J-FRIENDS SECTION

Last updated: 30/01/2001

CONCERTS:

PEOPLE OF THE WORLD VIDEO

MTV of People of the World video as well as a little section on behind the scenes and a short message from each member.

1998 J-FRIENDS COUNTDOWN AND BEHIND THE SCENES OF 1997 JOHNNY'S SPORTS EVENT

A combination of the countdown concert as well as some behind the scenes look at the sport events, like locker room happenings etc.

1999 JOHNNY'S COUNTDOWN AND BEHIND THE SCENES OF 1998 SPORTS EVENT- Tokio, V6, Arashi, Kinki Kids, Nakai Masahiro)

A combination of the countdown concert as well as some behind the scenes look at the sport events, like locker room happenings etc.

2000 JOHNNY'S COUNTDOWN AND BEHIND THE SCENES OF 1999 SPORTS EVENT- Tokio, V6, Arashi, Kinki Kids, Nakai Masahiro)

A combination of the countdown concert as well as some behind the scenes look at the sport events, like locker room happenings etc.

2001 JFRIENDS COUNTDOWn IN TOKYO DOME (missing a little of the start)

 

VARIETIES:

 

The Johnny's sports event is an annual showcase of the sporting ability of Johnny's groups. Split into J-White and J-Red teams, the groups that feature every year are Tokio, V6, Kinki Kids, Arashi and the Johnny's Jrs. SMAP was once part of this event but have since retired from the scene. Usual game segments include baseball, soccer, relays and sometimes basketball etc.

1996 JOHNNY'S SPORTS EVENT(SMAP, TOKIO,V6,KINKI KIDS)

This sports event is the last one featuring SMAP. They take the lead in the baseball challenge against the OB All Stars. Tokio goes head to head in athletics against world great Carl Lewis. Kinki Kids race F1 cars against the great Aryton Senna. And V6 takes the lead in soccer against ex-J League players.

1997 JOHNNY'S SPORTS EVENT(TOKIO,V6,KINKI KIDS, JOHNNY'S JR)

The format for this year's sports event is different. Instead of competing against each other, the various Johnny's groups strive to become Japan's best in quirky sports like Tatami mat throwing (Matsuoka), Dog Frisbee (Yamaguchi and Taichi), Mud soccer (V6) and more.

1998 JOHNNY'S SPORTS EVENT(TOKIO,V6,KINKI KIDS, JOHNNY'S JR)

The first year that the J-White vs J-Red teams were decided. The groups are split into each side and they compete in baseball, soccer, races, obstacle courses etc. There is also a half time show, where each group will come out and sing, and do some cool acrobatics.

1999 JOHNNY'S SPORTS EVENT (5 HOUR FULL SPECIAL)

The debut of ARASHI! Once again, it is a competition between J-White and J-Red in the traditional sports. Very interesting as this is the actual full 5 hour event. The others are snippets and excerpts from the sports event, but this is the uncut version (what the fans see.)

2000 JOHNNY'S SPORTS EVENT

The most recent sports event, this one featured new segments like the beach flag race, tatami mat balancing and pitching accuracy. Very interesting. There is also a penalty kick segment and the annual baseball challenge.

 

APPEARANCES:

Music Station -J-Friends

Love Love Aishiteru Special 2000 -J-Friends

Love Love Aishiteru special 200th episode live -Jfriends

and more can be found at VARIOUS section.