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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

Date: 2013-01-24 11:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] earenya-beryl.livejournal.com
Ranking Derby is my absolute favorite, because Nino always seems enthusiastic and he barely wins,( also remember when Kim TaeHee mistook Sho for Ohno? LOL ).
Childminder was also very entertaining, the kids are adorable when they are not screaming their head off...
I also liked the Marionette Proposals (or something..)and the acting they have to do for guests for VIP.
I will miss those definitely.

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