Koshiro Shimada: Bringing anime to life on ice

Koshiro Shimada

Japan’s Koshiro Shimada, who is passionate about figure skating, has distinguished himself not only as a top competitor, but also as a remarkably talented show skater. Known for his ability to bring extravagant characters to life on the ice, he took on the role of “Sanji” in the anime-themed show “One Piece on Ice,” alongside former training partner Shoma Uno.

The second edition of the show took place in Tokyo on September 7th and 8th, 2024. In this interview, Shimada...