Arashi fanclub for America?

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MAY 17TH EDIT:

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I think this is a great idea to make Arashi realize that they have indeed brought the storm all over the world. Now if I lived in Europe I'd join with a heartbeat but I am not. So I decided to create a fanclub for America (both north&south)!
I can take care of the English, French, Japanese (so we can give them the link somehow at some point and they can understand :D) and site design part, but I'd need help from some of you who speak Spanish (plenty of people already, but promoting on spanish websites and forums would be great!!), Portuguese and Chinese. I think that's about it for main languages spoken, tell me if I'm wrong ^^; All languages covered, thank you ^-^ !!

Seeing as it's the end of the term and I have no time at the moment, the website will have to wait for about 2 and a half weeks. So in the meantime, if you want to join because you think you can bring something to the website either comment here or send me an email ( audience.killer@gmail.com )

Comments and suggestions are very welcomed.
I'll make another post when the site will be ready :D

[edit with suggestions]
We will most likely need a logo for spaming, every single idea is welcomed.
If you can draw chibi arashi to put on the website (since no pictures allowed) it would be wonderfull too :D!

If you go on arashi forums, other communities and the like, please link to this post so we can have as much people informed about this project! ^^

Also, please leave your email when offering your help. It's more simple to contact you when the time comes!

Comments

[sakura-mars.livejournal.com]

Great Idea!

I can do basic Spanish but I will ask tenjostyle for you, although I think her Spanish would be more Spain than American Spanish...oh well XD

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

There must not be that much of a difference, it's a bit like French from France and French from Québec, just different expressions/accents ^-^

[sakura-mars.livejournal.com]

oh, Chinese is a good language too. It's really growing.

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Actually that's a good point, thanks. I'll edit it in my post :D

[minarri.livejournal.com]

The only hitch I can think of is how are we going to make this an "official" fanclub?

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Technically, we can't make it official unless Johnny's entertainment approves it. Until then it could be unnofficial but we're going to make our best to get recognized ^-^

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

:D!! Yay for first member! XD

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

I know there is a project going around (that I actually heard of today for the first time) called "Arashi Around America". You can see their website HERE. (http://arashiaroundamerica.blogspot.com)

Maybe a collaboration or joining with them? They have a really good idea to get the possibility of an American concert off the ground.

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info!
I'll contact them. Though even if our goals are same, I think it would be relevant to do both :D

[rokusan-chan.livejournal.com]

I think that making a list of all fans would be more effective than sending postcard or videos...

I'll join when the site is up too!

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Honestly I think we *can* acheive something with only a list of fans. But it would be even better if we actually add a "creative" way of some sort to make our point. And there's no harm in doing both! ^-^

[tenshi-angels87.livejournal.com]

Yayay, I started researching on html and all that, when I read my dear's post. I can actually join in this time ^^, can't wait for the site to be up.

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

It should be up and running by the end of may/begining of june ^^

[kawaii-beela.livejournal.com]

this seems like a great idea! i will definately join when the site is up! maybe i can try to help contribute also because I just finished taking an html course in my college! hehe

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

I'll keep you in mind if I have troubles or questions :D!

[inuhariko.livejournal.com]

I support anything that would drag Arashi over stateside, including ropes and chains. But the fanclub thing is a good idea too.

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Ropes and chains XD
We want them to come here, but also to come *back* so maybe that's not a very good idea XD

[starsevenine.livejournal.com]

XD y'know, I wouldn't be surprised if this worked~!
Definitely count me in =D
I've got some professional Chinese translation & website design experience if you need me~^^

One idea I have is that we could get some kind of official logo sticker or stationery printed
and spam-mail them with the logo + get members going to concerts in Japan to hold up signs...

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

I'll count you in for the Chinese version! And I'll most likely need some help with the web form to apply ^^ (I'd like to have your email too)

A logo would be a very good idea. And since we can't put pictures it would be really nice if someone drew chibi arashi to put on the site or whatnot :D
But I don't know if it's allowed to hold up signs other than uchiwa in JE concerts... I remember reading somewhere that there's a size restriction or something >.>; I really think it's important to respect all the rules so we can make a great impression :)

[matsubunny.livejournal.com]

Go Girls!!! I support you at max!! I can help with spanish :P.

Ah! And if Arashi go there...adopt me!! xDD

Fighto! For European and American Tour ne!

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

I'm really impatient for a result, I'm sure it's going to work :D
I can adopt you but you have to adopt me if they go to Europe first! XD

[yumenoko.livejournal.com]

Well it wouldn't be a surprise to them that Arashi has fans in the major American cities (probably North America in general) considering the little bit of chaos we caused 2 years ago when KATTUN was in LA on a very non-publicized PR stint for the Little Tokyo parade. Only the fans knew who they were, the other local reporters and un-JE initiated parade-goers had no clue what the madness was about. I think JE knows they have a toe-hold, but they don't see how to approach it. Not sure if we can convince them of anything too widespread, but there's no reason they can't play a gig or 2 in Las Vegas (like almost all the Cantopop and K-pop acts do) and Atlantic city. Heck, even L'arc en Ciel played at a convention and sold out! I think the fan club is a great idea to unify what we've all been waiting for and it might be just the push they need to take the leap. Count me in. ^__^

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

I really didn't know about that! :O (Now it shows I haven't been a fan for a very long time XD)
But with what you're saying, I have even more confidence that this is going to work out ^^
Maybe it's just me but I'm really exited about all of this! X3

[nyanchan.livejournal.com]

Absolutely count me in!!:D I think anything's worth a try, we have to make some noise and get ourselves recognized!:) Since you've got English, French and Japanese covered (my 3 languages;P) I don't know what I could do to help, but I definitely want to join!^^

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Well the person I was going to ask for the Japanese part is not an Arashi fan so maybe it's better if you do it?

[twothreefour.livejournal.com]

If I remember the Johnny's history that I've read here on LJ, there have been several attempts over the years to introduce a unit here in the US but that was back in the 70's or something... D:

The state of their US fandom is different now- the internet has brought us all together, for one, and we are able to keep up with Johnny's in near-realtime because of the fans in Japan helping us. The KAT-TUN fangirl riot in LA back in 2005 let them know something, haha.

I guess that some sort of revue in Vegas would be how they approach it, but then I would not be suprised if ticketing for those shows went through the fan club.

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

In the 70's... I think it's time to try again! XD

[zaizaiaddict.livejournal.com]

just like what i said on having an arashi european fan club, creating a fanclub for fans in america is subarashi!!!

minna...gambarimasu!!!

i bet our boys would be really surprised when they learn that hontut ni...they have fans all over the world! sugeeeee!!! ^^

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

I somehow *really* want to see their reaction XD
And then Nino would be all like "I told you so!" XD

Aww how about Arashi fanclub for THE WORLD?

[k-littlebraver.livejournal.com]

European fanclub, American fanclub are all good, but then ppl in Asia, Asia Pacific region, Australia, NZ etc would miss out ^^;

Re: Aww how about Arashi fanclub for THE WORLD?

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

The thing is that I think it might be too big. If we want Arashi to come for concerts, doing a world fanclub is a bit vague. But I think it would be a good idea to have a page listing all the fanclubs, so you're free to make your own! ^^

HAI!

[ayisse.livejournal.com]

I AGREE SO MUCH WITH KUROROKOON!!!

Because I am from the Philippines..hehe I think it would be awesome to finally start our own INTERNATIONAL FC!! If Johnny's won't start it, maybe we can make it on our own!!
I also think it is easier this way for Johnny's to introduce international ticketing hehehe (well, I can dream right?)

Re: HAI!

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Haaa I hate JE's ticketing system >.< I'm still trying to figure out how I can manage to get a hold of one for next year if there's a natsucon u_u;;
I think there should be two rounds: one for FC members and one for non-FC members. Like this local people have the priority but the concerts are still accessible to others.

[diadori-san.livejournal.com]

I'm totally in. *thumbs up!*

[kurima.livejournal.com]

great Idea ^^ lastly I don't have so much time but if there's something that I can help please let me know!
I'm from Peru , I think I can help you with the spanish things xD

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Yay another Spanish speaking person!
I've already got plenty of help offers but promoting the website once it's done would be of great help too. Especially on Spanish speaking forums and whatnot, since I obviously can't do that myself... my 3 years of Spanish classes are faaaar behind me ^^;;

[m-elle09.livejournal.com]

this is such a wonderful idea! i actually just read the post for the Arashi Around America one and crossed upon this! thank god! i've been waiting for something like this :D

hopefully it turns out to be a huge success! :D i'll try to help with promoting this to other people ^_^

im getting excited just thinking and reading about it! ^_^

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

If we beleive in it, it will turn into a success, I'm sure of that ^^ We can make it! (Damn that song is oddly fitting XD)
I added you back & saw the post in your journal. Promoting is also a big part of the job, thank you <3!

[dvampyrlestat.livejournal.com]

Here's an idea: Someone should start an Arashi United, or something....like....a worldwide fans club, but with chapters...like, American, European...or Asian....make the reach more encompassing.....

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

I was going to put a link to the European FC on the webpage and ask them to do it too... So I guess if every FC does it it'll be the same result?

[myiuchan.livejournal.com]

I Can do the Portuguese part xD

Well, Arashi fan from Brazil here ^^/

My email: polifreire@gmail.com

ahhh... I know a lot of arashi fans in Brazil, they really will gonna be part of this xD

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Yay, thank you so much! :D
I'll send you an email when I'll need translations ^-^

[goddesscarlie.livejournal.com]

OK, I think I will start the Australian Chapter. I will start making a website soon, and tell you all about it here when it is done. :)

If any one wants to contact me about it, my email is carlie.michelle @gmail.com

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

Can you send me an email when it's done? I'll put a link up on the American FC page ^-^

I'm sooo happy people are enthusiastic about this project. Soon we'll have the whole world covered XD

[gingifere.livejournal.com]

Hey! I'm not from America but I thought I'd say what an awesome idea it is to start an American FC. I definitely agree with the majority of people that linking all of the FC's together at the end is a great idea. I think if we prove that they have fans everywhere outside of Japan and not just in Europe and America it would make more of an impact.

BTW what's the link to the American FC page?

Gah I'm sooo excited about this! I just hope there will be correspondence between the American and European FC's!

[audience0killer.livejournal.com]

There's no link, as I haven't done the website yet (haven't found a proper free web host without ads yet either >.>; ). I have SO many things for school righ now, but I'll start working on it on the 26th of may for sure! :D

I think I'll try to set up a page with link to every FC and the total amount of overseas fan registered in them (An Australian FC is on its way it seems). Because to be able to maintain a website for fans all over the world is a quite daunting task o_o;;

[(Anonymous)]

Hi! Sorry, not a livejournal user...yet, but I think this is a great idea. I would totally love to join! Keep me updated.

ninoluv16@gmail.com