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2024.12.07 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412030000592.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241225125852/https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412030000592.html?nsgid=U2FsdGVkX1%2BOO2dAZlgPuhMr3Nk%2BVqXUww4yDfb57TR1afZdz9CFKkjcRY6YeZndG%2BjPcrQPm8xbmDZsD4R3Mfo73Cfv6mmAahAvyMO1FZoLokGD%2FT4I0Q9xsu40IR2K Part 1: [Celebrating his 30th birthday] Yuzuru Hanyu interview: "I can definitely get better in my 30s" Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved back-to-back gold medals in the Winter Olympics, celebrates his 30th birthday today, the 7th, and is kicking off his nationwide ice show tour "Echoes of Life." This is the third installment of the "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY" series, where he performs solo and serves as the creative director. The tour begins at Saitama Super Arena and will continue through seven performances in three cities until February next year, weaving a unique story. In a recent exclusive interview, he discussed the progress and changes he has experienced as an athlete in his third year as a professional. (Honorifics omitted hereafter.) 2024.12.14 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412050000738.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241225130157/https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412050000738.html?nsgid=U2FsdGVkX18LQnh9SIT76rUUGMFs2rnGaKvgHckfpzFJ6jzaGF%2FOI7IuIUDmrDaU0r2pVPwMgFBWsJQbqgXjBY1sR14TXuX8NIuEaQxmIFF03vlB80u0DxqqrUW1LIbA Part 2: [Celebrating his 30th birthday] Yuzuru Hanyu interview: "Studying with my own body" - The evolution of his athletic side In the second part of the solo interview, he looks back on his progress in his third year as a professional and shares his impressions of watching the Paris Olympics this summer. Info:

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

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.17 Source: https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20241217.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217133430/https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20241217.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu's Superb Performance at His "Birthday Festival" The Endless Fusion of "Skating" and "Storytelling" The Saitama performance of "ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life - TOUR", produced and performed by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, were held for three days on December 7th, 9th and 11th. Coincidentally, the first day, the 7th, was Hanyu's 30th birthday. At the Saitama Super Arena, 14,000 spectators chanted "Happy Birthday".

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.10 Source: https://encount.press/archives/717847/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241213101152/https://encount.press/archives/717847/ "Hanyu-san is good at taking selfies" - "Best friend" pianist reveals backstage photo of the two of them, expressing "heartfelt gratitude" Pianist Shinya Kiyozuka revealed an episode from professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's national tour "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life - TOUR" on his Instagram on the 9th.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.10 Source: https://natalie.mu/stage/news/603064 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241215211815/https://natalie.mu/stage/news/603064 Yuzuru Hanyu stars in and is executive producer of the third installment of ICE STORY, "Echoes of Life," which kicks off in Saitama Yuzuru Hanyu 's nationwide tour, " Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd -Echoes of Life- TOUR ," kicked off at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on December 7th. This is the third installment of "ICE STORY" starring and executive produced by professional figure skater Hanyu. The story explores the journey of life and growth, and asks the question of the essence of "life" and "living." The director is MIKIKO , a choreographer who heads the dance company ELEVENPLAY . The Saitama performance of "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd -Echoes of Life- TOUR" will conclude tomorrow, December 11th. The show will then be held at Hiroshima Prefectural Gymnasium (Hiroshima Green Arena) in Hiroshima on January 3rd and 5th, and at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba on February 7th and 9th. Some performances will have live and delayed viewings. The Hiroshima performance, which begins at 4pm on January 5th, will be broadcast live to movie theaters, while delayed viewings of the Saitama performance will be held on December 14th and 24th, and the Hiroshima performance on January 11th. Check the Live Viewing Japan official website for details on the cinemas nationwide where the performances will be held and ticket information.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.09 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326722 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212195434/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326722 Yuzuru Hanyu reveals the "common thoughts" he puts into his skating to an Italian newspaper: "If the earthquake hadn't Happened" Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu (30), who achieved back-to-back victories in men's figure skating, revealed the "common thoughts" he puts into his ice shows.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.09 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326647 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212175837/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326647 14,000 people attend Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performance; queues outside the venue, limited items sold out, and travel reservations soar His influence remains unchanged. Yuzuru Hanyu, the professional figure skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, has launched his solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd ‘Echoes of Life’ TOUR," which he directed and produced. On the opening day, December 7, 14,000 fans gathered to see Hanyu, who was celebrating his 30th birthday. The excitement inside and outside the venue was at its peak even before the performance began. We followed the Hanyu fever that spread across various locations.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212192556/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208094940/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349?page=2 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208094812/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349?page=3 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208123105/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349?page=4 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208094825/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349?page=5 【Full Report: Yuzuru Hanyu's Performance at 30 Years Old, Part 1】 The Story of "Life" He Wrote Himself, and the Reason He Skates... The Philosophical Realm He Has Reached as a Professional Skater The new solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR" by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu premiered on December 7 at Saitama Super Arena. The third installment of the Ice Story series, which Hanyu both performed in and directed, brought to life a grand story on ice that questions the meaning of "life." Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208091511/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351 https://web.archive.org/web/20241213182156/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351?page=2 https://web.archive.org/web/20241209022556/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351?page=3 【Full Report: Yuzuru Hanyu's Performance at 30 Years Old, Part 2】 Overwhelming "Hospitality" for His Fans... The Best Part of His Solo Performance Starts from the Ending After achieving back-to-back Olympic victories, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who transitioned to professional skating, kicked off his new solo performance, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR," on December 7 at Saitama Super Arena. This is the third installment of his "Ice Story," in which he takes on both the role of performer and executive producer. The grand story, which centers around the philosophical theme of questioning the meaning of "life," came to fruition on the ice. This performance also marked the milestone of Hanyu's 30th birthday. After performing 12 songs, including many new songs such as "First Cry- Meguri," Hanyu appeared on the rink again, "unmasked," immediately after the end credits rolled. The sense of unity between Hanyu's MC, as he shed the armor of an artist, and the audience, along with the encore of three songs including the spectacular "SEIMEI," represented the "second chapter" of the solo performance, which was another highlight of the show.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/128181 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241214065753/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/128181 The Struggle with Time Portrayed by Yuzuru Hanyu's Nova on Ice -ICESTORY 3rd Echoes_of_Life- The 2024-25 "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR" kicked off on December 7 at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama City), coinciding with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's 30th birthday. The two-part performance featured Hanyu performing 12 numbers in the main story and three in the encore, including the song "GATE OF STEINER – Aesthetics on Ice," which was used in the "STEINS;GATE" series, a game that has been made into anime and films. Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/128176 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241210015004/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/128176 Yuzuru Hanyu's "Echoes of Life" - Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd TOUR - could become a beacon for people all over the world The 2024-2025 "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR" kicked off on December 7 at Saitama Super Arena, marking the 30th birthday of Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional figure skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals. During the two-part performance, Hanyu performed 12 numbers in the main story and 3 encores, including his iconic "SEIMEI." The 14,000 fans in attendance were presented with thought-provoking themes such as "What is life?" and "Who am I?" The Saitama performances continued on the 9th and 11th, with upcoming shows in Hiroshima (January 2025) and Chiba (February 2025).

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326539 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241209003307/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326539 Yuzuru HANYU, at his milestone age of 30, has no image of “deterioration”: “If you think of it in terms of baseball or soccer...” For Yuzuru Hanyu, the 30-year-old professional figure skater who achieved back-to-back Olympic victories, "age" seems to be nothing more than a number. Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326541 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208055544/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326541 Yuzuru Hanyu's attention to detail extends beyond his performances... "It took about three days to prepare the video. It was tough..." The third installment of the Ice Story series, Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life - TOUR, produced and directed by Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, kicked off at Saitama Super Arena on the 7th. Hanyu performed 15 songs over the course of about two and a half hours, captivating the 14,000 fans who filled the venue. He continues to approach skating with an uncompromising attitude.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/487262/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217202709/https://the-ans.jp/column/487262/ The "preparation" and "challenge" that were evident in Yuzuru Hanyu's skating that attracted 14,000 people; the meaning of "seize the opportunity" that surprised reporters On the 7th, Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional figure skater who won back-to-back Olympic golds in Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018, debuted the third installment of his ice show series, "ICE STORY 3rd -Echoes of Life- TOUR," at Saitama Super Arena. The national tour will continue with stops in Hiroshima in January and Chiba in February. On his 30th birthday, Hanyu unveiled a grand story that reflects the immense effort behind its creation. (Reporting and writing by THE ANSWER editorial team, Hiroya Miyauchi)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/35962 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217220402/https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/35962 "Yuzuru Hanyu at 30: A New 'Ice Figure' – A Performance of 'Life' Connected by 'Sound', Opening of the 3rd Solo Show." Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's new solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR" opened at Saitama Super Arena on December 7th. The third installment of the Ice Story series, in which he both stars and serves as executive producer, is a grand story with a philosophical theme that questions the meaning of "life."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://steadyhq.com/de/pirouette-figure-skating-magazine/posts/152c5920-45d8-4923-816c-8d3dc71974f2 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208123206/https://steadyhq.com/de/pirouette-figure-skating-magazine/posts/152c5920-45d8-4923-816c-8d3dc71974f2 Echoes Of Life - How Sounds Change the World Around 14,000 spectators flocked to the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama Prefecture to attend the opening show of Yuzuru Hanyu's "Echoes of Life" tour, the third chapter of his Ice Story. Hours before the event began, fans from all over the world transformed the area in front of the arena into a sea of colors and emotions with their banners. The countless "Happy Birthday" signs were especially eye-catching, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the superstar. On this special evening, he not only celebrated the start of his tour but also his 30th birthday.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://ontomo-mag.com/article/report/yuzu20241207/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208160508/https://ontomo-mag.com/article/report/yuzu20241207/ 14,000 fans in a frenzy! Report on the premiere at Saitama Super Arena on December 7th and the post-show press conference -An epic ice show with a storyline in which Yuzuru Hanyu questions "life" and "living" has begun! Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time champion at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, who continues to be active as a professional figure skater, stars in and is executive producer of the ice show "ICE STORY" series. The national tour of the third installment, "Echoes of Life," premiered at Saitama Super Arena on December 7th. We report on the performance and the interview that took place after the show. Below is a Q&A from the press conference after the show.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: hhttps://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000034000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241213010515/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000034000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu turns 30 and begins solo performance: "I can still do more. I can get even better" On the 7th, Yuzuru Hanyu, who won back-to-back Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating and is now pursuing a career as a professional, celebrated his 30th birthday by launching his new solo show, Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000067000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212102721/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000067000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (1)] Turning 30: Doing his best now, "The future will be even better" Yuzuru Hanyu, who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating and is now pursuing a career as a professional, celebrated his 30th birthday on the 7th. He kicked off his new solo performance, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR," at the Saitama Super Arena. He passionately performed 15 songs in total, including 12 main songs and 3 encores, captivating an audience of 14,000. Below is a Q&A following the performance (part 1): Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000068000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241211203305/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000068000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (2)] "Destiny is a series of coincidences... I feel like it's a miracle" - the fundamental theme he wanted to express Below is a Q&A following the performance (part 2): Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000078000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208152956/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000078000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (3)] His dedication to carefully considered piano pieces, "while making meticulous calculations" Below is a Q&A following the performance (part 3):

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202412080000406.html Archived: hhttps://web.archive.org/web/20241208163059/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202412080000406.html Yuzuru Hanyu proves his evolution at 30 with a nearly doubled 170-minute solo performance, showcasing his 'prime' as over 400,000 viewers in China watch On the 7th, Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time Winter Olympic figure skating champion and third-year professional, kicked off his solo ice show national tour, "Echoes of Life," at Saitama Super Arena to celebrate his 30th birthday. He performed 15 new songs, including "産声～めぐり" (First Cry ~ Circulation), his signature "Ballad No. 1," and "SEIMEI," receiving a warm birthday celebration from the nearly 14,000-strong full house, and expressed his joy by saying, "I'm glad I was born." The tour will run through February next year with seven performances in three cities.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20241208/k00/00m/050/009000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241209145110/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20241208/k00/00m/050/009000c Yuzuru Hanyu: "I'm very interested in the philosophy of life" - Echoes of Life premiere Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved back-to-back Winter Olympic golds in men's figure skating and is now active as a professional skater, launched his national tour of the ice show "Echoes of Life" on the 7th at the Saitama Super Arena. This is the third installment of his "ICE STORY" series, which he directs, and it tells a story questioning the essence of "life" and "living." Main quotes from Hanyu after the performance: "I was able to welcome a different kind of 30s."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/08/0018424976.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208151041/https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/08/0018424976.shtml Q&A with Yuzuru Hanyu (1) "30 years old, still have a lot to do" "This is the time when my senses and techniques are at their peak" Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the gold medalist in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, held the opening performance of his new tour "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life" on the 7th at Saitama Super Arena. This day also marked Hanyu's 30th birthday. A crowd of 14,000 spectators sang "Happy Birthday" to him, creating a warm atmosphere. Here is a Q&A session after the performance: Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/08/0018425074.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208145627/https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/08/0018425074.shtml Q&A with Yuzuru Hanyu (2) Piano piece that was "created with careful calculation" Filming the performance was "tough for about three days (laughs)" Q&A session part 2:

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51222.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241207131145/https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51222.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I can still do more" - Entering his 30s with a packed house of 14,000 people: "This is the time when my senses and techniques are at their peak." - Q&A (1) Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu's third ice show, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd ‘Echoes of Life’ TOUR," kicked off on the 7th at the Saitama Super Arena. The solo performance lasted over two and a half hours, captivating an audience of 14,000 fans who filled the venue. This day also marked Hanyu's 30th birthday, and he was celebrated with a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday." Post-performance Q&A with Hanyu (part 1): 2024.12.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241208-OHT1T51010.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241219074007/https://hochi.news/articles/20241208-OHT1T51010.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "The costumes that I created by repeatedly making adjustments" — Q&A (2) Post-performance Q&A with Hanyu (part 2): 2024.12.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241208-OHT1T51012.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241207205950/https://hochi.news/articles/20241208-OHT1T51012.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I really created it while calculating meticulously" — A 10-minute piano program Q&A (3) Post-performance Q&A with Hanyu (part 3):

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51153.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241210061411/https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51153.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates his 30th birthday with a chorus of birthday songs: "I'm so happy!" He performs 15 songs over two and a half hours Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's third Ice Story production, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR," opened on the 7th at the Saitama Super Arena. It was also Hanyu's 30th birthday. In front of a full house of 14,000 fans, he performed passionately for over two and a half hours. During the encore, after expressing his gratitude to the fans and staff, Hanyu said, "So, it's my birthday," and the excitement reached its peak. The venue erupted into a chorus of "Happy birthday to you." Hanyu, bouncing on the ice, smiled broadly and said, "Thank you! I did it! I'm so happy!" The show featured 12 songs in the main program, including many new tracks, and 15 songs in total, including the encore. The first half's "Piano Collection" section was made up of five piano pieces. From there, Hanyu transitioned into the short program "Ballade No. 1," performed during the PyeongChang Olympics, where he won the gold medal. He dazzled the audience with a quadruple Salchow and a triple Axel (a three-and-a-half rotation jump), creating an exciting atmosphere. Following the first Ice Story, "GIFT," and the second, "RE_PRAY," Hanyu once again took on the role of performer and general producer, with MIKIKO directing. This time, Hanyu himself crafted the story, which explores the themes of life's journey and growth, questioning the essence of "life" and "living." Set list: 2024.12.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51186.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208143920/https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51186.html?page=1 "I'm glad to be born" - 14,000 people celebrate Yuzuru Hanyu's 30th birthday on the first day of the tour On the 7th, the day of his 30th birthday, professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu kicked off his new tour, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR" at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. In front of a packed house of 14,000 fans, he performed 15 songs over 2 hours and 50 minutes. During the encore, the audience sang "Happy Birthday to You," and Hanyu expressed his joy. "The future will be even better than I imagine." With hope, his 30s began.

2024.12.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241206-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241206224613/https://hochi.news/articles/20241206-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates his 30th birthday today with the "Echoes of Life" tour. Countdown final episode Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu celebrated his 30th birthday on the 7th. On the same day, the third installment of his ice story, Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR, opened at the Saitama Super Arena. In the final installment of the countdown series, reporter Megumi Takagi reflects on Hanyu’s "life beyond 30" through her interview notes.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241206-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241206224613/https://hochi.news/articles/20241206-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates his 30th birthday today with the "Echoes of Life" tour. Countdown final episode Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu celebrated his 30th birthday on the 7th. On the same day, the third installment of his ice story, Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR, opened at the Saitama Super Arena. In the final installment of the countdown series, reporter Megumi Takagi reflects on Hanyu’s "life beyond 30" through her interview notes.

Info: https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2824550260.html Yuzuru Hanyu, who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's singles figure skating and continues to shine as a solitary figure even after turning professional. And there is Sports Nippon Newspaper's Kogaito Yoshiki, who has been following Hanyu through his lens and is known as the "god photographer" for his highly artistic photographic expression. Their encounter has dramatically changed figure skating photography in sports journalism. Kogaito's figure skating photos stand apart from the traditional "standard" sports photos. With his fresh sensibility, he creates captivating images. His unique "Kogaito Blue," which emerged after much trial and error, brings out the transparency of Hanyu's presence and has gained immense support from fans. Kogaito passionately stated in an interview, "The world that Hanyu expresses is not only what is visible. By imagining and interpreting what is not visible, I am able to capture the true essence of his performance." This insight into what fascinates Kogaito about Hanyu, along with his beautiful photographs, delves deep into the heart of Yuzuru Hanyu, through the words of sports writer Mitsuru Tanaka. Table of Contents: Photo Gallery Prologue Chapter 1: Indomitable Spirit 1.1 The 2014 Sochi Olympics, during the days covering the (Hanshin) Tigers 1.2 Stubbornly refused to shave his head for the baseball team 1.3 Rejection from joining the club, cancellation of job offer; a series of setbacks at Waseda University 1.4 The path to becoming a sports photographer 1.5 Wanting to take photos unlike anyone else's Chapter 2: Inner Conflict 2.1 After a year and a half of struggle in the editorial department, reassigned to the photography section 2.2 The initiation of a Tigers beat photographer 2.3 After a second stint covering the Tigers, finally heading to Tokyo 2.4 From desk duty at the Rio Olympics to covering the PyeongChang Olympics 2.5 A new "company photographer" in the figure skating world Chapter 3: Resistance 3.1 A photo position looking one year ahead 3.2 The "gaze" of the absolute champion omitted from the Tokyo edition 3.3 A fateful shot taken at the Autumn Classic 3.4 A “miraculous” shot capturing the champion, illuminated by wings 3.5 Photographs of the absolute champion beginning to transform Chapter 4: Determination 4.1 The absolute champion arrives at the PyeongChang rink 4.2 The fighting spirit shown by Hanyu as he draws a bow 4.3 A stunning short program conveyed through "expression" 4.4 Choosing a free-skate photo position based solely on belief in a gold medal 4.5 The moment of his second consecutive victory: The champion's expression beyond imagination Chapter 5: Individuality 5.1 A new era of sports journalism created by social media 5.2 The story behind the creation of a full-page, poster-style photograph 5.3 Life at a crossroads with the absolute champion 5.4 Pursuing a unique style: "High-Key" and "Kogaito Blue" 5.5 The astonishing shooting scene where even failure becomes a picture 5.6 Covering the World Championships despite the COVID-19 pandemic Chapter 6: Compassion 6.1 Hanyu's delicate and fleeting fighting spirit, dyed in blue 6.2 The Athletes’ Village Mixed Zone He Kept Secretly Waiting At 6.3 "Determination" and "solitude" conveyed through his back 6.4 A single shot capturing the moment immediately after the free skate Chapter 7: Deepening 7.1 A flash of light! Thoughts of disaster-stricken areas that became particles of light 7.2 The sense of distance with the subject, Yuzuru Hanyu 7.3 A soft aura enveloping his determination 7.4 Able to take on any color! The intention behind photographing him in a white outfit to mark his second year as a professional Special Feature: The Subject - Yuzuru Hanyu's "Monologue" Exclusive Photoshoot In Place of an Afterword Cover Photo: Yoshiki Kogaito (Sports Nippon Newspaper Company) Stylist: Minako Orihara (Mi-knot Inc.) Styling Cooperation: Taketoshi Hara (Schtik Inc.) Hair & Makeup: Tomomi Kakizaki (Cap) Design: Minoru Suga Proofreading: Ichiro Toba Editor: Tatsuya Murao (Yama-kei Publishers) Author: Mitsuru Tanaka Associate Professor, Department of Sports Management, Shobi Gakuen University, Sports Writer. Born in Kyoto in 1978. Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law. Completed the master's program in Sports Science at Waseda University Graduate School. After working at Sankei Shimbun, he is now in his current position. His specialty is sports media theory. He has covered professional baseball, MLB, figure skating, and more. His published works include 'A Portrait of Yuzuru Hanyu' (Yama-kei Publishers), and he co-authored 'Children Who Don’t Play Sports' (Fusosha Shinsho), among others. Photographer: Yoshiki Kogaito Photographer at Sports Nippon Shimbun. Born in 1983 in Mie Prefecture. Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Human Sciences, Department of Sports Science. Photographs figure skating, soccer, baseball, etc. He has worked on photo books such as 'Y Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection' (Sports Nippon Shimbun) and 'Mao Asada Ice Show Everlasting33 Photo Collection'.

*Article is in English, but would like to archive it here since it has a lovely portion about Yuzu* Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/figure-skating/choreography-legend-david-wilson-man-demand/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240806021826/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/figure-skating/choreography-legend-david-wilson-man-demand/ Choreography legend David Wilson a man in demand Sometimes in life we encounter a person who is a veritable force of nature. Dynamic, honest, emotional. The kind of individual that stops you in your tracks. David Wilson is one of those people. After a short time with Wilson you feel like you have known him forever. He possesses a charm that is disarming and the ability to laugh at himself. Wilson is a visionary whose clients have enjoyed success at the highest levels. Genuine is the word that best describes him. The Canadian sat down recently for an exclusive interview with Ice Time and talked about his work with Yuzuru Hanyu, his relationship with Yuna Kim, and how he became one of the best choreographers in the history of skating.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/comment/87490/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241207184037/https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/comment/87490/ "I was able to welcome my 30s in a different way than when I thought, '30, I'm an old man.'" From now on, my experience, senses, and techniques will finally reach their peak. I can still do more." Yuzuru Hanyu's full comments after the premiere of "Echoes of Life" Yuzuru Hanyu - Full Comments After the Premiere of "Echoes of Life" December 7, 2024, Saitama Super Arena