Monday, June 6, 2011

Arashi's Tears ('07 Magazine Interview)

Source: http://www.ohnosatoshi.cn/index.php
Chinese translation: xuanxuanlu

Ohno Satoshi:
Honestly, men crying isn't something really embarrassing. But I would easily cry in a lot of situations, and I wouldn't want other people to know... There was once I was talking to Nino on the phone, and that kid suddenly said, "Riida, you've always been guiding us like this, truly, thank you... no matter what we say every day, in our hearts our riida's definitely the best! We won't switch you with anyone! Are you listening? You're not dozing off are you?" There was something that filled my heart when I heard this...
I can't even reply anything else but "I'm hanging up". In the end I got lectured by him because of this...
But I'm really bad at saying those things... Those kind children who can look at someone like me as a leader, I really truly love them. If I was in another group, I probably won't be given such attention, therefore I've always been thankful... I'm not goodlooking, neither am I special, but because Arashi is very handsome and very special, therefore even I have become someone amazing...
Maa...I feel very apologetic for someone like me to be leader, but I truly love them, very very much
These idiots, even if they made a mistake where no one can forgive them, I will never be able to leave them be. Only I must protect them... no matter when, even if Arashi doesn't exist anymore... No! If we're all together then Arashi doesn't have an end...
We've walked together to the present, it won't change in the future...
When I think about this, tears will fall...

Sakurai Sho:
When you've grown to a certain age, you will cry less and less...
Maybe you've been numbed by this world. From another perspective it seems like you are losing your innocence, but really it is because you want to become stronger. Therefore I thought even if you feel sad you must endure, to be a man. But a while ago during the tour, all five of us were together talking about the past and suddenly this kid started crying, and I'm not going to mention that the kid is M-kun...
Then Aiba suddenly wrapped his arm around Matsujun's shoulder and started crying as well.
What is this, these idiots....
As I thought of that, I suddenly realized the one hugging them and crying together is myself.
That room became a sea of tears...
If someone saw it they must think 'what is this, these people are gross.' But really, this is how we always are... therefore we feel really happy. It is rare for a group to be able to share each member's tears, therefore I love Arashi. I'm certainly a supporter of Arashi myself.
We are fated to be together.

Aiba Masaki:
Because of a cold, I was late. The staff members got really angry, just when I don't know what to do, Nino suddenly knelt down in front of the staffs. He really didn't have to go so far, but I was really touched at the time! I have a friend who picks me over their own pride...
He values me this way... I thought a lot about this. Maa... although the few months after I had spent a lot of money on this kid. But if it's for the members, I wouldn't feel distressed no matter what I spend. It doesn't matter if it's money or time, or even myself. People who can sacrifice themselves like this actually exist...
All I have to do is think of Arashi, and tears will fall. It was the same when I was sick. I didn't want to be sick, but I've caused a lot of trouble for many people...
The work that was meant for me, the other four took my place, and even took care of me. Therefore I couldn't lie down, I forcefully went on shows. At the time, the Jimusho didn't say anything, but riida and Sho-kun got really angry, they said 'You think you're supposed to be here right now? You can go on shows anytime, take care of yourself first!'
That time I strongly felt the difference between members and the people who I work with. There exist people who unconditionally cared about me, I was so touched that my body starts to tremble... Absolutely unforgettable, no, I certainly mustn't forget. And that weren't tears of grief, but overflowing happiness... it's that...
Because of that, I'm here now.

Ninomiya Kazunari:
I generally don't like the crying atmosphere, but if those tears are honestly from the heart, I will not think it is embarrassing, and it wouldn't be blind sadness, I should say it makes your chest feel warm. Aiba-chan said because I was moved, but actually I was moved by Aiba. I was truly shocked, the idiot who laughs every day suddenly collapsed one day. But that idiot still wants to stay with Arashi even when he was suffering.
In front of the camera he's smiling, off camera he's lying down, can't even utter a word, he really didn't want to leave Arashi's side. A responsible professional, really he's an idiot...
When he smiles while enduring the pain, actually he's crying inside. I think I'm blessed, being able to meet these people. Even though I generally like people, but the affection for Arashi I have confidence that mine won't lose to anyone else. It's the lover in my heart... if I say I can see other people shed tears, it could only be Arashi.
Tears and smiles were shared along our path, I believe it will be the same in the future.
I have become more kind, because Arashi is very kind.

Matsumoto Jun:
I'm someone who cries when seeing a movie, therefore I think crying will make you feel better... Maybe I'll be called a crybaby, but I don't want to lose my tears, my life would become too bare without tears. During my birthday, in the concert where not just the members, but the fans are singing the birthday song as well...
Times when unknown foreigners sent gifts saying they've been supporting me...
When I read about a beautiful love story...
When I see people who give their best through their hardest times, because I can feel the wonderful things in this world, I don't even know why I would start crying hard, the tears at those times would be very warm...
When Arashi is together chatting and laughing, when I see those smiles, my eyes will start to blur.
Because I have this thankful feeling, I always think 'if I'm not together with these people, maybe I would lose myself'... Times when I'm feeling tired, strength was given to me, walking together on the path to the future, pointer to the right direction, from many aspects, it's given by Arashi.  Last time when the members secretly planned my birthday party,  from the morning they've been keeping silent, I was actually quite angry inside, but they prepared it for embarrassing me. When I see the smiling faces of the members, I turned around and started crying.
The members also knew I would cry... Sho-kun even hugged me. I don't feel embarrassed at all, because we are a family already...
That's why I like to cry... when I cry it feels good....

 ***credit to sayou@Facebook for this beautiful translation~~

p/s i really feel sad when reading this...even this translation is fron old magazines but really touch my heart...if Arashi is that closed...Arashian are the same...^_^

this guys really made up my day everyday 24-7 <3

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Check out a radio rip of Arashi’s new song, “Mada Minu Sekai e”!

A radio rip of Arashi’s upcoming song, “Mada Minu Sekai e“, has been uploaded onto YouTube!


“Mada Minu Sekai e” will be found in Arashi’s highly-anticipated new album, “Beautiful World“, which is set to be released on July 6th. The music video for the song will also be included on their upcoming live DVD, “Scene ~ Kimi to Boku no Mite Iru Fukei – DOME+“, which hits stores on June 15th.

Without further ado, check out the full song below!


 SOURCE : TOKYOHIVE
p/s...i know i 've already uploaded it but this is news version from TOKYOHIVE....

Radio [Rekomen] Aiba Masaki - Arashi new song ~Mada Minu Sekai E~

for Arashian who always wait for their new song...here's it is...arashi's new song...MADA MINU SEKAI E....

Juz found n listen it on Aiba's Rekomen....ENJOY MINNA!!!!!

AIBA CHAN CHO HAYAII!!!! as i expected he's the one who will play it first....he know that all Arashian around the world are waiting for their comeback!!! Arigatou Aiba chan!!!~~


sasuga Arashi...as expected the rap part are sugoi!!!! n the song is really catchy juz like Lotus...
minna listen to it!!!!n i can't wait to buy their new album!!!! ^_^


p/s....miss Arashi so much!!! wanna listen to their music and watch their concert!!!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Aiba Masaki to challenge the narration for NHK’s special documentary program


Arashi member, Aiba Masaki will be challenging the narration for E-tele’s (NHK Educational TV) upcoming special documentary program “21 nin no Wa~Shinsai no Naka no 6-nensei to Sensei no Kiroku~.”  This program will be aired monthly, and the first episode is scheduled to air on June 4th at 3:00 pm.

This documentary will be about the 6th grade students at Isobe elementary school in Souma city, Fukushima.

This is the area that has affected by the earthquake disaster, and will follow the students until they graduate from the elementary school in next March.  NHK has revealed why they appointed Aiba as the narrator stating, “He is very understanding towards children’s feeling, and also is extremely popular with kids.  We are sure that everybody will be cheered by the warm message with Aiba’s voice.”

This will be the first time for Aiba to challenge a narration role, and he commented, “I hope that I would be able to send out the anxiety in children’s heart as well as the hopes to the future.”

Source: Chunichi Sports

Which Arashi Member Do You Want As Your Homeroom Teacher?

At a charity event this June in the Tokyo Dome, Arashi will play at being teachers, taking charge of the lucky "students'" learning. So goo ranking asks, which member do you want as your homeroom teacher?

1. Sakurai Sho
2. All the members on a rota
3. They'd be better as classmates
4. I'd rather they were my co-workers
5. Ohno Satoshi
6. Aiba Masaki
7. Ninomiya Kazunari
8. Can't decide!
9. Matsumoto Jun

The voting was done through NTT Docomo's mobile voting service "Minna no Koe" ("Everyone's Voice") from the 21st to the 28th of May.

Which member would you pick? Or would you not be able to choose? 

SOURCE : JPOPASIA

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Arashi - Crazy Moon ~ Kimi Ha Muteki~ PV

Juz love to see their dance move in this pv.....
Love them so much!!!!
ENJOY!!!!~~~~



SOURCE : MY OWN VIDEO COLLECTION

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Arashi to hold school-themed charity events at Tokyo Dome


5-membered idol unit Arashi will be holding charity events in support of the victims of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake at the Tokyo Dome, from June 24 to 26. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to disaster relief.

Arashi was originally scheduled to perform at the Tokyo Dome as part of their nationwide tour, but due to the electricity shortage in Japan, they’ve changed the five Tokyo Dome concerts into charity events instead. The other tour stops were unaffected.

The theme of the events will be “Arashi’s school“. The members will take on the role of teachers to create events that are both fun and educational for their “students”.

Member Matsumoto Jun commented, “(We) want to make it an exciting school where people can have fun and learn what’s important in thinking about Japan’s future.”

Ninomiya Kazunari stated, “(We) want to make it fun in the framework of ‘education’“.

Each of the members will take turns being the “teacher” for the five times the charity event is being held, to a total audience of 225,000 “students”. The members are currently still figuring out the content of the events, but Matsumoto revealed, “We want to do something that you can only do at the Tokyo Dome, and an audience participation model where we can do experiments with the audience together.”

Shortly after the charity events, on July 6th, Arashi will be releasing their 10th original album “Beautiful World“. A nationwide tour named after the album will start from July 24th in Osaka and continue on until January 15th of next year.

Regarding the tour, Ninomiya remarked, “Right after the earthquake, there was a mood of self-discipline, but as someone who is a part of it, I’m happy that the entertainment world is coming back. (I) want (people) to just enjoy the live.”

Source: Sanspo