[2018.06.14] Quadruple Axel 2018: Miracle Olympic Season Summary

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"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

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