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Released 10 years ago

Are You Happy?

Arashi · 2016

73 min · 17 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant blend of bubblegum pop and contemporary R&B, celebrating love and happiness with infectious melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    DRIVE Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    復活LOVE — This track features an infectious chorus paired with romantic lyrics that encapsulate the album's theme of joy and celebration of love.
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    愛を叫べ — With its energetic beat and call to express love openly, this song stands out as an anthem of positivity characteristic of the album's overall vibe.
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    TWO TO TANGO — The playful lyrics and catchy rhythm make this track a highlight, illustrating the album's exploration of fun dynamics in relationships.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • uplifting themes of self-discovery
  • joyful melodies for group listening
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • consistent flow for road trips

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek heavy emotional introspection

Where this album fits

Themes
joyful self-discovery· romantic longing· energetic life exploration
Career context
Released on January 1, 2016, Are You Happy? is Arashi's 15th studio album, following the successful Japonism in 2014. At this point in their career, Arashi had solidified their status as one of Japan's top boy bands, blending genres and maintaining commercial relevance over nearly two decades.
Stylistic neighbors
Hey! Say! JUMP· SMAP· Exile

Tracklist

  • 1 DRIVE Start here 4:23
  • 2 I seek 4:45
  • 3 Ups and Downs 4:29
  • 4 青春ブギ 4:08
  • 5 Sunshine 3:28
  • 6 復活LOVE 4:54
  • 7 Amore 4:01
  • 8 Bad boy 4:09
  • 9 WONDER-LOVE 3:35
  • 10 また今日と同じ明日が来る 3:50
  • 11 Daylight 4:51
  • 12 愛を叫べ 4:41
  • 13 Baby blue 4:16
  • 14 Miles away 5:02
  • 15 To my homies 4:55
  • 16 Don't You Get It 4:05
  • 17 TWO TO TANGO 3:23

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