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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist Source: https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/853981 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220722035223/https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/853981 《Yuzuru Hanyu at 8 years old: The origin of a prodigy skater》 "A boy like a jewel," "The time I spent with Yuzuru was nourishment for me": The reason why his renowned coach is grateful There was an 8-year-old skater whom an experienced and renowned coach described as "like a treasure." This is the story of the foundation of a skater who continues to fight despite facing numerous trials. We are specially publishing the full text of "[Tracing the Roots of a Gold Medalist] The Peop…

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 w…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/854207?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220914085103/https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/854207?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's choreographer said, "When I contacted him to congratulate him on turning pro, he immediately replied..." Shae-Lynn Bourne recalls, "Yuzu had his own 'voice'." Shae-Lynn Bourne, the choreographer and professional skater who has worked with Yuzuru Hanyu for the past eight years, will be arriving in Japan in a few days for five weeks to perform in an ice show and to film an NHK documentary directed by her husban…

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2022.08.12 Source: https://digital.asahi.com/articles/ASQ8D64ZCQ8DUTQP00X.html?ptoken=01KQTTJTZCXBVY5HEXQTGBH0B2 (Paid article) Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260505050751/https://digital.asahi.com/articles/ASQ8D64ZCQ8DUTQP00X.html?ptoken=01KQTTJTZCXBVY5HEXQTGBH0B2 "Imagine it as the soil that makes flowers bloom." A message of encouragement from Yuzuru Hanyu to children. Yuzuru Hanyu (27), who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating and announced his professional debut in July, gave an exclusive interview to the Asahi Shimbun. Reflecting on his …

Interviews and articles relating to 2022 Winter Olympics held at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China. Feb 8th - Men's SP Feb 10th - Men's FS Feb 20th - Exhibition Gala

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to Prologue 2022. -Yokohama (Nov 4-5) -Hachinohe (Dec 2-3, 5) Info: https://prologue-official.jp/ https://x.com/jp_prologue CN ref masterlist: https://m.weibo.cn/status/5148520689697329

Source: https://www.asahi.com/rensai/list.html?id=1694 Yuzuru Hanyu's monologue: "My mission" revealed through GIFT A total of 6 parts. Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu said, "I want to give a gift of gratitude to those who support me." He is writing the story of the show with that feeling in mind. He said that his mission is to respond to people's feelings, and he talked about how to turn support into strength. 1 - Yuzuru Hanyu's thoughts behind "GIFT": "A gift that brings you closer" 2 - Yuzuru Hanyu: "I want to convey my current feelings in response to everyone's feelings" 3 - Yuzuru Hanyu: "If I can't meet …

Website: https://prologue-official.jp/ 1. Prologue - Official Guidebook (2022.11.01) Info: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101032342/https://axelstore.jp/prologue/detail.php?goods_id=3410 Product introduction: All 64 pages of newly taken photos! Message from Yuzuru Hanyu: "I wanted to create something that would allow you to feel the history of my life and my skating journey, and that's why I planned this ice show. This is the first ice show that I will be doing everything on my own. The title is 'Prologue.' I will do my best with the hope that "from now on, various stories will be woven" and "this ice show will be the …

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2022.12.02 Source: https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/stories/culture/2022/12/post-100226_1.php Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250000000000*/https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/stories/culture/2022/12/post-100226_1.php Even a writer with 30 years of experience as a figure skating fan was surprised by "Yuzuru Hanyu's divine response" “Showing his way of life through performance and giving back to the fans who have given him strength.” A figure skating fan of over 30 years looks at the bond between Yuzuru Hanyu and his fans, and at ‘Prologue’. By Akari Akane …

[Yuzuru Hanyu Special Report & Exclusive Interview] Japan Figure Skating Team 2022 Fan Book (Special Supplement: 2022/2023 Season Spectator Calendar) (Bessatsu Yama to Keikoku) Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4635907708/ A thorough introduction to the top men's and women's singles skaters! [Special supplement] 2022/2023 season spectator calendar. The opening feature features Yuzuru Hanyu, who is embarking on a new stage as a professional athlete. In addition to special reports from his "Declaration of Determination Press Conference" to "SharePractice," the book also features an exclusive interview from "SharePractice." W…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4594619525 https://x.com/fskating_Life/status/1565520538755182592 Yuzuru Hanyu has announced his professional turn and is embarking on his second skating career. To commemorate this departure, we have compiled his extraordinary 18 years of competitive life in one book. The staff of "Figure Skating Life" look back on the achievements of this unprecedented skater through records of his growth and exclusive interviews that have been watched over by him. In addition, long interviews with those involved who have continued to support Hanyu praise his talent and efforts, as well as revealing a number of episodes …

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B09NRG553Z *Yuzuru Hanyu's performance at the All Japan Championships is featured on the cover and in the lead! *Also includes the third installment of the popular project, "Artists talk about the beauty of Yuzuru Hanyu's past programs"! Includes Kyohei Sorita's discussion of "Ballad No. 1," Yasuyuki Shuto's discussion of "White Legend," and Yuzuru Kurenai's discussion of "Romeo and Juliet"! <Featured Content> [All Japan Championships Report] Yuzuru Hanyu "To the Crystal Stage" [Representatives Decided!] What are his chances of winning his first medal in the Olympic team competition? …

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Ice Jewels Vol.16, pg 28 (https://weibo.com/1712950240/M25Gkonf4) Info: https://www.kazi.co.jp/icejewels/backnumber/vol16/vo16.html https://www.amazon.co.jp/アイスジュエルズ-16-KAZIムック/dp/4807296825/ Special Contribution Yuzuru Hanyu × Ice Jewels: Yuzuru Hanyu writes about the truth behind the quadruple axel The quadruple axel was officially recognized/certified for the first time in the world at the Beijing Olympics. Yuzuru Hanyu himself explains his own quadruple axel using selected cuts from a series of 82 photographs. Spoiler On the rec…

Compilation of some articles/columns related to Yuzuru Hanyu published on the online sports magazine, CoCoKARAnext in 2022. *Please do not comment in this thread other than translations*

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to his 'Statement of Determination' press conference held on 19 July 2022, announcing his transition to professional figure skating.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.22] Source: https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/852137?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220222022629/https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/852137?page=1 "It was a personal victory for Hanyu" - The reason why the original "quadruple king" Timothy Goebel praised Yuzuru Hanyu's "quadruple axel challenge" 《Exclusive interview》 　Timothy Goebel became the first skater to land a quadruple Salchow in a competition in March 1998, and the first skater to land three quadruple jumps in one program at Skate America in 1999. After retiring from competition in 200…

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not comment in this thread other than translations* Source: https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20221011-2478327/ "Kikuchi Kan Award" goes to Yuzuru Hanyu, Koki Mitani, and "The Butterfly Effect" The 70th Kikuchi Kan Award was announced on the 11th, with the winners being figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, screenwriter Koki Mitani, author Miyuki Miyabe, NHK's "Century of Visuals: The Butterfly Effect," and the reporting team for Shinano Mainichi Shimbun's "Five-Colored Moebius." Spoiler The reasons for the award are as follows: ■ Yuzuru Hanyu: He has achiev…

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not comment in this thread other than translations* Source: https://bunshun.jp/bungeishunju/articles/h5016 (paid article) Yuzuru Hanyu: Making Skating a Culture 101 brilliant Japanese people Sochi, gold medal at the PyeongChang Olympics. Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (28), who turned professional after participating in the Beijing Olympics. Coach Shoichiro Tsuzuki, who has been guiding him since elementary school, looks back on the trajectory of his growth. Spoiler Yuzuru Hanyu began attending the skating school I managed in Sendai when he was in the second …

Aoi Honō (Blue Flame) is Yuzuru's autobiography. To date, it consists of four books. There are no official English translations, but fans have made an effort to make translations available to encourage international audiences to buy the digital or printed books. The royalties from the Aoi Honō series are donated to Ice Rink Sendai, where Yuzuru has trained for years. The translations are not shared publicly. They are shared with those who have bought the books (send a photo of the book as a proof of purchase). These are the contacts to access the translations: Aoi Honō I, nonchan1023 , [email protected] Aoi Honō II, tsukihoshi14 , tsukihoshi303@gmail.…