Momoiro Clover Z

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Momoiro Clover Z (Z is pronounced /zd/ on "5th The

Power" or /zi/ on "Z Densetsu: Owarinaki Kakumei".) ( Momoiro Clover Z
Z Momoiro Kurb Zetto) is a Japanese
idol group. It is commonly abbreviated as MCZ or Momoclo
( Momokuro).

The five members of MCZ are known for energetic

performances, incorporating elements of ballet, gymnastics,
and action movies.[1]

MCZ are the first female group to hold a solo concert at

National Olympic Stadium in Japan. They are the only group
to provide theme music for three major Japanese anime
television series with worldwide distribution: Sailor Moon, Live in August 2011
Dragon Ball Z and Pokmon.[2] Background information

In 2013, MCZ grossed the fourth highest total sales revenue Also known as MCZ, Momoclo
by a music artist in Japan, with over 5.2 billion.[3] During Origin Tokyo, Japan
2016, about 636 thousand people attended their live concerts, Genres J-pop bubblegum pop rock
the most ever for a Japanese female group.[4][5] MCZ has
been ranked as the most popular female Japanese idol group Years active 2008present
from 2013 to 2016.[6][7][8][9][10] Labels Evil Line Records

MCZ has collaborated with other performers, including a Associated acts Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku Team
2015 recording with American hard rock band KISS, Syachihoko Tacoyaki Rainbow
marking KISS' first ever collaborative recording.[11] In 2016, Tokimeki Sendenbu Batten
their first overseas tour titled Trans America Ultra Live was Showjo Tai Rock A Japonica
held in Hawaii, Los Angeles and New York.[12] Animetal USA Iginari Tohoku
San
Website Japanese site
Contents English site

1 Members Members Kanako Momota

2 History Shiori Tamai
2.1 2008-2009: Conception and beginnings Ayaka Sasaki
2.2 2010: Major debut Momoka Ariyasu
2.3 2011: Shift to Momoiro Clover "Z" Reni Takagi
2.4 2012: Rising popularity in Japan
2.5 2013: 5th Dimension Past members Akari Hayami et al.
2.6 2014: Dream come true
2.7 2015: Collaboration with KISS
2.8 2016: Amaranthus/Hakkin no Yoake and
Trans America Ultra Live
3 Music style
4 Discography
5 Collaboration
6 Overseas performances
7 Awards
8 Filmography
9 See also
10 Notes
11 References
 12 External links

Members
On stage, Momoiro Clover Z members are easily distinguished by the External video
colors of their clothes, similar to the characters from Power Rangers[13]
(known as Super Sentai in Japan). In some songs and music videos, the Who is Momoiro Clover Z?
group loosely parodies them.[14][15] A short introductory video in English

Name Color Birth date and age Notes

Kanako Momota Red July 12, 1994 Leader
Shiori Tamai Yellow June 4, 1995 Nickname: Shiorin
Ayaka Sasaki Pink June 11, 1996 Nickname: rin
Momoka Ariyasu Green March 15, 1995 Former child dancer of EXILE
Reni Takagi Purple June 21, 1993 Former leader

Former members
Akari Hayami Blue March 17, 1995 Nickname: AkarinFormer sub leader

Before the group made its debut, other girls were in the lineup: Sumire Fujishiro, Manami Ikura, Yukina
Kashiwa (later a member of Nogizaka46), Tsukina Takai, Miy Wagawa, and Runa Yumikawa.

History
2008-2009: Conception and beginnings

Formed in the spring of 2008 as a six-member unit, the group was originally named Momoiro 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.[16] Later in 2011, after the departure of Akari Hayami
from the group, management added the letter "Z" to the group's name. The group's slogan is "Idols you can
meet right now" ( Ima, aeru aidoru).

Momoiro Clover began as a street act in 2008, performing for bystanders in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park.[14] As most
members were students attending school on weekdays, the group was active mainly on weekends, leading them
to be nicknamed "Weekend Heroines" ( Shmatsu Hiroin).[17] In a one-year period, Momoiro
Clover had a number of line-up changes. In March 2009, they became a five-member unit composed of Reni
Takagi, Kanako Momota, Akari Hayami, Shiori Tamai, and Ayaka Sasaki.[18]

To support and promote their first indie single, "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 the Yamada Denki network. The girls slept in the minivan, and group's
managers drove.[14] In the middle of the tour, Momoka Ariyasu was added to the group as a sixth member.[19]
The single was sold only at the group's live events and those sales were enough for it to place 11th in the
Oricon Daily Singles Chart and 23rd in the weekly chart.[20]

2010: Major debut

In March 2010, the girls stated their goals: to take first place on Oricon, to participate in Khaku Uta Gassen, to
perform at Budokan.[note 1][21] They usually performed in a small club with live music or on a roof of a
department store. They sometimes set a simulated stage of National Olympic Stadium, where notable musicians
are allowed to perform.[22]
Their first major-label single "Ikuze! Kait Shjo" was released in May.[23] The single debuted on Japan's
Their first major-label single "Ikuze! Kait Shjo" was released in May.[23] The single debuted on Japan's
Oricon Daily Singles Chart at the first position, and at number 3 for the week.[20][24] Momoiro Clover then
moved to King Records. The group's first single with King was "Pinky Jones", composed by Narasaki from the
Japanese rock band Coaltar of the Deepers with 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.[25]

2011: Shift to Momoir o Clover "Z"

In January 2011 at the release event for a new song, sub-leader Akari
Hayami stated 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.[26] At the April 10
Akari Hayami "graduation" concert, the group's management
announced the name change to Momoiro Clover Z after Hayami's

departure.[27] In Japan, Z symbolizes ultimateness and this letter is
often appended to a title (e.g., Mazinger Z and Dragon Ball Z). Z is
officially pronounced as /zd/ (British pronunciation) when the name is Live in April 2011
used in spoken English.[28]

Momoiro Clover Z's first single after Hayami's departure was "Z Densetsu: Owarinaki Kakumei", accompanied
by a new group image and stage performance.[29] 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.[29] In July, Momoiro Clover Z released their first album, Battle and Romance. Later in
December, Hotexpress described 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 Romance won the Grand Prix at
the CD Shop Awards as 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.[30][31] On Christmas Day, 2011, Momoiro Clover
Z gave a concert at Saitama Super Arena to their biggest audience to date: all 10,000 tickets were sold out.[32]

2012: Rising popularity in Japan

In May 2012, Momoiro Clover Z performed in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The Prime Minister, Najib Razak,
personally greeted the group. In June, Momoiro Clover Z opened a national tour, which closed with a sold-out
show at Seibu Dome in August to a capacity crowd of 37,000 fans.[13][33][34] Both dates were broadcast live to
selected cinemas across Japan, the latter also to Taiwan and Hong Kong.[35]

The group recorded an ending theme song for Pokmon's Best Wishes
series (titled "Mite Mite Kocchichi" and included in the eighth single
"Otome Sens" as a coupling track).[36] In July, Momoiro Clover Z
performed at Japan Expo 2012 in Paris.[37][38]

Momoiro Clover Z's ninth single "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo",

which appeared in November, topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100
chart, becoming their first single to do so.[39]

On December 31, Momoiro Clover Z performed at Khaku Uta Gassen, Live at Japan Expo 2012 in Paris
an annual New-Year-Eve music show hosted by NHK, for the first
time.[40] Going to Khaku had been the group's goal for a long time.[41] During the January 1 Ustream
broadcast, Momoiro Clover Z made several announcements: that the band set a new goal for itself to give a
concert at the National Olympic Stadium, an arena with 6070,000 capacity, that they would release a new
album in spring, and that Momoka Ariyasu had to undergo a throat treatment and she would not sing or even
talk until the end of January.[42] 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 a
markerboard. At live performances, other members took turns in singing her parts.[43]
2013: 5th Dimension

Momoiro Clover Z's second full-length album 5th Dimension was released in April. It sold 180,000 copies in
the first week and debuted on top of the Oricon charts, with the first album Battle and Romance resurging to
number two.[44] Finally, it won a platinum disk award.[45] In August, Momoiro Clover Z held a concert at
Nissan Stadium. It has the largest capacity in Japan.[46]

2014: Dream come true

In March, the group held a solo concert at National Olympic Stadium, realizing one of their dreams since the
debut.[47] Such solo concerts had been taken place only 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.[48] As a two-day
concert, a total of 150,000 people watched in the stadium and at live viewing venues.[49]

In May, the group released their 11th single "Naite mo Iin Da yo"; B-side "My Dear Fellow" made its debut at
Yankee Stadium when it was used for Masahiro Tanaka's warm up for his first game with the New York
Yankees.[50][51] The group also provided the theme music for the anime Sailor Moon Crystal.[52] The title is
"Moon Pride" (the group's 12th single released in July).[53][54][55]

In August, the group performed at Lady Gaga's concert as an opening act.[56] It was a part of Gaga's world tour
named "ArtRave: The Artpop Ball" and held in Japan. Momoiro Clover Z was designated by Gaga herself.[56]

2015: Collaboration with KISS

On January 28, 2015, Momoiro Clover Z released a collaboration single with the American hard rock band
KISS, titled "Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina". It was the first time for KISS to release a collaboration CD with
another artist.[11] In Japan, it was released physically in two versions: Momoiro Clover Z edition (CD+Blu-ray)
and KISS edition (CD only).[57][58] An alternate mix of the single's title song was also included as an opening
track on the Japanese-only SHM-CD album Best of KISS 40, released in Japan on the same day.[59][60]

In February 2015, Momoiro Clover Z were forced to cancel a film screening and press conference due to
controversy surrounding an appearance in blackface alongside Rats & Star.[61]

Momoiro Clover Z provided the theme song, "Z no Chikai" which was released as their fifteenth single on
April 29, 2015, for the Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' theatrical anime film. The group also voiced the Angels
at the end of the film.[62][63]

2016: Amaranthus/Hakkin no Y oake and Trans America Ultra Live

The group released their third studio album Amaranthus and fourth studio album Hakkin no Yoake in a double
release in Japan on February 17, 2016. The albums debuted at #1 and #2 in the Oricon weekly albums chart.[64]
The group held a dome trek tour for the two albums.[65]

In early April 2016, the group announced[66] their first overseas tour titled Trans America Ultra Live and
appeared in Hawaii, Los Angeles and New York[12]

Music style
The band's songs are intentionally ridiculous "hyperactive J-pop numbers".[67][68] Their live performances are
heavily choreographed and feature acrobatic stunts.[13] The group is noted for their "anarchic energy" that is
similar to that of punk bands.[69] The response from the audience has been characterised as "seismic".[70]
Some of Momoiro Clover's works are quite complex, switching from
one musical style to another during one song and connecting "seemingly
unconnected melodies".[68][69] The group has worked with many noted
songwriters and musicians, belonging to different genres of music, from
pop to punk and heavy metal.[69] Overall, the group and its music has
been noted as progressive and forward-thinking.[68][69] Ian Martin from
The Japan Times dubbed Momoiro Clover "a pop group who provoke
squealing, teenage admiration from punks, indie kids, noise musicians
and heavy-psychedelic longhairs throughout the Japanese underground Kanako Momota performing her
music scene". [68] Momoiro Clover "is known for upbeat tunes, eccentric iconic "Shrimp jump"
choreography and the members' costumes".[38] A music critic from The
Japan Times cites Momoiro Clover as an example of "a seamless
integration of personality, image, and music, with each element mutually complementary".[71]

Discography
Battle and Romance (2011)
5th Dimension (2013)
Amaranthus (2016)
Hakkin no Yoake (2016)

Collaboration
Momoiro Clover Z have collaborated with overseas artists.

Kiss released a collaboration single with Momoiro Clover Z, titled "Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina"
(January 2015).
Lady Gaga designated Momoiro Clover Z for an opening act of her concert (August 2014).[56]
Marty Friedman participated as a guitarist in "Mretsu Uch Kkykyoku Dai 7 Gakush "Mugen no
Ai"" (March 2012) and "Moon Pride" (July 2014).
Yngwie Malmsteen participated as a guitarist in "Mretsu Uch Kkykyoku Dai 7 Gakush "Mugen no
Ai" -Emperor Style-" (June 2014).

The group sings the theme music for the following anime.

Bodacious Space Pirates - "Mretsu Uch Kkykyoku Dai 7 Gakush "Mugen no Ai"" (March 2012)
Pokmon - "Mite Mite Kocchichi" (June 2012)
Joshiraku - "Nippon Egao Hyakkei" (June 2012) in collaboration with Yoshida Brothers
Sailor Moon - "Moon Pride" (July 2014)
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' - "Z no Chikai (April 2015)

Overseas performances
Japan Media Arts Festival 2011 in Dortmund, Germany (September 9)[72]
Hari Belia Negara 2012 in Putrajaya, Malaysia (May 26)[73]
Japan Expo 2012 in Paris, France (July 5)[74]
Anime Expo 2015 in Los Angeles, California (July 2)[75]
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 1519)

Awards
In 2012, their first album Battle and Romance won the CD Shop Award as the best CD of the previous year as
voted by music shop salesclerks from all over Japan.[30] It was the first time an idol (group) got this prize.[31]

Year Nominee/work Award Result

2012 Battle and Romance CD Shop Awards Grand Prix[30][31] Won
Space Shower Music Video Awards Special
Won
Award[76]
"Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo"
MTV Video Music Award Japan for Best
Won
Choreography
2013
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Japanese
Won
Act
Momoiro Clover Z
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Japan and
Nominated
Korea Act
39th Japan Academy Prize Popularity
Won
Award[77]
2015 Maku ga Agaru
The 40th Hochi Film Award Special
Won
Award[78]

Filmography
Shirome () - August 2010

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.[79]

The Citizen Police 69 (69) - March 2011[80]

Ninifuni - February 2012[81][82]
Momodora ( momo+dra) - February 2012

5-episode internet drama omnibus film.[83]

Maku ga Agaru () - February 2015

The five members played leading roles and later won Japan Academy Prize.[77]

See also
Sister groups
Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku
Team Syachihoko
Tacoyaki Rainbow

Notes
1. At the same ceremony, Momoiro Clover signed a contract with Universal 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 for idols. If the band passed the requirement, they would sign a
permanent contract. Reni Takagi failed, resulting in a temporary contract.

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External links
Official website (in Japanese)
Official website (in English)
YouTube channel (videos up to 2013; a shared channel with sister groups)
YouTube channel (videos from 2014)
Ustream channel

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