ARASHI

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Arashi (which means Storm) is a Japanese band consisting of five members. They are a renowned group in Japan and lovers of J-Drama.

The released three great main singles this season.

Love so Sweet – February 21, 2007

Download Link : http://rapidshare.com/files/55796236/01.Love_so_sweet.mp3.html

We can make it! – May 2, 2007

Download Link : http://rapidshare.com/files/55797783/We_can_make_it_.mp3

Happiness – September 5, 2007 (CHECK THIS OUT!!)

Download link : http://rapidshare.com/files/55835652/01._Happiness_-_Arashi.mp3

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Check out the videos, I like the video for Happiness. So cute and happy!! Don’t miss it!!

Here’s a little bit of info adapted from Wikipedia about the band members.

Satoshi Ohno (相葉雅紀)

Name meaning: Guidance Nicknames

Nicknames: Oh-chan, Leader, Captain, Umai-sonyun, Shacho, Sammy (or Sami)

Height: 166 cm (5'5")

Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)

Siblings: older sister

Info:

• Leader of the group after winning a round of rock-paper-scissors with the other members.
  
• Often sings lead vocals.
  
• Known to be the best dancer in the group
  
• He often choreographs most of the band’s dances.
  
• Doesn’t really want to be become a leader.
  
• A new age idol – who leads his group by not leading at all.
  
• An artist that focuses more on music than other fields like acting in dramas.

Sho Sakurai (櫻井翔)

Blood type: A

Height: 171cm

Weight: 56 kg

Horoscope: Aquarius

Siblings: a younger sister and a younger brother

Favorite Subjects: Japanese and history

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Colours: blue, black, and yellow

Info:

• Writes his own lyrics.
  
• Sings most of the rap parts, also known to the fans as “Sakurap”.
  
• Currently a Monday co-host of NTV’s News Zero.
  
• Graduated from Keio University.
  
• Known as the Study Leader during the years of Arashi debut
  
• He lost against Ohno in a round of rock-paper-scissors.
  
• According the band, he possesses leadership qualities.

Jun Matsumoto (松本潤)

Name (romaji): Matsumoto Jun

Nickname: MatsuJun, Jun-Sama, JunChan, King (by all of Arashi)

Height: 173cm (roughly 5'8)

Weight: 58kg (approx 128)

Birthdate: August 30, 1983

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Siblings: One older sister

Horoscope sign: Virgo

Blood type: A

Interests: Music, DVDs, photography, reading

Preferred Sport: Baseball

Favorite Food: Noodles, dry plums, mango

Favorite Colors: White, black and blue

Info:

• The most popular artist in the band.
  
• Has been said to have the most sex appeal.
  
• Starring roles in dramas such as Bambino!, Hana Yori Dango series and Gokusen.
  
• Labelled as “concert master” for his precision during live performances.
  
• Appointed as Comedy Leader during the years of Arashi debut.
  
• Considered as an elite because he was brought up by Johnny Kitagawa himself without having to go through auditions.
  
• First male to grace the front cover of Marie Claire (Japan).

Kazunari Ninomiya (二宮和也, Kazunari Ninomiya)

Nickname: Nino, Hollywood-san, Kazu-chan, Nino-chan

Height: 168cm (5'6")

Weight: 49kg (around 108 lbs)

Date of Birth: June 17, 1983

Place of Birth: Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan

Star Sign: Gemini

Blood Type: A

Family: Parents, a sister (two years older)

Info:

• Starred In Clint’s Eastwood’s, Letters from Iwo Jima.
• First member to crossover to Hollywood.
• He’s one of Japan’s leading actors, can act with his eyes.
• He’s actually left-handed but was forced to write with his right hand.
• He plays guitar and piano.
• Composes songs and write lyrics.
• One half of Arashi’s skit duo, Ohmiya SK, partnering Satoshi Ohno.
• Appointed as Performance Leader during Arashi’s early years.
• He is usually seen with a game console in hand.
• Publicly admitted that he is obsessed with his interest, games!

Masaki Aiba (相葉雅紀)

Nicknames : Aiba, Super Idol Aiba-chan, Aiba-chan, Aiba-kun, Kappe

Blood Type: AB

Height: 176cm

Weight: 60 kg Horoscope:

Horoscope: Capricorn

Family: Mom, Dad, younger brother (Yusuke)

Pets: 3 dogs

Favorite Subjects: none

Least Favorite Subjects: Physical Education (during winter season)

Food: ramen

Color: black and white

Precious Treasures: everyone around him, his pets, his stuffed animal, and his favorite baby blanket

Best Friends: Sakurai Sho (ARASHI), You Yokoyama (Kanjani∞)

Info:

• Tallest member of the group.
• Breathy voice.
• Once hospitalized after fainting due to the collapse of one of his lungs
• Also works with various wild animals as a co-host of a TV Show, “Tensai! Shimura Doubutsuen”.
• Excels In basketball.
• Can’t focus very long on a particular topic.
• He has problems reading Kanji.
• Made various reading mistakes.

Okay, so the chances of you marrying one of them in 1 in a billion but it’s never wrong to imagine right?

So, what do you think about Arashi? Leave comments please!!