It has been announced that Satoshi Ohno of Arashi will depart from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT on May 31.

As previously reported, Arashi will conclude its activities following the live tour 'ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2026: We are ARASHI,' which is scheduled to wrap up on May 31 at Tokyo Dome. In a statement regarding Ohno’s departure, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT said, “We respect Satoshi Ohno’s decision as he embarks on a new path. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude for his many accomplishments over the years.”

Ohno also shared a message on the agency’s official website. He expressed his appreciation to the company he has been with for approximately 32 years, as well as to the many staff members, associates, and fans who have supported him. “After Arashi concludes its activities, I hope to move forward at my own pace and in my own way. But first, I want to give it my all and run full speed alongside all of the members of Arashi until May 31,” he stated.