ARASHI's Diary -Voyage-
Japanese boy band Arashi's illuminating journey
About ARASHI's Diary -Voyage-
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-PG
Run time: 1 Season
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ARASHI's Diary -Voyage- is a Japanese music documentary TV show that follows the popular J-pop group, ARASHI, during their final year together as a band. The show provides an inside look into the lives of the members as they embark on their last concert tour and prepare for their indefinite hiatus.
The plot revolves around the five members of ARASHI, Satoshi Ohno, Sho Sakurai, Masaki Aiba, Kazunari Ninomiya, and Jun Matsumoto, as they reflect on their journey as a band and reminisce about the memories they have created throughout their 20 years together. The documentary showcases their struggles, achievements, and emotions as they make their final performances and bid farewell to their fans.
Making / Production
ARASHI's Diary -Voyage- was produced by Johnny & Associates and aired on the streaming platform Netflix. The show was directed by Yusaku Mizoguchi and Hiroshi Fujiwara. It was filmed over the course of 2019, capturing the group's final year as a band.
The production crew had unprecedented access to ARASHI's personal lives, allowing them to document intimate moments and provide an authentic portrayal of the group's journey. The show features a mix of live concert footage, behind-the-scenes moments, interviews, and personal reflections from each member.
Actors
- Satoshi Ohno - Played himself, the leader of ARASHI and a multi-talented performer.
- Sho Sakurai - Played himself, the rapper and spokesperson for ARASHI.
- Masaki Aiba - Played himself, the energetic and comedic member of ARASHI.
- Kazunari Ninomiya - Played himself, the actor and songwriter in ARASHI.
- Jun Matsumoto - Played himself, the talented actor and dancer of ARASHI.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- ARASHI's Diary -Voyage- was released to commemorate ARASHI's 20th anniversary and their upcoming hiatus.
- The TV show received widespread international acclaim and attracted a large international audience, contributing to the globalization of J-pop.
- ARASHI's final concert tour, titled "ARAFES 2020 at the National Stadium," was held at the newly built Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.
- Throughout their career, ARASHI released numerous hit singles, albums, and performed in various TV shows and movies, making them one of Japan's most successful boy bands.
Awards
There are no notable awards specifically for the TV show ARASHI's Diary -Voyage-. However, ARASHI has received numerous accolades throughout their career, including Japan Record Awards, Japan Gold Disc Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
Quotes
- "ARASHI is not just about the five of us. It's about the bond we have with our fans." - ARASHI
- "Thank you for letting us be ARASHI for 20 years. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude." - ARASHI
Music
ARASHI's Diary -Voyage- features a variety of the group's hit songs performed throughout their final concert tour and other significant moments in the documentary. Some of the notable songs include:
- "Love so sweet"
- "Believe"
- "One Love"
- "A・RA・SHI"
- "Truth"
Soundtrack
The soundtrack for ARASHI's Diary -Voyage- includes a compilation of ARASHI's greatest hits, capturing the essence of the group's musical journey. It is available for streaming and features songs such as:
- "Love so sweet"
- "Believe"
- "One Love"
- "A・RA・SHI"
- "Truth"
About ARASHI's Diary -Voyage-
ARASHI's Diary -Voyage- is a documentary following Japanese Boyband Arashi on their journey towards stardom and disbandment.