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| name = 2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!
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| venue = [[Yokohama Arena]]
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| label = [[J Storm]]
| producer =
| prev_title = How's It Going? Summer Concert 2003
| prev_year = 2003
| next_title = Arashi Around Asia: Thailand-Taiwan-Korea
| next_year = 2007
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'''''2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!''''' is the fourth video album by Japanese boy band [[Arashi]]. It was released by [[J Storm]] on January 1, 2005 and contains concert footage from their [[Iza, Now!#Promotion|Iza, Now Tour]], filmed at [[Yokohama Arena]] in [[Yokohama]], Japan on August 3, 2004.<ref name="IzaNow">{{cite web |url=https://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/discography/2004%E3%80%80%E5%B5%90%EF%BC%81%E3%81%84%E3%81%96%E3%83%83now-tour |script-title=ja:2004 嵐!いざッ、Now Tour!! |publisher=[[J Storm]] |language=ja |accessdate=November 6, 2018 }}</ref> The video album peaked at number three on the [[Oricon]] DVD chart.<ref name="oricon">{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/cinema/release/d/577448/1/ |script-title=ja:嵐-DVDリリース |accessdate=November 6, 2018 |work=Oricon Style |publisher=[[Oricon]] |language=ja |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005115339/http://www.oricon.co.jp/cinema/release/d/577448/1/ |archivedate=October 5, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was certified Gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of Japan]] (RIAJ) in June 2006.<ref name="riaj">{{cite web |url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200606.html |script-title=ja:ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2006年6月 |date=June 2006 |accessdate=November 6, 2018 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of Japan]] |language=ja |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060825181020/http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200606.html |archivedate=August 25, 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
| Name = 2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!
| Type = DVD
| Artist = [[Arashi]]
| Cover = Arashi - 2004 Arashi Iza, Now Tour.jpg
| Cover size =
| Caption =
| Released = January 1, 2005
| Recorded = August 3, 2004 at [[Yokohama Arena]]
| Genre = [[J-pop]], [[Hip-pop]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[R&B]]
| Length =
| Language = [[Japanese language|Japanese]]
| Label = [[J Storm]]
| Producer =
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''How's It Going? Summer Concert 2003'' <br>(2003)
| This album = ''2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!'' <br>(2005)
| Next album = ''Arashi Around Asia; Thailand-Taiwan-Korea'' <br>(2007)
}}


==Background and release==
'''''2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!''''' (2004 嵐！　いざッ、Now Tour!!) is the [[video]] release of [[Japan]]ese [[boyband]] [[Arashi]] which documented their 2004 summer [[concert tour]] in conjunction with the promotion and release of their album, ''[[Iza, Now!]]''. The [[DVD]] was released on January 1, 2005.<ref name="IzaNow">[http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/disco/disco_dvd.html# Arashi Discography], Johnny's Net (Japanese). Accessed June 11, 2008.</ref>
Arashi's fourth summer concert tour, the [[Iza, Now!#Promotion|Iza, Now Tour]], promoted their fourth studio album, ''[[Iza, Now!]]''. From late-July to late-August, the band played in front of 300,000 people throughout Japan.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=bio&artist=10&year=2004 |title=Biography (Arashi) |accessdate=November 6, 2018 |publisher=[[Johnny & Associates]] |language=ja }}</ref> The concert was recorded on August 3, 2004 at [[Yokohama Arena]] in [[Yokohama]], watched by a crowd of 17,000. Five months later, the video was released in Japan by [[J Storm]].<ref name="IzaNow"/> Backstage footage of the band arriving and departing from each venue, and the MC, a short customary talk during the intermission, was included as a bonus feature on the second disc. It was released in Taiwan on August 14, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.avex.com.tw/songlist/songlist.asp?s_cateid=JAJDV57023/4 |title=2004 嵐! 就趁現在 演唱會!! |language=zh |accessdate=November 6, 2018 |publisher=[[Avex Asia]] }}</ref>


==Commercial performance==
The DVD will be re-released by [http://www.avex.com.tw/songlist/songlist.asp?s_cateid=JAJDV57023/4 avex Taiwan] on 14th Aug 2009 .
''2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!'' debuted at number three on the [[Oricon]] DVD chart, with 67,000 copies sold in its first week.<ref name="oricon"/> In June 2006, it was certified Gold by the RIAJ for shipments of 100,000 units.<ref name="riaj"/> In 2010, it reached number 49 on the Oricon year-end Music DVD chart.<ref name="oricon2010">
{{cite web |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/music/special/2010/musicrank1220/index10.html |script-title=ja:オリコン年間ランキング ミュージックDVD |trans-title=Oricon Year-end Ranking Music DVD |date=December 20, 2010 |accessdate=February 8, 2019 |publisher=[[Oricon]] |language=ja |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101228032519/https://www.oricon.co.jp/music/special/2010/musicrank1220/index10.html |archivedate=December 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}
</ref> The release charted for 326 weeks and went on to sell over 211,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/253626/products/577448/1/ |script-title=ja:2004 嵐! いざッ、Now Tour!! |accessdate=November 6, 2018 |work=Oricon News |publisher=[[Oricon]] |language=ja }}</ref><ref name="ranking">{{cite web |script-title=ja:オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 |trans-title=Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree' |url=http://ranking.oricon.co.jp |publisher=[[Oricon]] |url-access=subscription |accessdate=November 6, 2018 |language=ja }}</ref> In 2019, after Arashi announced a halt in activities, the video re-entered the Oricon DVD chart, peaking at number 48 on the date ending February 11, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/confidence/special/52502/ |script-title=ja:映像ランキングを席巻した嵐、ライブの魅力と音楽映像マーケットに残した功績 |date=February 7, 2019 |accessdate=February 8, 2019 |publisher=[[Oricon]] |language=ja }}</ref>


==Track listing==
==History and highlights==
{{Track listing
The DVD was shot at their concert at [[Yokohama Arena]] on August 3, 2004. Backstage footages of Arashi arrival and departure from every venue on the tour were also included in ''Disc 2''. The MC, a customary short talk during the [[intermission]], was also included which exhibit Arashi natural sense of humor and [[camaraderie]].
| headline = Disc 1


| title1 = Jam
Typical of any [[Johnny's Entertainment|Johnny's]] concerts, Iza Now Tour included extravagant [[Set construction|sets]] and [[stage design]]. The main [[stage (theatre)|stage]] consist of a large half [[globe]] structure that opens up for Arashi's entrance to new songs or different sets while huge [[LED]] screens displayed close-ups of the performances or graphics as added effect. The small adjoining [[walkway]] were constructed of [[inflatable]] material that made them bounce while walking on it. There was also a concave walkway that was at eye level with a part of the [[arena]] area audience. Raising platforms and [[Crane (machine)|cranes]] were also used so that the Arashi members will be able to get closer to the audience on the second floor.
| note1 =
| length1 =


| title2 = Gori Muchū
Variety of themes can be observed for different parts of the set list. The first set of performance (Overture, Jam, Gori Muchuu, Pikanchi and Pikanchi Double) were presented in futuristic themed wardrobes in addition with use of [[pyrotechnics]] and lights. The setting changed dramatically to an African [[safari]] like set for Horizon, accompanied by an army of [[camouflaged]] Johnny's Junior (back up dancers). The songs for this set (Horizon, Dangan-Liner and ''Nemuranai Karada'') were [[remix]]ed in accordance with the African theme.
| note2 = {{nihongo2|五里霧中}}
| length2 =


| title3 = [[Pikanchi]]
Performance of Lucky Man right to Eyes With Delight was done in a laid back manner. Eyes With Delight was recorded in multiple angles focusing on each member plus one edited shots of all of them together.
| note3 =
| length3 =


| title4 = [[Pikanchi Double]]
[[Strumming]] of a [[Spanish guitar]] commenced the beginning of a new rendition of [[Tomadoi Nagara]] in a slower beat and acoustic [[Spain|Spanish]] influenced sound. The beautiful ballad was performed with images of [[Spain]] reflected on the screen in the background. ''Kimi Wa Sukoshimo Warukunai'' which was a pure pop song was upgraded with [[flamenco]] beat resulting to a fresh new arrangement. Arashi who were dressed in dark magenta suits with lace finishing, danced the flamenco while the [[fangirls]] screamed in approval.
| note4 =
| length4 =


| title5 = [[Sunrise Nippon/Horizon|Horizon]]
After the solos by Ninomiya and Matsujun, Arashi performed a rock remixed version of their hit song ''"A Day in Our Life"''. An energetic dance performance of ''"RIGHT BACK TO YOU"'' follows. The dance was performed on an elevated stage. The set of songs after that consist of happy songs setting the mood before they bid their farewells.
| note5 =
| length5 =


| title6 = Dangan Liner
==="Top Secret"===
| note6 =
Top Secret is a solo song sung by Satoshi Ohno. It was not released in any of their studio albums and was initially to be made exclusively for this tour. The brilliant [[popping|pop-lock]] influenced dance sequel was [[choreographed]] by Ohno himself and backed up by Mad. His amazing performing skill was in full display with intricate and fast dance moves executed in sync to the beat of the music while also hitting the notes perfectly.
| length6 =


| title7 = Nemuranai Karada
==="Anti Anti"===
| note7 = {{nihongo2|眠らないカラダ}}
A solo song by Sho Sakurai with hip hop and rock influence. The song addressed his feelings towards the anti [[Johnny's Entertainment|Johnny's]] as well as typical public perception towards idols. Pyrotechnics was used at the end of the performance.
| length7 =


| title8 = Dear My Friend
==="Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka"===
| note8 =
''"Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka"'' is one of the songs included in [[Iza, Now!]] album but was performed as a solo by [[Masaki Aiba]].
| length8 =


| title9 = Top Secret
==="Kako"===
| note9 = [[Satoshi Ohno]] solo
{{Infobox song <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Songs -->
| Name = ''Kako''
| length9 =

| Cover =
| Border =
| title10 = Lucky Man
| note10 =
| Caption = A screenshot of Ninomiya performing ''Kako'' in ''2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!'' DVD
| Type = Solo Song
| length10 =

| Artist = [[Kazunari Ninomiya]]
| title11 = [[Hadashi no Mirai/Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono|Hadashi no Mirai]]
| alt Artist =
| Album =
| note11 =
| Published =
| length11 =

| Released = January 1, 2005
| track_no =
| title12 = Kimi dake o Omotteru
| note12 = {{nihongo2|君だけを想ってる}}
| Recorded = August 13, 2004 in [[Yokohama Arena]]
| Genre =
| length12 =

| Length =
| title13 = Eyes With Delight
| Writer = [[Kazunari Ninomiya]]
| Composer = [[Kazunari Ninomiya]]
| note13 = includes multi-angle option
| Label = [[J Storm]]
| length13 =

| Producer =
| Tracks =
| title14 = Unti Unti
| prev =
| note14 = [[Sho Sakurai]] solo
| prev_no =
| length14 =

| next =
| next_no =
| title15 = [[Tomadoi Nagara]]
| Misc =
| note15 =
| Audio sample? =
| length15 =

| title16 = Kimi wa Sukoshi mo Warukunai
| note16 = {{nihongo2|君は少しも悪くない}}
| length16 =

| title17 = Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka
| note17 = {{nihongo2|優しくって少しバカ}}, [[Masaki Aiba]] solo
| length17 =

| title18 = [[Hitomi no Naka no Galaxy/Hero|Hitomi no Naka no Galaxy]]
| note18 =
| length18 =

| title19 = Kako
| note19 = {{nihongo2|痕跡}}, [[Kazunari Ninomiya]] solo
| length19 =

| title20 = La Familia
| note20 = [[Jun Matsumoto]] solo
| length20 =

| title21 = [[A Day in Our Life]]
| note21 =
| length21 =

| title22 = Right Back to You
| note22 =
| length22 =

| title23 = Arashi no Mae no Shizukesa
| note23 = {{nihongo2|嵐のまえの静けさ}}
| length23 =

| title24 = [[Kimi no Tame ni Boku ga Iru]]
| note24 =
| length24 =

| title25 = [[Sunrise Nippon/Horizon|Sunrise Nippon]]
| note25 =
| length25 =

| title26 = [[Arashi (song)|Arashi]]
| note26 =
| length26 =

| title27 = Tochū Gesha
| note27 = {{nihongo2|途中下車}}
| length27 =

| title28 = [[Hadashi no Mirai/Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono|Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono]]
| note28 =
| length28 =

| title29 = [[Hitomi no Naka no Galaxy/Hero|Hero]]
| note29 =
| length29 =

| title30 = [[Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi]]
| note30 =
| length30 =
}}
}}


{{Track listing
A solo song written by Ninomiya and performed live on the Iza now Tour.
| headline = Disc 2


| title1 = MC in Yokohama Arena
{{Nihongo|'''Kako'''|痕跡|Scar}}, also known as ''Konseki'', is a song composed by [[Kazunari Ninomiya]] and was performed throughout the whole ''''Iza, Now !'''' concert tour. It is the first Ninomiya composed song which has an official release. Admittedly due to feeling self-conscious of his work, he begged the [[J Storm|staff]] not to include the performance on DVD.
| note1 =
| length1 =


| title2 = Backstage: Entrance
====Song information and structure====
| note2 =
* Lyrics and Composed by: Kazunari Ninomiya
| length2 =
* Arranged by: ha-j


| title3 = Backstage: Exit
''Note: The song is recorded entirely in [[Japanese language|Japanese]], and inaccuracies in translation are inevitable.''
| note3 =
| length3 =
}}


==Tour==
The title of the song was initially thought to be pronounced as ''[[wikt:痕|Kon]][[wikt:跡|seki]]'' which is the literal pronunciation of the [[kanji]] used. Ninomiya later clarified in Baystorm that the title of the song is to be read as ''Kako'' which means "scar". The song tells a sad story of love loss with lyrical metaphors and imagery. Old Japanese words were also used thus giving a more poetic feel to it.
{{Infobox concert
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| image =
| landscape =
| alt =
| caption =
| artist = [[Arashi]]
| location =
| type =
| album = [[Iza, Now!]]
| start_date = {{Start date|2004|07|27}}
| end_date = {{End date|2004|08|31}}
| attendance = 300,000
| number_of_legs =
| number_of_shows = 27 in Japan
| last_tour = Live is Hard dakara Happy Tour<br>(2003–2004)
| this_tour = '''Iza, Now Tour!!'''<br>(2004)
| next_tour = One Summer Tour<br>(2005)
| misc =
}}
===Concert synopsis===
Typical of any [[Johnny's Entertainment|Johnny's]] concerts, Iza Now Tour included extravagant [[Set construction|sets]] and [[stage design]]. The main [[stage (theatre)|stage]] consist of a large half [[globe]] structure that opens up for Arashi's entrance to new songs or different sets while huge [[LED]] screens displayed close-ups of the performances or graphics as added effect. The small adjoining [[walkway]] were constructed of [[inflatable]] material that made them bounce while walking on it. There was also a concave walkway that was at eye level with a part of the [[arena]] area audience. Raising platforms and [[Crane (machine)|cranes]] were also used so that the Arashi members will be able to get closer to the audience on the second floor.


Variety of themes can be observed for different parts of the set list. The first set of performance (Overture, Jam, Gori Muchuu, Pikanchi and Pikanchi Double) were presented in futuristic themed wardrobes in addition with use of [[pyrotechnics]] and lights. The setting changed dramatically to an African [[safari]] like set for Horizon, accompanied by an army of [[camouflaged]] Johnny's Junior (back up dancers). The songs for this set (Horizon, Dangan-Liner and ''Nemuranai Karada'') were [[remix]]ed in accordance with the African theme.
A studio recorded version was aired on Ninomiya's radio show, Baystorm at Bay FM. The song was also performed live with acoustic guitar on [[Mago Mago Arashi]] (variety program hosted by Arashi) as a present to the grandparents that hosted the ''mago mago'' (grandchildren).


Performance of Lucky Man right to Eyes With Delight was done in a laid back manner. Eyes With Delight was recorded in multiple angles focusing on each member plus one edited shots of all of them together.
==="La Familia"===
Jun Matsumoto wrote the lyrics for his solo ''"La Familia"''. The song describes his relationship with the rest of Arashi members.


[[Strumming]] of a [[Classical guitar|Spanish guitar]] commenced the beginning of a new rendition of [[Tomadoi Nagara]] in a slower beat and acoustic [[Spain|Spanish]] influenced sound. The beautiful ballad was performed with images of [[Spain]] reflected on the screen in the background. ''Kimi Wa Sukoshimo Warukunai'' which was a pure pop song was upgraded with [[flamenco]] beat resulting to a fresh new arrangement. Arashi who were dressed in dark magenta suits with lace finishing, danced the flamenco while the [[fangirls]] screamed in approval.
==Track list==
'''Disc 1'''<ref name="IzaNow" />
#"Overture"
#"Jam"
#{{Nihongo|"Gori Muchuu"|五里霧中}}
#"[[Pikanchi]]"
#"[[Pikanchi Double]]"
#"Horizon"
#"Dangan-Liner"
#{{Nihongo|"Nemuranai Karada"|眠らないカラダ}}
#"Dear My Friend"
#"Top Secret"<sup>1</sup>
#"Lucky Man"
#"[[Hadashi no Mirai/Kotoba yori Taisetsu na Mono|Hadashi No Mirai]]"
#{{Nihongo|"Kimi Dake wo Omotteru"|君だけを想ってる}}
#"Eyes with Delight"<sup>6</sup>
#"Unti Unti"<sup>2</sup>
#"[[Tomadoi Nagara]]"
#{{Nihongo|"Kimi Wa Sukoshimo Warukunai"|君は少しも悪くない}}
#{{Nihongo|"Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka"|優しくって少しバカ}}<sup>3</sup>
#"[[Hitomi no Naka no Galaxy/Hero|Hitomi No Naka No Galaxy]]"
#{{Nihongo|"Kako"|痕跡}}<sup>4</sup>
#"La Familia"<sup>5</sup>
#"[[A Day in Our Life]]"
#"Right Back to You"
#{{Nihongo|"Arashi No Mae No Shizukesa"|嵐のまえの静けさ}}
#{{Nihongo|"Kimi No Tame Ni Boku Ga Iru"|君のために僕がいる}}
#"[[Sunrise Nippon/Horizon|Sunrise Nippon]]"
#"[[Arashi (song)|Arashi]]"
#{{Nihongo|"Tochuu Gesha"|途中下車}}
#"[[Hadashi no Mirai/Kotoba yori Taisetsu na Mono|Kotoba Yori Taisetsuna Mono]]"
#"[[Hitomi no Naka no Galaxy/Hero|Hero]]"
#"[[Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi]]"


After the solos by Ninomiya and Matsujun, Arashi performed a rock remixed version of their hit song ''"A Day in Our Life"''. An energetic dance performance of ''"RIGHT BACK TO YOU"'' follows. The dance was performed on an elevated stage. The set of songs after that consist of happy songs setting the mood before they bid their farewells.
<small><sup>1</sup> <sup>2</sup> <sup>3</sup> <sup>4</sup> <sup>5</sup> [[Satoshi Ohno]], [[Sho Sakurai]], [[Masaki Aiba]], [[Kazunari Ninomiya]] and [[Jun Matsumoto]] solo songs, respectively.<br>
<sup>6</sup> In addition to a normal view of the track, the DVD featured a five multi-angle option.</small>


==External links==
'''Disc 2'''
* [https://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/discography/2004%E3%80%80%E5%B5%90%EF%BC%81%E3%81%84%E3%81%96%E3%83%83now-tour Product information]
#MC in Yokohama Arena
#Backstage: Entrance
#Backstage: Exit


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!
Video by
Arashi
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2005 (2005-01-01)
RecordedAugust 3, 2004 (2004-08-03)
VenueYokohama Arena
GenreLive
Length156 mins[1]
LabelJ Storm
Arashi chronology
How's It Going? Summer Concert 2003
(2003) 		2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!
(2005) 		Arashi Around Asia: Thailand-Taiwan-Korea
(2007)

2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!! is the fourth video album by Japanese boy band Arashi. It was released by J Storm on January 1, 2005 and contains concert footage from their Iza, Now Tour, filmed at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan on August 3, 2004.[2] The video album peaked at number three on the Oricon DVD chart.[3] It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) in June 2006.[4]

Background and release

[edit]

Arashi's fourth summer concert tour, the Iza, Now Tour, promoted their fourth studio album, Iza, Now!. From late-July to late-August, the band played in front of 300,000 people throughout Japan.[5] The concert was recorded on August 3, 2004 at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, watched by a crowd of 17,000. Five months later, the video was released in Japan by J Storm.[2] Backstage footage of the band arriving and departing from each venue, and the MC, a short customary talk during the intermission, was included as a bonus feature on the second disc. It was released in Taiwan on August 14, 2009.[6]

Commercial performance

[edit]

2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!! debuted at number three on the Oricon DVD chart, with 67,000 copies sold in its first week.[3] In June 2006, it was certified Gold by the RIAJ for shipments of 100,000 units.[4] In 2010, it reached number 49 on the Oricon year-end Music DVD chart.[7] The release charted for 326 weeks and went on to sell over 211,000 copies.[8][9] In 2019, after Arashi announced a halt in activities, the video re-entered the Oricon DVD chart, peaking at number 48 on the date ending February 11, 2019.[10]

Track listing

[edit]
Disc 1
No.TitleLength
1."Jam" 
2."Gori Muchū" (五里霧中) 
3."Pikanchi" 
4."Pikanchi Double" 
5."Horizon" 
6."Dangan Liner" 
7."Nemuranai Karada" (眠らないカラダ) 
8."Dear My Friend" 
9."Top Secret" (Satoshi Ohno solo) 
10."Lucky Man" 
11."Hadashi no Mirai" 
12."Kimi dake o Omotteru" (君だけを想ってる) 
13."Eyes With Delight" (includes multi-angle option) 
14."Unti Unti" (Sho Sakurai solo) 
15."Tomadoi Nagara" 
16."Kimi wa Sukoshi mo Warukunai" (君は少しも悪くない) 
17."Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka" (優しくって少しバカ, Masaki Aiba solo) 
18."Hitomi no Naka no Galaxy" 
19."Kako" (痕跡, Kazunari Ninomiya solo) 
20."La Familia" (Jun Matsumoto solo) 
21."A Day in Our Life" 
22."Right Back to You" 
23."Arashi no Mae no Shizukesa" (嵐のまえの静けさ) 
24."Kimi no Tame ni Boku ga Iru" 
25."Sunrise Nippon" 
26."Arashi" 
27."Tochū Gesha" (途中下車) 
28."Kotoba Yori Taisetsu na Mono" 
29."Hero" 
30."Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi" 
Disc 2
No.TitleLength
1."MC in Yokohama Arena" 
2."Backstage: Entrance" 
3."Backstage: Exit" 

Tour

[edit]
Iza, Now Tour!!
Tour by Arashi
Associated albumIza, Now!
Start dateJuly 27, 2004 (2004-07-27)
End dateAugust 31, 2004 (2004-08-31)
No. of shows27 in Japan
Attendance300,000
Arashi concert chronology
  • Live is Hard dakara Happy Tour
    (2003–2004)
  • Iza, Now Tour!!
    (2004)
  • One Summer Tour
    (2005)

Concert synopsis

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Typical of any Johnny's concerts, Iza Now Tour included extravagant sets and stage design. The main stage consist of a large half globe structure that opens up for Arashi's entrance to new songs or different sets while huge LED screens displayed close-ups of the performances or graphics as added effect. The small adjoining walkway were constructed of inflatable material that made them bounce while walking on it. There was also a concave walkway that was at eye level with a part of the arena area audience. Raising platforms and cranes were also used so that the Arashi members will be able to get closer to the audience on the second floor.

Variety of themes can be observed for different parts of the set list. The first set of performance (Overture, Jam, Gori Muchuu, Pikanchi and Pikanchi Double) were presented in futuristic themed wardrobes in addition with use of pyrotechnics and lights. The setting changed dramatically to an African safari like set for Horizon, accompanied by an army of camouflaged Johnny's Junior (back up dancers). The songs for this set (Horizon, Dangan-Liner and Nemuranai Karada) were remixed in accordance with the African theme.

Performance of Lucky Man right to Eyes With Delight was done in a laid back manner. Eyes With Delight was recorded in multiple angles focusing on each member plus one edited shots of all of them together.

Strumming of a Spanish guitar commenced the beginning of a new rendition of Tomadoi Nagara in a slower beat and acoustic Spanish influenced sound. The beautiful ballad was performed with images of Spain reflected on the screen in the background. Kimi Wa Sukoshimo Warukunai which was a pure pop song was upgraded with flamenco beat resulting to a fresh new arrangement. Arashi who were dressed in dark magenta suits with lace finishing, danced the flamenco while the fangirls screamed in approval.

After the solos by Ninomiya and Matsujun, Arashi performed a rock remixed version of their hit song "A Day in Our Life". An energetic dance performance of "RIGHT BACK TO YOU" follows. The dance was performed on an elevated stage. The set of songs after that consist of happy songs setting the mood before they bid their farewells.

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References

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