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The truth about Yuzuru Hanyu photographed by Mika Ninagawa—“AERA” August 5th issue

2024.08.02 / Last updated: 2024.11.15

Mika Ninagawa captures Yuzuru Hanyu's challenges and evolution! Paris Olympics & Transfer Gacha Special
“AERA” Cover & Exclusive Interview Released/Release Date: August 5th

Yuzuru Hanyu collaborates with Mika Ninagawa again

Pro skater Yuzuru Hanyu will be on the cover of the August 12-19 combined issue of AERA, which will be released on August 5th. For the third consecutive year, Yuzuru Hanyu, a ``one-of-a-kind expressive artist,'' has been photographed by the magazine's cover photographer, . In this exclusive long interview, Mr. Hanyu talks deeply about his current situation in his own words as he enters his third year as a professional.

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Exclusive long interview with Yuzuru Hanyu

Yuzuru Hanyu is in his third year as a professional figure skater, and while looking back on his challenging days, he talks about his prospects for the future. We will deliver his thoughts expressed in the words "ideals evolve" along with the facial expressions captured by Mika Ninagawa. It has also been announced that AERA will release two photo books of Mr. Hanyu on November 1st of this year, some of which will be published in this issue and the next issue.

Paris Olympics “Reason for the great turnaround”

As the heated competition at the Paris Olympics continues, we explore the background behind the men's gymnastics team and skateboarding street men and women winning gold medals. In addition to the bodies and techniques that have been trained to the limit, we will also examine the "information warfare" that determines victory or defeat.

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Turning point in the “transfer gacha era”

We are living in an era where transfers and transfers from a company, also known as ``transfer gacha'' and ``assignment gacha,'' are not guaranteed. Only 8% of respondents accept a transfer offer. We covered the turning point that modern workplaces are facing.

New series “Kanako Momota If I go on this road”

A new series has started in which Momoiro Clover Z's leader, Kanako Momota, talks with monthly guests. The first guest is comedian Yuriyan Retriever. You can enjoy the conversation between two people who hit it off.

Very popular series “Kohei Matsushita Junintoiro”

A conversation with lighting designer Hiroyasu Tokaibayashi continues. What is the meaning behind Tokairin's words, ``There is value in not shining a light needlessly''? Please enjoy a deep conversation with Kohei Matsushita.

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Jane Sue : “Nice to meet you the other day.”
Susumu Shimoyama, the media of 2050
Modern portrait Yuzuru Kawai, comedian (Einstein)

*From noon on August 5th (Monday), official X ( @AERAnetjp ) and official Instagram ( @aera_net ) will be holding "#Aerive" to introduce the contents of the latest issue. Please take a look.