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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 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

2022.07.19 Source: https://globe.asahi.com/article/14673858 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114111535/https://globe.asahi.com/article/14673858 [Full text of the press conference + video] Yuzuru Hanyu: "I'm not retiring. I'll get even better" - eager to continue with the quadruple axel Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu held a press conference in Tokyo on July 19th and announced his retirement from competitive skating. He will turn professional and continue to challenge himself to perform the quadruple axel, which he achieved for the first time in an official competition at the Beijing Olympics.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.04.10 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/130292 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250410124954/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/130292 After the radio broadcast of Mansai Nomura and Yuzuru Hanyu, Meteor came to my mind. On the 7th, Yuzuru Hanyu appeared as a guest on NHK Radio 1's "Nomura Mansai's Radio Fukubukuro." The two performed together at "Notte Stellata 2025," held at Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grande 21) on March 7th, 8th, and 9th. They talked about the feelings they put into the ice show, as well as requiem and rebirth.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "Life on Ice Yuzuru Hanyu", pg 152-157 About Yuzuru Hanyu’s “Expression” (Part 2) - David Wilson "Yuzu has grown into a performer with extraordinary charisma." David Wilson, the renowned choreographer behind pieces like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Notre-Dame de Paris," has also been responsible for many of Hanyu’s recent exhibition programs. We asked him how he felt about Hanyu’s evolution as a performer. PROFILE Born May 25, 1966, in Canada. After retiring from competitive men's singles skating at the age of 18, he pursued a career as a professional skater. Later, based in Toronto, he became a coach and choreographer, creating programs for Olympic medalists such as Jeffrey Buttle, Kim Yuna, Javier Fernández, Patrick Chan, and Yuzuru Hanyu. Among Japanese skaters, he has choreographed for Midori Ito, Nobunari Oda, Miki Ando, Daisuke Takahashi, Mai Mihara, and Rika Kihira, among others.

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 that have never been revealed before. In addition to the "Hanyu Yuzuru History" written with photos and text from 2004 to 2022, it also includes the latest cuts and exclusive interviews from "SharePractice", making it a large volume, 192-page permanent edition. ●2004-2022 Yuzuru Hanyu History Record of struggle ●Yuzuru Hanyu Competition record ●Interview ・About Yuzuru Hanyu's "jumps" -- Tsuzuki Shoichiro, Ghislain Briand ・About Yuzuru Hanyu's "expression" -- David Wilson, Shae-Lynn Bourne, Abe Nanami ・About Yuzuru Hanyu's "musicality" -- Kiyozuka Shinya, Yano Keiichi ・Message from Skaters -- Tanaka Keiji, Yamamoto Sota, Sumoto Mitsuki, Sato Shun, Miura Yoshio ・Special Interview -- Ghislain Briand "Yuzuru, if you're happy, I'm happy too" ●Declaration of determination press conference ●SharePractice report & latest interviews, etc.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.04.07 Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2025/04/07/kiji/20250407s00041000319000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250407130036/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2025/04/07/kiji/20250407s00041000319000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu talks about the behind-the-scenes collaboration with Mansai Nomura: "I'll never forget it," but "the rehearsals were really tough..." Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional figure skater and consecutive Olympic champion, appeared as a guest on NHK Radio 1's "Nomura Mansai's Radio Fukubukuro" (Mondays 8:05 p.m.) on the 7th. He talked about the behind-the-scenes of the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2025," a collaboration with the personality and kyogen performer Nomura Mansai (59). Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2025/04/07/kiji/20250407s00041000324000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250407134251/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2025/04/07/kiji/20250407s00041000324000c.html Mansai Nomura comments on the similarities between Noh, Kyogen and figure skating: "It may be a bit of a stretch, but..." Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura (59) appeared on NHK Radio 1's "Mansai Nomura's Radio Fukubukuro" (Mondays 8:05pm) on the 7th. He welcomed Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional figure skater and Olympic champion, as a guest, and looked back on the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025," which was a collaboration between the two, and mentioned the similarities between Kyogen, Noh, and figure skating.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/PlxYI41f2 Interview with Yuzuru Hanyu about portraying "NOVA"

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/2919885090/PlxpshwNw Interview with Taketoshi Hara on the Behind-the-Scenes of the CM Shoot And other snippets from Hara's interview:

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/Plx2mfQ9e https://weibo.com/6473801248/PlxLTnE4T Interview with Jeffrey Buttle on the 'Piano Collection' choreography

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.04.03 Source: https://www.sanspo.com/article/20250403-WD22INK7FBBNXBBAFRPXY4RBZE/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250403092622/https://www.sanspo.com/article/20250403-WD22INK7FBBNXBBAFRPXY4RBZE/ Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura to Hold a Two-Week Consecutive Dialogue on NHK Radio 1 It was announced on the 3rd that Yuzuru Hanyu (30), who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, will have a talk with Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura (58) on NHK Radio 1's "Mansai Nomura's Radio Fukubukuro" (Mondays 8:05 p.m.). The special dialogue will be broadcast over two consecutive weeks on April 7 and 14. The program, hosted by Mansai, has moved to a new Monday night time slot starting in April, and this special dialogue marks its relaunch. Hanyu, who was deeply inspired by the film Onmyoji, has been significantly influenced by Mansai, including receiving direct guidance from him. The two recently performed together for the first time in March at an ice show in Hanyu’s hometown of Miyagi, where they collaborated on MANSAI Bolero and SEIMEI. The two will discuss how the beautiful stage was created, their shared aspirations, and the similarities between figure skating and Noh and Kyogen. 2025.04.03 Source: https://www.dempa-times.co.jp/entertainment/19607/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250403093557/https://www.dempa-times.co.jp/entertainment/19607/ A big talk between Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura has been realized! NHK Radio 1 "Mansai Nomura's Lucky Bags on the Radio" NHK Radio 1’s Nomura Mansai no Rajio de Fukubukuro, hosted by world-renowned Kyogen actor Mansai Nomura, has moved to a new time slot on Monday nights at 8 PM. Starting in April, it will be broadcast on the first and second Mondays of each month.

KISS & CRY special edition Yuzuru Hanyu-THE STAGE4- Info: https://zasshi.tv/products/50578/ https://www.amazon.co.jp/KISS-CRY特別編集-羽生結弦―-STAGE４―-TOKYO-NEWS/dp/4867019739/ An exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu! "Echoes of Life", "notte stellata 2025"... What will he have to say in his third season as a professional figure skater? The gorgeous photo shoot comes with powerful B4 and B3 pinups! In addition to reports on the opening and closing performances of "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR", which Hanyu held following "GIFT" and "RE_PRAY" , there are also plenty of reports on Hanyu's performances, such as "notte stellata 2025", "Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Charity Performance", and "Fantasy on Ice 2024" . Enjoy the increased pages and the powerful appearance of Hanyu. (Content is subject to change)

Asahi column with Sato Shun, there is a paragraph about Yuzu's collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu:

APR: 3/4: Exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu! "KISS & CRY Special Edition Yuzuru Hanyu -THE STAGE 4-" released with extra pages and powerful gravure photos https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003067.000006568.html An exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu! Including some powerful photo shoots and pin-ups https://www.rbbtoday.com/article/2025/04/03/227603.html Yuzuru Hanyu: Exclusive interview and "beautiful" gravure photos in "KISS & CRY Special Edition" on sale https://mantan-web.jp/article/20250403dog00m200010000c.html On sale today! "KISS & CRY Special Edition Yuzuru Hanyu -THE STAGE 4-" More pages and a powerful image of Hanyu!! https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202504038239/ Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura have a conversation on NHK Radio 1 for two consecutive weeks　 https://www.sanspo.com/article/20250403-WD22INK7FBBNXBBAFRPXY4RBZE/ Nomura Mansai and Hanyu Yuzuru's big spring conversation on NHK Radio 1's "Nomura Mansai's Lucky Bags on the Radio" https://natalie.mu/stage/news/618600 A big talk between Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura has been realized! NHK Radio 1 "Mansai Nomura's Lucky Bags on the Radio" https://www.dempa-times.co.jp/entertainment/19607/ Mansai Nomura and Yuzuru Hanyu have a big radio interview in spring. Their first collaboration in March will be on "Bolero" and "SEIMEI". https://hochi.news/articles/20250403-OHT1T51176.html?page=1 7/4: Yuzuru Hanyu talks about the behind-the-scenes stories of his performances of "MANSAI Bolero" and "SEIMEI"; guest appearances on Mansai Nomura's radio show for two consecutive weeks https://mainichikirei.jp/article/20250407dog00m100003000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu talks about the behind-the-scenes collaboration with Mansai Nomura: "I'll never forget it," but "the rehearsals were really tough..." https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2025/04/07/kiji/20250407s00041000319000c.html Mansai Nomura comments on the similarities between Noh, Kyogen and figure skating: "It may be a bit of a stretch, but..." https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2025/04/07/kiji/20250407s00041000324000c.html An interview article was published in "KISS & CRY Special Edition Yuzuru Hanyu -THE STAGE4-". https://haier.co.jp/story/post-16461/ 10/4: "BOW AND ARROW" by Kenshi Yonezu encourages the next generation - A look at the musicality and lyrics of the opening theme song for "Medalist," a collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu that's also a hot topic https://mikiki.tokyo.jp/articles/-/41125

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.11.13] Source: https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/855312 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221113021816/https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/855312 "For a moment, it was just the two of us, Yuzuru Hanyu..." Photographer Hiroki Endo captures "the expression just before proving he'd overcome everything" as he returns from injury at the PyeongChang Olympics On November 4th, the ice show "Prologue" opened, and Yuzuru Hanyu made a new start. Former Asahi Shimbun photographer Hiroki Endo, who has been capturing his form through his viewfinder for over 10 years, what is his "memorable photograph"?

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.11.13] Source: https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/855311 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221113021248/https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/855311 "My eyes have changed when I look at Yuzuru Hanyu" - Former Asahi Shimbun photographer looks back on the "legendary Nice" 10 years ago. "Sugawara-san was crying next to him..." On November 4th, the ice show "Prologue" opened, marking a new start for Yuzuru Hanyu. Ten years ago, in 2012, the then 17-year-old Hanyu made his name known to the world at the World Championships in Nice, France. Former Asahi Shimbun photographer Hiroki Endo, who witnessed the "legendary" performance on site, looks back on that time.

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://x.com/noenoe28/status/966468645676236800 (Yomiuri Shimbun Morning Edition, Feb 2018) By Mansai Nomura – Kyogen Performer [Completely One with "SEIMEI"] A true seeker. I see in Yuzuru Hanyu a profound dedication to the "Way of Skating." He is never satisfied with the present and continues to strive for greater heights. This Olympic Games was surely a challenge, as he was not in peak condition due to injury, and he even appeared slightly thinner than before. Still, within his refined sense of aesthetics, I think he was striving to incorporate as many quadruple jumps as possible—his greatest hurdle to victory. I was not able to watch the free program in real time, but I watched the recording on the same day and thought that Hanyu had risen like a phoenix from a volcano. I quickly sent him a congratulatory message saying, "You won this deadly battle with all your strength."

Sorry for sharing this negative news, but I want to raise awareness that an AP reporter wrote about Yuzu being a big target for women's tabloid magazines. For anyone having doubts about him being targeted, we have actual black-and-white proof here.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.30 Source: https://trilltrill.jp/articles/4031794 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250330032946/https://trilltrill.jp/articles/4031794 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I just try to be unhappy every day" – His unique 'Unhappiness Point Theory' Kenshi Yonezu bluntly responds: "That's weird." "BOW AND ARROW" is a song created by Kenshi Yonezu as the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist". Yuzuru Hanyu appears in the music video and performs a short program that he choreographed himself to accompany the song. In this special collaboration, a conversation between Kenshi Yonezu and figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu—two of Japan’s most iconic artists—was featured on Yonezu’s official YouTube channel. Their discussion revealed a unique mindset behind their success. While talking about the characters in the manga Medalist, Hanyu shared his surprising philosophy of "Unhappiness Points," which he practiced leading up to the PyeongChang Olympics. His words offer a glimpse into what allows them to remain at the top.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.29 Source: https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/12191/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250329133342/https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/12191/ Surprise video! Skating to Gen Hoshino's favourite song Yuzuru Hanyu's amazing performance, Special edition of "Danny Boy" dedicated to Ogensan On March 27, Yuzuru Hanyu made a surprise VTR appearance on the final episode of Ogen-san to Issho, a music program hosted by Gen Hoshino, which aired live on NHK General TV. He delivered an extraordinary performance to Danny Boy, which is one of Gen Hoshino's favorite songs.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.29 Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/1d60d2f62cb549599206990082b2eb13 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250329060139/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/1d60d2f62cb549599206990082b2eb13 Yuzuru Hanyu travels from Tohoku to Noto... Bonds forged through the show, moving forward together Thinking about disasters and disaster prevention with Yuzuru Hanyu: "Yuzuru Hanyu – The Message He Wants to Convey." Hanyu performed in an ice show held in Miyagi around March 11. At the event, vendors from Wajima Morning Market, with whom Hanyu has built connections over the years, set up food stalls in the dining area. They shared their thoughts and the current situation in Wajima.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 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.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.28 Source: https://trilltrill.jp/articles/3958883 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250328001157/https://trilltrill.jp/articles/3958883 Kenshi Yonezu: "What does it mean to do your best?" He speaks frankly to Yuzuru Hanyu about his "resistance to the cheers" and "change in stance" The song "BOW AND ARROW", created by Kenshi Yonezu as the opening theme for the TV anime Medalist, features Yuzuru Hanyu in its music video. In the video, Hanyu performs a short program that he personally choreographed to match the song. To coincide with this collaboration, a conversation between musician Kenshi Yonezu and figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, two artists who have built their own unique worldviews in their respective fields, was held on Kenshi Yonezu's official YouTube channel. The conversation, which discusses each other's attitudes and passion towards production, as well as the relationship between Yonezu's songs "Peace Sign" and "BOW AND ARROW," is a rare opportunity to get a glimpse into the inner workings of these two creators.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.27 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202503270001541.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250327154557/https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202503270001541.html Yuzuru Hanyu makes a surprise appearance on the "Ogensan Final" video, dedicating a magnificent skate to Gen Hoshino NHK General’s music special Ogensan to Issho Final aired live on the 27th at 10:00 PM, marking the show's final episode. Midway through the broadcast, two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu (30) made a surprise appearance via a pre-recorded video message.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.27 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250327-OHT1T51296.html?page=1 Archived:https://web.archive.org/web/20250327153710/https://hochi.news/articles/20250327-OHT1T51296.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu surprises with an improved version of "Danny Boy" incorporating triple axel and quadruple jump in tribute to "Ogensan" The final episode of singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino's music program "Ogensan to Issho" (NHK General TV) was broadcast on the 27th, and professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu made a surprise appearance on video. He skated to "Danny Boy," a song that is memorable to the two of them, and presented it to Hoshino.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.27 Source: https://realsound.jp/2025/03/post-1966645.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250327140129/https://realsound.jp/2025/03/post-1966645.html The Values, Contradictions and Similarities of Artists and Athletes Seen in the Conversation between Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu "BOW AND ARROW" "BOW AND ARROW" by Kenshi Yonezu was released on January 27th as the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist" (TV Asahi). Since the tie-up was decided, Yonezu's love for the original work has been a big topic of conversation, and the song was also debuted during the nationwide tour "Kenshi Yonezu 2025 TOUR / JUNK" held at the same time, and it has been a hot topic since the end of last year, attracting people's attention.