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

[shiriina.livejournal.com]

HnA was on the top of my favourite Arashi-shows (along with shukudai-kun) I loved Othello´s mc´s too and their interactions with Arashi. My favourite moments are mainly from the VIP-room era, because i love to see Arashi interact with female guests, and I'm always interested in guests impressions of them.

I truly loved mannequin five, especially the sp´s! Those were so funny and entertaining to watch. Rankin derpy and mote/dame arashi were always funny,too. I love seeing Arashi having to explain themselves. I think their personalities were really on stake in HnA all the time.

From the earlier period of the show I also liked childminder Arashi (who dosen´t, really?!?) and some random episodes like hana yori matsujun and bakakkoi which were pure awesomeness ^-^

From the vip-limousine era I mainly liked the blackboard special and ore no chiba sp..which both feature Aiba and Sho and are mainly based on their chemistry and individual charasteristics. Those two were great episodes, because they felt so intimate. Some other episodes were also interesting, but depended on the guest.

Share house....well, I really cant say much. It was ok at times, and had some good moments, but mainly it was pretty boring, really...

All in all: I'm really going to miss HnA because the show truly showed some great sides of each members personalities. I neeeeeeed one more mannequin five sp, really! Ai-chan has to win ~.~

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

It'd be great if Aiba could win! I like his fashion sense the most!