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Tribute post: Remembering Himitsu no Arashi-chan

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

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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.

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

Aiba and Ohno hunting for hornets…
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Jun and Sho doing extremely ordinary things in a super cool manner…
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dumping the guys in ice cold water (a JE first, apparently)…
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...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

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[identity profile] kyraensui.livejournal.com 2013-01-23 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
Only the awesome leader has not gotten dunk yet, but the best soak member has to be this guy who took off his shirt. ♥
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Ah~ Their early years where they do the weirdest stuff like wearing one shirt. lol.
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Or runaway from the public after taking a picture of Sho in Shibuya. lol.
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They have the cutest opening that changes every other seasons.
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Even some forgotten short-lived segment like this one was a decent attempt, but got scrapped immediately. This one was when they had to look for celebrities on the street.
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Ah Doubt Action. The things they have to go through. ♥
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I'm sad that it's going to be gone.
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But this will give the guys more breather room to do more work that we hope they can do and decent vacation too. I'll end my comment with this gif. ♥
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[identity profile] barbosa2007.livejournal.com 2013-01-23 11:47 am (UTC)(link)
I can always count on you for a gif fest within this thread!! ♥ ♥ ♥

[identity profile] kyraensui.livejournal.com 2013-01-23 11:55 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks to tumblr. XD

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Ah~ Their first ad~
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Edited 2013-01-23 11:56 (UTC)
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