Yuzuru Hanyu's latest 46-page photo shoot and exclusive interview chronicle his current state as a 29-year-old, third-year professional skater.
● Yuzuru Hanyu himself reflects on his second year as a professional athlete.
17,000-word exclusive interview!
"I realized how much potential I still had left."
In his second year as a professional skater, he completed his first solo tour, "RE_PRAY." As both a producer and an artist, Hanyu appears to have explored and elevated his expression to the next level.
However, the response he describes is unexpected.
Packed with never-before-seen anecdotes, including behind-the-scenes looks at "Fantasy on Ice 2024" and the secrets behind his self-choreography for "Meteor."
In this 17,000-word interview, we explore where he is in his third year as a professional skater and the state he aspires to as he approaches 30.
●Includes 45 brand-new gravure shots by Yaguchi Toru
and two double-sided posters!
This 46-page book features the latest shots taken by photographer Yaguchi Toru, known for his popular photo book "Hanyu Yuzuru."
Dressed in fashionable outfits, Hanyu is captured in every detail, showing various movements and expressions in time with the music. The quality is truly worthy of a photo book. Enjoy the beauty created by the two of them in the light and shadow.
The cover comes in two versions: the "regular edition" and the "Amazon & Rakuten Books limited edition." You can also enjoy other shots used on the cover in the included two double-sided posters.
●Report on his second year as a professional ice skater
"Fantasy on Ice 2024" Aichi Performance (Photography by Yuji Taguchi)
"Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PRAY" TOUR" Yokohama Performance (Photography by Keiko Asakura)
"Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2024" (Photography by Keiko Asakura)
●Interviews with Co-Stars
Keiji Tanaka...The depth of his dedication to his performance feels like he's burning his life into it.
Souta Yamamoto...I really admire his passion for this moment.
Mao Daichi...Her skating is truly special, like "someone chosen by God."
●KOSE "Sekkisei Miyabi" & Yuzuru Hanyu: The World of Beauty
Yuzuru Hanyu serves as the global muse for KOSE's "Sekkisei." We interviewed the advertising production team for Sekkisei Miyabi "Moisture Protect Serum," nicknamed "Young Bamboo Prince" by fans, and share the concept, costume design, and filming anecdotes with a wealth of rare photos.