ーIn addition to all your individual activities, the impression of Arashi is becoming stronger, and especially this past 6 months, Matsumoto-san’s drama series “Hana yori Dango” was a big hit. Through “Returns,” the number of fans has increased, hasn’t it?

As for “Hanadan,” I think it’s good we didn’t do the same thing. We set aside a year from the ( Read more... )

Leader...

―Ohno-kun, you’re Arashi’s leader, aren’t you?

I don’t do anything as leader. That’s just a nickname. When we went on Shonentai’s program, they said to us, “Let’s decide the leader!,” and since I won I became the leader. (*grin*) But there isn’t a leader in Arashi. From the beginning, the president said, “You’ll all be the leader of ( Read more... )

Aiba-chan...

―You’re in the 3rd year of your role as caretaker on “Tensai! Shimura Dobutsuen.”
In regards to my own segment, in the past 3 years my experience has broadened, and it feels like the trivialities of how to do things have increased. It's not just being friendly with animals. We've introduced on the show such heavy topics as abandoned dogs ( Read more... )