Tribute post: Remembering Himitsu no Arashi-chan

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

The End of an Era: Remembering Himitsu no Arashi-chan



In case you haven't heard, Himitsu no Arashi-chan is ending in March 2013, i.e. it's got around 2 months left! I thought it was time for a tribute post of sorts, so I hope this doubles up as a HnA introduction for the newer fans and a reminiscence for the older more experienced ones.

For the fans who were around since 2008, HnA was actually Arashi's first prime time show; it coincided with Arashi's meteoric rise of fame, even as Japanese audiences were on a Hana Yori Dango* high.

T/N: Both HnA and HYD were TBS programs, this explains the tie-ups between the two shows, such as the "Hana Yori Matsujun" Arashi-chan Special.

HnA began as an investigative "social studies" program, where the members uncovered the secrets (himitsu) of different subjects ranging from Disneyland to Instant Noodles. As the producers seemed to run out of interesting social trivia, they then delved into the infamous Ageha Princesses, a corner which was spearheaded by a rather enthusiastic Aiba.

Since then, HnA has undergone several changes, which included...

Aiba and Ohno hunting for hornets…

Jun and Sho doing extremely ordinary things in a super cool manner…

dumping the guys in ice cold water (a JE first, apparently)…

...before finally arriving at the format which exists today.

What are some of your favorite Himitsu no Arashi-chan moments? Share your memories here! The more pictures and gifs rainbows, the better!

Here's mine: I call this "The Difference Between A Model Student and Leader".


Screen caps and gif credits: jharashi, AST, Stormy, yuckie-chan

Comments

[lilischka.livejournal.com]

The summer vacation trip (and calling Sho in Beijing). Nino fanboying the gamer guy in the specialist episode (way waaaaay early). Childminder. The Super Mario tournament (and Jun proving that he was the biggest nerd of 'em all...). Ohne being forced to wear a gazillion T-Shirts to break some record. Nino (and Gyaru!Aiba) dressing up to get their fortunes told. Arashi plus Daigo picking out cosmetic surgeries on New Halves. The Ageha craze (lasting soooo many episodes). The bakakkoi challenges (part one and two). THE HUMAN BEATBOX THING <3 The "first impression of Arashi" before the VIP room segment. ... Childminder (Sho and Nino being awesome in it, while a Jun-Ohno-Aiba combination might end badly for the children. Far too few episodes, btw. Dunno why they cut it so short...?). Mannequin five!!

Will be missing HnA. Even the Arashi sits around and watches YouTube videos format it had for a while. Mixed feelings here, btw. While I want them to have more time I will be incredibly sad to see the show gone. Same happened with Shukudai, but that one was replaced by Shiyagare, so it was less definite. *off to re-watch old episodes now*

[j-sei.livejournal.com]

Well, it's true, we definitely need more childminder. I love saw them try to keep the kids calm *which they failed in most case*.

Hmm, too bad himitsu come to an end, and maybe it's a bit hard for the production to go back to it's early segment and mixed it with the newest one.

Ah, kinda forgot, I loved doubt action too, but like what you said, it's getting bored because the segment just repeating. Too bad with one segment tough. I just saw it once and didn't remember the segment name; in which you saw arashi and a one comedian solve the guest problem; then the guest chose which one is the best answer..

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

That's the Consultation Room segment. We've subbed it here: http://transitions101.livejournal.com/3505.html

[doc-med.livejournal.com]

aaa..I'm so gonna be missing himitsu so much!When I started to follow Arashi, some 3 years ago, himitsu is the one show that I always watched. I remember searching the net for old episodes of himitsu just so I can have the complete episodes..lol. My favourite, the haunted house episode (so much LOL moments), childminder (I can watch them playing with children all day long), the VIP rooms of course! And not forgetting Mannequin 5! Gosh, epic fashion moments were born from that segment.
You should do this more often..Haha. It gives us the reason to spazz and fangirl and look back on their awesomeness. So sad that this fixed features in my life is gonna end soon..

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

It's actually the longest running Arashi show, eclipsing VS Arashi by 2 days, and if you discount the fact that C D G no Arashi were effectively one big series.

Well, we did get some J in the haunted house during Shiyagare.

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

I suspect that Arashi chickened out on the Mote Dame segment because the producers couldn't get the boys to write down any more of their "real thoughts". They were too afraid of getting dunked. Not to mention that it felt scripted after a while. Aiba would have gotten dunked every episode otherwise.

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Ohno's Fishing Club! They should have brought Jun along. Or made the boys go on one big fishing trip. It would have been awesome.

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

I knew I could always count on you for Vintage Arashi. XD

The Bakakkoi challenges were ludicrous, which made for excellent TV. I'd love to see my local TV station adapt it. I suspect that Childminder was cut short because no more celebrities were willing to volunteer their toddlers to be taken of by Arashi.

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Well, I think this break is going to be a good thing in the long run. Aiba did mention in a recent interview that he'd like to take on a late night show again. And late night Arashi TV = epic moments.

[evorian.livejournal.com]

Himitsu no Arashi-chan is my all time favorite tv show, nothing can top it. My favorite segment is VIP room and Mannequin Five with all of them together. Their early shows were good too, I have watched almost all HnA episodes except for the new ones. Was really depressed when heard that HnA is ending, I miss Arashi with Othello :/

[lilischka.livejournal.com]

I was talking this :D :

The brat being... a brat.


Sho's super manly part in the human beatbox thing.


DoS and his pretty assistant torturing the grandpa.


Arashi and toddlers makes awesome TV. Probably exhausting like hell. But awesome.

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Oh man, the T-shirt challenge was epic. Even though it must have been pretty horrible on Ohno's part. The image of Jun & Aiba feeding their beloved Leader will forever remain in my head. I need to rewatch the episode where Aiba and Nino disguise themselves and have their fortunes told. I haven't watched that in YEARS.

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Not even Shukudai-kun? HnA had its share of hits and misses, but I think the boys need the time off more than anything else right now.

[clara-maria.livejournal.com]

oh! this! is! so! ADORBS ♥

[clara-maria.livejournal.com]

OHNO! ahhh~ I'm going to miss HnA T_T

[evorian.livejournal.com]

Shukudai-kun was really good too of course, I watched all episodes I could find, even the unsubbed ones. I rather they stop Shiyagare or VSArashi than HnA, but that's just my own selfishness :/

Yeah I agree they need the time off, but doubt they will get any even if HnA end.

[lilischka.livejournal.com]

I am totally blaming you for all that nostalgia I am going through, by the way. You made me unearth my ancient external drive with all the goodies which I haven't watched in years. Damn.

This, you mean? Oh the glory. Also, they have worn worse outfits during their career. Which says a lot...

[clara-maria.livejournal.com]

childminder~ and reading the comments up there, that's a win with wiii~iide margin :D
but I basically love eps from all sections - hilarious & stupid & all over the place eps aways rule ♥
Share House seemed so relaxed, that's what I liked about it

I'm having no stuff here, all extern... but I SO WANNA WATCH OLD HnA NOW

but they are going to move on - I am pretty curious about what's going to happen next, but I want them to rest as well

I will miss HnA, and I am really thankfull you put this up here :D

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

(http://barbosa2007.livejournal.com/pics/catalog/459/321885)

Always glad to be of service. And because I'm timing a translation right now (which I somewhat hate doing) so I need to distract myself by trolling others. =DDD

This is probably very irrelevant to our conversation, but do you have a favorite member?

[laoracci.livejournal.com]

I feel like crying reading this post and all the comments >< I should be sleeping in this hour, but I can't ><

well, i'm kinda new as an Arashian, i wish i knew them earlier, so i wouldn't miss any moments TT___TT

some of my favorites are:
-Sakuraiba date
-Sho with snakes
-Yama childminder
-Sho in mannequin 5
-Mannequin 5 SP
-Ohno Fishing club
-Arashi with Perfume
-Ranking Derby
-1st VIP Room with Yonekura Ryoko XD
-and many more ♥

Thank you for making this post ♥

[qonyta.livejournal.com]

which episode was it? i cant recall it at all

thanks :D

[lenxii.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, it is really pity, that the show is coming to its end. Though I don´t like its present format so much, especially some of the older episodes were soooo gooood!
Definitely those, which mentioned above or now I´m thinking about the one, where Aiba went on "date" with Sho, or the (K)araoke house episode, or some epic bits from VIP room like Aiba´s Rambo with Nakayama Shouko, Tabe-chan´s Camera Man, modelling strategies and so so on...
It was really so fun to watch this show...

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

Neither do I. XD

[qonyta.livejournal.com]

sorry to but in, but i suddenly remember there was one of kpop boyband member who succeeded in this T-shirt challenge

when i read that news i suddenly remember oh-chan's challenge :P

[tormipoisid.livejournal.com]

Well, since Im new I shouldn't have a say at that matter. I think I have watched like 1/4 of HnA episodes, only.
I haven't seen any epis with childminders too. But I'm not sure I want to since I find that the kids were too little to be taken care of strangers, even if they are Arashi members. It's not like I hate the idea or smth, it's just... it kinda creeps me. I still plan to watch, that famous Yama episode at least. I loved them with slightly older kids - like in MMA Children's Dinner.
Let me see... Mario Tournament was definately fun! Though it hasn't been subbed, not all of it sadly *hint-hint-wink-wink*
And I haven't seen Haunted House ones, only the one with Junba&Perfume and Jun was sent to the house with a guest. It was specially funny because Aiba was having so much fun with girls in the tivoli. LOL. And though I don't like Perfume, Matsumiya Sharehouse with them was hilarious too!!
Ranking Derby and Most Most Dame Arashi with icecold water were definately big hits!