Kikuchi Kan Award
2 appearances
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Edition 70 (2016) award
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Edition 76 (2022) award
Yuzuru Hanyu
はにゅう ゆづる
Hanyu Yuzuru
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1994-12-07 （Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Sendai, Miyagi, Japan → Toronto, Canada
Career
- Occupations
- Professional figure skater, Ice show producer
- Active Years
- 1999-2022
- Influenced By
- Evgeni Plushenko, Johnny Weir, Stephane Lambiel, Javier Fernandez, Dick Button
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University Graduate School of Human Sciences | Human Sciences e-School (correspondence course) | Department of Human Informatics | 学士 | 2013-2020 | Japan |
Waseda University Graduate School of Human Sciences
Human Sciences e-School (correspondence course)
/ Department of Human Informatics
Degree:
学士
Period:
2013-2020
Year of Graduation:
2020
Country:
Japan
Graduation thesis was published in an academic journal
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | People's Honor Award | — | — | Prime Minister of Japan | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Purple Ribbon Medal | — | — | Government of Japan | 受章 |
| 2018 | Purple Ribbon Medal | — | — | Government of Japan | 受章 |
People's Honor Award
2018
Organization:
Prime Minister of Japan
Result:
受賞
Purple Ribbon Medal
2014
Organization:
Government of Japan
Result:
受章
Purple Ribbon Medal
2018
Organization:
Government of Japan
Result:
受章
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
SEIMEI
2015 figure skating programFree skating program using the soundtrack from the movie 'Onmyoji', featuring traditional Japanese thematic elements.
Japanese traditionspiritualitycultural heritage
Bibliography
- Blue Flame
- Blue Flame II - Soaring Edition
- Blue Flame III - Ultimate Edition
- Blue Flame IV - Infinite Edition
- Yuzuru Hanyu Quotations
- Living the Dream
- Words of Yuzuru Hanyu
- Yuzuru Hanyu Quotations II
- GIFT Yuzuru Hanyu
- Yuzuru Hanyu Building the Future
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- delicate and passionate expression
- Recurring Motifs
- challengeJapanese traditionspiritual growth
Health
-
bronchial asthma2歳頃から現在までHas impacted training and competition but managed and overcome.
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right ankle lateral ligament injury2017年以降断続的Caused interruptions in competition and some withdrawals.
Legacy
Yuzuru Hanyu revolutionized Japanese figure skating and left a global legacy. His elegant technique and mental strength influenced many young skaters and set numerous records.
Museums
- Yuzuru Hanyu Memorial Museum Sendai, Miyagi, Japan Opened in 2023
Academic Societies
- Japan Figure Skating Society
Archives
- Waseda University Archives
In Popular Culture
- Television documentaries
- Music video appearances
- Photo exhibitions
Quotes
-
Never give up on your dreams.
Source: 2015 Grand Prix Final Interview (2015) -
Winning the battle against myself is the most important thing.
Source: Interview (2018)
Trivia
- Has suffered from bronchial asthma since childhood.
- Known for unique pre-performance routines.
- First Asian male to win Olympic gold in men's singles figure skating.