After years of silence and speculation, beloved Japanese idol group Arashi has officially announced they will disband following a final concert tour in spring 2025. The news was delivered on May 6th via a heartfelt video message on their official fanclub website, as well as statements on their X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts.

 

Along with the announcement of their disbandment, Arashi also confirmed that the official fanclub stopped taking new applications as of May 2025. However, there is some uplifting news for fans: new fanclub memberships will reopen on June 2, 2025, allowing both new and returning fans to be part of Arashi’s final year and end in May, 2026.

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The announcement marks the conclusion of a journey that began in 1999, when the five members—Satoshi Ohno, Sho Sakurai, Masaki Aiba, Kazunari Ninomiya, and Jun Matsumoto—debuted with the hit single “A・RA・SHI”. 90s is one of the eras where Japan culture and economy shone so bright. The group has since become a symbol of joy, unity, and resilience, not only in Japan but across the world.

 

Personal Journey with Arashi

 

For us, Arashi has been more than just a pop group—they have been part of our lives. We still remember the excitement when their debut single was released. We loved it so much we sang it endlessly at karaoke with friends. Their stage presence was electrifying, and each member’s personality brought something unique to the group. Even after their hiatus began in 2020, our love for Arashi never faded. That is why we have always understood the passion of international fans who long to be part of the Arashi Official Fanclub in Japan.

 

We have received so many questions about how to join the fanclub that we created a guide just for that—hoping to help fans feel a little closer to the group that means so much to all of us.

 

Path to Disbandment

 

Since pausing activities at the end of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arashi’s future remained uncertain. Rumors of a comeback during their 25th anniversary in 2024 spread widely, but the group ultimately chose a different path. In their video message, the members explained they had been meeting regularly for the past year and a half to discuss the possibility of reuniting as Arashi.

 

However, as their personal and professional lives evolved—especially after members began working independently and under different agencies—it became difficult to envision a long-term revival of group activities. After long discussions, they reached a heartfelt conclusion: to hold a final tour together, fulfilling the dream of once again standing on stage as five and directly expressing their gratitude to fans who stood by them all these years.

 

Satoshi Ohno, who has been living a quiet life away from the entertainment industry since the hiatus, spoke openly about this final chance to reunite, noting that they could not consider going on another break after this. This concert will be their last as Arashi.

 

Future of the Fanclub- FC stopped as of May, 2025 but will continue again in June, 2025! 

 

In conjunction with the group’s disbandment, the Arashi Official Fanclub will also close, with operations set to stop temporarily in May 2025. However, until that time, members will continue to receive exclusive content and messages from the group. And the new FC application slot will start in June, 2025. The fanclub's closing is another emotional milestone for fans who have supported Arashi through every chapter.

 

Farewell and thank you, Arashi!!

 

While the announcement has stirred deep emotions among fans—ranging from sorrow to gratitude—many have expressed appreciation for the respectful and carefully considered way Arashi is bringing their journey to a close. Unlike other groups that have faded without proper goodbyes, Arashi is ensuring fans have one final chance to share in their music, their spirit, and their message of thanks.

 

As longtime fans, we feel both the pain and the beauty of this moment. Arashi has always stood for positivity, and even their goodbye is filled with grace.

 

Thank you, Arashi, for the memories. We will never forget you.

 

News source: Arashi official website, TBS news, Yomiuri news