Singers Ohno Satoshi, Matsumoto Jun, Aiba Masaki, Ninomiya Kazunari and Sakurai Sho of Japanese band Arashi are seen at an airport on November 11, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan of China.
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On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Arashi's final concert before their retirement, the 5x20 Anniversary Concert, is coming exclusively to AMC Theaters for one day. The iconic five-piece music act from legendary Japanese boyband factory Johnny's & Associates will celebrate their 20th anniversary with American fans with their "Record of Memories" concert film, notable for using over 100 cameras to capture the epic performance.Tickets went on sale today.

Debuting in 1999 aboard a cruise ship in Hawaii, Arashi is a band that gradually became synonymous with Japan. Though the group had a rough start, they received a boost in popularity after member Jun Matsumoto starred in the classic 2005 J-drama "Hana Yori Dango," a show that would also receive Taiwanese, South Korean, Thai, Indian, Indonesian, and Chinese remakes. Some of the band's most popular singles have been the theme song to "Hana Yori Dango" and the subsequent season and film.

After achieving mainstream success, the Arashi members each found their own niche, leading them to become the rare band where every member is as popular as the other. While all members of the band act, Kazunari Ninomiya became the consummate actor of the group, going on to star in Clint Eastwood's 2006 film "Letters From Iwo Jima." Satoshi Ohno became an artist, showcasing his paintings and figurines in multiple art exhibitions in Tokyo. Sho Sakurai, the "brainy one," became one of the first Johnny's to pursue higher education and took on news broadcasting gigs. Masaki Aiba became known for his comedy chops and variety show hosting, while Jun Matsumoto, the face of the group, went on to produce the group's elaborate concerts. Arashi itself became one of the biggest bands in Japan, leading them to be tapped to do tourism videos by Japan's Tourism Bureau.

With 5x20, the group prepares to go into retirement. While Arashi had originally planned many activities to bid goodbye to their fans, they unfortunately had to cancel them due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Record of Memories" is a gift to their fans who patiently waited for them through this time of uncertainty. However, after 20 years entertaining fans and three members of the group now married with one becoming a father, perhaps it's about time Arashi is allowed to take a break. There are no indications that the retirement was brought on due to discord in the group.

 "Record of Memories" is playing for one night only in select AMC theaters on March 22, 2022. For American fans, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to celebrate Arashi's long and impressive career. For an inside look at the days leading up to Arashi's hiatus, check out the Netflix documentary series "ARASHI's Diary Voyage."

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