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Contents The Professional Pride. The name of the story is “Yuzuru Hanyu.” Yuzuru Hanyu Column at the Beginning of the Issue: In “Beijing,” 2022. Long Interview “Four years ago, by the time I was in Beijing, I think I was a professional (already)." Afterword to the Interview As the protagonist of the “story.” Four years since Beijing. The meaning of “Yuzuru Hanyu’s 9 musical pieces/songs.” Part 1 REALIVE Sound, words, and skating. Yuzuru Hanyu’s “Real Live.” Part 2 PREQUEL Before the WHITE PHOTO STORY Yuzuru Hanyu SKATE & JOURNE…

Articles about the collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu and the Japanese band Yuzu. Yuzuru skated the memorial song "Ikue". A special program will be broadcast on June 11th at 6:10 PM JST, on NHK General's "Telemasa" (Miyagi Prefecture area) The program will also be available for streaming on NHK ONE after the broadcast. NHK ONE is a free online streaming site. VPN Required. "IKUE" ("Many Layers") Lyrics Spoiler Ashita no sora ni te o nobasu I reach my hand out toward tomorrow’s sky. Furikaeru kinou wa tooi The yesterday I look back upon feels so far away. Kotaeru koe wa naku kaze ni kiete …

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.main-matsuri.com/fileadmin/magazin/Main_Matsuri_Magazin-2026.pdf (page 70) Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260816034901/https://main-matsuri-event.de/fileadmin/magazin/Main_Matsuri_Magazin-2026.pdf More Than Gold Top athletes usually strive to stay at the top for as long as possible. Yuzuru Hanyu did the opposite and reinvented figure skating for himself. Instead of points and medals, for this figure skater, it's about expression, staging, and the question of how sport can become art. - by Nala Vierrath Anyone who has ever seen Yuzuru Hanyu…

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.08.08 Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/08/post_49/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260808131322/https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/08/post_49/ The desire to "do something for someone else" that awakened Yuzuru Hanyu: The path to the remarkable achievement of winning two consecutive Olympic gold medals. [Series: The Journey of Japanese Figure Skaters] Final Installment: Yuzuru Hanyu Part 1: Spoiler At the Milano-Cortina Olympics held this February, …

Info: https://otonaristore.com/shops/Couture_on_Ice [Book Details] Satomi Ito, the designer who has worked on Yuzuru Hanyu's costumes for many years, created a new costume for Hanyu specifically for this project. The costumes, or "haute couture on ice," and his appearance were photographed and recorded. The photography was handled by Toru Yaguchi, a photographer who, like Ito, has been photographing Hanyu for many years. All of the included works were newly shot, taken on an ice rink that was exclusively reserved for the shoot. Not only is skater Hanyu a unique individual, but every aspect of the costumes and photographs is one-of-a-kind. This sp…

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2026.05.19 Source: https://kahoku.news/articles/20260518khn000058.html (paid) Hard work and natural talent: The path to a gold medal dream - Nanami Abe, who coached Yuzuru Hanyu for five and a half years from his elementary school days <The ice accompanist: The one who nurtured Yuzu - Part 1> Nanami Abe (53), head of the Miyagi Figure Skating Club and a resident of Sendai City, nurtured professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of the same city, who later went on to win two consecutive Winter Olympic gold medals. Beginning when he was in elementary school around tw…

This is the second installment of the special dialogue "The Meaning of 'Living'"—a conversation between Ryojun Shionuma (Head Priest of Jigen-ji Temple in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and a Dai-Ajari—a master of the highest rank in the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism) and professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu—following the enthusiastic response to their first discussion in the October 2024 issue. What are their current mindsets and perspectives as they converse once more? Beyond the profound exchange born of their mutual respect, the feature includes handwritten Q&A responses from Hanyu and insights into the life and prayers for global peace of Dai-Ajari Shionuma; ev…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4635908240/ https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2826908240.html CONTENTS [Cover Photo Feature] Yuzuru Hanyu Special Gallery [Exclusive Interview] Yuzuru Hanyu Part 1: "Putting all my thoughts and soul into my body and skating" Part 2: "Thoughts on 'ICE STORY 4th' and Ryuichi Sakamoto" [Speaking about Yuzuru Hanyu] David Wilson: "An encounter of destiny and passion" MIKIKO: "The joy of infinitely expanding expression" Marihiko Hara: "Sound and color that melt together on the ice" [Special Dialogue] Tohoku Youth Orchestra Aiko Chiba x Minami Suzuki : "A s…

July 19th is the 4th anniversary of Yuzuru's Pro conversion. Sport Hochi is releasing a 3-part series with an interview with Yuzuru. The articles will be release on July 19, 21, and 22. https://x.com/figure_hochi/status/2078208824305910206?s=20 Sponichi Has also published articles, free and paid (through Sponichi Annex)

To purchase: https://axelstore.net/products/realive-157 Product details: "Prequel: Before the WHITE" is a prequel to the upcoming ICE STORY 4th, based on an original story written by Yuzuru Hanyu. This book allows you to experience its world more deeply. In addition to artistic original photos created by Yuzuru Hanyu in collaboration with an elite team of creators, it also features a luxurious collection of performance photos. It will also include a special interview with Marihiko Hara, who composed all 10 new songs for this work, as well as interviews with video director Eri Sawatari, director MIKIKO, and executive producer Yuzuru Hanyu, who talk about thei…

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.07.12 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/feature/patrick-chan1/ (paid) A journey of self-discovery throughout his career: Western stereotypes about Asians became his driving force. Patrick Chan, who won the men's figure skating world championships three times in a row from 2011 to 2013, gave an interview to Kyodo News in Vancouver in June. Chan has roots in Hong Kong, and an exhibition showcasing the achievements of Chinese-Canadian athletes, held in Vancouver in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup, included a display reviewing his accomplishments. Chan made his Ol…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4868360787 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4868360795 After a period of maintenance, Yuzuru Hanyu successfully led "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" and "Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project." In this exclusive long interview, Hanyu talks about "the present" and "the future." The stunning, newly shot photos are presented in a powerful B4 size, and come with a B3 size pin-up and stickers that you can keep with you at all times! In addition, there are reports on "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" and "Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project," as well as a report on "The First Skate" at Xebio Arena Sendai…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/anan-No-2502-Special-羽生結弦-anan編集部/dp/4838758200 https://ananweb.jp/magazine/99365 https://ananweb.jp/categories/covers/100240 SPECIAL COVER Yuzuru Hanyu Yuzuru Hanyu The blue legend , beyond the legend. [Special Supplement] Yuzuru Hanyu Special Card The included bonus is a luxurious set of detachable, thick cardstock photo cards, consisting of 12 cards in total (double-sided, so 24 pics on 12 cards): 4 postcard-sized cards (double-sided) perfect for decorating your room, and 8 mini-sized cards (double-sided) that you can slip into your phone case and take with you wherever you go. Don't miss it!

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4635340546 "A human life can be taken away quite easily. That's why I want to continue performing in a way that will guide people, even if only a little, in the direction of life." - Yuzuru Hanyu (from the text) Since turning professional, Yuzuru Hanyu has continued to evolve, successfully holding one solo ice show after another. Drawing on in-depth interviews with renowned coaches and skating insiders, as well as the author's own experiences as a spectator, this book unravels the depths of Hanyu's skating. It also includes an exclusive, long interview with Hanyu! Why is Yuzuru Hanyu's skating so beau…

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.05.22 Source: https://www.wwdjapan.com/articles/2401790 (paid) Shohei Ohtani vs. Yuzuru Hanyu: The Market Surrounding These Two So Different Individuals [Market Analysis of Fandoms Vol. 5] In the entertainment industry, which forms the backbone of the oshi-katsu (fan support) market, there is apparently a service that measures not only the size of a celebrity's fanbase, but also how much that fandom spends each month, how much more they would be willing to spend if more appealing entertainment content, merchandise, or services were available, and even the sense of "frustr…

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to REALIVE: Date: April 11-12th, 2026 Venue: Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi (Grande 21) Info: https://realive-icestory.jp/ https://x.com/realive_jp

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to notte stellata 2026. Date: March 7-9th, 2026 Venue: Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi (Grande 21) Info: https://nottestellata.com/ https://x.com/notteofficial News announcement: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/134968 https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/143467 https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/19756 https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/12/11/articles/20251211s00079000119000c.html https://hochi.news/articles/20251211-OHT1T51014.html?page=1 https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/369866 https://news.ntv.…

Info: https://premier.twitcasting.tv/axelquadruple/shopcart/425267 [Discussing Yuzuru Hanyu] Costume Designer Taketoshi Hara Online Lecture: "The Charm of the Absolute Champion from a Designer's Perspective"

Although Yuzuru is not competing, there have been articles and TV programs featuring him.

『羽生結弦 写真集「羽」』("Yuzuru Hanyu Photobook 'Feather'") Publication date: February 3rd, 2026 Photographer: Toru Yaguchi Pages: 160 Publisher: Fusosha Format: printed (regular and special editions with different covers) and digital (e-magazine with special cover). Regular and Special Editions, they includes a QR code to watch a making of video, which is different for each edition. The digital edition's making of video is the same as the regular edition.