ARASHI Return After Five Years With New Song “Five”

The iconic J-pop group 嵐 (ARASHI) has been a fixture in the music scene since 1999, though they shared news last year regarding their intent to retire following a tour in the spring of 2026. As their final curtain call nears, the quintet makes a comeback with “Five,” marking their first fresh release since the 2020 track “Party Starters.”

Penned by HIKARI and Tomoki Ishizuka, “Five” blends a sense of reminiscence with an optimistic outlook. The members' genuine appreciation and hopeful energy pair seamlessly with the song's bright, U2-esque pop-rock instrumentation. It is a deeply moving composition, which explains why it has already garnered over 140,000 views on Genius.

In the opening verse, ARASHI reflect on how specific fragrances can instantly trigger memories of the past. (Lyrics provided via this English translation.)

Oddly enough, the familiar aroma of the breeze drifted by as I stood in place
It felt as if a gentle force nudged me toward the future