Arashi ni Shiyagare

Arashi ni Shiyagare invites the five members of the pop group Arashi to host a prime time Saturday variety show on Nippon TV. Each episode features a male guest whom the hosts call Aniki, a mentor who teaches them a new skill or shares a personal trick. A second segment, Encounter the Unknown, drops the group into unfamiliar territory where they meet seasoned professionals and pick up techniques they have not encountered before. The tone mixes playful banter, light competition, and genuine curiosity as the members respond to challenges with their trademark humor and warm camaraderie. The format remains accessible to families and fans alike, even as it evolves over seasons. The pacing favors quick cuts and spontaneous reactions.

Premiered on April 24, 2010 on NTV in Japan, the program centers on Arashi's five members and a lineup of guests. It marks their sixth series on the network and airs in primetime on Saturdays from 10:00 to 10:54 p.m.

The program helped cement Arashi's status as versatile entertainers who can host, perform, and learn publicly. The Aniki mentor dynamic and the Encounter the Unknown angle created familiar moments that fans remember, contributing to the group's broad appeal and the broader sense of playful celebrity culture in Japan across generations.

Critics and audiences have welcomed the mix of humor and real world skills, with themes centered on friendship, curiosity, and teamwork. The show leans into family friendly humor and genuine interactions, giving viewers a peek at the hosts lives as performers. It also resonates with audiences who enjoy warm humor.

There are no major nominations or wins publicly listed for the program, but its ongoing presence in Arashi's primetime slate underscores its role in sustaining the group's TV profile and connection with a broad audience. Its audience spans ages and interests.