Entries tagged with arashi

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Arashi Research, 13th Anniversary Survey by Ure-Pia

This was a rather interesting article that I came across in 2012 and got down to scanlating today. Ure-Pia surveyed Japanese fans and asked the following questions:

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- When did you become an Arashi fan?
- Which piece of work made you a fan of the actor Ohno/Ninomiya/Matsumoto/Sakurai/Aiba?
- Which variety show made you an Arashi fan?
- How many times have you been to a concert?
- Which is your favorite concert DVD?

The survey took place between August to October 2012, so please note that activities which occurred after August 2012 were not considered for the survey.

Some answers might surprise you!

( Click for the survey results! )

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Here We Go! The Arashi Trivia Encyclopedia

GIF: milkyr@tumblr

*takes a deep breath*

Okay, so I asked in a previous post whether people would be interested to read and contribute to an Arashi Trivia Encyclopedia, and a number of you actually said yes! (Surprise, surprise.)

I thought we'd start with something small on T101. If it gains enough momentum (and contributors!), it can be hosted on another platform. Let me just say that everyone can be a contributor to this encyclopedia. It will function a lot like Wikipedia in style, where information gathering will be collaborative. It will also, however, require contributors to quote their trivia sources; because there's just so much information on the internet these days, and some things can literally be lost in translation from Japanese to English.

( Contribute or find out more! )

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Ayase Haruka x Arashi: TV Guide Jan 2014

This year's Kouhaku promises to be a whole lot of fun. Why, you ask? Just check out the interactions between Ayase Haruka and Arashi below.

GIF: milkyr@tumblr

Ayase Haruka x Arashi’s Friendly Dialogue!
Let us meet at Kouhaku!

( You're so childish! )

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AERA Dec 2013 - 10 Questions For Arashi, Here and Now

This was a pretty meaningful Q&A! Aera sits down with Arashi and talks about topics ranging from stress relief to what Arashi means to them.

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( What is the one thing which you treasure the most right now? )

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VS Arashi - Ohno snippets [2013.11.28]

Today's VSA was SO MUCH FUN. I'm not usually a huge fan of the show and of the Sazae-san team, but there was some magic going on tonight.

Well, it could be because it's 2 days from Ohno's birthday. Here we go!

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( You're the best! )

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150 Arashi trends TV Guide Nov 2013: #11 ~ #25

Here's part 2 of the 150 trends compiled by TV Guide! From Trend #26 onwards, it'll be member-centric so watch out for those.

15 years ago, Arashi debuted with their single, “A.RA.SHI” on 3 November 1999. To celebrate the entry into their 15th anniversary year, we’ve compiled 15 years’ worth of 150 Arashi trends! From nostalgic fads to persisting preferences, we bring to you the people and things that Arashi is obsessed with.

( Leader was counting the raindrops in the sky... )

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150 Arashi trends TV Guide Nov 2013: #1 ~ #10

The people at TV Guide compiled 150 Arashi trends over the past 15 years.

TV Guide (4)

( "When Sho-chan took his shirt off, so did I." )

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iWeekly interview Aug 2013 - A Gathering of the Stars! (Part 2 of 2)

Here's the second portion of the iWeekly interview! Reporter Yang Liling sits down with Sho, Keiko and Shiina as they talk about their impressions of each other and of Singapore.

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( I don't really like the sea. I'm terrified of shipwrecks. )

BREAKING NEWS
Did you know Arashi has begun recording their new album!?? Nino and Aiba talk about it briefly in one of the TV mags (source over here).

( Nino and Aiba's comments under the cut! )

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TV Life Aug 2013 Arashi - Leader is Arashi's Life Saver

This was a random and adorable round table discussion that the members had with TV Life. They discuss episodes in which Leader has acted as their life saver. And what's this I hear about Aiba and fried chicken!? (I translated and scanned this off my own copy of TV Life.)

SP Talk – The “Leader is Arashi’s Life Saver!?” Round Table Discussion

T/N: The title is a pun on the theme of 24H TV, “Love Saves the Earth”.

The 4 members announce the instances where they’ve been rescued by Leader! And what are Leader’s thoughts?

( He's got such a mature disposition. )

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Wink Up June 2013 - Advisory: How to Handle An Arashi Member

This was too cute to be ignored.

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I think there’s a talk segment which has been translated out there, so here’s the rest of the interview! Wink Up drafts an Advisory when it comes to handling each Arashi member. What happens when Sho is besieged with a multitude of fangirls? What should you do when Ohno looks tired or depressed?

Each member also selects his best Arashi Combination and explains the reason behind it.

( Please do not overfeed him. )

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Producing a live performance, the Johnny’s way - Nikkei Entertainment Jul 2012 [2/2]

Here's part 2 of the article from Nikkei Entertainment! You can read part 1 over HERE.

Matsumoto Jun (Arashi)

His thoughts on how to create a “period of joy” with 70,000 people

( We had training, thanks to our Junior days. )

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Producing a live performance, the Johnny’s way - Nikkei Entertainment Jul 2012 [1/2]

I've always found Nikkei Entertainment articles to be rather insightful. In this particular issue, check out Jun's thoughts on how Arashi's concerts are conceptualized. He gives quite a bit of detail on what goes on behind the scenes!

Matsumoto Jun (Arashi)

His thoughts on how to create a “period of joy” with 70,000 people

Producing a live performance, the Johnny’s way

In 2008, Arashi became the 3rd group to perform in the National Olympic Stadium of Tokyo, after artistes SMAP and Dreams Come True. Since then, their yearly concerts have become a summer entertainment staple. In a place which definitely can’t be easily used as a repeat concert venue, they have tailor-made it into an euphoric dimension. As their concerts earn a name for themselves, you also see a number of foreign fans there.

How do those fascinating Kokuritsu concerts come about? We asked Matsumoto Jun, who’s known as the “Man with the Ideas” within the members, about the secrets behind their stage production.

( The thing which we treasure the most is... )

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[Repost] The Scenery As Seen By Arashi, MORE Oct '09

Yoshi Rei, who wrote this column, is one of my favorite interviewers. Some of you might recognize her as the author behind Nino's slew of MORE articles.

The photoshoot takes place in a meadow. As you cast your eye in the distance, you can see oleander trees. Everyone strolls towards the trees where the peach-coloured flowers are in full bloom. Nino whispers something into Ohno’s ear, making him chuckle. Matsumoto smiles as he takes in the sight of the two of them. Sakurai walks slightly ahead of the others and Aiba falls in step next to him. The guys walk at a natural pace and at a comfortable distance between each of them. There’s a great atmosphere which encompasses the five members. That same atmosphere is seen in their concerts and variety programs, which makes their audiences and the people who come into contact with them come away with a happy feeling.

( Somehow or other, Arashi just became a way of life... )

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Behind the scenes! - The HnA staff tell us about Arashi

The people at Monthly the Television carried out a thorough interview of the staff who work with Arashi behind the scenes! The staff told us their stories of the reasons behind Arashi’s charm. We’ll investigate the reasons as to why these 5 guys are so well loved and their real faces at the workplace!

( Wow, Arashi has got such a brilliant presence... )

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[Repost] The Arashi Encyclopedia, TV Pia Nov 2009

This is one of my favorite articles which I translated 3 years ago, when the boys were celebrating their 10th year anniversary. Do the words "Fierljeppen", "Sammi" and "Koukishin" ring a bell? The members recollect their history with the help of the English alphabet.

Arashi's A to Z

We’ve put together an Arashi encyclopedia using materials from the past ten years!!

( We end up talking about stupid stuff even with the big shots. )

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Non-no Feb 2013: Q & A with Arashi! 2008 --> 2012! [2/2]

I haven't translated an interview that made me want to smack the guys while laughing at their antics. Not for a long while, anyway. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the things they brought up, particularly their views on women. *cackles* I couldn't refrain from making wisecracks on some of their comments, please forgive me.

( What is the one thing that you just can't understand about women? )

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Non-no Feb 2013: Q & A with Arashi! 2008 --> 2012! [1/2]

Gah, why are these guys so adorable? Read on as Arashi members cringe in embarrassment over their past interviews on romance, and check out which member was nominated as the most popular marriage partner!

Here’s our customary Q&A corner which has received rave reviews. With respect to their answers on love in 2008, Arashi makes wisecracks and reveals their true opinions in 2012!

( You can't kiss if you're on a date in outer space, you know? )

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Arashi's Voice Analysis - The Television Zoom

A Verification Project

We tried carrying out a voice analysis of Arashi’s vocals

What is the charm behind Arashi’s vocals?

We asked Suzuki Soushi from the Japan Acoustic Lab to help us analyze the members’ solos; and inspected the respective voices in a scientific manner.

Much thanks to

nekobot01 who was kind enough to beta this to ensure it made sense musically!

( With a kaleidoscopic voice, he sings as if he's acting. )

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Vote for Arashi in the Billboard Japan Music Awards!

Arashi is being nominated in the Pop Artist category for the Billboard Japan Music Awards this year, so let's support them during their anniversary month! Voting ends on the 15th of November!

( Here's how you can cast your vote! )

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Arashi - Here, There and Everywhere (1/2) [Cut, Jan 2010]

This is an old interview from 2010 which I never got round to finishing... until now. The people at CUT magazine sat down with Arashi as they looked back on their 10th year anniversary. Read on as Sho rants about Ohmiya's dressing room antics, Ohno's anxiety whilst being away from the others and much more.

( It gives you a sense of peace, somehow. )