Mei-Mei
Hi minna!

I supposedly open ang post here in LJ yesterday,but I'm so busy.

Anyway,here are some news (bad and good news)

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1. Since, it's not allowed to post a photo from Jweb, I know some of you know already a kinda bad news. Johnny-san decided to make the Jweb portal more on Nihonggo or in Japanese. It means,any Language translations(including English๐Ÿ˜ญ) will be stopped starting on Feb.28,2019.

While, those who are subscribing Jweb with that features will be cut after that sudden change.

Huhu.. We remember last time that he ask his talents to learn english, but look what's other way around.

I know,it's kinda sad for those who subscribing(I haven't suscribing the Jweb services,but I am relying to those comms that shares some translations of the Jweb.. Still,kinda sad). Big HUGS TO ALL OF YOU!

2. Two Different CM are released yesterday, Feb.28,2018. And this are:

A. Matsumoto Jun's Meiji Chocolate CM wherein he acts like a Prime Minister in the CM.

B. Ninomiya Kazunari Super Nanox CM wherein he is with the 4 cute panda bears.

Aside from that, March 1, another CM has been released for Ninomiya and this is the SAPPORO BEER.

And Aiba Masaki will b also having a new CM endorsement under Asahi. When will it be released? Soon. ๐Ÿ˜Š

3. According to Oricon website, ARASHI sets a new record for the most number of chart-topping singles after surpassing B'z with their latest single "Find the Answer" (395k copies in 1st week).

Since their debut single "A.RA.SHI" (1999), ARASHI has recorded 50 chart-topping singles to date.

https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2106467/full/?ref_cd=tw

4. Lastly, about Sakurai Sho's Movie "LAPLACE'S WITCH"

Ticket pre-sales will begin on MARCH 10 in cinemas all over Japan.
50,000 people will receive these exclusive clear files for free. (2 files for each person)

http://www.laplace-movie.jp/sp/news.html#ticket

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Well, I'll add up, since I'm a Gokusen Fan, remember Yankumi Sensei? Yes, the woman behind that love action drama character,Yukie Nakama is now 4 months pregnant! Omedetou Yukie-san!

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And by the way, since I am kinda hooked with HSJ( it's all because of Yamada Ryosuke), maybe, I may post somethings also about them.(you can't blame me, I love Arashi no matter what, it's just, I also exploring other JE groups. Hihi). Hope you understand!

Have a nice day minna!
 
 
Current Mood: excited
Current Music: Arashi - Yes? No?
 
 
Mei-Mei
Hi minna!

I supposedly take a very short break in posting here,but it seems like Arashi don't want me too(especially MatsuJun,He driving me crazy last week because of his Men's Club Esquire Magazine Edition.. Pure Rawr! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’œ).

Well,as my Journal Title said, I'll be giving some Updates!

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1. 99.9 Criminal Lawyer Season 2 Ratings!
Episode 6 ratings is....again! It's 17.0%! Omedetou 99.9 Team!

Previous episode Ratings:
Ep.1 - 15.1%
Ep.2 - 18.0%
Ep.3 - 16.2%
Ep.4 - 16.8%
Ep.5 - 17.0%

The cast are full force to promote Arashi's Single "Find the Answer" since it is used as OST of 99.9 s2.


2. When there's a good news,there's a sad news. In connection to 99.9 drama, compared to Season 1 which had a 11 episodes, this Season 2 only had 9 episode. Apparently, we only had 3 episodes left. Definitely, we will gonna miss Atty. Miyama.๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ’œ

Well,we gonna welcome Doc. Neen's Medical Drama "Black Pean". It is still a good transition after all.

3. Have all of watched the Music Station 2Hr Sp?
Well, I'll give you some screencaps of the Arashi performance since they use AR Technology in their "Shiro ga Mau" and "Find the Answer" performance.

(Honestly, I still haven't watch it full, only the FTA Perf.๐Ÿ˜‚)

5. The Sakurai Sho's Movie, "Laplace no Majo/ the Laplace Witch", will be shown on May.4. There are various Magazine and Movie promotion of the Cast in the following days...

6. I know some of you read already that Johnny-san ordered his talents to learn, at least, to speak English. I think, it is in the preperation of Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

And that's the great news,right? Another Change in JE.๐Ÿ˜โค

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Well, I had Last Song Syndrome with Arashi's Album..hahaha...

Anyway, Have a nice week ahead!
 
 
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: Arashi - Circle
 
 
Mei-Mei
Hi minna!

I'll be giving the newest update regarding Arashi's Newest Album(again,the same Album I pertaining of on my JE no.1).

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[J-Storm] ARASHI's "Find the Answer" single covers & details, and new profile photos

Release Date: FEB 21

Limited Edition (CD+DVD):
1. Find the Answer (Drama "99.9 season II" theme)
2. Machikado no Koibitotachi
3. Machikado no Koibitotachi (Instrumental)
DVD: "Find the Answer" PV & Making footage

Regular Edition (CD):
1. Find the Answer
2. Circle
3. Bounce Beat
4. Shiro ga Mau (NTV's Pyeongchang Olympics coverage theme)
5-8. Instrumental tracks

https://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/news/4656

(source/credits: Red for Sakurai Sho FB)

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Gosh! Fan's are so ready for these! Are you one of us? ๐Ÿ˜‚

Blessed Friday everyone! ๐Ÿ˜˜
 
 
Current Mood: excited
Current Music: Arashi - Kampai Song
 
 
Mei-Mei
Hi minna!

Gomen if I wasn't able to post last Sept.13 since my work really calls me..(what?)

Anyway, before I post my three trivia(yes three from day 13 up to now), I just want to greet our boys.

ARASHI-san!

Happy 18th Anniversary! I know you are still confuse with the date, ne? Since you debuted in Hawaii, and that day is tomorrow(haha).

Anyway, as always, we thank you for being our inspiration, for being our source of energy and happiness every time we feeling down. I know that JE already released a statement about the Fan's unethical and unmanageable behavior since Nino got stalk last time as he rode in a train, not only him, but also the rest of you in the past years. In behalf of my fellow fans who did that, we're so sorry. We promised we will behave well and we will still continue to support you in a nice way. Hopefully, my fellow Fan will learned their lesson already because every bad behavior we do reflects on you.

We love you! and Thank you from the buttom of our hearts. =) <3

Love,
Filipino Arashian since '07

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Now, here's my trivia since Arashi have their new Album this coming October 18:

1. The album title "Popcorn" (2012) came up in a meeting when MatsuJun suggested a "Pop Concert" ans Aiba-san responded "Pop-Con" which they later change it into "Popcorn"

2. Meanwhile, Both "The Digitalian" (2014) and "Japonism" (2015) are Sakurai Sho's ideas. "Digitalian" is a vegetarian alien from Planet Digital.

3. The song "Take Off" for "The Digitalian" was supposed to be a joint writing between Sakurai Sho and another Song-Writer. But Sho got carried away and wrote the whole song, while being half drunk at home.

(source: The Storm x Rainbow x Ridiculousness FB Page)

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That all minna! Have a nice weekend!
 
 
Current Music: 5x10
Current Mood: depressed
 
 
Mei-Mei
Hi minna!

I'm so sorry for the delayed post. I supposedly posting my trivia from day 9 to 11 yesterday, but my I had headache which makes me feel so moody and lazy in posting here in journal.

Anyway, to cope up my absences here, I'll be posting 4 trivia again! Here they are!!

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Trivia:

1. ARASHI'S official fans club (FC) is the biggest fans club in Japan currently with more than 2 million members (as what I have posted last week) and the first 5 members are ARASHI THEMSELVES. In order of membership (first member means no.1 up to last means no.5) : 1. Aiba Masaki, 2. Sakurai Sho, 3. Ninomiya Kazunari, 4. Ohno Satoshi and 5. Matsumoto Jun.

The sequence was decided after a few round of "Janken" (rock-paper-scissors)

2. ARASHI's 15th Anniversary concert in Hawaii in 2014 was based on an invitation by Hawaii Governor.

3. The ARASHI's concert in Hawaii in 2014 was supported strongly by the local government that you could pass the airport immigration with the word "ARASHI". Arashi Flag was waving next to US and Hawaii Flag and Sept.19,2014 was declared as "ARASHI DAY".

(first 3 trivia are from: The Storm x Rainbow x Ridiculousness FB Page)

4. There was an episode in VS Arashi wherein they tackle the topic of their anniversary date. Aiba said that they (Arashi) were always confused on the date they debuted as ARASHI, which is SEPTEMBER 15 or SEPTEMBER 16. Sho also explained why they are always confused of the date. That is all because of the TIME ZONE, they debuted in Hawaii on SEPTEMBER 15 in HAWAII TIME and on the counter part, that is already SEPTEMBER 16 in JAPAN's TIME. (and Riida added in their last convo: " WHY THEY ARE DEBUTED IN SUCH A COMPLICATED WAY?" remember the they are debuted while riding in the cruise ship? XD)
(source: Tumblr)

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All facts are interesting, Right?

Have a nice week ahead!
 
 
Current Music: Kaze
Current Mood: sleepy
 
 
Mei-Mei
Hello minna! I forgot to post my Trivia yesterday since I was carried away with my emotions (wow) because of the great news yesterday. So,let me share this News with you,my Fellow Arashian:
In regards to the Photo above, Arashi will be having their new ALBUM for this year 2017 and the Title is "UNTITLED". Yes,you read it right, the title is "UNTITLED"(hooray๐ŸŽ‰). And the Lead Track for this Album is entitled "MIKAN" (UNFINISHED). This will be released on October 18,2017. In CD Japan Site, it will be released in RE,LE and in Bundle.

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Looks Creative Right? And intriguing..haha.

Anyway,here are my 2 Arashi Trivia for today:

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Trivia:

1. As of this moment, Arashi still holds the record in Johnny's for having a largest number of FC members in JWeb with more than 2 Million members. (What more if the outside fans are included ๐Ÿ˜‰)

2. Arashi's Tallest member is Aiba Masaki (176cm) while the Smallest member(truth hurts๐Ÿ˜‚) is Ohno Satoshi (166cm). Before,the smallest member is Matsumoto Jun while the tallest is still, Aiba Masaki.๐Ÿ˜‰

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Have a weekends Minna!!
 
 
Current Mood: working
Current Music: 5 x 10
 
 
Mei-Mei
Hello minna!!

I never thought that I would be busy again that's why I wasn't able to post Arashi Trivias these past days (actually from Day 1 ๐Ÿ˜‚). Anyway, I'll be posting 6 trivias today! Here they are!!!

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Trivia:

1. "A.Ra.Shi", the Arashi's Debut Single have Korean and Chinese Version.

2. Arashi also had a hard times during their starting years. According to them, "The priority of Arashi in the company is 8th".

3. In 2005, Arashi filmed the "Subarashii Sekai PV",but after that, the company didn't released it because the company way afraid that no one will buy it. JE also did not released their ONE DVD Concert, eventhough Jun insisted them to release it. In the end of 2005, Jun accepted the role of Domyouji Tsukasa in Hana Yori Dango for them to release new Single. Because of that, other members joked," Thanks to MatsuJun's Hanadan, that we get work to do".

4. In Arashi's dark era, they didn't have many movies, tv shows, radio shows and drama. Their shows are all aired in the Kanto region, which make them called "Kanto Region Artist"

5. Arashi has been chosen to provide Olympic Theme song for four times. HERO,KAZE NO MUKOU E, YURASE IMA WO and AKASHI. And last year,they also have the POWER OF THE PARADISE as an Olympic song for the previous RIO OLYMPICS.

(source of 5 trivias: MatsuJun Philippines - Arashi sa Pilipinas FB Page)

6. Since their debut, ARASHI was under Pony Canyon which allowed them to release only 2 singles a year.
In 2002, President Johnny brought Arashi to leave Pony Canyon for their own private label, JStorm. With 3 more Johnny's group added to the label and ARASHI contributing almost 40% of the annual profits, JStorm is currently the 3rd most successful music label in Japan.
(source: The Storm x Rainbow x Ridiculousness FB Page)

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Most of my trivias are about dark eras/ups and downs of Arashi, which makes me become so proud to be one of their million fans. ๐Ÿ˜Š
And no doubt, Arashi is one of the precious Talent of Sir Johnny. =)

That's all! have a nice day!
 
 
Current Music: Jidai
Current Mood: accomplished
 
 
Mei-Mei
Hi!
I would like you to know guys, this post is not about Nino. But don't worry,it is still about Arashi. But this time,it is more on my Fangirl thing.

So this will be my 1st OFFICIAL Fangirl thing post huh? Haha! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Anyway,I just want to release my happiness about the release of Arashi's newest Single (yup,it is the 2nd Single for this year 2017) entitled "TSUNAGU", which is used as the OST of Ohno Satoshi's Movie "Shinobi no Kuni". Actually, since the day that JE started to show some LE and RE covers and also, when I hear the BG song of new JAL CM of Arashi entitled "Reach for the Sky", I feel so excited already. The bad thing here,I didn't order CDs. It is because I would rather choose to buy Albums than Singles (that's for me,if you will ask me).

And today, the Arashians are really quick, as in, "Oh my! SINGLES ARE REALLY OUT TODAY AND SOME ARE ALREADY POSTING THEIR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE SONGS INSIDE THE SINGLE!". Haha. And you know what? They say that the PV is cool (yup, it is, I saw the short version,esp. The sand effect and dance moves). Also the JAL OST are somewhat gives them an LSS feeling. Those thing make me feel so jealous already ๐Ÿ’”. How I wish, I can DL the LE and RE today, especially the PV and PV making, in other Social media sites so that I can share my thoughts too.๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ˜ข

But anyway, I'm happy for those who already bought their copy. Enjoy guys! And me.. Haha, I'll be thinking if I'll buy one since alot of good feedbacks about the singles are already posted.

That all for my non-sense Fangirl thoughts. Now, tell and spoil me already my friends, what's your FanGirl thoughts about Tsunagu Single?
 
 
Current Music: Tsunagu (Short ver.)
Current Mood: jealous
 
 
Mei-Mei
01 June 2017 @ 05:26 pm
I've been a fan of Arashi for more than 10 years, since I was in HS. So, when you ask me, way back 10 years ago, "Who is my ARASHI ICHIBAN?", I would consistently answered it with "MATSUMOTO JUN".
Why? First of all, he's the first member that I have known in their Jpop Group named Arashi, since I have watched him in the First season of GOKUSEN. He is totally handsome, an Ideal BF (*giggles*).
Second, he's damn so hot(hahaha!). Yeah, I've seen already his Marie Claire Cover Photo in the Internet(sad to say, I wasn't able to save one photo that time because, you know, I'm only 14 that time to have that kind of photo,and PARENTAL GUIDANCE IS STRICTLY ADVISED..XD). I admit, he's kinda skinny that time, but, GOSH, the way he looks to the camera,HE'S HOT (just nevermind the body.LOL!). XD

But,as time goes by,wherein my fandom level already turns into a Up-Down-Up momment, I've already seen Arashi's different characteristics, which make me love them more,individually and by group. I have noticed each kindness of the members and each abilities, which gives me an headache already everytime I meet other Arashi Fan in GC or in person, asking, "WHO'S YOUR ARASHI ICHIBAN".Like now, I like AIBA MASAKI because of his cute BAKANESS and his HOT aura (esp. In Kizuko Tantei,hihi). In the other day, I like NINOMIYA KAZUNARI beacause of his AGELESS FACE and his cute BRATTY character, especially his month is already approaching(ehem, JUNE! XD). In the next day, I like SHO SAKURAI because he is REALLY SMART and being FUNNY HANDSOME CHIPMUNK. And next day is OHNO SATOSHI because of his BEAUTIFUL VOICE(although in variety shows, he is rarely hear and see him talking before), GREAT DANCE MOVES and his FUNNY PUNCHLINES (especially in VS ARASHI and ARASHI NI SHIYAGARE).

So,now, when people ask me the same question again and again, eventhough I always answer it with, "MATSUMOTO JUN", there is always a follow up sentence, "BUT, IT STILL,DEPENDS ON THE MOOD".

That's for now! Have a nice day minna! =)
 
 
Current Mood: confused
Current Music: Love So Sweet
 
 
Mei-Mei
30 May 2017 @ 06:06 pm
HELLO!
First of all, I would like you to know that I still don't have any IDEA on how to use this DreamWidth. And this account is my back-up account of my LiveJournal. But since, this is MY ONLY WAY OF RELEASING MY FANGIRL INSIDE, just bare with me and have patients on my post, ok? XD
Anyway, a little facts about me (as a Fangirl),I've been a fan for so long, and I just want you to know that I LOVE ARASHI SO MUCH that they are the only group that I've been following (yeah, don't worry, I also know some Jpop Groups out there under JE, it's just the fact that only them makes me happy) since I was in high school up to now. And this time, since someone trigerred my FANGIRL SIDE and I really wanted to be updated and share insights (even photos as well), I created this DW account.
By the way! I also have my Tumblr(same as my account name here, without underscore(_) and O5 change to 14, continuously written) account, you can follow me if you wanted to know and if you wanted to see if I'AM TELLING THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH about this. You can also see my REAL FACE there.=)
So, that's all for now! Love Love for you!
 
 
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Current Mood: happy