yuzurujenn Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Compilation of articles & interviews relating to REALIVE: Date: April 11-12th, 2026 Venue: Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi (Grande 21) Info: https://realive-icestory.jp/ https://x.com/realive_jp
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.11 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260111-OHT1T51055.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260112162431/https://hochi.news/articles/20260111-OHT1T51055.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" in Miyagi in April "Through my body right now, with my soul and all my strength" It was announced at 11:11 on the 11th that the ice show "YUZURU HANYU "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," starring and executive produced by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, will be held in his hometown of Miyagi. The show will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena on April 11th and 12th. Spoiler Since turning professional in July 2022, Hanyu has been expressing his own epic story on the ice. "ICE STORY" began with the Tokyo Dome concert "GIFT" in February 2023. In the second installment, "RE_PLAY," he talked about "living," and in the third installment, "Echoes of Life," he presented a story and program that addressed his own question of "life," creating a new world. The newly announced "REALIVE" builds on "ICE STORY" and launches the programs that have been created up until now into living beings once again in their current bodies. ▼Comment from Hanyu "I believe that the programs that I have created and shared with you all live on in your minds, along with all sorts of memories. In this day and age, even if they are not performed live, they can be watched over and over again, reaching many people. I am happy that my programs have become living beings in this way. That is why I want you to feel that every second of this world, which will never be the same twice, is alive here and now. I hope that these programs, which will never be the same again, will reach the unique sensibilities of each and every person. I will skate with all my soul and all my strength, using my current body, so that I can deliver a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, and at that time. I also hope that these programs will live on together with your new breath, memories, and feelings." 2026.01.11 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/150284/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260118100347/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/150284/ [Detailed report] Yuzuru Hanyu's full comment: What are his thoughts behind the solo performance "ICE STORY project" "REALIVE" restarting in April? Yuzuru Hanyu (31) , a two-time men's figure skater who won gold medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and will be active as a professional skater from 2022, announced at 11:11 a.m. on January 11th that he will be restarting his solo performances. He will be executive producing and appearing in his own solo ice show, "Yuzuru Hanyu 'REALIVE' an ICE STORY project," which will be held on April 11th and 12th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Rifu Town) in his hometown of Miyagi Prefecture. The announcement read, "This one-off live performance will bring the programs that Yuzuru Hanyu has created up to now to life once again as living beings." Spoiler Yuzuru Hanyu's full comment (original text) I believe that the programs that I have created and shared with you all live on in your minds, along with all sorts of memories. In this day and age, even if they are not performed live, they can be watched over and over again, reaching many people. I am happy that my programs have become living beings in this way. That is why I hope that you will feel that every second of this world, which will never be the same again, is alive here and now. I hope that these programs, which will never be the same again, will reach the unique sensibilities of each and every person. I will skate with all my soul and all my strength, using my current body, so that I can deliver a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, and at that time. I also hope that my programs will live on together with your new breath, memories, and feelings. Yuzuru Hanyu 2026.01.11 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260111/k00/00m/050/061000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260111033529/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260111/k00/00m/050/061000c Yuzuru Hanyu announces new ice show to be held in Miyagi in April Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who won two consecutive Winter Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating and is currently active as a professional skater, announced on the 11th that he will be holding a new ice show in his hometown of Miyagi in April. As a solo performance, Hanyu will appear and serve as executive producer. Spoiler The performance is titled "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" and will be held on April 11th and 12th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture). It will be directed by MIKIKO, who has also worked on Hanyu's previous solo performances. According to the announcement, this performance will be based on the previous "Ice Story" and will be "a one-off live performance in which the programs that have been created up until now will be brought to life once again as living beings with his current body." Hanyu commented, "I will skate with all my soul and all my strength, using my body as it is now, so that I can deliver a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, and at that time." Advance ticket lottery will begin on January 23rd. For more details, please visit the official website . [Kurasawa Hitoshi] 2026.01.11 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/373281 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260111131709/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/373281 [Figure skating] Yuzuru Hanyu resumes solo performances in his hometown of Miyagi in April for two days, "Putting his soul and all his strength into it" A new challenge is about to begin for professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who has won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating. Spoiler At 11:11 AM on the 11th, Hanyu announced that he would be restarting his solo performances. He is in charge of the overall production of the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," which will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in his hometown of Miyagi. The two-day event will be held on April 11th and 12th, and will be directed by MIKIKO. This performance will also be held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Tohoku Broadcasting. ◇ Hanyu's full comment I'm sure that the programs that we have created and shared together so far live on in your hearts, filled with many memories. In this day and age, even if it's not live, you can watch it over and over again and it reaches a lot of different people. That's how my programs have become living entities, and I'm happy about that. That's why I want you to feel that you are living here and now, in every second of this world that will never be the same again. We hope that these programs, which will never be the same twice, will reach the unique sensibilities of each individual. I will skate with all my heart and soul, using my current body, to deliver a program that can only be delivered on that day, in that place, and at that time. I also hope that your new breath, memories, thoughts, and programs will live on together. ◇Full comment from MIKIKO This performance was planned to commemorate the milestone of Hanyu's restart. As he continues to evolve and mature both as an athlete and as an artist, this will be a live performance in which he will rewrite his past and present what lies ahead. What kind of stage will he aim for as an artist in the future? I hope that you will take this performance as an opportunity to imagine the possibilities. We on the production team are also carefully creating this moment, facing his challenge and determination. Please come to the venue to experience Yuzuru Hanyu's current state and his path.
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.11 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202601110000296.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260217171731/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202601110000296.html [Figure skating] Yuzuru Hanyu restarts his solo performance in Miyagi in April, his first in 1 year and 2 months, "Putting all his energy into it with all his soul" Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a two-time Olympic Winter Games champion in men's figure skating and now in his fourth year as a professional, is making a comeback. At 11:11 a.m. on January 11th, through his public relations office, he announced that he will be holding a long-awaited new ice show, "Yuzuru Hanyu 'REALIVE' an ICE STORY project," for two days in April this year in his hometown of Miyagi Prefecture. Spoiler Last August, just after starting his fourth professional season, he reported about the new season, "I've decided to take a maintenance period in order to improve further!" and entered a period of recharge. "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" will be held for the fourth consecutive year in hopes of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, and was announced to be held to mark the 15th anniversary of the disaster, but it will also mark his complete comeback as a solo performance. "April 2026, Miyagi. A one-off live performance where the programs that Yuzuru Hanyu has created so far will once again be brought to life as living beings." [Date and Time] Saturday, April 11, 2016 Doors open 16:00 Start 17:30 Sunday, April 12, 2016 Doors open 15:00 Performance starts 16:30 【venue】 Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi In 2014-2015, Hanyu completed the third installment of the "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY" series, "Echoes of Life-TOUR," which follows the world-first solo ice show "GIFT at Tokyo Dome" and "RE_PRAY TOUR." The new "REALIVE" is based on "ICE STORY," and is a performance that will "launch the programs he has created so far as living beings once again, using his current body," and it is said that "the time that Yuzuru Hanyu has accumulated will once again be engraved on the ice, together with his current body." The full comment from Hanyu, who is returning after a long-awaited comeback, is as follows: "I believe that the programs that we have created and shared together so far live on in your hearts, filled with many memories." "In this day and age, even if it's not live, you can watch it over and over again and it reaches a lot of different people. It makes me happy that my programs have become living beings in this way." "That's why I want people to feel like they're living in this world, in every second that will never be the same again." "We hope that our programs, which will never be the same again, will reach the unique sensibilities of each individual." "I will skate with all my soul and all my strength, using my body as it is now, to deliver a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, and at that time." "May your new breath, memories, thoughts, and programs live on together." (Original text) In an interview with this newspaper on July 19, 2013, commemorating his third anniversary as a professional athlete, Hanyu spoke of reaching new heights, going from "zero to one." The following month, he promised to continue improving and entered a maintenance period, specifying that he would be "aiming for around spring of next year" when he would resume activities. "I will study hard, work on my physical condition, and do my best, so please look forward to it!" Just as he had written, he made his comeback at the perfect time. A little after 9 a.m. on the same day, a preview post was posted on the official X account saying "1.11 11:11," raising fans' expectations. [Kinoshita Jun] 2026.01.11 Source: https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/21005/ Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu restarts his career. "Yuzuru Hanyu 'REALIVE' an ICE STORY project" to be held It has been announced that the solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," starring and executive produced by Yuzuru Hanyu, will be held at the Sekisui Heim Ice Arena in his hometown of Miyagi on April 11th and 12th. Spoiler A new project from his hometown, Miyagi: "Yuzuru Hanyu 'REALIVE' an ICE STORY project" Since turning professional as a figure skater, Yuzuru Hanyu has built his ICE STORY. His first tour, "GIFT," was the first solo performance by a figure skater at the Tokyo Dome, followed by his second tour, "RE_PRAY," which questioned the meaning of life, and his third tour, "Echoes of Life," which told a story that explored the question of life itself. The team that created ICE STORY, which combines "the story written by Yuzuru Hanyu" with "skating, music, and lighting," has now launched this new project, "REALIVE." After his third tour, "Echoes of Life," Yuzuru Hanyu announced last summer that he would be taking a period of maintenance, and his reboot performance, "REALIVE," is described as "a one-off live performance that will build on ICE STORY, and once again bring the programs he has created up to now to life as living beings, with his current body." "The time that Yuzuru Hanyu has accumulated will once again be engraved on the ice, together with his current body" expectations are building. Comments from lead actor and executive producer Yuzuru Hanyu and director MIKIKO are as follows: I'M SURE THAT THE PROGRAMS THAT I'VE CREATED AND SHARED WITH YOU ALL LIVE ON IN YOUR MINDS, BRIMMING WITH MEMORIES. IN THIS DAY AND AGE, EVEN IF THEY'RE NOT LIVE, THEY CAN BE VIEWED OVER AND OVER AGAIN, REACHING MANY DIFFERENT PEOPLE. I'M HAPPY THAT MY PROGRAMS HAVE BECOME LIVING BEINGS IN THIS WAY. THAT IS WHY WE WANT YOU TO FEEL THAT YOU ARE LIVING HERE AND NOW, IN EVERY SECOND OF THIS WORLD THAT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN. WE WANT THESE PROGRAMS TO REACH THE UNIQUE SENSIBILITIES OF EACH AND EVERY PERSON, AND THAT NO TWO MOMENTS WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN. I WILL SKATE WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL, USING MY CURRENT BODY, TO DELIVER A PROGRAM THAT CAN ONLY BE DELIVERED ON THAT DAY, IN THAT PLACE, AND AT THAT TIME. I ALSO HOPE THAT YOUR NEW BREATH, MEMORIES, THOUGHTS, AND PROGRAMS WILL LIVE ON TOGETHER. YUZURU HANYU THIS PERFORMANCE WAS PLANNED TO COMMEMORATE THE MILESTONE OF HANYU'S RESTART. AS HE EVOLVES AND MATURES BOTH AS AN ATHLETE AND AS AN ARTIST, THIS LIVE PERFORMANCE WILL REWRITE HIS "PAST" AND PRESENT "WHERE TO GO FROM HERE." WHAT STATE WILL HE HEAD TOWARDS AS AN ARTIST IN THE FUTURE? WE HOPE YOU WILL TAKE THIS PERFORMANCE AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMAGINE THOSE POSSIBILITIES. WE ON THE PRODUCTION SIDE HAVE ALSO CHERISHED THIS MOMENT, FACING HIS CHALLENGES AND RESOLVE. PLEASE COME TO THE VENUE TO EXPERIENCE WHERE HANYU YUZURU IS NOW AND HIS TRAJECTORY. ΜΙΚΙΚΟ =INFORMATION= "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" Saturday, April 11, 2026 Doors open at 16:00, show starts at 17:30, Sunday, April 12 Doors open at 15:00, show starts at 16:30 / Miyagi Sekisui Heim Super Arena Arena S seats (front row) 30,000 yen Arena A seats 28,000 yen Stand SS seats 24,000 yen Stand S seats 22,000 yen (all seats reserved, tax included) Official website advance (lottery) Application period: Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 to Tuesday, February 3, 2026 23:59 Winners announced: Wednesday, February 11 (national holiday) Official website https://realive-icestory.jp/
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.11 Source: https://entameclip.com/news/466664/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260113163105/https://entameclip.com/news/466664/ Yuzuru Hanyu returns to Miyagi. His new performance, "REALIVE," tells the story of his past programs being reborn as living beings. Witness the legendary two days that only he could portray today. Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performances are restarting. Spoiler The "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," in which he will star and serve as executive producer, has been decided to be held in Yuzuru Hanyu's hometown, Miyagi. Since turning professional in July 2022, Yuzuru Hanyu has been working hard to develop his own skating, building his own story and expression through ICE STORY. On February 26, 2023, an ice rink was set up at the Tokyo Dome, a huge venue that would be the first in the world for figure skating, and the event kicked off with "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2023 "GIFT"". The second installment of ICE STORY, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PRAY" TOUR," took place at four locations across the country, and the third installment, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR," featured stories and programs that addressed his own question of "life," steadily creating a new world. ICE STORY is a story that only Yuzuru Hanyu could create, combining "a story written by Hanyu" with "skating, music, video, and lighting." "REALIVE" is a new project launched by the team that created "ICE STORY." "REALIVE" is a one-day-only live performance that builds on "ICE STORY" and brings the programs that have been created up until now to life once again as living beings in their current bodies. The time that Yuzuru Hanyu has accumulated will once again be engraved on the ice, along with his current body. *This performance will be held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Tohoku Broadcasting. Hanyu's comment I'm sure that the programs that we have created and shared together so far live on in your hearts, filled with many memories. In this day and age, even if it's not live, you can watch it over and over again and it reaches a lot of different people. That's how my programs have become living entities, and I'm happy about that. That's why I want you to feel that you are living here and now, in every second of this world that will never be the same again. We hope that these programs, which will never be the same twice, will reach the unique sensibilities of each individual. I will skate with all my heart and soul, using my current body, to deliver a program that can only be delivered on that day, in that place, and at that time. I also hope that your new breath, memories, thoughts, and programs will live on together. -Yuzuru Hanyu Comment from MIKIKO This performance was planned to commemorate the milestone of Hanyu's restart. As he continues to evolve and mature both as an athlete and as an artist, this will be a live performance in which he will rewrite his past and present what lies ahead. What kind of stage will he aim to reach as an artist in the future? We hope you will take this performance as an opportunity to imagine those possibilities. We on the production team are also carefully creating this moment, facing his challenge and determination. Please come to the venue to experience Yuzuru Hanyu's current state and his path. -MIKIKO Performance details Name: "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" (read: Yuzuru Hanyu Realive an Ice Story Project) Cast and Executive Producer: Yuzuru Hanyu, Director: MIKIKO, Hosted by TV Asahi, CIC, teamSirius, Higashi Nippon Broadcasting System, Official Partners: Towa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Phiten Co., Ltd. Official website : https://realive-icestory.jp/ Date and time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Doors open at 16:00, performance begins at 17:30 Sunday, April 12, 2026 Doors open at 15:00, performance begins at 16:30 Venue: Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi Ticket prices: Arena S seats (front row) 30,000 yen, Arena A seats 28,000 yen , Stand SS seats 24,000 yen, Stand S seats 22,000 yen (all seats reserved, tax included) Official website advance (lottery) application period: January 23rd (Fri) 2026 12:00 to February 3rd (Tue) 23:59 Winners announced: February 11th (Wednesday, national holiday) 2026.01.11 Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2026/01/11/0019901096.shtml (English) Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304023924/https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2026/01/11/0019901096.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu announces the restart of his solo performances, to be held in his hometown of Miyagi in April 2014. "It's a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, at that time." [Full comment] Two-time consecutive Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31) announced on the 11th that he will be restarting his solo performances. It has been decided that the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" will be held in his hometown of Miyagi in April 2014. The performance will take place over two days, on April 11th and 12th, at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena. It will be directed by MIKIKO. Spoiler Hanyu's full comments are as follows: "I believe that the programs that I have created and shared with you all live on in your minds, brimming with memories. In this day and age, even if they are not live, they can be viewed over and over again, reaching many different people. I am happy that my programs have become living beings in this way. That is why we want you to feel that you are living here and now, in every second of this world that will never be the same again. We want these programs to reach the unique sensibilities of each and every person, and that no two moments will ever be the same again. I will skate with all my soul and all my strength, using my current body, so that I can deliver a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, and at that time. I also hope that your new breath, memories, thoughts, and programs will live on together. Yuzuru Hanyu" ◇ Hanyu's journey since turning professional July 19, 2022: Announces turning professional November of the same year: First solo performance "Prologue" held in Yokohama and Hachinohe February 26, 2023: Held the first solo concert by a skater at Tokyo Dome, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2023 GIFT at Tokyo Dome" November of the same year: The third solo concert, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PLAY" TOUR," was held in Saitama, Saga, and Yokohama. April 2012: Additional performance of "RE_PLAY" TOUR held in Miyagi December 2012 - 4th solo concert "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd -Echoes of Life-" held in Saitama, Hiroshima, and Chiba
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.12 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/621669/ Archived: Sudden announcement at "1111111" from Yuzuru Hanyu sends fans into a frenzy: "This is amazing!" "I'm so happy, I want to go!" Yuzuru Hanyu, the back-to-back Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, is restarting his solo performances. At 11:11 a.m. on January 11th, the same day as the "1" lined up, he announced that he would be holding the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi on April 11th and 12th. Fans responded with cheers of delight. Spoiler Held at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi on April 11th and 12th Yuzuru Hanyu, the back-to-back Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, is restarting his solo performances. At 11:11 a.m. on January 11th, the same day as the "1" lined up, he announced that he would be holding the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi on April 11th and 12th. Fans responded with cheers of delight. The "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," in which he will be performing and directing, will be held in his hometown of Miyagi. The following comment was released through the public relations office: "I believe that the programs that we have created and shared together up until now live on in your hearts, filled with many memories. In this day and age, even if it's not live, you can watch it over and over again and it reaches a lot of different people. That's how my programs have become living entities, and I'm happy about that. That is why we want you to feel that you are living here and now, in every second of this world that will never be the same again. We want these programs to reach the unique sensibilities of each and every person, and that no two moments will ever be the same again. I will skate with all my heart and soul, using my current body, to deliver a program that can only be delivered on that day, in that place, and at that time. I also hope that your new breath, memories, thoughts, and programs will live on together." The news that fans had been waiting for was announced when the "1"s were lined up. X was met with cheers of joy, with comments such as "This is amazing, something amazing has happened!!" "I'm so happy, I want to get tickets to go", "This is the best news on this wonderful day when all the "1's are lined up", and "Wow!! A new project has been announced!!"
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.13 Source: https://www.phiten.com/official-news/realive-icestory-20260113/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260114025148/https://www.phiten.com/official-news/realive-icestory-20260113/ Phiten Co., Ltd. will be sponsoring the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project." Phiten Co., Ltd. will be an official partner of the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," in which Yuzuru Hanyu stars and serves as executive producer. We will be holding a sponsorship commemorative campaign again this year! Please wait a little longer for details. Spoiler Starring and Executive Producer: Yuzuru Hanyu. April 2026, Miyagi. The programs that Yuzuru Hanyu has created up until now will once again be brought to life as living entities in this one-off LIVE REALIVE an ICE STORY project. ▼"Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" official website URL https://realive-icestory.jp/ 2026.01.13 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/135660 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304024549/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/135660 Not a reproduction, but a new expression ~YUZURU HANYU “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project~ The "YUZURU HANYU "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," which professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will be producing and appearing in, will be held over two days, April 11th and 12th, at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu City, Miyagi Prefecture. Advance ticket sales will begin on January 23rd. For more details, please see the official website . Spoiler Hanyu has created three ICE STORIES to date: "GIFT," "RE_PRAY," and "Echoes of Life." This REALIVE will "re-launch the programs that Yuzuru Hanyu has created so far as living entities" (official website). Since August of last year, Hanyu has been on what he calls a "maintenance period," during which he has been devoting his time to physical transformation and improving his technique. His next performance after the maintenance period will be "Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata 2026," which will be held at the same venue in March, but "REALIVE" will be his first public performance of ICE STORY since entering maintenance. Hanyu wrote the following on his official website: "I'm sure that the programs that I've created and shared with you all live on in your minds, brimming with memories. In this day and age, even if they're not live, they can be watched over and over again, reaching many different people. I'm happy that my programs have become living beings in this way." That's why I want you to feel that you are living here and now, in every second of this world that will never be the same again. We hope that these programs, which will never be the same twice, will reach the unique sensibilities of each individual. To deliver a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, and at that time, I will skate with my body, soul, and all my strength. Also, your new breath, memories and thoughts, So that the programs can live together. For Hanyu, who has scheduled a maintenance period, "my body now" will likely be the key point of REALIVE. I sense his determination to show how different he is from before. In a video on the YouTube channel of TV Asahi, the organizer of the event, Hanyu sends a message and demonstrates a spin. His spin shows his evolution. He spins with what is called a "face (spot)" in ballet. From the beginning, there were moments when you could sense ballet elements in Hanyu's skating. It is also well known that he has studied the fundamentals of dance. It goes without saying that the basic spin in figure skating is the opposite of the basic spin in ballet (such as a pirouette), but the spins shown in the video seemed to me to be a more skillful and striking combination of figure skating and ballet than ever before. This may be part of the expression of "my body right now," and "programs where no two moments will ever be the same." Not a reproduction, but a new expression. Viewers will need to step up their game.
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.14 Source: https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16283465 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260114052400/https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16283465 Yuzuru Hanyu to hold new solo performance in Miyagi Prefecture in April to commemorate 50th anniversary of KHB broadcasting It has been decided that figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will hold a new solo performance in Miyagi Prefecture in April. A message has also been sent from Hanyu himself. Spoiler It has been announced that the YUZURU HANYU REALIVE AN ICE STORY PROJECT , which is being held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of KHB's launch, will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture on April 11th and 12th. This is a new solo performance project in which Hanyu will appear and serve as executive producer. Yuzuru Hanyu: "Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of KHB's launch. In April 2026, we will be holding the REALIVE AN ICE STORY PROJECT in Miyagi. This is a one-off live performance in which I will once again engrave the programs I have created up until now onto the ice as living beings using my current body. I am very much looking forward to spending time with you all in Miyagi. I hope to see you at the venue in April." Tickets will be available for advance lottery sale from the 23rd on the official REALIVE website.
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.20 Source: https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20260120.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304025937/https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20260120.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu carefully "weaves" a story into "REALIVE" - what is the hidden meaning behind it? The "REALIVE an ICE STORY project," with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu in charge of overall direction as playing manager, will be held on April 11th and 12th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. The production will be handled by the familiar MIKIKO. Cherry blossoms in full bloom await Hanyu. Spoiler Another message According to a press release issued by the secretariat, ICE STORY is "a combination of 'a story written by Hanyu' and 'skating, music, video and lighting' that only Yuzuru Hanyu could create." The first installment of ICE STORY, "GIFT," was performed at Tokyo Dome on February 26, 2023. The main concept was to express Hanyu's life so far and his future on the ice. After the show, Hanyu said the following: "I have experienced being alone many times in my life. I think that this is not just something I have experienced alone, but something that exists within everyone, to a greater or lesser extent." The second installment of the "RE_PRAY" tour took place at four venues across the country from November 2023 to April 2024. Taking inspiration from video games, the theme of the tour was "life," and the skaters skated as if they were speaking to the audience. The third installment of the "Echoes of Life" tour took place at three venues across Japan from December 2024 to February 2025. Hanyu based the tour on a science fiction-style story he wrote himself, and appealed to the importance of life. So, what will happen with this "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project? Hanyu's comments are featured on the official website, which was launched on January 11th. "I believe that the programs that I have created and shared with you all live on in your minds, along with all sorts of memories. In this day and age, even if they're not live, you can watch them over and over again, and they reach many people. I'm happy that my programs have become living beings in this way. That's why I want you to feel that every second of this world, which will never be the same again, is alive here and now. I hope that these programs, which will never be the same again, will reach the unique sensibilities of each and every person. I will skate with all my soul and all my strength, using my current body, so that I can deliver a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, and at that time. I also hope that these programs will live together with your new breath, memories, and feelings." What does the title "REALIVE" mean? It's easy to guess that it's a combination of the words REAL and ALIVE. However, I can't help but feel that there is another hidden message. If you skip one A from "REALIVE," it becomes "RELIVE," which means "to relive." Roland Barthes quote In fact, Hanyu said the following in a press conference after the GIFT performance three years ago: "While the story depicts half of my life, I also wrote these stories thinking that perhaps everyone has had similar experiences. I created this GIFT in the hope that it could be like a gift to people's hearts, a place they could return to when they are alone." At this point, the idea of "RELIVE" may have already begun to take root in his mind. MIKIKO, who could be called his tag partner, had this to say about Hanyu: "This performance was planned to commemorate the milestone of Hanyu's restart. As he evolves and matures both as an athlete and as an artist, this live performance will rewrite his "past" and present "where to go from here." What state will he head towards as an artist in the future? We hope you will take this performance as an opportunity to imagine those possibilities. We on the production side have also cherished this time, facing his challenges and resolve. Please come to the venue to experience where Hanyu Yuzuru is now and his trajectory." (From the official website) To borrow MIKIKO's words, as Hanyu evolves and matures as an artist, perhaps he is even rewriting his past. I've recently become obsessed with this thought. To put it another way, by checking Hanyu's "current position," it becomes possible to reinterpret his past performances. For example, was there actually a hidden message behind GIFT? Was there a hidden purpose behind RE_PRAY? The Latin word for "textile" is "texere." In English, this means "textile," meaning "something woven," and the word "text" is derived from this. It can also refer to writings, documents, stories, or works of art. The "stories" that Hanyu weaves are indeed carefully woven together, just like high-quality "textile." Finally, let me introduce the words of Roland Barthes, the French philosopher and critic who elucidated the mechanism by which "myths" are generated in modern society. " A work has two levels of meaning: literal and concealed"
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.23 Source: https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16305229 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260126014926/https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16305229 Advance lottery reservations begin for Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performance in Miyagi Prefecture in April to commemorate KHB's 50th anniversary Advance lottery reservations for Yuzuru Hanyu's solo ice show to be held in Miyagi Prefecture in April began on the 23rd. Spoiler The YUZURU HANYU REALIVE AN ICE STORY PROJECT, held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of KHB's launch, will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture on April 11th and 12th. This is a solo performance produced and directed by Hanyu, who has continued to express his support for the disaster-stricken areas and his desire for recovery through his ice shows. Yuzuru Hanyu: "Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of KHB's launch. In April 2026, we will be holding the REALIVE AN ICE STORY PROJECT in Miyagi. This is a one-off live performance in which the programs I have created up until now will be brought to life once again in my current body and carved onto the ice. I am very much looking forward to spending time with you all in Miyagi. I hope to see you at the venue in April." Advance ticket lottery reservations began on the 23rd on the REALIVE official website. The application period ends at 11:59 p.m. on February 3rd, and the results will be announced on February 11th.
yuzurujenn Posted 10 hours ago Author Posted 10 hours ago *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.27 Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001983.000003481.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260301001830/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001983.000003481.html Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project live viewing to be held! Yuzuru Hanyu and the ICE STORY team Newly launched special program "REALIVE" Performances held in Miyagi will be broadcast live and delayed to movie theaters! Spoiler It has been decided that the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," which will be held at Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Miyagi Prefecture) on Sunday, April 12, 2026, will be broadcast live in movie theaters across the country, with a delayed viewing available on Tuesday, April 14. Since turning professional, Yuzuru Hanyu has been working hard to develop his own skating, and has created a variety of stories and expressions through his ICE STORY. The first event will be "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2023 "GIFT"," which will feature an ice rink at the Tokyo Dome, the world's first huge venue for figure skating. The second tour, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PRAY" TOUR," was about "living," and the third tour, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR," featured stories and programs that addressed the question of "life." And REALIVE is a new project launched by the ICE STORY team that combines "a story written by Hanyu" with "skating, music, video, and lighting." Through "REALIVE," a one-day-only live performance will be held in which the programs that Yuzuru Hanyu has created to date will be brought to life once again as living beings. We hope you will enjoy this special program on the big screen in cinemas, in which Yuzuru Hanyu will once again carve the time he has accumulated into ice using his current body. ■Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project Official Site: https://realive-icestory.jp/ [Event Summary] <Title> Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project Live Viewing <Date and Time> Live Viewing: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 4:30 PM Delayed Viewing: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:30 PM *The delayed viewing is a re-screening of the performance on Sunday, April 12th. <Venue> Movie theaters across the country ・The cinemas will be announced at a later date on the information site ( https://liveviewing.jp/realive-icestory/ ) *The participating cinemas will be announced around 12:00 on Monday, March 2nd. *Opening times vary depending on the cinema. *Due to the Youth Protection and Development Ordinance, there are areas where entry is restricted for people under the age of 16. <Price> 4,000 yen (tax included/all seats reserved) *Charges apply for ages 3 and over. Children under 3 years old who occupy a seat are charged. *When purchasing tickets at a ticket agency, various fees will be charged in addition to the ticket price. <Ticket Schedule/Application> [Pre-reserve (lottery)] March 5, 2026 (Thursday) 11:00 - March 18, 2026 (Wednesday) 12:00 ◎Ticket Pia: https://w.pia.jp/t/realive-icestory-lv/ *The registration information is the same for the live viewing on Sunday, April 12th and the delayed viewing on Tuesday, April 14th. * Applications are limited to four tickets per person. [General sale (first come, first served)] Wednesday, April 8, 2026 18:00 - Friday, April 10, 2026 12:00 ◎Ticket Pia: https://w.pia.jp/t/realive-icestory-lv/ ◎Multi-copy machines inside Seven-Eleven stores *The registration information is the same for the live viewing on Sunday, April 12th and the delayed viewing on Tuesday, April 14th. * Applications are limited to four tickets per person. *General sales will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and orders will close once the planned number of tickets has been reached. <Ticket Notes> *After the advance (lottery) application period ends, changes or cancellations cannot be made, even if the lottery results have not yet been confirmed. *Once tickets have been purchased, they cannot be changed, cancelled or refunded for personal reasons, regardless of whether the tickets have been issued or not, except in the event of a screening cancellation or other notice. *Minors must obtain their guardian's permission before purchasing tickets and attending the event. *The purchase, transfer, or resale of tickets for profit is strictly prohibited under any circumstances. Resale tickets will be invalid and you may be denied entry. *Tickets will not be reissued under any circumstances (lost, stolen, damaged, forgotten, etc.). In addition, tickets may be invalid if the stub is detached before entering the venue. Please take care when managing and storing your tickets. <Inquiries regarding ticket agencies> ◎Ticket Pia Help Page: https://t.pia.jp/help/ *To apply online, you will need to register as a ticket agency member (free of charge) in advance. *Due to system maintenance, there may be times when applications, payments, receipts, etc. cannot be processed at the ticket agency. Please check the website of the ticket agency for details. ===== Organizers: TV Asahi / CIC / teamSirius / Higashi Nippon Broadcasting Distributed by: Live Viewing Japan ===== [Notes] About the screening *As with regular performances, this is a screening intended for the enjoyment of the audience. Applause may occur, so please understand this before purchasing tickets. *As this is a live streaming event, there may be some video and audio disruptions. *Recording, filming, or taking pictures of the screen with any device, including cameras and mobile phones, is prohibited. Furthermore, unauthorized reproduction or sharing of such content online may result in legal liability. If such behavior occurs in a cinema, you will be asked to delete the recorded content and leave the cinema. In such cases, no refunds will be given for ticket fees or other expenses. *In the event of an earthquake or a disaster alert, the screening may be interrupted to ensure safety. About the movie theater *The screening times displayed at each cinema may vary. Also, if the performance runs significantly beyond the scheduled end time, the screening may end midway. *Please note that filming may take place at the cinema for recording or interview purposes. Filmed footage and photos may be used by the media. About seats *Depending on the seating arrangement in the cinema, customers may be seated far apart. About wheelchairs *Wheelchair users will be seated in a wheelchair space. Wheelchair spaces are limited, so please contact the cinema where you plan to watch the film after purchasing your ticket. *If you are planning to visit the cinema, please read and agree to the "Request for Cinema Etiquette" on the website before purchasing tickets and attending the event. *The content of the announcement may be changed without notice depending on the situation.
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