Arashi’s latest single sells 550,000 copies + tops Oricon weekly chart

by Fiona

Arashi’s latest single, “Wild at Heart“, has sold 550,000 copies, taking the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking for the week of March 19th! With this, the boys have accomplished 26th consecutive singles atop the Oricon charts, 33 in total.

Following B’z (45 singles) and Hamasaki Ayumi (37 singles), Arashi now ranks 3rd for the total number of singles to top the Oricon charts. They have also surpassed Hamasaki Ayumi (25 singles) with the number of first place consecutive singles.

“Wild at Heart” is Arashi’s 37th single, and is the theme song for the Fuji TV drama, “Lucky Seven“, starring Matsumoto Jun.

From Tokyohive

Arashi is SUGOI as ever! They are certainly one of the best in Japan, I doubt there are many boy bands that sell almost half a million now-in-days! Congrats!! XD

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Tokyo Tower to be lit up in Arashi’s colors

by Fiona

On March 13th, Arashi appeared at the press conference for Fuji TV’s “Hana Arashi” campaign.

This campaign is to promote Fuji TV’s spring programs, in which Arashi members appear during March 16th to April 16th. During the campaign, many CM spots starring Arashi will be aired intensively. They will also promote the programs through 5 minute late-night specials titled, “Haru Ichiban! Bokura ga Hana Arashi wo Makiokoshimasu!” (total 4 episodes, limitedly in Kanto region) on March 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 26th.

Moreover, it was announced that as a part of the “Hana Arashi” campaign, the Tokyo Tower will be illuminated in Arashi’s image colors (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, and Purple) on March 16th (6:00 pm ~ 12:00 am). It will be the first time for Tokyo Tower to be lit up in 5 colors. Member Matsumoto Jun revealed that the “Arashi” Tower will be shown during the final episode (to be aired on the 19th) of his ongoing drama “Lucky Seven“.

At the press conference, the members were asked which building they would like to light up next, and Ninomiya Kazunari jokingly said, “I’m aiming for Aiba-san’s parents’ house.” Aiba Masaki responded, “My father and mother would be shocked, so please stop.”

During March 16th to April 16th, Arashi will be all over on Fuji TV!

From Tokyohive

Does this just makes you proud to be an Arashi fan? I would love to take a trip to Japan to see this! Nino was cute, he wanted to light Aiba-chan’s parent’s house.

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Miki Shinichiro Challenge Month: Day 22

by Fiona

Day 22: Your top 3 favorite Miki Shinichiro sites

  • Miki-Ha – Miki-sama’s personal website which includes updates of his work, professional and personal pictures, and a blog which he maintains.
  • My Anime List – Miki Shinichiro – Excellent reference that provides a list of anime characters credited to his name, some include details descriptions of the roles.
  • 木音木轩 三木眞一郎应援站 – Chinese discussion community dedicated to Miki-sama.

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