revisions discussed later in this book, the judging criteria are now specified in the rules down to an extremely detailed level. And when those rules are examined closely, the “path to victory” that emerges is the successful execution of high-difficulty jumps. In general, jumps are assigned higher base values than spins. The primary theme of this book is to trace the history of technical evolution in figure skating—spanning from Midori Ito, the first female skater to land a triple Axel (winning silver at the 1992 Albertville Olympics), to Yuzuru Hanyu, who is challenging the quad Axel. -From The Perspective Of A Former International Judge As a member of the Japan Skating Federation, I served as a team leader of the Japanese national team and in other roles from 1988 to 1992. From 1994, I served as Director of the Figure Skating Strengthening Department, and from 1998, I also served as head coach of the Japanese national team. While working on athlete development as a federation staff member, I continued my work as a judge. When I retired from competitive skating, anyone with experience competing in official competitions automatically qualified as a Class B judge, so my career as a judge began when I started officiating at competitions appropriate for that qualification. I subsequently underwent the training required to advance as a judge, passed the necessary examinations, and was certified as an ISU (International Skating Union) International Referee, the highest level of qualification. The ISU has a mandatory retirement age of 70, so I have since retired, but during my career as a judge, I participated in numerous international competitions. Of all my experiences as a judge, the competitions in which Midori Ito competed remain particularly unforgettable. In 1983, during her first season competing at the senior level, Midori participated in the Ennia Challenge Cup in the Netherlands and finished second. The winner was Katarina Witt (representing the former East Germany), who would go on to win the gold medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics held shortly afterward, so Midori’s result was certainly an impressive one. However, the judges engaged in heated debate at the meeting held after the competition. I was also one of the judges at this competition, and I could not accept the fact that Midori, who had landed five of the six types of triple jumps other than the Axel, had lost to Witt, who had landed only two. If we were going to achieve our goal of “winning Midori a gold medal,” we had to address the issue of judging. I had also heard from my seniors that when Nobuo Sato finished fourth at the 1965 World Championships, he had delivered a performance that “should have put him on the podium.” My desire to ensure fair judging was ignited. “If figure skating is a sport, then technical elements such as Midori’s jumps should be properly evaluated in the scoring.” “No, figure skating is a competition in beauty. In that respect, Witt surpassed Midori, so her score was a legitimate evaluation.” A heated debate ensued over the very nature of figure skating as a competitive discipline. Witt was renowned for her beauty, so much so that after retiring, she appeared in numerous films as an actress. She could certainly be described as the quintessential German beauty. However, I was not the only one to hold this view; many of the relatively younger judges also argued that “beauty is an important element, but figure skating is a sport, so technical ability should also be evaluated fairly.” In the end, the referee, who ranked above the judges, brought the discussion to a close by saying that “there is merit to both perspectives.” However, the debate that took place here would eventually lead to changes in the rules and scoring criteria of figure skating. Under the scoring system at the time, "Artistic Impression" carried considerably more weight than it does today, creating a tendency to prioritize beauty and artistry over technical ability. I will discuss the details of the rule changes that followed later in this book. The rule changes that originated from this debate would ultimately greatly expand the opportunities for Japanese skaters who competed on the world stage using jumps as their weapon—such as Midori, who became the first female skater to successfully land a triple Axel, and Hanyu, who is now challenging the quadruple Axel. As figure skating is a judged sport, judges, whose decisions naturally have a major impact on athletes’ results, are expected to possess a discerning eye and the expertise to scrutinize technical elements rigorously. For me, having had the opportunity to be involved in international competitions from the position of a judge has been an invaluable experience. One of the themes of this book is to provide a detailed analysis of figure skating technique from the perspective of a former international judge. -What Television Commentators Don't Say Figure skating in Japan is currently experiencing what could be called an “unprecedented boom,” thanks in large part to the achievements of Yuzuru Hanyu, who won consecutive Olympic titles. However, when I listen to commentators during televised broadcasts, I understand that they are being asked by the production side to make positive comments, but I often find myself thinking, “Aren’t they overestimating the performances of Japanese skaters a little too much?” I understand that, from the perspective of television networks and other media outlets, portraying Japanese skaters as having a strong chance of winning medals is necessary from a business standpoint. It is also meaningful for organizations within the figure skating world, myself included, as it helps broaden the sport’s reach. However, while many commentators built illustrious careers during their competitive days, they have no experience as judges. For example, at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, there were nationwide expectations that Mao Asada would win the gold medal. At the time, she could arguably be considered the biggest star in Japanese sports as a whole. To heighten that sense of anticipation even further, perhaps the media and commentators were presenting her chances of winning gold in the most favorable light possible. Her biggest rival was Kim Yuna of South Korea. As someone who had served as an international judge, when I compared the two skaters’ performances, I felt that it was wrong to treat Asada’s gold-medal victory as though it were a foregone conclusion. Such expectations would only place excessive pressure on Asada. Figure skating is judged on four elements: jumps, steps, spins, and expressive ability. Yuna not only possessed excellent fundamental skating skills, but also had the expressive ability to enhance each element throughout her entire program. There were also flaws hidden within the triple Axel that was Asada’s greatest weapon—flaws that, had I been judging, would have made me hesitate to award it a perfect score. This is also relevant to the quadruple Axel that Hanyu is currently attempting in preparation for the Beijing Olympics, so I will discuss it in greater detail in Chapter 2. Of course, as a fellow Japanese person, I shared the desire to root for Asada. Although I was not deeply involved in her specific training program, as someone connected to the Japan Skating Federation, I also strongly hoped she would win a medal. However, ever since I hung up my skates at the age of 20 and, through my encounter with Midori, began engaging with figure skating again, I have always kept one thing in mind: “performing to win.” And in figure skating, a performance capable of winning must be built on technique that judges will evaluate highly. In that sense, I felt uncomfortable with media coverage that treated Asada’s gold-medal victory as a given without properly evaluating her technical abilities. Some may call this harsh. But in this book, I intend to use my “eye” as a judge to provide accurate commentary on the techniques of each skater. -Can Yuzuru Hanyu Achieve Three Consecutive Olympic Titles? I have been deeply involved in developing Yuzuru Hanyu as an athlete. I first met him in 2004, when he was just nine years old. He had participated in the Japan Skating Federation’s National Promising Newcomers Training Camp, commonly known as the “Nobeyama Camp,” which has been held annually since 1992. I will discuss the details later, but looking back over his career, the decision I considered most important in designing his overall development program was to entrust him to Brian Orser, who remains his coach today. As many of you may know, Hanyu had been based in his hometown of Sendai for training, but lost his training rink after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. For a time, he trained in Higashi-Kanagawa, Yokohama, under Shoichiro Tsuzuki, who had coached him when he was a boy. However, it was clear that he needed a new training base with the 2014 Sochi Olympics approaching. That was when I turned my attention to the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club (Cricket Club) in Canada, where Brian Orser coached. Brian is a highly accomplished figure: he won silver medals at two consecutive Olympics (Sarajevo 1984 and Calgary 1988) as a competitor and later guided Yuna Kim to a gold medal as a coach at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Immediately after the Vancouver Olympics, I approached him and began saying, “Next, I would like you to coach Japan’s top skater.” When approaching a world-class coach, it is important to make the offer as early as possible. At that point, however, even I had no certainty about who would ultimately train under Brian. In the end, Hanyu became a member of the Cricket Club and secured that opportunity. It was about two and a half years after my initial approach. I will not recount Hanyu’s subsequent achievements here. However, after he accomplished the remarkable feat of winning gold at two consecutive Olympics in PyeongChang, I said to him: “Congratulations! You worked so hard. Well done.” Naturally, I assumed that after accomplishing the feat of winning two consecutive Olympic titles, he would retire. Hanyu had become the Olympic champion at the age of 19 in Sochi, and by PyeongChang he was 23. By the time the Beijing Olympics arrived four years later, he would be 27. For comparison, Tara Lipinski (USA), who won the women’s figure skating gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, was just 15 at the time and retired after those Games. I believe every Olympic sport has its own “optimal age range.” In winter sports, for example, many athletes in shooting-based events such as biathlon are selected for the Olympics well into their 40s and beyond. By comparison, in figure skating, 27 is an age at which it would be understandable for people to say that an athlete’s peak has passed. While I respect Hanyu’s decision to take on the meaningful challenge of pursuing a third consecutive Olympic title, I simply do not want to see him lose. The fact is that he faces an extremely formidable rival in Nathan Chen, while Shoma Uno and Yuma Kagiyama have also risen rapidly. Furthermore, the “Next Hanyu Generation,” including Vincent Zhou (USA), whom I introduce in Chapter 7, is also making an impressive push. Based on the assessment at the time of writing, to be frank, it will not be easy for Hanyu to defeat Nathan. And the weapon Hanyu appears to be seeking to develop for this difficult battle is the unprecedented quadruple Axel. Will Hanyu succeed in this challenge? As someone who has been deeply involved in Hanyu’s development, and drawing on the keen eye and expertise I have gained as an international judge, I aim to offer objective commentary on what may be his final challenge, while also watching it with hope and anticipation. This, too, is one of the themes of this book.

Haru-chan loves the Yuzu-Pooh combo, too! 🥰🌸😊