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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2022.12.02 Source: https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/stories/culture/2022/12/post-100226_1.php Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250000000000*/https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/stories/culture/2022/12/post-100226_1.php Even a writer with 30 years of experience as a figure skating fan was surprised by "Yuzuru Hanyu's divine response" “Showing his way of life through performance and giving back to the fans who have given him strength.” A figure skating fan of over 30 years looks at the bond between Yuzuru Hanyu and his fans, and at ‘Prologue’. By Akari Akane

Mone mentioning Yuzuru as her idol Shun mentioning PW and Origin as his favorite Yuzu programs Junior pairs paying tribute to Yuzu with Seimei-inspired program

2025 Spanish TV Show - "MasterChef Celebrity" Season 10 Episode 5 Mariló Montero (TV Presenter): "Yuzuru Hanyu is a figure skater with perfect technique, & I wanted to pay tribute to him because I really like him." https://youtube.com/watch?v=k4wAHap30gs https://rtve.es/play/videos/masterchef-celebrity/10-programa-5/16746587

NOVEMBER: 2/11: [Information about Yuzuru Hanyu] "Yuzuru Hanyu Diary 2026" where you can meet YUZU with every page will be released by Kajisha on Tuesday, November 11th https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20251031-AEJ2770938/ 4/11: From ice shows to ice stories: Yuzuru Hanyu evolves the future of entertainment https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20251104.shtml 13/11: [Phiten Shop Exclusive] Information on the Yuzuru Hanyu Exhibition Corner SNS Posting Project https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000046267.html Yuzuru Hanyu makes his first appearance on the cover of Harper's Bazaar's January/February 2026 combined issue [Special Edition]! https://www.harpersbazaar.com/jp/magazine/a69145223/cover-yuzuru-hanyu-251113-hb/ 14/11: Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who captivated the world with his dance in silence, is available for order from Monday, November 17th for the "My Colors Framed Stamp Set" gift set! https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000116565.html "Yuzuru Hanyu Gift Set ~My Colors~ Framed Stamp Set" Pre-orders start on Monday, November 17th!! https://trendnewscaster.jp/sports-hobby/202511142388/ 18/11: Yuzuru Hanyu appears in the November 19th issue of Harper's Bazaar [Special Edition] Hanyu says, "I felt like I was on the same page with the photographer." https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202511189232/ Yuzuru Hanyu makes his first appearance on the cover in two different shots! https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000847.000008128.html Yuzuru Hanyu appears in chic new shots with refined mannerisms on two different covers of Harper's Bazaar https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2419310/full/ Yuzuru Hanyu appears on the cover of Harper's Bazaar for the first time, talks about his outlook and how he "must keep improving" with new technique for the "moving cover" https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2025/11/18/articles/20251118s00041000078000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu makes his first appearance on the cover in two different shots! https://fashiontrend.jp/417290/ 19/11: Yuzuru Hanyu, a fashionable portrait https://www.harpersbazaar.com/jp/fashion/fashion-pr-stories/a69065388/gucci-2511-hbp/ Yuzuru Hanyu's "pompadour hairstyle and suit" is full of star vibes! His melodramatic Gucci look has people asking, "Who is this model?" and "The destructive power of his bare forehead is dizzying." https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/cont/articles/3632000/ 20/11: This is what happens when Yuzuru Hanyu wears GUCCI. The video is released and people are expressing their admiration, saying, "I can't stop buying it again and again." https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/story_jp_691e68d8e4b0d33fcd985781 21/11: Gucci x Yuzuru Hanyu - A gift collection to express your feelings https://www.esquire.com/jp/fashion/fashion-promotion/a69452579/gucci-yuzuru-hanyu-beyond-words/ 25/11: Yuzuru Hanyu - The driving force behind his unparalleled soaring aspirations and his unique worldview https://www.tjapan.jp/entertainment/17805220

* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 88-91 Exclusive Interview: Taketoshi Hara “While we were feeling our way through, it was Chairman Hanyu who guided the direction of the show.” Hara designed the costumes for Hanyu and Uchimura in “notte stellata.” We asked him to share his perspective on Chairman Yuzuru Hanyu. Pics:

* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 82-87 Exclusive Interview: David Wilson “Yuzu knows exactly who he is. A true professional.” Wilson has been deeply involved in Hanyu's shows since he turned professional. We asked him about how Hanyu has been over the past year and about the concepts behind the programs he choreographed. PROFILE Born May 25, 1966, in Canada. After retiring as a men’s singles skater at age 18, he went on to perform as a professional skater. Later, based in Toronto, he became a coach and choreographer, working on programs for Olympic medalists such as Jeffrey Buttle, Kim Yuna, Javier Fernández, Patrick Chan, and Yuzuru Hanyu. Among Japanese skaters, he has choreographed for Midori Ito, Nobunari Oda, Miki Ando, and Daisuke Takahashi. This season, he has also choreographed Mai Mihara’s “Jupiter” and Sota Yamamoto’s “Chameleon.”

Cinematographer Mica Komagata is responsible for this Aqua ad. He posted this comment on his LinkedIn:

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20180201222002/https://www.ana.co.jp/ja/jp/promotion/ready-for-take-off/yuzuru-hanyu_part2/ https://www.bilibili.com/opus/69333773026275552 The key to winning consecutive championships is a well-balanced performance with high levels of technique and expression I am where I am today because I have accepted and overcome the hardships and frustrations Photos:

Source: JP https://www.ana.co.jp/ja/jp/promotion/ready-for-take-off/yuzuru-hanyu/ EN https://web.archive.org/web/20161107015712/http://www.ana.co.jp/promotion/ready-for-take-off/yuzuru-hanyu/index_e.html The unending challenges of a gold medalist "I want to stir something in people's hearts" Photos:

2025.12.07 Yuzuru Hanyu Daily Calendar "31 Messages from YUZU" 羽生結弦 日めくりカレンダー「31 Messages from YUZU」 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4764107511

2025.11.19 Harper's BAZAAR January/February 2026 Combined Issue: Yuzuru Hanyu Special Edition A Ver. Harper's BAZAAR (ハーパーズ バザー)2026年 1・2月合併号 羽生結弦特別版 A Ver. Harper's BAZAAR January/February 2026 Combined Issue Yuzuru Hanyu Special Edition B Ver. Harper's BAZAAR (ハーパーズ バザー)2026年 1・2月合併号 羽生結弦特別版 B Ver. Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/ハーパーズ-バザー2026年1・2月合併号特別版A-ハースト婦人画報社/dp/B0FWJ5DXMH/ https://www.amazon.co.jp/ハーパーズ-バザー2026年1・2月合併号特別版B-ハースト婦人画報社/dp/B0FWHNTJPN

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.25 Source: Special edition "2025 Sendai Jiyuujin Club", p. 12-13 (https://x.com/rinnmarihiroma1/status/1979015124871442525 Info: https://sendaikeizai.official.ec/items/114197938 / https://www.senkey.co.jp/blog/33107 Xebio Arena Sendai - Opening Commemorative Ice Show Held Huge Cheers for Yuzuru Hanyu's Performance When professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Sochi and Pyeongchang, took to the rink, cheers erupted and colorful flags fluttered from the stands. A large number of fans eager to see Hanyu's performance in Sendai flocked to Xebio Arena Sendai in Asuto Nagamachi, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City.

OCTOBER: 03/10: Is there a period at the end of the sentence because it's a prologue? ~ Yuzuru Hanyu's first solo ice show ~ https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/133539 6/10: Yuzuru Hanyu-themed rice field art - See you next year! Rice harvesting in Kakuta, Miyagi https://kahoku.news/articles/20251005khn000025.html Yuzuru Hanyu's "calling" mission: "To make people happy, even if only a little" https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20251006.shtml 9/10: 10,000 votes in support of Miracle Pine Tree, a digital monument at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, posted on smartphones https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/iwate/news/20251008-OYTNT50147/ 10/10: Thinking about dialogue without conclusions with Rei Nagai: A time to resist harsh words [Part 1] https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/column/philosophizing-yuzuruhanyu/125624/ 11/10: Hope in a conversation with Rei Nagai: The simple fact that we all have words and a voice [Part 2] https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/column/philosophizing-yuzuruhanyu/125661/ 18/10: Yuzuru Hanyu: Photobook released featuring his "practice clothes" - from stern expressions to relieved smiles https://mainichikirei.jp/article/20251018dog00m100003000c.html The photo book "Hanyu Yuzuru 2015-2025" (photographed by Tanaka Nobuaki), which chronicles the last 10 years of Hanyu Yuzuru's career and focuses on his training clothes, will be released on October 21st! https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000569.000036445.html Yuzuru Hanyu's [10-Year Record] "Yuzuru Hanyu 2015-2025" to be released on Tuesday, October 21st. This book features a selection of works that focus on "practice wear"!! https://trendnewscaster.jp/sports-hobby/202510187346/ 20/10: Yuzuru Hanyu's photobook, packed with 10 years of footage, will be released tomorrow! It includes shots of him concentrating on the ground, smiling with a double-peel, and more, all in his training attire. https://mezamashi.media/articles/-/211807 22/10: Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performance video "ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PRAY"" to be released on January 23rd, with bonus merchandise https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2413847/full/ A story of repeated soul-searching and "prayer" woven through Yuzuru Hanyu's own words and skating. A long-awaited film adaptation!! https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000358.000030888.html The long-awaited film adaptation of Yuzuru Hanyu's "ICE STORY 2nd 'RE_PRAY'" will be released on Friday, January 23, 2026. A limited edition box set with merchandise will also be included! https://trendnewscaster.jp/sports-hobby/202510223478/ Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performance "RE_PLAY" to be made into a film with audio commentary as a bonus https://hochi.news/articles/20251022-OHT1T51146.html?page=1 23/10: Notice of photo change for "Yuzuru Hanyu Daily Calendar" https://www.kyodo.co.jp/notice/2025-10-23_3969648/ 24/10: Yuzuru Hanyu's story of "prayer" depicted on the ice, "RE_PRAY," to be screened at cinemas nationwide https://natalie.mu/stage/news/645446 Encore screening of Yuzuru Hanyu's ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PRAY" TOUR Yokohama performance has been confirmed! https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001915.000003481.html

2024 Music video - "STRESS ME" by Yojiro Noda (Radwimps) Official: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NmxmGtKxL8 M: "I yield what anybody can do, and do what no one else can do like Hanyu Yuzuru"

Yuzuru Hanyu mentioned on the latest episode of MasterChef Celebrity Spain! According to this Spanish fanyu, the series is highly popular in Spain and tv presenter Marilo Montero is well-known in the country too! She also won the challenge and will be donating to an ALS foundation. (shared on her IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPOkIcZiGnn/)

2025.11.11 Yuzuru Hanyu Diary 2026 (ALWAYS WITH YUZU 2026 WEEKLY DIARY) 羽生結弦ダイアリー2026　（ALWAYS WITH YUZU 2026 WEEKLY DIARY） Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4807211668/ https://www.kazi.co.jp/icejewels/mdse/diary2026/diary2026.html

2025.10.21 Yuzuru Hanyu 2015-2025 Photobook 『羽生結弦2015-2025』 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/480721165X https://www.kazi.co.jp/icejewels/books/photo2025_15/photo2015_2025.html

*Magazine is in English. Keeping it here for archive purposes only* Source: Pirouette World Edition No. 3, pg 6-15 Yuzuru Hanyu: Through my eyes Yuzuru Hanyu is, undoubtedly, one of the most significant athletes of our time, having opened up entirely new dimensions in figure skating. For a whole generation, he dominated competitive skating; set new standards with his records; and captivated both audiences and judges with his unique combination of elegance and technical precision. To this day, he remains a role model for aspiring athletes who follow in his footsteps with relentless ambition. Many international journalists refer to him as a once-in-a-century talent - a sentiment with which I can only agree.

Info: http://pirouette-online.de/PWE-No-03.html Contents: Cover Story: Yuzuru Hanyu People: Sara Conti/ Niccolo Macii Photographer's Pick: Robin Ritoss Photographer's Pick: Yanzheng Mao People: Alysa Liu Photographer's Pick: Jurij Kodrun Special: Maxime Rodriguez Story: Niina Petrökina People: Adam Siao Him Fa Photographer's Pick: Hella Höppner Story: Madison Chock/Evan Bates Photographer's Pick: Nikolai Majorov Cover photo: Yuzuru Hanyu - Through my eyes Yuzuru Hanyu is, undoubtedly, one of the most significant athletes of our time, having opened up entirely new dimensions in figure skating. For a whole generation, he dominated competitive skating; set new standards with his records, and captivated both audiences and judges with his unique combination of elegance and technical precision. To this day, he remains a role model for aspiring athletes who follow in his footsteps with relentless ambition. Many international journalists refer to him as a once-in-a-century talent - a sentiment with which I can only agree.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: Prologue – Collector's edition book (2022.12), pg 87-93 Yuzuru Hanyu Interview

* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 56-59 Exclusive Interview: Yamamoto Sota Fantasy on Ice 2023 Makuhari Performance "Teeth" Yamamoto has accumulated a wealth of advice and inspiration from Yuzuru Hanyu during the tour. His eyes are already set on the next step. PROFILE Born January 10, 2000, in Osaka Prefecture. Bronze medalist at the 2015 World Junior Championships, gold medalist at the 2016 Lillehammer Youth Olympic Games. Silver medalist at the 2022 Grand Prix de France, NHK Trophy, and Grand Prix Final. Champion at the 2023 Winter University Games, silver medalist at the Challenge Cup, 15th at the World Championships. In the story where he received jump advice, he demonstrated the steps before the jump while explaining. His sincere attitude toward accepting, digesting, and applying the advice he receives may be the secret to his continued growth.

I was checking Yuzu's journey in videos and noticed many links are dead. So I'm updating whichever I see, but if you find anything missing/dead anywhere, please let me know as well so I can try to update/archive again.

* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 52-55 Exclusive Interview: Tanaka Keiji Makuhari Performance “Filthy / My My My!” Even after turning professional, Keiji Tanaka has continued walking alongside Yuzuru Hanyu as a peer. Here, he talks about what he sees in Hanyu, and about his current professional career. PROFILE Born November 22, 1994, in Okayama Prefecture. Represented Japan at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, and the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 (cancelled) World Championships. Regarding the hand part of the costume he wore for his new Fantasy on Ice program “Filthy / My My My!”, he said: "I used Dai-chan’s ‘Phoenix’ as a reference. Rather than just a reference, I saw it and thought, ‘I want to do this.’" When asked about him saying something to Hanyu, who was crying at Johnny Weir’s retirement ceremony: “I just said something like, ‘Off you go (to change clothes)!’ (laughs).”

Random Yuzu mentions on TV these two days

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/フィギュアスケート男子ファンブック-Quadruple-Axel-2018-奇跡の五輪シーズン総集編/dp/4635924785 "Quadruple Axel" — Men's Figure Skating Magazine Relaunched! Formerly known as "Quadruple", the premier men's singles figure skating magazine has been reborn as "Quadruple Axel"! Following the historic one-two finish by Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno at the PyeongChang Olympics, the world of figure skating is experiencing an unprecedented wave of excitement. This special edition casts a wide spotlight on male skaters—from senior champions to rising junior stars, and even professional skaters continuing their journeys after retirement. Through exclusive interviews, intimate reports, and in-depth conversations, we offer a closer look at the personalities and passions behind the performances. CONTENTS 【Latest Feature Report】 Yuzuru Hanyu – “The Evolving Champion, Chasing His Dream” 【Exclusive Interviews】 Shoma Uno – “Why I Keep Attacking” Keiji Tanaka – “Lessons from an Olympic Season” Takahito Mura – “Fresh and Bright, Moving Forward” Kazuki Tomono – “A Stunning World Debut” Hiroaki Sato – “Excellence in Both Mind and Body” Jun Suzuki – “Staying True to Myself” Mitsuki Sumoto – “Challenging the Junior Summit” Seina Miyake – “A Prologue to Progress” Tatsuya Tsuboi – “Reaching for the Next Level” Shun Sato – “A Fresh Wind in Junior Skating” 【Special Dialogues】 Ryuju Hino × Sota Yamamoto – “Unshakable Trust and Friendship” Yu Nakamura × Taichi Honda – “Vows in Their Hearts, Their Own Challenges” 【Graduation Interview】 Hikaru Kawahara – “A New Journey Begins” 【Grand Roundtable】 Daisuke Takahashi × Nobunari Oda × Takahiko Kozuka – “The Vancouver Generation — A Bond Forever” 【Special Guest Essay】 Tatsuki Machida – “Figure Skating as a Comprehensive Art Form” 【Reporter’s Perspective – Olympic Report】 “Yuzuru Hanyu: Memories of a Fierce Battle” 【Special Feature】 Noriko Shirota, Head Coach, ANA Skating Team “The Road to Yuzuru Hanyu’s Back-to-Back Olympic Gold” 【In-Depth Commentary】 Minoru Sano – “On Japan’s Gold and Silver in PyeongChang Men’s Singles” 【Photo Report】 Yuzuru Hanyu’s Victory Parade – “A Triumphant Return” 【Event Report】 Takahito Mura × Takahiko Kozuka – “ECCO Talk Show” 【Photo Gallery】 Continues with Wings Fantasy on Ice 2018 Stars on Ice 2018 Prince Ice World 2018