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2026.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [Page 100-107] BOW AND ARROW -Yuzuru Hanyu Short Program Version Special Talk Behind the scenes of the making of the "BOW AND ARROW" music video, talking about Yuzuru Hanyu Created as the opening theme song for the TV anime Medalist, the music video for BOW AND ARROW, a collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu, garnered immense attention. How did such a miraculous collaboration come to be realized? We spoke to three of the creators involved in the video production —Mizuki Ohno, Kyotaro Hayashi, and Hiroshi Okuyama— to hear their passionate thoughts on the project.

2026.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist. Additional notes added for context and interpretation.* [Page 86-91] Special Guest: [Speaking about Yuzuru Hanyu] Jeffrey Buttle -Soul and Passion in “Piano Collection” A new masterpiece has entered the history of figure skating through the ECHOES OF LIFE tour. “Piano Collection,” comprised of five piano pieces, was choreographed by Jeffrey Buttle. We spoke with him about the behind-the-scenes creative process. Text by Yukiko Ogawa and Tatsuya Murao

2026.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist. Additional notes added for context and interpretation.* [Pages 80-85] Special Guest [Speaking about Yuzuru Hanyu] MIKIKO -The Chosen One, and His Mission Following GIFT and RE_PRAY, MIKIKO directed the third installment in the Ice Story series: Echoes of Life. We asked her about the creative process and background behind the show — and what she witnessed up close about Hanyu’s astonishing presence. Interview/Text by Tatsuya Murao

2026.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [Page 46-51] Special Guest: [Speaking about Yuzuru Hanyu] Shae-Lynn Bourne The Stage of Thunderous Applause “MANSAI Bolero,” performed at “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025,” was met with thunderous applause. This piece beautifully fused classical music, kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater), and figure skating to weave a story of recovery and rebirth following the earthquake disaster. We spoke with Shae-Lynn Bourne, who choreographed the on-ice performance, about the thoughts she poured into the program.*

2026.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist. Additional notes added for context and interpretation.* “The Body Is the Beauty of the Soul.” Special Interview: Yuzuru Hanyu [Page 24-33] On March 10, professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu gave a solo interview to this magazine in Sendai. This time’s theme was: “The Evolution of the Body.” How has the flexible body that creates such high skating technique, such as his exemplary quadruple jumps, and the physicality and incredible stamina that have allowed him to complete solo performances three years in a row since turning pro, along with deepening expressive power, been cultivated through training and awareness? How does he view the body that, since his days as a competitive skater, has overcome numerous injuries and become an unshakable foundation for captivating through his figure skating? At the end of the interview, Hanyu carefully wrote in neat script on a square sheet of paper (shikishi board): “The body[1] is, the soul’s beauty.”

QUADRUPLE AXEL 2025 YUZURU HANYU SPECIAL Released: June 30, 2025 128 pages More information about the edition: https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2825908160.html Magazine available in digital and printing format on Amazon Japan: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/463590816X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=yamatokeikokusha-22&linkCode=as2&camp=247&creative=1211&creativeASIN=463590816X (send me a DM @Wintek if you want to learn how to order the digital version) Contents [WORK IN PROGRESS ✓ ] [Exclusive Interview] ✓ Yuzuru Hanyu “The body is the beauty of the soul.” [Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu] ✓ Shae-Lean Bourne "The Great Stage of Cheer" Akiko Suzuki "A bond that connects on a silver board" ✓ Mikiko “The Chosen One, that mission.” ✓ Jeffrey Battle "Piano Collection of Souls and Passions" [Special Roundtable Discussion] ✓ "BOW AND ARROW" behind the scenes of the MV production Mizuki Ohno × Koitaro Okuyama × Daishi Okuyama [Ice Show Report] Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025 Yuzuru Hanyu Ice Story 3rd "Echoes of Life" Tour Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Performance Fantasy on Ice 2024 [Photos and Columns] Yoshiki Kogaito “Write your heart.” [Special project] "Yuzuru Hanyu through the lens" Unpublished Photo Gallery [Event Report] Mitsuru Tanaka × Yoshiki Kogaito Online Lectures

[2025.06.29] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* Daily Sports https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2025/06/29/0019163915.shtml?pg=2 Yuzuru Hanyu: The boundary [1] between on and off the ice emerged during a philosophical dialogue: "It was fun. But I'm seriously mulling things over.[2]" Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30) took part in a "philosophical dialogue" in which questions are deepened through conversation. His dialogue partner was writer and philosopher Rei Nagai (33). Hanyu, who says he has been interested in philosophical questions since childhood, discovered Nagai's book while working on the creation of his ice show. From questions about "what is consciousness" in skating, to reflections on the term "person directly affected" in the context of disaster, the dialogue brought to light parts of Hanyu's thinking that have been shaped on and off the ice.

[2025.06.29] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/column/philosophizing-yuzuruhanyu/110325/ [Yuzuru Hanyu Reflects ①] A lecture from his university days that he remembered when writing the story for "Echoes of Life": "I have thought about many things throughout my life"

[2025.06.28] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* Source: X: https://x.com/DeepEdgePlus/status/1938741460591108293 YouTube: https://t.co/zMMJwnHAmM Instagram: https://t.co/V0B8accYuZ Q: How did you feel about doing a philosophical dialogue for the first time? A: It was more than I had expected. I realized that there are many questions in various parts of our lives, and I’ve been wondering about so many things more than I had realized. It felt like, even though everyone might not notice it, everyone has some kind of lingering discomfort deep inside their hearts. I think that everyone, somewhere deep inside, is seeking answers. I thought it would be great if many people could watch and reflect on it.

*Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* Please, do not comment under these posts to keep the flow of the reading -likes are appreciated :-) [2026.06.28] Source: DeepEdge Newsletter New Series: Yuzuru Hanyu Engaged in Thought (*). Starts on June 29th From December of last year to February of this year, Yuzuru Hanyu took on the role of executive producer and performer in the ice show Echoes of Life, which was based on a sci-fi-style story he wrote himself. One of the books he quoted in that work is Underwater Philosophers (Suichū no Tetsugakusha-tachi) by Rei Nagai, a philosopher and writer. Yuzuru Hanyu engaged in a dialogue with Rei Nagai, turning their attention to the questions and doubts they both encounter in daily life. Rather than rushing to answers, they waited for each other’s words, embraced silence at times... and, like diving underwater, they explored their thoughts and carefully searched for the right words. Kyodo News is distributing a full-page newspaper feature titled “Yuzuru Hanyu × Rei Nagai: A Philosophical Dialogue” to its member newspapers. It will be published starting June 29. Please check your local newspaper. Additionally, on Deep Edge Plus, a new series titled Yuzuru Hanyu in Thought will begin on the 29th, featuring detailed reflections from Hanyu on this dialogue. Stay tuned! (*) 思索 (shisaku) implies deep, philosophical reflection or contemplation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Source: https://x.com/DeepEdgePlus/status/1938995243623571460 The philosophical dialogue between Yuzuru and Rei Nagai will be posted on DeepEdge Plus (it's a transcript of their conversation). It will be updated every 2 weeks approximately and lasts for about 3 months. The subscription to DeepEdge Plus is ¥500 monthly (US$3.5 approx). Philosophical Dialogue Not the kind of philosophy you learn in school, but a practice of speaking together about everyday questions like “What does it mean to work?”, questions that are close to us, yet difficult to answer. The goal isn’t to find a solution, but rather to listen, reflect, and speak in ways that challenge your assumptions and values. Recently, it has been adopted in schools, corporate training, and community programs. Rei Nagai Born in 1991 in Tokyo. In addition to her writing, she conducts philosophical dialogues in schools, companies, temples, museums, and municipalities. In 2024, she received the Watakushi, Tsumari Nobody Prize, an award commemorating the late writer Akiko Ikeda. Her latest book is Samishikute Gomen (“Sorry for Feeling Lonely”). She loves poetry, botanical gardens, and long, deliberate walks.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist.* Yuzuru Hanyu and GUCCI: Tracing the origins of creativity A Great Step The wardrobe worn by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu in this collaboration is a distillation of GUCCI’s refinement, dignity, and artisanal craftsmanship. In the sense that both Hanyu and the brand have left behind “great footprints” in the past, yet continue to move forward without pause, they share a common spirit. After the great success of his third solo ice story, Echoes of Life, which he has worked on since turning professional, Hanyu is now exploring ideas for what comes next. In this interview, he reflects on his daily life devoted to creation.

SPUR Magazine Publisher: Shueisha August Issue, released on June 23, 2025 Paper magazine: 950 Jp yen Digital magazine: 730 Jp yen (available on Amazon Japan) Yuzuru's feature is from page 34 to 41. 9 photos of Yuzuru's wearing Gucci and 1-page interview by Fumofumo (writer and long-time Hanyu supporter through his blog) SPUR is the best-selling fashion magazine from Japan. The magazine is aimed at fashion-conscious women with a strong intellectual curiosity. It mainly features fashionable and realistic fashion stories and high-quality reading material. It is popular among women with a keen sense of fashion, including information on fashion, models, brands, beauty, lifestyle, and stylish weddings. More information about the August Issue: https://spur.hpplus.jp/magazine/202508/Zy9S1w/?utm_campaign=ift.spur_magazine.twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

The manager of the fishery cooperative that Yuzu visited posted on the website where they sell some local products. I am so glad that the program brought renewed attention to them (and hopefully Ofunato in general, fisheries is a huge part of their livelihood and different industries and family businesses got affected). I made a thread on twitter with some ways to help, but a great way to help is actually sharing the link to the News Every video that was posted on NTV YouTube Channel, watching the video, giving a like and leaving a comment so that it gets engagement and becomes more visible on YouTube.

It's very, very easy! Just select the monthly subscription option. There is a promotion for first tims subscribers so it's only 300 yen the first month! You just need to provide your name, nationality, email and create a password to create the account, then you enter you credit card info.

*Machine translation, Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* Paid Article [1] Yuzuru Hanyu – “The Discovery of the 2-6-2 Rule”[2] Yuzuru Hanyu, Professional Skater 2025/06/09 We now live in an era where both the information we seek and the information we don’t seek are easily visible. The internet has rapidly spread, and social media has made it so that anyone can share information. On the other hand, fake news overflows, and during disasters, misinformation spreads. Precisely because we can easily “connect,[3]” I think the world has become one where it’s hard to know what to trust.