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Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/フィギュアスケート男子ファンブック-Quadruple-Axel-2019-熱戦のシーズンイン特集号-ebook/dp/B07LBN9DYR/ Men’s Singles Special Magazine, Reissue Vol. 2! The figure skating scene has entered a new four-year cycle leading up to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. In this book, we shine a spotlight on Japanese male skaters—from top athletes competing on the world stage to promising junior skaters. Through exclusive interviews, dialogues, and in-depth coverage reports, we explore the appeal of these skaters! CONTENTS [Exclusive Long Interview] Daisuke Takahashi — “Everything Was for This Day” [Coach Interview] Utako Nagamitsu — “The Long and Winding Road” [Designer Interview] Minako Orihara & Taketoshi Hara — “Creating Unprecedented Costumes” [In-Depth Report] Yuzuru Hanyu — “The Absolute Champion, Unbreakable Spirit” Shoma Uno — “The Power to Believe in Oneself” [Exclusive Interviews] Keiji Tanaka — “To Surpass Myself” Kazuki Tomono — “With Pride, Moving Further Forward” Sota Yamamoto — “Now, the Curtain Rises Again” Hiroaki Sato — “A Challenge Toward Maturity” Ryuju Hino — “A Fresh Start to the Season” Yu Nakamura — “Continuing to Chase an Idol’s Back” Jun Suzuki — “Valuing Each and Every Step” [Junior Men’s Interviews] Tatsuya Tsuboi — “Where Effort Becomes Talent” Shun Sato — “Armed With a New Big Skill” Koshiro Shimada — “The Resolve to Stand at the Top” Mitsuki Sumoto — “Turning Adversity Into Strength” [Junior Men’s Dialogues] Yuto Kishina × Sena Miyake — “Takasaki Boys: Good Friends, Good Rivals” Yuma Kagiyama × Kao Miura — “From Kanagawa to the World, Together” [Want to Know More! Japan’s Elite Men] Koshi Yamada / Taichiro Yamakuma / Taichi Honda / Tsunenari Karakawa / Kento Kobayashi / Eiji Kamata / Yoji Nakano [In-Depth Analysis] Takahiko Kozuka — “Prospects for Men’s Singles” [Special Gallery] Tatsuki Machida — “Double Bill” [Special Feature] “The Behind-the-Scenes Professionals Supporting Ice Shows” Kikuo Makabe [New Series] “The Power of Choreographers Who Refine Individuality” #01 Yuka Sato [Event Report] Rinkai Sports Center Renovation Commemorative Event J SPORTS “Kenji’s Room” Recording Set Report [Competition Reports] All Japan Junior Championships / All Japan Novice Championships [Regular Feature] 2018/2019 Season Men’s Singles Skater Guide

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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2020-2021, pg 18-23 [The Determination Gained at the World Championships] Yuzuru Hanyu: "Just One-Eighth More Rotation" Following the All Japan Championships, this was his second competition of the season, and he faced the grand stage of the World Championships. He led after the short program, but a slight lapse in form led to a bronze medal. Even so, what he discovered through that experience was a renewed, burning desire to realize his dream. Yuzuru Hanyu Born December 7, 1994, in Miyagi Prefecture. He won back-to-back Olympic gold medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 PyeongChang Games. He also won the Grand Prix Final four consecutive times from 2013 to 2016. He became World Champion in 2014 and 2017. In February last year, he won the Four Continents Championships, achieving the first-ever “Super Slam” in men’s figure skating. In this season’s All Japan Championships, he claimed his fifth title, his first in five years. Height: 172 cm. Coaches: Brian Orser, Tracy Wilson, Ghislain Briand Choreographers: Jeffrey Buttle (SP), Shae-Lynn Bourne (FS) Programs this season: “Let Me Entertain You” (SP), “Heaven and Earth” (FS) Personal best scores: 322.59 (total), 111.82 (SP), 212.99 (FS)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2020-2021, pg 26-27 [Innovation Explained by the Arranger] Keiichi Yano: "A Unique Expression of Japanese Style" “A unique expression of Japanese aesthetics” The pursuit of a new expression of “wa” (Japanese aesthetics) began with “SEIMEI,” the iconic program that has become synonymous with Yuzuru Hanyu. The arranger who supports the creation of the music spoke about the intentions behind this season's "Ten to Chi to" (Heaven and Earth) and shares his vision for the “completed form” he hopes to see realized in the coming season. Profile: Born in 1957 in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Sound designer and music editing programmer. He has worked as a sound engineer since 1977. Since 1985, he has been involved in figure skating, and currently works as a freelancer, handling figure skating audio production and creating program music for many skaters, including Yuzuru Hanyu.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2020-2021, pg 24-25 [Speaking of a Reunion After a Year] Brian Orser: "The Magical Moment to Come" Due to the closure of rinks during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent strict restrictions, a year passed without him being able to return to his training base at the Cricket Club. His coach, who finally reunited with him at the World Championships, reflects on his protégé's growth.

Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.kiiya.co.jp/jitsurei01/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220522224056/https://www.kiiya.co.jp/jitsurei01/ "Thank you for your support! Yuzuru Hanyu Exhibition" Costume display mannequin From April 11, 2018, the "Thank You for Your Support! Yuzuru Hanyu Exhibition" was held at the Nihonbashi Takashimaya 8th Floor Hall. The exhibition mainly featured over 100 powerful news photographs taken by Yomiuri Shimbun photographers over the 10 seasons from when Yuzuru Hanyu won his first All-Japan Junior Championships in 2008 until he achieved his second consecutive Olympic victory at the Pyeongchang Games in February. This time, we'd like to share an episode about how we created a display mannequin of the costume that Yuzuru Hanyu actually wore in competitions. Through this process, we encountered the physical form of the extraordinary figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, and gained a new and valuable experience regarding the creation and presentation of the human body.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2021-2022, pg 28-29 Artists Talk About Yuzuru Hanyu's Past Programs Murakami Mai x 'Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso' & 'Heaven and Earth' "Like a Painting That Captures a Single Moment" In artistic gymnastics, the floor exercise is the only event performed to music. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, who specialized in this discipline, praises Hanyu's wide range of expression, saying, "Perhaps there is no piece of music that doesn't suit him." What does she see in Hanyu when viewed through the perspective of two judged sports—gymnastics and figure skating? Profile: Born on August 5, 1996, in Kanagawa Prefecture. Gymnastics instructor. Contributed to Japan's 4th-place finish in the team event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Won the floor exercise title at the 2017 World Championships. The following year, she became the first Japanese woman to win a silver medal in the individual all-around at the same championships. Won a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Retired in October of the same year. Currently serves as a coach at Nippon Sport Science University.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2021-2022, pg 26-27 Artists Talk About Yuzuru Hanyu's Past Programs Ushida Tomoharu x 'Parisienne Walkways' “Absolute beauty that never loses its rationality” A signature program performed with deep emotion, set to the melancholic sound of the guitar. A genius pianist, who has also arranged the piece for piano, praises the performance, saying, "I feel a composure that completely controls technique and expression." Profile: Born October 16, 1999, in Fukushima Prefecture. Pianist. Debuted with a CD in March 2012 at the age of 12, the youngest Japanese classical pianist to do so. Won second place at the 2018 Hamamatsu International Piano Competition, the highest ranking ever achieved by a Japanese competitor. Received the 29th Idemitsu Music Award in March 2019. Performs both domestically and internationally.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2021-2022, pg 24-25 Artists Talk About Yuzuru Hanyu's Past Programs Ishimaru Kanji x 'The Phantom of the Opera' "Riding the 'Wind' of the Phantom of the Opera" In the free skate “The Phantom of the Opera,” performed in the season following the Sochi Olympics, how did Yuzuru Hanyu perceive the protagonist, the Phantom, and the world of the work? An actor active across many fields, including musical theatre, shared his thoughts that echoed those impressions. Profile: Born August 15, 1965, in Ehime Prefecture, actor and singer. He made his debut in 1990 with the Shiki Theatre Company in "The Phantom of the Opera." After leaving the company in 2007, he has been active in stage, film, and music, and has also hosted TV programs such as "Untitled Concert" and "Genki no Jikan." He is scheduled to appear this summer in the stage production "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2021-2022, pg 22-23 Artists Talk About Yuzuru Hanyu's Past Programs Nozomi Futo x 'SEIMEI' “A Figure That Overlapped with Beethoven” Inspired by SEIMEI, the celebrated program that also brought victory at the PyeongChang Olympics, the former Takarazuka top star portrayed Beethoven in her farewell performance. What is the unique charm of Hanyu, as told by this renowned actress who continues to be inspired by him? Profile: Born on October 19 in Kanagawa Prefecture. She joined the Takarazuka Revue in 2003 and became the top star of the Snow Troupe in 2017. She retired from the company in April 2021 with the production “fff – Fortississimo: Sing with Joy!”. Currently active primarily in stage productions. From June, she will play Miss Adelaide in the musical "Guys and Dolls".

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2020-2021, pg 32-33 Artists Talk About the Beauty of Yuzuru Hanyu's Past Programs Reon Yuzuki x "Romeo and Juliet" "The figure of Juliet appearing on the ice" An immortal masterpiece he performed twice in his teens. Coincidentally, the acclaimed actress who twice played the lead role in the same work felt a unique worldview in Romeo on the ice. Profile: Reon Yuzuki Born in Osaka Prefecture. In 1999, she joined the Takarazuka Revue and was assigned to the Star Troupe as an otokoyaku (female performer specializing in male roles). In 2009, she became the top star of the Star Troupe. She retired from the company in 2015 after performing in “Kurohyō no Gotoku” and “Dear DIAMOND!!”. She is currently active mainly in stage performances. She will appear in the ice show “LUXE”, to be held at Yokohama Arena from May 15–17.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS 2020-2021, pg 28-31 Artists Talk About the Beauty of Yuzuru Hanyu's Past Programs Shunji Iwai x "Hana wa Saku" A skater who embodies strength, suppleness, and beauty through delicate movements that seem to carry awareness to the very tips of his fingers. Artists working in different fields are also captivated by the worldview he creates and the many exquisite programs that reach the realm of art. “Thoughts that do not land, jumps that do land” This March marked 10 years since the earthquake, and Yuzuru Hanyu performed “Hana wa Saku” (“Flowers Will Bloom”). What does the filmmaker who wrote its lyrics and has delivered numerous acclaimed works, think of the performance of fellow Sendai-born artist Yuzuru Hanyu? Profile: Shunji Iwai Born January 24, 1963 in Miyagi Prefecture. In 1993, he won the Japan Film Directors Association New Director Award for "Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?". In 1995, “Love Letter” became a major hit in Japan and abroad. In 2012, he produced the documentary “Friends after 3.11 Theatrical Version.” In 2020, he released “Last Letter.”

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B092ZDQWDQ/ Content: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS: The Ice Rink of Determination. Figure Skating 2020-2021 Season Highlights [Detailed Report on the World Team Trophy] Yuzuru Hanyu: "Illuminated by the Guiding Light" [Determination Gained at the World Championships] Yuzuru Hanyu: "Just One-Eighth More Rotation" [Speaking of Reunion After a Year] Brian Orser: "The Magical Moment to Come" [Innovation Explained by the Arranger] Keiichi Yano: "A Unique Expression of Japanese Style" Artists Talk About the Beauty of Yuzuru Hanyu's Past Programs Shunji Iwai x "Hana wa Saku" Reon Yuzuki x "Romeo and Juliet" Daisuke Nagamine x "The Phantom of the Opera" Satoshi Nakabachi x "Notte Stellata" [Men's Power Map Explained by Takeshi Honda] "Each Person's Strengths Revealed at the World Championships"

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4160082602 Contents: *Cover front and back cover: Yuzuru Hanyu (The back of the cover is a special poster) *Includes the popular feature "Artists talk about the beauty of Yuzuru Hanyu's past programs" *Features a figure skating x gymnastics dialogue between Yuma Kagiyama and Kenzo Shirai (former Japanese gymnastics representative) *Also includes interviews with Kaori Sakamoto, Kazuki Tomono, Satoko Miyahara, and Rika Kihira [The yearning that was at the beginning] Yuzuru Hanyu "Seeking the unknown world" [Commentary by Takeshi Honda and Takahito Mura] It was a quadruple Axel that was pushed to the very limit. [Popular Feature] Artists talk about Yuzuru Hanyu's past programs ● Nozomi Futo x 'SEIMEI' ● Ishimaru Kanji x 'The Phantom of the Opera' ● Ushida Tomoharu x 'Parisienne Walkways' ● Murakami Mai x 'Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso' 'Heaven and Earth' [First victory dedicated to his mentor] Uno Shoma: "Becoming world number one wasn't the goal" [Figure Skating x Gymnastics Dialogue] Kagiyama Yuma x Shirai Kenzo: "The profound world of jumps and twists" [Behind the scenes of the long-awaited gold medal] Nathan Chen: "Awakening to professionalism" [Talking about the results of the emergency business trip] Tomono Kazuki: "Next time, I want to win and give an exhibition that will make people cry" [Interview with the world champion] Sakamoto Kaori: "Entering the world of quadruple jumps with confidence" [The two reveal their vision for the future] Miura Riku & Kihara Ryuichi: "Let's keep going for another 8 years" "No objections (laughs)" [4 years that changed my life] Higuchi Wakaba: "Without fear, be greedy" [A Tumultuous Second Season] Kana Muramoto & Daisuke Takahashi: "True Unison is Yet to Come" [Miss Perfect Speaks About Retirement] Satoko Miyahara: "A Final Smile, a New Beginning" [Comeback Interview] Rika Kihira: "The Surprise and Lessons That Changed My Concept of Skating" [Where Are the Genius Girls Going?] Valieva/Shcherbakova/Trusova: "Heaven and Hell in the Russian Women's 'Tiger's Den'" [Record Collection] Records of Major Competitions in the 2021-2022 Season

* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 104 Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2023 “GIFT” at Tokyo Dome On February 26, 2023, Yuzuru Hanyu’s “GIFT” was held at Tokyo Dome. It was the first-ever solo performance in a dome in figure skating history. This report covers the production, a comprehensive entertainment work that made full use of a massive stage set, live music, and cutting-edge projection mapping. Set list:

* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 92 Prologue - Yokohama & Hachinohe Performances: Yuzuru Hanyu's first solo performance since turning professional, and the first solo show in figure-skating history, "Prologue" was held. A Prologue That Gave Him Confidence as a Professional

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* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 60-65 Fantasy on Ice Exclusive Interview: Taketoshi Hara "Yuzuru Hanyu is always the first to put on his costume and begin warming up." We spoke with Taketoshi Hara, who was responsible for the opening and finale costumes for Fantasy on Ice, about the costume concepts this time and some anecdotes about Yuzuru Hanyu. Pics: Profile Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Hara joined Fantasy on Ice in 2015 by contributing costume concept proposals, and from 2017 onward took charge of costume design. His competition costumes include Daisuke Takahashi's "Phoenix" and "Pale Green Ghosts" from his singles career, Kao Miura's "Beauty and the Beast," and Muramoto & Takahashi's "The Phantom of the Opera." Muramoto & Takahashi's 2021–22 Rhythm Dance "Soran Bushi" was nominated for the Best Costume Award at the ISU Skating Awards 2023. Instagram: @taketoshihara