Sunday, June 12, 2011

Which young Johnny’s Entertainment talent sings the best?


With all the rankings being done, what’s one more, right?

It was just recently asked, “What is the best Johnny’s Entertainment TV program?“, and this time fans were asked to name the Johnny’s Entertainment talent that sings the best.

The poll was based on not just image alone, but on the talent’s singing ability, MC chops, and performances during a live. Whether it be a ballad, rap, or up tempo song, it covers a broad range of styles.

Did your favorite Johnny’s talent make the top 10?

Check them out below!

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10. Sakurai Sho (Arashi) / Akanishi Jin

09. Takizawa Hideaki (Tackey & Tsubasa)

08. Ninomiya Kazunari (Arashi)

07. Matsumoto Jun (Arashi)

06. Yamashita Tomohisa (NEWS)

05. Kamenashi Kazuya (KAT-TUN)

04. Shibutani Subaru (Kanjani∞)

03. Masuda Takahisa (NEWS)

02. Tegoshi Yuya (NEWS)

01. Ohno Satoshi (Arashi)

Source: Goo

p/s...sasuga ohno-san!!!! satoshi saiko!!!! (kaibutsu-kun line)

Arashi takes to the air in new Japan Airlines CM


A new Japan Airlines (JAL) CM featuring mega-popular idol group Arashi has begun airing in Japan.
The clip features all five members running to the song “Tooku made,” the final track of Arashi’s upcoming album, “Beautiful World“. In one giant leap, the members take to the sky in pursuit of the perfect summer vacation.

Watch the clip below!

Arashi reveals the full music video for “Mada Minu Sekai e”!

The PV preview for Arashi’s “Mada Minu Sekai e” track was only revealed a few hours ago, but now the full PV has been unveiled!

“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.

Check out the video below!

Check out a preview of Arashi’s upcoming DVD + “Mada Minu Sekai e” PV teaser!

A little over a week back, a radio rip of Arashi’s new song, “Mada Minu Sekai e“, was revealed, and now the PV teaser has been revealed!

Additionally, there’s footage from Arashi’s upcoming live DVD, “Scene ~ Kimi to Boku no Mite Iru Fukei – DOME+“, which hits stores on June 15th.

“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.

***Check out the full pv here.... http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/06/check-out-a-preview-of-arashis-upcoming-dvd-%E2%80%9Cmada-minu-sekai-e%E2%80%9D-pv-teaser/

SOURCE : TOKYOHIVE

Friday, June 10, 2011

What is the best Johnny’s Entertainment TV program?


The men of Johnny’s Entertainment are everywhere, and their shows are interesting, entertaining, and funny.

As such, Goo took it upon themselves to ask their readers which Johnny’s program they felt was the best, and after 22,467 votes, we have our ranking!

Check it out below!

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10. 5LDK


9. Bouken JAPAN Kanjani8 MAP

8. Kanjani no Shiwake 8

7. The Shonen Club

6. Shin Doumoto Kyoudai

5. The! Tetsuwan! DASH!

4. VS Arashi

3. SMAP x SMAP

2. Arashi ni Shiyagare

1. Himitsu no Arashi-chan!

Source: goo

Arashi releases track list for new album, “Beautiful World”!


Mega group Arashi is getting ready to top off this summer with the release of their newest album. Their 10th studio album, Beautiful World“, is set for a July 6th release, and is looking to be one of this summer’s most anticipated releases so far.

The group’s last studio album, “Boku no Miteiru Fukei“, became the best-selling album of 2010, raking in well over a million copies since its release at the top of last August.

Since the release of their last album, the massively famous five have churned out five more #1 singles, continuing their long streak that began in 2004. The album will contain all five of these singles – “To be free,” “Love Rainbow,” “Dear Snow,” “Hatenai Sora,” and “Lotus” – as well as brand new tracks, including solo songs.
Check out the track list below!

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01. Rock this
Lyrics: 100+
Rap: Sakurai Sho
Composer: Dele Ladimeji/Paul Boddy
Arranger: Yoshioka Taku

02. Mada Minu Sekai e
Lyrics: Soluna
Rap: Sakurai Sho
Composer: RPP/iiiSAK
Arranger: iiiSAK/Yoshioka Taku

03. Love Rainbow
Lyrics: furaha/Octobar
Composer: iiiSAK/Dyce Taylor
Arranger: ha-j

04. always
Lyrics: 100+
Composer: Dyce Taylor/Andreas Johansson
Arranger: youwhich

05. Shake it! (Vocal: Jun Matsumoto)
Lyrics: The Sendai Sepia
Arranger: Yoshioka Taku

06. Niji no Kakera ~no rain, no rainbow~
Lyrics: Osami/Octobar
Composer: Carl Utbult/Chris Meyer/Taisho
Arranger: Ishizuka Tomoo

07. Dear Snow
Lyrics: Iori/ISHU
Composer: Ooshima Kousuke
Arranger: Miyano Yukiko/Yoshioka Taku

08. Hung up on (Vocal: Satoshi Ohno)
Lyrics: Iori
Rap: Sakurai Sho
Composer/Arranger: Ooshima Kousuke

09. Joy
Lyrics: Ogawa Takashi/alt
Rap: Sakurai Sho
Composer: Duke Ashton/Sherrie Ashton
Arranger: Ishizuka Tomoo

10. Doko ni Demo Aru Uta. (Vocal: Kazunari Ninomiya)
Lyrics/Composer: Ninomiya Kazunari
Arranger: ha-j/Ninomiya Kazunari

11. negai
Lyrics: furaha
Composer: iiiSAK/Dyce Taylor
Arranger: Miyano Yukiko/iiiSAK

12. Lotus
Lyrics: Soluna
Composer: iiiSAK/HYDRANT
Arranger: Hiroshi Sasaki/iiiSAK

13. “Janakute” (Vocal: Masaki Aiba)
Lyrics: Iori/Soluna
Composer/Arranger: Ooshima Kousuke

14. morning light
Lyrics: UNITe/Soluna
Composer: Curly/Dr.Hardcastle
Arranger: Hiroshi Sasaki

15. To be free
Lyrics: Soluna
Composer: Samuel Waermo/Octobar
Arranger: Samuel Waermo/Yoshioka Taku

16. Kono Mama Motto (Vocal: Sho Sakurai)
Lyrics/Composer: 100+
Rap: Sakurai Sho
Arranger: Hisashi Nawata

17. Hatenai Sora
Lyrics/Composer: QQ
Arranger: ha-j

18. Tooku Made
Lyrics: Ogawa Takashi
Composer: Erik Lidbom/Dyce Taylor
Arranger: Hiroshi Sasaki
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The first press of the album will come in special packaging with a 48 page booklet, while the regular edition will contain a 32 page booklet.

Source: Johnny’s Net

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