Comedy duo Dacho Club has proposed that the idol group Arashi perform a traditional "hot oden" acting skit during a commercial launch event.
The suggestion combines one of Japan's most recognizable comedic tropes with one of its most successful music acts. By linking a long-running comedy gag to Arashi's enduring presence in the industry, the proposal seeks to honor the group's longevity while promoting a commercial venture.
Katsuhiro Higo and Jimon Terakado made the proposal to celebrate Arashi's 26 years of activity [1]. The plan is intended to energize the announcement event for a new commercial for Otakaraya, a specialty purchase shop [2].
"I was watching the stream yesterday, May 31, and I thought of Arashi, who have worked hard for 26 years," Higo said [1]. The "hot oden" skit is a signature Dacho Club routine involving exaggerated reactions to eating hot food, which the duo believes would be a fitting tribute to the group's career.
During the event, Terakado also discussed the nature of the Otakaraya business. He spoke about the value of selling items that may have become like rubble in one's home to the shop. Terakado said it is not about the money, but rather the joy of knowing that someone else can use the items.
The proposal follows a series of public appearances and streams, including one on May 31 [3], where the duo's ideas for the collaboration were discussed. The event aims to blend the prestige of the idol group with the chaotic energy of traditional Japanese variety comedy to create a memorable promotional moment for the brand.
“"I thought of Arashi, who have worked hard for 26 years,"”
This proposal represents a cross-generational collision of Japanese entertainment styles. By asking a top-tier idol group like Arashi to engage in a low-brow, physical comedy routine like the 'hot oden' skit, Dacho Club is attempting to humanize the idols' image through self-deprecating humor. This strategy is often used in Japanese variety programming to bridge the gap between polished celebrity personas and the relatable, chaotic nature of traditional comedy.
