Editing Arashi (section)

==History==

===1999–2001: Debut and departure from Pony Canyon===
Johnny & Associates announced the group's debut on September 15, 1999, through a press conference aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii.<ref name="1999bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=bio&artist=10&year=1999|title=Arashi 1999 Timeline|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=August 18, 2021}}</ref> Then-president [[Johnny Kitagawa]] chose five trainees from the [[Johnny's Jr.]] division of the agency to become the members of Arashi, the Japanese word for ''Storm'', and to represent the agency's thrust of "creating a storm throughout the world".<ref>{{cite interview |last=Arashi |interviewer=[[Downtown (owarai)|Downtown]] |work=[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]] |date=February 23, 2004 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4466497/|script-title=ja:(ワイドショー通信簿) 嵐メンバー "辞めてコンビニで{{nbsp}}..." 初紅白への苦悩|date=November 24, 2009|language=ja|publisher=Livedoor News|access-date=November 24, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091129140659/http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4466497/| archive-date= November 29, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> On November 3, 1999, they made their CD debut by releasing the single "[[Arashi (song)|Arashi]]", which became the theme song for the [[FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup]] hosted by Japan in 1999.<ref name="1999bio"/> It went on to become a major hit, selling 557,430 copies in its first week and almost a million copies by the end of its chart run.<ref name="allmusic" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=1999&month=11&week=3&submit4.x=23&submit4.y=6|title=Oricon weekly chart for the 3rd week of November 1999|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=September 24, 2009}}</ref>

On April 5, 2000, Arashi released their second single, "[[Sunrise Nippon/Horizon]]", which debuted at number-one on the ''Oricon'' weekly singles chart selling 304,340 copies.<ref name="sunrise_nippon">{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2000&month=4&week=3&submit4.x=22&submit4.y=19|title=Oricon weekly chart for the third week of April 2000|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref> The next day, the group began their first concert tour at [[Osaka-jō Hall|Osaka Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio00.html|title=Arashi 2000 Timeline|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=November 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125063024/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio00.html|archive-date=November 25, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> In July, the group released their next single "[[Typhoon Generation]]", which debuted at number three on the weekly singles chart with 256,510 copies sold, and continued to chart for nine weeks before leaving the charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/175384/1/|title=Typhoon Generation Music Profile|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 24, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2000&month=7&week=4&submit4.x=20&submit4.y=7|title=Oricon weekly chart for the fourth week of July 2000|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref> After holding more concerts in August, the group released their last single of 2000, "[[Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi]]". The single debuted at number two on the ''Oricon'' weekly singles chart and had first-week sales of 258,720.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/408420/1/|title=Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi Music Profile|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 24, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2000&month=11&week=3&submit4.x=13&submit4.y=13|title=Oricon weekly chart for the third week of November 2000|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref>

In January 2001, Arashi released their first studio album, ''[[Arashi No.1 Ichigou: Arashi wa Arashi o Yobu!]]''. The album debuted at number-one on the ''Oricon'' weekly album chart with initial sales of 267,220 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=ja&types=rnk&year=2001&month=2&week=1&submit5.x=14&submit5.y=20|title=Oricon weekly chart for the first week of February 2001|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=September 26, 2009}}</ref> Until the release of their tenth anniversary compilation album ''[[All the Best! 1999–2009]]'', the album remained the group's best-selling album with overall sales of about 323,030 for nearly ten years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/a/253626/|title=Arashi's Album Ranking|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=November 24, 2009}}</ref> From March 25 to April 30, 2001, the group embarked on their first nationwide concert tour ''Arashi Spring Concert 2001''.<ref name="2001bio" /> The tour took place in Sendai, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaidō, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Toyama, and Tokyo with an unprecedented twenty-six performances.<ref name="2001bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio01.html|title=Arashi 2001 Timeline|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=November 16, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125095802/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio01.html|archive-date=November 25, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Before moving to a private record label by the end of 2001, Arashi released "[[Jidai (Arashi song)|Jidai]]" as their final single under [[Pony Canyon]]. Used as the theme song for Matsumoto's drama ''[[Kindaichi Case Files#Live action series|Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo 3]]'', it was named Best Theme Song in the 30th Television Drama Academy Awards.<ref name="jidai_award">{{cite web|url=http://blog.television.co.jp/drama/academy/2001/09/post_273.html|script-title=ja:第30回ドラマソング賞「時代」嵐|date=September 19, 2001|language=ja|publisher=Television Drama Academy Awards|access-date=October 15, 2009}}</ref>

===2002–2005: J Storm and decline in sales===
Arashi began 2002 by releasing their first single under [[J Storm]]. "[[A Day in Our Life]]" was used as the theme song for Sakurai's comedy drama ''[[Kisarazu Cat's Eye]]'' and debuted atop of the ''Oricon'' weekly singles chart selling 226,480 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2002&month=2&week=3&submit4.x=22&submit4.y=13|title=Oricon weekly chart for the third week of February 2002|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref> Their subsequent releases of the year, "[[Nice na Kokoroiki]]" and "[[Pikanchi]]", were used as the theme songs for the [[anime]] ''[[Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo]]'' and Arashi's movie {{Nihongo|''Pikanchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy''|ピカ☆ンチ Life is HardだけどHappy|Pikanchi Life is Hard But Happy}} respectively.

Starting in 2003, the group would only release two singles every year until 2007. Both singles released in 2003, "[[Tomadoi Nagara]]" and "[[Hadashi no Mirai/Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono]]", debuted at number two on the charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/501908/1/|title=Tomadoi Nagara Music Profile|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 25, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/516316/1/|title=Hadashi no Mirai/Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono Music Profile|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 25, 2009}}</ref> The song "Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono" marked the first time a member contributed to the penning of a single, as many of the group's songs are produced by other lyricists, composers, or musicians.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/disco/_popup/pop_hadashinomirai.html|title=Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono Profile|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=November 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125085145/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/disco/_popup/pop_hadashinomirai.html|archive-date=November 25, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Sakurai, who is the designated rapper of Arashi, has since written all the incorporated rap lyrics of the group's releases.{{#tag:ref|For a list of the contributions Sakurai has made to Arashi's songs, please see [[Sho Sakurai#Contributions|his page]].|group=fn}}

The year 2004 was Arashi's fifth anniversary since debut. They began the year by releasing their twelfth single, "[[Pikanchi Double]]", in February as the theme song for their second movie {{Nihongo|''Pikanchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy''|ピカ☆ンチ Life is HardだからHappy|Pikanchi Life is Hard Thus Happy}}. Selling 89,106 copies in the first week, it is Arashi's lowest-selling single to date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2004&month=2&week=5&submit4.x=5&submit4.y=14|title=Oricon weekly chart for the first week of March 2004|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/s/253626/|title=Arashi's Singles Ranking|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=February 22, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100210124013/http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/s/253626/| archive-date= February 10, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> In celebration of their anniversary, the group released a greatest hits album ''[[5x5 The Best Selection of 2002–2004]]'', which included their second 2004 single "[[Hitomi no Naka no Galaxy/Hero]]".

In 2005, on New Year's Day, Arashi released their first concert DVD since ''How's It Going?'' in 2003 titled ''[[2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!]]''. From July 26 to August 24, they embarked on a summer tour titled ''One'' to support their [[One (Arashi album)|album of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio05.html|title=Arashi 2005 Biography|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=November 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125092132/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio05.html|archive-date=November 25, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> One of the highlights of the tour included the live performance their first single of the year, "[[Sakura Sake]]", on top of {{Nihongo|"Johnny's Moving Stage"|ジャニーズムービングステージ|Janizu Mubingu Suteji}}, a transparent stage that travels over the top of the audience.<ref name="moving_stage">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvlife.jp/news/050824_02.php |script-title=ja:巨大空中移動ステージに"嵐"旋風！ |date=August 24, 2005 |language=ja |publisher=TV Life |access-date=November 24, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218035847/http://www.tvlife.jp/news/050824_02.php |archive-date=December 18, 2007 }}</ref> Invented by Matsumoto, "Johnny's Moving Stage" has since been used in a majority of Arashi's concerts to allow them to move closer to the audience seated at a distance from the main stage.<ref name="moving_stage" /><ref>{{cite journal|date=January 2010|title=Arashi Anniversary Tour 5x10|journal=Eye-Ai|pages=1–11}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Music Lovers|network=[[Nippon Television|NTV]]|airdate=March 24, 2009}}</ref> In November, Arashi released a theme song for the [[manga]]-based drama ''[[Hana Yori Dango (TV series)|Hana Yori Dango]]'', which starred Matsumoto as one of the lead actors. "[[Wish (Arashi song)|Wish]]" went on to sell an estimated 178,000 copies in its first week and over 300,000 copies by the end of its chart run, making it their first single to sell over 300,000 copies in total in nearly three years since "A Day in Our Life" in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/2763/|title=嵐、4作連続通算11作目のシングルNo.1獲得！|date=November 22, 2005|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 24, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2005&month=11&week=4&submit4.x=8&submit4.y=14|title=Oricon weekly chart for the fourth week of November 2005|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref>

===2006: International activities in Asia===
By 2006, the group's singles and albums were being released outside Japan. Their studio album, ''[[Arashic]]'', was released not only in Japan, but also in Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The album was successful in Korea as the first 10,000 copies of the album were sold out on the first day, and it even topped the non-Korean sales charts on the third week of July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.kbs.co.kr/society/events/1413300_11777.html|title=Japanese Group Arashi to Give Concert in Korea|publisher=[[KBS World]]|access-date=January 6, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080121211548/http://english.kbs.co.kr/society/events/1413300_11777.html|archive-date=January 21, 2008}}</ref>

In the midst of Arashi's summer concert tour ''Arachic Arashic Arasick Cool and Soul'', the group embarked on a publicity tour around Asia called ''Jet Storm Tour'' on July 31.<ref name="2006bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio06.html|title=Arashi 2006 Timeline|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=November 25, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125204614/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio06.html|archive-date=November 25, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="aaa06_dvd" /> The group visited [[Taiwan]], [[Thailand]] and [[South Korea]], countries which later became part of their 2006 Asia tour, all in one day to hold press conferences and promote their ''Arashic'' album.<ref name="aaa06_dvd">{{cite video|date=May 23, 2007 |url=http://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/disco/dvd/d_04.html |title=Arashi Around Asia: Thailand-Taiwan-Korea |publisher=[[J Storm]] |access-date=November 24, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125062205/http://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/disco/dvd/d_04.html |archive-date=November 25, 2009 }}</ref> For two days, September 16 and 17, Arashi held their first concerts in [[Taipei]] at the [[Taipei Arena]].<ref name="2006bio" />

Performing "Arashi", "Wish" and "[[Kitto Daijōbu]]", which was their first single release of the year, the group represented Japan in the 3rd annual [[Asia Song Festival]] in South Korea on September 22.<ref name="2006bio" /><ref name="Hankooki01" /> Almost two months later, they became the first group from Johnny's to perform individual concerts in South Korea.<ref name="2006bio" /><ref name="asia_con">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-131|title=Arashi announces solo concerts in Korea|publisher=Tokyograph|date=September 1, 2006|access-date=October 10, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-27|title=Arashi begins its conquest of Asia|publisher=Tokyograph|date=July 7, 2006|access-date=March 1, 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080224231547/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-27| archive-date= February 24, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> According to ''[[The Korea Times]]'', the concerts in Korea were decided because about 1,500 Korean fans gathered at the [[Incheon International Airport]] during the group's Jet Storm Tour.<ref name="Hankooki01">{{Cite web|url=http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/200608/kt2006080117031911710.htm |title=J-Pop Group Arashi Promises to Charm Korean Fans |publisher=[[The Korea Times]] |access-date=November 29, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070314001959/http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/200608/kt2006080117031911710.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2007 }}, Retrieved June 7, 2007</ref> Arashi proved popular to Korean fans when their concert tickets were sold out in an hour, as some 150,000 people rushed to book tickets online.<ref name="KBS01">{{cite web|url=http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1420735_11858.html|title=Arashi Concert in Korea Sold Out in 1 Hour|publisher=KBS Global|access-date=November 29, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081113125713/http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1420735_11858.html|archive-date=November 13, 2008}}</ref>

The group traveled back to Japan and then released their second and final the single of the year "[[Aozora Pedal]]", which was written and composed by Japanese musician [[Shikao Suga]] and used for Sakurai's movie ''[[Honey and Clover#Live-action film|Honey and Clover]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/disco/single/s_11.html |title=Aozora Pedal Information |language=ja |publisher=[[J Storm]] |access-date=November 25, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125065135/http://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/disco/single/s_11.html |archive-date=November 25, 2009 }}</ref> Although Arashi had planned to return to Thailand to hold a concert on October 7, it was canceled due to a [[2006 Thai coup d'état|military coup d'état]].<ref name="asia_con" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6104|title=KAT-TUN cancels Bangkok concert|date=May 15, 2010|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=May 16, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100519120922/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6104| archive-date= May 19, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

===2007: Returning to the Japanese market===
On February 21, the group released their first single of the year, "[[Love So Sweet]]", the theme song for the high-rating drama ''[[Hana Yori Dango Returns (TV series)|Hana Yori Dango 2]]'', which peaked at the number-one spot on the ''Oricon'' daily and weekly charts.<ref name="lovesosweet">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-561|title=Arashi, Ringo Shiina top charts|publisher=Tokyograph|date=February 26, 2007|access-date=October 10, 2009}}</ref> It is also Arashi's first single to sell more than 200,000 copies in a week in almost five years.<ref name="lovesosweet" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2007&month=2&week=5&submit4.x=5&submit4.y=10|title=Oricon weekly chart for the first week of March 2007|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref> Their nineteenth single "[[We Can Make It!]]", released on May 2, also charted number-one on the ''Oricon'' daily and weekly charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2007&month=5&week=2&submit4.x=29&submit4.y=19|title=Oricon weekly chart for the second week of May 2007|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref>

In April, the group performed in one of their largest concerts: ''Arashi Around Asia in Dome'', a continuation of their Triumphant Homecoming concert held in January, which was aimed to celebrate the successful Asia tour.<ref name="2007bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio07.html|title=Arashi 2007 Timeline|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=November 25, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125073658/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio07.html|archive-date=November 25, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Arashi Around Asia in Dome'' was held at the [[Osaka Dome|Kyocera Dome]] in Osaka and at [[Tokyo Dome]], making it Arashi's first time performing there.<ref name="2007bio" /> On July 14, Arashi launched their summer tour titled ''[[Summer Tour 2007 Final Time – Kotoba no Chikara|Time – Kotoba no Chikara]]'' to support their seventh studio album ''[[Time (Arashi album)|Time]]''. The album sold over 190,000 copies in its first week,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=ja&types=rnk&year=2007&month=7&week=4&submit5.x=7&submit5.y=20|title=Oricon weekly chart for the fourth week of July 2007|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 8, 2009}}</ref> not only extending the group's string of number-one releases but also propelling the album to reach Platinum status by [[Recording Industry Association of Japan]] (RIAJ).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200707.html|script-title=ja:ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2007年7月|language=ja|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan|RIAJ]]|access-date=November 3, 2009}}</ref>

Also in July, the [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]] drama production of the manga ''[[Yamada Tarō Monogatari]]'', which starred Ninomiya and Sakurai, began. Arashi sang the theme song of the drama, titled "[[Happiness (Arashi song)|Happiness]]", and released it on September 5 as their third single of the year. The year proved successful for the group as all of their singles ranked within the Top 30 of the annual ''Oricon'' charts, with "Love So Sweet" ranking fourth in single sales overall, making it the group's first single to rank within the Top 10 on the annual charts.<ref name="annualchart2007"/> "Love So Sweet" was also named one of ''The Best 10 Singles'' in the 22nd [[Japan Gold Disc Award]]s in 2008.<ref name="jpndisc07">{{cite web|url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/data/gdisc/2008.html|title=The 22nd Japan Gold Disc Award 2008|language=ja|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan|RIAJ]]|access-date=November 16, 2009}}</ref>

===2008: Rising popularity in Japan===
The group's success in 2007 sparked renewed public interest. In February, Arashi released their first single of the year, "[[Step and Go]]", which debuted at the top of the ''Oricon'' weekly chart for having sold 324,223 copies, making it as the group's first single to exceed 300,000 copies sold in the first week since "Sunrise Nippon/Horizon" in 2000.<ref name="sunrise_nippon" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2008&month=2&week=5&submit4.x=17&submit4.y=13|title=Oricon weekly chart for the first week of March 2008|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref> The same month, it was announced that the group would be doing a concert tour of the five major domes in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Sapporo.<ref name="fivedome">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2621|title=Arashi Announces "5 Dome Tour"|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=February 26, 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080226213810/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2621| archive-date= February 26, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> The tour, titled ''Arashi Marks 2008 Dream-A-Live'', consisted of ten performances, from May 16 in Osaka to July 6 in Sapporo.<ref name="fivedome" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio08.html|title=Arashi 2008 Timeline|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=November 25, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125065050/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio08.html|archive-date=November 25, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The only other Johnny's artists who have done a five dome tour were [[SMAP]] and [[KinKi Kids]].<ref name="fivedome" /> The tour also coincided with their eighth studio album, ''[[Dream "A" Live]]'', which was reported to be a hit with male buyers by ''Oricon'' despite the fact that most releases by Johnny's artists are geared towards female teens and young adults.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/53857/full/|script-title=ja:嵐 8枚目のアルバムは、男性からの関心度も上昇|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=April 20, 2008|access-date=May 3, 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080506064156/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/53857/full/| archive-date= May 6, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> In the midst of the tour, Arashi released their twenty-second single "[[One Love (Arashi song)|One Love]]", the theme song for the [[Hana Yori Dango Final|last production]] of the ''Hana Yori Dango'' trilogy. Like "Step and Go", the single sold over 300,000 copies in its first week and charted at number-one of the weekly singles chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2008&month=7&week=1&submit4.x=14&submit4.y=6|title=Oricon weekly chart for the first week of July 2008|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref>

As the start of the group's second Asia tour, Arashi became the third musical group—after SMAP and [[Dreams Come True (band)|Dreams Come True]]—to perform at the [[National Stadium (Tokyo, 1958)|National Olympic Stadium]] in Tokyo as their first major outdoor concert on September 5. The first two legs of the tour included a return to Taipei and Seoul<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/09/143_31102.html|title=J-pop Idols Arashi Returns in November|author=Garcia, Cathy Rose A|publisher=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=November 27, 2009|date=September 16, 2008}}</ref> while the third leg was a first time trip to Shanghai. The concert in Shanghai also marked Johnny & Associates' first concert in [[People's Republic of China|China]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.japan-zone.com/news/2008/06/16/index.shtml|title=Othello's Matsushima to Wed Marsas Sound Machine Singer|publisher=Japan Zone|access-date=June 19, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/johnnys-group-arashi-to-tour-asia-from-september |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907034919/http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/johnnys-group-arashi-to-tour-asia-from-september |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 7, 2008 |title=Johnny's group Arashi to tour Asia from September |publisher=Japan Today |access-date=June 19, 2008 }}</ref> Almost a month after the release of "One Love", their twenty-third single, "[[Truth/Kaze no Mukō e]]", was released. Debuting atop of the ''Oricon'' weekly charts, the double A-side single sold 467,288 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2008&month=8&week=5&submit4.x=26&submit4.y=13|title=Oricon weekly chart for the first week of September 2008|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref> Before the group's concert in Shanghai on November 15, they released their fourth single of the year, "[[Beautiful Days (song)|Beautiful Days]]", which was used as the theme song for Ninomiya's drama ''[[Ryūsei no Kizuna]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-3385|title=Arashi announces Asia concert tour|date=June 15, 2008|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=November 25, 2009}}</ref> Although "Beautiful Days" only had a little over a month to chart before the ''Oricon'' charting period for 2008 ended on December 11, the single managed to climb up to be the tenth best-selling single of the year.<ref name="year2008">{{cite web|url=http://contents.oricon.co.jp/music/special/081211_01_01.html|script-title=ja:年間シングルランキング|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=December 11, 2008 |title=Oricon Music }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-4166|title=EXILE dominates 2008 sales rankings|publisher=Tokyograph|date=December 11, 2008}}</ref> Their concert DVD ''[[Summer Tour 2007 Final Time - Kotoba no Chikara]]'', released on April 16, also ranked as the second best-selling music DVD of 2008 and ranked sixth place in the general DVD category.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://contents.oricon.co.jp/music/special/081211_01_06.html|title=2008年 年間総合DVDランキング|date=December 11, 2008|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 25, 2009}}</ref>

===2009: 10th anniversary===
The group released two [[double A-side]] singles, "Believe/Kumorinochi, Kaisei" and "[[Ashita no Kioku/Crazy Moon (Kimi wa Muteki)]]", on March 4 and May 27 respectively. Both singles sold over 500,000 copies in first week sales, making Arashi the first artist to have two consecutive singles exceed the 500,000 mark within a week in seven years seven months since [[Keisuke Kuwata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/66597/full/|script-title=ja:嵐が2作連続初動50万超、7年7か月ぶりの快挙|date=June 2, 2009|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=September 2, 2009}}</ref>

At the end of June, Arashi announced their tenth anniversary tour ''Arashi Anniversary Tour 5x10'', which included three consecutive shows at the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.<ref name="10thyrtour" /> They became the first artist to play at the stadium for three consecutive days.<ref name="10thyrtour">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-4970|title=Arashi celebrates 10 years with best album, tour|date=June 25, 2009|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=September 2, 2009}}</ref> Their third single of the year, "[[Everything (Arashi song)|Everything]]", was released on July 1 and sold nearly 342,000 copies in the first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5006|title=Charts: Arashi, Masaharu Fukuyama|date=July 8, 2009|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=September 2, 2009}}</ref> On August 19, Arashi released their greatest hits album ''All the Best! 1999–2009'', which featured most of their singles since debut, a new song with lyrics written by the members themselves, and a limited edition third disc containing ten of the group's selections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/disco/_popup/pop_allthebest.html|title=All the Best! 1999–2009 album information|language=ja|publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]]|access-date=December 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091204054627/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/disco/_popup/pop_allthebest.html|archive-date=December 4, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album sold over 753,000 copies in the first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/68637/full/|title=嵐ベストがミスチル上回り初動75万枚で09年度No.1獲得|date=August 25, 2009|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 26, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091029052115/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/68637/full/| archive-date= October 29, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Thirteen days after the release, the album broke the one million mark, a first in Arashi's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/68834/full/|script-title=ja:嵐ベストが発売13日目でミリオン達成、デビュー以来初|trans-title=Arashi's album achieves first million 13 days after release|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=September 2, 2009|date=September 2, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/p-et-tp0-20090902-538453.html|title=Arashi's Best Album: First Million in 2 Weeks!|date=September 2, 2009|language=ja|publisher=[[Nikkan Sports]]|access-date=September 2, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091008170028/http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/p-et-tp0-20090902-538453.html| archive-date= October 8, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> It became the first album of 2009 to break one million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5222|title=Charts: SMAP extends #1 streak, Arashi reaches 1 million|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=September 2, 2009|date=September 2, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5288|title=Arashi tops '09 album sales|publisher=Tokyograph|date=September 22, 2009|access-date=October 17, 2009}}</ref>

On November 11, Arashi released "[[My Girl (Arashi song)|My Girl]]" as their last single of the year. It debuted atop of the ''Oricon'' daily chart by selling about 178,000 copies on the first day and about 432,000 copies by the end of its first week.<ref name="daily_mygirl">{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/70589/|script-title=ja:嵐の新曲「マイガール」、デイリーランキング首位獲得で好スタート|date=November 12, 2009|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 12, 2009}}</ref><ref name="weekly_mygirl">{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/70743/full/ |script-title=ja:嵐、09年シングル初動売上で1位～4位を独占 |trans-title=Arashi monopolizes top 1–4 spots for first week singles sales of 2009 |language=ja |publisher=[[Oricon]] |access-date=November 17, 2009 |date=November 17, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091119032713/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/70743/full/ |archive-date=November 19, 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was announced on November 17 that Arashi had thus monopolized the top four best first-week sales for singles of 2009.<ref name="weekly_mygirl" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2009&month=11&week=4&submit4.x=31&submit4.y=6|title=Oricon weekly chart for the fourth week of November 2009|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 17, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2009&month=7&week=2&submit4.x=26&submit4.y=8|title=Oricon weekly chart for the second week of July 2009|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref>

On November 20, Arashi held an event organized by [[House Foods]] called ''Arashi in Tokyo DisneySea Premium Event''. Reserving the entire theme park for one night, the group performed a special medley of [[Christmas music|Christmas songs]] and their own songs such as "Arashi" and "One Love", which made the Arashi the first celebrity to sing their own songs at [[Tokyo DisneySea]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20091121-OHT1T00057.htm |title=ディズニーシーに嵐！超プレミアムイベント ７０００人招待に５００万通！！ |date=November 21, 2009 |publisher=[[Sports Hochi]] |access-date=November 21, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122150058/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20091121-OHT1T00057.htm |archive-date=November 22, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2009/07/28/09.html |script-title=ja:嵐 ディズニーシースペシャル公演 |date=July 28, 2009 |language=ja |publisher=Sponichi |access-date=November 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826083206/http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2009/07/28/09.html |archive-date=August 26, 2009 }}</ref>

Arashi attended the [[60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]] on New Year's Eve, making it not only the group's first time performing on the show but also the first time in twenty-one years another group from Johnny's other than SMAP and [[Tokio (band)|Tokio]], the two traditional participants, performed at Kōhaku.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5481 |title=2009 Kohaku Uta Gassen lineup announced |date=November 23, 2009 |publisher=Tokyograph |access-date=November 23, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091126200945/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5481 |archive-date=November 26, 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.japan-zone.com/news/2009/11/24/index.shtml|title=A Storm Coming to NHK|date=November 24, 2009|publisher=Japan Zone|access-date=December 1, 2009}}</ref>

===2010: Continued success===
On January 5, it was announced that Arashi would provide the song [[Troublemaker (Arashi song)|"Yurase, Ima o"]] as the theme song for the [[2010 Winter Olympics]] news coverage on NTV.<ref name="winterolympics">{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/72184/|script-title=ja:嵐、新曲が日テレ・バンクーバー五輪＆ズームインテーマに決定|date=January 5, 2010|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=January 8, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100107234855/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/72184/| archive-date= January 7, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> On January 6, Sakurai announced that Arashi would provide the theme song [[Troublemaker (Arashi song)|"Troublemaker"]] for his then-upcoming comedy drama.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/graph/manga/20100106/ |script-title=ja:堀北真希：櫻井翔に「嫌われたい」？ いじめ役「気持ちいい」と ドラマ「特上カバチ！！」発表 |date=January 6, 2010 |language=ja |publisher=[[Mainichi Shimbun]] |access-date=January 28, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100121105315/http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/graph/manga/20100106/ |archive-date=January 21, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The next day, ''[[Mezamashi TV]]'' aired the first preview of the theme song for the drama special ''[[Saigo no Yakusoku]]'', the group's first drama together in nearly ten years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5469|title=All 5 Arashi members to star in drama special "Saigo no Yakusoku"|date=November 21, 2009|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=January 12, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100215085922/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5469| archive-date= February 15, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> The theme song "Sora Takaku" was announced during the press conference for the drama special on December 15, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/71567/full/|script-title=ja:嵐、10年ぶり5人共演ドラマに「5人で1つの楽屋は新鮮」|date=December 15, 2009|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=January 5, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091217005906/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/71567/full/| archive-date= December 17, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> Of the three newly recorded songs, only "Troublemaker" and "Yurase, Ima o" were included in the group's first single of the year released on March 3, with "Troublemaker" being the [[A-side and B-side|A-side]] song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=JACA-5192|title=Troublemaker (Regular Edition)|publisher=CDJapan|access-date=January 27, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100130103948/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=JACA-5192| archive-date= January 30, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

On February 24, the 24th Japan Gold Disc Awards awarded Arashi the "Artist of the Year" prize and nine other awards in various categories. As a result, they became the first artist to win ten awards at once.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/73672/full/|script-title=ja:嵐、『日本ゴールドディスク大賞』を初受賞！ 同賞史上初の10冠も達成|date=February 24, 2010|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=February 25, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100227081816/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/73672/full/| archive-date= February 27, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

It was announced on April 5 that Arashi would provide the theme song "[[Monster (Arashi song)|Monster]]", which was released on May 19 as a single, for Ohno's fantasy comedy drama based on [[Fujiko Fujio]]'s manga series ''[[Kaibutsu-kun]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20100405-OHT1T00068.htm |script-title=ja:６５時間嵐祭り！日テレ４３番組ジャック |date=April 5, 2010 |language=ja |publisher=[[Sports Hochi]] |access-date=April 5, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407074718/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20100405-OHT1T00068.htm |archive-date=April 7, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On May 24, "Monster" debuted at number-one on the ''Oricon'' weekly chart selling 543,000 copies in its first week, making Arashi the first act to have thirty consecutive singles rank in ''Oricon's'' weekly Top 3 since their debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/76555/full/|title=嵐、史上初のデビューから 30作連続TOP3入り|trans-title=Arashi Made 30 Consecutive First-Ever Top 3 since Their Debut|date=May 25, 2010|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=May 24, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-05-24/hatsune-miku-arashi-kaibutsu-kun-song-top-cd-charts|title=Hatsune Miku, Arashi's Kaibutsu-kun Song Top CD Charts|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=May 26, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100528102841/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-05-24/hatsune-miku-arashi-kaibutsu-kun-song-top-cd-charts| archive-date= May 28, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

[[File:東京ドーム 2010年11月 (5223321729).jpg|thumb|Arashi's concert at Tokyo Dome in November 2010]]

On June 5, it was announced that the group was to release their first studio album in two years and four months since ''Dream "A" Live'' (April 2008) and hold a nationwide concert tour at the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo for four days and the five major domes in Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20100605-OHT1T00018.htm |script-title=ja:史上最大の"嵐"！国立４日間＆５大ドームで８６万人 |date=June 5, 2010 |language=ja |publisher=[[Sports Hochi]] |access-date=June 5, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605140906/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20100605-OHT1T00018.htm |archive-date=June 5, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Although the four days are not consecutive, Arashi became the first to hold four concerts at the [[National Stadium (Tokyo, 1958)|National Olympic Stadium]] in the same tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6171|title=Ninomiya injures woman in accident, Arashi announces album and tour|date=June 4, 2010|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=June 5, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100608090504/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6171| archive-date= June 8, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

The group's song "[[Love Rainbow]]" was used as the theme song for the romance drama {{Nihongo|''Natsu no Koi wa Nijiiro ni Kagayaku''|夏の恋は虹色に輝く|Summer Love Shines in Rainbow Colors}} starring Matsumoto and [[Yūko Takeuchi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/78064/full/|title=嵐・松本潤、理想の出会いは「一目惚れ」竹内結子と初月9主演|date=July 12, 2010|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=July 13, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100715092538/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/78064/full/| archive-date= July 15, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> "To Be Free", Arashi's third single of 2010, became the group's twentieth consecutive number-one single since "Pikanchi Double" (2004) on July 13.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/78081/full/|script-title=ja:嵐が約10年ぶり快挙 グループ＆ソロで1・2位独占|date=July 13, 2010|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=July 13, 2010}}</ref> Together with Ohno's solo single {{Nihongo|"Yukai Tsukai Kaibutsu-kun"|ユカイツーカイ怪物くん}}, which was released on the same day as "To Be Free" and placed at number-two, Arashi and Ohno accomplished the rare feat of a group and a solo artist from the group simultaneously taking the top two spots for the first time in nearly ten years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6344|title=Charts: Arashi, Hey! Say! JUMP|date=July 14, 2010|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=July 15, 2010}}</ref>

Arashi provided the theme song "[[Dear Snow]]" for the live-action movie adaptation of the award-winning ''[[Ōoku: The Inner Chambers]]'' manga starring Ninomiya and [[Kou Shibasaki]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4903648/ |title=嵐新曲「Dear Snow」が実写映画「大奥」主題歌に |date=July 23, 2010 |language=ja |publisher=Livedoor News |access-date=July 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328102647/http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4903648/ |archive-date=March 28, 2012 }}</ref> On August 10, Arashi's ninth studio album ''Boku no Miteiru Fūkei'' placed at number-one on the ''Oricon'' weekly album chart, selling around 731,000 copies.<ref name="week">{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/78894/full/|script-title=ja:嵐、1週で年間売上トップ に 自己最高のオリジナルアルバム初週73.1万枚|date=August 10, 2010|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=August 10, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100818170456/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/78894/full/| archive-date= August 18, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> The album maintained its number-one spot in the second week, making it Arashi's first studio album to lead the ''Oricon'' weekly album chart for two consecutive weeks. By selling around another 125,000 copies, the album has sold a total of 856,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/79113/full/|script-title=ja:嵐、デビュー以来初のオリジナルアルバム2週連続首位|date=August 17, 2010|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=August 17, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100818170336/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/79113/full/| archive-date= August 18, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> In September, [[Japan Airlines]] (JAL) launched a domestic [[Boeing 777#777-200|Boeing 777-200]] bearing both the images of the members of Arashi and the title of their ''Boku no Miteiru Fūkei'' album, which was sold with a specially designed cover in-flight. Japan Airlines will use the ''Arashi Jet'' until January 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6580|title=JAL launches Arashi Jet|date=September 4, 2010|publisher=Tokoygraph|access-date=September 5, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100907031722/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6580| archive-date= September 7, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=特別塗装機「JAL 嵐JET」が就航！|url=http://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/201009/001620.html|language=ja|publisher=Japan Airlines|date=September 4, 2010|access-date=September 4, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100906023146/http://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/201009/001620.html| archive-date= September 6, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

The song "Love Rainbow" was released as a single on September 8. It debuted at number-one on the ''Oricon'' weekly singles chart and sold around 529,000 copies, making "Love Rainbow" the group's third 2010 single to surpass 500,000 copies sold in the first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/80015/full/|script-title=ja:嵐、月9主題歌で21作連続首位 今年3作目のシングル初週50万枚超え|date=September 14, 2010|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=September 14, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100916211710/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/80015/full/| archive-date= September 16, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> On October 12, ''Boku no Miteiru Fūkei'' sold a total of a million copies, making it the group's first studio album to sell over a million copies and the first album in Japan to reach a million copies sold in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6792|title=Arashi's "Boku no Miteiru Fuukei" reaches 1 million|date=October 12, 2010|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=October 13, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101017191533/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6792| archive-date= October 17, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> Additionally, "Dear Snow" was released as a single on October 6 and became Arashi's fourth 2010 single to sell over 500,000 copies in the first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/80933/full/|script-title=ja:嵐、今年4作目のシングル初週50万枚突破 22作連続通算29作目首位|date=October 12, 2010|language=ja|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=October 13, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101016052525/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/80933/full/| archive-date= October 16, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

The group released their sixth single of 2010, "[[Hatenai Sora]]", on November 10. The single sold 572,000 copies in its first week, surpassing the group's old personal record of 557,000 copies sold in the first week set by their debut song "Arashi" in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/82082/full/|script-title=ja:嵐、男性歌手最速11年でシングル通算30作目首位 史上3組目の快挙|language=ja|date=November 16, 2010|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 16, 2010}}</ref> The group became the first male artist to achieve six number-one singles in a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6996|title=Arashi breaks personal record with "Hatenai Sora"|date=November 15, 2000|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=November 16, 2010}}</ref> On December 31, 2010, Arashi co-hosted the [[61st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]] with [[Nao Matsushita]], becoming the first group to host the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6926|title=Arashi, Nao Matsushita to host 61st Kohaku Uta Gassen|date=November 3, 2010|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=November 4, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101106101315/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6926| archive-date= November 6, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/geinou/news/20101104ddm041200120000c.html |script-title=ja:ＮＨＫ紅白歌合戦：今年の司会に松下さんと嵐 |date=November 4, 2010 |language=ja |publisher=[[Mainichi Shimbun]] |access-date=November 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101108133538/http://mainichi.jp/enta/geinou/news/20101104ddm041200120000c.html |archive-date=November 8, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===2011: ''Beautiful World''===
On January 5, 2011, the 25th Japan Gold Disc Awards awarded Arashi the "Artist of the Year" prize for the second year in a row.<ref name="gda2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-7275|title=25th Japan Gold Disc Award: Arashi earns Artist of the Year|date=January 5, 2011|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=January 6, 2010}}</ref> It was announced on January 15, 2011, that Arashi would release the song "[[Lotus (Arashi song)|Lotus]]" as a single on February 23, 2011. "Lotus" was also adopted as the theme song for Aiba's drama ''[[Bartender (manga)#Television drama|Bartender]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tower.jp/article/news/74203|title=嵐、相葉雅紀主演ドラマ「バーテンダー」主題歌"Lotus"を2月にシングル化|date=January 15, 2011|language=ja|publisher=[[Tower Records (music retailer)|Tower Records]]|access-date=January 15, 2011}}</ref>

Released on January 26, 2011, Arashi's music DVD ''Arashi 10–11 Tour "Scene": Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fūkei – Stadium'' sold 618,000 copies in its first week, making it the first music DVD in ''Oricon'' history to sell over 600,000 copies in the first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/84413/full/|title=嵐、ミュージックDVD史上最高の初週売上61.8万枚|language=ja|date=February 2, 2011|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=February 2, 2011}}</ref> The DVD sold another 59,000 copies, bringing the total to an estimate of 677,000 copies sold and pushing the group's overall music DVD sales to 4,014,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-7432|title=Charts: KAT-TUN, Yusuke, Arashi|date=February 9, 2011|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=February 10, 2011}}</ref> As a result, Arashi became the first artist in ''Oricon'' history to sell over four million DVDs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/84631/full/|title=嵐、史上初の音楽DVD総売上400万枚突破|language=ja|date=February 9, 2011|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=February 10, 2011}}</ref>

In early May 2011, the group announced their new tour with concerts in July, September, and January 2012 called the "Beautiful World Concert Tour". The group then announced on May 19, 2011, that they will hold charity events at Tokyo Dome for three days starting June 24, 2011, release their tenth studio album titled ''[[Beautiful World (Arashi album)|Beautiful World]]'' on July 6, 2011, and start their nationwide concert tour on July 24, 2011. According to Matsumoto, the title was chosen to reflect on Arashi's thoughts on the future of Japan after the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Tohoku earthquake]]. Their nationwide tour was held at four of the five major domes and the National Olympic Stadium, making it the group's fourth consecutive year performing at the stadium.<ref name="tour2011">{{cite web|url=http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20110518-OHT1T00343.htm |script-title=ja:東京ドームに「嵐学園」開校！６月２４～２６日、チャリティーイベント |date=May 19, 2011 |language=ja |publisher=[[Sports Hochi]] |access-date=June 22, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522171829/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20110518-OHT1T00343.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2011 }}</ref>

On June 22, 2011, ''Oricon'' announced that the group's second music DVD ''Arashi 10–11 Tour "Scene": Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fūkei – Dome+'' sold 539,000 copies in its first week of sales, pushing their all-time DVD sales to 5.282&nbsp;million, making them the first Japanese artist to sell over five million DVDs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/89077/full/?from_al|title=嵐、史上初のDVD総売上500万枚突破|language=ja|date=June 22, 2011|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=June 23, 2011}}</ref>

On October 19, 2011, NHK announced Arashi and actress [[Mao Inoue]] as the hosts for the [[62nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]]. This was the second year in a row for Arashi to be in charge of the White Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mantan-web.jp/2011/10/19/20111019dog00m200038000c/1.html|script-title=ja:紅白歌合戦 ： 司会は2年連続「嵐」と朝ドラヒロイン・井上真央|language=ja|date=October 19, 2011|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=November 13, 2011}}</ref>

On November 2, 2011, the group released their 36th single "[[Meikyū Love Song]]". "Meikyū Love Song" was adapted as the ending theme song for Sakurai's drama ''[[Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de]]''. The single sold over 240,000 copies on the first day<ref>{{cite web|title=2011年11月02日 20時41分 Yahoo!ブックマークに登録 シェア 嵐、櫻井主演ドラマ主題歌が初日首位 通算32作目の1位に向け好スタート|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2003382/full/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=November 12, 2011|language=ja}}</ref> and over 530,000 copies in the first week.<ref>{{cite web|title=2011年11月08日 04時00分 Yahoo!ブックマークに登録 シェア 【オリコン】嵐の新曲が32作目首位 シングル歴代単独3位|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/2003470/full/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=November 12, 2011|language=ja}}</ref>

In December 2011, it was announced that Arashi topped four categories in the 2011 ''Oricon'' yearly rankings. ''Beautiful World'' sold a total of 908,000 copies, making it the top-selling album of 2011 in Japan. This marks the third consecutive year that Arashi has topped the ''Oricon'' yearly album chart, being the first artist to do so in twenty years. This year's ranking also marks the third consecutive year that Arashi has topped the music DVD charts as ''Arashi 10–11 Tour "Scene": Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fūkei – Stadium'' sold 793,000 copies, making it the best selling music DVD in ''Oricon'' DVD ranking history. The second best selling music DVD for 2011 was Arashi's ''Arashi 10–11 Tour "Scene": Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fūkei – Dome+'', which sold 673,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|title=【オリコン年間】嵐がアルバム＆音楽DVD首位 アルバムV3は男性歌手初|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/2004834/full/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=December 19, 2011}}</ref> The group was the 2nd artist by total sales revenue in Japan in 2011, with ¥15.369&nbsp;billion.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2011/12/oricon-announces-2011s-yearly-ranking-for-artist-total-sales|title= Oricon announces 2011's yearly ranking for "Artist Total Sales"!|date= December 19, 2011|access-date= April 22, 2015|work= tokyohive|publisher= 6Theory Media, LLC}}</ref>

===2012: ''Popcorn''===
On March 7, 2012, Arashi released their 37th single, "[[Wild at Heart (Arashi song)|Wild at Heart]]". "Wild at Heart" was the theme song for Matsumoto's drama ''[[Lucky Seven (TV series)|Lucky Seven]]''. The single sold 550,000 copies in the first week, making it the group's third highest first week sales after [[Hatenai Sora]] and Arashi (This position later became fourth highest after the 2013 release of Calling/Breathless").<ref>{{cite web|title=【オリコン】嵐、月9主題歌で33作目首位 B'z、あゆに次ぐ歴代3位|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/2008303/full/|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=25 March 2012|language=ja}}</ref> Later in March, Arashi revealed their second single for 2012 and 38th in total, "[[Face Down (Arashi song)|Face Down]]". The single was released on May 9 and was the theme song for Ohno's drama ''[[Kagi no Kakatta Heya]]''.
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comtrya.com/2012/arashi-face-down-new-single-early-release-details-announced/|title=Arashi – Face Down – new single early release details announced|website=comtrya.com|access-date=April 21, 2018}}</ref> In late April, the release date of June 6 was announced for their 39th single [[Your Eyes (Arashi song)|Your Eyes]], which is the theme song for Aiba Masaki's NTV drama ''Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri'' (三毛猫ホームズの推理).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/04/arashis-new-single-your-eyes-to-be-released-on-june-6th/|title=Arashi's new single "Your Eyes" to be released on June 6th - tokyohive.com|website=www.tokyohive.com|access-date=April 21, 2018}}</ref> Not since "Dear Snow" and "Hatenai Sora" (Beautiful World) in 2010 have two singles been released within a month of each other. "Face Down" and "Your Eyes" sold 526,000 and 478,000 copies in the first week respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=【オリコン】嵐、2期連続「月9」主題歌で34作目首位|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/2011584/full/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=July 28, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=【オリコン】嵐、新曲で35作目首位 アルバムはHey!Say!JUMPが2作連続首位|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/2012846/full/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=July 28, 2012}}</ref> In addition, Arashi released a music DVD titled ''Arashi Live Tour Beautiful World'' on May 23, which sold approximately 572,000 copies in the first week.

On July 20, 2012, Arashi announced a concert titled "Ara-fes" which was held at the [[National Stadium (Tokyo, 1958)|National Olympic Stadium]] in Tokyo on September 20 and 21 of the same year. This marked the fifth consecutive year in which the group has performed at the National Olympic Stadium. It was announced that the group would also perform there in 2013. Proposed by the Arashi members themselves, the concept of "Arafes" is that the set list was determined by fan voting, from a total of 240 songs including singles, couplings, and album tracks. A total of 44 tracks were chosen to be performed.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:嵐、今年も来年も国立ライブ「アラフェス」|url=http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20120721/joh12072105060001-n1.html|publisher=Sanspo|access-date=July 28, 2012|language=ja|archive-date=October 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019121532/http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20120721/joh12072105060001-n1.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On October 31, Arashi released their 11th studio album, ''[[Popcorn (Arashi album)|Popcorn]]''. The album sold over 750,000 copies and was certified for a Triple Platinum by the [[RIAJ]]. The Popcorn Live Tour ran through December into January and was reported as of December 15 to have attracted 730,000 people with 16 shows. Arashi hosted the ''[[63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]]'' on New Year's Eve for their third consecutive year with actress [[Maki Horikita]]. Ninomiya declared, "I want to win this year." Sakurai added, "We want to do something new as artists."<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi holds their 'Popcorn' live tour at the Tokyo Dome|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/12/arashi-holds-their-popcorn-live-tour-at-the-tokyo-dome/|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=December 15, 2012}}</ref>

The group was the 3rd artist by total sales revenue in Japan in 2012, with ¥10.454&nbsp;billion.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2012/12/oricon-reveals-artist-total-sales-revenue-ranking-for-2012/|title= Oricon reveals "Artist Total Sales Revenue" ranking for 2012|date= December 20, 2012|access-date= April 22, 2015|work= tokyohive|publisher= 6Theory Media, LLC}}</ref>

===2013: ''Love''===
On January 11, Arashi announced that their 40th single "[[Calling/Breathless]]" would be released on March 6. The double A-side single features the themes for Aiba Masaki's Fuji TV drama ''Last Hope'' and Ninomiya Kazunari's feature film ''Platina Data'' (プラチナデータ).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/01/arashi-announces-the-release-of-a-new-double-a-side-single/|title=Arashi announces the release of a new double A-side single|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> The first video preview for "Calling" was unveiled on February 5 with an introduction by Aiba referring to his drama as "medical suspense entertainment".
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4621107.html |title=Short preview for Arashi's CALLING |access-date=February 5, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205034433/http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/4621107.html |archive-date=February 5, 2013 }}</ref>

Arashi's live DVD ''Arafes'', released on December 26, 2012, reportedly sold over 624,000 copies and as of the end of January remains in the leading position of the Oricon charts, entering the fifth week in this position.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/01/oricon-weekly-charts-for-121-127/|title=Oricon Weekly Charts for 1/21 ~ 1/27 - tokyohive.com|website=www.tokyohive.com|access-date=April 21, 2018}}</ref> The succeeding DVD concert was revealed on March 16, titled after the 2012 album of same name "Arashi Live Tour: Popcorn".

After the release of the double sided single "Calling/Breathless", it was soon announced by [[Oricon]] that the single had sold a record number of copies in its first week, at approximately 756,000. This sales record makes their 40th single the most successful in terms of first week sales. The single later went on to sell over 853,467 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2013/03/arashis-latest-single-sets-new-record-sells-over-750000-copies-in-the-first-week/|title=Arashi's latest single sets new record, sells over 750,000 copies in the first week - tokyohive.com|website=www.tokyohive.com|access-date=April 21, 2018}}</ref> Arashi announced their 41st single, "Endless Game" on April 9 during a press conference for drama "[[The Family Game (2013)|Kazoku Game]]" which was attended by star of the aforementioned, member Sakurai Sho. The single was announced for a May 29 release date.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jpopasia.com/news/arashis-sho-sakurai-appears-at-press-conference-for-drama-kazoku-game::13529.html/ |title=Arashi's Sho Sakurai Appears At Press Conference For Drama "Kazoku Game" |date=April 13, 2013 |website=www.jpopasia.com |url-status=dead  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130416001332/http://www.jpopasia.com/news/arashis-sho-sakurai-appears-at-press-conference-for-drama-kazoku-game%3A%3A13529.html |archive-date=April 16, 2013 }}</ref>

On September 21 and 22 Arashi once again held Arafes concerts in the National Olympic Stadium. This marked their sixth consecutive year of performing in the stadium. They also embarked on a dome tour which lasted from November 8 until December 22.<ref>{{cite web|title=嵐５大ドームツアーなどサプライズ連発|url=http://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2013/07/01/0006120349.shtml|access-date=September 1, 2015}}</ref>

On October 23, the group released their twelfth studio album, ''[[Love (Arashi album)|Love]]''. The album sold over 670,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi's new album tops Oricon weekly chart, currently in 1st place on yearly ranking|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/10/arashis-new-album-tops-oricon-weekly-chart-currently-in-1st-place-on-yearly-ranking|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=February 18, 2014}}</ref> The Love Live Tour ran from November to December 2013. Oricon awarded Arashi with six awards this year, including the highest total sales award.<ref>{{cite web|title=嵐、総売上141億円で6冠 男性初の3度目1位|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2031960/full/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=February 18, 2014}}</ref>

Arashi hosted the [[64th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]] on New Year's Eve for their 4th consecutive year with actress [[Haruka Ayase]].

The group was the 1st artist by total sales revenue in Japan in 2013, with ¥14.192&nbsp;billion.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/12/oricon-2013-yearly-charts-artist-total-sales|title= Oricon 2013 Yearly Charts : Artist Total Sales|date= December 16, 2013|access-date= April 22, 2015|work= tokyohive|publisher= 6Theory Media, LLC}}</ref>

===2014: 15th Anniversary===

Arashi released their 42nd single, "[[Bittersweet (Arashi song)|Bittersweet]]", on February 12, 2014. "Bittersweet" is the theme song for Matsumoto's drama, ''[[Shitsuren Chocolatier]]''. On April 30, 2014, Arashi released their new single, "[[Guts!]]", which was used as the theme song for Ninomiya's drama, ''[[Yowakutemo Katemasu]]''. In addition, Arashi released a live DVD/Blu-ray titled ''Arashi Arafes '13 National Stadium 2013'' on May 21, 2014. This featured the group's live performance from September 22 of the previous year at the National Olympic Stadium, and was the first time that their concert DVD was also released as a Blu-ray.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=disco&artist=10&category=3&page=1|title=Johnny's net|website=www.johnnys-net.jp|access-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> Following that, Arashi released their 44th single, "[[Daremo Shiranai]]", on May 28, 2014. The song was used as the theme song for Ohno's drama ''[[Shinigami-kun]]''. The group's live DVD titled ''Arashi Live Tour 2013 "Love"'' was released on July 30, 2014.

To celebrate their 15th anniversary, Arashi had concerts in Oahu, Hawaii, on September 19 and 20, 2014 titled "Arashi Blast in Hawaii". They also held the event "Arashi no Wakuwaku Gakko 2014 Deepening the Bonds of Friendship" in June with live viewing in Shanghai and Singapore. During this event, the members of Arashi announced that they would be releasing a new album in the fall and holding a 5-dome tour. There were 18 performances altogether, and an accumulated total of over 840,000 fans attending, making it their largest dome tour to date.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi announce largest dome tour ever|date=July 2014 |url=http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/arashi-announce-largest-dome-tour-ever|publisher=Japan Today|access-date=July 21, 2014}}</ref> Still to celebrate their anniversary, all five members of Arashi starred in a spin-off movie of the ''Pikanchi'' series, 10 years after the previous release. The spin-off is titled ''Pikanchi Life is Hard Tabun Happy'' (read as "Pikanchi Half"), and this marked the first time in seven years that the members starred in the same movie together, since ''Kiiroi Namida'', released in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi's starring movie 'PIKA☆NCHI' to get a spin-off|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/06/arashis-starring-movie-pikanchi-to-get-a-spin-off-|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=July 21, 2014}}</ref>

Arashi released their thirteenth studio album, ''[[The Digitalian]]'', in October 2014. It contained 16 tracks, including "Bittersweet" from Matsumoto's drama ''Shitsuren Chocolatier'', "Guts!" from Ninomiya's drama ''Yowakutemo Katemasu'', and "Daremo Shiranai" from Ohno's drama ''Shinigami-kun''. Arashi hosted the [[65th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]] on New Year's Eve for their fifth consecutive year with actress [[Yuriko Yoshitaka]].<ref>{{cite web|title=今年の紅白司会は"初"吉高由里子&"5年連続"嵐に決定|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2043155/full/|access-date=September 1, 2015}}</ref>

It was announced by Oricon that the group is the artist with the highest total sales revenue in Japan for 2014, with [[Japanese yen|¥]]13.823&nbsp;billion.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2014/12/2014-oricon-yearly-artist-total-sales-ranking-top5-|title= 2014 Oricon Yearly 'Artist Total Sales' Ranking TOP5|work= tokyohive|publisher= 6Theory Media, LLC|date= December 20, 2014|access-date= January 9, 2015}}</ref>

===2015: ''Japonism''===

Arashi's first single of 2015, titled "[[Sakura (Arashi song)|Sakura]]", was released on February 25. "Sakura" was the theme song for the drama ''Ouroboros'', starring actors [[Toma Ikuta]] and [[Shun Oguri]]. This marked the first time that Arashi provided a theme song for a drama that did not star one of its members.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi's 1st single for 2015 to be the theme song for 'Ouroboros' starring Ikuta Toma and Oguri Shun|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/01/arashis-1st-single-for-2015-to-be-the-theme-song-for-ouroboros-starring-ikuta-toma-and-oguri-shun-|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=May 2, 2015}}</ref> The single sold 465,000 copies in its first week and topped the Oricon weekly ranking.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi top Oricon's weekly single, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc rankings|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/03/arashi-top-oricons-weekly-single-dvd-and-blu-ray-disc-rankings|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=May 2, 2015}}</ref> In addition, the DVD/Blu-ray of Arashi starring movie ''Pikanchi Life is Hard Tabun Happy'' was released on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|title="ピカ☆★☆ンチ LIFE IS HARD たぶんHAPPY (Pika☆★☆chi LIFE IS HARD Tabun HAPPY)"DVD&Blu-ray Disc|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=movie&artist=10&lang=en_us#181|publisher=Johnny's net|access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref> The DVD and Blu-ray sold 72,000 copies and 88,000 copies in its first week respectively and topped both the Oricon DVD and Blu-ray Disk weekly rankings. The first week sales of 88,000 copies is the highest record for any Japanese movie on Blu-ray.<ref>{{cite web|title=【オリコン】嵐、史上初の歌手&俳優で同時3冠|date=March 14, 2015 |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2049398/full/|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|access-date=December 27, 2015}}</ref>

Arashi released a live DVD, ''Arashi Blast in Hawaii'' on April 15, 2015. On May 13, 2015, they released their 46th single titled "[[Aozora no Shita, Kimi no Tonari]]" which is the theme song for member Aiba Masaki's drama, ''[[Yōkoso, Wagaya e]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi's new single to be the theme song for Aiba Masaki's starring drama|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/03/arashis-new-single-to-be-the-theme-song-for-aiba-masakis-starring-drama|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=May 2, 2015}}</ref> The single sold 501,010 copies in its first week and became Arashi's second chart-topping single of the year.<ref>{{cite web|title=週間 CDシングルランキング 2015年05月25日付|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2015-05-25/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=September 1, 2015}}</ref> Arashi released their 47th single on September 2, 2015, titled "[[Ai o Sakebe]]" which was used as the background song for the Recruit Zexy commercial.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ai o Sakebe|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=discoPopup&dataId=2869&target=popup1&lang=en_us|access-date=September 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928145344/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=discoPopup&dataId=2869&target=popup1&lang=en_us|archive-date=September 28, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The single sold 463,000 copies in its first week and topped Oricon's weekly single ranking. This became their 36th consecutive single to top Oricon's weekly single ranking.<ref>{{cite web|title=【オリコン】嵐、結婚ソングが1位 36作連続通算43作目|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2058803/full/|access-date=September 9, 2015}}</ref>

On September 19, 20, 22 and 23, Arashi held a series of concerts titled "Arashi Blast in Miyagi" in [[Miyagi Stadium]]. The concerts were part of the second installment of "Arashi BLAST" which started in Hawaii the previous year. These concerts were meant to aid the reconstruction of the disaster area which was affected during the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake. The concerts brought together an accumulated total of 208,000 fans, and marked the first time in eight years that the group performed in the [[Tōhoku region]].<ref>{{cite web|title=嵐、宮城で4DAYSスタジアムライブ開催|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/146046|publisher=Natalie|access-date=September 28, 2015}}</ref>

On October 21, the group released their fourteenth studio album, ''[[Japonism (album)|Japonism]]''. It contained 20 tracks, including "Sakura" from the drama ''Ouroboros'', and "Aozora no Shita, Kimi no Tonari" from Aiba's drama ''Yokoso, Wagaya E''. The album sold over 950,000 copies and was certified for Million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.<ref>{{cite web|title=2015年 ミリオン以上 認定作品一覧|url=https://www.riaj.or.jp/f/data/cert/gd.html|publisher=RIAJ|language=ja|access-date=December 1, 2015}}</ref> To support the album, Arashi embarked on a dome tour hitting the 5 major domes, from November 6 until December 23. With the wrap up of the tour, Arashi had mobilized 10,163,000 of concerts attendees in their last 17 years, setting a record number of attendees in the shortest number of years.<ref>{{cite web|title=嵐、単独コンサート総動員数1000万人突破 来春9年ぶりアリーナツアー決定|date=December 28, 2015 |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2064450/full/|publisher=ORICON|access-date=December 28, 2015}}</ref> To celebrate their 17th anniversary, Arashi announced that they would continue the Japonism tour in 2016 with "Arashi 'Japonism Show' in Arena".<ref>{{cite web|title=ARASHI 'Japonism Show' in ARENA|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=consta&artist=10&lang=en_us#391|publisher=Johnny's Net|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> This would be their first Arena concert tour for 9 years (their last being the 'Arashi Summer Tour 2007 Time -コトバノチカラ-').<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2064450/full/|title=嵐、単独コンサート総動員数1000万人突破 来春9年ぶりアリーナツアー決定|website=ORICON STYLE|date=December 28, 2015 |language=ja-JP|access-date=March 9, 2016}}</ref>

Arashi's album ''Japonism'' was the highest selling album of the year in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2015/|title=年間CDアルバムランキング2015年度|language=ja|publisher=Oricon|access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> They also topped the music DVD charts with their ''Arashi Blast in Hawaii'' concert film as well as the music Blu-ray charts with ''Arashi Live Tour 2014 The Digitalian''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/special/48546/12/|title=年間DVDランキング 1位～25位|date=December 23, 2015 |language=ja|publisher=Oricon|access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/special/48546/14/|title=年間Blu-rayランキング 1位～30位|date=December 23, 2015 |language=ja|publisher=Oricon|access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> "Aozora no Shita, Kimi no Tonari", "Sakura" and "Ai o Sakebe" ranked 9th, 11th and 12th respectively on the end of year singles ranking.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/y/2015/|title=年間 CDシングルランキング 2015年度|language=ja|publisher=Oricon|access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> Arashi attended the [[66th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]] as part of the white team, and hosted the Johnny's Countdown 2015–2016 concert.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/167941|title=ジャニーズカウントダウン出演者一挙発表、初のリクエスト企画も決定|language=ja|publisher=natalie|access-date= February 17, 2016}}</ref>

It was announced by Oricon that the group is the artist with the highest total sales revenue in Japan for 2015, with ¥14,328&nbsp;billion.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.oricon.co.jp/special/48546/6/|title=2015年 年間音楽ランキングを発表！|date=December 23, 2015 |language=ja|publisher=Oricon|access-date= December 23, 2015}}</ref>

===2016: ''Are You Happy?''===

Arashi's first single of 2016, "[[Fukkatsu Love]]" was released on February 24. The single was composed by [[Tatsuro Yamashita]] and the lyrics were written by [[Mariya Takeuchi]]. The single was used as the background song for NTT Docomo d hits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fukkatsu LOVE|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=discoPopup&dataId=2969&target=popup1&lang=en_us|publisher=Johnny's Net|access-date=February 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023083240/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=discoPopup&dataId=2969&target=popup1&lang=en_us|archive-date=October 23, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The single sold 485,006 copies in its first week and topped the Oricon weekly ranking.<ref>{{cite web|title=週間 CDシングルランキング|work=ORICON NEWS |language=ja|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2016-03-07|publisher=ORICON STYLE|access-date=March 15, 2016}}</ref>

On May 18, the group released their first double A-side single titled "[[I Seek/Daylight]]" since 2013's "Calling/Breathless". The single was used as the theme songs for ''[[Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi]]'' starring Ohno, and 99.9 Keiji Senmon Bengoshi starring Matsumoto. The single sold 737,951 in its first week and topped the Oricon single chart. It retained the number one position for the following week by selling an additional 48,420 copies.<ref>{{cite web|title=I Seek/Daylight|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=artistTop&artist=10&lang=en_us|publisher=Johnny's Net|access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=週間 CDシングルランキング 2016年05月30日付|language=ja|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2016-05-30/|publisher=ORICON STYLE|access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=週間 CDシングルランキング 2016年06月06日付|language=ja|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2016-06-06/|publisher=ORICON STYLE|access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref> On September 14, Arashi released the single "[[Power of the Paradise]]". The title track was used as the theme song to NTV's coverage of the 2016 Olympics in Rio.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi to release their 50th single in September|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2016/08/arashi-to-release-their-50th-single-in-september|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=February 26, 2017}}</ref>

On October 26, Arashi released their fifteenth studio album, ''[[Are You Happy?]]'' The album sold over 636,000 copies in its first week and topped the Oricon charts. To support the album, Arashi held a live tour from November 2016 to January 2017, performing at all the major dome stadiums in Japan. ''Are You Happy?'' went on to become the highest selling album of 2016 in Japan. It was also announced that Arashi had the highest total sales revenue in Japan for 2016, with ¥12.183&nbsp;billion and topped the music Blu-Ray charts with "Arashi Live Tour 2015 Japonism" and "Arashi Blast in Miyagi".<ref>{{cite web|title=Oricon unveils their Yearly Sales Rankings for 2016|url=http://aramajapan.com/news/music/oricon-unveils-their-yearly-sales-rankings-for-2016/68521/|publisher=Arama Japan|access-date=February 26, 2017|date=December 24, 2016}}</ref> On December 31, Arashi attended the [[67th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen]] as part of the white team, with group member Aiba hosting alongside [[Kasumi Arimura]]. For the first time, Arashi were chosen to be this year's "ootori", the act chosen to perform last and close the show.

The group was awarded the 2016 Artist of the Year award by the [[Recording Industry Association of Japan|RIAJ]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2017/02/arashi-wins-artist-of-the-year-at-the-japan-gold-disc-award-for-the-5th-time|title= Arashi wins 'Artist of the Year' at the 'JAPAN GOLD DISC AWARD' for the 5th time|date=February 26, 2017|access-date=March 2, 2021|work= tokyohive|publisher= 6Theory Media, LLC.}}</ref> They became the first artist to receive this award five times during their career.<ref>{{cite web|title=嵐「日本GD大賞」史上初 5度目の売上日本一 SMAPがアルバム部門受賞|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2086585/full/|publisher=Oricon|access-date=February 26, 2017}}</ref>

===2017: ''Untitled''===

Arashi released their first single of 2017, "[[I'll Be There (Arashi song)|I'll Be There]]", on April 19, which served as the theme song for the drama ''Kizoku Tantei'' starring Masaki Aiba.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi to release their new single 'I'll be there'|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2017/03/arashi-to-release-their-new-single-ill-be-there|publisher=Tokyohive|access-date=March 30, 2017}}</ref> In addition, the group released a live DVD, ''ARASHI Live Tour 2016–2017 Are You Happy?'' on May 31. The limited edition of this DVD also features their concert in Yokohama Arena in August 2016 from their "Arashi 'Japonism Show' in Arena" tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=嵐 LIVE DVD＆Blu-ray『ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2016–2017 Are You Happy?』5月31日(水)発売決定！|url=https://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/news/3081|publisher=J-Storm|access-date=May 1, 2017|archive-date=January 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109235258/https://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/news/3081|url-status=dead}}</ref> It topped the Oricon charts, selling approximately 650,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|title=【オリコン】嵐、「音楽BD+DVD」史上初の60万枚突破 映像主要3部門制覇|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2091969/full/?ref_cd=tw|website=Oricon News|publisher=Oricon|access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref> On June 28, Arashi released their 52nd single titled "[[Tsunagu]]", which was used as the theme song for the film ''[[Shinobi no Kuni]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arashi's new single "Tsunagu" to be the theme song for "Shinobi no Kuni"|url=http://aramajapan.com/news/music/arashis-new-single-tsunagu-to-be-the-theme-song-for-shinobi-no-kuni/75226/|website=Arama|access-date=May 22, 2017|date=May 16, 2017}}</ref> The single sold 389,000 copies in its first week and topped the Oricon weekly ranking.<ref>{{cite web|title=【オリコン】嵐、シングル41作連続&48作目1位 大野智主演映画主題歌|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2093512/full/?ref_cd=tw|publisher=Oricon|access-date=July 4, 2017}}</ref> They also announced in July 2017 that they would embark on a five dome concert tour from November 17, 2017, to January 14, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=嵐が6年連続の5大ドームツアー開催を発表|newspaper = Oricon News|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2093847/full/?ref_cd=tw|publisher=Oricon|access-date=July 10, 2017}}</ref>

On October 18, Arashi released their sixteenth studio album, ''[[Untitled (Arashi album)|Untitled]]''. The regular edition contains 18 tracks, including 3 previously released singles, 4 unit songs, as well as Arashi's first attempt at a [[Suite (music)|suite]] that incorporates melodies from various genres into a song of over 10 minutes and is said to represent the group's past, present, and future.<ref>{{cite web|title=Discography – Album|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=disco&artist=10&category=2&lang=en_us|publisher=Johnny's Net|access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> The 53rd single will be released on November 8, 2017, titled {{nihongo|"[[Doors (Yūki no Kiseki)]]"|Doors ～勇気の軌跡～}}. It will be used for Sho Sakurai's upcoming drama ''Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doors ～勇気の軌跡～|url=https://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/discography/doors|website=嵐~ARASHI~ オフィシャルサイト|access-date=October 3, 2017|language=ja}}</ref> The single also included a song titled "NOW or NEVER" which used as the theme song for ''Puzzle and Dragon'' commercial.

===2018: 20th Anniversary Tour===

In 2018, the group started by announcing a new single titled "[[Find the Answer]]". The single was used as the theme song for the drama ''99.9 Keiji Senmon Bengoshi – Season II'' starring Jun Matsumoto. The coupling song included in the regular edition, {{Nihongo|"Shiro ga Mau"|白が舞う}}, was used for Nippon Television Network's broadcast of the [[2018 Winter Olympics]] in [[Pyeongchang]], which featured Sho Sakurai as the main newscaster.

In November 2018, Arashi began their 20th Anniversary tour, the ''Arashi Anniversary Tour 5x20''. They performed a total of 18 shows at the five major domes in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/289337 |script-title=ja:デビュー20周年迎える嵐、5大ドームツアー開催 |date=July 2, 2018 |access-date=January 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]] |language=ja }}</ref> On December 23, they announced an additional 32 dates, bringing the total scheduled performances to 50. With an expected 2.43&nbsp;million total concert attendees, it is the group's largest tour to date, and also the largest tour in Japanese history.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2126191/full/ |script-title=ja:嵐、5大ドームツアー全日程発表 全50公演で国内史上最大規模に |date=December 24, 2018 |access-date=January 28, 2019 |publisher=Oricon |language=ja }}</ref> In addition, their [[5x20 All the Best!! 1999–2019|20th anniversary album]] was released on June 26, 2019, featuring all the singles from the group's 20-year history and their new song, "5x20". Arashi's concert tour featured more than 2 million [[Swarovski]] crystals in their backdrop, gondolas and costumes. The crystals used on the backdrop, were later given by them to all the members of their fan club as a present.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 December 2018 |title=嵐、5大ドームツアー全日程発表 全50公演で国内史上最大規模に |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2126191/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001084020/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2126191/full/ |archive-date=1 October 2024 |access-date=1 October 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 November 2020 |title=嵐からFC会員に一足早いX'masプレゼント、コンサートで使用した「スワロフスキー」が感謝の言葉と共に |url=https://parabola2020.com/arashi-swarovski/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001084149/https://parabola2020.com/arashi-swarovski/ |archive-date=1 October 2024 |access-date=1 October 2024 |website=Parabola 2020 |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |user=arashi5official |number=1332275662636285952 |date=November 27, 2020 |title=僕らにとっても思い出深いツアーのセットだし、皆に観てもらいたいと思って回ったツアーだからね。ファンの皆とのその思い出をいつまでも大切にしてもらえたら そんな気持ちからのプレゼントです！！ 潤 |language=Japanese |access-date=1 October 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241001092023/https://x.com/arashi5official/status/1332275662636285952 |archive-date=1 October 2024}}</ref>

===2019: Hiatus announcement and 20th anniversary===

On January 27, 2019, the group announced on their official fan club website that they would cease all group activities after December 31, 2020. The statement was published through a video where all five members of the group appeared together. The announcement trended on Twitter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Male Idol Group Arashi to Suspend Activities at End of 2020|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-01-27/male-idol-group-arashi-to-suspend-activities-at-end-of-2020/.142626|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=January 27, 2019}}</ref>

In October 2019, an official YouTube channel was opened with 5 official music videos: "Happiness", "Love So Sweet", "Monster", "Truth" and the one that is their signature song "A-ra-shi",<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2146247/full/|script-title=ja:嵐、ついにYouTube&サブスク解禁 「A・RA・SHI」など5曲の音源&MV公開|date=October 9, 2019|work=oricon.co.jp|access-date=November 3, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009142501/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2146247/full/|archive-date=October 9, 2019|language=ja}}</ref> and later, live versions of the songs. In addition, on November 3, 2019, on their YouTube channel, they made a live announcement of the release of the official social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Weibo), as well as a new music video in their YouTube channel ("Turning up") and the international digital release for download and streaming of their musical catalogue.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2147952/full/|script-title=ja:嵐20周年 SNS一斉解禁 全シングル配信&初のデジタルシングルリリースも|date=November 3, 2019|work=oricon.co.jp|access-date=November 3, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103040808/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2147952/full/|archive-date=November 3, 2019|language=ja}}</ref>

They also announced a 2-day Asia tour called "Jet Storm", visiting Taipei, Jakarta, Singapore and Bangkok on November 9 to 11, as well as concert in Beijing for Spring 2020, through their official Instagram account.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.asahi.com/and_w/entertainment/ent_1042322/|script-title=ja:嵐、来年5月に新国立競技場で2days|date=November 3, 2019|work=asahi.com|access-date=November 3, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103044908/https://www.asahi.com/and_w/entertainment/ent_1042322/|archive-date=November 3, 2019|language=ja}}</ref> One day before the tour, on November 9, Arashi appeared before the new [[Naruhito|Emperor]] and [[Empress Masako|Empress]], for the public celebration of his enthronement, participating in a congratulatory song called "Ray of water", singing the third part of it, "Journey to Harmony".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/kaigen/news/20191109-OYT1T50216/|script-title=ja:皇居前で天皇陛下の即位祝う「国民祭典」…両陛下の前で「嵐」が奉祝曲|date=November 9, 2019|work=yomiuri.co.jp|access-date=November 9, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109175734/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/kaigen/news/20191109-OYT1T50216/|archive-date=November 9, 2019|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2148321/full/|script-title=ja:嵐が歌った奉祝曲タイトル発表「Ray of Water」 3部構成の組曲「水」テーマに歌詞は君や自然強調【歌詞全文】|date=November 9, 2019|work=oricon.co.jp|access-date=November 9, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109131526/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2148321/full/|archive-date=November 9, 2019|language=ja}}</ref>

Arashi appeared at the opening ceremony of the (New) National Stadium, along with group Dreams Come True, in the event called {{Nihongo2|『国立競技場オープニングイベント ～Hello, Our Stadium～}} (National Stadium Opening Event: Hello, Our Stadium), on December 21.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2148426/full/|script-title=ja:ドリカム&嵐、新国立競技場オープニングイベント出演が決定|date=November 11, 2019|work=oricon.co.jp|access-date=November 11, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111090042/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2148426/full/|archive-date=November 11, 2019|language=ja}}</ref> They announced that, after that, and before the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, they would hold two concerts there, scheduled for May 15 and 16.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2019/11/03/entertainment-news/arashi-hold-2-concerts-new-national-stadium-lead-tokyo-games/|title=Arashi to hold two concerts at the new National Stadium in lead-up to Tokyo Games|date=November 3, 2019|work=japantimes.co.jp|access-date=November 11, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111091643/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2019/11/03/entertainment-news/arashi-hold-2-concerts-new-national-stadium-lead-tokyo-games/|archive-date=November 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191103/p2g/00m/0et/071000c|title=Arashi to have concert at Tokyo Olympics venue in May|date=November 3, 2019|work=mainichi.jp|access-date=November 11, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111091930/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191103/p2g/00m/0et/071000c|archive-date=November 11, 2019}}</ref>

On December 13, Arashi announced a documentary about their career and their feelings as they approach the group's hiatus. The documentary, called ''Arashi's Diary ~ Voyage ~'', would be distributed on Netflix worldwide from December 31, 2019, being available for one year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/359306|script-title=ja:嵐のドキュメンタリーをNetflixで1年間配信「嘘偽りのない僕らが映っています」|date=December 13, 2019|work=natalie.mu|access-date=December 13, 2019|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213102741/https://natalie.mu/music/news/359306|archive-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://realsound.jp/movie/2019/12/post-460760.html|script-title=ja:嵐のドキュメンタリー『ARASHI’s Diary -Voyage-』、Netflix配信決定 数々のライブ映る予告編も|date=December 13, 2019|work=realsound.jp|access-date=December 13, 2019|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213102902/https://realsound.jp/movie/2019/12/post-460760.html|archive-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/12/13/arashi-documentary-arashis-diary-voyage-to-be-distributed-on-netflix-worldwide-for-a-year/|title=ARASHI documentary "Arashi's Diary Voyage" to be distributed on Netflix (worldwide) for a year|date=December 13, 2019|work=neotokyo2099.com|access-date=December 13, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213102808/http://neotokyo2099.com/2019/12/13/arashi-documentary-arashis-diary-voyage-to-be-distributed-on-netflix-worldwide-for-a-year/|archive-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81219073|title=ARASHI's Diary -Voyage-|date=December 13, 2019|work=netflix.com|access-date=December 13, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213103027/https://www.netflix.com/title/81219073|archive-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref> On December 23 they had a surprise for the fans, as their YouTube channel revealed a teaser video for the song "[[A-ra-shi: Reborn]]", in collaboration with the anime ''[[One Piece (1999 TV series)|One Piece]]'', which, as the band, also celebrated its 20th anniversary. The video has the 5 members of the band mingling with the crew from the anime, up until the moment when Arashi is to give a concert. The full video was released on January 4, 2020<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://larepublica.pe/animes/2019/12/23/one-piece-y-arashi-realizan-colaboracion-para-videoclip-trailer-anime-manga-online-agrupacion-japonesa-luffy-satoshi-ono/|title=One Piece: Arashi realiza colaboración con personajes del anime [VIDEO]|date=December 22, 2019|website=larepublica.pe|language=es|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223015401/https://larepublica.pe/animes/2019/12/23/one-piece-y-arashi-realizan-colaboracion-para-videoclip-trailer-anime-manga-online-agrupacion-japonesa-luffy-satoshi-ono/|archive-date=December 23, 2019|access-date=December 22, 2019}}</ref>

===2020: Towards the hiatus and ''This Is Arashi''===

It was revealed on February 5, 2020, in their official site at [[Johnny & Associates|Johnny's]], that, on the 7th, they would be releasing all 16 albums (except for compilation and soundtrack albums) in digital form, in total, 256 songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=whatsnew&artist=10&data=149|title=旧譜オリジナル・アルバム（全16タイトル）デジタルリリース決定|date=February 5, 2020|website=Johnny's net|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205105355/https://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=whatsnew&artist=10&data=149|archive-date=February 5, 2020|access-date=February 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/366050|title=嵐のオリジナルアルバム16作品256曲、明後日デジタル配信スタート|date=February 5, 2020|website=natalie.mu|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205105523/https://natalie.mu/music/news/366050|archive-date=February 5, 2020|access-date=February 5, 2020}}</ref>

On February 17, 2020, an announcement was made at their official [[Johnny & Associates|Johnny's]] site<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=text&dataId=1862&artist=10|title=嵐 北京公演についてお知らせ|date=February 17, 2020|website=Johnny's Net ~ Arashi Official Page|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219032305/https://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=text&dataId=1862&artist=10|archive-date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 18, 2020}}</ref> about the cancellation of the concert that they had planned for Beijing in spring 2020. The cause referred to was the recent [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The news was confirmed by the group via video shared in their official Weibo page,<ref>{{Weibo | id= 7294968640/IuCTZ2bFn?from=page_1005057294968640 | name= arashi_5 }}</ref> and later on covered by [[Sakurai Sho]] during his [[Nippon TV|NTV's ''News Zero'']] newscast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202002170001007.html|title=嵐櫻井翔、北京公演の開催断念に「断腸の思いです」|date=February 18, 2020|website=nikkansports.com|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219032419/https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202002170001007.html|archive-date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2020021701098/virus-crisis-forces-arashi-to-cancel-spring-concert-in-beijing.html|title=Virus Crisis Forces Arashi to Cancel Spring Concert in Beijing|date=February 17, 2020|website=nippon.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219031922/https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2020021701098/virus-crisis-forces-arashi-to-cancel-spring-concert-in-beijing.html|archive-date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200217/p2g/00m/0et/092000c|title=Japan pop group Arashi cancels concert in Beijing over virus|date=February 17, 2020|website=mainichi.jp|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219031842/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200217/p2g/00m/0et/092000c|archive-date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 17, 2020}}</ref>

As of April 17, 2020, Arashi announced that Arafes 2020 would have to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 14, 2020|title=Sho Sakurai "Ensuring Your Safety" Arashi May National Concert Postponed|url=https://japan.topnews.cloud/sho-sakurai-ensuring-your-safety-arashi-may-national-concert-postponed/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606092411/https://japan.topnews.cloud/sho-sakurai-ensuring-your-safety-arashi-may-national-concert-postponed/|archive-date=June 6, 2020|access-date=June 6, 2020|website=japan.topnews.cloud}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=arashi5official
 |number=1251044062557159424 |date=April 17, 2020 |title=As some are already aware, we have postponed ARAFES 2020 due to Covid-19. Together with us, let's do whatever we can, and we'll see you again soon!#嵐 #ARASHI |access-date=June 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606092425/https://twitter.com/arashi5official/status/1251044062557159424 |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Arashi participated in the special online event [[We Are One: A Global Film Festival]] on June 3, 2020, with a musical performance. With a message in English, Arashi greeted the fans. Member [[Jun Matsumoto]] commented: “We prepared special performance videos. We can’t be there with you right now, but please enjoy online at home". Member [[Sho Sakurai]] continued with a grateful message to those in the frontline: “We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all the medical workers and essential workers who put their lives at risk for us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts”, before introducing the music videos, which included their song "Hope in the Darkness", never released before in digital form.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arashi unveils “Hope in the Darkness” concert stage and more for “We Are One: A Global Film Festival” |url=https://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/musicaward-show/arashi-unveils-hope-in-the-darkness-concert-stage-and-more-for-we-are-one-a-global-film-festival/106902/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250528014825/https://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/musicaward-show/arashi-unveils-hope-in-the-darkness-concert-stage-and-more-for-we-are-one-a-global-film-festival/106902/ |archive-date=28 May 2025 |access-date=28 May 2025 |website=Arama Japan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2020 |title=嵐、デジタル国際映画祭『We Are One:A Global Film Festival』に参加 ライブ映像3曲披露へ |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2163611/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250528014923/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2163611/full/ |archive-date=28 May 2025 |access-date=28 May 2025 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref>

On September 15, on the official page at Johnny's net, an announcement was made that Arafes 2020 at National Stadium would be held, pending more information.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 15, 2020|title=Arafes 2020 at National Stadium|url=https://online.johnnys-net.jp/s/jno/news/detail/10037|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916235914/https://online.johnnys-net.jp/s/jno/news/detail/10037|archive-date=September 16, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2020|website=online.johnnys-net.jp|language=ja}}</ref> Additionally, Arashi announced that their first album since 3 years and also the last before their hiatus, titled ''[[This Is Arashi]]'', would be released on their 21st anniversary of their CD debut, November 3, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 16, 2020|title=J嵐、デビュー日11・3に"これぞ嵐"な新アルバム『This is 嵐』|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2172126/full/|language=ja|access-date=August 22, 2021|publisher= [[Oricon]]}}</ref>

A collaboration with singer-songwriter [[Bruno Mars]] was announced on their social media and official page. The result, "[[Whenever You Call (Arashi song)|Whenever You Call]]", the first full English song for the group, was released September 18.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 11, 2020|title=Japanese pop band Arashi to release English single written by Bruno Mars|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/09/11/music/arashi-english-song-bruno-mars/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912023327/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/09/11/music/arashi-english-song-bruno-mars/|archive-date=September 12, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2020|website=japantimes.co.jp}}</ref>

On October 12, it was announced that Arafes 2020 would take place on November 3, Arashi's CD debut anniversary day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=「アラフェス2020 at 国立競技場」 配信詳細決定|url=https://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/news/9870|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109221758/https://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/news/9870|archive-date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020|website=j-storm.co.jp}}</ref> A special page opened for the event revealed that it would be an online concert, open to both fan club members and non-members.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ARAFES 2020 at NATIONAL STADIUM|url=https://online.johnnys-net.jp/s/jno/page/ARAFES2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109221558/https://online.johnnys-net.jp/s/jno/page/ARAFES2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020|website=online.johnnys-net.jp|language=ja}}</ref> Several days later, an English page was opened, where audiences not belonging to the fan club could see the stream, also offering a choice of watching with English subtitles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ARAFES 2020 at NATIONAL STADIUM|url=https://eng.online.johnnys-net.jp/s/jno2/page/ARAFES2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109221654/https://eng.online.johnnys-net.jp/s/jno2/page/ARAFES2020|archive-date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020|website=eng.online.johnnys-net.jp}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=It's Arashi day! ARAFES 2020, new album "This is ARASHI", HELLO NEW DREAM Project and more drop today|url=https://aramajapan.com/news/music/its-arashi-day-arafes-2020-new-album-this-is-arashi-hello-new-dream-project-and-more-drop-today/109806/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109221533/https://aramajapan.com/news/music/its-arashi-day-arafes-2020-new-album-this-is-arashi-hello-new-dream-project-and-more-drop-today/109806/|archive-date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020|website=aramajapan.com|date=November 2, 2020}}</ref> The online concert was available in a repeat streaming from November 6 to 8. With this re-distribution, ticket sales were again open for people who had not bought on the original date, or for those that had bought from the Japanese site and had learned that the English site had English subtitles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arashi's "ARAFES 2020 at National Stadium" repeat delivery announced|url=https://aramajapan.com/news/arashis-arafes-2020-at-national-stadium-repeat-delivery-announced/109832/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109231210/https://aramajapan.com/news/arashis-arafes-2020-at-national-stadium-repeat-delivery-announced/109832/|archive-date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020|website=aramajapan.com|date=November 4, 2020}}</ref> As a result, an estimated 10 million people were able to watch the stream.<ref>{{Cite web|title=推定１０００万人が見た！嵐の国立ライブ、リピート配信決定 ６日から３日間|url=https://www.sanspo.com/geino/amp/20201105/geo20110505030012-a.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109234520/https://www.sanspo.com/geino/amp/20201105/geo20110505030012-a.html|archive-date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020|website=sanspo.com|language=ja}}</ref>

In a message to members of the fan club, posted on November 12, 2020, they revealed they would have a concert on December 31. The live performance concert, called "This Is Arashi", similar to Arafes 2020, was held with no audience, but with online live streaming.<ref>{{Cite web|title=嵐、大みそかに初の生配信ライブが決定「何度も何度も協議」 12・31は「一緒に楽しみましょう!」|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2176628/full/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112133803/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2176628/full/|archive-date=November 12, 2020|access-date=November 12, 2020|website=oricon.co.jp|language=ja}}</ref> On November 12, 2020, their participation in [[Fuji TV]]'s music program ''[[FNS Music Festival|FNS Kayōsai]]'' was announced. This year would represent their 22nd appearance on the program, but the first to appear on both days.<ref>{{Cite web|title=First artist line up for 'FNS Kayousai' announced|url=https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2020/11/first-artist-line-up-for-fns-kayousai-announced|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082339/https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2020/11/first-artist-line-up-for-fns-kayousai-announced|archive-date=November 13, 2020|access-date=November 13, 2020|website=tokyohive.com}}</ref>

On December 30, The group won the Special Honor Award at the [[62nd Japan Record Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://aramajapan.com/featured/winners-and-nominees-for-the-62nd-japan-record-awards-announced/110091/ |title=Winners and Nominees for the 62nd Japan Record Awards Announced |author=Ryusenkai |website=Arama! Japan |date=November 19, 2020 |access-date=May 13, 2021}}</ref>

Arashi was active until the last day before the hiatus. They announced on their official fan club a live concert for the 31st,<ref>{{Cite web|title=嵐 大みそか生ライブ配信 メンバー希望で！最後の最後までファンファースト|url=https://this.kiji.is/699711003646280801|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116045323/https://this.kiji.is/699711003646280801|archive-date=November 16, 2020|access-date=November 16, 2020|website=this.kiji.is|language=ja}}</ref> while [[NHK]]'s ''[[Kōhaku Uta Gassen]]'' announced their appearance on the 71st edition, making it the 12th time for them there.<ref>{{Cite web|title=【紅白】出場歌手決定 初出場はNiziU、ストスノ、瑛人 GReeeeNは特別企画|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2176464/full/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116043533/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2176464/full/|archive-date=November 16, 2020|access-date=November 16, 2020|website=oricon.co.jp|language=ja}}</ref>

===2021–2023: Hiatus===

Although Arashi is currently on hiatus starting from 2021, back in November 2020, they announced via their official fan club that the fan club would continue delivering content,<ref name=jcast1>{{Cite web |title= 嵐「活動休止」の今も届くファンクラブ会報 そして7月に「また会える」|url=https://www.j-cast.com/trend/2021/06/17413966.html?p=all |date= June 17, 2021 |access-date=August 22, 2021 |publisher= J-Cast |language=ja}}</ref> and they continue to make releases, although primarily compilations of their musical activities prior to the hiatus. Apart from Ohno who wishes to be absent from public appearances, the remaining Arashi members are continuing activities but as individuals, whether through variety shows, acting or on YouTube.<ref name=jcast1 />

The Arashi concert film, ''Arashi Anniversary Tour 5×20 Film: Record of Memories'' had its world premiere at the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 12, 2021. In a video message, member Jun Matsumoto said that due to the pandemic, many of their planned concerts could not take place and the film is a part of their gift of thanks to everyone who waited for them.<ref>{{Cite web |title=『ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20 FILM "Record of Memories" 』|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2194129/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524145722/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2194129/full/ |archive-date=May 24, 2021 |access-date=August 13, 2021 |website=oricon.co.jp |date=May 24, 2021 |language=ja}}</ref> The film was recognized as the first live film in history to reach No. 1 at the domestic box office, as well as being the No. 1 grossing live film of all time by a domestic artist. In March 2022, the film was redistributed in Japan, and screened also in the United States. On December 23, 2023 it was revealed that the film would be screened nationwide on New Years Eve, as a "vocal support screening", a first for Dolby Cinemas. It will display a special message from the group's members before the screening.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2023 |title=嵐初のライブフィルム『ARASHI 5×20 FILM』大みそか特別上映が決定 メンバーからのSPメッセージも |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2307904/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223051721/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2307904/full/ |archive-date=23 December 2023 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref> They also released ''Arafes 2020 at National Stadium'' on Blu-ray and DVD on July 28, 2021. It topped the Oricon video chart with first-week sales of 647,783 copies.<ref>{{Cite web |title= 『アラフェス2020 at 国立競技場』|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2202438/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808060506/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2202438/full/ |archive-date= August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 13, 2021 |website=oricon.co.jp |date=August 6, 2021 |language=ja}}</ref>

Arashi had success on the charts in 2021 with the release of the digital albums ''Ura Ara Best (1999–2007, 2008–2011, 2012–2015, 2016–2020)'' and ''5×20 All the Best!! 1999–2019 (Special Edition)'' on July 16. The five albums occupied the top five of the Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking chart in the week after release, making it the first time the band monopolized the top five on a Japanese chart.<ref>{{Cite web|title=嵐、オリコン史上初のTOP5独占 1位は『ウラ嵐BEST 1999–2007』【オリコンランキング】|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2200969/full/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811210534/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2200969/full/|archive-date=August 11, 2021|access-date=August 12, 2021|website=oricon.co.jp|language=ja}}</ref>

Arashi released ''This Is Arashi Live 2020.12.31'' on December 29, 2021. According to Oricon, it achieved first place in three video categories at the same time with first-week sales of 637,000 copies and with this, their works have had sales of more than 500,000 copies in the first week for nine consecutive years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=嵐の最新映像作品、映像3部門同時1位 9年度連続で初週売上50万枚超え【オリコンランキング】|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2220170/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109123930/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2220170/full/ |archive-date= January 9, 2022 |access-date=January 14, 2022 |website=oricon.co.jp |language=ja}}</ref>

Until 2023, Arashi was one of the Johnny's groups that appeared in a large quantity of commercials, either as a group or as individuals. That ended in September, after the [[Johnny & Associates#Sexual abuse cases|Johnny Kitagawa sexual assault hearings]]. Most of the businesses that held commercial contracts with Johnny's announced that they would stop using Johnny's talent in their commercials and promos, while only a few where considering to continue, depending on the agency's actions. Among the companies that decided to stop using Johnny's talent, either permanently or temporarily, that have ties to Arashi and the members, are [[Morinaga & Company|Morinaga]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2023 |title=【速報】森永製菓 ジャニーズ事務所との広告契約 現段階では「更新せず」 |url=https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/721810?display=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914072000/https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/721810?display=1 |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=TBS / News Dig |language=Japanese}}</ref> [[Asahi Breweries|Asahi]], [[Tokio Marine Nichido]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2023 |title=ジャニーズ性加害余波、ＣＭ消える アサヒグループＨＤ＆キリンＨＤ契約更新せず 「検討中」東京海上、ＪＡＬに続き…〝降板連鎖〟に発展も |url=https://www.sanspo.com/article/20230909-UZT7S3HMMZPPBGUMH6XLQSFXGY/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914072658/https://www.sanspo.com/article/20230909-UZT7S3HMMZPPBGUMH6XLQSFXGY/ |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=Sanspo |language=Japanese}}</ref> [[Kao Corporation|Kao]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2023 |title=花王、判断一転でＣＭ中止 ジャニーズ事務所所属タレントの起用を「可及的速やかに中止いたします」 |url=https://hochi.news/articles/20230912-OHT1T51147.html?page=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914073239/https://hochi.news/articles/20230912-OHT1T51147.html?page=1 |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=Hochi |language=Japanese}}</ref> [[Daiichi Sankyo]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2023 |title=ジャニーズ広告起用の見送り拡大 マック、第一三共、花王も |url=https://www.47news.jp/9847958.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914073526/https://www.47news.jp/9847958.html |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=47 News |language=Japanese}}</ref> and [[Japan Airlines|JAL]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 September 2023 |title=アサヒG"ジャニーズ起用せず" 性加害問題受け JALは当面見送り |url=https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_economy/articles/000315071.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914082826/https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_economy/articles/000315071.html |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=TV Asahi |language=Japanese}}</ref> As of 14 September 2023, only [[Aflac#Business|Aflac Japan]] declared the possibility of an individual contract for Sakurai.,<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2023 |title=アフラック生命 ジャニーズとの契約解除を検討 |url=https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_economy/articles/000315899.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914072953/https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_economy/articles/000315899.html |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=TV Asahi |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2023 |title=アフラック生命 ジャニーズとの契約解除を検討 |url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2023/09/14/kiji/20230914s00041000222000c.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914073730/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2023/09/14/kiji/20230914s00041000222000c.html |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=Sponichi |language=Japanese}}</ref> while  [[JCB (credit card company)|JCB]] recognized the 13-year history they had with Ninomiya and lamented having to let him go for the time being.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2023 |title=ＪＣＢ、二宮和也は「１３年間、一緒に歩んできた特別な存在」もＣＭ起用は「見送り」を発表…被害者救済実行など確認されるまで |url=https://hochi.news/articles/20230913-OHT1T51211.html?page=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914073451/https://hochi.news/articles/20230913-OHT1T51211.html?page=1 |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=Hochi |language=Japanese}}</ref>

After the press conference given by J&A's new president and vicepresident, [[Noriyuki Higashiyama]] and [[V6 (band)#20th Century|Yoshihiko Inohara]], respectively, on October 2, where the future of the agency was revealed, Sakurai, as Monday's newscaster in NTV's News Zero, the same day of the conference, revealed that the 5 members had been in contact and had been briefed about some of the decisions taken by the agency. When asked by main caster Yumiko Udo about the plans of the group, given the possibility of establishing individual or group contracts with the new agency that would be responsible of the talent, as stated in the conference, Sakurai replied, "Is it a contract between the new company and an individual corporation, or Arashi Co., Ltd.? Is it a contract with the group, the individual. or both? I think we need to put all the possible options on the table and think carefully."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 October 2023 |title=櫻井翔、ジャニーズ会見に言及 神妙な面持ちで「自分自身の責任も大きくなってくる」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2297114/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002154226/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2297114/full/ |archive-date=2 October 2023 |access-date=2 October 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 October 2023 |title=櫻井翔、ジャニーズ新会社の案は「嵐メンバー5人そろって説明を受けました」 率直な思いも吐露「後手後手だなと…」【一問一答掲載】 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2297180/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002162103/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2297180/full/ |archive-date=2 October 2023 |access-date=2 October 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 October 2023 |title=櫻井翔、嵐の今後はメンバーと相談「最近密に連絡を取っています」ジャニーズ新体制受けコメント |url=https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3981124 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002162432/https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3981124 |archive-date=2 October 2023 |access-date=2 October 2023 |website=Model Press |language=Japanese}}</ref> All members, except for Ohno, have continued to have individual works, so the decision taken could affect the outcome of the group as a whole.

Ninomiya announced he would become independent from the agency on 24 October 2023. Regarding his participation as member of Arashi, he said he would continue to work together with the rest when they resume activities, stating that he would continue being part of Arashi from the following day and as long as Arashi exists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 October 2023 |title=【速報】二宮和也 事務所から独立を発表「個人で活動していく」 |url=https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/culture/784e4695de4d4f83b443d7fa4392998c |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024150900/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/culture/784e4695de4d4f83b443d7fa4392998c |archive-date=24 October 2023 |access-date=24 October 2023 |website=NTV News |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 October 2023 |title=二宮和也、事務所から独立を発表 嵐の活動は継続「再開するときはメンバーとして活動する」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2299982/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024153450/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2299982/full/ |archive-date=24 October 2023 |access-date=24 October 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref>

===2024: Hiatus in the year of the 25th Anniversary===

The group donated ¥67.5 million yen to support the victims of the [[2024 Noto earthquake|January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake]]. This came after discussions the members had on how they could provide assistance. Arashi posted a heartfelt message on their social media accounts, signing off with each one of the members' names at the end.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2024 |title=Arashi's Heartfelt Gesture: Donates ¥67.5 Million to Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief |url=https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2024/01/arashis-heartfelt-gesture-donates-675-million-to-noto-peninsula-earthquake-relief |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109231859/https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2024/01/arashis-heartfelt-gesture-donates-675-million-to-noto-peninsula-earthquake-relief |archive-date=9 January 2024 |access-date=9 January 2024 |website=Tokyohive}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2024 |title=嵐、能登半島地震の被災地へ義援金6750万円 5人連名でメッセージ「何か少しでも力になれないかと話し合い」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2309893/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109231937/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2309893/full/ |archive-date=9 January 2024 |access-date=9 January 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |user=arashi5official |number=1744663264385265828 |date=January 9, 2024 |title=We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of 2024, and our sincerest sympathies to all those affected by the disaster. |access-date=January 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240109234833/https://twitter.com/arashi5official/status/1744663264385265828 |archive-date=January 9, 2024}}</ref> The money came from the December 31, 2023 special screening of their concert movie "ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20 FILM “Record of Memories”"<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2024 |title=「令和６年能登半島地震」被災地への支援について |url=https://www.j-storm.co.jp/s/js/diary/detail/7320?ima=0000 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240110000624/https://www.j-storm.co.jp/s/js/diary/detail/7320?ima=0000 |archive-date=10 January 2024 |access-date=10 January 2024 |website=Storm Labels (formerly J-Storm) |language=Japanese}}</ref>

On April 10, 2024, the fan club received a report that Arashi had established a company with the five members that was later shared on Starto Entertainment's website. The report featured wording that referred to independent activities and decision-taking while considering the fans that have continued to support them. The news of this report resulted in spiking trends across SNS and social media that remained hopeful for news of the group's return to the music scene.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2024 |title=嵐からのお知らせ |url=https://starto.jp/s/p/news/detail/fc04100500?lang=en&ima=2634&artist= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410013319/https://starto.jp/s/p/news/detail/fc04100500?lang=en&ima=2634&artist= |archive-date=10 April 2024 |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=Starto Entertainment |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2024 |title=嵐 5人で新会社設立を発表「5人で何度も何度も話し合い」デビュー25周年、ファンに寄り添う決意から |url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/04/10/kiji/20240410s00041000103000c.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410011744/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/04/10/kiji/20240410s00041000103000c.html |archive-date=10 April 2024 |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=Sponichi |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2024 |title=嵐が新会社設立 朝から歓喜の声「仕事前に大号泣」「5人で…うれしい」と大反響 活動再開へ期待も |url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/04/10/kiji/20240410s00041000148000c.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410013229/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/04/10/kiji/20240410s00041000148000c.html |archive-date=10 April 2024 |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=Sponichi |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2024 |title=嵐、5人で新会社設立「未来を描くための準備を進めていけたら」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2322064/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410011437/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2322064/ |archive-date=10 April 2024 |access-date=10 April 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref>

On April 12, 2024, Oricon released its "Reiwa Ranking" lists. Arashi's album "5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019' won first place in the "Album sales ranking" for the 5-year period, with over 2 million units sold.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2024 |title=【オリコン令和ランキング】シングル首位にSixTONES vs Snow Man、嵐は売上げ200万枚超えでアルバム1位 米津玄師、YOASOBI、BTSが各ランキングトップに |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/67174/3/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412093853/https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/67174/3/ |archive-date=12 April 2024 |access-date=12 April 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref> In the Music DVD / BluRay division, Arashi's "ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20" took the first place in the BluRay ranking, with 639,964 units sold, while it, "5×20 All the BEST!! CLIPS 1999-2019" and "Arafes 2020 at Japan's National Stadium" took the 3 top spots in the Music DVD / BluRay combined ranking, with a sales total of 1,073,982, 849,263 and 784,360 units, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2024 |title=【オリコン令和ランキング 映像編】嵐、ミュージックDVD・BDが令和唯一のミリオンを記録 『鬼滅の刃』劇場版のDVDが首位 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/67327/5/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412094306/https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/67327/5/ |archive-date=12 April 2024 |access-date=12 April 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref>

On April 19, 2024, lawyer Takashi Shinomiya, representative director of Arashi's company, posted on his X (previously Twitter) that a group agent contract had been established between Arashi and Starto. A similar contract was eatablished by Tokio, making Arashi the second group with a group agent contract with the new agency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 April 2024 |title=「株式会社嵐」四宮隆史代表取締役、嵐とSTARTO社のグループエージェント契約締結を報告 |url=https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202404190000565.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419081636/https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202404190000565.html |archive-date=19 April 2024 |access-date=19 April 2024 |website=Nikkan Sports |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 April 2024 |title=嵐、「STARTO ENTERTAINMENT」グループエージェント契約 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2323574/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419083039/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2323574/full/ |archive-date=19 April 2024 |access-date=19 April 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=アーティスト一覧 |url=https://starto.jp/s/p/search/artist?ima=1608 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419082816/https://starto.jp/s/p/search/artist?ima=1608 |archive-date=19 April 2024 |access-date=19 April 2024 |website=Starto Entertainment |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |user=crg_entertain
 |number=1781196305047658997 |date=19 April 2024  |title=株式会社STARTO ENTERTAINMENTとグループエージェント契約を締結した旨、STARTO社のサイト上で公表されたことをご報告いたします。 |language=Japanese |access-date=19 April 2024 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/RU1HZ |archive-date=19 April 2024}}</ref>

Although still on hiatus, and with no news about a return to the concert arenas, Arashi is still active behind the scenes, as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. In a message to their fan club, and later revealed through their social media, on September 15, 2024, Arashi shared 6 projects they have to celebrate their anniversary with the fans:<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2024 |title=嵐、デビュー25周年で6つの企画サプライズ発表 特設サイト開設・全MV公開など「ファンの皆様にお楽しみいただくため」 |url=https://mdpr.jp/music/detail/4376729 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915044835/https://mdpr.jp/music/detail/4376729 |archive-date=15 September 2024 |access-date=15 September 2024 |website=Model Press |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2024 |title=嵐がデビュー25周年企画を一挙発表！ライブ上映イベント開催や歌絵本「君のうた」発売など |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/591088 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915050512/https://natalie.mu/music/news/591088 |archive-date=15 September 2024 |access-date=15 September 2024 |website=Natalie |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2024 |title=ARASHI 25th Anniversary |url=https://www.storm-labels.co.jp/s/js/news/detail/13689?wovn=en |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240915044812/https://www.storm-labels.co.jp/s/js/news/detail/13689?wovn=en |archive-date=15 September 2024 |access-date=15 September 2024 |website=Storm Labels |language=Japanese}}</ref>
* 12 concerts that were in DVDs, made into Bluray to be released on November 3
* A live screening of their concert "ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×10" in November 3 for fan club members, and November 6 for the general public. It is expected to be viewed 505 times in around 22 cinemas around Japan.
* The upload of ALL music videos in their YouTube channel on November 3
* A special edition of "5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019" in [[Dolby Atmos]]®
* Their song 'Kimi no Uta' made into a picture book, on sale November 3
* It all starts on September 15, anniversary of their formation, with the opening of a special site, "My best Arashi", in which fans can vote for their favorite 5 songs from among the 423 released so far.<ref>{{Cite web |title=My Best Arashi |url=https://my-best-arashi.jp/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915032025/https://my-best-arashi.jp/ |archive-date=15 September 2024 |access-date=15 September 2024 |website=My Best Arashi special site |language=Japanese}}</ref>

=== 2025 ===
Ninomiya attended freelance announcer Tomoaki Ogura's memorial "Farewell Party" on March 17, 2025. Ogura was one of the first reporters to interview them on their debut day in Hawaii, he was their co-host on  Arashi's "Arashi no Shukudai Kun" from 2006 to 2010, he covered Arashi's first concert in 2008, and he kept an eye on their activities, both on and off the screen and stage, all the way to their hiatus. In an interview after the vigil, Ninomiya said that Ogura had been like a father for them.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2025 |title=小倉智昭さんのお別れ会しめやかに 嵐・二宮和也や菊川怜ら約700人が参列 一番弟子・笠井信輔アナが司会 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2374515/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250318045139/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2374515/full/ |archive-date=18 March 2025 |access-date=18 March 2025 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2025 |title=嵐・二宮和也、小倉智昭さんは「お父さんでした」 目にいっぱい涙を溜めて在りし日を偲ぶ |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2373892/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250318045117/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2373892/full/ |archive-date=18 March 2025 |access-date=18 March 2025 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}</ref> Sakurai had previously commented on behalf of the group when the news of Ogura's passing was reported in December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2024 |title=櫻井翔が嵐を代表して小倉智昭さんを追悼「嵐を温かく見守って下さった」 |url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/12/11/kiji/20241211s000413H4014000c.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250318065349/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/12/11/kiji/20241211s000413H4014000c.html |archive-date=18 March 2025 |access-date=18 March 2025 |website=Sponichi |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2025 |title=櫻井翔が嵐を代表して小倉智昭さんを追悼「嵐を温かく見守って下さった」 |url=https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/27735649/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211001945/https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/27735649/ |archive-date=11 December 2024 |access-date=18 March 2025 |website=Livedoor |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2024 |title=小倉智昭さん死去、嵐のデビュー会見から冠番組まで共演を思い出すファン感涙“父親のような存在”指摘も |url=https://smart-flash.jp/entame/320808/1/1/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250318064859/https://smart-flash.jp/entame/320808/1/1/ |archive-date=18 March 2025 |access-date=18 March 2025 |website=Smart Flash |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2025 |title=嵐・二宮和也、目を潤ませて小倉智昭さんに感謝「お父さんみたいな存在でした」「学ぶ姿勢を教わりました」 |url=https://encount.press/archives/767823/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250318064729/https://encount.press/archives/767823/ |archive-date=18 March 2025 |access-date=18 March 2025 |website=Encount Press |language=Japanese}}</ref>

===End of activities announcement===
On May 6, 2025, Arashi announced that they would end activities as a group following a final tour in the spring of 2026. In their statement, the group said the surrounding environment and each member's individual circumstances had changed. They concluded they should all come together as Arashi to "hold a concert that would allow us to express our thanks directly with the kind of in-person performance," that had not been possible because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], they added.<ref name=kyodo_disband/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Go |first=Mayks |date=2025-05-07 |title=Arashi Announce Disbandment, To Hold Final Tour In 2026 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/arashi-announce-disbandment-to-hold-final-tour-in-2026-tickets/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=billboardphilippines.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-06 |title=J-pop boy band Arashi to emerge from hiatus for final concert tour before disbandment in 2026 |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/j-pop-boy-band-arashi-to-emerge-from-hiatus-for-final-concert-tour-before-disbandment-in-2026 |access-date=2025-05-07 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-07 |title=J-pop mega-group Arashi to disband after final tour |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250507-j-pop-mega-group-arashi-to-disband-after-final-tour |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=France 24 |language=en}}</ref> They also mentioned that the fan club would stop accepting new memberships for the time being, to give preference of tickets to the current members, but that it would resume at a later date, until its closing in May 2026.<ref name="ARS end act" />