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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51361.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314093735/https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51361.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu performs flower stand with Kenshi Yonezu on the first day of his world tour, appearing together for the first time in a music video Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu sent a flower stand to encourage singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, who is performing in Shanghai as part of his world tour. On this day, Yonezu's official SNS staff account reported, "We also received a flower stand from Yuzuru Hanyu." The flower stand features a bow and arrow on top of a vibrant blue base of flowers. 　Hanyu and Yonezu first appeared together in the music video for "Bow and Arrow," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist." The music video, released on the 5th, had been viewed over 5.56 million times as of 10:00 pm on the 8th. Hanyu is currently leading the ice show "Hanyu Yuzuru Notete Stellata 2025" at Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21) in Miyagi, and on the 7th, the first day of the show, Yonezu sent him a flower stand with a similar blue motif. 　Yonezu began his domestic tour at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi in January, and will embark on his first international tour in six years with his performance in Shanghai. He is scheduled to perform in Seoul, London, Paris, and more before his performance in Los Angeles on April 6th.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.08 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250308/k00/00m/050/048000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250308175046/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250308/k00/00m/050/048000c Mansai Nomura: "Hanyu is truly blossoming right now" - performing together in a show 　Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, an ice show hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Winter Olympics gold medals in men's figure skating, opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu-cho, Miyagi Prefecture. Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura also appeared and performed a collaboration of a different dimension on the rink. He offered prayers for the disaster area with a dance of requiem.

2025.03.08 Source: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03/33e625342a25-figure-skating-icon-yuzuru-hanyu-commemorates-march-11-quake-in-ice-show.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250308014151/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03/33e625342a25-figure-skating-icon-yuzuru-hanyu-commemorates-march-11-quake-in-ice-show.html Figure skating: Icon Yuzuru Hanyu commemorates March 11 quake in ice show Japan's figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu performed his ice show on Friday in his native Miyagi Prefecture, commemorating the 14th anniversary of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan. Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/129676 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307235611/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/129676 Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura's fascinating "math" in Bolero ~notte stellata2025~ The first day of "Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata 2025," led by professional figure skater Hanyu Yuzuru, took place on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture. Kyogen performer Nomura Mansai appeared as a special guest. The performance was in two parts, with ice preparation and a 30-minute break in between. At the end of the first part, Mansai and Hanyu and the other skaters performed together in "MANSAI Bolero x notte stellata." At the start of the second part, Hanyu and Mansai took to the stage again to perform "SEIMEI," thrilling the 6,256 people in the venue. Here, we would like to focus on Bolero.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51011.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250308203943/https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51011.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu skates with prayer and soul, 14 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake "Notte Stellata" opens in Miyagi The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025", hosted by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Miyagi. The 11th marks 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. He sent out a message of hope from his hometown of Miyagi. "Notte sellata" means a sky full of stars. At the opening, he took the microphone on the ice. "We skaters here will shine and perform to become stars for all of you. Sometimes it may be lonely, sometimes it may be hard, and you may feel sad as you remember all sorts of things. However, we are here, and we will skate with prayers from our souls for all those who have passed away and those who are still alive," he said to the 6,256 spectators. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51012.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250308014238/https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51012.html?page=1 The Chemical Reaction of Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura: Their Masterpiece "SEIMEI" and "Bolero" of "Requiem" and "Rebirth" The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025," hosted by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grande 21) in Miyagi. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51014.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314091839/https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51014.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura's "SEIMEI" was "so nerve-wracking I thought it was the Olympics" - full Q&A The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025", led by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, opened on the 7th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Miyagi. It has been 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake on the 11th. He sent out a message of hope from his hometown of Miyagi. He performed two collaborative pieces, "Bolero" and "SEIMEI", with special guest Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura, who he performed with for the first time. Below is a Q&A with Hanyu after the show. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51015.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314092504/https://hochi.news/articles/20250308-OHT1T51015.html?page=1 Mansai Nomura: "My profession, Yuzuru Hanyu, is becoming more and more accomplished" "Bolero" seems to be "overwhelming with emotion" Full Q&A

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.08 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336463 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250308042348/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336463 Yuzuru Hanyu has a tremendous influence in the metaverse world. 130,000 people attended the event over three days. Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, also has an enormous influence in the metaverse world. 　When the collaboration between Hanyu's third ice story "Echoes of Life" and "Metaverse Roppongi" started on February 24th, the information spread among fans in an instant. A person in charge of the event revealed, "The number of visitors exceeded 130,000 in three days, and the total number of emotes was about 1.35 million, and the number of comments was about 32,000, making it a very active world." 　Furthermore, for a limited time until March 9th, the floor of the arena area in Metaverse Roppongi will be transformed into an ice rink. A red moon will be floating in the night sky, and the rainbow bridge over the arena will also be specially decorated in red. The person in charge recalled, "Fans who crossed the bridge in search of a special world view took commemorative photos in front of the red moon, and in front of the giant banner display of Yuzuru Hanyu from 'Echoes of Life,' fans came out one after another to enjoy themselves by striking the same pose with their avatars." 　On February 26th, a one-night-only limited event was held, in which Hanyu himself participated as an avatar. His caring spirit seems to be alive and well, as he showed a performance on and off the ice that exceeded the expectations of his fans.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.08 Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/08/kiji/20250308s00079000080000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250312221519/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/08/kiji/20250308s00079000080000c.html [Mansai Nomura, passionate speech (1)] Dream collaboration with Hanyu: "He really loves Onmyoji" "He's grown into someone reliable" The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025", hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu (30) , a professional figure skater and Olympic champion, opened on the 7th at his hometown Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. He collaborated with special guest Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura (58) and performed the legendary program "SEIMEI", which was his free program from the Pyeongchang Olympics, filled with thoughts of requiem. The following is a Q&A with Nomura after the show. Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/08/kiji/20250308s00079000082000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250308014339/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/08/kiji/20250308s00079000082000c.html [Mansai Nomura, passionate speech (2)] Expectations for "profession: Hanyu Yuzuru" "He has broken out of his shell, buds have appeared, and he is blossoming"

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/07/kiji/20250307s00079000252000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307105534/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/07/kiji/20250307s00079000252000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura perform a dance of requiem "SEIMEI" "With prayers from the soul" at the restoration ice show in Miyagi The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025," hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu (30) , a professional figure skater and two-time Olympic champion, opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in his hometown of Miyagi. This will be the third consecutive year the show has been held since 2023. Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/07/kiji/20250307s00079000310000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307142739/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/07/kiji/20250307s00079000310000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (1)] "I was so nervous about the "SEIMEI" with Mansai Nomura that I thought it was the Olympics" The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025", hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu (30) , a professional figure skater and Olympic champion, opened on the 7th at his hometown Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. He collaborated with special guest Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura (58) and performed the legendary program "SEIMEI", which was his free program from the Pyeongchang Olympics, filled with thoughts of requiem. The following is a Q&A session after the show. Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/07/kiji/20250307s00079000318000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307144510/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/07/kiji/20250307s00079000318000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (2)] Bolero with Mansai Nomura: "I definitely want to do a story of requiem and rebirth" Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/07/kiji/20250307s00079000319000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307140837/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/03/07/kiji/20250307s00079000319000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (3)] SEIMEI dream collaboration: "The image of a servant, a spirit, who serves the real Abe no Seimei"

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51204.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314082802/https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51204.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu rehearses with all his heart and soul the day before, thinking of the disaster-stricken areas, and starting today in Miyagi with "Notte Stellata" The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025," chaired by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), will be held for three days from the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grande 21) in Miyagi. On the 6th, the day before the opening, Hanyu performed a passionate skate that was just like the real thing. 　He was full of energy from his morning practice. With six minutes to link in, he landed a quadruple toe loop, a quadruple toe loop-Euler-triple Salchow triple jump, and a quadruple Salchow-triple toe loop triple jump. In the collaborative program with special guest Kyogenshi Mansai Nomura (58), he continued brushing up his performance until the last minute, and showed a well-coordinated performance in the dress rehearsal. 　His whole being was overflowing with passion for this show. For Hanyu, skating in his hometown of Miyagi in March is of great significance. The 11th marks 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. This is his third "Notte Stellata," which he has nurtured with care. He will be putting his soul into it and reflecting on the opening day. Together with his trusted fellow skaters, he will light a warm light of hope. (Takagi Megumi) Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250307-OHT1T51148.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314082947/https://hochi.news/articles/20250307-OHT1T51148.html?page=1 Flower stand from Kenshi Yonezu at Yuzuru Hanyu's ice show The ice show "Hanyu Yuzuru Notete Stellata 2025," hosted by professional figure skater Hanyu Yuzuru, will be held for three days from the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grande 21) in Miyagi. 　On the first day of the concert on the 7th, a flower stand was delivered to the venue by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu. The two first appeared together in the music video for the opening theme song "BOW AND ARROW" for the TV anime "Medalist". After its release on the 5th, the video had been viewed over 4 million times as of 4pm on the 7th. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250307-OHT1T51234.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307104839/https://hochi.news/articles/20250307-OHT1T51234.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "Praying from my soul" "Notte Stellata" opens in Miyagi 14 years after the earthquake The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025," hosted by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Miyagi. The 11th marks 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. He sent out a message of hope from his hometown of Miyagi. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250307-OHT1T51231.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307140423/https://hochi.news/articles/20250307-OHT1T51231.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's first collaboration with Mansai Nomura is "SEIMEI" and "Bolero"...the venue erupts in excitement The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025," hosted by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grande 21) in Miyagi. The 11th marks 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. He sent out a message of hope from his hometown of Miyagi.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250307/k00/00m/050/333000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307131323/https://the-ans.jp/news/511897/ "Yuzuru Hanyu's profession is becoming more and more accomplished" "I think he really loves being an onmyoji" [Question and answer session with Mansai Nomura] The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025", hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional skater who has won consecutive Olympic gold medals in figure skating, was held on the 7th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. This year marks the third time the show has been held, and it will run for three days until the 9th. It sends out "hope" from Miyagi, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In addition to famous skaters from Japan and abroad gracing the ice, Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura appeared as a special guest. Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/512127/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307142739/https://the-ans.jp/news/512127/ "There is probably no one who can make Mansai Nomura run so hard that he runs out of breath (laughs)" Yuzuru Hanyu is emotional about the collaboration [Question and answer session] The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025", hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional skater who has won consecutive Olympic gold medals in figure skating, was held on the 7th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. This year marks the third time the show has been held, and it will run for three days until the 9th. It sends out "hope" from Miyagi, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In addition to famous skaters from Japan and abroad gracing the ice, Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura appeared as a special guest.

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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250307/k00/00m/050/333000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307113836/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250307/k00/00m/050/333000c Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu performs a memorial dance with Mansai Nomura in disaster-stricken Miyagi Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, an ice show hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Winter Olympics gold medals in men's figure skating, opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu-cho, Miyagi Prefecture. Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura also appeared and performed a collaboration of a different dimension on the rink. He offered prayers for the disaster area with a dance of requiem. Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250307/k00/00m/050/413000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307151621/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250307/k00/00m/050/413000c Yuzuru Hanyu: "I was so nervous I thought it was the Olympics" Show with Mansai Nomura Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2025", hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Winter Olympics gold medals in men's figure skating, opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu-cho, Miyagi Prefecture. Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura also appeared, performing an otherworldly collaboration on the ice rink. He offered prayers for the disaster area with a dance of requiem. The following is what Hanyu said in an interview after the show.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202503070001247.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307131041/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202503070001247.html Yuzuru Hanyu and Mansai Nomura collaborate for the first time on "SEIMEI" - a memorial to the 14th anniversary of the earthquake disaster, "MANSAI Bolero" Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a two-time Olympic Winter Olympics champion in men's figure skating and in his third year as a professional, and Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura (58) performed together for the first time. The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2025," in which Hanyu serves as the presenter, opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21) in Miyagi, marking their first collaboration in 10 years since they first met.

machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2025/03/07/0018727121.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314060947/https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2025/03/07/0018727121.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu: "I'm so nervous it feels like the Olympics" New dimension collaboration with Mansai Nomura for "SEIMEI" "Always a majestic presence from behind" Mansai praises him highly, "He's grown into a reliable performer. I'm so happy" Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a two-time Olympic champion from Sendai, took the helm as the lead performer in the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata," which opened on the 7th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture.

2025.03.07 Source: https://www.olympics.com/en/news/figure-skating-hanyu-yuzuru-notte-stellata-2025 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250308105536/https://www.olympics.com/en/news/figure-skating-hanyu-yuzuru-notte-stellata-2025 Hanyu Yuzuru on 'Notte Stellata 2025': "It really almost felt like the Olympics" The two-time Olympic figure skating champion rekindled himself with 'Seimei' - the music that won him the second of his two gold medals - in the annual show dedicated to those affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/de41094456664f4584f6363dd9f7a3be Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307123515/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/de41094456664f4584f6363dd9f7a3be Yuzuru Hanyu to hold ice show in Miyagi starting today, Wajima morning market also in support of disaster-stricken areas 14 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Yuzuru Hanyu , special messenger of "news every." , will hold an ice show with thoughts on the earthquake disaster from the 7th. Source: https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/ice-show/99248/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307125446/https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/ice-show/99248/ Yuzuru Hanyu "Prayed as I skated" - 14 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, ice show "Notte Stellata" held in Miyagi Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a figure skater from Sendai who won the men's Winter Olympics twice in a row, appeared in an ice show on the 7th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, to mark the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. He performed a dance of requiem in front of about 6,300 spectators and said, "I skated while praying, hoping that what I can do for 3/11 (the day the earthquake occurred) and various disasters will become a trigger for something." Source: https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/shinsai311/news/20250307-OYT1T50206/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307121958/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/shinsai311/news/20250307-OYT1T50206/ Yuzuru Hanyu holds ice show in Miyagi with theme of requiem and rebirth: "I skated while praying" Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, an ice show hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the men's figure skating champion at the Olympics and now a professional, opened on the 7th in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336371 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307180650/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336371 [Figure Skating] Huge advertisement for Yuzuru Hanyu displayed at Tokyo Station, fans stop to take photos A giant advertisement for Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the professional skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, has appeared at Tokyo Station. Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336427 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307171233/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336427 [Figure Skating] Mansai Nomura's thoughts on Yuzuru Hanyu's growth and potential: "Buds have appeared and flowers are blooming" Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, appeared on the 7th at "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata" (Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi), which he chairs. Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura has high hopes for the one-of-a-kind skater's further progress. Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336438 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307134104/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336438 Yuzuru Hanyu reveals the "meaning" of "SEIMEI" with Mansai Nomura: "What is the role of my life..." Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), who won the men's figure skating gold medal at the Olympic Games for the second consecutive year, spoke about the significance of his "legendary program."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.07 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336351?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307043510/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336351?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's commitment to 3/11 in his ice show: "Bringing hope is my mission" What lies ahead after overcoming the "conflict"? Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, will host "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata" on the 7th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. It has been 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which he was also affected by. This ice show, which has long been a message of "prayers" and "hopes" for the recovery, will be held for the third time this year. In an exclusive interview with this newspaper, the one-of-a-kind skater revealed his thoughts about this special ice show.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.06 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202503060000025.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306034839/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202503060000025.html The best SP composition in history: "4Lz transcends humanity at age 30" - Yuzuru Hanyu and Kenshi Yonezu's collaborative music video performance is a hot topic as it's on another level A special collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the two-time Olympic men's figure skater, and singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu (33), has been realized, and the "performance composition" is generating a lot of buzz.

2025.03.06 Source: https://www.tokyohive.com/video/2025/03/kenshi-yonezu-and-yuzuru-hanyu-unite-in-bow-and-arrow-music-video Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250305224435/https://www.tokyohive.com/video/2025/03/kenshi-yonezu-and-yuzuru-hanyu-unite-in-bow-and-arrow-music-video Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu unite in “BOW AND ARROW” music video Kenshi Yonezu’s BOW AND ARROW sets the stage for the TV anime Medalist, capturing the determination and passion at the heart of the series. Now, the music video takes things to another level with a breathtaking collaboration featuring figure skating legend Yuzuru Hanyu. Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/938392/yuzuru-hanyu-kenshi-yonezu-bow-and-arrow-music-video/story/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306124403/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/938392/yuzuru-hanyu-kenshi-yonezu-bow-and-arrow-music-video/story/ Yuzuru Hanyu skates to perfection in Kenshi Yonezu's 'Bow and Arrow' music video At 30 years old, the Greatest of All Time is still on top of his game. Yuzuru Hanyu was featured in Kenshi Yonezu's music video for "Bow and Arrow," and the figure skating legend is as majestic as ever on ice. Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-03-06/figure-skater-yuzuru-hanyu-appears-in-medalist-anime-opening-music-video/.222015 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250308000416/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-03-06/figure-skater-yuzuru-hanyu-appears-in-medalist-anime-opening-music-video/.222015 Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu Appears in Medalist Anime's Opening Music Video Japanese singer Kenshi Yonezu announced on Wednesday that two-time Olympic men's figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu appeared in the music video for the Medalist anime's opening theme song “Bow and Arrow.” The music video is now streaming on Yonezu's YouTube channel. Yonezu's “Bow and Arrow” launched digitally on January 27. A clean version of the Medalist anime's opening credits is available on the Medalist YouTube channel. Tsurumaikada launched the Medalist manga in May 2020. The manga series is currently running in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine. The anime adaptation began on January 5 and stars Natsumi Haruse and Takeo Ōtsuka as Inori Yuitsuka and Tsukasa Akeuraji, respectively.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.06 Source: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2372493/full/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307180010/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2372493/full/ The collaborative music video of Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu has been a hot topic, with an astonishing 2 million views in just half a day! The opening song for "Medalist" has been praised for being "too unfair" and "the feeling of flight is the best." 　The music video for "BOW AND ARROW," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist," sung by singer Kenshi Yonezu, was released on the 6th on Kenshi Yonezu's YouTube channel. The video features Yuzuru Hanyu , a gold medalist at both the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games , and features a collaboration between Hanyu and Yonezu, with the video having been viewed an astonishing 2 million times in just half a day. Source: https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/28289969/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306131209/https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/28289969/ The music video featuring Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu has been viewed over 3 million times in just one day since its release! Theme song for the TV anime "Medalist" A music video (MV) featuring singer Kenshi Yonezu (33) and professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30) was released on Yonezu's YouTube channel at 8 pm on the 5th. The video has been viewed over 3 million times in just one day since its release, attracting a lot of attention.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.06 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250305-OHT1T51288.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250305211028/https://hochi.news/articles/20250305-OHT1T51288.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu and Kenshi Yonezu collaborate in the music video for the anime "Medalist" and show off his own choreography of the quadruple Lutz The music video in which professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu performed together for the first time was released on the 5th. The dream collaboration was realized for the opening theme song "BOW AND ARROW" of the TV anime "Medalist". 　The music video is full of a sense of speed, with Yonezu singing against the backdrop of a vast sky, and Hanyu skating beautifully and powerfully on the ice. The choreography for the skating was done by Hanyu himself, and the music video was directed by Kyotaro Hayashi. "BOW AND ARROW" is a three-minute track, approximately the same length as a figure skating short program (SP). In the performance, Yuzuru Hanyu showcases a powerful quadruple Lutz, along with a triple Axel (3.5 rotations) and a quadruple Salchow-triple toe loop combination jump. 　"Medalist" is an anime that began airing on television this year and tells the story of Inori Yuitsuka, who dreams of becoming a figure skater, and her coach, Tsukasa Akeuraji, as they grow as skaters. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51133.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306155130/https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51133.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu and Kenshi Yonezu's divine collaboration has received a huge response! The music video has been viewed over 2.5 million times, with 10,000 comments. Yonezu's X has been viewed 25 million times. The music video (MV), which was released on the 5th as the first collaboration between professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, has been met with a huge response. 　The two collaborated on the opening theme song "Bow and Arrow" for the TV anime "Medalist". The music video on Kenshi Yonezu's YouTube channel was viewed over 2.5 million times in less than a day, and over 10,000 comments were posted. The video is full of a sense of speed, as if the wishes of the two people are sparking, with Yonezu singing against the backdrop of a vast sky, and Hanyu skating beautifully and powerfully on the ice. Hanyu himself choreographed the skating, and the music video was directed by Kyotaro Hayashi. 　What catches the viewers' attention is the program that Hanyu attempts in the music video, which is just under three minutes long, almost the same length as a figure skating short program (SP). It is the most difficult program he has ever performed, surpassing the difficulty he experienced as an athlete, including his three Olympic appearances, with a quadruple Lutz followed by a triple axel (three and a half rotation jump) and a quadruple Salchow-triple toe loop. The comments included many words of praise such as "other dimension." 　A short version was also released on Yonezu's official X at 8pm on the 5th. The post has been viewed about 25 million times. "Medalist" is an anime that depicts the story of Inori Yuitsuka, who dreams of becoming a figure skater, and her coach, Tsukasa Akeuraji, as they grow as skaters, and has been airing on television since this year.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.06 Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/7bf9af94f6034e6b82952b34ce6e57b6 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314020853/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/7bf9af94f6034e6b82952b34ce6e57b6 Yuzuru Hanyu with thoughts of the earthquake disaster in mind... Ice show to be held in Miyagi from the 7th Yuzuru Hanyu , a special messenger for "news every." , will be holding an ice show from the 7th, which will express his feelings for the Great East Japan Earthquake.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.06 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250305-OHT1T51268.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306012226/https://hochi.news/articles/20250305-OHT1T51268.html?page=1 The encounter that "SEIMEI" gave birth to: From "Profession, Mansai Nomura" to "Profession, Yuzuru Hanyu" Interview Part 1 Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura (58), who will be appearing as a special guest in the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025" (7th to 9th) featuring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, gave an interview to Sports Hochi on the 5th. The article was published on two consecutive days, and in the first part he talked about "SEIMEI", which led to the two meeting, and "His Occupation, Yuzuru Hanyu". (Interview and composition by Megumi Takagi) 2025.03.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51206.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250307035820/https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51206.html?page=1 Mansai Nomura and Yuzuru Hanyu "share the same DNA" - Today marks their first joint ice show interview (Part 2) This is the second part of a two-day interview with Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura (58), who will be appearing as a special guest at the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025" (7-9, Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi) by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30). The two, who have both mastered their own paths, talk about the DNA they share as performers. (Interview and composition by Megumi Takagi)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.06 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250305-OHT1T51263.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314014334/https://hochi.news/articles/20250305-OHT1T51263.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu will perform with Mansai Nomura for the first time at the actual venue "Notete Stellata" in Miyagi from the 7th The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025," chaired by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), will be held for three days from the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. Hanyu entered the venue on the 5th and practiced. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51225.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306192109/https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51225.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu rehearses the day before the actual performance, starting on the 7th in Miyagi for "Notete Stellata" The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025," chaired by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), will be held for three days from the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Miyagi. On the 6th, the day before the opening, Hanyu showed off his passionate skating just like in the real thing. He was full of energy from his morning practice. With six minutes to link in, he landed a quadruple toe loop, a quadruple toe loop-Euler-triple Salchow triple jump, and a quadruple Salchow-triple toe loop triple jump. In the collaborative program with special guest Kyogenshi Mansai Nomura (58), he continued brushing up his performance until the last minute, and showed a well-coordinated performance in the dress rehearsal. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51262.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306185334/https://hochi.news/articles/20250306-OHT1T51262.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu and his teammates will be holding "Notte Stellata" in Miyagi from the 7th, with thoughts of the earthquake disaster The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2025," chaired by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), will be held for three days from the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Miyagi. On the 6th, the day before the opening, Hanyu performed a passionate skate that was just like the real thing.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03.05 Source: https://skream.jp/news/2025/03/yonezu_kenshi_bow_and_arrow_mv.php Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306053747/https://skream.jp/news/2025/03/yonezu_kenshi_bow_and_arrow_mv.php Kenshi Yonezu releases music video for "BOW AND ARROW," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist," in which he collaborates with Yuzuru Hanyu Kenshi Yonezu has released the music video for the opening theme song "BOW AND ARROW" for the TV anime "Medalist." A special collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu's skating and Kenshi Yonezu has been realized. The music video for Kenshi Yonezu - BOW AND ARROW features Kenshi Yonezu singing with a dignified presence against the backdrop of a vast sky, and Yuzuru Hanyu skating beautifully and powerfully on the ice, creating a fast-paced video that seems to spark the hopes of the two. Hanyu choreographed the skating himself, and the music video was directed by Kyotaro Hayashi. Source: https://popscene.jp/news/058272 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250305115800/https://popscene.jp/news/058272 Kenshi Yonezu co-stars with Yuzuru Hanyu in the music video for "BOW AND ARROW," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist"! The music video for the opening theme song of the TV anime "Medalist", Kenshi Yonezu's "BOW AND ARROW" has been released on Kenshi Yonezu's YouTube channel. It is a special collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu's skating and Kenshi Yonezu. The "BOW AND ARROW" music video features Kenshi Yonezu singing with a dignified presence against the backdrop of a vast sky, and Yuzuru Hanyu skating beautifully and powerfully on the ice, creating a fast-paced video that seems to spark the wishes of the two. Hanyu himself choreographed the skating, and the music video was directed by Hiyotaro Hayashi. "Medalist" follows the journey of Inori Yuitsuka, a young skater discovering her talent, and Tsukasa Akeuraji, a coach striving to grow in his role. Together, they form a partnership and aim for the glory of becoming true medalists. Originally created by Tsurumaikada, Medalist won 1st place in the "Next Manga Awards 2022" (Comics Category) and won the overall category of the 48th Kodansha Manga Awards. The TV anime adaptation is currently being broadcast on the "NUMAnimation" block on 24 TV Asahi affiliates nationwide. "BOW AND ARROW" is written, composed, and arranged by Kenshi Yonezu. The jacket artwork features a newly illustrated image of Inori Yuitsuka from Medalist. Meanwhile, Kenshi Yonezu is set to conclude his "Kenshi Yonezu 2025 TOUR / JUNK" domestic performances with a final show at Tokyo Dome on February 27. Starting in March, he will embark on a world tour, with performances scheduled across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Source: https://natalie.mu/comic/news/614416 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250305223943/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/614416 "Medalist" opening theme song music video released, featuring Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu The music video for Kenshi Yonezu's "BOW AND ARROW," the opening theme song for the TV anime " Medalist " based on the original work by Tsurumaikada, has been released on Yonezu's YouTube channel. In addition to Yonezu, Yuzuru Hanyu also appears in the video. The music video for "BOW AND ARROW" shows Yonezu singing with a dignified presence against the backdrop of a vast sky, and Hanyu performing beautiful and powerful skating on the ice. Hanyu himself was in charge of the skating choreography, and the music video was directed by Hiyotaro Hayashi. "BOW AND ARROW" is a song written, composed, and arranged by Yonezu. The "Inori Yuitsuka" design on the jacket was also drawn by Yonezu. Source: https://natalie.mu/music/news/614384 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306025048/https://natalie.mu/music/news/614384 Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu collaborate on the music video for the opening song "BOW AND ARROW" of the figure skating themed "Medalist" "BOW AND ARROW" is a song written by Yonezu as the opening song for "Medalist," a story about a former figure skater, Tsukasa Akeuraji, and a self-taught girl, Inori Yuitsuka, who meet and team up to become glorious "medalists." The music video features Yonezu singing with a dignified presence against the backdrop of a vast sky, and Yuzuru Hanyu skating beautifully and powerfully on the ice. The video was directed by Hayashi Kyotaro, who also worked on Yonezu's "TEENAGE RIOT," "M87," and "RED OUT." Hanyu himself did the skating choreography. Yonezu will hold the final domestic performance of his live tour "Kenshi Yonezu 2025 TOUR / JUNK" at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on February 27th, performing "BOW AND ARROW" as an encore. He will then perform overseas in Asia, Europe, and America from March 8th. Source: https://www.fashion-press.net/news/131158 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250305110635/https://www.fashion-press.net/news/131158 Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu collaborate on the music video "BOW AND ARROW", the theme song for the anime "Medalist" Kenshi Yonezu has released a new song, "BOW AND ARROW." In the music video, he appears alongside Yuzuru Hanyu. "BOW AND ARROW" , released on Monday, January 27, 2025, is the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist". Yonezu, who was originally a fan of the original manga, approached the artist about writing the song, and wrote it as a "counter offer". The music video, released on Wednesday, March 5th, features Japan's leading professional figure skater, Yuzuru Hanyu, from the world of figure skating depicted in "Medalist." With the vast sky as his backdrop, Kenshi Yonezu sings with a dignified presence, while Yuzuru Hanyu performs beautiful and powerful skating that he choreographed himself. This is a special music video that brings to life the collaboration between these two people who shine in their own fields. The TV anime Medalist, featuring "BOW AND ARROW" as its opening theme, is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by Tsurumaikada. The story follows Tsukasa Akeuraji, a former figure skater who faced setbacks in his career. He crosses paths with Inori Yuitsuka, a young girl who has been teaching herself to skate. Recognizing her raw talent and unwavering determination, Tsukasa decides to guide her, and together, they set their sights on achieving the glory of becoming true medalists. Source: https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/147137/2 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250305150217/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/147137/2 Kenshi Yonezu co-stars with Yuzuru Hanyu in the music video for "BOW AND ARROW" Kenshi Yonezu has released the music video for "BOW AND ARROW." In the music video, he co-stars with Yuzuru Hanyu. With the vast sky as his backdrop, Kenshi Yonezu sings with a dignified presence, while Yuzuru Hanyu skates beautifully and powerfully on the ice. The video is full of a sense of speed, as if the two of them are sparking their dreams. Hanyu choreographed the skating himself, and the music video was directed by Kyotaro Hayashi. Source: https://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/sports/167558 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250305131205/https://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/sports/167558 Yuzuru Hanyu skates in Kenshi Yonezu's "BOW AND ARROW" music video! Their Wishes Spark Together The music video for singer Kenshi Yonezu's song "BOW AND ARROW" was released on March 5th. It was revealed that figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, affectionately known as "Yuzu", appears in the music video. "BOW AND ARROW" tells the story of Inori Yuitsuka, a young skater discovering her figure skating talent, and Tsukasa Akeuraji, a former skater who grows as a coach. Together, they strive to achieve the glory of becoming medalists. The original manga by Tsurumaikada won 1st place in the "Next Manga Award 2022" (Comic Division) and the 48th Kodansha Manga Award (General Category). The story has also been adapted into a currently airing TV anime. The music video for "BOW AND ARROW" features Kenshi Yonezu singing with a dignified presence against a vast sky, interwoven with breathtaking and powerful skating by Yuzuru Hanyu. The dynamic visuals capture the feeling of their aspirations igniting like sparks. Notably, Hanyu himself choreographed the skating sequences, and the MV was directed by Kyotaro Hayashi. Source: https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000254465 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250306100623/https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000254465 Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu collaborate on the music video for the opening theme song of the TV anime "Medalist" The music video for Kenshi Yonezu's new song "BOW AND ARROW," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist," has been released on the official YouTube channel. The music video features a special collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu skating and Kenshi Yonezu. The music video for "BOW AND ARROW" features Kenshi Yonezu singing with a dignified presence against the backdrop of a vast sky, and Yuzuru Hanyu skating beautifully and powerfully on the ice, creating a fast-paced video that seems to spark the wishes of the two. Hanyu choreographed the skating himself, and the music video was directed by Kyotaro Hayashi. "Medalist" is the story of Inori Yuitsuka, who is developing her talent as a figure skater, and Tsukasa Akeuraji, who is growing as a coach, teaming up to become glorious "medalists." The original work by Tsurumaikada won first place in the comics category of the Next Manga Awards 2022 and the general category of the 48th Kodansha Manga Awards, and the TV anime is currently being broadcast on the "NUMAnimation" slot on 24 TV Asahi affiliated stations nationwide. The opening theme song "BOW AND ARROW" was written, composed, and arranged by Kenshi Yonezu, and the jacket was drawn by Yonezu himself, featuring the character Yuzuki Inori from "Medalist". Kenshi Yonezu will hold the final domestic performance of his live tour "Yonezu Kenshi 2025 TOUR / JUNK" at the Tokyo Dome on February 27th, and will hold a world tour in Asia, Europe, and America from March. Source: https://www.thefirsttimes.jp/news/0000579450/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250314012812/https://www.thefirsttimes.jp/news/0000579450/ Kenshi Yonezu collaborates with Yuzuru Hanyu in the music video for the opening theme song "BOW AND ARROW" for the TV anime "Medalist" Kenshi Yonezu sings with a dignified presence against the backdrop of the vast sky, and Yuzuru Hanyu skates beautifully and powerfully on the ice, sparking the dreams of these two! The music video for Kenshi Yonezu's "BOW AND ARROW," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Medalist," has been released on Kenshi Yonezu's official YouTube channel. The music video features a special collaboration between professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and Kenshi Yonezu. With the vast sky as his backdrop, Kenshi Yonezu sings with a dignified presence, while Yuzuru Hanyu skates beautifully and powerfully on the ice. The video is full of a sense of speed, as if the two men's wishes are sparking. Hanyu choreographed the skating himself, and the music video was directed by Kyotaro Hayashi. "BOW AND ARROW" is a song written, composed and arranged by Kenshi Yonezu. The cover features an illustration of Inori Yuzuki, a character from "Medalist", drawn by Yonezu. Kenshi Yonezu will hold the final domestic performance of his live tour "Kenshi Yonezu 2025 TOUR/JUNK" at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on February 27th. From March 8th, he will hold performances in Asia, Europe, and America as part of his world tour.