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Ninomiya in car accident (both parties are okay), Arashi announces album and tour

Fiona — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:55:17 +0000

Arashi member Kazunari Ninomiya (26) caused an accident while driving on Friday afternoon, hitting a 36-year-old woman on a bicycle and causing minor injuries. The same day, Arashi revealed that they will release a new album and launch a tour later this year.

At about half past noon on Friday, Ninomiya was driving in Tokyo’s Meguro ward. As he approached an intersection with no traffic lights, a woman riding a bicycle came from the side, and Ninomiya’s car bumped the side of her bicycle. Although Ninomiya was unharmed, the woman suffered an injury in her left leg that will take about a week to fully heal.

Johnny’s Jimusho stated that Ninomiya had the day off, though he was driving on his way to a work-related meeting.

Police are currently investigating the matter. Meanwhile, Johnny’s has reminded its other artists to drive carefully. Because of this accident and Jun Matsumoto’s accident in February, the agency has decided to prohibit all five Arashi members from driving until the end of this year. This is apparently the first time that the company has enforced a driving ban for all members of a specific group.

The accident happened the same day that the group announced a new album, its first in over two years. Titled “Boku no Miteiru Fuukei,” the album is scheduled for an August 4 release. It will at least include their four latest singles, ten new songs, and five solo songs.

In addition to the album, Arashi will go on tour from August 21 until January of next year. Like their tour last year, they plan to perform at the National Stadium and the five major Domes. During that tour, they became the first artist to play three consecutive days at the National Stadium. This time, their shows at the stadium won’t be consecutive, but they will be the first to hold 4 concerts there in the same tour.

From Tokyography

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New AU KDDI CM – Bathroom Version (Ohno, Nino & Aiba)

Fiona — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:50:19 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkY8mVJa9k0

Making of

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtgE1RzZo9I

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Arashi – Monster Performance on Music Station

Fiona — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:17:03 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkAcj1x8dcc

Kakkoi and smexy as always! I love when they are able to show off their goofy charms in a performance, making it a bit more interesting.

I really like Oh-chan’s outfit…and yes, it’s because of the fringes. Nino should also style his hair like that more often, it’s so distractingly awesome! ♥

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Arashi’s Monster takes over charts

Fiona — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:53:45 +0000

Arashi’s 30th single, “Monster,” set a new record on the sales charts this week. At 543,000 copies sold, it barely surpassed their previous single “Troublemaker” (542,000 copies) to achieve the highest opening-week sales so far this year. It is Arashi’s second consecutive single to break the half-million mark in the first week.

Kana Nishino’s latest single earned her the #2 spot with 39,000 in sales, while Korean group FTIsland ranked 4th. TETSUYA also made the top ten at the #8 spot.

With no major album releases this week, #1 was claimed by the EXIT TUNES album “Vocalogenesis” with virtual idol Hatsune Miku, which sold 23,000 copies. No other new release broke the top ten, except for the latest character album by “Prince of Tennis” character Kuranosuke Shiraishi at #6.

From Tokyograph

YATTA, Arashi did it again!! Congratulations to the dorky five!

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Arashi Members Speaking a Brand New Language in the New CM

Fiona — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:47:50 +0000

Arashi member Sho Sakurai and Jun Matsumoto made their appearance on the CM production press conference of mobile phone brand “au” in Tokyo. When Sakurai went on the stage, he said: “*+?@^\…” something so mysterious that no one could understand. However, Matsumoto continued saying: “*+?@^\…” and kept audience’ mouths wide open. In fact, it was the “reverse word” which was reversed from the normal-ordered speaking. What Sakurai and Matsumoto just said were: “Hello everybody, this is Sakurai/Matsumoto.” Two versions of the new CM were setting in a motel, and it was the first time to say all the lines in “reverse word” in a CM. Sakurai commented: “It felt like I was speaking a foreign language. And I enjoyed the CM shooting while imaging what I was saying.” To Matsumoto, who has more lines than Sakurai in the CM, “It’s quite difficult because I had never heard about this kind of word. Sometimes it was just frustrating. But it was fun anyway.”

The new CM will be on air from May 30th. A “reverse video” will be also available on au’s official website from June 5th.

From Music Japan
Official website: au.kddi.com

Here’s the news coverage:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlDV0LxwYN4

Sakumoto are so cute, did you see them on the bed?! Love Jun-kun outfit btw! Finally, they are enable to incorporate gyakukaiten into mainstream TV. Now, all they need to let the masters (Ohmiya) take over and show us their power of the reverse language. I sure miss those D no Arashi days, doesn’t it give you an urge to rewatch them now?

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Arashi – Monster PV

Fiona — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:30:01 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IUduWzZyuc

I really like this one especially the set and the costumes (yeah I have a thing for clothing fringes lol). Doesn’t it reminds you of A Series of Unfortunate Event? You know the movie with the fabulous Jim Carrey, probably the atmosphere of the PV — dim lighting and color scheme. Though, the PV is very Truth-esque, it still has its own uniqueness. May I say that Nino looks smexy with that hair style?

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Arashi Monster PV CM

Fiona — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:46:27 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=igVJMvyt2oI

I’m so excited for this, resembles a bit of Truth but has it’s own unique flavor. Cannot wait for my package from CDJapan to come, only a few more days!

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Arashi – Monster single cover revealed

Fiona — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:29:09 +0000

Looks like two editions will be available for the boys’ 30th single, Monster.

From Johnny's net

Both covers are awesome ne, though, Arashi look more dazzling and kakkoii on the LE one. ♥ Don’t they remind you of the Truth CDs with the dark and shivering atmosphere?

I also had the pleasure of previewing to the B-side song, Spiral on Youtube. It is absolutely fabulous — very deep and serious. Sakurap is wicked as ever.

Descriptions from CDJapan:

Monster [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] – US$ 14.73

Single release from Arashi featuring theme song to TV drama “Kaibutsu-kun” starring Satoshi Ono. Also features dance number as B-side. Limited edition includes a bonus DVD with music video. Features alternate jacket artwork.
Tracks:
1. [CD] Monster
2. [CD] Spiral
3. [DVD] Monster (Music Video+making)

Monster [Regular Edition] – US$ 10.01

Single release from Arashi featuring theme song to TV drama “Kaibutsu-kun” starring Satoshi Ono. Also features dance number as B-side. Regular edition includes Karaoke version of each track. Features alternate jacket artwork.
Tracks:
1. Monster
2. Spiral
3. Monster (Original Karaoke)
4. Spiral (Original Karaoke)

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VS Arashi website updated

Fiona — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:30:49 +0000

Did everyone see this? The VS Arashi website was recently updated with the boys’ promotion poster, it’s certainly very kakkoii. Too bad they don’t sell these, I would love to hang one on my wall.

Click on image to visit official site

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Arashi ni Shiyagare website updated and CM

Fiona — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:41:59 +0000

Looks like the Arashi ni Shiyagare website has been updated with more info.

Click on image to visit website.

The boys certainly look handsome in their white attire, very detective-like ne. However, the pose is very awkward, has a caught by surprise feel to it.

Updated, just found the CM.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvz_mGrdCOk

Hehe…I was right, they were caught! Why do I find Arashi being criminals so sexy and kakkoii?! The effects of Jun-kun’s throwing of the bouquet along with the shooting of the bullets by each member was performed quite nicely. The new show looks very promising, cannot wait to see it!

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