Two years have passed since he announced his professional debut, which shocked the world. The one and only artist who achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals has continued to challenge himself to reach new heights even after turning professional. The fourth session between the rare skater Yuzuru Hanyu and photographer Mika Ninagawa was shot in eight different situations with the themes of “heart” and “skill.” The two books, the all-black “Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Book Shin” and the all-color “Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Book Gi” (AERA special edition) will be released simultaneously on Friday, November 1, 2024.
“This year, Mika Ninagawa took my photos again. She prepared a variety of different sets, so I hope you enjoy each of them. I did my best!”(Comment from Yuzuru Hanyu)
“I feel like the bar gets higher each time I shoot with Yuzuru Hanyu. I always approach each shoot with the determination to make it a good one, but this time too, he showed me an expression that far exceeded my expectations.”(Comment from Mika Ninagawa)
Yuzuru Hanyu, 29 years old. The overwhelming expressiveness he showed at the end of his 20s
Two books, “Hanyu Yuzuru Photo Book Shin” and “Hanyu Yuzuru Photo Book Gi”, will be released simultaneously!
–Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Shin
He started skating at the age of 4 and won the World Junior Championships at the age of 15. He won the Sochi and Pyeongchang Olympics for two consecutive years, and attempted the unprecedented quad axel… Yuzuru Hanyu has always aimed for greater heights as a unique figure skater. He continues to have the same inquisitiveness and forge ahead, just as he did when he started skating. In “Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Shin,” we will explore the origins of Hanyu, who turns 30 this year.
The key visual was selected from a cut showing an intense expression in a situation where he looks as if he is being hit by raindrops. A floating dance synchronized with the studio’s background music, languid eyes in front of urban neon lights. Silence as if all sound has stopped. We bring you a number of photos that approach the origins of Hanyu’s expression in all monochrome.
In this exclusive interview, with the theme of “heart,” Hanyu looks back on his second year since turning professional, what he has gained, and what he envisions for the future. The interviewer is sports writer Takaomi Matsubara. There are also other plans in line with the concept of the photobook. Fans’ Q&As with Hanyu will be included in “Shin.”
–Yuzuru Hanyu Photobook Gi
As an athlete and an artist, Yuzuru Hanyu continues to fascinate the world with expressions that no one else has been able to achieve. Whether he is breaking records one after another or not getting the results he wanted, he has transformed all of these experiences into expression. In “Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection GI,” we will explore the expressive power that Hanyu has built up over the past 29 years.
The key visual is a set of sunflowers with orange hues, and we selected a cut that is impressive for its expression that seems to embrace everything. A special presence emanates from among the flowers full of vitality. In a set surrounded by cherry blossom petals, she picks up the petals herself and changes her expression one after another. We bring you the whole story in full color.
In this exclusive interview on the theme of “technique,” we will explore the origins of Hanyu’s expression. Reports on the ice tour “RE_PRAY,” which he took on in his second year as a professional, notte stellata 2024, Fantasy on Ice, and more will also be included.
[Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Shin CONTENTS]
・Yuzuru Hanyu x Mika Ninagawa All monochrome
・Exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu “Shin”
・What would Yuzuru Hanyu do? Question from fans
…etc. (Contents are subject to change)
[Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Gi CONTENTS]
・Yuzuru Hanyu x Mika Ninagawa in full color
・Exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu “Gi”
・Professional second year ice show record
…etc. (Contents are subject to change)
“#AeLive” will also be streamed from 8pm on July 25th
Along with the release of the information, the editor will talk about the highlights of the photobook. Check out AERA’s official Instagram!
Furthermore, prior to the release of the photobook, Yuzuru Hanyu will appear on the cover of two consecutive issues: “AERA August 12-19 Combined Issue” to be released on August 5 (Monday) and “AERA August 26 Expanded Issue” to be released on August 17 (Saturday). This is the first time in the history of AERA that the same subject has graced the cover of two consecutive issues. Please look forward to the precious cuts that you can only see here.
[Bibliographic information]
“Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Shin” (AERA special edition)
ISBN: 9784023323742
Estimated price: 4,400 yen (4,000 yen + 10% tax)
Release date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Format: A4 size (210 x 297) 112 pages / All monochrome
Available at bookstores, online bookstores, and Asahi Shimbun sales outlets (https://33.asahi.com/apply/w/asaSearch/ )etc
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4023323748
“Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Gi” (AERA special edition)
ISBN: 9784023323759
Estimated price: 4,400 yen (4,000 yen + 10% tax)
Release date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Format: A4 size (210 x 297) 112 pages / Full color
Available at bookstores, online bookstores, and Asahi Shimbun sales outlets (https://33.asahi.com/apply/w/asaSearch/ )etc
