Momoiro Clover Z(ももいろクローバーZ,Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto)is aJapanese idolgirl group,commonly abbreviated asMCZorMomoclo(ももクロ,Momokuro).

Momoiro Clover Z
Background information
Also known asMCZ, Momoclo
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2008(2008)–present
Labels
MembersKanako Momota
Shiori Tamai
Ayaka Sasaki
Reni Takagi
Past membersAkari Hayami
Momoka Ariyasu
WebsiteJapanese site
English site

The four members of MCZ are known for energetic performances, incorporating elements of ballet, gymnastics, and action movies.[1]

MCZ is notable for being the first female group to hold a solo concert atNational Olympic Stadiumin Japan, as well as providing theme music foranimetelevision series such asSailor Moon,Dragon Ball,andPokémon.[2]

In 2013, the group grossed the fourth highest total sales revenue by a music artist in Japan, with over¥5.2 billion.[3]During 2016, about 636,000 people attended their live concerts, the most ever for a Japanese female group.[4][5]MCZ was ranked as the most popular female Japanese group from 2013 to 2018, and 2020 to 2022.[6][7]

MCZ has collaborated with other performers, including a 2015 recording with American hard rock bandKISS,marking KISS's first collaborative recording.[8]In 2016, their first overseas tour titledTrans America Ultra Livewas held inHawaii,Los Angeles,andNew York.[9]They sold more than 3 million physical copies in Japan.

Members

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External videos
Who is Momoiro Clover Z?
A short introductory video in English

On stage, Momoiro Clover Z members are easily distinguished by the colors of their clothes, similar to the characters fromSuper Sentai[10]orPower Rangers.In some songs and music videos, the group loosely parodies them.[11][12]

Name Color Birth date and age Notes
Kanako Momota Red (1994-07-12)July 12, 1994(age 30) Leader
Shiori Tamai Yellow (1995-06-04)June 4, 1995(age 29) Nickname: Shiorin
Ayaka Sasaki Pink (1996-06-11)June 11, 1996(age 28) Nickname: Ārin
Reni Takagi Purple (1993-06-21)June 21, 1993(age 31) Former leader
Former members
Akari Hayami Blue (1995-03-17)March 17, 1995(age 29) Nickname: Akarin, former sub leader
Momoka Ariyasu Green (1995-03-15)March 15, 1995(age 29) Former child dancer ofEXILE

Before the group made its debut, other girls were in the lineup: Sumire Fujishiro, Manami Ikura,Yukina Kashiwa(later a member ofNogizaka46), Tsukina Takai (later became a member ofSKE48), Miyū Wagawa, and Runa Yumikawa.

Timeline

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History

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2008–2009: Conception and beginnings

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The group was formed in the spring of 2008 as a 5-member unit, originally namedMomoiro Clover( "Pink Clover" or, literally, "Peach-Colored Clover" ). The name was chosen to imply that the group was composed of innocent girls who wanted to bring happiness to people.[13]Ariyasu Momoka joined the group after their first single. Later in 2011, after the departure ofAkari Hayamifrom the group, management added the letter "Z" to the group's name. The group's slogan is "Idols you can meet right now"(いま, hội えるアイドル,Ima, aeru aidoru).

Momoiro Clover began as a street act in 2008, performing for bystanders in Tokyo'sYoyogi Park.[11]As most members were students attending school on weekdays, the group was active mainly on weekends, leading them to be nicknamed "Weekend Heroines"(Chu mạt ヒロイン,Shūmatsu Hiroin).[14]In a one-year period, Momoiro Clover had a number of line-up changes. In March 2009, they became a five-member unit composed ofReni Takagi,Kanako Momota,Akari Hayami,Shiori Tamai,andAyaka Sasaki.[15]

To support and promote their firstindiesingle, "Momoiro Punch",Momoiro Clover took advantage of school holidays from May to August and went by minibus on a long tour across Japan. They gave a total of 104 concerts in 24 electronic stores of theYamada Denkinetwork. The girls slept in the minivan, and group's managers drove.[11]In the middle of the tour,Momoka Ariyasuwas added to the group as a sixth member.[16]The single was sold only at the group's live events and those sales were enough for it to place 11th in theOriconDaily Singles Chart and 23rd in the weekly chart.[17]

2010: Major debut

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In March 2010, the girls stated their goals: to take first place onOricon,to participate inKōhaku Uta Gassen,to perform atBudokan.[note 1][18]They usually performed in a small club with live music or on a roof of a department store. They sometimes set a simulated stage ofNational Olympic Stadium,where notable musicians are allowed to perform.[19]

Their first major-label single "Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo"was released in May.[20]The single debuted on Japan's Oricon Daily Singles Chart at the first position, and at number 3 for the week.[17][21]Momoiro Clover then moved toKing Records.The group's first single with King was "Pinky Jones",composed by Narasaki from the Japanese rock bandCoaltar of the Deeperswith a "more chaotic" approach than previous songs. December 24 marked Momoiro Clover's first solo concert at a concert hall. Nihon Seinenkan, a venue with a capacity of 1,300 seats, was sold out in 30 minutes.[22]

2011: Shift to Momoiro Clover "Z"

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Live in April 2011

In January 2011 at the release event for a new song, sub-leaderAkari Hayamistated that she had decided to withdraw from the group in April. Hayami explained that her character was not suited to being an idol and that her dream was to become an actress.[23]At the April 10 Akari Hayami "graduation" concert, the group's management announced the name change toMomoiro Clover Zafter Hayami's departure.[24]In Japan,Z(ゼット)symbolizes ultimateness and this letter is often appended to a title (e.g.,Mazinger ZandDragon Ball Z).Zis officially pronounced as/zɛd/(British pronunciation) when the name is used in spoken English.[25]The band has gone on record saying in an interview that the Z in the title is a reference to the famous anime series,Dragon Ball Zstating "The Z in our name is a very obvious reference toDragon Ball Z"and that" It's a awesome and very influential series ".

Momoiro Clover Z's first single after Hayami's departure was "Z Densetsu: Owarinaki Kakumei",accompanied by a new group image and stage performance.[26]The girls wore outfits with helmets and so-called "transformation belts" reminiscent of Japanese superhero movies, and the music video also borrowed from such "Super Sentai"imagery.[26]In July, Momoiro Clover Z released their first album,Battle and Romance.Later in December,Hotexpressdescribed the band as the number-one breakthrough idol artist of 2011 and stated that the album became a big turning point for them.[1]Next February,Battle and Romancewon the Grand Prix at theCD Shop Awardsas the best CD of the year selected by music shop employees from all over the country. Momoiro Clover Z was the first idol group to win the award.[27][28]On Christmas Day, 2011, Momoiro Clover Z gave a concert atSaitama Super Arenato their biggest audience to date: all 10,000 tickets were sold out.[29]

2012: Rising popularity in Japan

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In May 2012, Momoiro Clover Z performed in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The former Prime Minister,Najib Razak,personally greeted the group. In June, Momoiro Clover Z opened a national tour, which closed with a sold-out show atSeibu Domein August to a capacity crowd of 37,000 fans.[10][30][31]Both dates were broadcast live to selected cinemas across Japan, the latter also to Taiwan and Hong Kong.[32]

Live at Japan Expo 2012 in Paris

The group recorded an ending theme song forPokémon'sBest Wishesseries (titled "Mite Mite Kocchichi" and included in the eighth single "Otome Sensō"as a coupling track).[33]In July, Momoiro Clover Z performed atJapan Expo2012 in Paris.[34][35]

Momoiro Clover Z's ninth single "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo",which appeared in November, topped theBillboard JapanHot 100 chart, becoming their first single to do so.[36]They contributed to the animeJoshirakuwith "Nippon Egao Hyakkei"as the ending theme which was released on 5 September with a prior early release in iTunes Japan on 22 August.[37]

On December 31, Momoiro Clover Z performed atKōhaku Uta Gassen,an annual New-Year-Eve music show hosted byNHK,for the first time.[38]Going to Kōhaku had been the group's goal for a long time.[39]During the January 1Ustreambroadcast, Momoiro Clover Z made several announcements: that the band set a new goal for itself — to give a concert at theNational Olympic Stadium,an arena with 60–70,000 capacity, that they would release a new album in spring, and thatMomoka Ariyasuhad to undergo a throat treatment and she would not sing or even talk until the end of January.[40]The treatment was subsequently prolonged for another month, until the end of February. During the group's live Ustream broadcasts, Momoka communicated by drawing and writing on amarkerboard.At live performances, other members took turns in singing her parts.[41]

2013:5th Dimension

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Momoiro Clover Z's second full-length album5th Dimensionwas released in April. It sold 180,000 copies in the first week and debuted on top of theOriconcharts, with the first albumBattle and Romanceresurging to number two.[42]Finally, it won a platinum disk award.[43]In August, Momoiro Clover Z held a concert atNissan Stadium.It has the largest capacity in Japan.[44]

2014: Dream come true

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In March, the group held a solo concert atNational Olympic Stadium,realizing one of their dreams since the debut.[45]Such solo concerts had only been performed by six groups until then. Momoiro Clover Z was the first female group and also became the fastest group ever, which achieved that in six years.[46]As a two-day concert, a total of 150,000 people watched in the stadium and at live viewing venues.[47]

In May, the group released their 11th single "Naite mo Iin Da yo";B-side" My Dear Fellow "made its debut atYankee Stadiumwhen it was used forMasahiro Tanaka's warm up for his first game with theNew York Yankees.[48]The group also provided thetheme musicfor the animeSailor Moon Crystal.[49]The title is "Moon Pride"(the group's 12th single released in July).[50][51][52]

In August, the group performed atLady Gaga's concert as an opening act.[53]It was a part of Gaga's world tour named "ArtRave: The Artpop Ball"and held in Japan. Momoiro Clover Z was selected by Gaga herself.[53]

2015: Collaboration with KISS

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On January 28, 2015, Momoiro Clover Z released a collaboration single with the American hard rock bandKISS,titled "Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina".It was the first time for KISS to release a collaboration CD with another artist.[8]In Japan, it was released physically in two versions: Momoiro Clover Z edition (CD+Blu-ray) and KISS edition (CD only).[54][55]An alternate mix of the single's title song was also included as an opening track on the Japanese-only SHM-CD albumBest of KISS 40,released in Japan on the same day.[56][57]

In February 2015, a joint performance recorded by Momoiro Clover Z andRats & Starfor theFuji TVshowMusic Fairwas removed from broadcast due to controversy over the appearance of both groups inblackfacein the performance, a photo of which Rats & Star had tweeted before the broadcast date after recording.[58]AChange.orgpetition had been started after the tweet byJapan TimescontributorBaye McNeil,who is African American, amid conversations overracism in Japan.[59]Amid the controversy, Momoiro Clover Z cancelled their appearance at a Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan film screening.[60]

Momoiro Clover Z provided the theme song, "Z no Chikai"which was released as their fifteenth single on April 29, 2015, for theDragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'theatrical anime film. The group also voiced the Angels at the end of the film.[61][62]

2016:Amaranthus/Hakkin no YoakeandTrans America Ultra Live

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The group released their third studio albumAmaranthusand fourth studio albumHakkin no Yoakein a double release in Japan on February 17, 2016. The albums debuted at #1 and #2 in the Oricon weekly albums chart.[63]The group held a dome trek tour for the two albums.[64]

In early April 2016, the group announced[65]their first overseas tour titledTrans America Ultra Liveand appeared inHawaii,Los AngelesandNew York[9]

2017: MTV Unplugged

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2018: 10th Anniversary Best Album

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On January 21,Momoka Ariyasugraduated from the group, leaving MCZ with only four members. In April, they released their 18th single, "Xiao yi Xiao". On May 23, they released a new best of album for their tenth anniversary calledMomo mo Juu, Bancha mo Debana.

2019–2021: Self-Titled Album

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On May 17, 2019, Momoiro Clover Z released their self-titled fifth studio album, their first studio album to not feature Momoka Ariyasu and their first as a four-member group. In 2021, they performed the theme song for theSailor Moon Eternalmovie.

2020 to 2025 Timeline

  • 2020-2021:Focused on virtual concerts and online fan engagement due to the pandemic, with special digital performances and releases.
  • 2023:
    • Celebrated their 15th anniversary with a nationwide tour.
    • Released singles like "MONONOFU NIPPON" and "Chikai Mirai."
    • Collaborated with Hotei and Ken Matsudaira.
  • 2024:
    • Released singles including "Brand New Day," "Heroes," and "Renacer Serenade."
    • Hosted the 8th annual song battle "Love’s New Year’s Eve."
  • 2025:
    • Scheduled to headline the Kansai Collection 2025 Spring/Summer event.
    • Released "Event Horizon" as the theme song for a Gundam arcade game.

2021–2022:Shukuten

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2023–present:Idola

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Music style

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Kanako Momota performing her iconic "Shrimp jump"

The band's songs are intentionally ridiculous "hyperactive J-pop numbers".[66][67]Their live performances are heavily choreographed and feature acrobatic stunts.[10]The group is noted for their "anarchic energy" that is similar to that of punk bands.[68]The response from the audience has been characterised as "seismic".[69]

Some of Momoiro Clover's works are quite complex, switching from one musical style to another during one song and connecting "seemingly unconnected melodies".[67][68]The group has worked with many noted songwriters and musicians, belonging to different genres of music, from pop to punk and heavy metal.[68]Overall, the group and its music has been noted as progressive and forward-thinking.[67][68]Ian Martin fromThe Japan Timesdubbed Momoiro Clover "a pop group who provoke squealing, teenage admiration from punks, indie kids, noise musicians and heavy-psychedelic longhairs throughout the Japanese underground music scene".[67]Momoiro Clover "is known for upbeat tunes, eccentric choreography and the members' costumes".[35]A music critic fromThe Japan Timescites Momoiro Clover as an example of "a seamless integration of personality, image, and music, with each element mutually complementary".[70]

Discography

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Collaboration

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Momoiro Clover Z have collaborated with overseas artists.

The group sings the theme music for the following anime.

Overseas performances

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  • Japan Media Arts Festival 2011 in Dortmund, Germany (September 9)[76]
  • Hari Belia Negara 2012 in Putrajaya, Malaysia (May 26)[77]
  • Japan Expo 2012in Paris, France (July 5)[78]
  • Anime Expo 2015in Los Angeles, California (July 2)[79]
  • Japan SAKURA Festival 2016 in Hanoi, Vietnam (April 16, 17)
  • Bilibili Macro Link 2016 in Shanghai, China (July 23)
  • Trans America Ultra Live 2016 in Hawaii, Los Angeles and New York (November 15–19)

Awards

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In 2012, their first albumBattle and Romancewon theCD Shop Awardas the best CD of the previous year as voted by music shop salesclerks from all over Japan.[27]It was the first time anidol(group) got this prize.[28]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 Battle and Romance CD Shop Awards— Grand Prix[27][28] Won
2013 "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo" Space Shower Music Video Awards— Special Award[80] Won
MTV Video Music Award Japanfor Best Choreography Won
Momoiro Clover Z MTV Europe Music Award for Best Japanese Act Won
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Japan and Korea Act Nominated
2015 Maku ga Agaru 39th Japan Academy Prize— Popularity Award[81] Won
The 40thHochi Film Award— Special Award[82] Won

Filmography

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Horror film.During filming, the girls were reportedly led to believe they were participating in a documentary about an urban legend and that everything happening was genuine.[83]
  • The Citizen Police 69(Thị dân ポリス69)- March 2011[84]
  • Ninifuni- February 2012[85][86]
  • Momodora(ももドラ momo+dra)- February 2012
5-episode internet dramaomnibus film.[87]
The five members played leading roles and later wonJapan Academy Prize.[81]

Notes

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  1. ^At the same ceremony, Momoiro Clover signed a contract withUniversal Records.The public contract signing ceremony featured the weighing of every member to determine if they passed the weight requirement set by the record label foridols.If the band passed the requirement, they would sign a permanent contract.Reni Takagifailed, resulting in a temporary contract.

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