Masaki Aiba
{{short description|Japanese musician and actor (born 1982)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2019}}
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| caption = Aiba in November 2019
| native_name = 相葉 雅紀
| native_name_lang = Japanese
| birth_name = Masaki Aiba
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|12|24}}
| birth_place = Chiba, Chiba, Japan
| alias = Aiba-chan
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- actor
- television personality
- radio host
- dancer}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Unknown|2021}}
| children = 1
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| background = solo_singer
| genre = J-pop
| instrument = {{flatlist|
- Vocals
- guitar
- harmonica
- saxophone}}
| years_active = 1996–present
| label = {{flatlist|
| current_member_of = Arashi
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{{nihongo|Masaki Aiba|相葉 雅紀|Aiba Masaki}} (born December 24, 1982) is a Japanese singer, actor, television personality, radio host and dancer. He is a member of the boy band Arashi.
Aiba began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 13. Prior to his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, Aiba started an acting career when he was cast as the lead role of Gordie for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. About five years after his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, he became one of the co-hosts of the variety show {{nihongo|Tensai Shimura Dōbutsuen|天才！志村どうぶつ園|Genius! Shimura Zoo}} in 2004, making him the first member of Arashi to regularly participate in a variety show not primarily hosted by Arashi.
Early life
Aiba was born in Hanamigawa, Chiba as the first child of his family. He has a younger brother who is four years younger.{{cite episode|series=おしゃれイズム|network=NTV|airdate=December 21, 2008}}{{cite video|date=November 16, 2005|url=http://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/disco/single/s_09.html|title=Love So Sweet (Secret Talk)|publisher=J Storm|access-date=October 20, 2010|archive-date=October 6, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006012423/http://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/disco/single/s_09.html|url-status=dead}} Aiba was raised by his grandparents until he was four years old because his parents were busy running their newly opened Chinese cuisine restaurant then.{{cite journal|date=August 27, 2009|title=そして僕らは嵐になった Arashi Story 1980–2009|journal=Pia|pages=10–22}}
Prior to joining Johnny & Associates, Aiba watched a program called {{nihongo|Love Love SMAP|愛ラブSMAP|Ai Rabu SMAP}} and saw SMAP playing basketball on television.{{cite episode|series=Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ|network=Fuji TV|airdate=February 23, 2004}} Wanting to play basketball with them, he sent in the application to join the talent agency himself, without exactly knowing what the agency specialized in until the day of auditions. Aiba became a Johnny's Jr. in August 1996 at the age of {{age|1982|12|24|1996|8|15}}.{{cite episode|series=Shounen Club Premium|network=NHK|airdate=January 18, 2009}}
Music career
{{For|music-related releases and activities as a member of Arashi|Arashi}}
In collaboration with the other members, he has written the lyrics to "Fight Song" and "5x10". For his solo song "Hello Goodbye", Aiba played the harmonica portion of the song throughout Arashi's Arashi Marks 2008 Dream-A-Live and Arashi Marks Arashi Around Asia 2008 concert tours. Aiba also used to play the saxophone; however, due to the collapse of one of his lungs in 2002, he was forced to stop playing due to the operation he had to undergo.{{cite video|date=June 12, 2002| url=http://www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi/disco/dvd/d_01.html| title=All or Nothing|publisher=J Storm|access-date=October 12, 2009}}{{cite episode|series=24-Hour Television|network=NTV|airdate=August 22, 2004}}
Acting career
= Stage =
Aiba began acting in a 1997 stage play based on an American coming of age film called Stand by Me with future bandmates Jun Matsumoto and Kazunari Ninomiya.{{cite episode|series=Shounen Club Premium|network=NHK|airdate=July 19, 2009}}
In 2005, Aiba took up the lead role of {{nihongo|Keiji Takashima|高島 啓治|Takashima Keiji}}, a naive but honest station attendant living in a world after a World War III nuclear war, in {{nihongo|Tsubame no Iru Eki|燕のいる駅|A Station with Swallows}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.theaterguide.co.jp/theater_news/2005/06/27_03.php|script-title=ja:相葉雅紀主演『燕のいる駅』制作発表|date=June 27, 2005|language=ja|publisher=Theater Guide|access-date=January 16, 2010}}
In 2007, Aiba portrayed Adam, a shy young man with a heart defect, in {{nihongo|Wasurerarenai Hito|忘れられない人|Unforgettable Person}}. It was the first stage adaptation of the 1993 film Untamed Heart.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-1404|title=Aiba to star in 'Untamed Heart'|date=July 18, 2007|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=January 16, 2010}}
In early 2008, Aiba was given the lead role of Colin Briggs in the stage play called Greenfingers, which was adapted from the movie of the same name.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-4098|title=Masaki Aiba takes "Greenfingers" to the stage|date=November 30, 2008|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=January 16, 2010}}
Aiba reunited with director {{nihongo|Keiko Miyata|宮田 慶子|Miyata Keiko}}, who has been the director for his stage plays since 2005, and took on the lead role for {{nihongo|Kimi to Miru Sen no Yume|君と見る千の夢|The Thousand Dreams I Dream With You}}, which ran from May 5 to 24, 2010. He portrayed a young man hovering over life and death due to a violent traffic accident.{{cite web|url=http://www.tglobe.net/lineup/new_kimitomiru.html |script-title=ja:君と見る千の夢 |trans-title=The Thousand Dreams I Dream With You |language=ja |publisher=The Globe Tokyo |access-date=March 6, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225171721/http://www.tglobe.net/lineup/new_kimitomiru.html |archive-date=February 25, 2010 }}
In October 2024, Aiba took the role of Psychologist Edmund Einhard in Sony Music Group's room NB's project Reading High noir reading play "Thanatos", sharing the stage with Akio Otsuka and Saori Hayami. It is the first time Aiba participates in this kind of stage play.{{Cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=相葉雅紀・早見沙織・大塚明夫が出演、音楽朗読劇READING HIGH noir『THANATOS』閉幕 キャスト写真が到着 |url=https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/332983 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241025223600/https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/332983 |archive-date=25 October 2024 |access-date=25 October 2024 |website=Eplus 'Spice" |language=Japanese}}
= Drama =
In 1997, Aiba made his drama debut portraying Akira, one of the many children left to survive in a city under government lockdown after a mysterious disease wipes out all the adults, in the drama {{nihongo|Bokura no Yūki: Miman Toshi|ぼくらの勇気|Our Courage: Miman City}}. After the announcement of the formation of Arashi in September 1999 and their position as supporters for the 1999 Volleyball World Cup competition, all five members starred together for the first time in the volleyball-centered short drama V no Arashi.
Although Aiba was featured in a number of dramas such as {{nihongo|Mukodono 2003|ムコ殿2003|The Son-in-Law 2003}} and {{nihongo|Yankee Bokō ni Kaeru|ヤンキー母校に帰る|Drop-out Teacher Returns to School}}, he became more known for his appearances in variety shows instead and went on to focus on stage productions after Yankee Bokō ni Kaeru.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5098|title=Arashi's Aiba stars in television drama|date=August 2, 2009|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=September 4, 2009}}
On August 2, 2009, it was announced that Aiba would not only act in his first drama series in nearly six years but also star as the lead actor for the first time. In My Girl, Aiba portrayed a young man who discovers that he has a five-year-old daughter after receiving the news that his girlfriend, who he has not seen in six years, was killed in an accident.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5198|title=Shingo Murakami added to 'My Girl' cast|date=August 27, 2009|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=November 21, 2009}}
In January 2010, Aiba co-starred with the other members of Arashi in the human suspense drama special Saigo no Yakusoku. He portrayed {{nihongo|Akira Tanada|棚田 昭|Tanada Akira}}, a 28-year-old coffee shop employee who is caught up in a building hijack.{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/70541/|script-title=ja:嵐が10年ぶりにメンバー5人全員でドラマ出演！ フジ新春ドラマ『最後の約束』|language=ja|publisher=Oricon|date=November 11, 2009|access-date=November 11, 2009}}{{cite web|url=http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/fujitv/news/pub_2009/091111varashi.html |script-title=ja:新春スペシャルドラマ『最後の約束』 |language=ja |publisher=Fuji Television News |date=November 11, 2009 |access-date=November 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114043551/http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/fujitv/news/pub_2009/091111varashi.html |archive-date=November 14, 2009 |url-status=dead }} Starting January 2011, Aiba starred as genius bartender {{Nihongo|Ryū Sasakura|佐々 倉溜|Sasakura Ryū}} in the drama adaptation of the manga Bartender.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-7045|title=Arashi's Masaki Aiba stars in "Bartender" drama|date=November 23, 2010|publisher=Tokyograph|access-date=December 12, 2010}} Aiba also made a guest appearance on the final episode of bandmate Ninomiya's drama {{Nihongo|Freeter, Ie o Kau|フリーター、家を買う。|Part-time Worker, Buys a House}}, which aired on December 21, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/101213/gng1012130504000-n1.htm|script-title=ja:二宮ドラマに相葉 メンバー出演"一巡"|date=December 13, 2010|language=ja|publisher=Sankei Sports|access-date=December 13, 2010}}
In April 2012, Aiba once again starred in a lead role as "Katayama Yoshitaro" in the NTV drama adaption of the similarly named novel series, " Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri (三毛猫ホームズの推理).{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/02/aiba-masaki-to-unite-with-a-crime-solving-cat-for-new-drama-on-ntv|title=Aiba Masaki to unite with a crime solving cat for new drama on NTV|publisher=Tokyohive|date=February 21, 2012|access-date=February 17, 2016}}
In 2013, took the lead role as a doctor in "Last Hope".
= Film =
In 2002, he made his motion picture debut in {{nihongo|Pikanchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy|ピカ☆ンチ Life is HardだけどHappy|Pikanchi Life is Hard But Happy}}, Arashi's first movie together, as the lead character Shun. He subsequently reprised his role for the 2004 sequel {{nihongo|Pikanchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy|ピカ☆☆ンチ Life is HardだからHappy|Pikanchi Life is Hard Therefore Happy}}.
The group once again came together in 2007 to co-star in {{nihongo|Kiiroi Namida|黄色い涙|Yellow Tears}} with Aiba portraying an aspiring singer in the 1960s.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-812|title=Masaki Aiba announces solo performance|publisher=Tokyograph|date=April 1, 2007|access-date=October 10, 2009}}
=Animation=
Aiba's debut as voice actor for a full length animation film is with "Pui Pui Molcar The Movie ~ Molmax", a CG version of the series, scheduled to be released on November 29, 2024. Aiba has appeared in anime before, in one episode of KochiKame anime, with the other members of Arashi, in a mini sketch before the ending song Nice na Kokoroiki, which is sung by the group; in Crayon Shin-chan, in a short at the end of episode 983, as his character from his drama Boku to Shippo to Kagurazaka,{{Cite web |date=12 November 2018 |title=相葉雅紀、『クレヨンしんちゃん』に登場 嵐を呼ぶコラボだゾ!! |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2123274/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724035408/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2123274/full/ |archive-date=24 July 2023 |access-date=24 July 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=12 November 2018 |title=相葉雅紀が『クレヨンしんちゃん』に登場！主演作『僕とシッポと神楽坂』とコラボ |url=https://post.tv-asahi.co.jp/post-66907/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724031624/https://post.tv-asahi.co.jp/post-66907/ |archive-date=24 July 2023 |access-date=24 July 2023 |website=TV Asahi official site |language=Japanese}} and as character inspiration and voice actor for Koikeya SDGs Theater Suss and Tena, a mini anime from snack company {{ill|Koikeya Inc.|ja|湖池屋}}. For Molcar's movie, Aiba will play a human character in the Molcar's world. Details of the movie and of his character have not been revealed yet.{{Cite web |date=5 August 2024 |title=相葉雅紀 アニメ映画で初声優 11・29公開「PUI PUI モルカー ザ・ムービー MOLMAX」 |url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/08/05/kiji/20240804s00041000447000c.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805023211/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/08/05/kiji/20240804s00041000447000c.html |archive-date=5 August 2024 |access-date=5 August 2024 |website=Sponichi |language=Japanese}}
Other ventures
= Radio =
Since October 5, 2001, Aiba has his own radio show Arashi's Aiba Masaki no Rekomen! Arashi Remix, which currently broadcasts on JOQR. On May 17, 2009, Aiba hosted a special radio program on Tokyo FM called {{nihongo|Muteki no Aiba-kun|ムテキの相葉クン!|Invincible Aiba}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio01.html|title=Arashi Timeline 2001|language=ja|publisher=Johnny & Associates|access-date=December 4, 2009|archive-date=November 25, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125095802/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/arashi/bio/bio01.html|url-status=dead}}
= Variety show host =
In 2004 Aiba became a regular part of Ken Shimura's variety show Tensai! Shimura Dōbutsuen. With co-hosts of the show such as Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Sayaka Aoki and Becky, Aiba interacts with various wild animals such as tigers, pandas and crocodiles in zoos both in and out of Japan, such as Singapore, South Africa, Philippines and Indonesia. After Shimura's passing on March 29, 2020, Aiba was given the lead of the show. The name for the show remained as a tribute to Shimura.{{Cite web|url=https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/18059149/|title=嵐・相葉が「志村どうぶつ園」"相続" 番組名変えずメインＭＣに|date=April 2, 2020|website=livedoor.com|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404060615/https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/18059149/|archive-date=April 4, 2020|access-date=April 3, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/entame/news/1799634/|title=嵐・相葉が「志村どうぶつ園」"相続" 番組名変えずメインＭＣに|date=April 2, 2020|website=tokyo-sports.co.jp|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404060641/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/entame/news/1799634/|archive-date=April 4, 2020|access-date=April 3, 2020}} As of June 3, 2020, NTV decided to end broadcasting "Tensai!" in September, stating as a reason that to continue filming on that stage, with all the memories gathered throughout almost 16 years that the show was on air, would be painfully difficult and heartbreaking. However, Aiba would continue as host of a new program with basically the same theme: the love for animals. The new show, {{nihongo|I love みんなのどうぶつ園|I love minna no doubutsuen}}, started airing in October.{{Cite web|date=July 4, 2020|title="相葉どうぶつ園"が１０月開園 日テレ系「天才！志村どうぶつ園」は９月終了|url=https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20200704/joh20070404000002-n1.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703235453/https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20200704/joh20070404000002-n1.html|archive-date=July 3, 2020|access-date=July 3, 2020|website=sanspo.com|language=ja}}{{Cite web|date=July 4, 2020|title=『天才!志村どうぶつ園』16年の歴史に幕 10月から相葉雅紀MCの新番組|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2166142/full/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703235502/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2166142/full/|archive-date=July 3, 2020|access-date=July 3, 2020|website=oricon.co.jp|language=ja}} The show's format and name remained until April 2022, when it was renamed {{nihongo|嗚呼!!みんなの動物園|Aa! Minna no doubutsuen}}, focusing now on the people who take care of rescued animals, mainly dogs and cats.{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2022 |title=相葉雅紀、MC番組『I LOVE みんなのどうぶつ園』タイトル変更 『嗚呼!!みんなの動物園』に |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2227397/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211031935/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2227397/full/ |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} Aiba, besides hosting the show, has an occasional corner trimming and washing rescued dogs, as part of his desire to take care of animals.{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2022 |title=相葉雅紀、緊急事態で初のトリミング中断へ SixTONES森本慎太郎もあ然 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2258292/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129043720/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2258292/full/ |archive-date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}
In 2013 Aiba began hosting a variety show Aiba Manabu airing in TV Asahi.{{Cite web |date=14 March 2013 |title=嵐・相葉雅紀、初の単独冠番組に挑戦 『相葉マナブ』に改名!? |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2022567/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240504053244/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2022567/full/ |archive-date=4 May 2024 |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} Aiba enriches his knowledge about Japan along with the audience in the show. As part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the program, Aiba Manabu released on December 15, 2023, a recipe book with a variety of vegetable recipes chosen by Aiba and his co-hosts Eiji Kotoge and Yū Sawabe. In an interview regarding the book, Aiba said "This is the crystallization of 10 years of learning, for both performers and staff. I would be happy if readers could relax while reading this book, have fun thinking, 'What should I make next?' and get excited about cooking."{{Cite web |date=21 October 2023 |title=『相葉マナブ』初のレシピ本発売決定 相葉雅紀「学んできた10年間の結晶」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2299553/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222124850/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2299553/full/ |archive-date=22 December 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}
In 2014 he became one of the hosts for Tokyo Live!, a special live show that aired TV Tokyo for two weeks. 5 Johnny's member alternated hosting the show every night from Mondays to Fridays wherein they try to offer advice as some audience called about their woes. Aiba was the Wednesday host. Due to popularity, the show became a regular show but lost its live format. It is currently called Ichigen-san
In 2016 he began hosting a sports show in NHK called Gutto! Sports. A warm discussion with an invited athlete occurs every week.
In 2019, Aiba started hosting the program {{ill|Hajimemashite! Ichiban tōi shinseki-san|ja|はじめまして!一番遠い親戚さん}}, in which guests get to know their "farthest relatives". Legally, a relative is considered to be the person with whom another is related, up to the sixth level of blood kinship, or by marriage, up to the third level. But the program examines the relationships between persons far removed from those limits.{{Cite web |date=25 July 2019 |title=嵐・相葉雅紀、日テレ初単独MC 斎藤工らの“遠い親戚”徹底調査「すごく人生が楽しくなる」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2140854/full/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241015120505/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2140854/full/ |archive-date=15 October 2024 |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} One of those examples was the family tree of singer and actor Daigo, who found out he was related (by in-law relationships) to John Lennon. Aiba continued as host in 2020,{{Cite web |date=24 January 2020 |title=相葉雅紀MCの“家系図バラエティー” DAIGOと千葉雄大との遠い遠い親戚関係が発覚 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2153951/full/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241015121734/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2153951/full/ |archive-date=15 October 2024 |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} twice in 2021,{{Cite web |date=11 September 2021 |title=相葉雅紀MC『一番遠い親戚さん』第4弾放送 SixTONES京本大我は“人間国宝”とつながる |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2206569/full/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241015121403/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2206569/full/ |archive-date=15 October 2024 |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} twice in 2022,{{Cite web |date=10 August 2022 |title=相葉雅紀がMC『一番遠い親戚さん』第6弾きょう放送 織田信長とつながるゲストも判明 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2245207/full/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241015122938/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2245207/full/ |archive-date=15 October 2024 |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} and again in 2023.{{Cite web |date=15 August 2023 |title=小泉孝太郎は文豪と、尾上松也は“お札の偉人”と… 『一番遠い親戚さん』意外なつながりに相葉雅紀も驚き |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2290848/full/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241015124651/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2290848/full/ |archive-date=15 October 2024 |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} Aiba is to host the special once again in 2024, making it the 8th time.{{Cite web |title=はじめまして！一番遠い親戚さん▽ゲストの親戚を徹底調査！ |url=https://bangumi.org/tv_events/seasons?season_id=475135 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241015125455/https://bangumi.org/tv_events/seasons?season_id=475135 |archive-date=15 October 2024 |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Bangumi Guide |language=Japanese}}
Starting in January 2021, Aiba hosts VS Damashii (VS魂), which substituted Arashi's signature program VS Arashi, ended in December 2020.{{Cite web|title=「VS嵐」来年1月より相葉雅紀による新番組「VS魂」に|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/401052|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115102606/https://natalie.mu/music/news/401052|archive-date=November 15, 2020|access-date=November 15, 2020|website=natalie.mu|language=ja}}{{Cite web|title=嵐が"番組枠"引き継ぐ！相葉レギュラー「ＶＳ魂」、櫻井ＭＣ「１億３０００万人の－」来年１月スタート|url=https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20201017/joh20101705030002-n1.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115102646/https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20201017/joh20101705030002-n1.html|archive-date=November 15, 2020|access-date=November 15, 2020|website=sanspo.com|date=October 17, 2020 |language=ja}} Aiba's program ended in Autumn 2023, after two incarnations (the original and Gradation), and coinciding with member Yuta Kishi leaving the agency and the Network's program reorganization period in October. A substitute program had not been revealed at the time, nor if Aiba would be hosting it.{{Cite web |date=18 July 2023 |title=フジ「VS魂」今秋終了 「VS嵐」から15年半の歴史に幕 9月に岸が退所で一つの区切りに |url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2023/07/18/kiji/20230718s00041000054000c.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718233321/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2023/07/18/kiji/20230718s00041000054000c.html |archive-date=18 July 2023 |access-date=18 July 2023 |website=Sponichi |language=Japanese}} The substitute program was revealed on September 4, 2023, {{nihongo|Mokushichi marubatsubu|木7◎×部|}}, and the original idea of the program was of having school club-like activities, not available in school, with celebrities holding their own club activities, with Aiba and others in-studio watching over the challenges. The program started on October 26,{{Cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=相葉雅紀、フジ『VS魂』後番組『木7◎×部』でMC 10・26スタート |url=https://news.nifty.com/article/entame/showbizd/12173-2535248/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904062052/https://news.nifty.com/article/entame/showbizd/12173-2535248/ |archive-date=4 September 2023 |access-date=4 September 2023 |website=Nifty |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=相葉雅紀、フジ『VS魂』後番組『木7◎×部』でMC 10・26スタート |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2293464/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904065527/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2293464/full/ |archive-date=4 September 2023 |access-date=4 September 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} and ended in March 2024,{{Cite web |date=4 March 2024 |title=フジ、旧ジャニーズ4番組終了 Hey! Say! JUMPは深夜で新番組 木曜G帯3番組改編 |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20240304-2897937/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413001538/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20240304-2897937/ |archive-date=13 April 2024 |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=My Navi |language=Japanese}} with its substitute's broadcast day changed to Saturday, shortened to 30 minutes, and broadcast area to the Kanto region. ending a long history of a national Arashi or Arashi member-hosted Thursday "Golden Hour" programming. Aiba's new program, {{nihongo|Aiba marubatsubu|相葉◎×部}}, scheduled to start on April 13, is to continue with some of the activities of its predecessor.{{Cite web |date=13 April 2024 |title=相葉雅紀、小学生みたいな趣味がバレる「少し恥ずかしかった(笑)」 |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20240413-2926286/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413001609/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20240413-2926286/ |archive-date=13 April 2024 |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=My Navi |language=Japanese}}
= Music show host =
As part of Arashi, he led NHK's Kouhaku Uta Gassen's White Team from 2010 to 2014, and as himself, he was the 67th White Team Leader in 2016.
He hosted Fuji TV's FNS Kayōsai, aired on December 4 and 11, 2019, together with Mezamashi TV's Yūmi Nagashima.{{cite web|url=https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/11/aiba-masaki-to-be-the-host-for-this-years-fns-kayousai|title=Aiba Masaki to be the host for this year's 'FNS Kayousai'|date=November 8, 2019|publisher=tokyohive.com|access-date=December 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213122229/https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2019/11/aiba-masaki-to-be-the-host-for-this-years-fns-kayousai|archive-date=December 13, 2019|url-status=live}} They repeat as hosts for FNS's Spring (2022), Summer (2020-2023),{{Cite web|date=August 6, 2020|title=「FNS歌謡祭 夏」放送決定、初出演の瑛人やヒゲダン含む出演者25組発表|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/390907|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809133154/https://natalie.mu/music/news/390907|archive-date=August 9, 2020|access-date=August 6, 2020|website=natalie.mu|language=ja}}{{Cite web|date=August 6, 2020|title=相葉＆永島アナ司会『FNS歌謡祭 夏』放送! 嵐・乃木坂ら25組発表|url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20200806-1202569/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809133216/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20200806-1202569/|archive-date=August 9, 2020|access-date=August 6, 2020|website=news.mynavi.jp|language=ja}}{{Cite web|title=相葉雅紀MC「FNS歌謡祭」にジャニーズ5組、TWICE、緑黄色社会、EXILE、ヒゲダン、DISH//ら|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/433676|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622234004/https://natalie.mu/music/news/433676|archive-date=June 22, 2021|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=natalie.mu|language=ja}} Autumn (2021) and Winter shows (2020-2022){{Cite web|title=First artist line up for 'FNS Kayousai' announced|url=https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2020/11/first-artist-line-up-for-fns-kayousai-announced|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082339/https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2020/11/first-artist-line-up-for-fns-kayousai-announced|archive-date=November 13, 2020|access-date=November 13, 2020|website=tokyohive.com}}{{Cite web |title=司会・相葉雅紀＆永島優美で「2022FNS歌謡祭」生放送！ 満島ひかりと三浦大知の1夜限りのコラボが実現 |url=https://www.tvguide.or.jp/news/news-1870172/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116092224/https://www.tvguide.or.jp/news/news-1870172/ |archive-date=November 16, 2022 |access-date=November 16, 2022 |website=TV Guide Japan |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |title=『FNS歌謡祭』出演者第1弾65組発表 第1夜は3年ぶりに飛天から生放送復活 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2257125/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116092217/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2257125/full/ |archive-date=November 16, 2022 |access-date=November 16, 2022 |website=Oricon |date=November 16, 2022 |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=20 June 2023 |title=相葉雅紀司会『FNS歌謡祭 夏』7・12放送 キンプリ、なにわ、JO1ら第1弾31組発表 NewJeans、コムドット、僕青が初登場 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2283648/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620093901/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2283648/full/ |archive-date=20 June 2023 |access-date=20 June 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} For the 2023 Winter edition, he shares hosting duties with Fuji TV announcer Seika Inoue, since Nagashima would be on maternity leave.{{Cite web |date=22 November 2023 |title=『FNS歌謡祭』2週連続で計9時間半超生放送 ハローキティ＆アルフィーが奇跡のコラボ |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20231122-2824319/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121230059/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20231122-2824319/ |archive-date=21 November 2023 |access-date=21 November 2023 |website=My Navi |language=Japanese}} Inoue and Aiba continue for 2024 Summer{{Cite web |date=29 May 2024 |title=『2024FNS歌謡祭 夏』放送決定！司会進行は、相葉雅紀＆井上清華！！3時間半の生放送 |url=https://mezamashi.media/article/15284938 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530022616/https://mezamashi.media/article/15284938 |archive-date=30 May 2024 |access-date=30 May 2024 |website=Mezamashi Media |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=29 May 2024 |title=相葉雅紀司会『FNS歌謡祭 夏』3時間半生放送決定 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2329191/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530022647/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2329191/full/ |archive-date=30 May 2024 |access-date=30 May 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} and Winter editions.{{Cite web |date=13 November 2024 |title=『2024FNS歌謡祭』2週間連続放送へ 司会は相葉雅紀&第1弾アーティスト計49組発表 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2353920/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113045744/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2353920/full/ |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=13 November 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}
= Documentaries and global environmental issues and SDG interest programs =
On October 3, 2021, Aiba served as voice actor for Nissin Foods' subsidiary Koikeya's{{Cite web |title=Koikeya Corporation History |url=https://www.nissin.com/jp/about/koikeya/history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211051925/https://www.nissin.com/jp/about/koikeya/history/ |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Nissin Group |language=Japanese}} animated episodes of {{nihongo|サスとテナ|Suss to Tena}}. The series focuses on sisters Suss and Tena and a tanuki named Bull, who are called to fight monsters caused by environmental and social problems. Aiba voices {{nihongo|相葉蕉|Aiba Sho}}, a haiku poet who reflects about the episode's problem, and, at the end, gives haiku that triggers everyone to think about SDGs. The episodes aired on Tokyo MX and BS Asahi, and are hosted on Koikeya's YouTube channel.{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2021 |title=相葉雅紀さんも声優として参加！湖池屋SDGs劇場「サスとテナ」開幕！2021年10月3日（日）よりスタート！ |url=https://www.foods-ch.com/news/press_1466919/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211043939/https://www.foods-ch.com/news/press_1466919/ |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Foods Channel |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |title=News 新着情報 |url=http://www.dash-cm.co.jp/archives/690 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626081757/http://www.dash-cm.co.jp/archives/690 |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Dash |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2022 |title=君の考えた怪獣がアニメに登場！湖池屋SDGs劇場 「サスとテナ」SDGs怪獣を大募集 |url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001188.000003039.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211055456/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001188.000003039.html |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=PR Times |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2022 |title=湖池屋のSDGsアニメが再び！湖池屋SDGs劇場 「サスとテナ」シーズン2 開幕！ |url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001147.000003039.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421165310/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001147.000003039.html |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=PR Times |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2022 |title=湖池屋のSDGsアニメが豪華声優陣で再び！湖池屋SDGs劇場 「サスとテナ」シーズン3 放映決定！ |url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001211.000003039.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211062007/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001211.000003039.html |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=PR Times |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2022 |title=湖池屋SDGs劇場「サスとテナ」シーズン2 開幕! 湖池屋のSDGsアニメが再び!-2022年4月3日(日)よりBS朝日で放映開始- |url=https://www.nissin.com/jp/news/10468 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211043933/https://www.nissin.com/jp/news/10468 |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Nissin Group|language=Japanese}}
{{nihongo|陸・海・空 ４Ｋ中継 絶景ぜんぶ見せます！世界自然遺産|Riku umi sora 4 K chūkei zekkei zenbu misemasu! Sekai shizen isan}} is NHK's 4K channel's 5-episode series, starting March 18, 2023, in which Aiba, as special navigator, hosts a view at Japan's World Natural Heritage.{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2023 |title=相葉雅紀がナビゲーター、日本の世界自然遺産を中継で見せる大型シリーズ |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2267055/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211035805/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2267055/full/ |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}
= Other =
Callaway Golf
Aiba was appointed as brand ambassador for Callaway Golf Company Japan in September 2024. He also opened the page {{Instagram |id=aibamasaki_with_callawaygolf |name=Aiba Masaki with Callaway Golf}} in which he shares his passion for the game, hoping "to convey its charm to those interested but that have never played, as well as to those who love it".{{Cite web |date=13 September 2024 |title=相葉雅紀、ゴルフ・メーカーのブランドアンバサダー就任 |url=https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/4375136 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914052637/https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/4375136 |archive-date=14 September 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024 |website=Model Press |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=13 September 2024 |title=Aiba Masaki appointed as Callaway Golf brand ambassador! Instagram account opened |url=https://tokytunes.com/news-tunes-2625/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914053737/https://tokytunes.com/news-tunes-2625/ |archive-date=14 September 2024 |access-date=14 September 2024 |website=Tokytunes}} On March 17, 2025, the "Callaway Aiba Masaki Line" clothing line was introduced. The clothing line includes tops, pants, caps, and gloves. Aiba thought of the design, not only as golf wear, but as everyday wear. Some of the designs feature artwork by Callaway's founder, Ely Callaway. The items will be available exclusively at Callaway's flagship (Aoyama and Shinsaibashi) and online stores from March 27.{{Cite web |title=Aiba Masaki with Callaway |url=https://www.callawaygolf.jp/apparel/aibamasaki_with_callawaygolf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319073300/https://www.callawaygolf.jp/apparel/aibamasaki_with_callawaygolf |archive-date=19 March 2025 |access-date=19 March 2025 |website=Callaway Golf Japan |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=17 March 2025 |title=相葉雅紀プロデュース商品『Callaway Aiba Masaki Line』発売で「すごく感謝」 |url=https://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/sports/168110 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250316152910/https://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/sports/168110 |archive-date=16 March 2025 |access-date=19 March 2025 |website=Edgeline Tokyo |language=Japanese}}
Commercials
- Aqura Home Co., Ltd.{{small|(ja)}} (2023-2025){{Cite web |title=CMギャラリー |url=https://www.aqura.co.jp/adgallery/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922060659/https://www.aqura.co.jp/adgallery/ |archive-date=22 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023 |website=22 September 2023 |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=22 September 2023 |title=相葉雅紀、新CMで夢をあきらめない熱血店長に 一緒に住みたい動物は「ゾウとキリンで最後に少し迷った」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2295701/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922060345/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2295701/full/ |archive-date=22 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=22 September 2023 |title=相葉雅紀、テレビ新ＣＭ出演 逆風の中、新たなスポンサー…「アキュラホーム」２３日から全国オンエア |url=https://hochi.news/articles/20230921-OHT1T51213.html?page=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922060302/https://hochi.news/articles/20230921-OHT1T51213.html?page=1 |archive-date=22 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023 |website=Hochi |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=10 September 2024 |title=相葉雅紀“店長”、新CMで久々に“壁ドン”で胸キュンシーンに挑戦「逆に新鮮でした!」 相手役にもさすがの気遣い |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2343794/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909205901/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2343794/full/ |archive-date=9 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2024 |title=相葉雅紀、今年あきらめなかったことは“仕事”「一日一日を大事に悔いの残らないように」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2360203/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223043025/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2360203/full/ |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 23, 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}
- Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
- Asahi Soft Drinks "Mitsuya Cider" (2020) with Arashi{{Cite web|url=https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/sp/cm/|title=「櫻井さんを見て語る大野さん」編 15秒|date=March 29, 2020|website=asahiinryo.co.jp|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330062727/https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/sp/cm/|archive-date=March 30, 2020|access-date=March 29, 2020}} In 2021-2023, together with fellow Arashi member Sho Sakurai,{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2023 |title=櫻井翔&相葉雅紀、12・24は"同い年記念日"「その時だけは"翔"って呼ばせてもらう」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2271749/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316042238/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2271749/full/ |archive-date=March 16, 2023 |access-date=March 16, 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} and including Hey! Say! JUMP member Ryosuke Yamada,{{Cite web|title=三ツ矢サイダーのTVCM|url=https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/sp/cm/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623080714/https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/sp/cm/|archive-date=June 23, 2021|access-date=June 23, 2021|language=ja}} Snow Man members Ryohei Abe and Ren Meguro,{{Cite web|title=三ツ矢サイダーのTVCM|url=https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/sp/cm/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817090443/https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/sp/cm/|archive-date=August 17, 2022|access-date=August 17, 2022|language=ja}} and Johnny's Jr. group Bishounen{{Cite web |title=3.28 チャンネル SPECIAL 新CMやSNSオリジナル企画はこちらから |url=https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/index.psp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814084010/https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/sp/ |archive-date=14 August 2023 |access-date=9 September 2023 |website=Asahi Inryo |language=Japanese}} in a series of commercials
- Asahi Beer "Asahi zeitaku shibori" (March 2018)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Bandai Co., Ltd. Tamagotchi Mesutchi and Osutchi (1998) ~ with You Yokoyama and Jun Matsumoto
- Calbee Inc.
- Frugra (April 2016-March 2018)
- Potato Chip Crisp (August 2016-March 2018)
- Jagabee (May 2017-March 2018)
- Duskin Co., Ltd. {{small|(ja)}}
- Mister Donut Cotton Snow Candy (June 2014 – 2015)
- EBARA Foods Industry, Inc.{{small|(ja)}}
- Ebara Yakiniku sauce Golden taste (March 2016-)
- Ebara Sukiyaki Sauce (November 2016-)
- GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.
- Puzzles and Dragons (July 2016 – 2020) ~ with Arashi
- House Foods
- Refreshing Super Catechin (2004)
- Tongari corn (2007)
- Vermont curry {{small|(ja)}} (2009-March 2013)
- House Wellness Foods Co., Ltd. {{small|(ja)}} C1000 Refresh Lemon & Lime (2007)
- Ikeda Mohando Pharmaceutical {{small|(ja)}}
- Liquid Muhi S (2010- )
- Muhi Alpha EX (2010- )
- Kirin Company, Ltd
- Kirin Beverage Company, Ltd
- Kirin Mets Cola (December 2013-February 2016) ~ with Satoshi Ohno
- Kirin Mets (March 2016-November 2016) ~ with Satoshi Ono and Jun Matsumoto
- Kosé Corporation
- Kosé Cosmeport
- Je l'aime (2013 - 2020) - co-starring with Jun Matsumoto
- Softymo Natu Savon Select (July 2017 – 2023)
- Lion Corporation
- Soflan Premium Deodorant Plus with aroma and deodorant (March 2017-); 2021 with fellow Arashi member Kazunari Ninomiya, in a collaborative visual campaign with Top Super Nanox{{Cite web |title=二宮和也＆相葉雅紀 ライオン株式会社の「いっしょだと最高！ キャンペーン」キャラに起用！違うなんてありえない二宮と驚く相葉のメイキングやCMは複数パターンに |url=http://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/economy/73769 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017000114/http://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/economy/73769 |archive-date=October 17, 2021 |access-date=August 25, 2022 |website=Edgeline Tokyo |date=June 21, 2021 |language=ja }}
- Meiji Co., Ltd.
- Meiji Dairies Corporation
- Meiji Delicious Low Fat Milk (April 2019 – 2023){{Cite web|url=https://www.meijioishiigyunyu.com/milk-calcium/|title=明治おいしいミルク カルシウム「大草原のおいしい家篇」|date=2019|website=meijioishiigyunyu.com|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415110846/https://www.meijioishiigyunyu.com/milk-calcium/|archive-date=April 15, 2020|access-date=April 15, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/meijiokashi/videos|title=Meiji Co., Ltd. Official You Tube Channel ~ Videos|date=2020|website=YouTube|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415100643/https://www.youtube.com/user/meijiokashi/videos|archive-date=April 15, 2020|access-date=April 15, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.meijioishiigyunyu.com/oishii-start/|title=明治おいしい牛乳「おいしいスタート」篇 15秒|date=April 15, 2020|website=meijioishiigyunyu.com|language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415083102/https://www.meijioishiigyunyu.com/oishii-start/|archive-date=April 15, 2020|access-date=April 15, 2020}}
- Mercedes-Benz Japan
- smart (November 2015-October 2016 / April 2017-April 2018)
- Safe and Secure Campaign Radar Safety Package (April 2017-April 2018)
- Mikakuto Co., Ltd {{small|(ja)}}
- throat lozenge (November 2011-November 2013)
- throat lozenge EX (November 2011-November 2013)
- Shigekicks Zerosh (July 2012 – 2014)
- Gummy Gum (March 2013 – 2014)
- Kororo (November 2014-October 2015)
- Morinaga & Company
- Morinaga Milk Industry pino ice cream (May 1998 – 2000)
- Nissin Foods
- Koikeya (2021-) alone, (2023) with Sexy Zone's Kento Nakajima
- Koikeya The nori shio / The kōji shio (2021){{Cite web |date=September 30, 2021 |title=相葉雅紀、湖池屋60周年ポテトチップスの"顔"に「嵐のメンバーと食べたい」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2208582/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216032723/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2208582/full/ |archive-date=February 16, 2023 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}
- Koikeya The Ebi (2022){{Cite web |date=27 June 2022 |title=相葉雅紀、真っ赤なスーツで“海老ぞりジャンプ” 撮影ではプロフェッショナルぶり見せる |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2239907/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007075017/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2239907/ |archive-date=7 October 2024 |access-date=6 October 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}
- KoiJaga (2022){{Cite web |date=3 October 2022 |title=相葉雅紀“濃い思い出”は2回迎えた2000年 オーストラリアとハワイで年越し「もう2度とできないだろうな」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2251300/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009042245/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2251300/full/ |archive-date=9 October 2022 |access-date=9 October 2022 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=3 October 2022 |title=うまさ、高密度！「濃いじゃが アンチョビオリーブ」発売記念キャンペーンを実施！ |url=https://koikeya.co.jp/news/detail/1393.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007080713/https://koikeya.co.jp/news/detail/1393.html |archive-date=7 October 2024 |access-date=6 October 2024 |website=Koikeya |language=Japanese}}
- Koikeya Pride Potato (2023, with Kento Nakajima){{Cite web |title=芋の旨みと神業食感 |url=https://koikeya-pridepotato.jp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216031608/https://koikeya-pridepotato.jp/ |archive-date=February 16, 2023 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=Koikeya |language=Japanese}}
- Koikeya The sozai no gochisō potato (2023){{Cite web |date=20 July 2023 |title=「The 素材のご馳走」シリーズは“夜まで待てない！” 誘惑に負けちゃう相葉雅紀さんの 豪快な食べっぷりに注目！ |url=https://koikeya.co.jp/news/detail/1489.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007081858/https://koikeya.co.jp/news/detail/1489.html |archive-date=7 October 2024 |access-date=7 October 2024 |website=Koikeya |language=Japanese}}
- Koikeya Farm (2024){{Cite web |date=4 October 2024 |title=“湖池屋オリジナルブランド芋でつくるポテトチップス”ついに定番化！「KOIKEYA FARM 黄金の果肉 天海の焼き塩／白金ダンディ すじ青のり」－プロモーションには相葉雅紀さんの起用が決定！－ |url=https://koikeya.co.jp/news/detail/1630.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004061431/https://koikeya.co.jp/news/detail/1630.html |archive-date=4 October 2024 |access-date=4 October 2024 |website=Koikeya |language=Japanese}}
- Sumitomo Life Insurance Company W Stage Future Design (April 2011-March 2015){{Cite web |date=10 June 2011 |title=住友生命保険「ボクの、ワタシの、未来」編 |url=https://www.advertimes.com/20110610/article19099/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707094844/https://www.advertimes.com/20110610/article19099/ |archive-date=7 July 2023 |access-date=7 July 2023 |website=Advertimes |language=Japanese}}
- Tokio Marine & Nichido (January 2022 – 2023){{Cite web |date=January 21, 2022 |title=相葉雅紀扮するおっちょこちょいな男性をサポート、東京海上日動の新CM |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/462514 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322044710/https://natalie.mu/music/news/462514 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |website=Natalie |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2023 |title=相葉雅紀 東京海上日動新CM登場！「割と心配性」と告白も |url=https://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/society/108123 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322030245/https://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/society/108123 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |website=Edgeline Tokyo |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2023 |title=相葉雅紀「割と心配性」 リスク予防のため念入りな準備で不安を軽減 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2272273/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322043622/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2272273/full/ |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |access-date=March 22, 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}
Personal life
On September 28, 2021, Aiba announced his marriage through a letter he released in their fan club website.{{cite news |title=Two Arashi members announce marriage - NHK WORLD-JAPAN News |url=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210928_26/ |access-date=28 September 2021 |work=NHK WORLD |date=28 September 2021 |language=en}} It was reported on October 23, 2022, via his agency, that he and his wife had welcomed their first born, a boy. The date of birth was not revealed.{{Cite web |title=相葉雅紀がパパに 第1子男児誕生「無事に生まれてきてくれたことに感謝」 二宮に続き嵐2人目 |url=https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/23070282/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025020916/https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/23070282/ |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Livedoor |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |title=相葉雅紀に第1子男児誕生「無事に産まれてきてくれたことに感謝」 二宮和也に続き嵐2人目のパパに |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2254191/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025020955/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2254191/ |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Oricon |date=October 23, 2022 |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |title=Masaki Aiba Welcomes 1st Child |url=https://aramajapan.com/news/masaki-aiba-welcomes-1st-child/119807/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023221507/https://aramajapan.com/news/masaki-aiba-welcomes-1st-child/119807/ |archive-date=October 23, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Arama Japan|date=October 23, 2022 }}
Filmography
= Television =
== Television programs ==
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! class="unsortable" | Related program ! class="unsortable" | Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | Ref. |
|---|
| 2004
| | Assistant to Ken Shimura | Aiba and others interact with animals in and outside the studio |
| 2011
| Masaki Aiba's Bartender Strategy | Bartender drama | Host | TV Asahi special |
| 2013
| Aiba Manabu | | Host | Cooking show with cooking-related learning |
| 2020
| I love Minna no Doubutsuen | Tensai! Shimura Dōbutsuen | Host | Followed same format as previous show |
| 2021
| VS Damashii | Host | Replaced Arashi's program, keeping same format |
| 2022
| Aa! Minna no doubutsuen | I love Minna no Doubutsuen | Host | Format changed, focusing on rescue animals |
| 2023
| Mokushichi marubatsubu | VS Damashii | Host | Program gave opportunity to guest celebrities to have challenges not included in School Clubs | {{Cite web |date=14 October 2023 |title=えなりかずき、相葉雅紀と新バラエティでタッグ「頼りにしています!」 |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20231014-2792343/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240504062514/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20231014-2792343/|archive-date=4 May 2024 |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=My Navi |language=Japanese}} |
| rowspan="5"|2024
| Aiba marubatsubu | Mokushichi marubatsubu | Host | Program follows some of the same format of previews one |
| Monomane Monster
| | Host | Celebrity impressions. Co-hosted by Takashi Yoshimura | {{Cite web |date=8 May 2024 |title=相葉雅紀＆ノブコブ・吉村崇MCの新たなものまね特番「モノマネMONSTER」が始動！「笑い転げました」 |url=https://www.tvguide.or.jp/news/news-2873149/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510125706/https://www.tvguide.or.jp/news/news-2873149/ |archive-date=10 May 2024 |access-date=10 May 2024 |website=TV Guide Japan |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |title=モノマネMONSTER🈑🈓総勢23組が参戦！モノマネ日本一決定戦！ |url=https://bangumi.org/tv_events/seasons?ggm_group_id=45&season_id=862977 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125064440/https://bangumi.org/tv_events/seasons?ggm_group_id=45&season_id=862977 |archive-date=25 November 2024 |access-date=25 November 2024 |website=Bangumi G Guide |language=Japanese}} |
| A big family on the mountain! 14 years of the Honda family's 3 boys and 4 girls' "laughter and tears"
| | Host | A deep look at the family who chose the mountains over the city |
| 24 Hr TV (Telethon)
| | Chosen as 1st of 24 hosts | Hosts 1 of the 24 sections in this year's event | {{Cite web |date=17 July 2024 |title=「24人でつなぐ24時間テレビ」に相葉雅紀、岩田剛典らが出演へ…企画ラインナップも発表 |url=https://thetv.jp/news/detail/1208057/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717011524/https://thetv.jp/news/detail/1208057/ |archive-date=17 July 2024 |access-date=17 July 2024 |website=The Television |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=17 July 2024 |title=相葉雅紀、24時間テレビ出演「保護犬たちの現状を知って」 制作PがSTARTO ENTERTAINMENT所属タレント起用に言及 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2336388/full/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717011629/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2336388/full/ |archive-date=17 July 2024 |access-date=17 July 2024 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} |
| Geinō-kai shin'yū dokyumento jiman no tomodachi o jiman no furusato ni tsurete kaerimashita!
| | Guest | Hosted by Viking's Nishimura and Kotoge. Kotoge takes long time friend Aiba to his hometown |
==Dramas==
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | Ref. |
|---|
| 1997
| Bokura no Yūki: Miman Toshi | Akira | | |
| rowspan="3"| 1998
| Don't Worry! | Hideto | Episode: "Boku Tantei ni Naritai" | |
| Boys Be... Jr.
| Kanji Sugiyama / Naoyuki | Episodes: "Imitation Couple", "Christmas wa Kimi to Isshoni" | |
| Shōnentachi
| Kei Matsushita | | |
| rowspan="4"|1999
| Nekketsu Ren'ai-dō | Yūji Ueda / Hiroshi Kanda / Yamanaka Taichi | Episodes: "Iteza no O-gata Boy", "Sasoriza no A-gata Boy", "Oushiza no O-gata boy" |
| Ppoi!
| Banri Kusaka | | |
| Kowai Nichiyōbi
| Masaki Aiba | Episode: "Ugokasu Na!" | |
| V no Arashi
| Masaki Aiba | Lead role with Arashi members | |
| 2000
| Shijō Saiaku no Dēto | Date king / Yūichiro | Lead role | |
| rowspan="2"| 2001
| Mukodono | Ryo Takeyama | | |
| Shōnen Taiya: Gypsy
| Roku | Four-episode drama | |
| 2002
| Shōnen Taiya: Aoki-san Chi no Oku-san | Masaki | Four-episode drama |
| rowspan="4"| 2003
| Yoiko no Mikata | Akira Mataki | Episode: "Chichi to Musume... Namida no Doronko Asobi" | |
| Kaigo Kazoku: Hana, Sakimakka
| Akira Mataki | Television special | |
| Gekidan Engimono: Kurū ga Mama
| Kazuya | Lead role, four-episode drama | |
| Yankee Bokō ni Kaeru
| Tetsuji Yashiki | | |
| rowspan="2"| 2006
| Triple Kitchen | Eisaku Odajima | Television special | |
| Kuitan Special
| Extra | |
| 2009
| My Girl | Masamune Kazama | Lead role | |
| rowspan="2"| 2010
| Akira Tanada | Lead role with Arashi members, television special | |
| Freeter, Ie o Kau
| Hirata | Episode: "Kaa-san ga, Waratta" | |
| 2011
| Ryū Sasakura | Lead role | |
| 2011
| Hirata | Guest appearance | |
| 2012
| Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri | Yoshitaro Katayama | Lead role | |
| 2013
| Last Hope | Takumi Hatano | Lead role | |
| 2015
| Kenta Kurata | Lead role | |
| 2017
| Kizoku Tantei | Kizoku Tantei | Lead role | |
| 2018
| Boku to Shippo to Kagurazaka | Tatsuya Kōenji | Lead role | |
| 2019
| Kizuna no Pedal | Miyazawa Takashi (adult) | Lead role, 24 Hour TV drama special | |
| 2021
| The Men of the Wada Family | Yū Wada | Lead role |
| rowspan="2" |2023
| Hitoribotchi ~ Hitori to hito o tsunagu ai no monogatari | Sugi Shinya | Lead role, TBS |{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2023 |title=相葉雅紀、TBSドラマ初主演で"孤独な青年"に 石井ふく子P最新作が春放送「全力で演じさせていただこう」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2265681/full/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129043843/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2265681/full/ |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |title=一人ぼっち 〜 一人と人をつなぐ愛の物語 |url=https://www.tbs.co.jp/hitoribotti_tbs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129045530/https://www.tbs.co.jp/hitoribotti_tbs/ |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |website=TBS / Hitoribotti |language=Japanese}} |
| Kyō Kara Hitman
| Tokichi Inaba | Lead role, TV Asahi |{{Cite web |date=18 July 2023 |title=嵐・相葉雅紀の『VS魂グラデーション』が9月に終了、10月から新バラエティー番組に出演内定、『今日からヒットマン』地上波連続ドラマも決定し主演に |url=https://www.jprime.jp/articles/-/28625 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723081703/https://www.jprime.jp/articles/-/28625 |archive-date=23 July 2023 |access-date=24 July 2023 |website=jprime |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=18 July 2023 |title=相葉雅紀が10月から「漫画原作」ドラマで主演、『VS魂』9月終了も10月からフジ新番組が内定！ |url=https://news.biglobe.ne.jp/entertainment/0718/sjo_230718_6973427298.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724062454/https://news.biglobe.ne.jp/entertainment/0718/sjo_230718_6973427298.html |archive-date=24 July 2023 |access-date=24 July 2023 |website=Big Globe |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web |date=26 August 2023 |title=『今日からヒットマン』相葉雅紀×オークラ×木村ひさしでドラマ化 ドラマP「ヒットマン姿の相葉さんは相当カッコいい」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2292321/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826003911/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2292321/ |archive-date=26 August 2023 |access-date=26 August 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}} |
==Documentaries==
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | Ref. |
|---|
| 2011–2012
| 21-nin no Wa | Narrator | Documentary series | |
| 2020
| Daremo Shiranai Shimura Ken | Himself | Television special | |
==Animation==
=Film=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | Ref. |
|---|
| 1998
| Shinjuku Shōnen Tantei-dan | Sōsuke Hashiba | | |
| 2002
| Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy | Shun Okano | Lead role | |
| 2004
| Pikanchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy | Shun Okano | | |
| 2007
| Kiiroi Namida | Shōichi Inoue | Lead role with Arashi members | |
| 2011
| Japan's Wildlife: The Untold Story | Narrator | Documentary film | |
| rowspan="2"| 2014
| Pikanchi Life Is Hard Tabun Happy | Shun Okano | Lead role with Arashi members | |
| Miracle Debikuro-kun no Koi to Mahō
| Hikari Yamamoto | Lead role | |
| 2022
| It's in the Woods | Jun'ichi Tanaka | Lead role |
Discography
=Solo songs=
= Musical contributions =
Are You Happy? song
"Seishun boogie" (recording under Aiba's supervision)
Stage
Awards
Books
| class=wikitable
! Name ! Release date ! ISBN ! Notes ! Ref |
| Easy every day! Aiba Manabu's 365-day vegetable recipes
| December 15, 2023 | 4910596186 | Topped Oricon's Weekly Culinary & Gourmet Ranking in the first week of release | {{Cite web |title=週間 料理・グルメランキング 2023年12月25日付 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/obr/w/2023-12-25/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222113408/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/obr/w/2023-12-25/ |archive-date=22 December 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023 |website=Oricon |language=Japanese}}{{Cite book |title=毎日かんたん！相葉マナブの365日野菜レシピ |id={{ASIN|4910596186|country=jp}} |language=Japanese}} |
|---|
References
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External links
- [https://www.storm-labels.co.jp/s/js/artist/J0004/profile?ima=0000#p2/ Storm Labels Profile]
- [https://starto.jp/s/p/artist/10/profile Masaki Aiba (Arashi) | Starto Entertainment profile]
- {{IMDb name|2161575}}
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{{Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix Best Actor}}
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