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This filmography presents a list of Japanese boy band [[Arashi|Arashi's]] work outside of music such as hosting variety programs, appearing in films and television dramas and presenting radio shows.
This filmography presents a list of Japanese boy band [[Arashi|Arashi's]] work outside of music such as hosting variety programs, appearing in films and television dramas and presenting radio shows.


==Dramas==
==Drama==
===''V no Arashi''===
===''V no Arashi''===
{{Nihongo|''V no Arashi''|Vの嵐}} was a Japanese mini-drama starring boy band Arashi that aired from October 11, 1999 to October 29, 1999 with each episode lasting for six minutes. It contained references to the history of the game of Volleyball, mostly Olympic Volleyball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/Vの嵐-1-VHS-嵐/dp/B00005FSKJ|title=Vの嵐(1) (VHS)|language=Japanese|publisher=Amazon.co.jp|accessdate=2010-01-31}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|''V no Arashi''|Vの嵐}} was a Japanese mini-[[Japanese television drama|drama]] that aired on [[Fuji Television]] (Fuji TV) from October 11, 1999 to October 29, 1999 with each episode lasting for six minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/Vの嵐-1-VHS-嵐/dp/B00005FSKJ|title=Vの嵐(1) (VHS)|language=Japanese|publisher=Amazon.co.jp|accessdate=2010-01-31}}</ref>


===''Saigo no Yakusoku''===
===''Saigo no Yakusoku''===
{{Main|Saigo no Yakusoku}}
{{Nihongo|''Saigo no Yakusoku''|最後の約束|The Last Promise}} was a Japanese drama special that aired on [[Fuji Television|Fuji TV]] on January 9, 2010 starring all the members of [[Arashi]] in their first [[Japanese television drama|drama]] together in nearly ten years. It was described as a human suspense story involving the hijack of a major building. The members of Arashi played five young men who are caught up in the incident, and the story depicts their attempt to escape and their interactions with the other hostages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5474|title=Meisa to play heroine in Arashi's "Saigo no Yakusoku"|date=2009-11-22|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2010-01-12}}</ref> The special received a viewership rating of 19.4% in the [[Kantō region]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/72336/|title=嵐、全員共演ドラマ『最後の約束』視聴率19.4%|date=2010-01-12|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Oricon]]|accessdate=2010-01-12}}</ref> Released on June 2, 2010, the DVD sold 162,000 copies in its first week, making it both the first drama-related product to have sold over 100,000 copies in the first week and the drama DVD with the highest first week sales recorded in ''[[Oricon]]'' drama DVD history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/77028/full|title=【オリコン】嵐、“歌手” と“俳優”でDVD初週売上2冠|date=2010-06-09|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Oricon]]|accessdate=2010-06-09}}</ref>


==Movies==
==Movie==
===''Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy''===
{| class="wikitable"
{{Nihongo|''Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy''|ピカ☆☆ンチ Life is Hard だけど Happy|Pikanchi Life is Hard But Happy}} was a 2002 Japanese movie based on an original idea by [[V6 (band)|Yoshihiko Inohara]] and directed by [[Yukihiko Tsutsumi]]. The movie revolves around five friends who all have no future plans after high school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yesasia.com/us/pikanchi-life-is-hard-dakedo-happy-japan-version/1002844091-0-0-0-en/info.html|title=Pikanchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy (Japan Version)|language=Japanese|publisher=YesAsia|accessdate=2010-12-12}}</ref> Released on June 25, 2003, the DVD debuted at number four on the ''Oricon'' weekly comprehensive DVD chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/253626/products/cinema/509835/1/|title=ピカ☆ンチ Life is Hard だけど Happy|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Oricon]]|accessdate=2010-12-12}}</ref>
!Year

!Title
===''Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy''===
|-
{{Nihongo|''Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy''|ピカ☆☆ンチ Life is Hard だから Happy|Pikanchi Life is Hard Therefore Happy}} was a 2004 Japanese movie directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The movie picks up three years after ''Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yesasia.com/us/pikanchi-life-is-hard-dakara-happy-regular-edition-japan-version/1003771597-0-0-0-en/info.html|title=Pikanchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy (Regular Edition) (Japan Version)|language=Japanese|publisher=YesAsia|accessdate=2010-12-12}}</ref> Released on October 20, 2004, the DVD debuted at number two on the ''Oricon'' weekly comprehensive DVD chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/253626/products/cinema/563025/1/|title=ピカ☆☆ンチ Life is Hard だから Happy|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Oricon]]|accessdate=2010-06-09}}</ref>
|2002

|''Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy''
===''Kiiroi Namida''===
|-
{{Nihongo|''Kiiroi Namida''|黄色い涙|Yellow Tears}} was a 2007 Japanese movie directed by {{Nihongo|Isshin Inudō|犬童 一心|Inudō Isshin}}. The movie is based on a manga by [[Shinji Nagashima]]. In the bustle of 1960s Tokyo, five ambitious young men cross paths and develop a strong friendship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yesasia.com/us/kiiroi-namida-yellow-tears-dvd-english-subtitled-first-press-limited/1004961383-0-0-0-en/info.html|title=Kiiroi Namida (Yellow Tears) (DVD) (English Subtitled) (First Press Limited Edition) (Japan Version)|language=Japanese|publisher=YesAsia|accessdate=2010-12-12}}</ref>
|2004
|''Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy''
|-
|2007
|''Kiiroi Namida''
|}


==Variety shows on Nippon Television==
==Variety==
===Nippon Television===
===''Mayonaka no Arashi''===
====''Mayonaka no Arashi''====
{{Nihongo|''Mayonaka no Arashi''|真夜中の嵐|Midnight Arashi}} was a [[Japanese variety show]] that ran from October 3, 2001 to June 26, 2002 on [[Nippon Television|NTV]]. Aired from 12:45 to 1:15 a.m. ([[Japan Standard Time|JST]]), it was Japanese boy band [[Arashi|Arashi's]] first independent variety show, in which they were the primary [[Presenter|hosts]].
{{Nihongo|''Mayonaka no Arashi''|真夜中の嵐|Midnight Arashi}} was a [[Japanese variety show]] that ran from October 3, 2001 to June 26, 2002 on [[Nippon Television]] (NTV). Aired from 12:45 to 1:15 a.m. ([[Japan Standard Time|JST]]), it was Japanese boy band [[Arashi|Arashi's]] first independent variety show, in which they were the primary [[Presenter|hosts]].


{{quote|If there's a mountain, climb; if there's an ocean, dive; if there's a cliff, fly.{{#tag:ref|The show's slogan. Original text: 山なら登れ、海なら潜れ、崖なら飛べ|group=fn}}|Shinichi Hatori (co-host)|Mayonaka no Arashi (Episode 1)}}
{{quote|If there's a mountain, climb; if there's an ocean, dive; if there's a cliff, fly.{{#tag:ref|The show's slogan. Original text: 山なら登れ、海なら潜れ、崖なら飛べ|group=fn}}|Shinichi Hatori (co-host)|Mayonaka no Arashi (Episode 1)}}
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===''C no Arashi''===
====''C no Arashi''====
{{Nihongo|''C no Arashi''|Cの嵐!|Arashi's Claims}} was a Japanese variety show that ran from July 3, 2002 to June 18, 2003 on NTV. Aired from 12:58 to 1:28 a.m. (JST), it was Japanese boy band [[Arashi|Arashi's]] second variety show to be aired on NTV. Forming Japan's first claim processing company and acting as "Claim Agents", at least one member would help process the complaints of government offices and enterprises every week.<ref>{{cite episode|title=C no Arashi|network=[[Nippon Television|NTV]]|airdate=July 13, 2002}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|''C no Arashi''|Cの嵐!|Arashi's Claims}} was a Japanese variety show that ran from July 3, 2002 to June 18, 2003 on NTV. Aired from 12:58 to 1:28 a.m. (JST), it was Japanese boy band [[Arashi|Arashi's]] second variety show to be aired on NTV. Forming Japan's first claim processing company and acting as "Claim Agents", at least one member would help process the complaints of government offices and enterprises every week.<ref>{{cite episode|title=C no Arashi|network=[[Nippon Television|NTV]]|airdate=July 13, 2002}}</ref>


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===''D no Arashi''===
====''D no Arashi''====
{{Main|D no Arashi}}
{{Main|D no Arashi}}


===''G no Arashi''===
====''G no Arashi''====
{{Nihongo|''G no Arashi''|Gの嵐!}} was a Japanese variety show that ran from October 5, 2005 to September 27, 2006 on NTV. Aired from 12:50 to 1:20 a.m. (JST), it was Japanese boy band [[Arashi|Arashi's]] fourth variety show to be aired on NTV. The show centered around Arashi acting as supporters for other people, which ranged from solving personal problems to helping promote the awareness of minor sports.<ref>{{cite episode|title=G no Arashi|network=[[Nippon Television|NTV]]|airdate=October 5, 2005}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|''G no Arashi''|Gの嵐!}} was a Japanese variety show that ran from October 5, 2005 to September 27, 2006 on NTV. Aired from 12:50 to 1:20 a.m. (JST), it was Japanese boy band [[Arashi|Arashi's]] fourth variety show to be aired on NTV. The show centered around Arashi acting as supporters for other people, which ranged from solving personal problems to helping promote the awareness of minor sports.<ref>{{cite episode|title=G no Arashi|network=[[Nippon Television|NTV]]|airdate=October 5, 2005}}</ref>


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|2006-07-05
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|Aiba, Ohno, Sakurai
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|Newhalf [[boss]]
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===''Arashi no Shukudai-kun''===
====''Arashi no Shukudai-kun''====
{{Nihongo|''Arashi no Shukudai-kun''|嵐の宿題くん|Arashi's Homework}} was a Japanese variety show that first broadcast on October 2, 2006 on NTV. It aired from 11:58 p.m. to 12:29 a.m. (JST) every Monday and starred the members of Arashi and morning announcer {{nihongo|Tomoaki Ogura|小倉 智昭|Ogura Tomoaki}} as their co-host. The theme centered around homework, hence the show's title; Arashi had audience viewers send in homework for guests to do and vice versa. The show ended on March 22, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5770|title="Arashi no Shukudai-kun" to end in March|date=2010-02-06|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2010-03-06}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|''Arashi no Shukudai-kun''|嵐の宿題くん|Arashi's Homework}} was a Japanese variety show that first broadcast on October 2, 2006 on NTV. It aired from 11:58 p.m. to 12:29 a.m. (JST) every Monday and starred the members of Arashi and morning announcer {{nihongo|Tomoaki Ogura|小倉 智昭|Ogura Tomoaki}} as their co-host. The theme centered around homework, hence the show's title; Arashi had audience viewers send in homework for guests to do and vice versa. The show ended on March 22, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5770|title="Arashi no Shukudai-kun" to end in March|date=2010-02-06|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2010-03-06}}</ref>


===''Arashi ni Shiyagare''===
====''Arashi ni Shiyagare''====
{{Nihongo|''Arashi ni Shiyagare''|嵐にしやがれ Let's Make a Damn Storm}} is an ongoing Japanese variety show on NTV starring the members of Arashi. The show began on April 2010 and it airs from 10:00 to 10:54 p.m. (JST) every Saturday. It is Arashi's sixth and current variety show to be aired on NTV as well as their third show to be aired during primetime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5745|title=Another prime time show for Arashi|date=2010-01-29|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2010-01-31}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|''Arashi ni Shiyagare''|嵐にしやがれ}} is an ongoing Japanese variety show on NTV starring the members of Arashi. The show began on April 2010 and it airs from 10:00 to 10:54 p.m. (JST) every Saturday. It is Arashi's sixth and current variety show to be aired on NTV as well as their third show to be aired during primetime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5745|title=Another prime time show for Arashi|date=2010-01-29|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2010-01-31}}</ref>


==Variety shows on Fuji Television==
===Fuji Television===
===''Nama Arashi: Live Storm''===
====''Nama Arashi: Live Storm''====
{{Nihongo|''Nama Arashi: Live Storm''|なまあらし LIVESTORM|Live Arashi: Live Storm}} was a Japanese variety show that ran from October 5, 2002 to March 27, 2004 on Fuji TV. It aired from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (JST) and was the group's first variety show on Fuji TV.
{{Nihongo|''Nama Arashi: Live Storm''|なまあらし LIVESTORM|Live Arashi: Live Storm}} was a Japanese variety show that ran from October 5, 2002 to March 27, 2004 on [[Fuji Television]] (Fuji TV). It aired from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (JST) and was the group's first variety show on Fuji TV.


===''Arashi no Waza-Ari''===
====''Arashi no Waza-Ari''====
{{Nihongo|''Arashi no Waza-Ari''|嵐の技ありッ!}} was a Japanese variety show that ran from April 3, 2004 to March 26, 2005 on Fuji TV. It aired from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. (JST), and the theme of the show centered around Arashi learning how to be adults by consulting a special guest.
{{Nihongo|''Arashi no Waza-Ari''|嵐の技ありッ!}} was a Japanese variety show that ran from Apri 3, 2004 to March 26, 2005 on Fuji TV. It aired from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. (JST), and the theme of the show centered around Arashi learning how to be adults by consulting a special guest.


===''Mago Mago Arashi''===
====''Mago Mago Arashi''====
{{Main|Mago Mago Arashi}}
{{Main|Mago Mago Arashi}}


===''GRA''===
====''GRA''====
GRA ('''''G'''old '''R'''ush '''A'''rashi'') was a short-lived Japanese variety show that ran from October 20, 2007 to March 29, 2008 from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. (JST) on Fuji TV.
GRA ('''''G'''old '''R'''ush '''A'''rashi'') was a short-lived Japanese variety show that ran from October 20, 2007 to March 29, 2008 from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. (JST) on Fuji TV.


===''VS Arashi''===
====''VS Arashi''====
{{Nihongo|''VS Arashi''|VS嵐|Buiesu Arashi}} is an on-going Japanese variety show on Fuji TV. The show began on April 12, 2008 and, until September 19, 2009, aired on Saturday afternoons from 12:59 to 1:30 p.m. (JST). On October 22, 2009, the show moved to a Thursday time slot and airs from 7:00 to 7:57 p.m. (JST), making it Arashi's second show to air during [[Golden Time]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5067|title="VS Arashi" goes golden|date=2009-07-25|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2009-11-30}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|''VS Arashi''|VS嵐|Buiesu Arashi}} is an on-going Japanese variety show on Fuji TV. The show began on April 12, 2008 and, until September 19, 2009, aired on Saturday afternoons from 12:59 to 1:30 p.m. (JST). On October 22, 2009, the show moved to a Thursday time slot and airs from 7:00 to 7:57 p.m. (JST), making it Arashi's first show to air during [[Golden Time]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5067|title="VS Arashi" goes golden|date=2009-07-25|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2009-11-30}}</ref>


==Variety shows on Tokyo Broadcasting System==
===Tokyo Broadcasting System===
===''Himitsu no Arashi-chan''===
====''Himitsu no Arashi-chan''====
{{Nihongo|''Himitsu no Arashi-chan''|ひみつの嵐ちゃん!|Arashi's Secrets|English transcription: The Arashi Secret TV Show}} is an on-going Japanese variety show on [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]] starring Arashi and the members of [[Othello (owarai)|Othello]] as their co-hosts. The show began on April 10, 2008 and airs from 10:00 to 10:54 p.m. (JST) every Thursday, making it the group's first show to air during primetime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2504|title=Arashi to host prime time variety show|date=2008-02-04|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2009-11-30}}</ref>
{{Nihongo|''Himitsu no Arashi-chan''|ひみつの嵐ちゃん!|Arashi's Secrets|English transcription: The Arashi Secret TV Show}} is an on-going Japanese variety show on [[Tokyo Broadcasting System]] (TBS) starring Arashi and the members of [[Othello (owarai)|Othello]] as their co-hosts. The show began on April 10, 2008 and airs from 10:00 to 10:54 p.m. (JST) every Thursday, making it the group's first show to air during primetime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2504|title=Arashi to host prime time variety show|date=2008-02-04|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2009-11-30}}</ref>


==Television specials==
==Television specials==
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|''Arashi no Jikken & Shukudai-kun''
|''Arashi no Jikken & Shukudai-kun''
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|{{start date|2009|10|25}} - {{end date|2009|11|1}}
|{{start date|2009|10|25}} {{end date|2009|11|1}}
|''Arashi Challenge Week''{{#tag:ref|The three-hour special that aired on November 1 registered an average viewership rating of 23.5%, with a momentary peak rating of 29.8%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/news/20091102mog00m200015000c.html|title=嵐:スペシャルライブ 最高視聴率29.8% 日本シリーズは平均16.4%|language=Japanese|publisher=Mainichi|date=2009-11-02|accessdate=2009-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20091102-00000015-maiall-ent|title=嵐 スペシャルライブ 最高視聴率29.8% 日本シリーズは平均16.4%|language=Japanese|publisher=Yahoo|date=2009-11-02|accessdate=2009-11-02}}</ref>|group=fn}}
|''Arashi Challenge Week''{{#tag:ref|The three-hour special that aired on November 1 registered an average viewership rating of 23.5%, with a momentary peak rating of 29.8%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/news/20091102mog00m200015000c.html|title=嵐:スペシャルライブ 最高視聴率29.8% 日本シリーズは平均16.4%|language=Japanese|publisher=Mainichi|date=2009-11-02|accessdate=2009-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20091102-00000015-maiall-ent|title=嵐 スペシャルライブ 最高視聴率29.8% 日本シリーズは平均16.4%|language=Japanese|publisher=Yahoo|date=2009-11-02|accessdate=2009-11-02}}</ref>|group=fn}}
|-
|{{start date|2011|01|01}}
|''Arashi ni Shiyagare Ganjitsu 2-Jikanhan Special''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-7065|title=TOKIO, Arashi to host New Year's specials|date=2010-11-26|publisher=Tokyograph|accessdate=2010-12-12}}</ref>
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!Title
|-
|-
|{{start date|1999|11|5}} - {{end date|1999|11|26}}
|{{start date|1999|11|5}} {{end date|1999|11|26}}
|[[Nippon Broadcasting System|JOLF]]
|[[Nippon Broadcasting System|JOLF]]
|''Arashi no Kinyōbi''
|''Arashi no Kinyōbi''
|-
|-
|{{start date|2000|4|3}} - {{end date|2002|9|30}}
|{{start date|2000|4|3}} {{end date|2002|9|30}}
|[[FM Tokyo]]
|[[FM Tokyo]]
|''Arashi Oto''
|''Arashi Oto''
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|''Sunday Special Arashi How's It Going?''
|''Sunday Special Arashi How's It Going?''
|-
|-
|{{start date|2003|7|28}} - {{end date|2003|8|1}}
|{{start date|2003|7|28}} {{end date|2003|8|1}}
|JOLF
|JOLF
|''Shitteru? 24-Jikan''
|''Shitteru? 24-Jikan''
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!Title
|-
|-
|{{start date|2007|12|31}} - {{end date|2008|1|1}}
|{{start date|2007|12|31}} {{end date|2008|1|1}}
|''Johnny's Countdown Live''
|''Johnny's Countdown Live''
|-
|-
|{{start date|2008|12|31}} - {{end date|2009|1|1}}
|{{start date|2008|12|31}} {{end date|2009|1|1}}
|''Johnny's Countdown Live''
|''Johnny's Countdown Live''
|-
|-
|{{start date|2009|12|31}} - {{end date|2010|1|1}}
|{{start date|2009|12|31}} {{end date|2010|1|1}}
|''Johnny's Countdown Live''
|''Johnny's Countdown Live''
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*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi/g/ Official G no Arashi website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi/g/ Official G no Arashi website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi/ Official Arashi no Shukudai-kun website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi/ Official Arashi no Shukudai-kun website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashinishiyagare/ Official Arashi ni Shiyagare website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi-w/index.html Official Arashi Challenge Week website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi-w/index.html Official Arashi Challenge Week website] {{ja icon}}

'''Fuji TV'''
*[http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/vs_arashi/index.html Official VS Arashi website] {{ja icon}}

'''TBS'''
*[http://www.tbs.co.jp/arashi-chan/ Official Himitsu no Arashi-chan website] {{ja icon}}

{{Arashi}}

[[Category:Filmographies]]


==Footnotes==
{{reflist|group="fn"}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
'''NTV'''
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi/c/ Official C no Arashi website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi/g/ Official G no Arashi website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi/ Official Arashi no Shukudai-kun website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashi/ Official Arashi no Shukudai-kun website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.ntv.co.jp/arashinishiyagare/ Official Arashi ni Shiyagare website] {{ja icon}}


'''Fuji TV'''
'''Fuji TV'''

Revision as of 13:30, 12 December 2010

This filmography presents a list of Japanese boy band Arashi's work outside of music such as hosting variety programs, appearing in films and television dramas and presenting radio shows.

Drama

V no Arashi

V no Arashi (Vの嵐) was a Japanese mini-drama that aired on Fuji Television (Fuji TV) from October 11, 1999 to October 29, 1999 with each episode lasting for six minutes.[1]

Saigo no Yakusoku

Movie

Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy

Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy (ピカ☆☆ンチ Life is Hard だけど Happy, Pikanchi Life is Hard But Happy) was a 2002 Japanese movie based on an original idea by Yoshihiko Inohara and directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The movie revolves around five friends who all have no future plans after high school.[2] Released on June 25, 2003, the DVD debuted at number four on the Oricon weekly comprehensive DVD chart.[3]

Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy

Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy (ピカ☆☆ンチ Life is Hard だから Happy, Pikanchi Life is Hard Therefore Happy) was a 2004 Japanese movie directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The movie picks up three years after Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy.[4] Released on October 20, 2004, the DVD debuted at number two on the Oricon weekly comprehensive DVD chart.[5]

Kiiroi Namida

Kiiroi Namida (黄色い涙, Yellow Tears) was a 2007 Japanese movie directed by Isshin Inudō (犬童 一心, Inudō Isshin). The movie is based on a manga by Shinji Nagashima. In the bustle of 1960s Tokyo, five ambitious young men cross paths and develop a strong friendship.[6]

Variety

Nippon Television

Mayonaka no Arashi

Mayonaka no Arashi (真夜中の嵐, Midnight Arashi) was a Japanese variety show that ran from October 3, 2001 to June 26, 2002 on Nippon Television (NTV). Aired from 12:45 to 1:15 a.m. (JST), it was Japanese boy band Arashi's first independent variety show, in which they were the primary hosts.

If there's a mountain, climb; if there's an ocean, dive; if there's a cliff, fly.[fn 1]

— Shinichi Hatori (co-host), Mayonaka no Arashi (Episode 1)

Described as an adventure show, at least one member would solitarily explore different parts of Japan by bicycle until sunrise without any money or a map.[7] He would board the last train of the night and exit the train at any station he pleases.[7] The starting point of the journey across Japan began at Makurazaki Station in the Kagoshima Prefecture (south of Japan) and ended at Cape Sōya in Hokkaidō (north of Japan), where Arashi and their co-host Shinichi Hatori (Zoom in! Super newscaster) buried a time capsule containing items the members received during their adventures and letters to their future selves.[8] Hatori and Arashi opened the time capsule during the group's live tenth anniversary special Odoroki no Arashi! The Century's Biggest Experiments! Impossible Feats Special & Miracle Experiments Live Broadcast! on November 1, 2009.[8]

C no Arashi

C no Arashi (Cの嵐!, Arashi's Claims) was a Japanese variety show that ran from July 3, 2002 to June 18, 2003 on NTV. Aired from 12:58 to 1:28 a.m. (JST), it was Japanese boy band Arashi's second variety show to be aired on NTV. Forming Japan's first claim processing company and acting as "Claim Agents", at least one member would help process the complaints of government offices and enterprises every week.[9]

D no Arashi

G no Arashi

G no Arashi (Gの嵐!) was a Japanese variety show that ran from October 5, 2005 to September 27, 2006 on NTV. Aired from 12:50 to 1:20 a.m. (JST), it was Japanese boy band Arashi's fourth variety show to be aired on NTV. The show centered around Arashi acting as supporters for other people, which ranged from solving personal problems to helping promote the awareness of minor sports.[10]

Arashi no Shukudai-kun

Arashi no Shukudai-kun (嵐の宿題くん, Arashi's Homework) was a Japanese variety show that first broadcast on October 2, 2006 on NTV. It aired from 11:58 p.m. to 12:29 a.m. (JST) every Monday and starred the members of Arashi and morning announcer Tomoaki Ogura (小倉 智昭, Ogura Tomoaki) as their co-host. The theme centered around homework, hence the show's title; Arashi had audience viewers send in homework for guests to do and vice versa. The show ended on March 22, 2010.[11]

Arashi ni Shiyagare

Arashi ni Shiyagare (嵐にしやがれ) is an ongoing Japanese variety show on NTV starring the members of Arashi. The show began on April 2010 and it airs from 10:00 to 10:54 p.m. (JST) every Saturday. It is Arashi's sixth and current variety show to be aired on NTV as well as their third show to be aired during primetime.[12]

Fuji Television

Nama Arashi: Live Storm

Nama Arashi: Live Storm (なまあらし LIVESTORM, Live Arashi: Live Storm) was a Japanese variety show that ran from October 5, 2002 to March 27, 2004 on Fuji Television (Fuji TV). It aired from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (JST) and was the group's first variety show on Fuji TV.

Arashi no Waza-Ari

Arashi no Waza-Ari (嵐の技ありッ!) was a Japanese variety show that ran from Apri 3, 2004 to March 26, 2005 on Fuji TV. It aired from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. (JST), and the theme of the show centered around Arashi learning how to be adults by consulting a special guest.

Mago Mago Arashi

GRA

GRA (Gold Rush Arashi) was a short-lived Japanese variety show that ran from October 20, 2007 to March 29, 2008 from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. (JST) on Fuji TV.

VS Arashi

VS Arashi (VS嵐, Buiesu Arashi) is an on-going Japanese variety show on Fuji TV. The show began on April 12, 2008 and, until September 19, 2009, aired on Saturday afternoons from 12:59 to 1:30 p.m. (JST). On October 22, 2009, the show moved to a Thursday time slot and airs from 7:00 to 7:57 p.m. (JST), making it Arashi's first show to air during Golden Time.[13]

Tokyo Broadcasting System

Himitsu no Arashi-chan

Himitsu no Arashi-chan (ひみつの嵐ちゃん!, Arashi's Secrets, English transcription: The Arashi Secret TV Show) is an on-going Japanese variety show on Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) starring Arashi and the members of Othello as their co-hosts. The show began on April 10, 2008 and airs from 10:00 to 10:54 p.m. (JST) every Thursday, making it the group's first show to air during primetime.[14]

Television specials

List of specials broadcast on Nippon Television
Air date Title
November 26, 2000 (2000-11-26) Nishikiori & Arashi! Hajimete no N.Y. Gōka Yume no Hi Tour (New York)
April 3, 2004 (2004-04-03) Asa na no ni D no Arashi
March 30, 2005 (2005-03-30) Australia Tairiku Jūdan! Gekitō 3000 Kilo Ultra Strong Game (Australia)
September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26) Odoroki no Arashi! Seiki no Jikken Gakusha Mo Yosoku Fukanō SP
March 23, 2007 (2007-03-23) Odoroki no Arashi! Seiki no Jikken Gakusha Mo Yosoku Fukanō SP2
October 11, 2007 (2007-10-11) Odoroki no Arashi! Seiki no Jikken Gakusha Mo Yosoku Fukanō SP3
April 6, 2008 (2008-04-06) Odoroki no Arashi! Seiki no Jikken Gakusha Mo Yosoku Fukanō SP4
December 28, 2008 (2008-12-28) Odoroki no Arashi! Seiki no Jikken Gakusha Mo Yosoku Fukanō SP5
March 24, 2009 (2009-03-24) Arashi no Jikken & Shukudai-kun
October 25, 2009 (2009-10-25) – November 1, 2009 (2009-11-01) Arashi Challenge Week[fn 2]
January 1, 2011 (2011-01-01) Arashi ni Shiyagare Ganjitsu 2-Jikanhan Special[17]
List of specials broadcast on Fuji Television
Air date Title
January 4, 2002 (2002-01-04) Arashi no Narikiri Baraetei: Inu no Kimochi ni Natte Mimashita Wan!
July 21, 2002 (2002-07-21) Arashi no Inu no Kimochi ni Natte Mimashita Wan Wan
March 31, 2007 (2007-03-31) Asu he no Tobira
List of specials broadcast on Tokyo Broadcasting System
Air date Title
December 25, 2007 (2007-12-25) 2007 Shijō Saidai Sports Dai Kansha Festival
June 27, 2008 (2008-06-27) Hana Yori Dango Special

Radio shows

List of radio shows
Broadcast date Station Title
November 5, 1999 (1999-11-05) – November 26, 1999 (1999-11-26) JOLF Arashi no Kinyōbi
April 3, 2000 (2000-04-03) – September 30, 2002 (2002-09-30) FM Tokyo Arashi Oto
July 6, 2003 (2003-07-06), July 13, 2003 (2003-07-13), July 20, 2003 (2003-07-20) JFN Sunday Special Arashi How's It Going?
July 28, 2003 (2003-07-28) – August 1, 2003 (2003-08-01) JOLF Shitteru? 24-Jikan

Event hosting

List of events
Date Title
December 31, 2007 (2007-12-31) – January 1, 2008 (2008-01-01) Johnny's Countdown Live
December 31, 2008 (2008-12-31) – January 1, 2009 (2009-01-01) Johnny's Countdown Live
December 31, 2009 (2009-12-31) – January 1, 2010 (2010-01-01) Johnny's Countdown Live

Footnotes

  1. ^ The show's slogan. Original text: 山なら登れ、海なら潜れ、崖なら飛べ
  2. ^ The three-hour special that aired on November 1 registered an average viewership rating of 23.5%, with a momentary peak rating of 29.8%.[15][16]

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  3. ^ "ピカ☆ンチ Life is Hard だけど Happy" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
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  8. ^ a b "Odoroki no Arashi! The Century's Biggest Experiments! Impossible Feats Special & Miracle Experiments Live Broadcast!". 2009-11-01. NTV. {{cite episode}}: Missing or empty |series= (help); Unknown parameter |city= ignored (|location= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "C no Arashi". July 13, 2002. NTV. {{cite episode}}: Missing or empty |series= (help)
  10. ^ "G no Arashi". October 5, 2005. NTV. {{cite episode}}: Missing or empty |series= (help)
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References

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