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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/チーム・ブライアン-ブライアン・オーサー/dp/4062191733/ Source: https://tieba.baidu.com/p/3607241795?pn=1 The man who led Yuzuru Hanyu to the top. The world's strongest figure skating coach reveals the story of meticulous strategy and heated battles. Includes a conversation between Orser and Yuzuru! The man who led Yuzuru Hanyu to the top. The world's strongest figure skating coach reveals the story of meticulous strategy and heated battles. Includes a conversation between Orser and Yuzuru! Table of contents of this book Preface: Brian Orser & Yuzuru Hanyu, teacher-student conversation Chapter 1: Mr. Triple Axel Chapter 2: Kim Yuna Chapter 3: Yuzuru and Javier Chapter 4: The Sochi Olympics Chapter 5: Team Brian's coaching Final Chapter: After the Sochi Olympics, looking to the future

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://x.com/mamiyuzumami/status/1881553233736520016 https://x.com/tokyochunta/status/964732891195310080 Yuzuru Hanyu - Let's talk about family My Mother's Words Led Me Back to the Rink Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu Born in Sendai City in 1994. In March 2010, he won the Junior World Championships and, in the following year, achieved his first Grand Prix victory at the Russian Cup, advancing to the Grand Prix Final for the first time. In December 2011, he placed third at the Japanese National Championships and qualified for the World Championships in March. JP transcript

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*For archive purposes* Source: International Figure Skating magazine, October 2022 issue, pg 22-33 Partial read: https://www.everand.com/article/589674547/Yuzuru-Hanyu-Leaves-The-Competitive-Stage Info: https://ifsmagazines.com/ifs-october-2022/ END OF AN ERA: YUZURU HANYU LEAVES THE COMPETITIVE STAGE It was an announcement that took few by surprise. But with Yuzuru Hanyu moving into the professional world, a memorable era in the sport has come to an end. We look back at his distinguished career, one that saw the Japanese superstar rewrite figure skating history every step of the way. by Susan. D. Russell

Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.phiten.com/news/pdf/pr_141211.pdf "Phiten × Yuzuru Hanyu" Advisory Contract Announcement Phiten Inc. (Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, CEO: Yoshihiro Hirata, http://www.phiten.com/), which manufactures and sells health, sports, and beauty products, has entered into an advisory contract with Yuzuru Hanyu (ANA). The details of the contract include products such as the RAKUWA Necklace X100, RAKUWA Necklace X50 High-End III, RAKUWA Bracelet X100, and socks sold by Phiten. Going forward, as Hanyu aims for even greater achievements, we will share the importance of conditioning and support his performance. Yuzuru Hanyu, born in 1994, is 20 years old. His gold medal victory at the Winter Olympics caused a sensation not only in Japan but around the world. Hanyu has been wearing the RAKUWA Necklace since he was eight years old, recommended by his father. Since then, he has felt a noticeable difference in his body’s sensations when wearing it, and he has come to rely on it during competitions. Furthermore, he has worn Phiten’s five-toe socks, noting that "the sensation during performances is different" and "the sensation when landing is different." He has long used them in the Olympics as well as various international competitions. Even though this fact has not been publicly highlighted, it has been a great joy for our company. Based on this trust, we reached an agreement to fight together in the 2014 season, and thus the advisory contract was signed.

Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2014.02.15 Source: https://www.joc.or.jp/news/005098.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073731/https://www.joc.or.jp/news/005098.html Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QLI_vflvqg [Medalist Press Conference] Hanyu "I hope I can become a person who is truly Japanese" Prime Minister Abe also congratulates him Yuzuru Hanyu, who won the first gold medal of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in men's figure skating, held a press conference at the Japan House on the 15th. He shared his feelings a day after his victory. At the beginning of the conference, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated Hanyu via an international phone call. After the press conference, Hanyu was awarded the "Team Leader Award" from Team Japan leader Seiko Hashimoto.

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2020.10 Source: https://www.waseda.jp/top/news/70776 https://waseda.app.box.com/s/hw183cf7iuls9bgqo2kg3yj9b9a40mwb Yuzuru Hanyu: My driving force is the desire to not waste what has been learned. Yuzuru Hanyu, a two-time Olympic champion in figure skating, has achieved many other feats and continues to lead the world. He graduated from the Waseda University School of Human Sciences correspondence course this September.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2022 Beijing Olympics Special, pg 36-43 Special Report – Yuzuru Hanyu Quadruple Axel engraved on the ice His original intention—. Yuzuru Hanyu, the reigning champion of men's figure skating, opened a new chapter in history at the Beijing Olympics as he aimed for a third consecutive gold medal. The quadruple axel (quadruple axel = 4.5 rotation jump) that he attempted at the beginning of his free skate ended in a fall, but it was the first time that a quadruple axel was attempted and "certified" at an International Skating Union (ISU)-sanctioned competition. Since achieving back-to-back victories at the PyeongChang Olympics four years ago, Hanyu, despite struggling with injuries, has continued his solitary challenge as an absolute champion. This moment marked the fruition of his remarkable journey. (Interview and text by Editorial Div.)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2022 Beijing Olympics Special, pg 104 The 90th Japan Figure Skating Championships 2021.12.22-26 Text by Junko Kuro 1st place: Yuzuru Hanyu

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2022 Beijing Olympics Special, pg 54-55 Popular series - Utsunomiya Naoko [Words of Shoichiro Tsuzuki] Shoichiro Tsuzuki drew a small circle on a white sheet of paper with a red ballpoint pen. "Here is 180 degrees, and here is 360 degrees. And around here is the point where the ice makes contact. Even with a triple axel, you come down at an angle like this. Backward." We are talking about the Beijing Olympics. To be more precise, we are discussing Yuzuru Hanyu's performance. Naoko Utsunomiya Non-fiction writer and essayist. Active in the non-fiction fields related to medicine, human nature, pets, and sports. As a life’s work, she is dedicated to covering and writing about figure skating. Recent works include "The Man Who Raised Yuzuru Hanyu: Shoichiro Tsuzuki's Path" (Shueisha Shinsho) and "Before Yuzuru Hanyu Was Born: The History of Men's Figure Skating in Japan" (Shueisha). Shoichiro Tsuzuki Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1938. Winner of the men's singles at the 1960 All-Japan Junior Championships. After graduating from university, he became a coach, and in 1977, he led Minoru Sano to win Japan's first bronze medal in men's singles at the World Championships. He has had strong connections with the Russian (former Soviet Union) skating world and worked to advance Japan’s skating scene by inviting renowned coaches for seminars. He has nurtured numerous coaches and skaters who now support the current skating world. While at a rink in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, he coached Yuzuru Hanyu during his elementary school years.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2022 Beijing Olympics Special, pg 46-53 Info: https://x.com/AxelQuadruple/status/1509064663337627648 https://x.com/AxelQuadruple/status/1509066431589076993 [Special guest] Shae-Lynne Bourne (talking about Hanyu Yuzuru): "Nobility and pride" At the Beijing Olympics, Yuzuru Hanyu performed two competitive programs, "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso" and "The Heaven and Earth". We spoke with Shae-Lynn Bourne, who choreographed both pieces, to hear about the behind-the-scenes creation of the short program and the significance of the Quadruple Axel challenge. (Text by Yukiko Ogawa, Tatsuya Murad) Profile Born in 1976, from Canada. As an ice dancer, she competed in the Olympics three times (1994, 1998, 2002), and won gold medals at the World Championships (2003) and the Four Continents Championships (1999, 2001, 2003). After retiring, she became a professional skater, choreographer, and coach, working widely. She has created numerous programs for top skaters around the world, including Yuzuru Hanyu.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.06] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/216282/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250117073718/https://the-ans.jp/column/216282/ Figure skating sound engineers cannot afford to make mistakes. "Sound becomes air" - the pride of a job that requires a stage The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people who support athletes and competitions, and shines a spotlight on the world of figure skating from their perspective. The second installment features Katsumi Shigeta, an audio engineer at Yamaha Music Entertainment HD. Shizuka Arakawa's "Turandot," Mao Asada's Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2," Yuzuru Hanyu's "SEIMEI"... There are probably many fans who can recall legendary performances just by hearing the music. Although it is a sport, figure skating requires high artistry, including music and costumes. In the first part of this article, we asked Shigeta, who supports the skaters with "sound," an essential element in shaping the worldview of the program, about his work philosophy. (Interview and text by Tomoko Yamada) [2022.02.07] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/216831/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220303022623/https://the-ans.jp/column/216831/ Yuzuru Hanyu has an excellent sense of "sound" - what makes him a "rare presence" according to a figure skating sound professional The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people who support athletes and competitions, and shines a spotlight on the world of figure skating from their perspective. In the second instalment, we look at Shigeta Katsumi, an audio engineer at Yamaha Music Entertainment HD. Although figure skating is a sport, it also requires a high level of artistry, including music and costumes. Shigeta has been in charge of sound at major domestic competitions such as the NHK Trophy and All Japan Championships. In the second part, he talks about what drew him to this sport after watching many athletes perform from rink sideline, and about the skaters who made the biggest impression on him as an audio professional. (Interview and text by Yamada Tomoko)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.10] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/218264/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220714045501/https://the-ans.jp/column/218264/ The secrets of the craftsmen who support the feet of figure skaters: the world of "0.01mm" and passion behind the sparks The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people involved who support athletes and competitions, shining a spotlight on the world of figure skating as seen through their eyes. In the fourth installment, we focus on the blade sharpening craftsman. These craftsmen are responsible for sharpening the blades, known as "blades," attached to the bottom of skaters' shoes, an essential part of their equipment. They rely on their sense of touch, shaving off fractions as small as 0.01 millimeters. We spoke with 38-year-old Sakurai Kimitaka, who has been in this craft for 10 years, to learn about the artistry and passion behind his work. (Written by THE ANSWER Editorial Team, Yohei Hamada) [2022.02.11] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/218831/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230131143614/https://the-ans.jp/column/218831/ Yuzuru Hanyu is "a truly kind skater" - The blade craftsman who noticed his "inner beauty" through his skates The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people involved who support athletes and competitions, shining a spotlight on the world of figure skating as seen through their eyes. The second half of the fourth installment is "Hanyu Yuzuru as seen by a blade craftsman." A craftsman sharpens the cutting edge, known as the "blade," that is attached to the bottom of the shoes. Sakurai Kimitaka, 38, has been in this business for 10 years, and when he worked with Hanyu in the past, he saw the difference between the top-class athlete's honest personality and his shoes. (Text by Hamada Yohei, editorial staff at THE ANSWER)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.08] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/217278/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220318021626/https://the-ans.jp/column/217278/ The unknown hardships of the Japanese figure skating doctor who watched over Yuzuru Hanyu, Mao Asada and others for 14 years In the series "Supporters of the Ice," we focus on the craftsmen and other people who support athletes and competitions, shining a spotlight on the world of figure skating as seen through their eyes. The third installment features Japan's national team doctor, Tsuchiya Akihiro of Funabashi Orthopedic Hospital, who has been supporting national team athletes since 2008. He learned about the harshness hidden in the glamorous world of skating, the hardships of those who support them, and the unique side of a doctor who prays for the safety of the athletes. (Text by Hamada Yohei, editorial staff at THE ANSWER) [2022.02.09] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/217900/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220318020928/https://the-ans.jp/column/217900/ The "normal" face that Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu shows behind the scenes: Testimony from a doctor on the Japanese national team who has known him since he was 14 The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people involved who support athletes and competitions, shining a spotlight on the world of figure skating as seen through their eyes. The second half of the third installment is "Hanyu Yuzuru as seen by the Japan National Team Doctor." Tsuchiya Akihiro of Funabashi Orthopedic Hospital in Chiba has been supporting national team athletes since 2008. He talks about Hanyu's personality and how he values "preparation" since he was 14 years old. (Text by Hamada Yohei, editorial staff at THE ANSWER)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.16] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/221359/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240420125136/https://the-ans.jp/column/221359/ The magic of "subject Yuzuru Hanyu" - the charisma felt by foreign photographers taking photos of him at the Beijing Olympics The men's free skating event at the Beijing Olympics took place on the 10th, and three-time World Championship champion Nathan Chen (USA) was crowned the new champion. Hanyu Yuzuru, who was expected to win his third consecutive Olympic gold medal, finished in fourth place, but attempted the unprecedented quadruple axel, which was recognized for the first time. Sports photographer Matthew Stockman continued to take pictures on the Olympic ice rink, which was full of highlights, including 18-year-old Kagiyama Yuma winning the silver medal in his first appearance. This is the seventh time he has photographed the Winter Olympics since 1998, so what is his reason for continuing to photograph figure skating? (Text by Sato Naoko, editorial staff at THE ANSWER)

2022.11.05 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51202.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221122110850/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51202.html?page=1 "Towards a 'New Yuzuru Hanyu' – 'Surpassing Limits' in the 90-minute, non-stop 8-programs Prologue." Yuzuru Hanyu (27), who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics and turned professional in July, produced and performed in his first solo ice show, "Prologue," which premiered on the 4th at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama. This first ice show as a professional was an unprecedented solo performance, starting with a "6-minute warm-up" reminiscent of a competition. He performed eight programs, including two request songs, captivating the 7,900 spectators in the full arena. The show will continue on the 5th at the same venue, and will be held at Flat Hachinohe in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, on December 2, 3, and 5.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2022.11.04 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51220.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221104121435/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51220.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu, who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics and turned professional in July, kicked off his first solo ice show, "Prologue," on the 4th at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama. Yuzuru Hanyu's first solo ice show "Prologue" opens, skating almost non-stop for the full 90 minutes Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51222.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221104121214/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51222.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's thoughts on his first solo ice show "Prologue": "I hope to share this with everyone and move on to the next step" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221104124535/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's solo ice show "Prologue" takes the first step to the next stage "leading to the new stage of Yuzuru Hanyu" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51232.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230627215330/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51232.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's first choreography, "A Dream That Will End Someday," "I wanted to express something like a dilemma inside my heart"

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to Prologue 2022. -Yokohama (Nov 4-5) -Hachinohe (Dec 2-3, 5) Info: https://prologue-official.jp/ https://x.com/jp_prologue CN ref masterlist: https://m.weibo.cn/status/5148520689697329

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: http://www.asahi.com/special/plus/TKY201011160263.html#_=_ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231017235124/http://www.asahi.com/special/plus/TKY201011160263.html#_=_ Yuzuru Hanyu (Figure Skating) 15 years old: 'Quadruple jumps one after another' A hope in the men's figure skating world who made his debut in senior competitions this year. We got to see the real face of the 15-year-old.

2022.07.19 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51151.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221007231640/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51151.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] "I don't feel lonely at all. Please continue to look forward to my work"... Q&A Part 1 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51152.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114072510/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51152.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] The Olympics are "proof that I am alive"… Q&A Part 2 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51157.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221007224515/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51157.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] "I want to continue to work hard towards my dreams and goals"... Q&A Part 3 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51160.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114072720/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51160.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] "For me, skating is like being alive"… Q&A Part 4 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51165.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220719104800/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51165.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] "I want to continue to pursue the ideal of figure skating from the era I loved"... Q&A Part 5 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51171.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220723012459/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51171.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] Thanks to fans: "I'm not retiring or anything. Please continue to support me"... Q&A Part 6

2022.07.19 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51137.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220719083113/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51137.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu announces his intention to retire from frontline skating: "I have decided to continue skating as a professional athlete" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51147.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114071519/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51147.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] "I will continue skating as a professional athlete"... Announces his intention to retire from competitive skating Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51148.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114071736/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51148.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] The challenge of the quadruple axel continues "while pursuing my ideal"... Intention to retire from frontline competition Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51150.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230603212411/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51150.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] "I got what I needed out of this result" "I had thought about retiring after the Pyeongchang Olympics" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51155.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114071944/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51155.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] Final decision to be made after Beijing Olympics: "I don't think I need to stay on this stage forever" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51158.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220719145518/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51158.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] "I will put all my energy and all my focus into my new path as a professional," "I might make myself even more nervous" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51162.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220719094643/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51162.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] "Yuzuru Hanyu is always a burden to me"... He reveals his honest thoughts on his journey as the absolute champion

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to his 'Statement of Determination' press conference held on 19 July 2022, announcing his transition to professional figure skating.

2024.12.07 Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/P4gBakkFH https://weibo.com/6473801248/P4m5t0zmH https://weibo.com/6473801248/P5aCiDUf7 Echoes of Life Official Pamphlet - Yuzuru Hanyu Interview Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/P4ePVBkFG / https://weibo.com/6473801248/P7L0autwm Echoes of Life Official Pamphlet - MIKIKO Interview

Source: https://weibo.com/7848586779/P5M9GoGd9 Other Excerpts pt 4 - 2nd anniversary as a Professional

2023.12.13 Source: https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview05/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250113120517/https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview05/ Info: https://x.com/towa_yakuhin/status/1734757808082768273 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCMsJZsdc-k #05 Future dreams and visions The conversation gets lively and the topic turns to dreams and visions for the future. What is Hanyu's vision for the future as he continues to expand the scope of his activities? What does the future hold for Towa Pharmaceutical?