Random musings on Arashi

[aatash]

I miss them. I've missed them.

I thoroughly enjoyed the AraFes concert DVD, probably because it's been so long since I've seen the boys shine in their natural state. Some of you might disagree, I'm sure, but I haven't seen that in their latest TV shows. Things actually feel scripted in recent episodes to me - like an episode of that Share House

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[lafapoi]

I feel you girl. I feel you.

SECRET TALKS

[aatash]

♥

YES. Oh my god, their secret talks are just so endearingly stupid, especially that incredibly long one where they're too busy eating and ordering (and eating) at that damn BBQ restaurant. We needs MOAR.

[iuuppanhut]

I know. I understand you.

I didn't think AraFes would shine like this but it did. It brought me back to fandom in full force.

[aatash]

Same here, girl, same here! /high-fives

[itsmysunshine]

;~; oh i know exactly how does that feel. that's why i prefer watching their old shows. you don't know how much i miss Shukudai-kun and Mago Mago Arashi *cries in the corner*

[aatash]

Ahh, Shukudai-kun and Mago Mago Arashi.... now those are the real Good Ol' Days, eh? Himitsu, VS and Shiyagare had a few gems, like the Haunted House segments, certain funny guest stuff, one or two blink-and-miss interactions, but it's not explosive all-round fun like their midnight shows. Damn you, Golden Time slot, and your wholesome entertainment! /joins you in the corner

[aozora_pedaru]

You have written what I thought! And you know what.. slowly I'm really kinda wishing that their popularity would decrease... at least a bit. Cause it's becoming too much I think. You know I wasn't really happy when they announced they would do 24jikan Terebi again this year. Well of course it's great they are getting such good jobs.. but I really prefer the good old days when such things were still something special. I feel so far away from the boys right now although I'm nearer to them than I had ever been before. But they seem so unreachable nowadays. It makes me sad. I would love to see them do outdoor shootings for TV shows again.. I wish to get a Happiness-like PV again... I wish they could perform in smaller venues again... I wish for so much.. and everytime I complain about the recent stuff to my friends they kinda don't understand me. I think I have been in the fandom for too long... so I know all the phases they went through and I really wish 2006 - 2007 times back! I want the reachable dorky Arashi guys back in my life.

[aatash]

Yeah, I hear you. It's just not special anymore when they do it all the time, isn't it?

I think it's that strange thing where the boys have to really become idols with their popularity - those unreachable figures looming over us on the top of pedestals - instead of the idiotic boy-next-door kids. That's why cranky older fans like us are all, Back in the day there were smaller, more intimate concert venues, Back in the day they ran loose doing air farts and air guitar and rolled around on futons in nothing but PJs on national TV. Meanwhile, die-hard fans are probably screaming, love them despite all!!!, and the fresh young'uns are all, what, what are you talking about, they're still dorky, what and we're the only ones stomping our feet, yelling, BUT - BUT - IT'S DIFFERENT. Ironically, it's their idiotic boy-next-door kid image that got them to where they are now.

..... aaaand here's a rant back right at'cha. :D;;

[aozora_pedaru]

Exactly! It is exactly as you write it. Although I'm also a die-hard fan and will always love and support them. My heart will always belong to them... it's just so damn frustrating when you were there at the time there weren't THAT popular. Nowadays you have to be afraid of not getting specific con goods, merchandise or CDs/DVDs. I never before had experienced something like this. And it is so damn frustrating. You always need to be on the run ... and if you are a normal hard-working person then this is really not only time-intense but also takes so much energy. So with this after work you really just wanna get home and relax with a good Arashi filled TV show... but then you watch them and think "Well it was nice... but it just wasn't Arashi.... this was totally the script. I know normaly they would react more like this

[ohmiya_sari]

yeeeaaahhh u so right,,, fans loves arashi mostly bcos their stupid things...

their baka fight to each other,, like in their old bangumi...!!!!

Lately,, I always watch their old bangumi.... cos they look so happy there...

[aatash]

Yessss, oldies are the best, aren't they. T^T Bring back the old shows! Or, you know, at least learn from them and figure out what worked. :/