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KarenPang 28th March 2016 04:00 PM

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ab&oe=578A7B5D

Quote:

He makes them explain the whole plot to him before Yamada-kun snaps, "Shouldn't you just read the manga!?"
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...3792938&type=3

KarenPang 29th March 2016 03:34 AM

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...91&oe=5781697E

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[NEWS ZERO 3/28]

Sakurai-caster's comment on NEWS being the main personalities for this year's 24-Hour Television:

"24-Hour Television is not just for 24 hours. In fact, I think it connects people before and after the program. In 2013, I went to do a report about a choir performance and met high school students in the disaster area. And then the other day, I met one of them during his coming-of-age ceremony. At that time, I really felt how much 24-Hour Television connected us.

Therefore, I hope from now on for 24-Hour Television, NEWS members will be able to form connections with people before and after the programme, too."
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...214066/?type=3

Clap clap

KarenPang 29th March 2016 01:56 PM

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...16&oe=57864A3A

Quote:

Someone teased comedian NON-STYLE's Inoue-san who has been calling himself "Sakurai Sho's best friend" on Twitter.

"Inoue-san! What do you think about your best friend, Sakurai-kun, looking so cool?"

"He's my friend! Of course he's cool."
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...21608844537565
https://twitter.com/inoueyusuke/stat...99759634817028

Hahahaha , hilarious

KarenPang 30th March 2016 04:03 AM

YesAsia's description of I seek / Daylight

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Arashi brings the double A-side I seek / Daylight for their 49th single! The theme song of Ohno Satoshi's drama Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi, I seek is a bright, groovy and positive number about the dilemmas of a man who is clumsy in matters of love. Meanwhile, Daylight is the warm theme song of Matsumoto Jun's drama 99.9.
http://www.yesasia.com/global/i-seek...0-en/info.html

KarenPang 3rd April 2016 05:43 AM

Nino's cover of Hey ! Say ! JUMP's AinoArika



It's actually really nice :heart :luv2

KarenPang 3rd April 2016 03:00 PM

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...46&oe=57BB5A7A

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...73&oe=57BB6AEC

https://www.facebook.com/ArashiCoola...73639536011853

Able to personally see Sakurai in person when he came here was a surreal experience

And yes I recognise the 2nd photo , Sakurai chilling out at Raffles Hotel x)

KarenPang 4th April 2016 04:42 AM

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...3a&oe=577880AD

https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...26474747384308

Facial expression of TOKIO's Joshima is priceless :roflmao :roflmao :roflmao

KarenPang 4th April 2016 01:54 PM

Quote:

[Shabekuri 4/4, when asked to describe Aiba]

Ohno: I've never met a nicer person.

Ohno's mom STILL buys his clothes for him

In his mom's defense, Ohno says she has a pretty good fashion sense.
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...70662070333444
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...70848406507520
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...70997019070465

Bless Ohno's mum for the good (or worst ?) , LOL

KarenPang 6th April 2016 05:23 PM

Quote:

Apparently V6's Okada Junichi has a list of his "Most Kawaii Kouhai".

- Ikuta Toma, Fukushi Sota, Sometani Shota (the cutest in their 20's)
- JUMP's Inoo Kei (his gestures, especially)
- Sakurai Sho aka Bambi (Johnny's No.1)
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...28492133849236

Umm ok flattery will get you somewhere ?

KarenPang 7th April 2016 11:09 AM

Quote:

Q: Who would seem fun to spend an off day with?

(Kis-My-Ft2) Fujigaya Taisuke: "(Sakurai) Sho-kun. Not only having dinner, I want to spend the whole day with Sho-kun. I want to see how Sho-kun usually spends his off days. If I arrive at the meeting place 30 minutes earlier and Sho-kun is there, we can depart immediately!"
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...28941620470954

LOL creepy much Fujigaya ? :x

KarenPang 7th April 2016 04:23 PM

Arashi to start face checks at their concerts

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Johnny's group Arashi's live tickets have been said to be the most hard to get among all tickets in Japan. Due to this, the tickets often get sold with unbelievable prices on internet auction sites.

To stop this, Arashi has announced that they will start checking everyone's faces when they enter the concert venues. From now on you will need to provide a picture of your face when you apply for the tickets on their Official Fanclub, and your face will be checked on the concert day when you enter the venue.
http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/...heir-concerts/

so technically you're treated like a criminal before attending ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA

but seeing that theirconcert tickets can be sold for over 10 million yen in the black market , guess this's the last resort ?

KarenPang 8th April 2016 04:24 AM

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[ZIP 8/4] Once at a staff's farewell party, Aiba rushed to hug the staff who was leaving and slightly kissed him by mistake.
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...25748805464065

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA concert goods -- http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=co...ods&dataId=313

KarenPang 8th April 2016 05:38 PM

Aiba played Daylight on his Rekomen radio show



I thought Daylight might be a full out dark song but it's surprisingly upbeat

And of course anything with Sakurap is a win

I look forward to hear I seek

Beauty4123 9th April 2016 01:40 AM

"Daylight" is so gorgeous, so beautiful, so...amazing! :smitten I just love how upbeat it is & it's already put me in such a happy mood, that I can't stop listening to it! :laugh Plus, Sho's rapping is so on-point, as usual. I love it. :heart Seriously can't wait for the PV and to hear more of "I seek", now. :) I also cannot wait for both Ohno's & Jun's dramas, which start next week! So excited! :yatta

KarenPang 11th April 2016 04:47 AM

NEWS's Tegoshi was featured on Sat's Arashi ni Shiyagare under the This is MJ vs This is Tego segment

https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...4154197632112/

From last week's episode of Shabekuri 007

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Riida rounds off Arashi’s solo appearances on Shabekuri 007.

His comments on members:

Kazu: the least celebrity-like among Arashi members, even if he had won the Japan Academy Award.

Sho: the shadow leader whom he’s thankful for.

Masaki: an extremely good person who doesn’t lose his temper. Talking about the New Year SP where Masaki was pranked continuously, Riida commented about how Masaki never lost his smile. He said he’d have wanted to go home had it happened to himself.

Jun (not in the same segment): about how fashionable our youngest is in sunglasses (they even provided a pair of “Matsujun”-kind of sunglasses to try in the hands on segment). When he comes into the green room, he’d take off the sunglasses to casually leave on the table, and Riida would think, “How fashionable~~”.
https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...947112/?type=3

KarenPang 12th April 2016 05:18 AM

Quote:

"The progress of Sakurai Sho x Fujigaya Taisuke relationship is too amazing.

FUJIGAYA: I really want Sho-kun's phone number! And whenever you're free, please invite me out. I just want to see Sho-kun!

SHO: Going out with me will be tough. But if you really want it, let's!

FUJIGAYA: My heart is all prepared for it. If I'm gonna go out with Sho-kun, I won't be able to sleep for a week!

(After a few years going out together....)

FUJIGAYA: I want to spend my off day with Sho-kun. Not only having dinner, but the whole day. I'll go to the meeting place 30 minutes earlier so that if Sho-kun's there, we can depart immediately!

Yup, that's how we work on a relationship."
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...47661621966174

Sakurai & Fujigaya's broromance <3

KarenPang 13th April 2016 05:22 AM

Ohno played I seek on Monday during his ARASHI DISCOVERY radio show



Not so sure if it's because my expectations were high but I was hoping for another Calling / Breathless but guess not

So far , Daylight is definitely better than I seek no thanks to Sakurap

Then again since both songs are quite low quality , I give them the benefit of the doubt for the time being

Beauty4123 14th April 2016 03:24 AM

"I seek" is adorable! I'm already totally loving it. :love I'd say I'd love it even more in full, though, or at least when I've seen the first episode of Ohno's drama...which has aired today! Too bad I've gotta wait 'til it's subbed, to watch. :( It better be subbed soon, though, I don't think I could wait much longer! :laugh

KarenPang 15th April 2016 04:59 AM

I seek / Daylight covers & finalised tracklist

CD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...20Daylight.jpg

1. I seek
2. Daylight

3. ただいま
作詞:paddy
作曲:Kehn mind
編曲:metropolitan digital clique

4. supersonic
作詞:100+
作曲:Kevin Charge, David Fremberg,
    youth case
編曲:吉岡たく

5. I seek (オリジナル・カラオケ)
6. Daylight (オリジナル・カラオケ)
7. ただいま (オリジナル・カラオケ)
8. supersonic (オリジナル・カラオケ)

CD + DVD A

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0CDDVD%20A.jpg

【CD】<2曲>

1. I seek
日本テレビ系水曜ドラマ 「世界一難しい恋」主題歌
作詞:ASIL
作曲:AKJ & ASIL
編曲:石塚知生

2. Daylight
TBS系日曜劇場 「99.9 刑事専門弁護士」主題歌
作詞:stereograph
Rap詞:櫻井 翔
作曲:Simon Janlov, wonder note
編曲:佐々木博史

【DVD】
「I seek 」 ビデオ・クリップ+メイキング

CD + DVD B

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0CDDVD%20A.jpg

CD+DVD JACA-5595~5596 ¥1,400+税

【CD】<2曲>

1. Daylight
2. I seek

【DVD】
「Daylight」 ビデオ・クリップ+メイキング

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=di...il&dataId=2637
http://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/disco/single/s_43.html

The covers are ok but they didn't made me go wow and rather amusingly , the CD only cover reminds me of KAT-TUN's FACE to Face o_O

Also , 1st episode of Ohno's Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi drama which started airing on Wed was 12.8%

KarenPang 15th April 2016 02:43 PM

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Also.. Sho-san said Matsujun went to talk to him in the dressing room and let him read "99.9" scripts to help him write rap lyrics for DAYLIGHT.

Some fans were surprised, but actually... They're used to spending time together in dressing rooms. During Lucky Seven and Nazodi, their dressing rooms were side by side.

SHO: "Sometimes I went to hang out in Matsujun's room."
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...34036096628173

That's so cool

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...36&oe=57BD267E

Quote:

Sho-san's message for Kumamoto Earthquake victims in Otonoha today is simple, but meaningful.

"We're praying for your fear to lessen, even a bit.
We're praying here in Tokyo from our hearts."
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...34024379962678

Sending condolences to those who were affected by last night's earthquake in Kumamoto

Beauty4123 16th April 2016 02:23 AM

Ah, the covers are very nice! :love The minute I saw the CD only cover, though...I was in instant love. :blove Arashi just have such beautiful faces! :laugh :heart Anyway, I'm loving that b-side title, "supersonic", to bits. Hoping it's like a fast paced dance song or something, but either way, can't wait to hear it! :D

KarenPang 16th April 2016 04:00 PM

From today's Arashi ni Shiyagere

Quote:

Even Nino's mom texted him to ask why he kept screaming his answers during quizzes. Nino's reply? "I don't know."

On Aiba's corner today, he tries to help a 6 year old girl overcome her phobia of Sakurai Sho.

The kid, whose name is Sumire, exited the room the moment Zero came on.

Apparently Sumire once had such a horrific nightmare featuring Sho, its contents can't be shared on TV.

Aiba brings Sumire to a room filled with Sho photos to help her overcome her phobia, LOL.
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...29204818632706
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...37800704962560
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...38045312598017
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...38396392628225
https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...38590798581762

:roflmao :roflmao :roflmao

Haha oh dear poor kid afraid of good 'ol Sakurai o_O . I wonder what the kid saw during News Zero until she's so afraid of him oO

I don't know should I feel sorry or sadistically happy on this :laugh

KarenPang 18th April 2016 04:47 AM

1st episode of MatsuJun's 99.9 ~Keiji Senmon Bengoshi~ drama started airing last night

Ratings is 15.5% , good job

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2070287/full/?ref_cd=tw

KarenPang 18th April 2016 05:32 PM

Clearer audio of I seek


KarenPang 19th April 2016 05:00 AM

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A trend among concert organizers in Japan to scan the faces of fans at live venues to discourage ticket scalping has finally been adopted for a show by long-running idol group Arashi, whose tickets are like gold dust.

Tickets for Arashi concerts, which originally cost less than 10,000 yen ($93), regularly fetch hundreds of thousands of yen on the thriving online resale market.

Johnny & Associates, the management company behind some of the most popular boy groups such as Arashi and SMAP, has announced it will introduce facial-scanning technology for Arashi's “Japonism Show” concert tour for the first time for one of its artists.

Applicants for tickets must submit their mug shot via e-mail along with their application form. The facial-recognition technology installed at the entrance of concert venues does the rest.

Tickets to concerts of the wildly popular five-member group are regarded as the “most difficult to obtain” by its fans. Only the group’s fan club members are eligible to apply for a ticket, and they still need to win a fiercely competitive lottery.

Ardent fans of the group thus attain multiple fan club memberships using names of their family members and friends in an attempt to beat the odds.

For those who are not fan club members or lose in the draw, the only chance to enter concerts is to buy tickets from online resellers, such as the popular Ticket Camp website, which resell tickets for concerts, musicals, sports and other events.

Arashi's nationwide arena tour will kick off at Sundome Fukui in the central prefecture of Fukui on April 23.

While Johnny & Associates stipulates on each ticket of its artists that entry is only for those who originally obtained them, it used to be technically difficult to confirm everyone's identity at the entrance gate to concerts that often draw several tens of thousands of fans.

The management agency's move has drawn a mixed reaction from fans.

“I'm happy because the new rule will discourage ghost fan club members who use other people’s identities from entering the ticket lottery,” said a 16-year-old high school student from Tochigi Prefecture.

Meanwhile, a female fan in her 40s expressed her regret because it will deprive people who desperately want to see the band, even at a high cost, of an opportunity to ever see the group.

Other fans also voiced concerns that they may not be able to sell their tickets when they suddenly become unable to attend a concert.

The new rule aims to allow only people who obtained tickets through an official route to enter the shows, said a Johnny & Associates spokesperson.

The technology to scan ticket-holders at concert venues has already been used at shows of other popular performers such as Momoiro Clover Z, B’z and Mr. Children since 2014.

NEC Corp., the developer of the face-scanning system used for concerts, said that the false recognition rate was only “three out of 1,000” during the system’s developmental phase about six years ago and has since improved further.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...bstory_index=0

KarenPang 20th April 2016 03:15 AM

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ad&oe=57BD3074

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Shunichi Kawai & Sexy Zone will be on VS Arashi 5/5
https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...237112/?type=3

KarenPang 20th April 2016 01:18 PM

I seek in music box mode


KarenPang 21st April 2016 05:25 AM

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA concert goods already went on sale this morning before the tour kicks off this Saturday at Sun Dome Fukui

This's the nicest out of the lot imo which's the group clearfile

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...9c&oe=57A64A13

:love

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...25565670852149

The others are not that nice imo :no

KarenPang 21st April 2016 01:30 PM

Daylight in music box mode


KarenPang 21st April 2016 03:05 PM

Quote:

Seems like there will be lots of similarities between Japonism Tour and Japonism Show, huh. Japonism Show is like the Arena version of Japonism Tour.

So that means... We will probably get Japonism Tour DVD after the end of Arena Tour. In September, perhaps.
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...37425956289187

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA will be more 'scale down' seeing that last year's ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2015 Japonism was a Dome tour

KarenPang 22nd April 2016 09:05 AM

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ARASHI Concerts in Fukui; the City is Preparing for the Crowd of 30,000 on the 23rd and 24th.

- JR West prepares 5 special trains before and after the concerts to avoid confusion on the 23rd and 24th.

- The number of vehicles at the train station is also expected to increase, so the station will prepare more staffs to guide the passengers and ensure their safety.

- The taxi company of Sabae city has been receiving reservations since 1-2 months prior.

- Hotels in Sabae have been flooded with reservations after the concerts were announced last December that they're almost fully booked for the 23rd.

- Hotels near the train station are all fully booked for the 2 days.

Hotel and train station staffs:

"We received so many phone calls in one night. That's the first time I thought phone calls are scary."

"It's worrisome at first, but when we heard about the face authentication that will prevent ticket resales, we're a bit relieved."

"There have been lots of popular artists coming here, but this is the first time we're taking such measures."
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...585343/?type=3

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[4/15] SAKURAI SHO'S "OTONOHA" BLOG UPDATE SUMMARY:

About the rap he wrote for Matsujun's drama theme "DAYLIGHT":

- A personal offer from Matsujun.
- The 2 of them had a discussion in the dressing room.
- Matsujun let him read the script of 2 episodes to give him a glimpse of the plot.

And a message to the victims of Kumamoto Earthquake (magnitude 6.5 last night):

"The damage done by Kumamoto Earthquake, we're worried.
We're praying for your safety.
We're praying for the damage to lessen, even a bit.
We're praying for your fear to lessen, even a bit.
We're praying here in Tokyo from our hearts."
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...501525/?type=3

KarenPang 22nd April 2016 04:30 PM

Quote:

Fujigaya Taisuke (Kis-My-Ft2):

"First time I went out eating with Sho-kun (Sakurai), I was so nervous and excited at the same time. I let out everything I wanted to say and Sho-kun kindly listened to me while nodding. Sho-kun said, "From now on, do contact me whenever you're free. And let's go out together again.""

Before that, he's too embarrassed to ask for Sho-kun's phone number directly, so he asked via Myojo's message board in 2008. lol
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...38465646185218

Also, according to Sexy Zone's Kikuchi Fuma, he goes out with Sho-kun at least once a month.

KarenPang 23rd April 2016 06:34 AM

Photos of ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA concert goods

http://matome.naver.jp/odai/2146119543958922801

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"Tadaima" ("I'm back"), the theme song of ARASHI's Arena Tour after 9 years.

According to Sho-san, the lyrics of this song are a message to their fans. ARASHI wants to do small-scale concerts this time to go back to where they started. Before they got to perform at huge venues like Tokyo Dome and National Stadium, arenas used to be their playground with their fans.

"Tadaima" is like their way of saying, "We never forget our starting line and our fans from back then."
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...3093413903132/

Tadaima sounds good , reminds me of Furusato slightly

KarenPang 23rd April 2016 01:45 PM

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA kicked off this weekend at Sundome Fukui

Today , ARASHI performed twice , at 1pm & 6pm

The setlist is the same for both time slots

1.ただいま
2.A・R・A・S・H・I
3.Happiness
4.Sakura
5.Japonesque
6.ワイルドアットハート
7.イン・ザ・ルーム
8.復活LOVE
9.Oh Yeah!
10.Lucky Man
11.Trouble maker
12.Daylight
13.Everybody前進
14.I seek
15.Disco Star(相葉雅紀)
16.Rain(大野智)
17.秘密(二宮和也)
18.Shake it!(松本潤)
19.T.A.B.O.O(櫻井翔)
20.三日月
21.マスカレード
22.Bolero!
23.青空の下、キミのとなり
24.暁
25.miyabi-night
26.心の空
27.僕らがつないでいく

Encore

28.迷宮ラブソング
29.愛を叫べ
30.感謝カンゲキ雨嵐

1pm http://setlist-live.com/arashi/11190.html
6pm http://setlist-live.com/arashi/11191.html

Quite fitting and interesting they kicked things off with Tadaima as they seldom start their concerts with a B-side song

The solos ... I'm surprised they did their older ones and yay for Ohno doing his 1st very solo song from their One album :heart {hard to believe it has been 11 years since One was released}

Also great to see Oh Yeah! and Everybody Zenshin as both were great songs from Time which that album still sets a high benchmark for their subsequent albums

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https://fbcdn-photos-g-a.akamaihd.ne...d2c4c2e3a6cd35

Quote:

The seats. ‪#‎JapoArena‬

Also, according to my Japanese friend who was in the queues just now...

- Facial recognition made the queues move slower than usual, but at least it prevented unnecessary commotion outside.
- There's a donation box for Kumamoto at the goods booths.
- They're using the same penlight setting like the one during Japonism Tour last year.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...3792938&type=3

Quote:

- Starts with Tadaima.

- They also include "Mikazuki" that they didn't perform during the tour last year.

-Sho-san does the drumming during Lucky Man.

- For Nino's solo "Himitsu", the 4 members wear animal costumes like they did during Arafes'13.

- Aiba's Disco Star also has the 4 members as backdancers.

- Oh, the 4 members backdance for Leader's "Rain" too
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...38901979474918

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According to Sho-san during the MC this evening, he had been studying hard for an exam to qualify for some kind of News Zero program, but the results will come out this Monday.

He's not really confident that he'll pass though.

No wonder he looks like he really needs to sleep lately... And with concert preparations and all... Being a newscaster is really tough, huh. ‪#‎JapoArena‬
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...38982126133570

KarenPang 23rd April 2016 02:58 PM

Quote:

During "Everybody Zenshin", Aiba/Matsumoto/Ohno suddenly did a part of choreo from years ago.

Nino just laughed. Sho was shocked and made his "Eh? Seriously?" face.

And then all 5 of them ended up making the same "Eh?" face. ‪#‎JapoArena‬
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...38916852806764

Quote:

The other 4 backdanced for Aiba-kun's "Disco Star". It's as ridiculous as their "Shake It! with MJ" (Arafes'12). LOL

Their dance for Leader's "Rain" was similar as the one they did in the VTR during Arafes 2012. So cool!

For Nino's "Himitsu", it's almost the same with the one during Arafes'13. The 4 of them wore animal costumes.

While Sho-san was drumming at the beginning of "Lucky Man", Matsujun did the rap. ‪#‎JapoArena‬
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...38918962806553

KarenPang 23rd April 2016 04:27 PM

Quote:

JAPONISM SHOW IN ARENA (Sundome Fukui 4/23):

- 1st show started around 1 pm and ended at 3.21 pm. 2nd show started around 6 pm and ended at 8.26 pm.

- The concert started with the venue in pitch black. The only light was from the screen at the back with "Tadaima" lyrics. Without music, Arashi's voices echoed.... So beautiful.

- Solo performances had the other 4 members as backdancers, except for Matsujun's and Sho-san's. For Nino's "Himitsu", they wore animal costumes like they did during Arafes'13.

- After dancing to Aiba-kun's ridiculous "Disco Star", Nino collapsed. (lol)

- For Sho-san's solo "T.A.B.O.O 2016 ver", DJxMJ appeared.

- "Lucky Man" began with Sho-san's snare-drumming with the Juniors.

- "In the Room" began with Nino's tap dance in the dark, up and down the stairs.

- The choreo for "I seek" was very adorable and funny.

- When Aiba-kun asked during the MC, "Who came to our arena tour 9 years ago?", a few audiences raised their hand.

- Sho-san said he'd been studying hard to qualify for some kind of News Zero program, the result of his test will come out this Monday.

- In their early days, Arashi used to brag about "performing at a Dome" because even though Sundome Fukui is actually a small arena shaped like a Dome, there's still the word "Dome". Even now, they still think of Sundome Fukui as their "first Dome".
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...205884/?type=3

KarenPang 23rd April 2016 05:14 PM

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...25&oe=5773E225

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[‪#‎SHIYAGARE‬ 4/23]

Seems like 2017 will be a tough year for "Sakurai-Faction".
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...534568/?type=3

Ahem

KarenPang 23rd April 2016 06:15 PM

An ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA ribbon streamer which many of them were released during the concert(s)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cgu-QgEU4AA-ybO.jpg

https://twitter.com/ami_arashi1525/s...81385929248769

KarenPang 24th April 2016 10:37 AM

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA kicked off this weekend at Sundome Fukui

Today's setlist

1.ただいま
2.A・R・A・S・H・I
3.Happiness
4.Sakura
5.Japonesque
6.ワイルドアットハート
7.イン・ザ・ルーム
8.復活LOVE
9.Oh Yeah!
10.Lucky Man
11.Trouble maker
12.Daylight
13.Everybody前進
14.I seek
15.Disco Star(相葉雅紀)
16.Rain(大野智)
17.秘密(二宮和也)
18.Shake it!(松本潤)
19.T.A.B.O.O(櫻井翔)
20.三日月
21.マスカレード
22.Bolero!
23.青空の下、キミのとなり
24.暁
25.miyabi-night
26.心の空
27.僕らがつないでいく

Encore

28.迷宮ラブソング
29.愛を叫べ
30.感謝カンゲキ雨嵐

http://setlist-live.com/arashi/11195.html

The tour will resume in the 1st weekend of May at Hiroshima Green Arena

KarenPang 24th April 2016 02:24 PM

Quote:

SHO: "Does anyone realise that Sundome Fukui is actually our first Dome?"

When they're younger and Arashi's not this popular, they used to dream about doing concerts at a Dome. So when they got to perform at SunDOME Fukui, they're so excited even though it's actually a small arena shaped like a Dome.

SHO: "When we appeared during the concert, we were like, "We finally got to be in a Dome~"."

JUN: "We've been wondering why it's not listed as one of the 5 major Domes."

SHO: "Right? For 10 years, the phrase we'd been dreaming to say was, "Those at the back there, can you see~?" (Because a Dome is usually a huge venue)."

They took almost 8 years to get to perform in an actual Dome and then, even without them dreaming of it, they became big enough to conquer National Stadium. You've come so far, ARASHI-san. ‪#‎JapoArena‬
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...39023792796070

Quote:

"Sakurai Sho's exam" is included in the contents of tomorrow's News Zero.

So I guess that means he passed.

Though I don't know what the "Gachi exam" is all about
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...39319936099789

KarenPang 25th April 2016 03:49 AM

Ratings for 2nd episode of MatsuJun's 99.9 ~Keiji Senmon Bengoshi~ - 19.1%

1st episode ratings was 15.5%

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainm...012463490.html

Beauty4123 25th April 2016 05:26 AM

Wow, the ratings are really going up! That's absolutely fantastic! I'm so happy for MatsuJn. :vbhappy I have yet to even watch the first episode, though...still waiting/searching for subs. :weep I, however, did watch the first episode of 'Sekai Ichii Muzukashii Koi' & I looove it! It's turning out to be such a cute drama, and watching Ohno's character (Reiji) bend over backwards (so to speak :P) to try & impress Haru's Character (Misaki) is hilarious yet adorable, all at the same time. :laugh :heart I already can't wait to watch more episodes!

KarenPang 25th April 2016 03:09 PM

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...66&oe=57A76323

Quote:

Ah. Sakurai-caster sat for the national examination of "Universal Manners", not the Intellectual Property one. It's just a coincidence that the IP one was also held around the same time.

"Universal Manners" has both practical and written tests.

SHO: "If they don't air it, that means I've failed. And even if I've passed and there's an urgent news, it won't be aired either."

lol I hope it'll be aired. ‪#‎ZERO‬
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...39921059373010

KarenPang 26th April 2016 10:12 AM

https://fbcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.ne...402d7f00934196

Quote:

[NEWS ZERO 4/25]

To understand better about Paralympics and disabilities, Sakurai-caster challenged the national examination of Universal Manners and splendidly scored 100 points.

According to the adviser of Paralympic Support Center, Sho-san was very passionate with his study, even writing down notes during the test. And the number of people who obtained perfect score for the 2nd grade test is very few.

"We're truly grateful that a national idol willingly took the test and conveyed it to the public."
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...458000/?type=3

KarenPang 27th April 2016 01:29 PM

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA shop photos

Aiba - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...53313688055744

MatsuJun - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...53313688055744

Nino - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...53313688055744

Ohno - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...53313688055744

Sakurai - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...53313688055744

Pairings - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...53313688055744

Group - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...53313688055744

KarenPang 28th April 2016 03:55 AM

[Sekaiichi Muzukashii Koi #3] #Sekamuzu

NEWS ZERO's Sakurai-kun. The one and only.

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...72&oe=57BF2F68

https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...390002/?type=3

The last part , huh ? :laugh

KarenPang 29th April 2016 03:13 AM

Quote:

Nino doesn’t want to celebrate his birthday during Waku Waku Gakkou 2016

Last March 27th, in Ninomiya’s FM Radio program “BayStorm“, he received a message from a listener stating that they are looking forward to the Waku Waku Gakkou, which made Ninomiya feel bitter. He explains that every time Arashi has a live tour, it never falls on his birthday.

This year, Arashi’s “Japonism Show” in Arena will be starting on April 21st till August 10th. But on June 18th, there will be Waku Waku Gakkou’s opening in Osaka, which is the closest date to Nino’s birthday that falls on 17th of June.

Last year, Arashi’s Ohno & Aiba’s birthdays were celebrated during the “ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2014 THE DIGITALIAN” and Ninomiya said that he wanted to do the same.

“I really don’t want to celebrate during Waku Waku Gakkou. Its not a tour, its an event. It’s my dream to celebrate during a tour. It’s not because I want to celebrate with tona of people around, I just want to celebrate during a tour.” For Nino, having his birthday celebrated during a concert is a different thing completely.

“Every other members got to have their birthday celebrated during a tour. It’s only me who gets to celebrate it during Waku Waku Gakkou. But its not that, I just want to celebrate it while we’re on tour. I want to do it during a concert.”

The first and the last time Ninomiya got to celebrate his birthday during a concert was during “ARASHI Marks 2008 Dream-A-live” in Fukuoka, June 18th. The joy and happiness from that time stuck in his mind, and Nino added that if they celebrate it during Waku Waku Gakkou, he would definitely not respond. “I’ll just be sitting down and say ‘We’re in a class right now’.”

Its not as if he wouldn’t be happy with all the birthday wishes from the fans, but “celebrating his birthday during Waku Waku Gakkou” just won’t make him happy.
https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...062112/?type=3

Quote:

Last Mar 30th, during the broadcast of news every, Arashi‘s Ninomiya Kazunari made a VTR appearance to promote his TV show ‘Nino-san‘. When they asked him about his kouhai who is working for news every, Ninomiya joked, “I always see Fujii-san on TV when I watch the program, but I never see Koyama. Is he really in the news? My TV won’t show Koyama, so this is the first time I hear about him being on the show.”

Ninomiya also added, “With Koyama, we’ve never had the chance to eat together, but I did get to work with him a few times. He’s hardworking and he always give his all in his work. I believe that he’s doing what he loves to do and he’s really happy about it too.”

In response to his sempai, Koyama said,”I’m really happy about this. I always admired how much Ninomiya-san puts into his acting. I hope one day I’ll appear on his TV screen. Also, please do invite me for a meal later on!”
https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...112112/?type=3

KarenPang 29th April 2016 01:13 PM

Today is DAIGO & Kitagawa Keiko's wedding reception + ceremony

Aiba & Sakurai were among the celebrities who attended

Quote:

結婚式来てた人

高橋みなみ
水トアナ
テリー伊藤
相葉くん
櫻井くん

ハリセンボン2人
サバンナ高橋
Hyde
三田寛子
篠原ともえ
柳沢慎吾
安めぐみ
https://twitter.com/kitagawakeikor1/...07644045991936

KarenPang 1st May 2016 02:31 PM

Final tour date of KAT-TUN 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR "10Ks!" took place today at Tokyo Dome

Sakurai attended the concert but he left after the 1st encore segment

KarenPang 2nd May 2016 04:35 AM

Quote:

Sho-san went to watch KAT-TUN's Tokyo Dome concert today!

He was wearing a white V-neck t-shirt and jeans. He's so enthusiastic, kept swaying his body along while sitting. After the end of double encore, he gave them a big applause and smiled brightly heart emoticon
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...44130655618717

Quote:

Basically, KAT-TUN think of Sakurai Sho as... "Johnny's mother".

KAMENASHI: The father is Kimura (Takuya)-san and the mother is Sho-kun. Stern and able to balance the family... I can only think of Sho-kun.

UEDA: The mother is Sakurai-kun. Sakurai-kun is kind and he seems to have the tolerance of a mother. He has an aura that seems to embrace you, doesn't he? I want to consult with him about my problems.
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...44138368951279

KarenPang 2nd May 2016 10:24 AM

Quote:

SAKURAI SHO, WATCHING OVER KAT-TUN UNTIL THE END

Yesterday, Sho-san went to watch KAT-TUN's last concert at Tokyo Dome before their hiatus.

Wearing a white V-necked CLOUDY t-shirt and jeans, he was sitting in the front row of the acquaintance seat with JUMP's Takaki, Yaotome, Yabu, Okamoto and Nakajima next to him.

He kept swaying his body along to the music while sitting and sometimes plunged forward for more space. When Ueda-kun's truck moved in front of their seats, Ueda-kun bowed to Sho-san.

Before the start of double encore, everyone at the acquaintance seat began to leave one by one, including Sho-san. But right when the song started, only Sho-san was seen watching on the balcony at the back, clapping his hands and smiling when it ended.

P/S: Sakurai Sho was the one who announced KAT-TUN's debut 10 years ago, helped to announce Taguchi-kun's withdrawal last year (he even changed KAT-TUN's performing turn with Arashi's to give them some time to get themselves together), hosted KAT-TUN's last variety show appearance recently and yesterday he was there with them until the end.
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...897014/?type=3

KarenPang 3rd May 2016 04:44 AM

Quote:

Sakurai Sho and KAT-TUN have their own history, huh.

KAT-TUN's debut - the one who announced it was Sakurai Sho

Taguchi-kun's withdrawal - the one who announced it was also Sakurai Sho
KAT-TUN's last variety show appearance - in Sakurai Sho's The Yakai

KAT-TUN's 10th Anniv concert - Sakurai Sho attended and watched over them until the end of the concert
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...44352222263227

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...07&oe=57AA053E

Quote:

[NEWS ZERO 5/2]

Sakurai-caster's comment on KAT-TUN's 10th Anniversary concert:

"I, too, was given the chance to watch their concert from the beginning until the end yesterday. This concert was held on their 10th anniversary, so for them and for their fans, I think it made them think about many things. When I looked at the audiences seat, it's a given that lots of them were crying.

However, I could see that they (KAT-TUN) were facing their fans optimistically and when the 3 of them said, "Let's meet again!" to each other, that really left an impression on me. It's a wonderful concert."
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...544410/?type=3

KarenPang 3rd May 2016 07:33 AM

Quote:

Higashiyama-senpai impression on Sakurai Sho is very interesting.

"If it's that Sakurai, you can't really mess with him. Because he's Sakurai." - Higashiyama-senpai
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...45017265530056

Big words coming from a dai senpai

KarenPang 5th May 2016 02:05 PM

Quote:

The reason why Ohno Satoshi made Sakurai Sho call him "Satoshi-kun":

"Because the way Sho-kun called me "Oh-chan" was strangely cute that it gave me a bad feeling."
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...46349392063510

KarenPang 5th May 2016 04:49 PM

Quote:

"Sho-chan is the cutest when he's eating. He eats so intently like everything else around him is invisible. "Delicious!" "Super delicious!" "This is exceptionally delicious!" He always comes up with those 3 comments. (lol) Watching him eat makes me feel good."

"Sho-chan has been afraid of heights since long ago. During concert meetings, he usually sits next to me. When we're talking about high places, he'll show me his palms and say, "Look, I'm sweating!" (lol) That's Sho-chan's lovable side."

"Sho-kun loves to find funny videos or images and watch them on his phone. When I'm sitting next to him, he shows them to me. "Look, it's so funny!""

"Sho-kun is always so nice. When everyone around us is chatting and I'm being left out, he'll casually drag me into the conversation to get me involved."
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...46442628720853

https://fbcdn-photos-c-a.akamaihd.ne...b13f0cdb6a3e86

Quote:

INOUE: (to Sho-san) If we win, tell me your phone number.

SHO: Sure.

JUN: Then if you lose, don't come to VS Arashi ever again.

INOUE: No way! Then if we win, no need to give me your phone number.

JUN: *grins*

That's Matsumoto Jun's way of saying, "Over my dead body". ‪#‎VSA‬
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...46454558719660

Heh

Beauty4123 6th May 2016 05:02 AM

PV previews for "I seek" & "Daylight":


I love how the "I seek" PV seems to have a bit of a party, going on in it...and although "Daylight" looks pretty simple so far, I still think it's looking beautiful (and MatsuJun, too! :smitten) and fits the song, at the same time. :) Can't wait for the full videos!

KarenPang 6th May 2016 08:54 AM

PV preview footages of both I seek & Daylight which were all aired this morning on various news programmes

Mezamashi https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...6998084419727/

Hayadoki https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...7023184417217/

ZIP! & Sekamuzu ranking https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...7032834416252/

I seek PV preview only

Asachan https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...7052864414249/

Oha4! https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...7014284418107/

Daylight PV preview only

Good Morning! https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...7015751084627/

I seek has a home party theme according to the news programmes

Daylight looks good although it reminds me of KinKi Kids's 夢を見れば傷つくこともある to a certain extent :x

Also towards the end of most of the video clips , group shot of I seek / Daylight can be seen

KarenPang 6th May 2016 10:59 AM

This user compiled all of I seek / Daylight PV preview footages into 1 long video clip

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...6079119800804/

Most if not all were already posted by me but some of the footages in the clip are new

KarenPang 6th May 2016 01:09 PM

ARASHI will perform I seek next week on MUSIC STATION

2016/05/13

嵐 - I seek
工藤静香 - Without Your Love & 抱いてくれたらいいのに
Dream Ami - トライ・エヴリシング
西野カナ - あなたの好きなところ
Hey! Say! JUMP - 真剣SUNSHINE

Looking forward to see more Ohno x Chinen interactions with each other :D

Also hopefully they will perform Daylight the week after . Am surprised it's not a medley they're doing

KarenPang 7th May 2016 10:07 AM

https://fbcdn-photos-b-a.akamaihd.ne...d8385649997234

https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...378572/?type=3

Wise words Sakurai

KarenPang 7th May 2016 01:48 PM

Today's ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA setlist that took place at Hiroshima Green Arena

This's for the 1pm time slot

01.ただいま
02.A・R・A・S・H・I
03.Happiness
04.Sakura
05.Japonesque
06.ワイルドアットハート
07.イン・ザ・ルーム
08.復活LOVE
09.Oh Yeah!
10.Lucky Man
11.Trouble maker
12.Daylight
13.Everybody前進
14.I seek
15.Disco Star(相葉雅紀)
16.Rain(大野智)
17.秘密(二宮和也)
18.Shake it!(松本潤)
19.T.A.B.O.O(櫻井翔)
20.三日月
21.マスカレード
22.Bolero!
23.青空の下、キミのとなり
24.心の空
25.僕らがつないでいく

Encore

26.GUTS!
27.愛を叫べ
28.感謝カンゲキ雨嵐

http://setlist.mx/concerts/197596

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA will resume tomorrow at the same venue

KarenPang 7th May 2016 04:53 PM

[Osama no Brunch 2016.05] In which Jun wet his sofa while sleeping.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ch3VkNcU4AABzJK.jpg

https://twitter.com/transitions0101/...73534504980480

:roflmao :roflmao :roflmao

KarenPang 7th May 2016 06:25 PM

Johnny's WEST will join ARASHI in this year's Waku Waku Gakkou

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ch3mVqIVAAAPeZn.jpg

https://twitter.com/ayapppun/status/728991982077366273

It will be very chaotic & noisy for sure , LOL

KarenPang 8th May 2016 04:16 AM

Yesterday's ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA setlist that took place at Hiroshima Green Arena

This's for the 6pm timeslot

01.だだいま
02.A・R・A・S・H・I
03.Happiness
04.Sakura
05.Japonesque
06.ワイルドアットハート
07.イン・ザ・ルーム
08.復活LOVE
09.Oh Yeah!
10.Lucky Man
11.Trouble maker
12.Daylight
13.Everybody前進
14.I seek
15.Disco Star(相葉雅紀)
16.Rain(大野智)
17.秘密(二宮和也)
18.Shake it!(松本潤)
19.T.A.B.O.O(櫻井翔)
20.三日月
21.マスカレード
22.Bolero!
23.青空の下、キミのとなり
24.暁
25.miyabi-night
26.心の空
27.僕らがつないでいく

Encore

28.迷宮ラブソング
29.愛を叫べ
30.感謝カンゲキ雨嵐

http://setlist.mx/concerts/197595

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA will resume later today at the same venue

KarenPang 8th May 2016 01:53 PM

Quote:

[5/7 JAPONISM SHOW in HIROSHIMA (2nd Show)]

About Sekamuzu drama...
SHO: What episode you're filming now?
OHNO: Episode 7.
AIBA: What kind of scene?
OHNO: My bed scene with Misaki-chan.
AMNS: NO WAY!!
OHNO: It's true! If you think I'm lying, watch episode 7!
SHO: The 2 of you being filmed together on the bedside?
OHNO: Ah... That's not really...
JUN: Is it just a dream?
OHNO: Eh?
SHO: I'll definitely watch!

Matsujun continued with his "99.9" drama promo.
AIBA: There's no bed scene in episode 7?
JUN: No such thing!
SHO: Not even 0.1%?
JUN: Not even 0.1%!
SHO: How unfortunate!
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...68477413364732

Quote:

[JAPONISM HIROSHIMA 5/8]

Sakurai Sho's in such a good mood that he couldn't stop dancing around and laughing and giving direct fanservice to fans one by one.

Even though he couldn't really sleep last night.
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...48176238547492

Quote:

Sakurai Sho's in such a good mood that when Nino greeted the audiences with, "Irasshaimase! Irasshaimase! Tadaima!"...

he replied with "Okaeri!" ‪#‎JapoArena‬
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...48195048545611

KarenPang 8th May 2016 04:45 PM

Today's ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA setlist that took place again at Hiroshima Green Arena

01.ただいま
02.A・R・A・S・H・I
03.Happiness
04.Sakura
05.Japonesque
06.ワイルドアットハート
07.イン・ザ・ルーム
08.復活LOVE
09.Oh Yeah!
10.Lucky Man
11.Trouble maker
12.Daylight
13.Everybody前進
14.I seek
15.Disco Star(相葉雅紀)
16.Rain(大野智)
17.秘密(二宮和也)
18.Shake it!(松本潤)
19.T.A.B.O.O(櫻井翔)
20.三日月
21.マスカレード
22.Bolero!
23.青空の下、キミのとなり
24.miyabi-night
25.心の空
26.僕らがつないでいく

Encore

27.GUTS!
28.愛を叫べ
29.感謝カンゲキ雨嵐

http://setlist.mx/concerts/197594

ARASHI "Japonism Show" in ARENA will resume on 23rd July at Shizuoka Ecopa Arena

KarenPang 9th May 2016 02:16 PM

MatsuJun's 99.9 ~Keiji Senmon Bengoshi~ drama scored a rating of 16.3% for episode 4 despite the Golden Week holiday

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainm...012549980.html

KarenPang 10th May 2016 09:26 AM

Daylight -short ver.- will be aired tonight on M-ON! TV

5/10(火)

[MV]

Daylight -short ver.- / 嵐
Mint / 安室奈美恵

[NEWS]

「Ken Hirai 20th Anniversary Special !! Live Tour 2016」国立代々木競技場 第一体育館 5.8(日) / 平井堅

http://www.m-on.jp/program/detail/sakidori/

KarenPang 11th May 2016 03:49 AM

Daylight -short ver.-

https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...9942660791936/

KarenPang 11th May 2016 09:05 AM

I seek -short ver.- will be aired tonight on M-ON! TV

5/11(水)

[MV]

I seek -short ver.- / 嵐
NEW / AAA

[NEWS]

「BLOCK B 2016 LIVE BLOCKBUSTER IN JAPAN」東京国際フォーラムA 5.9(月) / Block B

http://www.m-on.jp/program/detail/sakidori/

KarenPang 11th May 2016 03:54 PM

I seek -short ver.-

https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...0415310744671/

SunshineSlayer 12th May 2016 04:47 AM

I just want to say, thanks KarenPang for always keeping us up to date!

KarenPang 12th May 2016 11:20 AM

https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...1e&oe=57A5A241

https://www.facebook.com/heysayjumpm...919123/?type=3

:laugh :laugh :laugh

KarenPang 13th May 2016 07:49 AM

Quote:

Apparently Sakurai Sho was spotted at Japanese Olympic Committee office yesterday.

"My dad's acquaintance saw Sakurai Sho in suits, walking out of JOC office yesterday, surrounded by a bunch of guys in suits. He said, "For a moment, I forgot that he's an Arashi member"."
https://www.facebook.com/niea.triest...51166161581833

KarenPang 13th May 2016 11:26 AM

I seek / Daylight group + solo shots

http://i65.tinypic.com/11sgmc5.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/2iqk13t.jpg

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=profile&artist=10

ARASHI will be performing I seek later on MUSIC STATION . Looking forward to see more Ohno x Chinen fanboy interactions

And I think they will perform Daylight next week on the show

KarenPang 13th May 2016 02:02 PM

Snippets of ARASHI at today's MUSIC STATION have already been uploaded :O

Mini Suite -- https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...1561823963353/

Talk with HSJ -- https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...1564763963059/

I seek performance -- https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...1581953961340/

Talk & rankings -- https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...1598730626329/

And as expected they will perform Daylight next week

2016年5月20日(金)20:00~20:54

<出演者および演奏曲>

・aiko「信号」
・嵐「Daylight
・A.B.C-Z「Take a "5" Train」
・きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ「PONPONPON」
・DAIGO「K S K」
・back number「僕の名前を」

KarenPang 14th May 2016 09:11 AM

avex Taiwan will release all 3 editions of I seek / Daylight on 8th June

收录于6/8预定发行单曲「嵐 -- I seek / Daylight」中

http://www.avex.com.tw/artist/artist...istCode=ARASHJ

KarenPang 15th May 2016 05:43 AM

https://scontent-sin1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...53&oe=57D76CA9

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SAKURAI SHO AS NTV'S MAIN NEWSCASTER FOR RIO OLYMPICS!

Sakurai Sho has been appointed as NTV's Olympics newscaster for the 5th time. He was the main newscaster for Beijing and London Olympics, and the special newscaster for Vancouver and Sochi Olympics.

With Akashiya Sanma and Ueda Shinya as the supporters, he will be reporting from Rio, Brazil from August 8 until August 19.

(TRIVIA: Sakurai Sho holds the record as the youngest ever sent to Olympics as NTV's main newscaster. It's in 2008, around 2 years since his career as a newscaster began.)
https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...type=3&theater

Woo go Sakurai go !

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16.05.13 Music Station Mini Sta + Opening + Arashi Talk
Mini Sta Arashi and Hey! Say! JUMP

https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...4239184577112/

16.05.13 Music Station Arashi and Hey! Say! JUMP
Single Rank (JUMP 1st Rank) + Talk Arashi x JUMP + Maji SUNSHINE
Arashi VTR (Wink's ranking Finger Pointing King ranking,Ohno Camera Eye Contact Compilation) + JUMP Talk + I Seek
Ending JUMP + Arashi

https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...4239532307112/

KarenPang 15th May 2016 01:48 PM

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https://www.facebook.com/StormRainbo...420241/?type=3

KarenPang 16th May 2016 04:09 AM

MatsuJun's 99.9 ~Keiji Senmon Bengoshi~ drama scored a rating of 18.9% in its 5th episode

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainm...012592850.html

KarenPang 16th May 2016 05:50 AM

Yesterday's J-Melo - Hey ! Say ! JUMP's MajiSUNSHINE + Campus Buzz (Keio University and Arashi)

https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...4242109922112/

Aga-chan 16th May 2016 07:07 PM

Years ago, these threads used to be much more active.
I guess, people fell out of fandom?

Thanks for keeping it going.

KarenPang 17th May 2016 06:07 AM

Today is Flying Get day for I seek / Daylight

Outside Tower Records Umeda Osaka Marubiru

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CioiUz0UUAAwIeE.jpg

https://twitter.com/ars_617/status/732435644618817537

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99.9 (TBS, Sun, 21:00)
Matsumoto Jun, Kagawa Teruyuki
E1 - 15.5%
E2 - 19.1%
E3 - 16.2%
E4 - 16.3%
E5 - 18.9%
https://twitter.com/unleashthegeek/s...44378115153920

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Originally Posted by Aga-chan (Post 3199570)
Years ago, these threads used to be much more active.
I guess, people fell out of fandom?

Thanks for keeping it going.

Yeah & there were people I used to know who supported the Johnnys quite considerably but now they're not into them anymore which's a pity

Nowadays the Johnnys threads on here are mainly kept updated by me and occasionally the weirdo user or 2 (not referring to you) pops in and post and they're not even loyal Johnnys fans to begin with

They just post to stir up random weird trouble/interest and ask lame questions that sometimes I don't even have the answer to

Aga-chan 17th May 2016 07:56 AM

That's really a pity. I am not that much into Johnny's like I used to be, too. But the occasional song is fine. And their variety shows and interviews are usually fun to watch.
I'm not really into the newer Johnny's, though. Probably because of age difference? They could be my children. lol

But what's with those, say, younger Johnny's groups and losing members? Was it like that back in the day, too? I mean one or two members are, let's say, fine, depending on the original number, but losing half the members like NEWS and KAT-TUN?

The thing is, it really seems like the members of Arashi like each other. But with KAT-TUN I don't know. I figured that they may not reach their 10th anniversary. It's not like it's about being born in a different generation, because they were all born in the 80s. I guess it's a difference in character.

KarenPang 17th May 2016 08:03 AM

yeah I'm not into the recent Johnnys groups but I like/support Kis-My-Ft2 . I don't support Sexy Zone & Johnnys WEST though

Seems that the more established Johnnys from ARASHI onwards are more stable as to see members leave from KAT-TUN to NEWS & even Hey ! Say ! JUMP is so depressing

Anyway as with any group , I think each ARASHI members' relationships weren't that good when they were 1st formed . For Ohno , the other 4 didn't even know he existed within the agency as back then , Ohno was in Kyoto often to do stageplays

Let alone Sakurai had a really bad temper as he gets angry/agitated frequently but as time goes by , he's more mellowed down considerably

Before they hosted VS ARASHI , they were already hosting a whole string of different variety shows but VS ARASHI alongside with Hitmitsu , Arashi no Shukudai-kun (they shouldn't have cancelled it =( ) & Arashi ni Shiyagere helped to elevate their popularity , alongside with their individual activities/achivements too

Of course back then MatsuJun was the most popular cos of his acting in Gokusen & subsequently Hana Yori Dango but now each of them are equally popular which's a rarity as it's seldom heard of that in groups/bands as normally only 1/2 are the most popular while the other members are not

Aga-chan 17th May 2016 08:23 AM

Hey! Say! JUMP lost members, too?!

It's natural that there is tension. They are individuals with different personalities after all. And they have to spend lots of time together.
It seems Arashi learnt to accept their differences. No one ever seems to say things like talk more to Ohno.

I would have never thought that Sakurai gets easily irritated. He doesn't look like that at all anymore. lol

I really really like that everyone in Arashi is popular. Like that their popularity probably won't waver easily. It's nice that it's not MatsuJun plus 4 other guys.
Just like when they ask mostly female guests which Arashi member they like most, not everyone says MatsuJun. It's cute that Oguri Shun is a huge Ohno fan. ^^

KarenPang 17th May 2016 08:30 AM

Yeah HSJ's Morimoto left 5 years ago as he was caught for underage smoking :x

At least now he's returning back to the music business with a new group although I couldn't recognise him at 1st lol

From what I know , Sakurai was quite feared in the agency as his temper was just really bad . He's not like that anymore as I guess time mellowed things down

As for Ohno , nobody literally knew who he was when they announce their group formation on a cruise ship in Hawaii some 17 years back . I think that time it was the 1st time the other 4 saw/met him in person o_O

Well at least things worked out nicely for them now . Someone in the group should start to settle down 1st although given their non stop never seem to waver down popularity I don't know

And for Ohno to get caught in a relationship sometime back , heh that was a surprise given that he's a mummy's boy (whose mum still buy his clothes up to now -_-)

Aga-chan 17th May 2016 08:45 AM

I heard about their formation. They talked about it during their stay in Hawaii around their 15th anniversary? And Ohno started crying. lol They said they all started crying, but no one wants to see that. Not true. I wanted to see it! *o*

He may just not have the time to go shopping? I mean it's the person who cuts his own hair, we are talking about. lol Perhaps he prefers to go fishing or to draw than to go shopping. Or he's just bad with choosing clothes. =P

KarenPang 17th May 2016 08:53 AM

Yes that was true and for them to go back to the very same place when they made their debut , it was emotional to them for sure

Last I know , Ohno ordered his clothes & shoes via Direct Mail . I don't know if he still does it but hey his mum knows best x)

Aga-chan 17th May 2016 08:56 AM

To go shopping as a Johnny's must be difficult as is. lol

That reminds me of the time when, I think, Sakurai said that Ohno put his chin forward, so no one recognizes him. LOL

KarenPang 17th May 2016 09:02 AM

Maybe that's why some Johnnys come here to my country for private holidays as they cherish the privacy when they're overseas because no way they can walk freely if they're in Japan

And when Sakurai came here , he was able to walk around freely like a normal tourist from Japan . He also said he visited certain places of interest in my country and nobody recognised him O_O

Aga-chan 17th May 2016 09:16 AM

Yeah. It must be refreshing to walk around town without people going Kya~h. lol

Like that segment in that one Arashi show, forgot the title, where Sakurai tries to be a normal tourist and not be recognized. Doesn't seem to work at all. lol

KarenPang 17th May 2016 09:20 AM

Indeed & I don't know why but to me seeing Johnnys in person in the flash , they look exactly the same as on TV/PV/magazine

I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing o_O

Aiba also came here before as well but that was for Tensai Shimura Doubsten and he visited the bird park . He was so scared of the numerous different birds it's quite hilarious actually LOL

Aga-chan 17th May 2016 09:26 AM

Did you see someone in person?

I would say it's a good thing. Means they aren't overly photoshopped etc.

Even if you like birds, many of them at once must be quite scary. lol

KarenPang 17th May 2016 09:30 AM

Yeah I've seen a few Johnnys in person when they came here

- Sakurai
- Ex KAT-TUN's Tanaka
- Tackey
- Kisumai's Kitayama
- A.B.C.Z's Kawai

Sakurai came here 3 years ago & he was the 1st Johnny I saw in person together with my sister who's a big fan of him . I was quite starstuck as that was a rare opportunity

For the other 4 , I saw them last year . For Tackey , Kitayama & Kawai , it was during Takizawa Kabuki Singapore while for Tanaka , it was during a music festival

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Packaging for both CD + DVD editions of I seek / Daylight



Is it me or the packaging looks really cheap for both ? :x

KarenPang 17th May 2016 11:00 AM

JNET Message - I seek / Daylight release with English subtitles

https://www.facebook.com/66475953697...3942840391918/

Aga-chan 17th May 2016 12:29 PM

Perhaps it's just the photographs? It's like the lighting makes them look overly plastic-y or something. I mean, it is plastic. =P

Have you talked to any of the Johnny's you've seen or met?
My friend who lives in Osaka told me that she once saw Uchi with his grandmother. Kind of cute.

KarenPang 17th May 2016 01:32 PM

Sorry I wasn't referring to the quality but rather the image concept of their new single

It looks really ... bare ? It's so different unlike Calling / Breathless . Anyway despite this , fans will still buy & I think I seek / Daylight will be able to sell well since both single songs are used for their dramas

And nah I wished I did , I was super near Tanaka when INKT came last November . Just that it was surreal to see him walked so freely/openly together with his band mate :O

KarenPang 17th May 2016 04:31 PM

The entire contents of I seek / Daylight have been uploaded online

PV wise , Daylight is way better . It's really odd that the sound effects were kept intact in the I seek PV o_O

Like Nino doing his cards shuffling in the I seek PV , the sound is kept intact & likewise when MatsuJun was flipping through the magazine . That kind of downgraded the PV and let alone waste of video flim too

Daylight PV has a lot of great shots of the members , be it group or solo . Reminds me of NEWS's Hikari no Shizuku & a gloomier version of To be free to a certain extent

I like the 2 B-sides . Tadaima is really touching & supersonic is just an in your face upbeat song

I think I seek / Daylight will be able to sell well , hopefully on par with what Calling / Breathless sold as I feel this time round , it deserves to have high sales

Aga-chan 17th May 2016 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KarenPang (Post 3199760)
It looks really ... bare ? It's so different unlike Calling / Breathless . Anyway despite this , fans will still buy & I think I seek / Daylight will be able to sell well since both single songs are used for their dramas

Ah, sorry. ^^;
Yeah, Daylight/I seek really is somewhat bare. But that minimalism fits the title, I guess? Between those two designs I prefer I seek/Daylight. Nice touch with the flowers.


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