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2024.08.30 Source: https://www.kateigaho.com/article/detail/177647 Alternative source (CN): https://weibo.com/5437806211/Ov6fSqbGO Info: https://www.kateigaho.com/article/detail/177345 "Kateigaho" 800th commemorative issue · Ryojun Shionuma x Yuzuru Hanyu: The Meaning of Life "Unmoved by the eight winds, sitting upright on the purple lotus - The words of the soul that give life the power of enlightenment" serialization In the 800th commemorative issue of this magazine, a miraculous special conversation was realized. Ryojun Shionuma, the abbot of Jigenji Temple in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, and Yuzuru Hanyu, a legendary figure skater who has repeatedly reached the peak of the figure skating world and has engraved his name and left countless milestones in its history. The two of them have always been regarded as the beacon of hope by people, and the profound yet light-hearted communication between them has the power to illuminate our way forward. The meaning of life, the way to accept pain, and other words of the soul that are relevant now will all be conveyed to you in this conversation.

2024.08.30 Source: https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/950917 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240831154129/https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/950917 A special conversation between Yuzuru Hanyu and Daiajari Ryojun Shionuma on the theme of "The meaning of life" is published across 12 pages in the October issue of Kateigaho, on sale today.

Unfortunately this tweet was deleted at the request of the publisher. However, with Pep's permission, I've added the text in the interview compilation here: (sorry if links get messed up over time, I may sometimes re-arrange them to make sure the interviews are sorted chronologically)

2024.08.29 Translations by Pep: https://x.com/pep_on_ Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "PROFESSIONAL Season 2, pg 124-128 Info: https://x.com/fskating_Life/status/1828953371572846812 The World of "Sekkisei Miyabi" & Yuzuru Hanyu's Beauty Yuzuru Hanyu is the global muse of KOSE's "Sekkisei Miyabi." With both Hanyu and the brand relentlessly pursuing beauty towards their ideal, a new advertisement has been created. Enjoy the profound and mystical worldview they present. Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "PROFESSIONAL Season 2, pg 48-49 The Underlying Thoughtfulness in Yuzuru Hanyu's Expression, His Empathy Toward Others By photographer: Toru Yaguchi

2024.08.29 Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "PROFESSIONAL Season 2, pg 92-95 Info: https://x.com/fskating_Life/status/1828953371572846812 Interview: TANAKA KEIJI The depth of his dedication to his performance is like he's putting his life into it As peers who have spent their second year as professionals, with a common bond, we asked him about his thoughts on skating. Text by Yumeko Yamamoto Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "PROFESSIONAL Season 2, pg 96-99 Interview: YAMAMOTO SOTA I really admire his passion for the moment This year, they once again performed together on "Fantasy on Ice." What is the secret of the ‘aura’ that Yamamoto felt? Text by Yumeko Yamamoto

2024.08.29 Translations by Pep: https://x.com/pep_on_ Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "PROFESSIONAL Season 2, pg 117-120 Info: https://x.com/fskating_Life/status/1828953371572846812 Interview: MAO DAICHI The way he skates is really special "The one chosen by the Gods" We asked Mao Daichi, who co-starred in "Carmina Burana" for "notte stellata", about the story behind their first collaboration. "Experiencing Yuzuru Hanyu's New Creation "RE_PRAY" as a "Player" By Fumofumo Column (pg 105-111) Fumofumo Editor-in-Chief (https://x.com/fumofumocolumn/status/1830380364579422228) Sports blogger and columnist. I engage in various support activities filled with love for sports every day through my blog "Sports Watching and Telling - Fumofumo Column."

2024.08.29 Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "PROFESSIONAL Season 2, pg 50-65 Translation by Pep: https://x.com/pep_on_ Info: https://x.com/fskating_Life/status/1828953371572846812 Alternative translation from me: https://www.tumblr.com/yuzurujenn/761062243828924416/20240829-fs-life-extra-x-yuzuru-hanyu Interview: HANYU YUZURU "I realized that there was still so much potential" Hanyu has now completed his second year as a professional athlete. Having completed his first solo tour, "RE_PRAY," he appears to have explored and elevated his expression to a higher level both as a producer and as an artist. However, the responses he spoke of were unexpected. From this valuable long interview, we explore where Hanyu Yuzuru is now in his third year as a professional and the state he is aiming for. (Interviewed in Sendai on June 17, 2024) Text by Yumeko Yamamoto; Photos by Toru Yaguchi; Styling by Shogo Yanagi, Hair & Make by Tomomi Kakizaki

AUG 2024 12/8: https://nishispo.nishinippon.co.jp/article/853983 AIPS Top Male Athletes of the Century 20/8: https://saga.keizai.biz/headline/1911/ Saga prefecture economic ripple effect 23/8: https://news.line.me/detail/oa-aera/0834rz2nlsoc / https://web.archive.org/web/20240823121841/https://news.line.me/detail/oa-aera/0834rz2nlsoc AERA 24.08.12-19 No. 37, pg 9 30/8: https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/950917 / https://web.archive.org/web/20240831154129/https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/950917 KATEIGAHO 800th issue 2024.10 on sale

2021 American drama - "Leverage: Redemption" season 1, episode 4 W: "You'll need to install skylights. And an indoor skating rink. She's mad about Yuzuru Hanyu." https://x.com/yuzurujenn/status/1824072438222918055

2020 Japanese manga - "Oblivion Battery" chapter 64 (SEIMEI Yuzu as one of the superheroes)

2019 Georgian series - "Without Address" M: "Figure skating competition is starting in 10 mins, Yuzuru Hanyu is there, let's go"

2019 Japanese drama - "No Side Game" episode 4 Full EP: https://blitzfansub.com/no-side-game-episode-4/ W: "If I could learn from Hanyu-kun, I'd start ice skating right now."

2018 Japanese movie - "You, Your, Yours" (君が君で君だ) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJmDI0KW8Ak M: "From today onward, you are Hanyu Yuzuru. As Hanyu-kun, you will become a soldier of our country."

2018 Japanese drama - "Hana Nochi Hare: HanaDan Next Season" (Boys Over Flowers Season 2) episode 3 Full EP: https://ww3.kissasian.video/watch/boys-over-flowers-season-2-hana-nochi-hare-hanadan/episode-3.html M: "As Hanyu Yuzuru says, frustration is a great driving force."

2018 Japanese drama - "Kuragehime" (Princess Jellyfish) episode 5 Full EP: https://ww.kissasia.cc/episode/princess-jellyfish-kuragehime-episode-5.html W: "This is a front row seating for men's figure skating at Pyeongchang Olympics. It's a premier ticket. Please cheer wholeheartedly for Hanyu-kun."

2017 Japanese drama - "Totsuzen Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu" episode 6 Full EP: https://ww.kissasia.cc/episode/totsuzen-desu-ga-ashita-kekkon-shimasu-episode-6.html M: "He looks like Hanyu Yuzuru." W: "That boy? That tall boy with a small face."

2017 Canadian biopic - "Kiss and Cry" Full movie: https://youtu.be/NJ0KUwRapOQ Carley: "You know I have asthma." Shin: "Yuzuru Hanyu has asthma. He also has a gold medal."

2016 Anime "Omoi no Kakera" Hina: "I wonder if I'll wake up as Hanyu-kun in the morning. Because then I could do a quadruple jump." Full show: https://hianime.to/watch/omoi-no-kakera-5607?ep=112783 (I've re-subbed below clip as the original translation is incorrect)

A compilation of every Yuzuru mention on tv 2014 NTT DOCOMO CMs feat. Yuzu R&J 2.0 Cafe owner: "That's my son"

2024.08.17 Source: AERA issue 24.8.26 No.38, pg 37 Info: https://x.com/AERAnetjp/status/1823993033878114654 / https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0D89L989K The 29-year-old's "Shin" and "Gi" An overwhelming presence in both monochrome and colour During breaks in the photoshoot, he answered questions from fans that had been submitted in advance. At times, he was troubled and thought about the person asking the question, saying “That’s a difficult one”. Editorial Department: Shiho Fukui Photo and Video Department: Tetsuya Higashikawa

2024.08.05 Source: AERA issue 24.8.12-19 No.37, pg 9-15 Info: https://x.com/AERAnetjp/status/1819281986546020374 / https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0D89L6LS2 person in focus "After all, it's frustrating when I can't perform well." A session with photographer Mika Ninagawa for the first time in a year. In a long interview exclusive to this magazine, he talks about the ideals he pursues. Writer: Takaomi Matsubara Exclusive interview with this magazine [In pursuit of a distant ideal] He is now in his third year as a professional figure skater. Reflecting on his days of taking on unprecedented challenges, he spoke about what he has gained from them and what the future holds. Photo: Mika Ninagawa Writer: Takaomi Matsubara Yuzuru Hanyu, the journey continues hair & make up: Noboru Tomizawa styling: Masataka Hattori costume: NEEDLES BED j.w. FORD YUKI HASHIMOTO prop styling: Ayumi Endo

2024.07.22 Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/b83041c2aa0049b0a6834af9a6d25189 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240722092556/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/b83041c2aa0049b0a6834af9a6d25189 Yuzuru Hanyu and others to hold charity performance in support of Noto reconstruction in September, "I hope we can bring some cheer to people..." Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and other professional skaters will help support the Noto Peninsula earthquake reconstruction efforts. It has been announced that the "Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Performance Challenge" will be held in Ishikawa Prefecture on September 15th. Top skaters including Yuzuru Hanyu (consecutive Sochi and Pyeongchang Olympic gold medalist), Satoko Miyahara (World Championship 2nd place), Akiko Suzuki (World Championship 3rd place), and Takahito Mura (Four Continents Championship winner) will participate in the event, in support of the desire to connect smiles and energy in Ishikawa. The title "Challenge" also contains a message to overcome difficulties and move forward. In addition to the skaters' performances, the event will also be linked to the disaster-stricken areas of Noto through video. Although it will not be possible to watch the event at the venue, it will be streamed live through a video streaming service, and the proceeds from the stream will be donated to Ishikawa Prefecture to support reconstruction efforts. Details such as streaming tickets will be announced on the TV Kanazawa website at a later date.

2024.07.19 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240718-OHT1T51180.html?page=1# Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240719134624/https://hochi.news/articles/20240718-OHT1T51180.html?page=1 Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (29), who marked two years since announcing his decision to turn pro on the 19th, agreed to an interview. He spoke at length about his two years as a professional, his present and the future, his fateful encounter with a program, and the "ideal" he is pursuing. We will be publishing Hanyu's words, who continues to evolve as an athlete and artist, for three consecutive days. The second and final instalment is a stand-alone interview. (Interviewer: Takagi Megumi) Yuzuru Hanyu: "Pursuing the Ideal" - Interview two years after turning professional - First Part (1) Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240718-OHT1T51181.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240720064508/https://hochi.news/articles/20240718-OHT1T51181.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I've become clearer about the core of my life" - Interview two years after turning professional - First Part (2) 2024.07.20 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240719-OHT1T51148.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240720142422/https://hochi.news/articles/20240719-OHT1T51148.html?page=1  On the 19th, it has been two years since figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (29) announced his professional debut. In the second part, he spoke to Sports Hochi in an exclusive interview about his "fateful encounter" with a certain program. (Interviewer: Megumi Takagi) Yuzuru Hanyu's new professional debut is full of tension: "To be honest, it's really scary". Interview two years after turning professional - Second Part (1) Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240719-OHT1T51151.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240720142628/https://hochi.news/articles/20240719-OHT1T51151.html?page=1  Yuzuru Hanyu: "Danny Boy" is a "fateful encounter" - Planning a 15-minute program - Interview two years after turning professional - Second Part (2) 2024.07.21 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240720-OHT1T51199.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240721060603/https://hochi.news/articles/20240720-OHT1T51199.html?page=1 The final episode of an exclusive interview with figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (29), who announced his professional debut two years ago on the 19th. He talked about "full effort," "mind, technique, and body," and his "ideal" as an athlete. (Interviewer: Megumi Takagi) Yuzuru Hanyu: "Remove the limiter" - The full-power dance he's been building up to - Interview two years after turning professional - Final Part (1) Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240720-OHT1T51200.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240721061418/https://hochi.news/articles/20240720-OHT1T51200.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "My ideal is getting higher and higher". At the core is "for the fans" - Interview two years after turning professional - Final Part (2)

2024.07.19 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20240719/spp/sp0/004/047000c / https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/07/19/kiji/20240718s00079000374000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240719070320/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20240719/spp/sp0/004/047000c  / https://web.archive.org/web/20240719071816/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/07/19/kiji/20240718s00079000374000c.html  Yuzuru Hanyu's determination: 3rd year as a professional, the legend moves to a new chapter - putting his soul into the cycle 　 Yuzuru Hanyu (29), a consecutive Olympic champion in men's figure skating and an active professional skater, celebrated his second year as a professional on the 19th. He has successfully completed a number of solo performances, all of which are unprecedented for an ice show, including his first solo tour "Prologue," the Tokyo Dome tour "GIFT," and his second year "RE_PRAY." Now in his third year as a professional, and turning 30 in December, he spoke at length about his two-year trajectory and future possibilities. The following is a Q&A. Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/07/19/kiji/20240718s00079000370000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240719072301/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/07/19/kiji/20240718s00079000370000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu’s two-year journey as a professional (1)] From a “state of uncertainty” to a “clear understanding” of the basis of the expression he seeks Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/07/19/kiji/20240718s00079000371000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240719093257/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/07/19/kiji/20240718s00079000371000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu’s two-year journey as a professional skater (2)] “A prayer for life” is at the heart of what he wants to express Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/07/19/kiji/20240718s00079000372000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240719100620/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/07/19/kiji/20240718s00079000372000c.html  [Yuzuru Hanyu’s two-year journey as a professional (3)] Turning 30 in December: “I’ve become clearer about the core of my life”

2024.07.03 Source: https://weibo.com/2919885090/OnviUnSb6 / https://weibo.com/2919885090/OnSbppc9w / https://weibo.com/2919885090/OnpAnmlws / https://weibo.com/1746783312/OpuSzlec8 Info: https://www.bbm-japan.com/article/detail/52774?page=1 Figure Skating Magazine 2023-2024 Season Highlights (B.B.MOOK 1649) PHOTO STORY: Yuzuru Hanyu SKATE & JOURNEY Depicting the "joy" and "pain" of the heart Feb 19, 2024, Kanagawa - Pia Arena MM Text/Ryosuke Menju Photographers were saying that "Ashura-chan" was great, but I was immersed in "Chicken, Snake, and Pig". Every expression and every muscle movement could be conveyed to the audience more deeply than during the competition. PHOTO STORY: Yuzuru Hanyu SKATE & JOURNEY The Starry Sky of Rifu in March Mar 8, 2024, Sekisui Heim Super Arena Text/Ryosuke Menju Although indoors, it feels like being under the "starry sky". In the eyes of Hanyu, he clearly sees one star after another. PHOTO STORY: Yuzuru Hanyu SKATE & JOURNEY The determination of an artist. May 24, 2024, Chiba - Makuhari Text/Ryosuke Menju Everyone present was attracted by "Danny Boy". Hanyu's emotions on the ice were clearly visible. FS Magazine Press Conference Excerpts