Yuzuru Hanyu, 29 years old. The overwhelming expressiveness he showed at the end of his 20s
"Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Shin" shown in all monochrome
The fourth session by photographer Mika Ninagawa
The photo shoot was conducted in eight different situations, with the theme of "heart" and "skill."
The all-black and white "Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Shin" and the all-color "Yuzuru Hanyu Photo Collection Gi"
Both books will be released simultaneously on Friday, November 1st!
"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 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 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)
Format: A4 size (210 x 297) 112 pages / All monochrome
ISBN: 9784023323742
Release date: November 1, 2024
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Publications
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