The biggest concern is “Satoshi Ohno’s trauma”… Arashi Co., Ltd. is seeking the contents of the commemorative event to “celebrate together with fans”.

“We want to take more initiative than ever before, make more independent decisions than ever before, and act more independently than ever before.

On April 10, “Arashi” announced the establishment of a new company. The announcement was made under the joint names of Sho Sakurai (42), Masaki Aiba (41), Jun Matsumoto (40), and Kazuya Ninomiya (40), including Satoshi Ohno (43), who is currently on a hiatus from performing, to the delight of their fans.

The name of the company is “Arashi Co. The president of the company is Takashi Shinomiya, a former director of a TV show and a lawyer, who supported the five members in their discussions with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, the management company of the former Johnny’s office. He may become the “brain” of “Arashi” in the future.

Arashi” will be suspended at the end of 2008. For about four years, the group did not move as a group, but with the establishment of this company, the time that had stopped has begun to move. There are reports that the office is holding Tokyo Dome in November, and if the thoughts of the five members coincide, the possibility of a live concert is expected. …… A person involved in the entertainment industry raises a question.

I have heard that they have no plans to work as a group at this point. Ono has agreed to set up a company, but he remains reluctant to resume his activities. Arashi” has the rule of “not doing what one person doesn’t want to do,” so without the leader’s approval, it will be difficult to hold live concerts.

At a press conference in 2007, it was revealed that Ohno felt that he had reached his limits as an “idol. The other four members seem to be putting him first.

In the ’10s, “Arashi” was so busy that there was no time to catch their breath, as they held dome-class tours every year and performed in Hawaii in ’14. As a result, Mr. Ono became so distressed that he considered retiring from show business, and the four members decided that they would never force themselves on the leader again. Even if they were to continue their activities as a group, it would be within a range that would not be too much of a burden on Mr. Ono.

Considering Ohno’s “trauma,” it will be difficult for him to work as he did before his hiatus. Although it is unlikely that “Arashi” will hold a large-scale live concert at this stage, there are some expectations for the 25th anniversary of their debut on November 3 this year. ……

On the day of their debut anniversary, there is a possibility that the five members, including Mr. Ono, will deliver a video message to their fan club. Arashi” values its fans, so even if they cannot hold a large scale live concert, they will try to create a place to celebrate with them in some way.

The five members used the word “proactive” several times when reporting the establishment of “Arashi Inc. The TV station insider mentioned above said that he senses the members’ strong desire in this regard.

There are still many people who wish for the revival of ‘Arashi,’ and I am sure the five of them want to live up to those expectations. However, the top priority is not to burden anyone, including Mr. Ono. The use of the word “proactive” may be an expression of their will to act in a way and at a time that is acceptable to all five of them.

There is no dawn without a new start for “Arashi”.