- Momoiro Clover Z
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Momoiro Clover Z Origin Japan Genres Pop Years active 2008–present Labels Happy Music, Universal J, King Members Reni Tagaki
Kanako Momota
Momoka Ariyasu
Shiori Tamai
Ayaka SasakiPast members Akari Hayami Momoiro Clover Z (ももいろクローバーZ Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto, Pink Clover Z, originally Momoiro Clover) is a Japanese female idol group of 5 selected members from Stardust Promotion Agency's section 3 (3B Junior unit). They are also referred to as Momoclo (ももクロ), Shūmatsu Heroine (週末ヒロイン, lit. "Weekend Heroine"). In early 2010, Momoiro Clover was signed to the major label Universal Records. In the second half of the year they signed to King Records.
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Members
- Reni Takagi (高城れに) represent color purple
- Kanako Momota (百田夏菜子) represent color red, leader
- Momoka Ariyasu (有安杏果) represent color green
- Shiori Tamai (玉井詩織) represent color yellow
- Ayaka Sasaki (佐々木彩夏) represent color pink
Momota Kanako was appointed the new leader of the group after Tagaki Reni stepped down because of leadership issues.
History
The group was formed on 17 May, 2008 during Stardust Agency's audition event for 3-B Jr.
In 2011, sub-leader Akari Hayami (Blue) stated that she had decided to step down from the group.[1] She retired from the group on 10 April. The group changed its name to Momoiro Clover Z after her departure to reflect the lineup change. The group mentions her absence in the song Z Legend -Endless Revolution-. The "announcer" shouts out "Blue!" with no response.
Discography
Singles
- "Momoiro Punch" (ももいろパンチ Momoiro Panchi, "PinkPunch")
- "Mirai e Susume!" (未来へススメ！ Go for the Future")
- "Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo" (行くぜっ！怪盗少女, Let's Go! Mysterious Thief Girl!)
- "Pinky Jones" (ピンキージョーンズ Pinkī Jōnzu)
- "Mirai Bowl" (ミライボウル Future Bowl)
- "Z Densetsu~Owarinaki Kakumei~" (Z伝説〜終わりなき革命〜, Z Legend -Endless Revolution-)
- "D' no Junjō" (D'の純情, D's Pure Heart)
Albums
- "Battle and Romance" (バトル アンド ロマンス Batoru ando Romansu)
DVD
Live Videos
Order Release Date Title Product Label 1st 3/23/2011 ももいろクリスマス in 日本青年館〜脱皮:DAPPI〜
Momoiro Chirstmas in Nihon Seinenkan~Molting:DAPPI~KIBM-275 2nd 8/24/2011 4.10中野サンプラザ大会 ももクロ春の一大事 〜眩しさの中に君がいた〜 LIVE DVD
4/10 Nakano Sunplaza Big Live, Momoclo's big event in Spring ~You were there in brightness~ Live DVDKIBM-288〜290 Appearance
Events / Tours / Live
- B.L.T.PRESENTS Girls Woodstock
- 3-B Jr. LIVE Nenmatsu da yo! Zennin Shuugou (年末だヨ!全員集合)
- Kaden Fair 2009 & Daishobun Nominoichi in Green Dome Maebashi (家電フェア2009＆大処分蚤の市inグリーンドーム前橋)
- [2009.05.24 - 2009.08.16] Yamada Tenki Presents ~Momoiro Clover JAPAN tour 2009 Momoiro Typhooooon!~ (ヤマダ電機Presents ～ももいろクローバーJAPANツアー2009 ももいろTyphooooon!～)
- [2009.10.3 - 2009.11.23] Momoiro Clover'09 shin aki Giant Series (ももいろクローバー’０９ 新秋ジャイアントシリーズ )
- K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 Final (during intermission)
Movies
- Shirome 「シロメ」 (2010.08.13) Horror film
Radio
- [Shimokita FM] DJ Tomoaki's Radio Show! every Thursday 19:00-20:00
External links
References
Categories:- Girl groups
- Japanese female singers
- Japanese musical groups
- Japanese idol groups
- Japanese pop singers
- Japanese-language singers
- Musical groups established in 2008
- 2008 establishments in Japan
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