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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: AERA Special Edition - Yuzuru Hanyu: The Solitary Driving Force 100 Q&A with Yuzuru Hanyu

Info: https://x.com/AERAnetjp/status/1708679949245100224 https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4023323500/ BTS video: Two consecutive Olympic gold medals, the first solo concert in the history of skaters at the Tokyo Dome, and the announcement of his first solo tour... Yuzuru Hanyu continues to bring various emotions to the world. Photographer Mika Ninagawa photographed this rare skater in six different situations. "I took on the challenge while considering Ninagawa's perspective and the atmosphere I wanted to convey" (Yuzuru Hanyu's comment) This is my third session with Ninagawa. Recently, I have started to objectively consider what kind of composition will be created when I combine the presence of Yuzuru Hanyu with this outfit and set. It may be a bit unexpected, but I imagine listening to the voice of the outfit and asking myself, "How does this kid want to be seen?" In particular, Ninagawa's sets are extremely elaborate, so I took on the challenge while thinking about what emotions and meanings should be given to the set, what perspective Ninagawa is taking the photos from, and what kind of atmosphere he wants to convey. "I was sure that it would be absolutely fine because it's Hanyu-san" (Mika Ninagawa comment) When I'm photographing Hanyu-san, there are moments when I get scared while looking through the viewfinder. I always feel like I'm being sucked in by the incredible expressiveness that comes from within, which I can't fathom, and I wonder "how far this person will go." He has a unique presence that goes beyond what is called human, and the word "wide range of expression" is not enough to describe it. I also incorporate many situations that would not be possible without the power of the subject himself, such as a set of red roses and big silhouette costumes. But I was sure that it would be absolutely fine because it's Hanyu-san, and after the shoot, I was shown something far beyond that. I've never seen Yuzuru Hanyu like this Beyond an athlete, a new realm of the "absolute champion" A 112-page, unrivaled photo book by a solitary artist and Mika Ninagawa ■A completely new photo shoot by Mika Ninagawa! Contains 64 cuts from 6 scenes Dressed in a bright red costume, commonly known as "red magma," he shows a terrifying expression, then stands ephemerally in front of a beautiful wisteria trellis... We bring you Hanyu as you have never seen him before, cut from six situations. Don't miss out on any of the precious photos created by two of Japan's most representative artists. Look forward to the unreleased shots of "Red Rose" and "Blue Umbrella," which caused a big stir in the "AERA August 14-21 Merger" to be released on August 7, 2023. ■Complete exclusive interview with Hanyu Yuzuru Last summer, he made a new start as a professional figure skater, and after taking on numerous challenges, he realized the first ever solo performance at the Tokyo Dome. Hanyu continues to make new history in figure skating, with his first solo tour coming up in November. Looking back on the year in which he has paved his own path, we have recorded an interview in which he talks in detail about the harvest he gained there, his thoughts on skating, and the possibilities he has seen. The interviewer is sports writer Takaomi Matsubara. ■Complete record of ice shows one year after turning professional Since turning professional, he has completed three performances as a professional skater, from his first solo ice show "Prologue" to the Tokyo Dome performance "GIFT" which attracted 35,000 spectators, and "notte stellata" which featured skaters and guests with whom he has a deep connection. He will also record five performances, including "Stars on Ice" and the annual "Fantasy on Ice", with photos. ■100 Questions and 100 Answers with Yuzuru Hanyu In between filming, we asked Hanyu 100 questions. From casual questions such as "Favorite candy," "Places I'd like to go," "Favorite playground equipment as a child," and "The size of the biggest Winnie the Pooh you own," to 100 questions such as "Moments when I was glad I was skating" and "What will I be doing in 10 years?", Hanyu's straightforward personality is apparent from each answer. ■263 minutes of filming documentation The magazine will bring you 263 minutes of footage shot by Mika Ninagawa, along with 13 behind-the-scenes shots. It records scenes of him visiting the staff before entering the makeup room, saying "I'll say hello first," as well as the fitting and the interaction during the shoot. See behind the scenes of how the one-of-a-kind photos were born. ■Yuzuru Hanyu's Companions The magazine also includes interviews with three creators who have supported Hanyu's expression since his days as an athlete. We asked Keiichi Yano, the sound designer who supports the sound of his programs, Shinya Kiyozuka, the pianist who is in charge of music production and is a close friend of his in private, and Satomi Ito, the costume designer who is particular about every detail of his costumes, about the real face of Hanyu that they have seen through their creative work. [CONTENTS] Hanyu Yuzuru × Ninagawa Mika session1 Front column: "A solitary world that only one person could reach" Hanyu Yuzuru × Ninagawa Mika session2 Hanyu Yuzuru × Ninagawa Mika session3 Exclusive interview: "I want to make sure I don't lose the comfort of skating and the happiness I can express" (Interviewer: Matsubara Takaomi) Hanyu Yuzuru × Ninagawa Mika session4 Hanyu Yuzuru × Ninagawa Mika session5 100 Questions and Answers PART1 The world of costume design that brightly colors the ice Yuzuru Hanyu's companions (Ito Satomi, Kiyozuka Shinya, Yano Keiichi) Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2023 Q&A after the GIFT performance The trajectory of his first year as a professional: A complete record of his ice shows: "To seize the dreams he left behind on the ice" 100 Questions and Answers PART2 DOCUMENT 263min Behind the scenes of the Yuzuru Hanyu × Mika Ninagawa photo session Hanyu Yuzuru × Mika Ninagawa session6 After Mika Ninagawa's session: "The expression of Yuzuru Hanyu transcends everything" extra On AERA Covers 2018-2023

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/1746783312/OpuSzlec8 FS Magazine Press Conference Excerpts

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/2919885090/OnpAnmlws 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.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/2919885090/OnSbppc9w 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.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/2919885090/OnviUnSb6 PHOTO STORY: Yuzuru Hanyu SKATE & JOURNEY The "joy" of depicting the inner self. The "pain" of depicting the inner self. 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.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: B.B.MOOK 1649 magazine, pg 26 PHOTO STORY: Yuzuru Hanyu SKATE & JOURNEY Yuzuru Hanyu as a "young man" May 17, 2024, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture Photo & Text/Ryosuke Menju

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: B.B.MOOK 1649 magazine, pg 25 Postscript to the interview with Yuzuru Hanyu True Words. It's been a while since our last interview, and it was a solo one. Yuzuru Hanyu appeared before us in mid-May. Until now, there was always an air of tension around him. But on this day, for some reason, I didn't feel that at all. I don't know why. I don't know, but I have a feeling inside me that maybe... Text / Shinichi Yamaguchi Photo/ Ryosuke Menju

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/OmbzigSpE Yuzuru Hanyu Interview: Accepting the support of his fans. ‘I felt like I could rely on them’

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/1746783312/OgzomvYei Ice Jewels Vol. 19 : Toby Fox - "RE_PRAY" is the freedom to try new things Toby Fox is a game creator and composer who developed the game "UNDERTALE" and also worked on the game's background music. His own songs "MEGALOVANIA," "Bergentrückung," and "ASGORE" are used in "RE_PRAY," and he said that the entire story and some scenes were inspired by "UNDERTALE." He talked about the points that impressed him and made him feel "in sync," and the interpretation that expanded from there.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/1746783312/OgJ0XkzPN Ice Jewels Vol. 19 : MIKIKO - Hanyu-kun seems like a boy, a sage, and a man of faith all at once. MIKIKO, the choreographer who teamed up with Hanyu again after "GIFT", spoke in detail about the difference in concepts between "RE_PRAY" and "GIFT", how amazing Hanyu Yuzuru is after participating in the long tour, and what she expects from Hanyu in the future.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/OeXHp49US Ice Jewels Vol. 19 - “RE_PRAY” Summary "RE_PRAY" was held at 4 venues nationwide. After the final performance in Miyagi, he gave a summary of himself, what he saw through all the performances, and talked about his future plans.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309405034343457489072 Ice Jewels Vol. 19 - 360° Yuzuru Hanyu (56 Q&A)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.08.30 Source: https://www.kateigaho.com/article/detail/177647 Alternative source (CN): https://weibo.com/5437806211/Ov6fSqbGO "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.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.06 Source: https://weibo.com/5437806211/Old3i2XQK  Info: https://axelstore.net/series/re_pray_memorialgoods/detail.php?goods_id=107 CN translation of the guidebook: 1 https://weibo.com/1683522853/Onv25Ahyu 2 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5054969468161360 Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd “RE_PRAY” TOUR OFFICIAL PLAYER’S GUIDE → Production Director Yuzuru Hanyu ←

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.06 Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/Ol76Nulpa Info: https://axelstore.net/series/re_pray_memorialgoods/detail.php?goods_id=106 Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd “RE_PRAY” TOUR OFFICIAL PHOTO BOOK - INTERVIEW

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.04.25 Source: https://www.fujisan.co.jp/product/1281681333/new/ Info: https://twitter.com/s_style/status/1782703665415110694 S-style May 2024 issue - featuring the Miyagi performance of "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PRAY" TOUR" Approximately 5,800 fans gathered on the first day of the additional performance in Miyagi, which was held on April 7th, 2024. We will deliver footage of this performance, which was only allowed to be covered by media connected to Miyagi, along with new photo shots. Photo: Kiyoshi Sakamoto Text: S-Style Editorial Department After turning professional, Yuzuru Hanyu has been able to perform solo figure skating performances in an unprecedented form called ‘ICE STORY’. Following the first series “GIFT”, the work “RE_PRAY” is based on the theme of games that he loves. The world of games that can be played over and over again, and a life that we can only live once. It is a work that expresses both worlds while also filled with prayers for the people living today. Held in Saitama, Saga and Yokohama, Miyagi was suddenly decided as an additional performance. Many fans came from all over Japan and around the world to see Mr. Hanyu’s event in his hometown. After skating 9 programs, before the encore, he addressed the fans in the venue and said, “I’m sure there are some people who can only come today, I want them to see me do my best with all my heart and soul, so I gave it my all”. He joked, “I’m suffering from hay fever. Why don’t you change your nose with me (laughs)?”, stirring up excitement in the audience, before adding, “If you have a flag, please wave it. I also want to cherish the banners that you all showed me. Thank you so much for all the handmade goods that you all made,” he said, expressing gratitude for the fans who have supported him over the years. After the performance, which lasted about two and a half hours including the encore, he spoke to the media about his work and feelings for the local area.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.08.29 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

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.04.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240408-OHT1T51002.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240512080506/https://hochi.news/articles/20240408-OHT1T51002.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu returns to competitions: ``None.'' His days as a professional: ``I've been practicing far more than I did for the Olympics. I want to become even stronger.'' Professional figure skating skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who won back-to-back Olympic titles in Sochi in 2014 and Pyeongchang in 2018, held his solo tour in Miyagi, “Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd “RE_PRAY” TOUR,” at Sekisui Heim Super Arena on the 7th. It was the first time it was held locally. On this day, he performed a total of 12 songs for over 2 hours and 30 minutes. It attracted a packed house of 5,800 people. The solo tour, which began in Saitama last November and has been held in Saga and Yokohama, will conclude on the 9th.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.02.19 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240219-OHT1T51224.html?page=1 https://hochi.news/articles/20240219-OHT1T51228.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240505054646/https://hochi.news/articles/20240219-OHT1T51224.html?page=1 https://web.archive.org/web/20240505054858/https://hochi.news/articles/20240219-OHT1T51228.html?page=1 “Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd “RE_PRAY” TOUR,” the first solo tour performance by Yuzuru Hanyu, who won 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics in men's figure skating and turned professional in July 2022, reached its final stage at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama on January 19. 　At the end of the first half, he performed the song ``The Messenger of Ruin'' from ``Final Fantasy 9,'' and completed the skating without making any mistakes, showing off his powerful performance to the sold-out audience of 7,000 people. Yuzuru Hanyu: ``I want you to live your one and only life properly.'' Q&A after the Yokohama performance with ``prayer'' (Part 1) Yuzuru Hanyu: ``I practiced like crazy and was able to achieve this with the same intensity as the Olympics.'' Q&A after the Yokohama performance (Part 2)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.08.29 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

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.01.13 Source: https://nishispo.nishinippon.co.jp/article/811644/2/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240504131034/https://nishispo.nishinippon.co.jp/article/811644/1/ https://web.archive.org/web/20240504130755/https://nishispo.nishinippon.co.jp/article/811644/2/ Yuzuru Hanyu performs for 2 and a half hours in his first solo performance in Kyushu, ``I want to express my full power even if it means sacrificing my soul.'' He also stands by the victims of the Noto Peninsula. Yuzuru Hanyu (29), who won two consecutive Winter Olympics in men's figure skating and turned professional in 2022, performed "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd ``RE_PRAY'' TOUR'' at SAGA Arena in Saga City on the 12th. This will be Hanyu's first solo performance in Kyushu. It attracted approximately 5,500 spectators from Japan and abroad. The Saga performance will also be held on the 14th.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.08.29 Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "PROFESSIONAL Season 2, pg 92-95 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

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.01.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20240107-OHT1T51126.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240504125110/https://hochi.news/articles/20240107-OHT1T51126.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu "I have to give my best performance". "RE_PRAY" a fusion program of game & music ``Exclusive Close-up! Documentary Yuzuru Hanyu RE_PRAY,'' which follows the solo performance ``RE_PRAY,'' which was planned, written, performed, and executive produced by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, was broadcasted on TV Asahi on the 7th. 　

2024.09.15 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202409150001171.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240915122102/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202409150001171.html https://web.archive.org/web/20240915135516/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202409150001171.html?Page=2 https://web.archive.org/web/20240915141509/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202409150001171.html?Page=3 https://web.archive.org/web/20240915142225/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202409150001171.html?Page=4 Info: https://www.tvkanazawa.co.jp/event/notocharity [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu’s Thoughts on the Noto Reconstruction Support Show: “Delivering a wave of energy from this place” – Full Comments On the 15th, a charity performance titled "Challenge" to support the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula was held in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The event featured Yuzuru Hanyu (29), two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, along with other skaters such as Takahito Mura, Akiko Suzuki, and Satoko Miyahara. They collaborated with the traditional Japanese drum group Taiko Toranosuke and the calligraphy club of Noto High School to create a performance aimed at supporting those affected by the severe damage from the January Noto Peninsula earthquake. Due to venue constraints, the show was livestreamed, and the proceeds from both the live and on-demand streams will be donated to Ishikawa Prefecture. After the performance, the four skaters spoke with the media. Here are their comments: