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I subbed this part of the BTS documentary, as I think it's important to share about the challenges of adapting to venue changes for his solo shows. Machine translated as always, inaccuracies may exist.

Some advice from fanyu friends: 1. Sunao Noto's Yuzuru IV https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4087901890 2. Y photobook https://www.amazon.co.jp/ｙ羽生結弦写真集-小海途-良幹/dp/4910319050/

Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2018.03.10 Source: https://www.jnpc.or.jp/archive/conference/records?year=2018 https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/jnpc-prd-public-oregon/files/2018/03/803a822c-8a75-41b2-b2e4-59e037ffd780.pdf Japan National Press Club Newsletter - March 2018 issue The "Absolute Champion" Returns to Japan – Press Conference Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved a historic consecutive Olympic victory in figure skating at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics for the first time in 66 years, held a press conference hosted by the Japan National Press Club the day after returning to Japan. At the end, he spoke about his future plans - February 27, press conference venue (related article on page 5)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.04.30 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/column/figureskating-art-cafe/105555/ [Part 2] Mansai Nomura on the Changes Over Ten Years — The loneliness of his fellow ‘Professional Yuzuru Hanyu,’ Who Is Pushing Ahead Toward What Only He Can Do Nomura Mansai and Hanyu Yuzuru had a conversation 10 years ago. At that time, Mansai told Hanyu about the awareness that an artist should have, and the relationship between sound and the body. As a Kyogen performer, Mansai continues to challenge himself to express himself beyond genres, and has called himself "Professional Nomura Mansai." This time, he described Hanyu, who stands between athlete and artist as a professional, as "Professional Hanyu Yuzuru," calling him a comrade. He took part in the ice show "notte stellata," and praised him, saying, "I was deeply moved by the way he does things that only he can do in such a wonderful way."

2025.04.21 Source: https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/column/figureskating-art-cafe/105448/ [Part 1] Rhythm, beat, steps and movement: Noh and Kyogen are fundamentally connected. Yuzuru Hanyu vs. Mansai Nomura. Behind the scenes of an ice show where two performers transcending boundaries resonate with each other. Yuzuru Hanyu, who hails from Sendai City, collaborated with kyogen actor Mansai Nomura in the memorial ice show "notte stellata," held in remembrance of the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The venue was the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture—part of the "Grande 21" complex, which served as a temporary morgue immediately after the disaster.

2025.04.14 Radio archive: https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034:5156907199954996 Source: https://weibo.com/5437806211/PoMEMkESM NHK Radio 1's "Nomura Mansai's Radio Fukubukuro" featuring special guest Yuzuru Part 2 - SEIMEI

2025.04.07 Radio archive: https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034:5152891220983881 Source: https://weibo.com/1683522853/PmcKvEkhp https://weibo.com/1683522853/Pmg5DrL7p https://weibo.com/1683522853/PmgD0tRjq https://weibo.com/1683522853/Pmh9EhfzN https://weibo.com/1683522853/PmhhPonFL NHK Radio 1's "Nomura Mansai's Radio Fukubukuro" featuring special guest Yuzuru Hanyu Part 1 - BOLERO

2025.04.03 Source: 20250403 KISS & CRY -THE STAGE4- Special Interview: Yuzuru Hanyu × Haier / AQUA A Resonance with the Unrelenting Spirit of “Challenge” Yuzuru Hanyu has been appointed as brand ambassador for the home appliance brands Haier and AQUA. We spoke with Mr. Kazuaki Kajiyama, Executive Officer and CSO, Head of Strategy at AQUA Co., Ltd.

2025.04.03 Source: 20250403 KISS & CRY -THE STAGE4- Special Interview: Costume Designer Taketoshi Hara The Costume Is the Only Stage Device In the Haier/AQUA commercial, Yuzuru Hanyu’s blue and white costumes became a big topic. We interviewed the designer, Taketoshi Hara, who worked on them, and asked about the design concepts and behind-the-scenes episodes.

2025.04.03 Source: 20250403 KISS & CRY -THE STAGE4- Special Interview: Jeffrey Buttle "Piano Collection" and "Ballade No. 1" "Piano Collection" and "Ballade No. 1" are among the highlights of the "Echoes of Life" TOUR. We spoke to Jeffrey Buttle, who choreographed the piece, about the piece. Interview and text by Akiko Tamura PROFILE Born September 1, 1982, from Canada. Won the World Championship in 2008. After retiring, he is active as a professional skater and choreographer.

2025.04.03 Source: 20250403 KISS & CRY -THE STAGE4- Special Interview: A fateful encounter with Nova — About the “Echoes of Life” TOUR — On December 7 last year, Yuzuru Hanyu turned 30. Now in his third season as a professional skater, his presence continues to grow. We spoke to him about his latest tour, the “Echoes of Life” TOUR.

2025.03.27 Source: https://x.com/mansai_gozaru/status/1905211625373827123 https://radiotalk.jp/talk/1292623 Radiotalk: "Profession: Mansai Nomura" March 27 – Only 2 days left until broadcast! On Saturday, March 29, from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM on BS Nittele, the broadcast of "Notte Stellata 2025" is set to air. Be sure to set your reservations and tune in! I had the honor of participating in "Mansai Bolero" and "Seimei", and the show received an overwhelmingly positive response. While it will only be available in video form, I highly recommend watching it to get a glimpse of its brilliance. I've heard that some people were a bit disappointed with the camera work in past video streams. I'm also curious to see how the editing turns out this time, so I'm looking forward to it.

2025.03.25 Source: AERA 2025 3/31 Enlarged Issue, pg 41-45 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00UG411Y4 The Circle of Bonds Continues to Expand "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2025" Performance Report Now in its third year, this ice show of remembrance and rebirth. Yuzuru Hanyu delivered an outstanding performance as a professional, showcasing both his exceptional skills and the heartfelt skating that remains unchanged. Writer: Takaomi Matsubara Photography & Video: Takuya Matsunaga (Photography)

2018.02.22 Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/02/22/figure-skating/hamilton-cousins-reflect-hanyus-brilliance-drawing-power/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20180307081840/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/02/22/figure-skating/hamilton-cousins-reflect-hanyus-brilliance-drawing-power/ Hamilton, Cousins reflect on Hanyu's brilliance, drawing power It's not often that you get to chat with a legend in skating. But two in one day? Well, that is remarkable in itself. Ice Time spoke to two Olympic champions — American Scott Hamilton (1984) and Britain's Robin Cousins (1980) — at Gangneung Ice Arena this week, in the wake of Yuzuru Hanyu winning his second Olympic gold medal, to get their takes on the young superstar. Both Hamilton and Cousins are here commentating on the skating events. Hamilton for NBC, and Cousins for BBC.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.05.14 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/130930 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250515044626/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/130930 Is this a message from Nova? "Yuzuru Hanyu Echoes of Life - All Programs & Behind the Scenes Special" was broadcast on CS TV Asahi Channel 2 on the 5th. Many people probably looked back on the performances on the program.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "Life on Ice Yuzuru Hanyu" "Hana wa Saku" was truly moving as a piece of work -Nanami Abe "Hana wa Saku" was choreographed by Abe Nanami in 2014 as part of the NHK Great East Japan Earthquake Project. Hanyu performed it in the exhibition at the 2021 World Team Trophy. (Reconstructed from "FS Life" Vol.24)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2019.09.15 Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jp/ryosukekamba/toshl1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20190915101216/https://www.buzzfeed.com/jp/ryosukekamba/toshl1 The Passionate Reason Why Ryugen Toshl Says, “I Want to Get Enter the Inner World of Yuzuru Hanyu” Ryugen Toshl has launched his very first art exhibition, "Masquerade Exhibition." Reflecting on his collaboration with figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu at Fantasy on Ice 2019, Toshl revealed that the experience served as a major source of inspiration for his creative work.

Articles/interviews related to Fantasy on Ice 2019: Makuhari (May 24th - 26th) Sendai (May 31 - June 2) Kobe (June 7-9) Toyama (June 14-16) Info: https://www.fantasy-on-ice.com/

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.05.14 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/344429 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250514003534/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/344429 Note: The interview mentioned here was published on Mar 7th - https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336351 Yuzuru Hanyu - The 'consideration' that surprised me during the interview... With a wry smile: 'I'm already tired, definitely tired.' [Behind the scenes of the interview, on-site notes] "Shall I move this desk?" Even though he must have been exhausted, he showed concern for others as if it were the most natural thing. It was a moment that once again made me realize just how amazing Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the professional skater who achieved back-to-back Olympic gold medals in men’s figure skating, truly is. Source: https://voicy.jp/channel/1847/6710407 Radio conversation about the article above

(machine translation, inaccuracies exist) Source: https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/stories/culture/2022/11/post-100056_1.php Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221111005551/https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/stories/culture/2022/11/post-100056_1.php Chewing over, verbalizing, and carefully selecting words — The communicative power of Yuzuru Hanyu, admired as “Waka” by a professional of language Since being captivated by a TV broadcast in 2008, a former Asahi Shimbun crime reporter has paid close attention to Yuzuru Hanyu. What is the source of his carefully selected words, his thoughtfulness toward others, and his unique charm?

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Tip 11 – What people active on the front lines have in common is humility One quality I’ve found common in truly remarkable people is humility. They are considerate and listen well to others. I believe this is an essential trait for anyone who continues to perform on the frontlines.

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/「自分に自信がない人」を卒業する44のヒント-村井嘉浩-ebook/dp/B01IF1EQLO The Leader of Tōhoku’s Recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake Speaks Out “How to Graduate from Being a Person Without Confidence” – 44 Tips By Yoshihiro Murai, Governor of Miyagi Prefecture Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20160724021502/https://www.pref.miyagi.jp/site/chiji-kaiken/kk-160719.html

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "Life on Ice Yuzuru Hanyu", pg 146-149 About Yuzuru Hanyu’s “Expression” (Part 1) - Nanami Abe “Etude,” born from the earthquake, expresses the strength to face hardship. Coach Nanami Abe supported Yuzuru Hanyu during a season of great growth, both as a coach and as a choreographer who created many masterpieces. We asked her about the thoughts behind each program, as well as the roots and talent behind Yuzuru Hanyu’s expressiveness.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/1746783312/J3rvjmSNp Alt: https://www.tumblr.com/yuzusorbet/632500298085269504/last-part-of-kikuchi-senseis-book-strongly The Afterword

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/1746783312/J11wcbfQT Examples of Practical Methods introduced by Kikuchi