Yuzuru Hanyu graces the special cover of the June issue of “GQ JAPAN”. Gen Hoshino appears on the cover of the regular edition!

“GQ JAPAN”, which will be released on Wednesday, May 1st, features the “GQ Global Creativity Awards”, a global project that celebrates people who use their creativity to move and change the world. In Japan, we have selected six people who are active in the fields of music, fashion, art, architecture, ceramics, and film, and will introduce talented people who are transcending all boundaries and opening up unknown worlds. Among the winners, Gen Hoshino appears on the cover of the regular edition. In a long interview, he talked about the struggles he feels while demonstrating his talent in a variety of fields, his path so far, and his vision for the future.

On the cover of the special edition, Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved all kinds of glory as a figure skater before turning to professional skater two years ago to pursue his ideals, appears wearing GUCCI’s new collection. In an exclusive interview with “GQ JAPAN”, he revealed his thoughts on turning professional, the philosophy he has cherished since his days as an active player, the vision he envisions for the future, and how he is greedily facing himself and pursuing his ultimate form as an artist. (The contents other than the cover are the same for both the regular edition and the special cover edition). This month’s issue also includes Yuzuru Hanyu’s “GQ JAPAN” original postcard. You will receive one of three postcards at random.

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Imase, who will release his first album “Bonzai” on May 15th (Wednesday), reveals the thoughts behind the title, and the Taiwanese actor Shu Kaya Kiyohara, the actress who co-starred with Kwang Han, talks about her work and attitude toward work, and also talks about her work on “Ladies of the Lake,” directed and written by Tatsushi Omori and adapted from the novel of the same name by author Shuichi Yoshida. We will deliver a lot of content, including the preparation for the role revealed by Sota Fukushi, who played the role of a young detective.

Gen Hoshino Gen Hoshino’s Despair and Hope

Gen Hoshino, who holds multiple titles such as musician, actor, writer, and radio personality, and is active across genres freely, appears. Although Gen Hoshino is demonstrating such inexhaustible talent, he says that he has been secretly troubled by fluctuations in his “hopeless feelings”. He revealed his secret thoughts, saying, “I haven’t had a place where I can live a calm life for a long time, so I just wanted to create one.” What drives him to continue expressing himself with hope, without firming up or making decisions? “GQ JAPAN” conducted a long interview to get closer to the core of diverse creativity. Furthermore, in order to dig deeper into Gen Hoshino, screenwriter Akiko Nogi, musician imase, and writer Tsuya-chan spoke thoroughly about his diverse charms and individuality as friends living in the same world.

Yuzuru Hanyu Yuzuru Hanyu’s Challenge

Yuzuru Hanyu continues to pursue his own style, such as by taking on new expressions such as self-produced ice shows. While he speaks of his unwavering beliefs as an artist, he says that what he lacks is his “vocabulary.” “Vocabulary is necessary for physical expression.” “If I study hard and can do it on the ice, I think I will become a unique person.” He is full of hunger. I showed you. He revealed that being on the ice is like his “native language,” and spoke exclusively to GQ JAPAN about what he thinks about on a daily basis as the one and only Yuzuru Hanyu, who has mastered his expression on the ice. Also, don’t miss the special portrait of GUCCI’s new creative director, Sabato de Sarno, wearing the latest collection.

■Other main contents of “GQ JAPAN” June 2024 issue are as follows:

・Let Me Have A Good Time! imase’s declaration of determination