[2024.04.01] CITIZEN x Yuzuru Hanyu

CITIZEN: You've always challenged the Quad Axel, can you share with us the importance about the core spirit of the quad axel and its meaning?

I believe that everyone has his or her own goals in life. It is the source of our motivation and keeps us working hard. No matter where you are, what your profession is, or what difficulties that you face, as long as you have a dream, and persist in your faith, every moment can be a new beginning.

CITIZEN: Figure skating is a sport that can reflect "beauty". Please share with us your understanding of "beauty".

In my opinion, if you want to show beauty in figure skating, you need to integrate the techniques, such as the Axel jump, with the expression of inner emotions for it to become a perfect performance. This collaboration watch fully reflects my pursuit of beauty in performance. I hope everyone can personally try and feel the beauty and charm contained within the watch.

CITIZEN: What is the most important turning point in your career as an athlete?

Turning professional is undoubtedly an important turning point to me, but this is only a beginning, not the end. I want to keep evolving and skating in the irreversible flow of time. For me, every second is an important turning point.

CITIZEN: What do you hope the audience will gain from your figure skating performance?

As an athlete, I hope to create a unique art form through the integration of athletic skills and physical fitness such as jumps and spins, with stories and artistic expression through music. I hope the audience will feel deeply moved and happy by my figure skating performances, and I will be very happy if they can gain the courage to face daily challenges. I will continue to work hard to make the audience want to watch my performance again.