[ARASHI] Arashi Thread 11 ~Across The Wind~

Welcome To The Eleventh Official Arashi Thread !

If I had to sum up this group in one word, it’d be “loveable”. They’re not an average boy band that bops around stage and lip syncs their songs while dancing provocative dances. The Stormy Boys are known and respected for their many works outside of the music world. Because of these ventures, their popularity has risen and keeps rising as their tenth anniversary nears.

What other boy band do you know that has balanced an extremely successful music career with acting careers and TV hosting careers? Not many, right? Over the course of their time in Johnny’s Jimusho, the Arashi boys have been in numerous successful dramas, hosted 11 shows (currently hosting three) and broadcast a weekly radio program. If that’s not hard work, I don’t know what is.

Things for the group haven’t always been so happy. Back in 2004, Aiba suffered pnuemothorax, the collapse of one lung due to immense pressure change in the chest cavity, which set the group back. Although Aiba felt he was just bothersome to the other members while he was hospitalized, the others thought otherwise. Even though he limited their promotional activities, all they thought about was his recovery. There’s also been scandals, like the one involving Nino and Masami Nagasawa and their “dating”. The incident got so serious, that jealous fans who bought tickets to their Time concert last summer had planned to get up and leave the venue when Nino began to sing. And of course we can’t forget Aiba’s scandalous photos being leaked by his ex-girlfiend. You know, the ones with him lying shirtless in bed with her? Aiba was almost suspended from Johnny’s for incident! And the recent fracture of Sho’s thumb during a rehearsal has risen fears for his health during their ever strenuous schedule. Although Arashi has had a few setbacks, they still continue to press forward!

But music is their primary focus of course, and their musical career has been nothing but an achievement. They debuted with their first single “A·RA·SHI” in November of 1999 and this single went on to become the highest first week single sales by a group. They held this award for seven years until KAT-TUN’s debut, “REAL FACE”, overtook it. Seven years is amazing, ne? And their musical success just hasn’t stopped yet, with the second highest single of last year and the current third highest selling single this year, Arashi’s music popularity is going great.

Although it may seem like the boys are serious workaholics, their fans recognize them as a group full of dorks. And these dorks happen to be the best of friends and have been for over 9 years. They aren’t just actors, singers, hosts, or performers - Arashi is a simply a family.




_MEMBERS
Ohno Satoshi (大野智)

- Oldest Arashi member
- Even though he's the oldest, he's looks like one of the youngest, ne?
- He was chosen to be Arashi's leader through a Rock-Paper-Scissors game, he still wishes Sho had won instead of him.
- A known mama's boy, it's been said that he still allows his mother to buy clothes for him.
- Also known as Riida or Captain
- Has been known for his amazing artistic ability, allowing him to even tour Japan with his art exhibit, "Freestyle" which has also spawned a successful photobook.

Aiba Masaki (相葉雅紀)

- Arashi's animal lover, which explains his weekly appearance on Tensai! Shimura Dobutsuen to play with wild animals
- He's been known for his expert English.
- He's also a little ditzy, deciding to join Johnny's only with the dream of meeting his idol Miyake Ken and playing basketball with SMAP.
- He's known affectionately to fans as Aibaka for his often stupid statements of the obvious and such.
- He did his first solo butai last fall, which got great reviews by the critics
- He has a large birthmark that covers his left should to his upper arm, he likes it, but hates it when editors airbrush it out.

Sakurai Sho (櫻井翔)

- Sho is known as Keio Boy throughout Johnny's Jimusho since he attended the prestigious college.
- He set the example for many of his kouhai that it's possible to attend college and still work, now many kouhai are attending university.
- Although he looks the most manly in Arashi, Sho is actually the biggest scaredy-cat.
- Hosts the popular news show, News ZERO, which he'll be covering the 2008 Olympics for.
- He writes all of the raps for Arashi's songs
- He studied English in university, so his pronunciation is really good. He also took Chinese in Junior High.

Ninomiya Kazunari (二宮和也)

- The prankster of Arashi
- Has made his Hollywood debut in Clint Eastwood directed film, "Letters from Iwo-jima", which won him loads of praise
- Has composed and written many of his solo songs.
- He's a confessed game freak, he's been known to play his DS for hours.
- Knows how to play both piano and guitar very well.
- Is ambidextrous, but prefers to use his left hand.

Matusmoto Jun (松本潤)

- The fashionista of ARASHI, in fact: He didn’t like the HYD curly hairstyle because of the fashion problems it posed on him. When he was on set, it was fine because he had costumes, but once he was out, he couldn’t find anything in his wardrobe to compliment his curly hairstyle.
- Matsujun is considered an elite in Johnny's, because he is one of the three in his batch to join Johnny's Entertainment without having to audition.
- He's been known to be the "bait" for for Arashi, bringing in fans with his good look and acting ability.
- He's the most serious in Arashi about their work, he wants everything to be perfect for them.
- The youngest member of Arashi.


_DISCOGRAPHY
Albums

* [2001.01.24] ARASHI No.1 ~Arashi wa Arashi wo Yobu~ (ARASHI No.1〜嵐は嵐を呼ぶ〜) | #1 | 323,030
* [2002.05.16] ARASHI Single Collection 1999-2001 | #4 | 141,670
* [2002.07.17] HERE WE GO! | #2 | 147,520
* [2003.07.09] How's it going? | #2 | ???
* [2004.07.21] Iza, Now (いざッ、Now) | #1 | ???
* [2004.11.10] 5x5 THE BEST SELECTION OF 2002←2004 | #1 | 170,000
* [2005.08.03] One | #1 | 147,970
* [2006.07.05] ARASHIC | #1 | 157,838
* [2007.07.11] Time | #1 | 280,002
* [2008.04.23] Dream"A"live | #1 | 291,080 *STILL CHARTING



Singles

* [1999.11.03] A・RA・SHI | #1 | 973,310
* [2000.04.05] SUNRISE Nippon / HORIZON (SUNRISE 日本) | #1 | 405,680
* [2000.07.12] Typhoon Generation (台風ジェネレーション) | #3 | 361,100
* [2000.11.08] Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi (感謝カンゲキ雨嵐) | #2 | 362,490
* [2001.04.18] Kimi no Tame ni Boku ga Iru (君のために僕がいる) | #1 | 323,020
* [2001.08.01] Jidai (時代) | #1 | 354,460
* [2002.02.06] a Day in Our Life | #1 | 378,050
* [2002.04.17] Nice na Kokoroiki (ナイスな心意気) | #1 | 239,730
* [2002.10.17] PIKA☆NCHI | #1 | 184,388
* [2003.02.13] Tomadoi Nagara (とまどいながら) | #2 | 175,290
* [2003.09.03] Hadashi no Mirai / Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono (ハダシの未来 / 言葉より大切なもの) | #2 | 222,687
* [2004.02.18] PIKA★★NCHI DOUBLE | #1 | 136,355
* [2004.08.18] Hitomi no Naka no Galaxy / Hero (瞳の中のGalaxy) | #1 | 256,187
* [2005.03.23] Sakura Sake (サクラ咲ケ) | #1 | 172,737
* [2005.11.16] WISH | #1 | 303,812
* [2006.05.17] Kitto Daijoubu (きっと大丈夫) | #1 | 204,190
* [2006.08.01] Aozora Pedal (アオゾラペダル) | #1 | 189,428
* [2007.02.21] Love so sweet | #1 | 441,103
* [2007.05.02] We can make it! | #1 | 204,775
* [2007.09.05] Happiness | #1 | 283,604
* [2008.02.20] Step and Go | #1 | 374,449
* [2008.06.25] One Love | #1 | 408,385 *STILL CHARTING
* [2008.08.20] truth / Kaze no Mukou e (風の向こうへ)

DVDs

* [2000.06.28] Suppin Arashi (スッピンアラシ)
* [2002.06.12] ALL or NOTHING
* [2002.06.25] PIKA☆NCHI LIFE IS HARD Dakedo HAPPY (ピカ☆ンチ LIFE IS HARDだけどHAPPY)
* [2003.12.17] How's it going? SUMMER CONCERT 2003
* [2004.02.18] Making of PIKA☆☆NCHI (ピカ☆☆ンチ)
* [2004.10.20] PIKA☆☆NCHI LIFE IS HARD Dakara HAPPY (ピカ☆☆ンチ LIFE IS HARDだからHAPPY)
* [2005.01.01] 2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!! (2004 嵐!いざッ、Now Tour!!)
* [2006.11.01] C x D x G no Arashi Vol. 1 (C x D x G no 嵐 Vol. 1)
* [2006.11.01] C x D x G no Arashi Vol. 2 (C x D x G no 嵐 Vol. 2)
* [2007.05.23] ARASHI AROUND ASIA
* [2007.10.03] Kiiroi Namida (黄色い涙)
* [2007.10.17] ARASHI AROUND ASIA + in DOME
* [2008.04.16] SUMMER TOUR 2007 FINAL Time -Kotoba no Chikara- (コトバノチカラ)


_FILMOGRAPHY
Movies

* [2003] PIKA☆NCHI Life is Hard Dakedo Happy (ピカ☆ンチ Life is Hard だけど Happy)
* [2004] PIKA★★NCHI Life is Hard Dakara Happy (ピカ☆☆ンチ Life is Hard だから Happy)
* [2007] Kiiroi Namida (黄色い涙)

Shows

* VS Arashi (2008-04-12 + still airing)
* Himitsu no Arashi-chan (2008-04-10 + still airing)
* Golden Rush Arashi (2007-10-20 + 2008-04-05, 23 episodes)
* Arashi no Shukudai-kun (2006-10-02 + still airing)
* Mago Mago Arashi (2005-2007, 125 episodes)
* Odoroki no Arashi SP 3 (2007-10-11)
* Odoroki no Arashi SP 2 (2007-03-23)
* Odoroki no Arashi SP 1 (2006-09-26)
* G no Arashi (2005-10-05 to 2006-09-27, 51 episodes)
* D no Arashi (2003-07-02 to 2005-09-28, 116 episodes)
* C no Arashi (2002-07-03 to 2003-06-25, 50 episodes)
* Arashi no Waza-ari (2004-2005, 50 episodes)
* Mayonaka no Arashi (2001-2002, 38 episodes)
* Nama Arashi (2002-2004)


_CONCERTS
* [2000.04.06 - 2000.04.30] Arashi FIRST CONCERT 2000 (嵐 FIRST CONCERT 2000)
* [2000.08.13 - 2000.08.29] Arashi Typhoon Generation SUMMER CONCERT 2000 (嵐 台風ジェネレーション SUMMER CONCERT 2000)
* [2001.03.25 - 2001.04.30] ARASHI SPRING CONCERT Arashi ga Haru no Arashi wo Yobu Concert (ARASHI SPRING CONCERT 嵐が春の嵐を呼ぶコンサート)
* [2001.12.23 - 2002.01.07] ARASHI All Arena tour Join the STORM nagoya osaka yokohama
* [2002.08.06 - 2002.09.08] ARASHI SUMMER 2002 HERE WE GO!
* [2002.12.28 - 2003.01.13] ARASHI STORM CONCERT 2003 Shin Arashi ATARASHI ARASHI (ARASHI STORM CONCERT 2003 新嵐 ATARASHI ARASHI)
* [2003.08.07 - 2003.09.07] USO!? Japan special "How's it going?" SUMMER CONCERT 2003 (USO!?ジャパンspecial "How's it going?" SUMMER CONCERT 2003)
* [2003.12.28 - 2004.01.12] Arashi WINTER CONCERT 2003-2004 ~LIVE IS HARD Dakara Happy~ (嵐 WINTER CONCERT 2003-2004 ～LIVE IS HARDだからHAPPY～)
* [2004.07.27 - 2004.08.31] 2004 D no Arashi! presents Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!! (2004 Dの嵐! presents 嵐! いざッ、Now Tour!!)
* [2005.07.26 - 2005.08.24] Arashi LIVE 2005 One SUMMER TOUR
* [2006.07.09 - 2006.08.31] Arashi SUMMER TOUR 2006 ARASHIC ARACHIC ARASICK Cool&Soul
* [2006.09.16 - 2006.09.17] 嵐 ARASHI FIRST CONCERT 2006 in Taipei～久等了！嵐來了
* [2006.11.11 - 2006.11.12] ARASHI FIRST CONCERT 2006 in Seoul ~You are my Seoul SOUL~ (嵐 ARASHI FIRST CONCERT 2006 in Seoul　～You are my ソウル SOUL～)
* [2007.01.03 - 2007.01.08] Arashi Kaigai Tour Gansei Kinen Kouen (嵐 海外ツアー凱旋記念公演)
* [2007.07.14 - 2007.10.08] Arashi Time Summer Tour 2007 - Kotobano Chikara (The Power of Words)
* [2008.05.16 - 2008.07.06] ARASHI Marks 2008 Dream-A-Live

_WHAT ARE THEY DOING NOW? / FUTURE EVENTS
* ARASHI Marks 2088 Dream-A-Live Dome Tour | 2008.05.16~2008.07.06
* Arashi Marks ARASHI AROUND ASIA 2008 | 2008.09.05~2008.11.15
* Hana Yori Dango Final Starring Matsujun | 2008.06.28 OUT~
* NTV Beijin Olympic Coverage with Sho as Main Newscaster | 2008.08.08~???
* 24Hrs Television/Love Save the Earth with Arashi as main supporting group | 2008.08.30~2008.08.31
* Arashi no Shukudai-kun | EVERY MONDAY AT 11:58 PM ON NTV~
* VS Arashi | EVERY SATURDAY AT 12:59 PM ON FUJI TV~
* Himitsu no Arashi-chan | EVERY THURSDAY AT 10:00 PM ON TBS~
* Maou starring Ohno | EVERY FRIDAY AT 10:00 PM ON TBS | 2008.07.04~2008.09.??
* NEWS ZERO featuring Sho | EVERY MONDAY AT 10:54 ON NTV~
* Tensai Shimura Doubutsuen featuring Aiba | EVERY SATURDAY AT 7:00 PM ON NTV~





Thread Set-Up from Irene. <3
GFX by minna. <3
Introduction by moi ~ <3

HAPPY POSTING!!








Oh yeah - Don't spam here. I don't want this one going as fast as the others did. PLZ & THX.

[Beauty4123]

ahh new thread! now..what should we discuss?

[ll moments ll]

Originally Posted by KaoriNeko

OMG. Don't say that. Hopefully we'll get normal clothes. D:

HAHAHAHA. they're Johnny's. they get no normal clothes.

Lisa;; currently, we're discussing their future MUSIC LOVERS appearance.

Irene;; but it's not a REAL concert! So we won't get any giant overcoats with feathers and sequins and stuff. What did KAT-TUN wear for their's?

[minna]

congrats for the new thread

XDDD normal clothes please.
it would be cool if they performed Truth
and wear dark clothes -with red -

[Amai Yume]

ooh, I absolutely love the thread title!! So pretty!!
I want them to perform in the clothes on the covers - the dark ones

[ll moments ll]

Kaori - LOL. KAT-TUN wore tour material like stuff. so i'm guessing Arashi will do the same.

besides, when K8 did promo for Zukkoke Otokomichi, they wore those rainbow seizure-inducing suits. AND THAT WAS JUST FOR TV. LOL.

[minna]

yeah but they won't perform the rainbow song
so they shouldn't wear something like that XDDD
(y'know there was a PV with a rainbow, was the song called RAINBOW?)

but I make a guess here: THEY WILL WEAR RED FOR TRUTH

[KarenPang]

great title for a brand new thread , Kaori

I want to know so far at this point in time , what're their top5 best selling singles ?

I know for album wise , it's their debut

^Um, did you read the first post?

Irene;; THEY DID?! OMG NO! I hope Arashi doesn't wear their concert outfits. OMFG. I'm crying. DDDDDDDDDDDDDD:

[ll moments ll]

if you look at the first post, Kaori posted the sales:

A-RA-SHI
Love so sweet
One Love *still charting*
A Day in Our Life
Step & Go

3 of them are recent singles too!

...why would i lie about the outfits? XD

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by KaoriNeko

^Um, did you read the first post?

oh sorry I didn't see it because I just woke up

Originally Posted by ll moments ll

if you look at the first post, Kaori posted the sales:

A-RA-SHI
Love so sweet
One Love *still charting*
A Day in Our Life
Step & Go

Thanks Irene

I just hoped it's a lie. I can't deal with Arashi's tour outfits. They definitely are in the top 3 of worst JE concert outfits. D:

[Beauty4123]

at least they're "different" than other JE groups tour outfits, right? just not in a good way, lol.

[Beauty4123]

this is aiba's part from today's himitsu no arashi:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6GWlD--A86c

[KarenPang]

What has Aiba been eating lately

he's funny in a good way . I was told that he can speak good 'english' techincally , has anyone heard him speak it before ? cos I haven't

[Beauty4123]

...good? i think this video proves he sucks at english, LOL.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z89tYFe65Po

but he's still adorable.

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by Beauty4123

...good? i think this video proves he sucks at english, LOL.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z89tYFe65Po

but he's still adorable.

lmao

well Kaori underlined the fact that he's an expert in Eng in the 1st post , well sorta but I do know that Sakurai's Eng command's quite decent

^I was being sarcastic. And you just could've clicked the link. O:

Lisa;; I downloaded that episode earlier and finished watching it a while ago. The whole episode is hilarious! Especially when they lose the game where they have to guess how many kilos of calories are in a food and they had to eat high calorie food! They were like crying! XDXD And we also find out that Ohno weighs 40kg! DDDD:
And also Nino and Aiba with the baby was so adorable! Especially when they were walking with the baby and Aiba called it "Uchi no ko~"

and Shukudaikun was funny too!
With the tranny who has a crush on Sho!

[yatsuda]

What?? 11th thread? This always happens while I'm asleep, LOL!!
Oh yeah, Shukudai-kun was really funny!! Poor Sho!! I just loved watching the boys crack up!!
I haven't seen enough concerts (only 3) to make a judgement on their concert outfits... are they THAT bad?? Guess I'm going to have fun searching on YouTube, LOL!
Oh, and today I bought "Za terebijyon" because it had Arashi on its cover (there was another tv guide with Riida & Toma on it... hard to choose! But I went for Arashi). I'll take pictures later and post them here!