Legendary Boy Group’s Disbandment Announcement Frustrates Fans

Their latest update is rubbing some fans the wrong way.

It’s the end of an era for a legendary boy group and their devoted fans. After 26 years, the group announced their disbandment and final tour dates. Their latest disbandment update has some fans feeling excited, while others are expressing their disappointment.

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Arashi‘s disbandment announcement was made in May, after a four-and-a-half-year hiatus. The group also announced that they would return one more time for a special concert tour next spring to thank fans for many years of love and support.

On November 22, Arashi’s members personally released the full schedule for their final tour, ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2026, during a livestream that was only open to fan club members. The tour, which will take place at five major domes in Japan, will begin on March 13-15, 2026, in Sapporo, before moving to Tokyo on April 1-2, Nagoya on April 6-8, Fukuoka on April 24-26, and Osaka on May 15-17. The tour will conclude on May 31 in Tokyo.

Thank you so much for your constant support.

We’ve sincerely apologize for having kept you waiting such a long time, but we’re finally able to announce the details of ARASHI’s concert tour!✨

The tour title is: ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2026 “We are ARASHI.”

We will continue to think about how to bring enjoyment to all our fans, and we would be thrilled if you could keep running alongside us right to the very end🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺

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Although some fans are thrilled to start saving up for tickets and booking hotels, others are feeling let down. Due to the demand for tickets and fan club restrictions, some fans are worried they might not be able to see the final shows at all.

It’s the end of an era!

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