[MOD] Arashi update #2

[acidae.livejournal.com]

It seems like while some of us do seem to know a lot about what's going on with Arashi lately, most of the community does not, whether it's because information were posted on communities that most people are not a part of, or because some might consider the information common knowledge and didn't bother to post about it.

The purpose of this post is to catch people up on the activities and stuff that Arashi are involved in. No fancy pictures or uploads, but plenty of information on what the group is up to lately. I'll try to add as much as possible, and people are more than welcome to include their own information as well. (If you were around for the last update post, you'll notice that I've included activities that have been listed before since they either have not been released yet or are ongoing projects.)

Anyway, a bit of a personal opinion: I'm really glad Arashi's got so much stuff to do because it means they're having a really good year and all, but... wtf the fans are seriously going to go broke at the rate they're going. XD

~*~

Concerts

ARASHIC ・ ARACHIC ・ ARASICK ・ Cool&Soul
- New "Ura Arashi" corner, in which they pick out fan questions from a box and answer them
- 37 shows in total spanning from July 9 to August 31
- For dates and times, click here
- Concert merchandise:

Pamphlet - 2000 yen
Uchiwa (5 versions; individual only) - 500 yen each
Poster (6 versions; group + individual) - 800 yen each
Clearfile (6 versions; group + individual) - 500 yen each
Shopping Bag - 800 yen
T-shirt - 2500 yen
Towel - 3000 yen
Pouch - 1000 yen
Multicase - 800 yen
Original photo set (6 photos, group + individual) - 600 yen
Johnny's penlight - 1300 yen


Movies

Sakurai Sho - ハチミツとクローバー (Hachimitsu to Clover)
- Scheduled to be released on July 22nd
- Features Arashi's upcoming single "Aozora Pedal" as the ending song
- Is based on a manga of the same title by Umino Chika
- Story follows the life stories of a small group of guys as poor college students, as well as their love lives with the addition of a new girl
- Plays the role of Takemoto Yuuta, the main character

Sakurai Sho - 木更津キャッツア: ワールドシリーズ (Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series)
- Slated to be released in autumn
- Is a sequel to the first Kisarazu Cat's Eye movie (storylines are independent of the TV series as far as I can tell)
- Plays the role of Bambi

Matsumoto Jun - 僕は妹に恋をする (Boku wa Imouto ni Koi wo Suru)
- Slated to be released in autumn/winter
- Is based on a manga of the same title by Aoki Kotomi
- Story deals with the taboo of incest between a pair of 18 year-old twins as they struggle with their feelings for each other, both as siblings and as something more
- Plays the role of Yori, one of the twins

Ninomiya Kazunari - 硫黄島からの手紙 (Iwo Jima kara no Tegami)
- Slated to be released either in December or early 2007
- Titled "Red Sun, Black Sand" in America
- Story deals with the Japanese perspective of the Battle of Iwo Jima that took place during World War II
- Complementary film to Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers", which deals with the American perspective
- Plays the role of Saigou, one of the soldiers in the war

Ninomiya Kazunari - 鉄コン筋クリート (Tekkon Kinkreet)
- Scheduled to be released on December 23rd
- Is based on a manga of the same title by Matsumoto Taiyo
- Animated movie whose story revolves around the adventures of two orphans named Kuro and Shiro as they work hard to save their city from corporate demons, and also try to save themselves along the way
- Provides the voice for Kuro

Arashi - 黄色い涙 (Kiiroi Namida)
- Filming concluded recently and slated for release in spring of 2007
- Is based on a manga of the same title by Nagashima Shinji
- Set in the 60s and follows the lives of five young men striving to achieve their goals amidst triumphs and failures
- Aiba plays the role of Inoue Shouichi, an aspiring singer
- Jun plays the role of Katsumata Yuuji, a young man struggling for independence
- Nino plays the role of Muraoka Eisuke, an aspiring manga artist
- Ohno plays the role of Shimokawa Kei, an aspiring painter
- Sho plays the role of Mukai Ryuuzou, an aspiring novelist


TV
(Includes both dramas and guest appearances on other shows)

Arashi - ザ少年倶楽部 (Shounen Club)
- Set to air on July 2nd
- Will include an MC segment with Arashi as guests
- Performances of "Wish" and "Kitto Daijoubu"

Aiba Masaki - トリプルキッチン (Triple Kitchen)
- Set to air on August 1st
- 2 hr long drama special
- Story is about the inter-familiar feuding between the daughter-in-law and mother-in-law
- Plays the role of Odajima Eisaku, the husband of the main character's sister-in-law


Music

Single - きっと大丈夫 (Kitto Daijoubu)
- released on May 17
- regular edition: bonus song + karaoke tracks, mini clearfile
- limited edition: different cover, bonus DVD with Kitto Daijoubu PV

Album - ARASHIC
- expected release on July 5
- regular edition: bonus song, 32 pg booklet
- limited edition: different cover, bonus DVD with 5 performances from their ONE tour

Single - アオゾラペダル (Aozora Pedal)
- expected release on August 2
- regular edition: bonus song, 15 pg lyric booklet
- limited edition A: different cover, bonus DVD with Aozora Pedal PV, mini clearfile
- limited edition B: different cover, bonus DVD with Making of Aozora Pedal PV, mini clearfile


Other

C1000 (CM)
- Uses Arashi's most recent single, "Kitto Daijoubu", as the feature song
- Was featured in one of the aired commercials for this product

STUDIO 8x4 (CM)
- Uses Arashi's songs "Harukaze Sneaker" and "Kiss kara Hajimeyo" in their CMs

Johnny's Film Festa 2006
- Starts on August 4th and ends on August 27th
- Held at the Tokyo Globe Theatre
- Will feature the following groups: TOKIO, V6, Kinki Kids, Arashi, Tackey & Tsubasa, Kanjani8, KAT-TUN, etc.


Regular TV
(These are shows that Arashi, whether individually or as a group, are always featured on)

Gの嵐! (G no Arashi!)
- Features all five guys, though usually only two people go out for outdoor scenes per episode
- Airs every Wednesday from 12:46 to 1:16 AM on NTV
- Theme of the show is focused on Arashi supporting unpopular or uncommon things that otherwise would never get any attention

まごまご嵐 (Mago Mago Arashi)
- Features all five guys, though usually only two people go out for outdoor scenes per episode
- Airs every Saturday from 12:00 to 1:56 PM
- Is actually a half-hour segment that is part of a show called バニラ氣分! (Vanilla Kibun!)
- Theme of the show is focused on Arashi becoming grandsons for a day to old couples in various parts of Japan
- Alternates with episodes of two members travelling to different joukamachi (castle towns) in Japan with a female guest as the 'hime' (princess), competing to offer her the best local finds they can uncover.

Aiba Masaki - 天才！志村どうぶつ園 (Tensai! Shimura Doubutsuen)
- Features only Aiba out of the group as a regular guest/host on the show
- Airs every Thursday from 7:00 to 7:58 PM
- Basically a children's show with a focus on animals, both domestic and wild, as the theme
- Occasionally has segments with outdoor footage of Aiba going to various zoos and undertaking the tasks of a zookeeper

Matsumoto Jun - 歌笑HOT ヒット10 (Utawara Hot Hit 10)
- Features only MatsuJun out of the group as a regular host on the show
- Airs every Sunday from 7:58 to 8:54 PM
- Basically a music variety show with rankings, guest appearances and performances


Regular Radio
(These are the radio shows that Arashi hosts individually)

Aiba Masaki - 嵐・相葉雅紀のレコメン!アラシリミックス (Arashi・Aiba Masaki no Recomen! Arashi Remix)
- Airs on Fridays from 12:00 to 12:30 AM on Bunka Station

Matsumoto Jun - 嵐・Jun Style! (Arashi・Jun Style!)
- Airs on Saturdays from 10:20 to 10:50 AM on NACK5

Ninomiya Kazunari - Bay Storm
- Airs on Sundays from 10:00 to 10:30 PM on BAY FM

Ohno Satoshi - Arashi Discovery
- Airs on Fridays from 6:50 to 6:55 AM on FM Yokohama

Sakurai Sho - Sho Beat
- Airs on Saturdays from 5:30 to 6:00 PM on FM Fuji

Comments

[missatralissa.livejournal.com]

so that's what i keep hearing about 2 limited editions.

good job JE! you've found the best way to suck money from the fangirls! make THREE versions!

well imma stay true to my no single buying rule and just wait for people to upload all that. ^^

though i do want my Arashic soon!!

[acidae.livejournal.com]

Yeah, seriously. I don't think anyone can beat what they did for KAT-TUN's debut though... I mean, six versions of their debut single with different covers?! Just... holy shit. x__x

The crazy packrat part of me is wailing petulantly and demanding that I get all three versions, which is just plain impossible (not to mention I'd get slaughtered for wasting money like that). I'm really tempted to buy at least one though... but I'd probably go for the Limited B edition (with the Making of DVD) if I did.

And if I do buy, that means I'll have to buy another single for my purchases to cost enough to get free shipping, and I don't know what to pick. So! Which would you prefer? Hadashi/Kotoba or Pika**nchi Double? :o

[missatralissa.livejournal.com]

ah that's right!!! lol. i've blocked all kattun debut related splooging from my memory. >.>

six... plus they had dvds and books and shit. D:

i have to admit, when i first saw it i wanted to get all three. but i have a strict rule of no more singles! unless they're AMAZING or come with tons of free shit! (like Miyavi's Senor Senora Senorita! had to get the free crap!)

omg you want me to pick between Hadashi/Kotoba and Pika**nchi Double??? are you crazy? those are two of my favorites. ;~;

okay here's what imma do! *writes them on small pieces of paper and picks one from a... empty coffee mug* and the winner is... Pika**nchi Double! :D

[acidae.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it was like a... boxset or something too, right? I don't remember too clearly anymore XD;

But but but. They have more stuff than usual this time around! It's got the little clearfile thing and a bonus DVD! x___x ...I guess I know what you mean though, singles are usually kinda disappointing and not really worth the money >_O;

See, those are my favourites too, which is why I'm agonizing x__x Plus both singles have secret talks in them, and I love those things ;o; ....Pika**nchi Double it is! :D (You totally need to start making all my decisions for me from now on XD QUICK, TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD EAT FOR DINNER.)

[missatralissa.livejournal.com]

yeah... you could get the box with all six... cause one person really NEEDS six fucking kattun singles that are EXACTLY the same save for a different fugly cover. >.O *waits to be stoned*

shhh... don't talk about the clearfile and stuff you'll make me count that as free shit and want to buy one!!!

YAY! MISSA THE ALL KNOWING HELPS AGAIN!

and you should have chicken. XD

[acidae.livejournal.com]

al;skjfdas;fasf *so dead* Missa, have I ever told you that I love you? I obviously don't do it enough. MISSA I LOVE YOU. You get no stoning from me, just plenty of ♥s XD

CLEARFILE. CLEARFILE CLEARFILE CLEARFILE. Come on you know you want to buy one. >D Now the question is, A or B?

..............mmmmm chicken. Excellent call! Dammit now I'm hungry...

[ichigo-umai.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info! Really learn a lot ^^

[acidae.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! Glad this post helped in any way :D

[http://users.livejournal.com/sango_/]

Thanks!!! I wanted to know how much was the merchandising because my friend is going to a live (*wants to go, too T.T*) and she can buy me things!!! *___*

[acidae.livejournal.com]

Oooh, lucky! I'm going to have to find a friend to bully convince them into buying stuff for me too... >_>;

[meela2389.livejournal.com]

lol you're right, the fans are gonna go broke >.< but it's in the love for arashi we do it lol ^^ btw, what about Matsumoto being in the second season of HYD and the movie version? Isn't it scheduled to come out in January of 2007???

[acidae.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'm kind of hesitant to include those in the list since I haven't seen any offical news about them yet ^^; As far as I know, they're not listed on J-net, nor mentioned from reliable news sources, so I'm going to leave them out for now.

Please let me know if it's been confirmed, though!

[elfiepike.livejournal.com]

it's probably worth noting that the american title for "letters from iwo jima" is "red sun, black sand". thank you for the updates!

[acidae.livejournal.com]

I wasn't sure if I should include it at first, but I added it in now ^^ You're welcome!

[honooko.livejournal.com]

Good GOD these boys are busy. Movies, concerts, doramas, AND radio? I can barely handle two plays at one time. -_-;; Keep up the good work, Arashi! ♥

[yumenoko.livejournal.com]

Ames, this is ideal, thanks!!!!!! I know of singles, and movies, and tv shows and concerts and all that crap, but putting it all in some semblance of order was beyond my grasp. Seriously!!!! I only confirmed for myself 2 days ago that hachikuro would open pn July 22 so I can see it when I'm there! And, when the hell did they announce the con goods??? I'd been waiting and assumed they hadn't cuz I'm a lazy ass who waits for people to feed me the info I hadn't seen it posted yet. So, I'm totally printing this out and taking it with me so I can remember what Arashi shit is going down when! LOL!

BTW, maybe this is OT, but what's the deal with Aiba and his appendix? All I head was he had troubles with it from May and it was addressed finally in June? Did he have surgery or something??

Anyway, I'm so for this kind of 411 post and say make these posts any time!!

And I have no comment on the JE practice of money sucking. It's my fault for digging cute young boys from Japan and spending my hard earned money on them. I should stop. No really. *runs off to pre-order the hachikuro photo book*

[acidae.livejournal.com]

I actually got the list of con merchandise off Johnny's Net; you'll be amazed at what you can find by randomly clicking the links on the pages! XD Let me know if you want the link, and I'll go dig it up for you again :o

Ohh, he had a mild case of appendicitis around late May. He didn't actually get surgery because of his schedule, so they gave him a bunch of medication instead. I guess he's gotten better now, since he hasn't made any more trips back to the hospital (that we've heard of anyway).

[acidae.livejournal.com]

Found it! It's the link at the bottom of their concert page, with the dates and times of each show ^^

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/kouen/concert/concerts_goods.html#arashi

[dream-raine.livejournal.com]

thks for this! I usually get my info from various LJs and sites..But I guess J-Net would be THE place for info...^^

[acidae.livejournal.com]

Yeah... actually, I find that even though J-net has the official news (well of course it does XD), it only gives the bare bones of everything... there's no in depth details, so even if you know the name and date of something they're doing, that doesn't necessarily tell you what it's about, or what their roles are going to be, etc. etc.

*sigh* I kinda wish someone did something like this when I was a newbie ;__; Ahh well..

[shini-no-shisha.livejournal.com]

Ohno's radio show is 5 minute long??? 0_o

[shini-no-shisha.livejournal.com]

I want Arashi posters and photo sets *cries* why can't I go to Japan this summer *sob*

[acidae.livejournal.com]

Yup! It really is a 5 minute long segment that airs (as you can see) super early in the morning too... I feel a bit sorry for him, he obviously got the short end of the stick XD;

[shini-no-shisha.livejournal.com]

Poor Oh-chan ;_; I hope he records it before hand or else it's evil if he has to wake up that early for 5 min.
He deserves more then that >_< he should have longer too!!

[ichigo-umai.livejournal.com]

Yup. 5 mins. But assuming it is pre-recorded......I mean would Rida wake up just for 5 mins of radio talking?

Think again ;)

[hikaru-zu.livejournal.com]

nino does voice acting? cool! didnt know that...*imagines a whiny voice anime character*

[http://users.livejournal.com/ghostcat_/]

Thanks a lot for this post I learned a lot ^_____^

[red-kei.livejournal.com]

thanks for this post, the info. is really everywhere and driving me nuts. plus school. it's good to have it all in one place. ^^

[amaikoryori.livejournal.com]

So this was what I've been missing for the past few months. XD Makes me wish I was in Japan so I could watch/ listen/ purchase anything Arashi related.

[theaffluentpino.livejournal.com]

ive been wondering how 鉄コン筋クリート was related to arashi. i didnt notice the seiyuu for that. for some reason i was thinking it could be sho. hmm the movie looks good from its trailers. will look out for it ^__^

anything arashi related~! ^__^

[sasukekun6.livejournal.com]

Do you know if there are going to be any websites that will be selling Arashi tour merch? I wanna buy a concert shirt even though I won't be seeing them. And maybe a poster...=3

If not...then dang....lol