KAT-TUN 2 Me

I’m a little late on mentioning this, but first week sales for Arashi’s latest album “Dream A Live” came in at 220,722 copies. *cheers* That’s higher than all their albums except for the very first one (which I have never listened to…maybe I ought to). Now, I’m pretty sure that “Time” was a better album overall, but DAL does have some nice tracks. I particularly like “Sirius”. I think it’s safe to say that Arashi’s popularity is still on the rise. I wonder just how far they can go? Edit: Just found out another bit of news. Arashi will be the main supporters for 24 hour Terebi this year. It’s on Matsujun’s birthday too!

I looked, and it’s been almost a month since I’ve posted any quotes! That’s long enough to wait between bouts of bombarding you with quotations, right? In celebration of successful album sales, here are some quotes from my favoritest member.

First, it seems fitting to have some of his thoughts on their own rising popularity. He’s smart, ne?

Nino: Arashi is not the type of group who is frequently praised. Therefore we are not used to being commented on our rising popularity(laughes). … Hence when I was told that we were to hold a concert in a place as big as Tokyo Dome, it was a bit surrreal. At first, I thought it was a prank by a variety show. The big deal about performing in Tokyo Dome is not about the size of the place. When I see the fans filling up all that vast space, in my mind, thinking in the opposite direction, I can imagine that a time would come when all these people would disappear. No matter what venue it is, the fact that there are fans who are coming to the concerts means everything to us. This is something that will never change

January 2008, Nikkei Entertainment
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Nino: It was about 1:00 AM and I was already asleep and he called me three times!
Jun: Leader did?
Nino: Yeah. So I thought, “What IS it?” and answered, and in a drunken voice he said, “Ahh, Nino-chan aishiteru yo~ (I love you)“
Daily dose of Ohmiya love. <3

2007, Utaban

Nino: For me, the meaning of being myself is when I am part of Arashi.

2007, Concert Speech
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Nino: I don’t really find much value in acting. After all, I’m not an actor. I don’t really have much attachment to my work or roles.

Now this is interesting, isn’t it? If anyone in Johnny’s deserves to call themselves a legitimate actor, it’s probably Nino by virtue of having a main role in “Letters from Iwo Jima”, but the thing about him is that he is very aware of his status as an idol. He knows that’s what he is, and he’s perfectly content to just be that. Proud of it even.

April 2008, Non’no
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Nino (to Ohno): Did you make something today? Your nails are black.
Ohno: I was using resin.
Nino (holding up Ohno’s hand): What? *disgusted* It looks like KAT-TUN or something!
Ahahaha! True, some members of KAT-TUN have a tendency to paint random nails black, but it’s funny how awful Nino thought it was that it looked like Ohno was copying some of their tricks. Oh why can’t my two favorite Johnny’s groups just get along?

2008, HeyHeyHey Audience Report

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A few comments on the new album…

Ohno (on inspiration for his solo track): I had gotten a lot of fish that day.

Nino: It’s a great fishing song! When you sing it, you should have the Johnny’s Juniors lined up behind you fishing.

Ohno (on Jun’s solo the title of which is “Naked”): Are you going to be naked for this song too?

Matsujun: I’ll be arrested if I do that. There are security officers all over Tokyo Dome.

Sho: Matsumoto! Secure him!

Nino: And if your arms are being held down by the cops, even if you want to cover your front you couldn’t do it

Matsujun: Well, I’ll be naked in spirit then.

Aw. C’mon Jun-kun. Just a little bit of nakedness couldn’t hurt…

June 2008, Kikinini

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And finally, one really really cute quote from Aiba who is still trying to make a name for himself in the Member-Ai category. He’s making some gains, but he’ll probably have to do something a little less “awww” and a little more “gay” if he wants to join the elite ranks.

Aiba: It’s already been 9 years since we debuted. Thinking back to Jr. days when I would go play over at Nino or Matsujun’s house makes me nostalgic. Arashi: my friends, family, rivals, companions. For me, ‘member’ is a whole new genre. Everyone is strong so we don’t talk about our problems much, but you can feel the stregnth of our bonds when we’re doing something with all of us, ne. We get along so well. I love Arashi.

June 2008, Popolo
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As Always,

~Celestia~

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