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* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist*   Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 56-59   Exclusive Interview: Yamamoto Sota  Fantasy on Ice 2023 Makuhari Performance "Teeth"   Yamamoto has accumulated a wealth of advice and inspiration from Yuzuru Hanyu during the tour. His eyes are already set on the next step.       PROFILE Born January 10, 2000, in Osaka Prefecture. Bronze medalist at the 2015 World Junior Championships, gold medalist at the 2016 Lillehammer Youth Olympic Games. Silver medalist at the 2022 Grand Prix de France, NHK Trophy, and Grand Prix Final. Champion at the 2023 Winter University Games, silver medalist at the Challenge Cup, 15th at the World Championships. In the story where he received jump advice, he demonstrated the steps before the jump while explaining. His sincere attitude toward accepting, digesting, and applying the advice he receives may be the secret to his continued growth.

* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist*   Source: Figure Skating Life Extra 2023, pg 52-55   Exclusive Interview: Tanaka Keiji Makuhari Performance “Filthy / My My My!”   Even after turning professional, Keiji Tanaka has continued walking alongside Yuzuru Hanyu as a peer. Here, he talks about what he sees in Hanyu, and about his current professional career.       PROFILE Born November 22, 1994, in Okayama Prefecture. Represented Japan at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, and the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 (cancelled) World Championships.   Regarding the hand part of the costume he wore for his new Fantasy on Ice program “Filthy / My My My!”, he said: "I used Dai-chan’s ‘Phoenix’ as a reference. Rather than just a reference, I saw it and thought, ‘I want to do this.’"   When asked about him saying something to Hanyu, who was crying at Johnny Weir’s retirement ceremony: “I just said something like, ‘Off you go (to change clothes)!’ (laughs).”

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/フィギュアスケート男子ファンブック-Quadruple-Axel-2018-奇跡の五輪シーズン総集編/dp/4635924785   "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 Fantasy on Ice 2018 Stars on Ice 2018 Prince Ice World 2018