This is ARASHI

* Regular Edition
* Limited Edition

## Singles from ***This is ARASHI***

1. "BRAVE"
Released: September 11, 2019

2. "Turning Up"
Released: November 3, 2019

3. "A-RA-SHI: Reborn"
Released: December 20, 2019

4. "Turning Up (R3HAB Remix)"
Released: January 24, 2020

5. "Love so sweet: Reborn"
Released: May 15, 2020

6. "Face Down: Reborn"
Released: June 26, 2020

7. "IN THE SUMMER"
Released: July 24, 2020

8. "Kite"
Released: July 29, 2020

9. "Whenever You Call"
Released: September 18, 2020

10. "Party Starters"
Released: October 30, 2020

***This is ARASHI*** is the 17th studio album of ARASHI. It was released through J Storm on November 3, 2020.

## Background

On December 20, 2019, ARASHI, who celebrated their 20th anniversary, released a new song "A-RA-SHI: Reborn", a remake version of their debut song "A・RA・SHI". Sakurai mentioned that this new song was created with the thought of "thank you for 2019 to everyone". It is not a re-recording, but rather a melody arrangement, lyrics that incorporate plenty of English, and a "sakurap" part that has changed significantly. It has become a completely new "A-RA-SHI", and Matsumoto also left a message, "Please listen to it!".

On December 23, 2019, a special collaboration with the nationally popular anime *ONE PIECE*, which celebrated its 20th anniversary that year as well as ARASHI, has been realized, and the production of music video has been decided. At the same time, an illustration drawn by Eiichiro Oda "ONE PIECE" x ARASHI was unveiled. The music video teaser was released on ARASHI's official YouTube channel on January 4, 2020.

On December 29, 2019, during the first day of rehearsal for the 70th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen at Shibuya NHK Hall, Tokyo, ARASHI introduced the NHK 2020 song "Kite" written and composed by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu. The scenery of the production of "Kite" and the precious dialogue with Yonezu was broadcast during the Kouhaku Uta Gassen. The song was later released as their 58th single on July 29, 2020.

On May 15, 2020, ARASHI released "Love so sweet: Reborn", a remake version of their hit song "Love so sweet". A lyric video was released on the official YouTube the day before. The pop and cute world view of the member-colored cars is adorning the famous song.

On July 24, 2020, ARASHI performed their new song "IN THE SUMMER" for the first time on TV Asahi's "Music Station 3 and a Half Hours Special". They also released it on digital music services in the same day, making it their first digital single in eight months since "Turning Up" in November the previous year.

On September 9, 2020, all five members of ARASHI announced the release of their new song "Whenever You Call" on Twitter and Instagram. It will be released as a digital single on September 18. The song was provided and produced by popular American singer Bruno Mars. Knowing that ARASHI will be taking a break from group activities at the end of the year, he observed to ARASHI's past songs and concert videos, and wrote a new song.

On September 16, 2020, ARASHI, which will go on hiatus by the end of the year, announced that they will be releasing their 17th studio album *This is ARASHI* for the first time in three years on November 3, the anniversary of their CD debut. It is said that it will be a "this is ARASHI" album where the listeners can experience the changes in the music approach since the ban on digital distribution was lifted on November 3 last year, the 20th anniversary of the debut, and the ongoing challenges of ARASHI.

## Formats

The album was available for purchase in the following formats:

* First Press Limited Edition (2CD+DVD)
	+ Catalogue number: JACA-5869~5871
	+ Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
	+ Extras: 80-page lyrics photo booklet

* First Press Limited Edition (2CD+Blu-ray)
	+ Catalogue number: JACA-5872~5874
	+ Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
	+ Extras: 80-page lyrics photo booklet

* Regular Edition (CD only)
	+ Catalogue number: JACA-5875
	+ Price: 3,080 yen (tax included)
	+ Extras: 9-page paper leaflet

## Sales

The album sold 422,000 copies on the first day and won first place in the *Oricon Daily Album Ranking* announced on November 2. It later sold 700,000 copies in the first week and won first place in the *Oricon Weekly Album Ranking* announced on November 10. With this, the number of albums that won first place became the 17th in a row and renewed the second place in history after B'z (18 albums in a row).

## Tracklist

### CD

#### Regular edition

The primary disc included in the regular edition, limited edition, and digital release have the following track listing:

1. "SHOW TIME" - 3:43
2. "Turning Up" - 3:03
3. "I Can't Wait For Christmas" - 3:46
4. "Whenever You Call" - 3:15
5. "Someday When the Second Hand Meets" - 3:30
6. "IN THE SUMMER" - 4:49
7. "Kite" - 4:43
8. "BRAVE" - 4:34
9. "Party Starters" - 3:14
10. "Do you...?" - 3:58
11. "The Music Never Ends" - 4:04

#### Limited edition

The second disc included in the limited edition only has the following track listing:

1. "Turning Up" (R3HAB Remix) - 2:46
2. "A・RA・SHI" (Reborn) - 3:25
3. "a Day in Our Life" (Reborn) - 3:30
4. "One Love" (Reborn) - 3:22
5. "Love so sweet" (Reborn) - 3:26
6. "Face Down" (Reborn) - 3:53

### DVD

The DVD enclosed with the limited edition contains the following:

* "Do you...?" (Music Video and Making)
* "BRAVE" (Music Video)
* "Kite" (Music Video)
* "Turning Up" (Music Video)
* "IN THE SUMMER" (Music Video)
* "Whenever You Call" (Music Video)
* "Party Starters" (Music Video)

## Watch

ARASHI - Turning Up -Official Music Video-ARASHI - A-RA-SHI - Reborn -Official Music Video-ARASHI - Turning Up (R3HAB Remix) -Official Music Video-ARASHI - a Day in Our Life - Reborn -Official Lyric Video-ARASHI - One Love - Reborn -Official Lyric Video-ARASHI - Love so sweet - Reborn -Official Lyric Video-ARASHI - Face Down - Reborn -Official Lyric Video-ARASHI - IN THE SUMMER -Official Music Video-ARASHI - Whenever You Call -Official Music Video-ARASHI - Party Starters -Official Music Video-
## References

1. ↑ 嵐、新曲「A-RA-SHI : Reborn」に反響 「不思議な感覚」「嵐の本気が見えました」
2. ↑ 嵐と『ONE PIECE』SPコラボ&MV制作決定 尾田氏「伝説の花道に微力ながら華を」 松本潤「僕らも最高の航海を」
3. ↑ 【紅白リハ】嵐、米津玄師と初対面で飲み会 コラボ楽曲は「その時間があってこそ」
4. ↑ 嵐×米津玄師のNHK2020ソング「カイト」 制作ドキュメントが『紅白』で放送決定
5. ↑ 嵐、7・29米津玄師提供曲「カイト」発売 昨年の紅白で初披露から7ヶ月越し
6. ↑ 嵐、「Love So Sweet : Reborn」リリックビデオ公開「想い出ずっと ずっと 。。。」
7. ↑ 嵐、今夜MステSPで新曲「IN THE SUMMER」初披露 TV初歌唱の瑛人は「脚がガクガク…」
8. ↑ 嵐が5人そろって報告 9・18新曲はブルーノ・マーズ提供 初の全編英語詞
9. ↑ 嵐、デビュー日11・3に“これぞ嵐”な新アルバム『This is 嵐』
10. ↑ 嵐、最新アルバムがデイリーアルバムランキング1位に【オリコンランキング】
11. ↑ 11/16付週間アルバムランキング1位は嵐の「This is 嵐」
12. ↑ 嵐、最新アルバム初登場1位 最新ライブ映像作品は男性アーティスト史上初のミリオン達成【オリコンランキング】