[translation] [Eyes of the Editor-in-Chief!] Concerts that left a lasting impression from 2008

[acidae.livejournal.com]

The editor-in-chief for Oricon Style compiled a top ten list of all the concerts they've been to in 2008 (out of a total of 154!) that left the deepest impression on them, and commented on each one. Since Arashi's Kokuritsu con was included on the list, I went ahead and translated the short blurb about it :)


[Eyes of the Editor-in-Chief!] Concerts that left an lasting impression from 2008 10/154 (1)

★ Arashi - ARASHI marks ARASHI AROUND ASIA 2008
09/05 Tokyo, Kokuritsu Kasumigaoka Kyogijo

The Arashi that we have covered since their debut has finally reached Kokuritsu... those were the deeply emotional thoughts with which I watched this concert. After making their 5 dome tour a while ago a success and joining the category of big league groups as expected, when I saw the figures of these five people standing still in the Kokuritsu stadium that took in 70,000 people during sunset, I was honestly moved. With "Love so sweet" as the opening, Arashi raised up on a single stage; with this tune that had become such a great point, these five people who were overflowing with confidence made their appearance. With a total of 33 songs, they displayed a truly enormous growth.

Letting the fans in Japan see the power of these five people now, convincing, and then using this live as the start of their advancement towards Asia; that was the kind of "meaning" that this live held. It was a magnificent entertainment show.


Link: http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/61914


EDIT: As a bonus, here's a snippet of Aiba's interview from the 02/2009 issue of HARUMO that I translated on a whim:

"Lately, I've often been told that 'Arashi's gotten popular!'. But to us, we've believed that this day would come since the very first year (laugh), so I don't think this is something that only came up over the last few years. Whether it's our attitude towards work or the way we do it, compared to when we first debuted, there really hasn't been much of a change. It's true that our concert venues have gotten bigger, and the number of shows we appear on have grown, but these are all changes in the environment, and not changes in ourselves. What's more, we have this confidence of 'everything we've done thus far are things that we should be doing', so I hope we can continue onwards with this frame of mind from now on as well."

                           ---Aiba Masaki (HARUMO 02/2009)

Comments

[silgari.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the translations!

Is it me.. or Aiba sounded like a grown up? LOLZ! XDD

Thanks again!

[all4cyanide.livejournal.com]

Aiba sounds so mature and adult in that interview!! I love what he said. Our boys are such hard workers and leave an impression everywhere they go, ne? Thanks for sharing!

[c-alen.livejournal.com]

yeah, you're right...aiba does sound mature.. :)

thank you for the translation..

[fluttering.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the translation. I found Aiba's interview very personal, and I'm glad for that whim that gave us a translation. ♥

[heartilly26.livejournal.com]

i really like what aiba chan said "these are all changes in the environment, and not changes in ourselves" its very true ^_^ the boys havent changed much since their debute and thats what i like about them ^^ thanks a bunch for the touching translations ^^

[novemberzeal.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the translations! I love to see Arashi being praised :)

[yamajunkamekun.livejournal.com]

JOHNNY-SAN knew what he was doing when he put these 5 AMAZING GROWN MEN together...and the name "ARASHI"...

even though they havent performed around the world yet ...but they got fans ALL OVER and i think that is the biggest accomplishment that these guys have done..thnks for the trans!

[charurei.livejournal.com]

I'm touched on how the editor pointed out Arashi's growth since debut. This is why in hindsight, I love the fact that Arashi did not start out big. And I like how he referenced LSS being the opening song, which in a sense really opened the doors wide for Arashi. :)

[asoukasa.livejournal.com]

wow...very well said from Aiba-Chan eh hehe...thanks for sharing ne

[tena-79.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the translation ^__^

[alaruber.livejournal.com]

YEA~~!!
much thanks for the translation :DDDD

[dvampyrlestat.livejournal.com]

Overflowing with confidence, eh.

I don't think it has anything to do with confidence, too. I think they're just being true to themselves.

Thank you for the translation!!!

[epinette.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that the Kokuritsu was one of the ten :D They are an amazing group and it definitely shows now!

Thanks for the translation :)

[dngrslyevl4.livejournal.com]

o wow!! nicely said Aiba!! thanks for the translation <333

[minlilin.livejournal.com]

thanks for the translation I enjoyed reading them

[nightofhope.livejournal.com]

Thanks for translating!

[lotr195.livejournal.com]

once in a while aiba says awesome things that sum up arashi really well!

thank you for the translating!

[shade-of-kim.livejournal.com]

I'm touched by the article for their Kokuritsu con. it's like everybody is proud of them and what they've become. i am too.

and aiba's interview is... i love it. i love how he said that their work ethic hasn't changed much since the very beginning. i love it that he believes that this is what they're supposed to do.

thanks for the translation~

[oviparous.livejournal.com]

thanks for the translations. it indeed holds meaning for all of us. :)

[conischan.livejournal.com]

wow! great comment ne~~ ^___^

[primroseshows.livejournal.com]

Thank you for translating, I love Aiba's comment. It's the most adult I've ever heard him XD

[nicadj.livejournal.com]

awww... our boys have grown so much. Aiba sounded so damn mature and I feel like a very proud fan. *tears* I'm glad I'm in this fandom.

It must have been awesome seeing the five of them in Kokuritsu. It's like looking at the same adorkable five people and yet seeing something different at the same time. *sigh*

I'm happy Johnny put them together and for that, I'm grateful. XD

Thanks for the translations!

[fabfangirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks for translating!

And, yeah, like everyone else has already mentioned about Aiba's comment, i totally agree. nice comment and he even said it in a really mature way. but its nice, for a change. ^_^

[crazytammu.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the translations. Aiba's comment is what makes me love Arashi!

[moonchild5.livejournal.com]

arigatou!

'everything we've done thus far are things that we should be doing'

*sniff* i'm so proud.

[mjlights.livejournal.com]

sigh....that's why I eally wanted to go that concert..... (-_-)

[dream-raine.livejournal.com]

that's a great word from Aiba!! THanks for translating!

[daisuki-arashi.livejournal.com]

oh my dear~ aiba can definetly say words of wisdom if he wants to and can say something so adult deshou~

i am so proud and so happy..words like these warm my heart...thank you as always for translating...

[slaviour.livejournal.com]

so true.. I always thought that the reason why their popularity wasn't as much as it is now is NOT because they were not as capable nor professional as they are now, the problem is the japanese ppl just hadn't noticed their charms.. Finally they noticed, but geez it took years.. I'm glad Arashi has such great mentality. v.v

[twistedhalo04.livejournal.com]

Aiba sounding so wise :)

I just got the warm and fuzzy feeling reading these words.

Thanks for sharing them!

[ashmauve.livejournal.com]

ive got some goosebumps cause they hv turned so great!!! IM HAPPY TO BE A ARASHI FAN YO!

[kipassusahmati.livejournal.com]

Proud^^.....

[dw9lives.livejournal.com]

I don't think i could ever stop loving Arashi, they can't ever do something and have it be any less than amazing. Thanks for translating!!

[kuro-tenshii18.livejournal.com]

Aiba sounds mature and great &hearts thanks for the translations!

[wendy138.livejournal.com]

Thank you for sharing.

[dreamfadesaway.livejournal.com]

thanks for the translation!
Aw this is so... touching somehow.__. Arashi on a big stage <3

[ailamarie.livejournal.com]

i love them more and more....
they truly deserve everything they have achieved so far..

[mikakoo.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the translation!

The guys really had an amazing year! :D

[ryan87ogawa.livejournal.com]

thank you!!
so glad to know that their concerts are getting great reviews from the pros!!!

[xninnifulninnyx.livejournal.com]

wow i was touched by what was said in both articles :') thank you soo much for translating!! <33

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

Aiba sounds serious and matured? But LOLed at his; "we've believed that this day would come since the very first year." XDDD

Anyway, you got the first place in the Concert review? And where the concert was held?

[acidae.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure what you're asking? But the editor's top ten list wasn't ranked numerically so it wasn't in any actual order, just the ten they enjoyed most.

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

XDDD

What I'm asking is that 'who' got the first place for the review. I accidenly type 'you'. xD But since they didn't rank it, it answered my question.

Thanks anyway. xD