WHY BEING AN INTERNATIONAL ARASHIAN IS EXTRA SPECIAL?
Let me tell you why being an Intl Arashian is so special and what separates us to other “easy” fandom fans. With this, people might also understand why we’re so eager to reach such dream of attending an Arashi Concert.
1. Arashi is different. In many aspects, Arashi has many differences compared to typical idol groups others stan. Their visuals, their music, their beliefs, their work ethics, dedication and hardwork. Arashi isn’t like other idol groups who are marketed in other parts of the world. They are only in Japan. Yes, they did out of their countries concerts years ago but that’s it. You cannot watch videos of them on youtube. You can’t download songs from itunes. You cant buy cds outside Japan unless you order and pay extra for shipment. They don’t do fan meetings. No high touch. No Photo ops. You cannot watch concert as easy as paying the counter and go. Its a no easy process. So with all these why Arashi still gets tons of fans around the world?
2. Arashi has a lot of faithful fans. Once an Arashian always an Arashian. Well, many would say that they became an Arashian because of Jun via Gokusen/Hana yori Dango. Imagine, those dramas were aired in their country 13-15 years ago. And from those elementary/high School days, international fans have been dreaming to see them live up until this day. Why? because it’s Arashi. If you ask intl fans why they love Arashi despite of the fact that they are hard , no, almost impossible to reach, they would just answer “Because they are Arashi. The reasons why they are great are beyond explanation” So how an Arashi fan fulfill her ultimate goal of attending an Arashi Concert to see them live despite of the no easy process?
3. Arashi concerts and the no easy process. Since Arashi don’t do concerts out of Japan now, the happening of an Arashian’s dream will definitely be in Japan. But, they won’t get concert tickets just by buying from the event venue counter. They have to win the lottery normally done 1 month before the concert tour. And the winning chance they could have is ½,300,+++ . Yes, Arashi’s Official fanclub members only in Japan is more than TWO MILLION. And before winning the lottery they ’ll be needing to apply for it after registering as an official fc member. If they’re living out of Japan, they must have someone who lives in Japan to help them out in registering. They will be needing his/her residence info etc. That’s route 1 which is the most proper thing to do. They can also get tickets if they knew someone who’s already an official fanclub member and can apply them tickets as companion. So why every international fans go extra extra miles just to see ARASHI live?
4. Arashi concerts are Japan’s highly acclaimed concerts, once NHK said. But for Arashi, concerts is not just performing to gather fans and collect money. They do concerts every year to gather fans, see them, sing and dance for them and exchange love with them. Arashi concerts are incomparable to others. Because Arashi are the ones who do it. From Day 1 of planning to last day of perfomance. They are very very hands on. Arashi wont do the staff tells them to do but the staff will do what Arashi tells and wants them to do. Arashi concerts might be the number 1 in making “Getting close to fans” as priority. Moving stage, Harness, Crane-like machines and etc, all of these are used just for one goal. For them to get close to their fans. So is it really impossible for an international fans to see them live and get closer to Arashi?
5. No. With effort, dedication, right timing and faith, an international Arashian can watch ARASHI LIVE!
I have been a fan of them for exactly 12 years now. And I just happened to see them live freshly 3days ago. And its 5x20. I only got registered this year as an ofc member through my bff who’s now working in Japan and luckily won 4 Sapporo tickets for me and my friends who are also members. We didn’t expect that it will be Sapporo for we also appliedand root for other nearer venues. October 11, we knew the results so everything was fast tracked since we only got 1 month for the preparation. I’ve been in Japan twice, during Johnnys countdown 2015-2016 and Wakuwaku 2017. Its not for the events why me and friends went , it just so happened that our planned trip coincided with it. But the last time I was standing outside Tokyo Dome while Waku waku Gakkou was happening inside, I said to myself, “The next time I will go to dome is not just to wait outside, my next time will be my FIRST ARASHI CONCERT!” I didn’t know that what I’ve said is not just a message to myself, but a declaration and claiming of what will really happen.
So friends and co- international Arashians, be it 3 months, 2, 5, 10 years of waiting, believe! YOU ARE GOING TO SEE THEM LIVE! And when that moment comes, you will know why God made you wait.
Even Jun said during the concert, the particular day I attended, that the TIMING we shared with them together is something he thinks special and uncommon. He waved at me twice by the way.
Just believe! 🌈 “and more” is definitely for you! 😄
/made this on my way and back from Otaru. Sorry for grammar errors and typos. 😅
Hope this can uplift moods or something! 💜❤️💛💙💚
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