Yuzuru Hanyu

[DizzyFrenchie]

Remember the video Yuzuru recorded once to promote tourism in Sendai and Sendai among tourists? It just made it to Japan Expo in Paris

I'm not there but Japan Expo is a really big thing! It gathers so many Manga and Anime fans among others; and Yuzuru Hanyu seems such a Manga/Anime Protagonist...

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

News Every has already posted a behind-the-scenes of the latest broadcast with Yuzuru Hanyu, and it's long and satisfying! We're spoiled!

日テレNEWS NNN (@news24ntv) on X

【羽生結弦】news every.生出演にカメラ密着！舞台裏の表情たっぷり https://t.co/xfNLoSoRrl

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Here's the video:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Deep Edge Plus has posted an article about this behind-the-scenes, it's mostly behind paywall but two paragraphs can be read for free:

熱量のぶつかり合いと調和、生演奏と演技を合わせる難しさ　羽生結弦さんとコラボの東北ユースオーケストラのメンバーに聞く - フィギュアスケート専門情報サイトDeep Edge Plus　最新ニュース・充実のコラムをお届け

目次 CLOSE 曲への高い解像度 ホールでは体感できない経験 どんどん一体になる 特別な場所で共演することの意味 東北ユースオーケストラで第2ヴァイオリンを務める鈴木南美さん（左）と千葉愛子さん 曲への高い解像度 　― […]

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[DizzyFrenchie]

Yuzuru's message(s) for his friend Shinya Kiyozuka concert in Miyagi and Shinya's responses have been posted on YouTube with English subtitles, enjoy!!

He got an article in GOETHE Magazine:

「指輪や時計は付けない」ピアニスト・清塚信也唯一のアクセサリーとは

1972年の設立以来、一貫して日本（福井県・鯖江）製の高品質なアイウェアを生み出し続ける「EYEVAN」。その眼鏡をかけた仕事人たちを写真家・操上和美が撮り下ろす連載「人生を彩る眼鏡」の第34回はピアニストの清塚信也。「人生を彩る眼鏡#34」／「男を起動させる眼鏡」#1〜50

goetheweb.jp

 

[Magill]

From Yuzuru to all those who read Quadruple Axel special edition dedicated to him in its entirety, which is going on sale today in Japan and online.
Translated by K-Mo on X

"To everyone reading Quadruple Axel, thank you, as always, for your continued support. I’m Hanyu Yuzuru. Last season I truly gave it everything I had. Although I took some time for maintenance, it was so I could keep bringing you joy, and keep giving you something to look forward to. During that time, I worked incredibly hard, kept learning and kept pushing myself forward. Looking ahead, I find myself more and more excited about who I can become. I keep wondering: How much more can I grow? What kind of scenery will I get to see? And what kind of scenery will I be able to share with all of you? Just thinking about it fills me with excitement. I’ll keep giving performances that I hope will reach your hearts and make you feel, “I want to keep receiving what Hanyu Yuzuru has to offer. I’ll keep skating, keep learning,keep refining myself, and keep striving to grow. I hope you’ll continue looking forward to what’s ahead. Thank you, as always. I’ll keep moving forward in my own way—as Hanyu Yuzuru!”

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

From Yuzuru to all those who read Quadruple Axel special edition dedicated to him in its entirety, which is going on sale today in Japan and online.
Translated by K-Mo on X

"To everyone reading Quadruple Axel, thank you, as always, for your continued support. I’m Hanyu Yuzuru. Last season I truly gave it everything I had. Although I took some time for maintenance, it was so I could keep bringing you joy, and keep giving you something to look forward to. During that time, I worked incredibly hard, kept learning and kept pushing myself forward. Looking ahead, I find myself more and more excited about who I can become. I keep wondering: How much more can I grow? What kind of scenery will I get to see? And what kind of scenery will I be able to share with all of you? Just thinking about it fills me with excitement. I’ll keep giving performances that I hope will reach your hearts and make you feel, “I want to keep receiving what Hanyu Yuzuru has to offer. I’ll keep skating, keep learning,keep refining myself, and keep striving to grow. I hope you’ll continue looking forward to what’s ahead. Thank you, as always. I’ll keep moving forward in my own way—as Hanyu Yuzuru!”

Quadruple Axel 編集部 (@AxelQuadruple) on X

／ 📣本日（7月14日）発売！ ＼ 『Quadruple Axel 2026 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 羽生さんからファンのみなさまへのメッセージを共有いたします！ https://t.co/pVvVSVOWhJ #YuzuruHanyu

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They have posted more:

Quadruple Axel 編集部 (@AxelQuadruple) on X

／ 📣本日（7月14日）発売！ ＼ 『Quadruple Axel 2026 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 巻頭撮り下ろしグラビアの誌面見本です。リラックスした笑顔からドキッとするような妖艶な一面まで、さまざまな表情を見せてくださいました。 https://t.co/pVvVSVOWhJ #YuzuruHanyu

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Quadruple Axel 編集部 (@AxelQuadruple) on X

／ 📣本日（7月14日）発売！ ＼ 『Quadruple Axel 2026 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 独占ロングインタビューの誌面見本です。Part.1（「notte stellata 2026」後）とPart.2（「REALIVE」後）の二部構成。ショーに込めた想いを真摯に語ってくださいました。 https://t.co/pVvVSVOWhJ #YuzuruHanyu

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[DizzyFrenchie]

Of course, bookstores have it, some in their special Yuzuru Hanyu corner:

有隣堂アトレ恵比寿店 (@yurindo_ebisu) on X

『#QuadrupleAxe2026羽生結弦SPECIALl』 入荷しました。 パネルも展示中！！ （ひと月間くらい展示の予定です）

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紀伊國屋書店名古屋空港店 (@Kino_NagoyaAP) on X

『#QuadruplAxel 2026　＃羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 ■刊行記念ミニパネル展開催中！ ・7/14～ひと夏いっぱい ・CDコーナー入口横壁面にて　 編集部様が悩み抜いて厳選された 選りすぐりの6枚をぜひご覧ください。

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[DizzyFrenchie]

Trend News Caster has posted an article too:

TREND NEWS CASTER (@TrendNewsCaster) on X

【1冊丸ごと 羽生結弦さん】　明日発売『Quadruple Axel 2026 羽生結弦 SPECIAL』　「刊行記念ミニパネル展」も！！ – TREND NEWS CASTER https://t.co/RMHtuvW3d0 #羽生結弦さん #羽生結弦 #YuzuruHanyu

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Here's the article:

【1冊丸ごと 羽生結弦さん】　明日発売『Quadruple Axel 2026 羽生結弦 SPECIAL』　「刊行記念ミニパネル展」も！！ – TREND NEWS CASTER

山と溪谷社は、1冊丸ごと羽生結弦さんを特集したムック『Quadruple Axel 2026 羽生結弦 SPECIAL』を、7月14日(火)に発売する。

trendnewscaster.jp

 

[TallyT]

A fanart based on the picture just above...

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

Please be prepared because it will be long!
Quadruple Axel has an interview of David Wilson, about Towa 2026 Notte Stellata's behind-the-scenes, his participation in Notte Stellata (the program) and Yae no Sakurai, and Yuzuru Hanyu's artistry:

Quadruple Axel 編集部 (@AxelQuadruple) on X

『Quadruple Axel 2026 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 #デイビッド・ウィルソン さんインタビューの誌面見本です。 「notte stellata 2026」で披露された『八重の桜』や表題曲『Notte Stellata』の制作秘話、羽生さんの芸術性についてお聞きしました。 https://t.co/pVvVSVOWhJ #YuzuruHanyu #DavidWilson

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There's also an interview of two musicians from the Tohoku Youth Orchestra which was the Special Guest at this show:

Quadruple Axel 編集部 (@AxelQuadruple) on X

『Quadruple Axel 2026 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 #東北ユースオーケストラ の千葉愛子さんと鈴木南美 さん対談の誌面見本です。羽生さんの音楽の解釈や、楽団の心をひとつにした羽生さんの言葉の数々についてお話いただきました。 https://t.co/pVvVSVOWhJ #YuzuruHanyu #TohokuYouthOrchestra

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[DizzyFrenchie]

There's also an interview of MIKIKO about REALIVE and Prequel:

Quadruple Axel 編集部 (@AxelQuadruple) on X

『Quadruple Axel 2026 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 #MIKIKO先生 インタビューの誌面見本です。演出を務めた『REALIVE』『Prequel』の制作秘話、進化し続ける羽生さんの「無限の表現」について、解像度高く語ってくださいました。 https://t.co/pVvVSVOWhJ #YuzuruHanyu #MIKIKO

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There's also an interview of Marihiko Hara, who composed the songs of PREQUEL:

Quadruple Axel 編集部 (@AxelQuadruple) on X

『Quadruple Axel 2026 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 #原摩利彦 さんインタビューの誌面見本です。 『#Prequel』の音楽を全曲手がけた理由、制作を通して感じた羽生さんの音楽性、そして作曲家の目線で見た羽生さんの魅力についてお聞きしました。 https://t.co/pVvVSVOWhJ #YuzuruHanyu #MarihikoHara

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[DizzyFrenchie]

And there's a roundtable interview of the Prequel Video Production team, Eri Sawatari, Mamoru Inagaki and Yosuke Sato:

Quadruple Axel 編集部 (@AxelQuadruple) on X

『Quadruple Axel 2026 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL』 『#Prequel』 映像制作チーム（ #佐渡恵理 さん #稲垣護 さん #佐藤洋輔 さん）座談会の誌面見本です。新たな作品を生み出すエキサイティングな過程、そこに懸ける情熱。 https://t.co/pVvVSVOWhJ #YuzuruHanyu #EriSawatari #MamoruInagaki #YosukeSato

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[DizzyFrenchie]

The 2024? Art Rice Field was on one of these Japan Post stamps which went on sale today... and out-of-sale very fast, sorry for not having noticed it before:

wako💜❄️ (@yuzuttto) on X

わー、在庫なし👀 午前0時15分から発売だったの忘れてた～🌾🪽 https://t.co/llBbQbGA71

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I'm afraid that a stamp limited edition is unlikely to have a reprint? Let's hope that given the success, the Japan Post recidivates, for instance with this year's Art Rice Field!

Here's their site:

宇宙と歴史のまちへ行ってみよう　GOGO角田

宇宙と歴史のまちへ行ってみよう　GOGO角田

www.shop.post.japanpost.jp

 

[Magill]

I have no idea where this footage comes from and when it was taken (maybe one of you does?) but I just love it and wanna share it here - Yuna's happiness is so cute and relatable, and I love Yuzu asking her "Do you remember me?" just like he was not a celeb and a 2x OGM any Japanese skater surely "remembers" , lol. Or maybe he was not then yet? Hmm... when was it?
Kawaii anyway

 

[TallyT]

I have no idea where this footage comes from and when it was taken (maybe one of you does?) but I just love it and wanna share it here - Yuna's happiness is so cute and relatable, and I love Yuzu asking her "Do you remember me?" just like he was not a celeb and a 2x OGM any Japanese skater surely "remembers" , lol. Or maybe he was not then yet? Hmm... when was it?
Kawaii anyway

That is adorable, and his humility is amazing given his stature...

 

[TallyT]

The 2024? Art Rice Field was on one of these Japan Post stamps which went on sale today... and out-of-sale very fast, sorry for not having noticed it before:

wako💜❄️ (@yuzuttto) on X

わー、在庫なし👀 午前0時15分から発売だったの忘れてた～🌾🪽 https://t.co/llBbQbGA71

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I'm afraid that a stamp limited edition is unlikely to have a reprint? Let's hope that given the success, the Japan Post recidivates, for instance with this year's Art Rice Field!

Here's their site:

宇宙と歴史のまちへ行ってみよう　GOGO角田

宇宙と歴史のまちへ行ってみよう　GOGO角田

www.shop.post.japanpost.jp

Yes they sold out in two hours.... two hours!

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

Is this shrine a secret fan place near Sendai, in Osato Town? I don't think that I had ever read about it:

仙台SEMI-J【宮城あるある＆裏雑学】 (@sendai_semij) on X

【羽生結弦さんファンなら常識なの？】 先週、宮城県の大郷町へ出かけた際に立ち寄った神社での写真。すごく羽生結弦さんの聖地感があったのですが、ファンの方ならやっぱりご存じなのでしょうか。 ふと気になった一般人でした。

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[DizzyFrenchie]

I'm still partly in the White Rabbit fanart, here with Kaku:

❄️小トロ(´∇`) ⟢˖⊹꒰ঌ⛸ (@OVlIriU8AwCZkM4) on X

🐰🐰White🐰 景色が夏色に変わる7月🎋 天の川へと届くよう、推し様 フォロワー様、皆様の幸せをお祈りいたします🌟 災害の無い安寧の日々が続きますように #羽生結弦選手が今月も幸せでありますように

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I don't often post show travel books although some are really impressive, but I couldn't miss this one, also with Kaku:

Crystal Liu (@Crystalliu6511) on X

手帳でゼロちゃんと一緒に雪を見たし、落ちてくるゼロちゃんもしっかり受け止められた@YUZURUofficial_ #羽生結弦 #HANYUYUZURU #REALIVE #Prequel_Before_the_WHITE #手帳 #yuzuruhanyu

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[DizzyFrenchie]

The eighth anniversary of Yuzuru Hanyu's official reception of the People's Honour Award has also been a fanart trend:

豆豆@10/14 幸せ❤ (@bean04097) on X

#国民栄誉賞 受賞から8年 #羽生結弦 #YuzuruHanyu𓃵

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I can't resist an animation, even with that awful Vegalta mascot who bothered Yuzuru Hanyu when he was 15:

gokuri@ごくり🎁🌍🕊🍀🥟🫧 (@gurikonoomake1) on X

#羽生結弦さん国民栄誉賞から8年 (๑✪∀✪ﾉﾉﾞ✧ﾊﾟﾁﾊﾟﾁ 過去ツイ検索しようとしたら出来ない💦から昔のGIF再掲

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[DizzyFrenchie]

As the Tanabata Festival is in July in most of Japan (in August in Sendai and a few other places), this fanartist has made mini-Tanabata hangings inspired by those usually displayed at the Date Masamune Mausoleum in Sendai:

かめパン🐢ちんたんとの会話はいつもから回り (@Orangem94424301) on X

#七夕 ＜再掲＞ 昨年 七夕さまに合わせて作った 紙製の吹き流し 羽民のみなさんは もう どのプログラムのお衣装か わかりますよね🤭 素敵な 七夕の夜を𖤐 ̖́- #羽生結弦選手が今日も元気に笑顔ですごせますように #羽生結弦

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Tanabata is indeed a fanart trend, here Kaku is decorating the traditional bamboo:

おのようこ (@hidetanmama) on X

今年はkakuちゃんと⭐️五色の短冊🎋 #七夕 #羽生結弦

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[DizzyFrenchie]

As to the Sendai Tanabata in August, NekoMasamune announced that it would have a pop-up store, as in the latest years, from August 6th to 8th:

ねこまさむね (@nekomasamunecom) on X

ねこまさむねポップアップストアの次回開催日は仙台駅前EBeanS（イービーンズ）４Fにて８月６日（木）～８日（土）の予定となっております　https://t.co/5QZHbShAQK

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NekoMasamune also celebrated the eigth anniversary of the reception of the People's Honour Award by Yuzuru Hanyu_

ねこまさむね (@nekomasamunecom) on X

きょう７月２日は２０１８年に仙台出身の羽生結弦選手に国民栄誉賞が授与された日だそうです　ソチ五輪でフィギュアスケート日本男子初の金メダルそして平昌五輪で６６年ぶりの連覇を成し遂げ個人では史上最年少で仙台・宮城出身者では初の授与になりました

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July 2d was Octopus Eating Day in Japan, also a fanart trend but I didn't post any of them, Reito celebrated:

Haier Japan（公式） (@HaierJapan) on X

タコさんをたべる日らしいでふ🐙🐻‍❄️ #半夏生 #今日のレイトくん

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