Quick Japan! Vol. 109 - Ohno Satoshi x Momota Kanako

[barbosa2007.livejournal.com]

This was a very interesting dialogue between top idol group leaders Ohno Satoshi (Arashi) and Momota Kanako (Momoiro Clover). Initially inspired by twosen's Arashi Discovery translation here.

Top Idols Speak About "The Way Of A Leader"

The day after breaking through to the other side of the Kouhaku stage, Momota Kanako declared that Momoclo's next goal was to stand on the stage of the Kokuritsu stadium. Behind that dream lay a grand vision: We want to become a presence like Arashi. Will Momoclo really grow into something like Arashi? Will they be able to attain the dream stage of Kokuritsu stadium? We present to you a dream dialogue between Arashi's leader, Ohno Satoshi, and Momoclo's leader, Momota Kanako!



Ohno: I didn't really want to be the leader.

Kanako: Me too!

[Translation] Jun's interview, TV Guide Person vol 11, August 2013

[shiisnikki.livejournal.com]

Hi!

I translated Jun's ~7200 characters long interview for TV Guide Person August edition, please follow the link below to read if you're interested.
Divided in 3 parts, part 3 is coming soon.

Part 1: I believe there is a sense of moving on to the next stage, both as a group and as individuals. I’m certain all members share the same awareness on the matter.

Part 2: But lately, I think I should graduate from only being the recipient. Of course, it is also alright to 100% incorporate and realize the given ideas, and add something more to it. But it would be great if there is a place in which I could present my opinions and ideas to be accepted.



Enjoy!

New Arashi ni Shiyagare

[ryl92.livejournal.com]

Like most of us know, Arashi ni Shiyagare will be "Power Up" starting this week, September 14th.



New changes:
1. From "Learning Arashi" to "Thinking Arashi"
Everytime they learnt something from Aniki guest in the past Shiyagare, but starting from this week, it's going to be Arashi thinking together with the guest on the contents of the program.

2. Females guest too!
All the while, only male artists are invited, the so called "Aniki" guest. In new shiyagare, they will have females artists as guests too.

3. Live performance !
They will have live (song) performance sometimes to match the theme of the program, and the set is going for renewal too. The "moving stage (turnover)" will renew too!

Don't forget, the first episode of the Power Up AniShi will be LIVE.

cr: Arashi Daisuki@FB

I'm so excited with the females guest and the live performance *o*