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[2025.07.12] Archive of the TwitCast: https://t.co/3IrDEr2s71 Machine translation Jp->Eng, reviewed by bilingual fanyu. It was Miya’s birthday and he was doing a live on TwitCast (a Japanese streaming platform). This is from the part where Yuzu makes a surprise appearance on the chat. --- 1:48:14〜 (someone on the chat) “Yuzukun was here.” Eh?! Eh?! Eh?! No way, right?! Eh—what do you mean? Where? Eh? Eh?! Are you serious? No way! Eh, really?? Eh—on Twitcast? The sub account… (laughs) Eh? (someone on the chat) “Not sure if it’s really him, but there was a comment.” Eh?? “Was the icon Hanyu Yuzuru official?” No way! Eh, but… eh? Eh? Eh—but—eh? Is it… is it really him? Yuzukun… just once more… (laughs) One more time, please… (laughs) Eh?! Eh?! Eh?! Wait a sec. Eh? (Yuzu on the chat) “It’s really me. lol” Eh?! It’s really him? Eh…? It’s really him…? Why is he… on my… stream…? (laughs) Wait. What does this mean? Why?? Eh, wait… hey, I wanted to screenshot that comment! (laughs) Hey, wait, wait— (Yuzu on the chat) “Yuzuru-niisan [Big brother Yuzuru] is (over here) crying, saying ‘I'm glad you got to say it.’ Ganbare~” (laughs) Eh—wait a second. It is him! That comment convinced me. It’s him. Because I’ve been talking to Yuzu-kun about this all along. Eh? Yesterday… yesterday… (getting teary) He even called me yesterday. Wait, I’m seriously about to cry. Wait a sec. This is bad. Hold on. My brain can’t catch up to what’s happening right now. What does this mean? So, in the comment section of the Twitcast sub account, Hanyu Yuzuru is there?? That’s just strange. That Yuzuru-niisan is here? Is this a dream? Everyone okay? You’re not… you’re not leaving weird comments, right? Behave… behave yourselves… act with class. (someone on the chat) “Gokigenyou [ごきげんよう, literally “May you be in good spirits” or “I hope you are well,” an old fashioned greeting] [laughs] Wait—seriously! Birthdays are amazing. This is like a birthday miracle. (someone on the chat) “Desu wa ne〜” (laughs) [“ですわね〜” is like ですね〜 (desu ne〜) but more refined, high-class, sometimes ojō-sama (princess-like) style] Eh—wait, this is wild! (to Yuzu) What are you doing?! (laughs) I’m so happy! Won't this make (anyone) super happy? No, seriously, Yuzuru-niiisan has always let me talk to him about all sorts of problems, and he gives me advice, which I'm really grateful for, but honestly, every time he gives advice, I’m just like, he’s so cool while I’m listening. Like, I’ve had all these worries… and he really listens to them all. And it’s like, I mean, it might sound presumptuous of me to say this, but, personality-wise, I feel like we have some things in common. And I feel like Yuzu-kun feels that way too, like we share similar vibes, which is exactly why I think he really understands me. He’s like, “Miya’s the kind of person who’s like this, right?” and stuff. He gives me all sorts of advice while really understanding who I am, and that’s why it hits so deeply. All of it. That’s how it is. Thank you. And like, on my birthday, right? He messaged me right at midnight. Said, “Look at the picture I sent.” And I was like “picture?” and I opened it, and it was a handwritten “Happy Birthday” message from him. Isn’t that insane? So wonderful, Yuzuru-niisan. Isn’t that crazy? I saved it three times, seriously. I saved it three times and took a screenshot too. Of the same one. (laughs) Because that’s a treasure, right? I want to print it. Yeah, I think I really need to print it out. Um, I actually have something called the [Yuzuru Box] at my place. I don’t think I’ve ever talked about this, right? The [Yuzubox] story, I don’t think I’ve ever told anyone, not even him. So this story… about the [Yuzuru Box]… I’ve been saving it for the day when, you know, if someday I become big as an artist and get to do a one-on-one talk or collaboration with Hanyu Yuzuru, if something like that ever happens, (laughs) if I ever get to do a sit-down talk with Hanyu Yuzuru, I’ve been keeping a memo to bring up this [Yuzuru Box] story at that time. (laughs) Actually, I have a lot of stories. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I thought I’d talk about them then, the [Yuzuru Box] stories. (laughs) That’s how it is. I actually have a whole list of things to talk about when I do a talk show with Hanyu Yuzuru. (laughs) Yup. Yeah, there’s a lot I want to say. But you know, let’s make it a goal. A goal to work toward: “Talk with Hanyu Yuzuru.” I’ll do my best until I can reach that level. And when that dream comes true, I’ll talk about my “Hanyu Yuzuru Box.” Haven’t even told him yet. (laughs) Please, he’s listening right now, though. He's actually listening, but I just can’t wrap my head around that. Seriously. Because like, up until now, I’d be like, “I wonder if Yuzu-kun is listening…” And sometimes, well, I mean, he actually listens a lot. Like pretty often, actually. He’ll say stuff later like, “You said that on your (Twit)cast, right?” Yeah, yeah, he even commented to me on LINE and stuff. And now, like, here he is, commenting directly. This is crazy. And I’m pretty sure it’s his first time doing this! Sushi, right? Ahh, I want to go eat sushi with Yuzu-kun. I want to gooo! (someone on the chat) “Yang Seok shiteta ri ne〜” [“Doing stuff like acting as Yang Seok, right”] Right! Yuzu-kun loves Yang Seok [Referring to “Yang Seok,” a funny character Miya plays, a Korean friend], he always says so! (Pretends to talk to Yang Seok) Good for you, Yang Seok. Really. Seriously, you should thank me. I was the one who brought you on the stream back then. Now, apparently, Yuzu-kun’s here too. Want to say something? [Miya slips into his Yang Seok character voice] Yang Seok: O〜 Long time no see. I am Yang Seok. Hanyu… Hanyu… Hanyu Yuzuru-san, I'm Yang Seok, nice to meet you.. It’s me again, Yang Seok, back after a while. Just returned from Korea, and I’m at Miya’s place now reading LINE Manga. Hanma Baki. Wait, wait, that comment… (Yuzu on the chat) “Stop thinking up lines” (bursts out laughing) He’s just dropping in regular comments, this is wild! But you know, I really think this: Yuzu-kun, like, of course, he trusts his own fans, but I think he also really trusts the [Miyanā] too. (Miyanā = Miya's fandom name.) Probably because I’m always bragging about the Miyanā. (laughs) Yeah, that’s what I think. And maybe… the reason he felt comfortable dropping comments like this during the stream and chatting along with everyone, it’s because it’s the Miyanā, right? That’s what I honestly think. Yeah. I really felt that. (laughs) I don’t know, he didn’t say it, but that’s how I felt. I really felt like this was such a warm space. Like, everyone made an environment where Yuzu-kun could casually leave a comment. That’s not easy to do, y’know? (Yuzu on the chat) “Enough with the Yuzu-kun talk, eat your food!” (laughs) But come on, this is the thing I want to talk about the most right now, Yuzu-kun talk! Why not? Right?? This isn’t the time for a meal. Seriously, take responsibility for this~ (laughs) I can’t even think about food anymore. So please make it up to me by going out for a meal together. (laughs) Eh? Ehh—wait— ------------------- At this point, Miya was trying to screenshot Yuzu’s comment, and the video froze, ending the stream with Miya smiling at the camera.

[2025.07.12] Archive of the TwitCast: https://t.co/3IrDEr2s71 Machine translation Jp->Eng, reviewed by bilingual fanyu. It was Miya’s birthday and he was doing a live on TwitCast (a Japanese streaming platform). This is from the part where Yuzu makes a surprise appearance on the chat. --- 1:48:14〜 (someone on the chat) “Yuzukun was here.” Eh?! Eh?! Eh?! No way, right?! Eh—what do you mean? Where? Eh? Eh?! Are you serious? No way! Eh, really?? Eh—on Twitcast? The sub account… (laughs) Eh? (someone on the chat) “Not sure if it’s really him, but there was a comment.” Eh?? “Was the icon Hanyu Yuzuru official?” No way! Eh, but… eh? Eh? Eh—but—eh? Is it… is it really him? Yuzukun… just once more… (laughs) One more time, please… (laughs) Eh?! Eh?! Eh?! Wait a sec. Eh? (Yuzu on the chat) “It’s really me. lol” Eh?! It’s really him? Eh…? It’s really him…? Why is he… on my… stream…? (laughs) Wait. What does this mean? Why?? Eh, wait… hey, I wanted to screenshot that comment! (laughs) Hey, wait, wait— (Yuzu on the chat) “Yuzuru-niisan [Big brother Yuzuru] is (over here) crying, saying ‘I'm glad you got to say it.’ Ganbare~” (laughs) Eh—wait a second. It is him! That comment convinced me. It’s him. Because I’ve been talking to Yuzu-kun about this all along. Eh? Yesterday… yesterday… (getting teary) He even called me yesterday. Wait, I’m seriously about to cry. Wait a sec. This is bad. Hold on. My brain can’t catch up to what’s happening right now. What does this mean? So, in the comment section of the Twitcast sub account, Hanyu Yuzuru is there?? That’s just strange. That Yuzuru-niisan is here? Is this a dream? Everyone okay? You’re not… you’re not leaving weird comments, right? Behave… behave yourselves… act with class. (someone on the chat) “Gokigenyou [ごきげんよう, literally “May you be in good spirits” or “I hope you are well,” an old fashioned greeting] [laughs] Wait—seriously! Birthdays are amazing. This is like a birthday miracle. (someone on the chat) “Desu wa ne〜” (laughs) [“ですわね〜” is like ですね〜 (desu ne〜) but more refined, high-class, sometimes ojō-sama (princess-like) style] Eh—wait, this is wild! (to Yuzu) What are you doing?! (laughs) I’m so happy! Won't this make (anyone) super happy? No, seriously, Yuzuru-niiisan has always let me talk to him about all sorts of problems, and he gives me advice, which I'm really grateful for, but honestly, every time he gives advice, I’m just like, he’s so cool while I’m listening. Like, I’ve had all these worries… and he really listens to them all. And it’s like, I mean, it might sound presumptuous of me to say this, but, personality-wise, I feel like we have some things in common. And I feel like Yuzu-kun feels that way too, like we share similar vibes, which is exactly why I think he really understands me. He’s like, “Miya’s the kind of person who’s like this, right?” and stuff. He gives me all sorts of advice while really understanding who I am, and that’s why it hits so deeply. All of it. That’s how it is. Thank you. And like, on my birthday, right? He messaged me right at midnight. Said, “Look at the picture I sent.” And I was like “picture?” and I opened it, and it was a handwritten “Happy Birthday” message from him. Isn’t that insane? So wonderful, Yuzuru-niisan. Isn’t that crazy? I saved it three times, seriously. I saved it three times and took a screenshot too. Of the same one. (laughs) Because that’s a treasure, right? I want to print it. Yeah, I think I really need to print it out. Um, I actually have something called the [Yuzuru Box] at my place. I don’t think I’ve ever talked about this, right? The [Yuzubox] story, I don’t think I’ve ever told anyone, not even him. So this story… about the [Yuzuru Box]… I’ve been saving it for the day when, you know, if someday I become big as an artist and get to do a one-on-one talk or collaboration with Hanyu Yuzuru, if something like that ever happens, (laughs) if I ever get to do a sit-down talk with Hanyu Yuzuru, I’ve been keeping a memo to bring up this [Yuzuru Box] story at that time. (laughs) Actually, I have a lot of stories. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I thought I’d talk about them then, the [Yuzuru Box] stories. (laughs) That’s how it is. I actually have a whole list of things to talk about when I do a talk show with Hanyu Yuzuru. (laughs) Yup. Yeah, there’s a lot I want to say. But you know, let’s make it a goal. A goal to work toward: “Talk with Hanyu Yuzuru.” I’ll do my best until I can reach that level. And when that dream comes true, I’ll talk about my “Hanyu Yuzuru Box.” Haven’t even told him yet. (laughs) Please, he’s listening right now, though. He's actually listening, but I just can’t wrap my head around that. Seriously. Because like, up until now, I’d be like, “I wonder if Yuzu-kun is listening…” And sometimes, well, I mean, he actually listens a lot. Like pretty often, actually. He’ll say stuff later like, “You said that on your (Twit)cast, right?” Yeah, yeah, he even commented to me on LINE and stuff. And now, like, here he is, commenting directly. This is crazy. And I’m pretty sure it’s his first time doing this! Sushi, right? Ahh, I want to go eat sushi with Yuzu-kun. I want to gooo! (someone on the chat) “Yang Seok shiteta ri ne〜” [“Doing stuff like acting as Yang Seok, right”] Right! Yuzu-kun loves Yang Seok [Referring to “Yang Seok,” a funny character Miya plays, a Korean friend], he always says so! (Pretends to talk to Yang Seok) Good for you, Yang Seok. Really. Seriously, you should thank me. I was the one who brought you on the stream back then. Now, apparently, Yuzu-kun’s here too. Want to say something? [Miya slips into his Yang Seok character voice] Yang Seok: O〜 Long time no see. I am Yang Seok. Hanyu… Hanyu… Hanyu Yuzuru-san, I'm Yang Seok, nice to meet you.. It’s me again, Yang Seok, back after a while. Just returned from Korea, and I’m at Miya’s place now reading LINE Manga. Hanma Baki. Wait, wait, that comment… (Yuzu on the chat) “Stop thinking up lines” (bursts out laughing) He’s just dropping in regular comments, this is wild! But you know, I really think this: Yuzu-kun, like, of course, he trusts his own fans, but I think he also really trusts the [Miyanā] too. (Miyanā = Miya's fandom name.) Probably because I’m always bragging about the Miyanā. (laughs) Yeah, that’s what I think. And maybe… the reason he felt comfortable dropping comments like this during the stream and chatting along with everyone, it’s because it’s the Miyanā, right? That’s what I honestly think. Yeah. I really felt that. (laughs) I don’t know, he didn’t say it, but that’s how I felt. I really felt like this was such a warm space. Like, everyone made an environment where Yuzu-kun could casually leave a comment. That’s not easy to do, y’know? (Yuzu on the chat) “Enough with the Yuzu-kun talk, eat your food!” (laughs) But come on, this is the thing I want to talk about the most right now, Yuzu-kun talk! Why not? Right?? This isn’t the time for a meal. Seriously, take responsibility for this~ (laughs) I can’t even think about food anymore. So please make it up to me by going out for a meal together. (laughs) Eh? Ehh—wait— ------------------- At this point, Miya was trying to screenshot Yuzu’s comment, and the video froze, ending the stream with Miya smiling at the camera.

[2025.07.11] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* Deep Edge Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/column/philosophizing-yuzuruhanyu/110432/ Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20250711040929/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/column/philosophizing-yuzuruhanyu/110432/ Yuzuru Hanyu steps a little outside his usual role to reflect –Why is it that the body can express things that are hard to put into words? [Part 2]

[2023.03.06] *Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.tfm.co.jp/lock/mrsgreenapple/index.php?itemid=20501 Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20230307200013/https://www.tfm.co.jp/lock/mrsgreenapple/index.php?itemid=20501 School of Lock, Tokyo FM (Fan Letter) "Good evening, Mrs. Sensei! I just finished watching Yuzuru Hanyu’s ice show 'GIFT' at the Tokyo Dome. At the end of the show, there was a video of Hanyu-kun skating to your song 'Boku no koto' (‘About Me’)! I absolutely love both Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Hanyu-kun, and when I saw that, tears started to fall. Thanks to the songs you share with us, I’m able to get through days filled with loneliness and physical and emotional pain. Thank you so much for always being there." — "Kodomo no Ringo" (Child Apple), 17-year-old boy from Kanagawa Ōmori: "Thank you!" Wakai & Fujisawa: "Thank you!!" Ōmori: "Okay, all together now..." All (playfully, messing up): "Thank you... arigat... thank you... △※〇◆■… -masu!!" (Everyone laughs at how out of sync they were.) Wakai: "We’re so off! (laughs)" Fujisawa: "(laughs)" Wakai: "So yeah! During the end credits of Yuzuru Hanyu’s show 'GIFT' at the Tokyo Dome on the 26th of last month, a video played of him performing on the skating rink to our song 'Boku no koto'!" Fujisawa: "Yeah!" Ōmori: "Right! And I think that video is now on Yuzuru Hanyu’s official YouTube channel." Wakai: "Exactly!" Fujisawa: "Yup!" Ōmori: "It’s been made public." Wakai: "Yeah!" Fujisawa: "Yup!" Ōmori: "Actually, we were there in person at the venue and got to see it!" Wakai: "Yes, we were! Actually!" Fujisawa: "We went to see 'GIFT'!" Wakai: "We had the privilege of watching it!" Ōmori: "It was amazing!" Wakai: "We’d only seen him through video before, so seeing it live, wow, the power was something else!" Ōmori: "To feel firsthand that he’s been carrying the weight of inspiring and encouraging all of Japan on his shoulders, it really hit me how incredible that is." Wakai: "Right?" Fujisawa: "Yeah, totally." Ōmori: "The way he’s constantly pushing himself to the brink, fighting to move forward, even by just a millimeter, and then turning all of that into a beautifully crafted show... It was really inspiring. It was such a meaningful experience, and the fact that he used 'Boku no koto' made it even more special." Wakai: "Exactly!" Fujisawa: "Totally!" Ōmori: "We’d heard rumors here and there, like whispers in the wind, that Hanyu-san listens to our music." Wakai: "Yeah! That word has been going around!" Ōmori: "From our older songs to more recent stuff like Uta’s 'Watashi wa Saikyō' ('I’m the Strongest'), he seems to really listen to a lot." Fujisawa: "Right!" Ōmori: "That made us super happy." Wakai: "So incredibly happy, right?" Fujisawa: "Yeah!" Ōmori: "Anyway, Hanyu-san, thank you for your hard work!" Wakai & Fujisawa: "Great job!!" Ōmori: "Now then, let’s get into tonight’s class session!"

[2025.07.08] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* I added hyperlinks to the MVs of the songs and their translated lyrics. [Page 26-27] Gifted Words Written by Yuzuru Hanyu: “I Was Saved by This Song” Special Contribution —Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who has long publicly said he is a fan of Mrs. GREEN APPLE (referred to as ミセス/ Misesu for Mrs. in Japanese), incorporated their song Boku no koto into his own artistic expression when he used it for the end credits video of his solo Tokyo Dome show GIFT in February 2023. In this special column, Hanyu writes about the power of lyricist and vocalist Motoki Ohmori’s words.

The August issue of Newsweek Japan comes with a special contribution by Yuzuru Hanyu. The cover features Motoki Ohmori, Mr. Green Apple vocalist and lyricist. Yuzuru's column is dedicated to his songs. The issue is available in printing (520 yen) and digital (430 yen) formats on Amazon Japan

His English and Chinese are so cute!!!!

2025.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [Page 126-129] Event Report Publication Commemorative Online Lecture for the Book "Yuzuru Hanyu Through the Lens" Getting closer to the appeal of the subject, Yuzuru Hanyu: Over two hours of passionate discussion Yoshiki Kogaito Photographer, Sports Nippon Newspaper Photo & Video Department Mitsuru Tanaka Sports writer / Associate Professor, Shobi University An online talk was held on February 24 featuring sports writer Mitsuru Tanaka, author of the book "Yuzuru Hanyu Through the Lens: The Absolute Champion Seen by the Divine Photographer"[1] (published by our company), and the book’s central figure, Sports Nippon’s photographer Yoshiki Kogaito. Here we present part of the passionate discussion—which went over the scheduled two hours—as a special feature “Digest Edition.”

2025.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [Page 58-59] Photo & Column "Capturing the Heart" Yoshiki Kogaito A soul-stirring shot, where the shadows of god and his incarnation overlapped. This is a soul-stirring shot. It captures the final moment of "MANSAI Bolero," a collaboration between the principal skater Yuzuru Hanyu and guest Kyogen actor Mansai Nomura, from the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025."

2025.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [Page 108-115] Special Report Fantasy on Ice 2024 Turning the Rink into Outer Space. A Tribute to Gundam The excitement from one year ago still lingers vividly in memory. The Makuhari performance of Fantasy on Ice 2024, the figure skating show centered around Yuzuru Hanyu, opened on May 24, 2024, at Chiba’s Makuhari Messe, with the press in attendance. Now in his third year as a professional skater, Hanyu closed the show as the final act, delivering a spectacular collaboration with Takanori Nishikawa (also known as T.M.Revolution). For the first time, they unveiled a new program set to “Meteor,” an insert song from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED[1]. Under Nishikawa’s live vocals, the world of SEED came to life on the ice, transforming the Makuhari rink into the vast reaches of outer space.

2025.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [Page 92-99] Special Report Charity Performance for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recovery Challenge~ On September 15, 2024, Yuzuru Hanyu performed in a show imbued with prayers for recovery from the earthquake that struck Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year’s Day of the same year. The event, titled the "Charity Performance for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recovery," was held in Kanazawa City. It was streamed live exclusively nationwide via NTT Docomo’s video distribution service "Lemino," with more than 10,000 fans watching.

2025.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [Page 60-79] Special Report Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR Saitama Performance The Grand Theme of “Life,” Brought to Life by “Sound” The third instalment of Yuzuru Hanyu’s solo show, Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR, opened on a clear day—December 7, 2024—at Saitama Super Arena. Following GIFT and RE_PRAY, this third ICE STORY performance, which he both starred in and oversaw as executive producer, unfolds a grand philosophical narrative exploring the meaning of "life," written by Yuzuru himself. Chiba Performance The Masterpiece "Ballade No. 1" Revived on the Final Day Yuzuru Hanyu’s third solo tour as a professional, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR," reached its grand finale on February 9 at 66 Arena Tokyo Bay in Chiba. After opening in Saitama in December 2024 and making a stop in Hiroshima, Hanyu brought the third chapter of ICE STORY to a close with this final Chiba performance, his seventh show in the tour. Filled with deep emotion, he grew visibly overwhelmed during the post-show mic performance.

2025.06.30 *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [36-45] Special Report Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025 The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025," led by Yuzuru Hanyu as zachou [座長, lead performer], was held from March 7 to 9 at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture. This year marks the 14th year since the Great East Japan Earthquake, in which Hanyu himself was affected. The show takes its title from the "sky full of stars" that Hanyu saw when he looked up at the sky on the night of the disaster. Since turning professional, he has held this show for three consecutive years. With prayers for the repose of the souls of those lost, a feeling of compassion[1], and the hope to shine even a small light of hope on those living in the affected areas, Hanyu poured these feelings into this performance. This year's show included a special collaboration with kyogen[2] master Mansai Nomura.

2025.06.30 *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.

2025.06.30 *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